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Sammakka Saralamma Temple at Medaram near Warangal – Sammakka Sarakka Temple

Sammakka Saralamma Temple is dedicated to two brave tribal women and is located at Medaram near Warangal. The shrine is also known as Sammakka Sarakka temple and is dedicated to Mother and Daughter. Medaram is located around 90 km from Warangal. The shrine is believed to have been built during the 12th century AD. Sammakka was discovered as playing among tigers as a new born by the leaders of koya tribe. The head of the tribe adopted her and she was later married to a feudatory tribal chief. The couple had three children – Sarakka, Nagulamma and Jampanna. Once the tribes of the region were unable to pay tax and they entered into a conflict with the then Kakatiya King. In the battle, the tribal chief was killed. Sammakka lost her three children too. Upon hearing the loss of her children and husband, she entered the battle and fought fiercely against the enemy. She was mortally wounded. She cursed that the Kakatya dynasty would perish. Mortally wounded Sammakka

Shri Krishna Saraswati Maharaj Punyadin at Kolhapur

Shri Krishna Saraswati Maharaj Punyadin is observed in Shravan month. It is the punyatithi or death anniversary of Shri Krishna Saraswati Maharaj, an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. The day is of importance at Kolhapur and to the followers of Shri Swami Samarth. Shri Krishna Saraswati Maharaj Punyadin 2024 date is August 28. Shri Krishna Saraswati Maharaj spread the teachings of Lord Dattatreya. He had thousands of followers. Some of them experienced his miracles in their life. Thousands of devotees across Maharashtra offer prayers to him on his punyadin. Shri Krishna Saraswati Maharaj Punyadin is annually observed on Shravan Krishna Paksha Dasami Tithi or the tenth day during the waning phase of moon in Shravan month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Balumama Utsav – Festival at Kagal near Kolhapur

Balumama Utsav is annually observed in Shravan month. It is the festival associated with Balumama Maharaj. The saint has thousands of followers especially among the shepherd community in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The day is of great importance at Kagal near Kolhapur in Maharashtra. Balumama Utsav 2024 date is August 22 and August 23. The ustav is associated with the Punyatithi of Balumama. Balumama (1892 to 1966) was a shepherd by profession and he came into contact with the lower strata of society and helped them in attaining true knowledge. He spread the teachings like many Saints in the great Bhakti Tradition in the region. Balumama Utsav is observed on Shravan Krishna Paksha Tritiya and Chaturthi Tithi or the third and fourth day during the waning phase of moon in Shravan month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Pant Maharaj Balekundri Jayanti – Birth Anniversary of Sri Pant Maharaj Balekundri

Pant Maharaj Balekundri Jayanti is observed in Shravan month. It is the birth anniversary of Shri Pant Maharaj and is of importance at Balekundri in Belgaum District in Karnataka. Pant Maharaj Balekundri Jayanti 2024 date is August 26. Pant Maharaj was a great saint in the Avadhut Sampradaya or Shree Datta Sampradaya. The pious soul was believed to be an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. He spread the teachings of Sanatana Dharma through bhajan and preaching. He had thousands of followers. The book titled ‘Geetasaar: essence of Sri Bhagavad Gita’ is credited to him. Hundreds of devotees participate in the various spiritual programs and prayer meetings observed on his Jayanti day. The temple dedicated to Pant Maharaj is located at Balekundri. Pant Maharaj Balekundri Jayanti is observed on Shravan Krishna Paksha Ashtami or the eighth day during the waning phase of moon in Shravan month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Chile Maharaj Punyatithi at Paijarwadi near Kolhapur

Chile Maharaj Punyatithi is annually observed in Shravan. It is the death anniversary of Chile Maharaj and is of special importance at Paijarwadi near Kolhapur. Chile Maharaj Punyatithi 2024 date is August 26. Paijarwadi is located 3.8 km from Panhala. Chile Maharaj is believed to be an avatar of Guru Dattatreya. Like the other great saints of the Datta tradition. He spread the teachings of Dharma, love and humanity. Temple dedicated Chile Maharaj is located at Paijarwadi near Kolhapur. Holy charan padukas of Shri Sadguru Datta Chile Maharaj is worshipped in the shrine. Thousands of devotees visit the holy place during the punyatithi. Prayers, charity, spiritual programs, and other rituals are observed on the occasion. Chile Maharaj Punyatithi is observed on Shravan Krishna Paksha Ashtami or the eighth day during the waning phase of moon in Shravan month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

19th century Kalighat paintings of Hindu deities digitized by Oxford University

19th century Kalighat paintings of Hindu deities Krishna, Shiva, Ganesha, Durga, Hanuman, Parvati and Goddess Kali have been digitized by Oxford University and is available online. The paintings are from the collection of Sir Monier Monier-Williams. There are a total of 110 paintings depicting Hindu Gods and Goddesses and the social life of Kolkatta in the 19th century. You can view the pictures here at Digital.Bodleian .

Hanuman 108 names in Hindi– Hanuman 108 Namavali in Hindi in pdf

Chanting 108 names of Hanuman is considered highly meritorious. Below is the link to Hanuman 108 Namavali in Hindi in pdf. The names can be chanted on all days. You can also select one particular name from the list and chant daily. The text is in Hindu language text. Chanting the mantra on Hanuman Jayanti is highly meritorious. It is highly auspicious to chant the mantra on Tuesday and Saturday. It is chanted for gaining self confidence and for peace and prosperity. Those facing problems related to Shani Bhagavan in life will get relief by remembering the names of Hanuman on Saturday. Link – Hanuman 108 names in Hindi

Hanuman 108 names in Tamil – Hanuman 108 Namavali in Tamil in pdf

Chanting 108 names of Hanuman is considered highly meritorious. Below is the link to Hanuman 108 Namavali in Tamil in pdf. The names can be chanted on all days. You can also select one particular name from the list and chant daily. It is highly auspicious to chant the mantra on Tuesday and Saturday. It is chanted for gaining self confidence and for peace and prosperity. Link – Hanuman 108 names in Tamil

Aditya Hridaya Mantra in Hindi in pdf – Lyrics of Aditya Hridayam in Hindi

Aditya Hridayam in Valmiki Ramayana is a hymn dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God). Below is Lyrics of Aditya Hridaya mantra in Hindi in pdf. It consists of 31 verses and is found in the 107th chapter of Yuddha Kanda of Ramayan. Aditya Hridaya was explained to Bhagvan Sri Ram by Saint Agastya to uplift his spirits in the war against Ravan. You can download Aditya Hridaya Mantra in Hindi in pdf here -  Aditya Hridayam text and meaning in PDF format

Aditya Hridaya Mantra in Kannada in pdf – Lyrics of Aditya Hridayam in Kannada

Aditya Hridayam in Valmiki Ramayana is a hymn dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God). Below is Lyrics of Aditya Hridaya mantra in Kannada in pdf. It consists of 31 verses and is found in the 107th chapter of Yuddha Kanda of Ramayan. Aditya Hridaya was explained to Bhagvan Sri Ram by Saint Agastya to uplift his spirits in the war against Ravana. You can download Aditya Hridaya Mantra in Kannada in pdf here -  Aditya Hridayam text and meaning in PDF format