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Matoshri Sarutai Guru Purnima Festival – Matoshri Sadguru Sarutai Mauli Guru Purnima Utsav at Mayani

Matoshri Sarutai Guru Purnima festival is dedicated to Matoshri Sadguru Sarutai Mauli. The main Guru Purnima utsav is observed at Mayani near Khatav in Satara in Maharashtra. Matoshri Sarutai Guru Purnima Festival 2024 date is July 21. Matoshri Sadguru Sarutai Mauli was a great saint the Bhakti tradition in Maharashtra. She taught the great truth of Advaita in simple language. Matoshri Sarutai Guru Purnima festival is observed on the full moon or the purnima day in Ashada month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra. 

Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj Jayanti at Karveer near Kolhapur

Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj Jayanti is annually observed in Ashada month. Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj of the Bhonsle dynasty, was the Maharaja of Kolhapur from 1922–1940, succeeding his father Maharaja Shahaji II. Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj Jayanti 2024 date is July 31. He worked for the development of the oppressed class. The Kolhapur high court was established during the period.  Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj Jayanti is annually observed on July 31.

Nandi Yatra at Kale near Karad

Nandi Yatra is annually observed in Ashada month. It is the annual fair and festival and important ritual at Kale near Karad in Maharashtra. Nandi Yatra 2024 date is July 18. Hundreds of devotees participated in the Nandi Yatra. A small fair is organized during the period. Nandi Yatra is held on Ashada Shukla Paksha Dwadasi tithi or the 12 th day during the waxing phase of moon in Ashada month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Kaleshwaram Temple Timings – Opening – Closing and Darshan Time at Kaleshwara Mukteswara Swamy Temple

Kaleshwaram Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The shrine is famous for two shivlings on a single pedestal. Detail Kaleshwaram temple timings are given below. Please note that there will be change in opening and closing and various Darshan time during eclipse or graham and also during important rituals and festivals. Kaleshwaram Temple Timings in the Morning The shrine is open from 4:30 AM to 1:00 PM Suprabatha Seva is from 4:30 AM to 5:30 AM Abhishekam and archanas from 5:30 AM to 6:30 AM Darshanam and all abhisheka and archanas from 7:00 AM to 12:30 AM Shaswatha Shivakalyanam – 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Anna Puja and Naivedya – 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM Kaleshwaram Temple Timings in the Evening The shrine is open from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM Darshanam and all abhisheka and archanas from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM Pradosh Puja – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Bhajana, Aarti, Neerajanam – 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM Temple closes for the day at 8:00 PM

Why Brahma Lost His Fifth Head? – Story in the Mahabharata

Four-headed Brahma performs the job of creation as per Hindu beliefs. But many scriptures state that Brahma had five heads. He lost his fifth head. As per the story in the Mahabharata, it was Shiva who cut off the fifth head. Legend has it that Vishnu and Brahma wanted to know who was superior and this led to a fight. Lord Shiva intervened and said whoever can find out the origin or end of Shivling is superior. Lord Shiva appeared before them in the form of a huge pillar of fire. Lord Vishnu went down searching and Brahma went up searching. Both travelled and travelled but never reached the beginning or end. After the futile search, Lord Vishnu returned and accepted defeat. However, Brahma returned stating that he had found the top portion of the Shivling. But this was a lie. For lying, Shiva cut off the fifth head of Brahma. It must be noted here that there is another famous story associated with Brahma losing his fifth head. You can read that story here. R

Adityapuram Temple near Kottayam in Kerala – Adithyapuram Surya Temple

Adityapuram Temple, located near Kottayam in Kerala, is a rare Hindu temple in India as it is exclusively dedicated to Surya. The presiding deity in the shrine is Aditya – sun god. No other Navagrahas are worshipped in Adithyapuram Surya Temple. The Surya Deva Temple is located at Adityapuram, which is 3 km away from Muttuchari on the Kaduthuruthy – Kottayam Road. The main deity worshipped in the shrine is Aditya – Surya Bhagvan. The murti faces west and is meditative in pose - this is a very rare posture. Marangattu Mana, a famous Brahmin family, maintains the temple. Legend has it that a member of the family in ancient times performed intense austerities to Surya and received the murti, which is currently worshipped in the shrine. A unique aspect of the murti is that oil abhishekam is first performed on the murti. Then water abhishekam is performed. All trace of oil disappears after the abhishekams as the stone with which the murti is made absorbs all oil. Upa

Download Malayalam Ramayana Text in PDF for free – Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu

The most popular Malayalam version of the Valmiki Ramayan is the Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu written by Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan. It is especially read during Malayalam month of Karkidakam , which is also known as the Ramayana Masam . You can now download Malayalam Ramayana Text in PDF format for free. The PDF version is in verse format. You can download here at Google Drive - Malayalam Ramayan  (Please note that you will need to login to gmail to view the document and save. The document is shared with all there is no need for permission.) The PDF version is from the Mobile Malayalam Ramayan version of P Harikumar. You will need pdf reader installed in your computer or laptop to read the Ramayanam.

Annual Feast with 64 traditional vegetarian dishes – Vallasadya at Sree Parthasarathy Temple in Aranmula in Kerala

Vallasadya at Sree Parthasarathy Temple in Aranmula in Kerala is a feast served daily after Utchapuja (noon puja in the temple) from mid July to Sri Krishna Janmashtami. On the first day the feast which includes 64 traditional vegetarian dishes will be served to the snake-boat crew, treating them as representatives of the presiding deity. Vallasadya in 2015 began on July 15 and will continue till September 5, 2015. The Hindu reports The preparation of the dishes for the Vallasadya begins with lighting the main hearth by transferring the flame brought from the sanctum sanctorum of Sree Parthasarathy Temple.  The oarsmen from each of the Palliyoda karayogam, who are invited for the Vallasadya by the devotees, will reach the temple ghats in their respective Palliyodam in the forenoon. Devotees will escort them to the temple premises and they will go round the temple, singing Vanchippatu, songs in praise of Lord Krishna.  The crew will then be escorted to the Oottupura (dining hall

Uthrattathi Nakshatra Male Characteristics – Uthrittathi Nakshatra Birth Star Born Male Character

One of the most important characteristics of Uthrattathi Nakshatra born Male is that they will be truthful. Another important character of the birth star is that they will be kind and patient. Other Uthrattathi Nakshatra Male Characteristics are given below: Will have good communication skills Will enjoy various pleasure of life. Will behave in humble and kind manner with others. Will do charity. Will be of helpful nature. Will show keen interest in health. Will be keen in amassing wealth. But will not be so keen in spending money. Will gather deep knowledge of subject in which they have interest. Will get love and respect of spouse.

Pooruruttathi Nakshatra Male Characteristics – Pooruruttathi Birth Star Born Male Character

One of the most important characteristics of Pooruruttathi Nakshatra born Male is that they will be optimistic. Another important character of the birth star is that they will be spiritual. Other Pooruruttathi Nakshatra Male Characteristics are given below: Will never stay in a single place. It will be difficult to understand the character of the person born in this Nakshatra. Will get government jobs Will have a peaceful mind Will be keen on neatness Will be strict on punctuality and on doing job on time. Will have a long life. Will be rich. Will uphold human values and dignity.