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Sant Bagade Baba Punyatithi at Tapovan near Pandharpur

Sant Bagade Baba Punyatithi is held in Bhadrapad month. It is the death anniversary of Sant Bagade Baba. The day is of great significance at Tapovan near Pandharpur. Sant Bagade Baba Punyatithi 2024 date September 9. He taught the lessons of self realization among people of the region. Sant Bagade Baba Samadhi is located at Tapovan. Hundreds of people participate in the various spiritual activities organized here. Sant Bagade Baba Punyatithi is annually observed on Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during the waxing phase of moon in Bhadrapad month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Shripad Shri Vallabh Jayanti at Pithapuram - Sripada Srivallabha Jayanti 2024

Shripad Shri Vallabh Jayanti is held in Bhadrapad month. It is the birth anniversary celebrations of Shripad Shri Vallabha, who is the first avatar of Lord Dattatreya in Kali Yuga. Shripad Shri Vallabh Jayanti 2024 date is September 7. The day is of great significance at Pithapuram and Kurvapur. It is believed that Shripad Shrivallabh appeared to spread the teachings of Guru Dattatreya. He was born at Pithapuram in Andhra Pradesh. He then settled at Kuravpur in Raichur District in Karnataka to spread the immortal teachings of Guru Dattatreya. Dattatreya devotees around the world conduct various spiritual programs on the day. Shripad Shri Vallabh Jayanti is annually observed on Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi or the fourth day during the waxing phase of moon in Bhadrapad month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Pandurang Sutar Maharaj Punyatithi at Karanjkhol Mahad

Pandurang Sutar Maharaj Punyatithi is held in Bhadrapad month. It is the death anniversary of Pandurang Sutar Maharaj. The day is of great importance at Karanjkhol Mahad in Raigad District in Maharashtra. Pandurang Sutar Maharaj punyatithi 2024 date is September 6. Hundreds of people participate in the various spiritual activities organized at Karanjkhol. Pandurang Sutar spread the teachings of Bhakti based on the great gurus in the Bhakti tradition in Maharashtra. Pandurang Sutar Maharaj Punyatithi is annually observed on Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha Tritiya Tithi or the third day during the waxing phase of moon in Bhadrapad month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Shivlingeshwar Festival at Madan Hipparga near Aland in Gulbarga District

Shivlingeshwar Festival at Madan Hipparga near Aland is observed in Bhadrapad Month. The festival is known as Shivlingeshwar Att Palkhi. In 2024, the date of the festival is September 5. Shivlingeshwar Festival is one of the most important religious event at Madan Hipparga near Aland in Gulbarga District. Hundreds of people participate in the annual event. Shivlingeshwar Festival at Madan Hipparga is annually held on Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during the waning phase of moon in Bhadrapad month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Karnataka.

Organ Donation in Hinduism

Does Hindu religion approve of Organ Donation? Yes it does. As per Hinduism, body is only a temporary residence of the Supreme Soul. The Supreme Soul is unaffected by changes – it is neither born nor it dies. Therefore, there is nothing wrong in giving parts of the temporary residence (human body) to help another body. Moksha or liberation is not associated with the body. It is purely associated with that energy or soul that drives the body. Moksha or liberation has to be attained here on earth while living. It is not something that should happen after death. It is wrong to associate liberation with body and death. True liberation is realizing while living on earth that am not this body. The most famous story about organ donation in Hinduism is associated with hunter Kannappa offering his eyes to Shiva . There is also the story of Sage Dadhichi giving his bones to Devas so that they can use his bones to prepare a powerful weapon to annihilate demon Vritasura. For this

Why most villages in South India have a Mariamman Temple?

Mariamman is an incarnation of Mother Goddess and is worshipped in majority of villages in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and other neighboring regions. She is known by numerous names including Goddess Mari, Maramma, Masanamma, Yellamma, Chaudi, Kali, Karali etc. But what is the reason that each village has a Mariamman Temple ? There are numerous legends associated with Goddess Mariamman. But one of the most popular legends is that of Renuka Devi, Mother of Parashurama – sixth avatar of Vishnu. Legend has it that Renuka Devi, the wife of Sage Jamadagni, was famous for her devotion and chastity. It is said that her chastity was so powerful that she had the divine power to collect water even in unbaked pots. But once she happened to see a king making love to his wife on the riverbank and she had adulterous thoughts. She lost her divine powers and her husband Sage Jamadagni came to know about this. The sage had five sons and in anger he ordered them to cut the h

Tonsuring or Removal of Hair in Temples – Why Do Hindus Shave Hair at Sacred Places or Temples?

It is a Hindu religious practice to remove hair on head in temples and sacred places. But why do Hindus shave or tonsure hair at sacred places? There is a prevalent belief that one’s sins stick to one’s hair and are exterminated by the removal. The ritual procedure is to take the razor in the hand along with the darba grass and cut the hair on the right side first, then a little from the front, and then from the whole head.

Tripura Rahasya in pdf – Tripura Rahasya Text in English with Meaning

Tripura Rahasya is an important text in Hinduism that explores the Advaita philosophy. Below is the link to Tripura Rahasya in English with meaning. The text is in pdf format and is free for download. Hindu Shiva originally taught the Highest Truth through Tripura Rahasya to Vishnu, who in turn taught Brahma in the celestial regions. Later Vishnu incarnated on Earth as Sri Dattatreya, the Lord of the Avadhutas (the naked sages), and taught it to Parasurama. Link – Tripura Rahasya in pdf

Govindashtakam in Tamil in pdf – Govinda Ashtakam Lyrics in Tamil

Govindashtakam is dedicated to Bhagavan Sri Krishna. The prayer sings the glory of Krishna. Below is the link to Govinda Ashtakam lyrics in Tamil in pdf format. The prayer is chanted for blessings from Krishna. Those couples who are looking to have a child also chant it. It was composed by Adi Shankracharya. The pdf document is credited to Prapatti. Link – Govindashtakam in Tamil in pdf