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The Story – Why Lord Ganesha Has a Broken Tusk?

Lord Ganesha has only one tusk and the second tusk is a broken one. There are two popular stories that explain why Lord Ganesh has a broken tusk. One story is associated with Lord Muruga or Kartik, Lord Ganesha’s brother. The other story is associated with the writing of the Mahabharata. Legend has it that once Lord Kartik was writing Stri Purusha Lakshana – the attributes of a female and male. Lord Kartik purposefully did not invoke Ganesha before writing the treatise. Lord Brahma had specifically mentioned to Lord Kartik to begin only after invoking Lord Ganesh. And it is also a common practice in Hindu religion by beginning any new event after invoking Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha who came to know about this had an argument with Lord Kartik. Soon a fight ensued between them and in the tussle Ganesha’s one tusk was broken. Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu soon appeared on the scene and stopped the fight between the brothers. Lord Vishnu asked Kartik to give ba

Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple Timings – Opening Closing Pooja Time and Details at Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Temple

Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is located at Neyyattinkara in Trivandrum in Kerala. The shrine is around 20 km from Trivandrum town. Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Temple Timings with detail opening and closing time is given below. Please note that the pooja and darshan time will extended or curtailed during important rituals. The shrine will remain closed during Grahanam or Eclipse. Neyyattinkara Sree Krishna Swamy Temple Timings Morning Darshan and Puja Time 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM Evening Darshan and Puja Time 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Vastoshpati – Vedic God

Vastoshpati is a Vedic deity and is mentioned in the Rig Veda. He is the protector of dwellings or houses. He is also worshipped for escaping from diseases. Vastoshpati is also one among the numerous names of Brahma. Vastoshpati means ‘god of the dwelling.’ He is worshipped before entering into a new house. He blesses people with peace and prosperity. Vastoshpati is also mentioned in the Atharva Veda. He is also invoked for getting protection from animals, demons and other beings that are enemies of human beings and their dwellings.

Talakaveri Temple Timings – Opening Closing Pooja Time and Details at Talakaveri Temple in Karnataka

Talakaveri Temple is located at the source of Cauvery River. The shrine is around 5 km from Bhagamandala. Talakaveri Temple Timings with detail opening and closing time is given below. Please note that the pooja and darshan time will extended or curtailed during important rituals. The shrine will remain closed during Grahan or Eclipse. Daily Timing is from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The shrine is open throughout the day. Darshan is allowed at all time except during small intervals when there are important pujas. Mahabhisheka in the morning hours is at 7:00 AM Mangalarathi is at 5:45 PM Devotees are not allowed in the vicinity after 6:00 PM in the evening. Please note that at Bhagamandala there is a popular Shiva Temple. The timing of this temple is different. Sri Bhagandeshwara Temple Timings Morning hours - 6:30 AM to 1:30 PM Evening hours - 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM