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Curse on Duryodhana That He Will Die After His Thighs Are Broken

Duryodhana died after Bhima broke his thighs at the end of the Kurukshetra battle in the Mahabharata. Duryodhana was cursed first by Draupadi and later by Sage Maitreya that his thighs will be broken. Draupadi was dragged to the Hastinapura court and insulted by Kauravas, Shakuni and Karna after Yudhishtira lost the dice game. In the court, Duryodhana crudely bared this thigh, exposed it to Draupadi, and invited her to sit on his lap. Seething in anger, Draupadi, the insulted and humiliated wife of the Pandavas, cursed Duryodhana that his thighs will be broken on the battlefield and that he will die a dreadful death, with vultures and wolves howling around him. Bhima, the second of the Pandava brothers, immediately took the oath that he would break the thighs of Duryodhana first and then kill him. When Pandavas along with Draupadi were exiled, Sage Maitreya tried to reason with Duryodhana. He asked him to make peace with Pandavas by returning their kingdom. But Dury

Malkar Siddh Dev Yatra at Umadi in Jat Taluka of Maharashtra

Umadi Malkar Siddh Dev Yatra is organized in Chaitra month. It is the annual festival and fair held at Malkarsiddh Dev Temple at Umadi in Jat Taluka of Sangli district, Maharashtra. Umadi Malkar Siddh Dev Yatra 2024 date is April 13. Malkar Siddh Dev Temple is dedicated to gram devata. The deity is also the kuldaivat of many families. Rituals associated with village deity are performed during the yatra. The shrine is decorated for the occasion with lamps, lights, leaves, flowers etc for the occasion. Food donation is also held during the period. Malkar Siddh Dev Yatra at Umadi is observed on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Panchami Tithi or the fifth day during the waxing phase of moon Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Biroba Yatra at Goradwadi in Malshiras Taluka of Solapur district in Maharashtra

Goradwadi Biroba Yatra is organized in Chaitra month. It is the annual festival and fair held at Biroba Temple at Goradwadi in Malshiras Taluka of Solapur district. Goradwadi Biroba Yatra 2024 date is April 13. Biroba Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. He is the Kuldaivat of Dhangars in Maharashtra. Rituals associated with Lord Shiva are performed during the yatra. The shrine is decorated for the occasion with lamps, lights, leaves, flowers etc for the occasion. Food donation is also held during the period. Biroba Yatra at Goradwadi is observed on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Panchami Tithi or the fifth day during the waxing phase of moon Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Navalai Devi Yatra at Lhasurne at Koregaon Taluka of Satara District in Maharashtra

Lhasurne Navalai Devi Yatra is annually held in Chaitra month. This is the most important annual fair and festival at the Navalai Devi Temple at Lhasurne at Koregaon Taluka of Satara District in Maharashtra. Lhasurne Navalai Devi Yatra 2024 date is April 13. Navalai Devi is a manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. Rituals associated with Shakti worship are performed on the day. The temple is beautifully decorated during the period traditionally with flowers, leaves, traditional lamps and lights. The day is of importance to the villagers. People from nearby towns and villages arrive to participate in this annual fair and festival. Important rituals are held during the period. Lhasurne Navalai Devi Yatra is annually held on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Panchami tithi or the fifth day during the waxing phase of moon in Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Jagadamba Yatra at Gondegaon in Shrirampur Taluka of Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra

Jagadamba Yatra is organized in Chaitra month. It is the annual festival and fair held at Jagadamba temple at Gondegaon in Shrirampur Taluka of Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra. Gondegaon  Jagadamba Yatra 2024 date is April 13. Mother Goddess Jagdamba is a manifestation of Goddess Shakti and is a Gram Devata. The shrine is decorated for the occasion with lamps, lights, leaves, flowers etc for the occasion. Food donation is also held during the period. Various rituals are performed during the period especially those associated with Shakti worship. Hundreds of people participate in the various fair and festival organized on the occasion. Jagadamba Yatra at Gondegaon is observed on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Panchami Tithi or the fifth day during the waxing phase of moon Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Mauli Devi Yatra at Bendri in Tasgaon Taluka of Sangli District, Maharashtra

Bendri Mauli Devi Yatra is organized in Chaitra month. It is the annual festival and fair held at Jyotirling Devi Temple in Bendri in Tasgaon Taluka of Sangli District, Maharashtra. Bendri Mauli Devi Yatra 2024 date is April 13. Mauli Devi Temple is dedicated to Mother Goddess Shakti.  Mauli Devi, an incarnation of Goddess Shakti, is worshipped mainly in Maharashtra as a Gram Devata. Rituals associated with Goddess Durga are performed during the yatra. The shrine is decorated for the occasion with lamps, lights, leaves, flowers etc for the occasion. Food donation is also held during the period. Mauli Devi Yatra at Bendri is observed on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Panchami Tithi or the fifth day during the waxing phase of moon Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Rohideshwar Yatra at Rayari (Raireshwar) in Bhor Taluka of Pune District, Maharashtra

Rohideshwar Yatra is organized in Chaitra month. It is the annual festival and fair held at Rohideshwar Temple in Rohida fort at Rayari or Rarieshwar in Bhor Taluka of Pune district, Maharashtra. Rohideshwar Yatra 2024 date is April 13. Rohideshwar Temple is dedicated to Shiva. Rituals associated with Lord Shiva are performed during the yatra. The shrine is decorated for the occasion with lamps, lights, leaves, flowers etc for the occasion. Food donation is also held during the period. Rohideshwar Yatra at Rayari is observed on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Panchami Tithi or the fifth day during the waxing phase of moon Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Jyotirling Devi Yatra at Garawade in Patan Taluka of Satara District, Maharashtra

Garawade Jyotirling Devi Yatra is organized in Chaitra month. It is the annual festival and fair held at Jyotirling Devi Temple in Garawade in Patan Taluka of Satara district, Maharashtra. Garawade Jyotirling Devi Yatra 2024 date is April 13. Jyotirling Devi Temple is dedicated to Mother Goddess Shakti.  Jyotirling Devi, an incarnation of Goddess Shakti, is worshipped mainly in Maharashtra as a Gram Devata. Rituals associated with Goddess Durga are performed during the yatra. The shrine is decorated for the occasion with lamps, lights, leaves, flowers etc for the occasion. Food donation is also held during the period. Jyotirling Devi Yatra at Garawade is observed on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Panchami Tithi or the fifth day during the waxing phase of moon Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Jyotirling Sashti

Jyotirling Sashti is observed in Chaitra month. Nothing much is known about this auspicious day mainly marked in certain calendars in Western parts of India. Jyotirling Sashti 2024 date is April 14. It is observed on the Chaitra Shukla Paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during the waxing phase of moon in Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Western parts of India especially in Maharashtra. Did you know? Jyotirlinga is a Sanskrit expression consisting of two words, namely 'Jyotii' meaning light and 'Lingd’ signifying the 'Brahmand’ (comos). Jyotirlingas are the sacred places where Lord Siva manifested Himself. A darshan of Jyotirlinga bestows both worldly pleasures and salvation. Somnath Jyotirlinga is established in the Prabhasa region of Gujarat on the shore of the ocean. Srisailam Jyotirlinga is established on Mount Shaila on the bank of River Krishna in Andhra Pradesh. There is a confusion regarding Vaidyana

Thenthiruperai Kailasanathar Temple – Seventh Nava Kailasam Temple at Thenthiruperai in Tirunelveli District

Thenthiruperai Kailasanathar Temple is one of the Nava Kailasam Temples and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located at Thenthiruperai in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. This temple is associated with Budha (Mercury), among the Navgrahas. The shrine is around 30 km from Tirunelveli Town. This is the seventh among the nine Nava Kailasam temples and is also known as Ponnammai Sametha Kailasanathar Temple. Shiva is worshipped here as Kailasanathar. Mother Goddess Shakti is worshipped as Alakiya Ponnammai. Nandi murti is found facing the main Shivling. The subsidiary deities worshipped here include Navgrahas, Bhairava, Ganesha, Muruga with his consort Valli. Vilwa is the tree associated with the temple. Most important festival observed here is the Shivratri. Coconut With Horn in the Temple There is a coconut with horn in the temple. It is said that once a British Army officer wanted to have a tender coconut. But nearby there was only one coconut grove and al

Vishnu Sahasranamam in Bengali in pdf format

Vishnu Sahasranamam is one of the most popular prayers dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu. Vishnu Sahasranama consists of the 1000 names of Srihari Vishnu. This is a pdf version of the Vishnu Sahasranamam in Bengali. This free version of Vishnu Sahasranamam in Bengali text is provided by website Prapatti. You can download  Vishnu Sahsranamam in Bengali here . You will need to have pdf reader installed in your browser to read or download the text.

Vishnu Suktam in Hindi 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 Hindi 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 Hindi in pdf

What is Endra Yoga in Hindu Astrology? – Indra Yog Meaning

Endra Yoga is one among the 27 yogas in Hindu astrology. It is calculated by the degrees of moon and sun starting from Ashwini Nakshatra. Endra, or Indra, is a bad yog. The lord of this Yoga is Pitr – dead ancestors. Endra Yoga is the 26th among the 27 yogas. This yoga is avoided for new beginnings. It is ideal to make offerings and perform ritual associated with ancestors. It is also an auspicious period to perform various charity related activities. Food donation during the period is highly meritorious. 

What is Brahma Yoga in Hindu Astrology? – Brahma Yog Meaning

Brahma Yoga is one among the 27 yogas in Hindu astrology. It is calculated by the degrees of moon and sun starting from Ashwini Nakshatra. Brahma is a very good yog. The lord of this Yoga is Ashwini Kumaras – the twin deities who are the physician of gods. Brahma is the 25th among the 27 yogas. The yoga is good for all auspicious events. It is good period for hospital visits and for starting new treatment. Activities done during the Brahma Yoga period will usher in progress, peace and prosperity. It is also an auspicious period to perform various charity related activities. 

What is Shukla Yoga in Hindu Astrology? – Shukla Yog Meaning

Shukla Yoga is one among the 27 yogas in Hindu astrology. It is calculated by the degrees of moon and sun starting from Ashwini Nakshatra. Shukla is a very good yog. The lord of this Yoga is Goddess Parvati. Shukla is the 24th among the 27 yogas. The yoga is good for all auspicious events. It is good period for performing various pujas and rituals Activities done during the Shukla Yoga period will usher in progress, peace and prosperity. It is also an auspicious period to perform various charity related activities. 

What is Shubh Yoga in Hindu Astrology? – Shubha Yog Meaning

Shubh Yoga is one among the 27 yogas in Hindu astrology. It is calculated by the degrees of moon and sun starting from Ashwini Nakshatra. Shubha is a very good yog. The lord of this Yoga is Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. Shubh is the 23rd among the 27 yogas. The yoga is good for all auspicious events. Especially, for all forms of investments. Activities done during the Sadhya Yoga period will usher in progress, peace and prosperity. It is also an auspicious period to perform various charity related activities. 

What is Sadhya Yoga in Hindu Astrology? – Sadhya Yog Meaning

Sadhya Yoga is one among the 27 yogas in Hindu astrology. It is calculated by the degrees of moon and sun starting from Ashwini Nakshatra. Sadhya is a very good yog. The lord of this Yoga is Goddess Savitri Sadhya is the 22nd among the 27 yogas. The yoga is good for all auspicious events. Activities done during the Sadhya Yoga period will usher in progress, peace and prosperity. It is also an auspicious period to perform various charity related activities. 

What is Siddha Yoga in Hindu Astrology? – Siddh Yog Meaning

Siddha Yoga is one among the 27 yogas in Hindu astrology. It is calculated by the degrees of moon and sun starting from Ashwini Nakshatra. Siddha, or Siddh, is a very good yog. The lord of this Yoga is Kartikeya – Lord Kartik or Muruga. Siddha is the 21st among the 27 yogas. The yoga is good for all auspicious events. Activities done during the Siddha Yoga period will usher in progress, peace and prosperity. It is also an auspicious period to perform various charity related activities.