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Annapurna Parikrama

Annapurna Parikrama is observed during Chaitra and Ashwin Navratri in North India .  For Ashwin Navratri, it is on October 11, 2024. The ritual is dedicated to Goddess Annapurna. Annapurna Parikrama during Chaitra Navratri is on April 16, 2024. Annapurna Parikrama is observed on the Durga Ashtami day ( the eighth day during the waxing phase of moon) and is popular with certain Hindu communities in North India . 

Basavanna Quotes - A Collection Of Basavanna Teachings

Basavanna is the founder of Lingayatism or Lingayat Sect or Veerashaivism. Here is a collection of quotes and teachings of Basavanna. Soft words are as good as chanting, soft words are as good as doing penance. A sure way of pleasing Sadashiva is to speak softly and to speak truth. Sitting at the door of my nose, it is you Who enjoy the pleasure of good smell; Sitting at the door of my tongue, it is you Who enjoy the pleasure of good taste; Sitting at the door of my eyes, it is you Who enjoy the pleasure of good sights; … Because I know I am only a machine Handled by you. Vyasa is a fisherman’s son, Markandeya of an outcaste born Mandodari, the daughter of a frog! ... Indeed, Agastya was a fowler; Durvasa, a maker of shoes; Kashyapa a blacksmith. ... Mark ye all the words of our Kudala Sangama What matters if one is lowly born? Only a Shiva Bhakta is well born. Your body is in my body and my body is in yours; Your life is in mine and mine in yours; Your senses are in mine and mine in