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Haldi Mukhi – Why Goddess Durga is known as Haldi Mukhi?

Goddess Durga is known as Haldi Mukhi because of her turmeric yellow skin – the traditional skin tone or color of Goddess Durga in Bengal and eastern parts of India is turmeric yellow. Haldi means turmeric and mukhi means face. Haldi or turmeric is widely used in the worship of Mother Goddess throughout India . The cleansing aspect of Haldi makes it the symbol of Mother Goddess. She is the one who is capable of cleaning all the sins. She purifies devotees who take refuge in her. Goddess Subhadra, who is worshipped in the Puri Jagannath temple, is also referred as Haldi Mukhi. Related Story of the Lion of Goddess Durga Understanding Goddess Bhadrakali 

Names Of Nine Chiranjeevi – Concept of Chiranjeevi In Hinduism

In Hinduism, Chiranjeevi is the term used to refer to those people who live forever. There are several well known Chiranjeevis in Hindu Scriptures. They are Sage Markandeya, Mahabali, Parashurama, Vibhishana, Hanuman, Jambavan, Sage Vyasa, Kripacharya, and Ashwathama. Please note that as per some texts there are only seven Chiranjeevis. Then Sage Markandeya and Jambavan are not counted. It must be noted the Chiranjeevi (s) mentioned in Hindu religion were born as mortals and later on became Chiranjeevi (s) due to boon, blessing or curse. अश्वत्थामा बलिर्व्यासो , हनुमानश्च बिभीषण | कृप : परशुराम सप्तैते चिरंजीविन :| Some scholars are of the view that the concept of Chiranjeevi does not mean immortality but that they live much longer than humans. For this they point out demigods (devas) who became immortals by drinking the Amrit or elixir of life during the Samudra Manthan.

Bhavangiri Maharaj Punyatithi at Shirbhavi near Sangola in Maharashtra

Bhavangiri Maharaj Punyatithi is annually observed in Jyeshta month. It is the death anniversary of Bhavan Giri Maharaj – a saint and social reformer. Bhavan Giri Maharaj Punyatithi 2024 date is June 8. The day is of importance at Shirbhavi near Sangola in Solapur in Maharashtra . Bhavangiri Maharaj Temple is located at Shirbhavi. Hundreds of devotees visit the shrine on the day. Special spiritual programs are organized on the day. Bhavan Giri Maharaj Punyatithi is on Jyeshtha Krishna Paksha Panchami Tithi or the fifth day during the waning phase of moon in Jyeshta month as per traditional lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .

Krittika Nakshatra Color – Krittika Nakshatra Lucky Colour

There are two set of color associated with Krittika Nakshatra this is because. Krittika Nakshatra first quarter is in Mesha Rashi and the last three quarter is in Vrishabha Rashi. Krittika Nakshatra first quarter lucky colours are Blood Red, Red and Orange . Krittika Nakshatra last three quarter colors are White and Silver. Wearing red or orange color dress and red or orange color stones are good for Krittika Nakshatra first quarter born people. Wearing white color dress and wearing silver ornaments are lucky for Krittika nakshtara last three quarter born people, especially while going for new job or interview. Please note that some regions and communities have a different color for Krittika Nakshatra first quarter like maganta or other shades of red. For Krittika Nakshatra last quarter shades of silver or white are also preferred. In some regions cream is also associated with last three quarter of the nakshatra Wearing red or orange color dress for interviews, co

Matching Stars for Triketta Nakshatram Born Boy – Matching Star for Triketta Nakshatra Male

Matching stars for Triketta Nakshatram born boy as per Kerala/Malayalam jyothisham is given below. It must be noted that the matching star is for male born in Triketta Nakshatram only. It is not for female born in the star. Matching Star for Triketta Nakshatra Male are: Bharani, Kartika, Rohini, Makayiram first half, Makam, Pooram, Uthram ¼, Chothi, Anizham, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradam, Tiruonam, Avittam, Chathayam, Pooruruttathi and Revathi – born girls are good for Triketta Nakshatram Born Boy.

Matching Stars for Anizham Nakshatram Born Boy – Matching Star for Anizham Nakshatra Male

Matching stars for Anizham Nakshatram born boy as per Kerala/Malayalam jyothisham is given below. It must be noted that the matching star is for male born in Anizham Nakshatram only. It is not for female born in the star. Matching Star for Anizham Nakshatra Male are: Ashwathy, Rohini, Uthra ¼, Triketta, Moolam, Uthradam, Tiruonam, Chathayam, Pooruruttathi and Revathi – born girls are good for Anizham Nakshatram Born Boy.