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Attukal Pongala Story

Attukal Pongala ritual held at the  Attukal   Bhagavathy   Temple  at Attukal near  Trivandrum  in Kerala is the largest gathering of women in the world in a single place on a single day. The story of Attukal Pongala is associated with the Silappathikaram – the Epic of the Anklet. The Goddess worshipped at Attukal temple is Kannagi who is the incarnation of Goddess Parvati, the consort of Hindu God Shiva. It is a place of Shakti worship. Kannagi is the heroine of famous Tamil poem Silappathikaram - the Epic of the Anklet. The story has it that Kannagi’s husband Kovalan was unjustly put to death by the ruler of  Madurai  for stealing the anklet of the queen. Kannagi proves the innocence of her husband at the court and in anger sets the entire  Madurai  city on fire. She then leaves the Madurai city and departs for Kodungalloor – an important Shakti worship center. Burning everything on her way, Goddess enters the place Attukal. No power in the world could stop her. Legen

Datta Maharaj Kavishwar Jayanti in Pune

Datta Maharaj Kavishwar Jayanti is annually observed in Magh month. It is the birth anniversary of great spiritual master Datta Maharaj Kavishwar. A spiritual yatra is organized on the day. The day is of great significance at the Dattashram in Pune. Datta Maharaj Kavishwar Jayanti 2025 date is February 17. The saints in this Parampara spread the universal truth found in the scriptures associated with Sanatana Dharma. They concentrated on Vishnu Bhakti especially of his popular avatars. Datta Maharaj Kavishwar published numerous scholarly commentaries. The prominent being the commentaries on ‘The Aphorisms of Vedanta Philosophy by Nimbarkacharya’ and ‘Sarv darshan Sangrah’. Datta Maharaj Kavishwar Punyatithi is annually observed on Magh Krishna Paksha Panchami Tithi or the 5th day during the waning phase of moon in Phalguna month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Veereshwar Mahadev in Ujjain – Story of Veereshwar Form of Shiva – 46th Shiva Temple in Ujjain

Veereshwar Mahadev is worshiped in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 84 forms of Shiva worshiped in Ujjain. It is believed that worshipping Veereshwar Form of Shiva will help in leading a happy life on earth and finally the person will attain liberation. The temple dedicated to Veereshwar Mahadev is located near Satyanarayan Temple on Dhaba Road in Ujjain. This form of Shiva is associated with giving blessing to a young brave boy. ‘Veer’ means brave. Veereshwar Mahadev is counted among the 84 Shiva Temples in Ujjain and it is the 46th temple visited during the parikarama of Shiavalayas here. Story of Veereshwar Form of Shiva in Ujjain Once there lived a king named Abhijatrijth. He was a good and powerful king. He once rescued a virgin girl from the clutches of a demon. The king later married the girl. The pious couple performed Shiva puja daily. The queen performed tritiya vrat and was blessed with a healthy child. In due course of time, she gave birth t

Amarnath Yatra 2018 Application Form – Download Amarnath Yatra Registration Form 2018 For Free

The application form for Amarnath Yatra 2018  is available online for free. You can download and print the registration forms and submit them from March 1, 2018 at the branches of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Punjab and Sind and Yes Bank. The Yatra in 2018 begins on June 28, 2017 and ends on August 26. You can find the application form for the Amarnath Yatra here at the official website of the Amarnath Shrine –  Application Form for Amarnath Yatra 2018  (click on the link).  Health Certificate Form You will also need to submit separate compulsory health certificate. This form can be downloaded here - Medical Fitness Certificate form 2018.  (click on the link).  Both application forms are in pdf format and you will need pdf reader installed in your computer to take print out of it. Bank Details Bank details to apply the form and register can be found here .  Details of bank branches can be found here - Bank branches to apply

Pimpalgaon Shambhu Mahadev Yatra in Daund Taluka of Pune District in Maharashtra

Shambhu Mahadev Yatra in Pimpalgaon village is observed in Chaitra month. It is annual fair and festival at the Shambhu Mahadev Temple at Pimpalgaon Village in Daund Taluka of Pune District in Maharashtra.  Pimpalgaon Shambhu Mahadev Yatra 2024 date is April 9. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The festival and fair attracts hundreds of devotees to the Shiva Temple. Processions, pujas, rituals, fireworks etc are part of the festivities. For the annual festival, the shrine is decorated with lamps, lights, flowers, leaves and sugarcane for the occasion. Shambhu Mahadev Yatra in Pimpalgaon is annually observed on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waxing phase of moon in Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Murappanadu Kailasanathar Temple – Fifth Nava Kailasam Temple

Murappanadu Kailasanathar Temple is one of the Nava Kailasam Temples and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located at Murappanadu in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. This temple is associated with Guru (Jupiter or Brihaspati), among the Navgrahas. The shrine is around 17 km from Tirunelveli Town. This is the fifth among the nine  Nava Kailasam temples . The shrine is also known as Nadu or Middle Kailasam Temple. At Murappanadu, Thamiraparani River flows from north to south. Story of Murappanadu Kailasanathar Temple  Legend has it that a king had a daughter with the face of a horse. He offered prayers to Shiva to find a relief. Shiva one day appeared in the dream of the king and asked him to take a holy dip in Thamiraparani River at Murappanadu and offer prayers to the Shivling there. The king soon performed all that Shiva told in the dream. Soon the princess got back the human face. Murappanadu Kailasanathar Temple was built by the king. Murtis worshipped in the T

Vishnu Suktam in Tamil in pdf format

Vishnu Suktam is dedicated to Bhagvan Srihari Vishnu. It is chanted for attaining success, peace and prosperity. You can download the prayer in Tamil text in pdf in the link given below. The prayer should be chanted during morning or evening hours. It is also chanted on auspicious days dedicated to Vishnu especially on Ekadasi. The file is created by prapatti.com. Link  –  Vishnu Suktam in Tamil in pdf

What is Parigha Yoga in Hindu Astrology? – Paridh Yoga Meaning

Parigha Yoga is one among the 27 yogas in Hindu astrology. It is calculated by the degrees of moon and sun starting from Ashwini Nakshatra. Parigha, or Paridh, is a very bad yog. The lord of this Yoga is Vishwakarma – divine architect. Paridh is the ninteenth among the 27 yogas. The yoga is avoided by some Hindu communities for all auspicious activities. Activities done during the Parigha Yoga period might face problems. Remedy is helping poor and needy. Donating building materials or helping in making houses are considered highly meritorious.