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Rukmini Harana Ekadasi In June

Rukmini Harana Ekadasi is an important ritual observed in the Puri Jagannath Temple . It is observed on the Shukla Paksha Ekadasi in Jyeshta month or the 11 th day during the waxing phase of moon in Jyeshta month. Rukmini Harana Ekadasi 2024 date is on June 18. Marriage of Bhagvan Sri Krishna and Goddess Rukmini is observed on the day in Jagannath Temple . The main ritual involves traditional marriage Lord Madana Mohana as Bhagvan Sri Krishna and Goddess Lakshmi as Goddess Rukmini. Thousands of devotees arrive to witness this divine marriage. On the day the famous Nirjala Ekadasi is observed in other regions.

Mantra to Overcome Fear of Death in Hindi and English

The greatest fear on earth for human beings is fear of death. There is a mantra to overcome the fear of death. It is dedicated to Yama, the Hindu God of death. You can read the mantra below in Hindi and English. You can also chant ‘ Om Namah Shivaya’ to overcome the fear of death. The mantra is:

Maihar Devi

Maihar Devi is a manifestation of Goddess Shakti. She is popularly known as Maa Sharda. The most popular temple dedicated Goddess Maihar is referred as Maa Sharda Devi Temple and is located at Maiher in Satna District in Uttar Pradesh. Legend has it that when Shiva was carrying the body of Sati around the world and Vishnu used his Sudarshana Chakra to cut the body of Sati, the right breast of Goddess Sati fell at Maihar. The popular belief is that Goddess Maihar is mother to her devotees. She blesses her devotees with knowledge and strength. Devotees that strive for self realization and salvation, or Moksha, never return without fulfilling them.

Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Jayanti - Birth Anniversary of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj

Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, also known as Rajashri Shahu, was a great social reformer and he was the Maharaja of the State of Kolhapur in British India between 1884 and 1922. Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj birth anniversary is annually held on June 26. In 2024, it is the 150th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj. During his rule he implemented scores of welfare schemes for the downtrodden. He also started numerous path breaking reformations for freeing people from untouchability. Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Contributions: Implemented reservation policy for untouchables. Legal reforms Abolition of untouchability. Pioneer of student hostel movement. Education and employment for lower castes Free education for all Opened hostels for all people in Kolhapur Abolishing child marriage Widow Remarriage A patron of the theatre, music and sports

Parthasarathy Temple Story – History of the Triplicane Parthasarathy Temple in Chennai

Located at Triplicane in Chennai, Parthasarathy Temple is a popular shrine dedicated to Sri Krishna. The story of the temple is associated with Sage Atreya and King Sumathy. The history of the temple begins with Sage Vyasa gifting the murti (idol) of Lord Parthasarathy to Sage Atreya. Legend has it that Sage Atreya had this deep wish to have darshan of Sri Krishna. To fulfill the wish, Sage Vyasa asked Rishi Atreya to travel to south to a forest filled with Tulsi plants and offer prayers to the murti of Parthasarathy. Rishi Atreya traveled along with the murti to south and reached the forest and settled near a pond. During this period, King Sumathy, an ardent devotee of Lord Balaji of Tirupati, wished to have darshan of Sri Krishna in the form in which he delivered Gita to Arjuna. To fulfill his wish he performed intense austerities. Tirupati Balaji appeared in the dream of the king and directed him to the Tulsi forest. The king realized his dream when he met Sa

Temple Which Has 32 forms of Ganesha - Single Temple With All 32 Forms of Ganapati

The 32 forms of Ganesha are mentioned in the Mudgala Purana. Temples in which all the 32 forms worshipped in murti form is not known.  But there is an ancient temple in Karnataka in which one can view the 32 forms on the temple wall. At the Nanjangud Shiva Temple , you can view all the 32 forms of Ganapati. Nanjundeshwara Temple or the Srikanteshwara Swamy Temple is a popular Shiva Shrine located near Mysore in Karnataka. The temple is famous for its architecture and sculptures. There are more than 100 rare sculptures in the temple which is also one of the biggest temples in Karnataka. Related Which are the 32 forms of Ganesha

Swami Chinmayananda on the Section Aranyakas in the Vedas

The very term, by which the book containing the Upanishads is called, Aranyakas, means that which is to be taught and studied in the forest.  It means that a field of peace and majesty is necessary for the mind and intellect vehicle to speed out and take off from the gross, material earth – earthly thoughts and considerations. You need not look aghast at this statement. Even when you have some small personal problem, say to resign the present job or not, what do you do? Don’t you walk out of home and go to a quiet and silent park and lying down there under a tree, mentally review the pros and cons and come to a final decision? When an ordinary material problem needs this much of solitude, peace and space-sense about us, how much more should one need the help of a right atmosphere to delve within and seek the Eternal Well of Life? Swami Chinmayananda Source – Discourses on Kenopanishad by Swami Chinmayananda Related Importance Of Peace Education Swami Bhoomananda