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About God Bhaga – Vedic Deity Bhaga

Bhaga is a Vedic deity mentioned in the Rig Veda and is one of the Adityas. He is associated with Surya, the sun god. Bhaga is the God of the forenoon. Usha or dawn is mentioned as his sister. Bhaga means patron, gracious god or dispenser. It is believed that he distributed wealth. He also presides over matrimony and love. He is prayed for wealth and for blessings in all ventures. He also bestows high status. In the Mahabharata, Bhaga is one among the Devas or demi gods and is a member of Indra’s court. In Puranas, he is also named as one of the Rudras. It must be noted here that there is also deity named Bhaga in Zoroastrianism.  The name is mentioned in the Bala Kanda Chapter 1 (71) of Ramayana in association with the marriages of Rama and Sita and that of the brothers of Rama. Here Bhaga is considered as the deity of marital bliss and prosperity.

Siva Mooligai Trust of Thiruvengadu in Tamil Nadu Planting Rare Herbs Used by Ancient Siddhars

Siddha texts of Siddhars in South India are store house of traditional medicines. We are slowly losing this knowledge thanks to lack of interest is our traditional cures and medicines. People associated with Siva Mooligai Trust of Thiruvengadu in Tamil Nadu are attempting to revive the medicine of Siddhars by identifying various herbs and medicinal plants. The Hindu reports Kalyanaraman of Siva Mooligai Trust of Thiruvengadu, has been trekking up hills in search of medicinal plants. “Kanchi Paramacharya’s brother, Sivan sir, had studied Siddha texts and with his guidance I was able to identify many herbal plants, which we now grow in Thiruvengadu,” he said. The yellow flower of the Palvalipoondu, when squeezed against an aching tooth, relieves pain; Sarkkarai vilvam helps relieve stomach cramps; Sarkkaraikkolli is good for diabetics. Despite the fact that many of these plants grow in the hills, Kalyanaraman has successfully grown them in the plains. He said many of them co

Vrischika Masam 2024 – Malayalam Vrishchikam Month in Kerala in 2024

Vrishchikam, or Vrischika Masam, is the fourth month in a traditional Malayalam calendar and is a highly auspicious month. Vrischika Masam 2024 begins on November 16 and ends on December 15. The 41-day Sabarimala Mandala Kalam and Vratam begin from the first day of the month. Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple opens on the day for the two-month long annual pilgrimage season. The spiritual significance of Vrischika Masam is knowing or realizing the meaning of Tatvamasi (Thou Art That) or there is no second one here. All problems begins when through ignorance we see the presence of a second one. Fear, hate, intolerance etc is the result of this ignorance. When we realize that the energy in the sun and that which is spread across the universe is the same energy present in us we attain moksha or liberation. The month is ideal for spiritual cleansing and self realization. Practicing mindfulness in month which involves being fully present in the current moment, observing thoughts and feelings w