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Symbolism in the water pot above Shivling

Majority of Shivling worshipped in temples and sacred places have pots hanging on top of the Shivling. A hole is made in the pot and water drips continuously on the Shivling. There is a symbolism attached to the water dripping from the pot. Legend has it that the water in the pot is meant to cool Shiva of the effects of drinking the halahala poison during the Samudra Manthan. Symbolically the water dripping from the pot indicates that life is always about movement. There is no stagnation. If we become stagnant then we rot and this is against nature. Life also ebbs out slowly like the water dripping from the pot. The short period that is available should be used to attain self realization. Each moment in our life is like the water drop, we should dedicate it to the supreme truth. Perform our dharma by submitting all actions to the supreme truth.

Bhaumeshwari – About Goddess Bhaumeshwari

Goddess Bhaumeshwari is the mother of Mangal Grah (Mars) one of the Navgrahas. Some people consider her as a manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. Some consider her to be a manifestation of Mother Earth. Mangal Grah was born when Shiva was fighting Antakasur. A drop of sweat from Shiva that fell on earth gave birth to Mangal. Thus Bhaumeshwari is another for Mother Earth. A temple dedicated to Goddess Bhaumeshwari is located in the Mangalnath Temple complex in Ujjain .

If birthday falls on Monday – what are the effects as per Hindu Astrology?

If birthday falls on Monday, as per Hindu astrology the person will get different types of food. He/she will be able to enjoy different types of food. Please note that such things are mostly based on astrological thought followed in a region. It has nothing to do with Hindu scriptures or religious teachings. If the birthday falls on Monday, it is good to offer prayers to Shiva. Chanting ‘om namah shivaya’ mantra daily is also meritorious.

Matching Stars for Kartika Nakshatram Born Boy – Matching Star for Karthika Nakshatra Male

Matching stars for Kartika Nakshatram born boy as per Kerala/Malayalam jyothisham is given below. It must be noted that the matching star is for male born in Kartika Nakshatram only. It is not for female born in the star. The Karthika Nakshatra is divided into two based on Rashi. Matching Star for Kartika Nakshatra Male are: Kartika Nakshatra first quarter born male – the matching stars are: Bharani, Karthika, Rohini, Makayiram, Tiruvathira, Punirtham, Pooyam, Ayiliyam, Makam, Pooram, Uthram, Atham, Chithira, Chothi, Anizham, Triketta, Uthradam ¾, Tiruonam, Avittam first two quarter, Pooruruttathi quarter and Revathi. - born girls are good for Kartika Nakshatra first quarter born boy. Kartika Nakshatra last three quarter born male – the matching stars are: Bharani, Karthika, Rohini, Makayiram, Tiruvathira, Punirtham, Pooyam, Ayiliyam, Makam, Pooram, Uthram, Atham, Chithira, Chothi, Anizham, Triketta, Avittam last two quarter, Chathayam and Pooruruttathi last three

Tree to Carve Devi Subhadra Murti for Puri Jagannath Temple Nabakalebara Found at Nilakantheswara temple in Adhanga in Jagatsinghpur

The tree to carve Devi Subhadra Murti during Nabakalebara 2015 was found at Nilakantheswara temple in Adhanga Village in Jagatsinghpur District. Along with Devi Subhadra, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Sudarshna are the four important mutis worshipped at Puri Jagannath Temple . During the  Nabakalebara ritual , new murtis are carved and they replace the existing murtis worshipped in the Puri Jagannath Temple . It must be noted here that tree to Carve Lord Balabhadra Murti for Puri Jagannath Temple Nabakalebara was found near Goddess Sarala Temple at Jagatsinghpur. The tree to carve Lord Sudarshan for Puri Jagannath Temple Nabakalebara was found at Gadakuntunia Village near Balakati.

Matching Stars for Tiruvathira Nakshatram Born Boy – Matching Star for Thiruvathira Nakshatra Male

Matching stars for Thiruvathira Nakshatram born boy as per Kerala/Malayalam jyothisham is given below. It must be noted that the matching star is for male born in Tiruvathira Nakshatram only. It is not for female born in the star. Matching Star for Tiruvathira Nakshatra Male are: Makayiram, Punirtham, Pooyam, Ayiliyam, Makam, Pooram, Uthram, Atham, Chithira, Chothi, Vishakam, Triketta, Pooradam, Uthradam, Pooruruttathi1/4, Uthrittathi and Revathi.

Liquor Offering at Kal Bhairav Temple in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh – Alcohol Shops on the Premises of Kal Bhairav Temple in Ujjain

One of the important offering to Kal Bhairav form of Shiva is liquor. Devotees offer alcohol to the presiding deity at the famous Kal Bhairav Temple in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. To avoid illicit trade and spurious liquor, the government has now opened two alcohol shops on the premises of the temple. The liquor that is offered in the temple is taken inside the sanctum sanctorum and a small amount is poured in a plate and the rest is returned to the devotees as Prasad. Indian Express reports  Assistant Commissioner ( Ujjain ) Raghvendra Upadhyay said the proposal to legalise the sale had come from the sub-divisional magistrate, citing law and order. The process to invite tenders would begin in February and those who win bids for shops located in Chhatri Chowk and K D Gate (both in Ujjain town) would open the special counters from April 1. 

Bengali Baisakh Month in 2024 – Boishakh Mash in Bangala Calendar

Boishakh Mash is the first month in a traditional Bengali calendar and this marks the beginning of traditional Bengali year 1431. As per Gregorian calendar, the Baisakh month begins in Mid April and ends in Mid May. In 2024, Baisakh Mash in Bangala Calendar begins on April 14 and ends on May 15, 2024. The first day is of the month is observed as Poila Baishakh or Naba Barsha. Purnima day in Baisakh month in 2024 is on April 23 Amabashya in Boishakh Mash is on May 8 The two Ekadashis in the month are on April 19 and May 4 Important festivals include: Poila Baisakh - Bengali New Year - April 14 Akshaya Tritiya - May 10 Ganga Saptami - May 14 Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore - May 9 The next month in Bengali calendar is the Jaishto month.