Pushya masam is an important lunar month in Telugu and Kannada calendar. Pushya masam is of importance in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. It is the lunar month commencing in middle of December and ending in middle of January. The deity representing the month is Sriman Narayana. Full moon falling on Pushya nakshatra in the month is an indicator of Pushya Yoga. Normally the month falls between the month of Margasira (whose ruling deity is Keshava) and Magha (who ruling deity is Madhava). Bharata, brother of Rama in Ramayana, was born in this period. Benefits Observing Rituals And Pujas In Pushya Masam One who takes only one meal a day in this month will become fortunate, lucky, blessed and auspicious, good-looking, handsome and beautiful, famous, glorious and renowned. One who fast on the 12 th day of the month and worships Lord Vishnu will be bestowed with the fruits of Vajapeya sacrifice. Rohini nakshatra in shukla paksha of the month is highly auspicious. One w

Ishana Shiva Gurudeva Paddhati is an encyclopedic treatise in 18,000 verses on temple worship, also called tantra paddhati. It describes Hindus god and goddesses and modes of invoking them. It also deal with ways of averting the malicious effects of planets, the use of medicines and medicinal herbs, temple architecture, the consecration of deities, temple festivals and several other related matters. Ishana Shiva Gurudeva Paddhati is written in a sequential manner, much that is dealth with in the extensive literature on Tantra, Agama, and Samhita texts, to which it refers profusely. The popularity of this work in Kerala, as indicated by the inclusion of certain peculiar practices in temple worship in Kerala, the use of Malayalam word, and references to texts peculiar to Kerala confirms that Ishana Shiva was a native of Kerala. He is also identified as the teacher of Krishna Leela Shuka, author of Krishna Karnamrita; Lilasuka mentions him in the last verse of his work. Ishan

A very small collection of teachings and quotes of Swami Nishchalananda Saraswati – Shankaracharya of Puri Peetham In its grandest conception, the divine is beyond all distinctions. Differences, whether they are rooted in race, class or gender is not divinely ordained. Samanya Dharma, or common rules of conduct, apply to individuals in their relationship whether as daughters and sons, spouse or sibling – all of them are governed by rules that demand sheel and sneh, common courtesy and cleanness of conduct; seva bhav, sense of service; vinay politeness and sahanubhuti and karuna or empathy and compassion.

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Tuesday, 8 December 2020 – Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi or the eighth day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi or the eighth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 1:34 PM on December 8. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Navami Tithi or the ninth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 11:37 AM on December 9. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on December 8, 2020 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Purva Phalguni or Pooram Nakshatra till 10:54 AM on December 8. Then onward it is Uttara Phalguni or Uthiram Nakshatra till 9:37 AM on December 9. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India.)  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south

There are numerous big Shivlings in the world especially in India and Nepal. There are both natural Shivlings and manmade Shivlings. An under construction Shivling at the   Maha Mrityunjay Temple In Nagaon in Assam when completed will be 126-feet. This unique Shivling is located at Narasingh Kshetra at Puranigudam in Nagaon. Height – 126 feet Circumference – 56 feet The temple when completed can seat 5000 people. Related Some of the biggest Shivlings in the world

Shankara Mutt located at Thiruvidaimarudur in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, is famous for a rare Shivling. This Shivling has a hand and the sprouting of hand is associated with Adi Shankaracharya. The hand in the Shivling appeared to bless and give acceptance to the Advaita concept popularized by Adi Shankaracharya. As per local legend when Adi Shankaracharya was praying here a hand appeared from the Shivling and blessed Adi Shankaracharya by saying ‘Satyam Advaitam.’

Sage Patanjali, who shared the secrets of Yoga for the welfare of human beings in Kali Yuga, was an avatar of Adishesha, the serpent on whose coils Vishnu sleeps in the milky ocean. But did you know that Sage Patanjali learned yoga secrets from his mother. Once, Adishesha heard about the cosmic dance of Shiva from Vishnu. Adishesha was a devotee of Shiva and he too wished to witness the cosmic dance or Tandava of Shiva. Vishnu then informed Adishesha that Shiva will be performing the dance on earth. Vishnu asked Adishesha to take human form so that he can witness the cosmic dance of Shiva. Adishesha was then started looking for a mother on earth. She came across a powerful yogini Gonika who was performing intense penance dedicated to Shiva to get a son. Gonika was no ordinary human being she gathered wisdom throughout her life. She had learned the yogic practices and wanted a child who would pass it on to the human beings. While performing her morning prayers, Gonika

The annual temple festival in the famous Achankovil Temple is held in Dhanu Masam (December). Achankovil   Sastha temple is one among the five important Ayyappa temples in Kerala. Achankovil Temple festival 2020 date is from December 16 to December 25. Achankovil temple ratholsavam is on December 24, 2020. Arattu festival is on December 25. The annual temple festival is held in such a manner that the Arattu is observed a day before Sabarimala Mandala Puja. The ratholsavam is held two days before Mandala Puja. The most important event during the festival is the ratholsavam or therottam. Big chariot is pulled around the designated path in the temple. Pushpabhishekam on Revati nakshatra in Makaram month is another important event here. It is believed that this temple uses the largest number of flowers for Pushpabhishekam in South India. This is on January 20, 2021.

Contentment is having a heart so full of God’s love, that nothing can penetrate it – not scenes or events nor other people’s behavior. As you sow, so shall you reap. The time to sow seeds of good karmas is now. We do what we think is right. What we think is right is often wrong. Whatever happens, happens for a reason. You may not know the reason, but it is always there. I am never alone. God is always with me. A burdened mind may snatch some fleeting moments of pleasure, but it cannot experience true happiness. Remaining light is the key to happiness. Creating quality thoughts brings happiness and lightness. Any love, or happiness, given to anyone always comes back. Unfortunately, we expect it from the same person. The quality of your thoughts and the feeling behind those thoughts have much more impact than your words. Happiness stays in the life of the one who has faith in the self. – Brahma Kumaris It is important that we engage with our values at ever

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Monday, 7 December 2020 – Krishna Paksha Saptami Tithi or the seventh day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Saptami Tithi or the seventh day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 3:12 PM on December 7. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi or the eighth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 1:34 PM on December 8. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on December 7, 2020 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Magha or Makam Nakshatra till 11:49 AM on December 7. Then onward it is Purva Phalguni or Pooram Nakshatra till 10:54 AM on December 8. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India.)  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajastha