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Tallest Shiva Idol in the World

World’s tallest statue of Hindu God Shiva will be inaugurated in Nepal on June 21, 2010. The 108-feet tall idol of Shiva is located at Sanga, which is on the way from Kathmandu to Banepa. Sanga is around 20 km from Kathmandu . The picture of the Shiva idol shows him holding a Trishul and one hand is in blessing posture. The murti (idol) is made of cement and can withstand minor earth quakes and strong wind. The project is sponsored by Kamal Jain and is dedicated to Shiva who resides at Kailash which is further north of Sanga. The center and the park were the idol is situated has facilities like spa, yoga, meditation center, and nature walks. Though the spot was not intended as a place of attraction, thousands of people are already thronging the place to have glimpse of the huge Shiva idol. You may also like to read World's Oldest Hindu Temple in the World World's Tallest Ganesha Idol in Kolhapur Is the Gopura of Murudeshwar Temple in Karnataka the t

Jyeshta Masam 2024 – Jyeshta Month in Telugu Calendar in 2024

Jyeshta Masa is the third month in a traditional Hindu Telugu calendar followed in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Telugu Jyeshta Masam 2024 is from June 7 to July 5. Some of the auspicious days of the month include Ganga Dashara, Nirjala Ekadasi and Vata Savitri Puja. Sankashti Chaturthi  monthly fasting dedicated to Lord Ganesh is in Jyeshta Masam is on June 25 – Moonrise is at 9:58 PM – Indian standard time. Jyeshta Masam Shukla Paksha and  Krishna  Paksha Jyeshta Masam Telugu calendar 2024 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from June 7 to June 22. Jyeshta Masa 2024 Telugu calendar Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from June 23 to July 5, 2024. Ekadasi in Telugu Jyeshta Month -  Jyeshta Ekadasi Nirjala Ekadasi – June 17/18 Yogini Ekadasi – July 2 Pradosh Vrat in Telugu Jyeshta Month -   Jyeshta Pradosh June 19 July 3 Purnima in Telugu Jyeshta Month Jyeshta Purnima or Full moon day is on June 22, 2024.  The Purnima begins at 6:38 AM on June 21 and e