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Different Types of Shaligram - Salagrama Stones Of Krishna

Salagrama  or Shaligram are natural stones that are considered to be divine manifestation of Lord Vishnu. There are different types of Salagrama stones based on the stripes found on it. Some stripes look like conch (shanka), discus (chakra), which are symbols of Lord Vishnu. The different types of stripes are found outside and in the curves of the Salagrama. Based on the distinct marks, the Salagramas are classified as different manifestations of Vishnu. Here are some of the different types of Salagramas: Lakshmikantha Salagrama : One that is multi-colored and surrounded on all sides by snake-like hoods is called Lakshmikantha Salagrama. This particular Salagrama is considered as a treasure by many and is believed to help in gaining prosperity and material wealth. The Salagrama containing the discuss (Chakra) symbol is also known as Lakshmikantha. Vamana  Shaligram: The Salagrama having the stripes in the form of conch (shanka) is known as Vamana. Damod

Sadguru Dhani Devchand Pragatan Mahotsav – Appearance day of Sadguru Dhani Devchand

Sadguru Dhani Devchand Pragatan Mahotsav is annually observed in Ashwin month. It is the appearance day of Sadguru Dhani Devchand. The day is of great importance to the followers of the great soul. Sadguru Dhani Devchand Pragatan Mahotsav 2024 date is October 17. Devotees from different parts of the country participate in the various programs organized on the day. Spiritual discourses, prayer meetings and charitable work are performed on the day. Sadguru Dhani Devchand Pragatan Mahotsav is observed on Ashwin Purnima or the full moon day in Ashwin month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in North India. 

What is Kavach Mantra in Hinduism? – Importance of Kavacham

We all have heard about Hanuman Kavach, Aditya Kavacham… But what is Kavach mantra in Hinduism. Kavacha is a protective mantra. A deity is invoked to protect every part of the body from evil influences through the particular Kavach prayer associated with deity. The mantras are found mainly Puranas and Tantric texts. Recitation of the Kavacha itself is the spell for protection. A kavacha generally mentions every limb of the body specifically and requests the specific deity to protect that particular limb. It is also chanted to ward off evil and negative forces. Kavach Mantra was orginially written in Sanskrit. Some were first written in Tamil. There are a more than 100 Kavachas.

Ghoghar and Vedvyas Temples in Sundargarh District Attract Maximum Devotees in Shravan Month

Ghoghar and Vedvyas Temples in Sundargarh District in Orissa are famous temples dedicated to Shiva in this region. They attract maximum devotees during the Shravan month. Trekking to these shrines in the month with water collected from Brahmani River is considered highly meritorious. Devotees arrive with water to do Abhisheka on the Shivlings here. The New Indian Express reports   More than 10,000 Bol Bom devotees undertook hours of tiring walk and waited patiently in serpentine queues to offer obeisance to Lord Shiva at Ghoghar and Vedvyas temples on Monday.  Sundargarh district administration had made elaborate arrangements at both the places for smooth conduct of the festival. The devotees from all over Odisha besides neighbouring Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand collected water from southward flowing river Brahmani near Vedvyas temple on Sunday evening.  Priest Pratyush Tripathy said Vedvyas is a popular destination of Bol Bom devotees who prefer to fetch holy water from a sout