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A comparison of Raja Ravi Varma and M F Hussain Painting

The Marxist government of Kerala has decided to award the prestigious Raja Ravi Varma Award this year to M F Hussain. Ravi Varma paintings are noted for its sublimity and beauty. They are the best examples of the fusion of Indian traditions with the techniques of European academic art. A common man who is a novice to the world of painting will be attracted by Raja Ravi Varma’s painting. Now, M F Hussain is better known for his painting controversies. A novice to the world of painting will need to use his/her brain to understand Hussain’s painting. So it is worthwhile comparing the two painters - one who is among the greatest painters in India and another one who is among the greatest controversial painters in India . Quite often the Indian public makes an opinion without actually seeing the paintings. Either a person allies with the communists or the communalists or the pseudo-secularists. Each reader of this blog post should compare the paintings and should come ou

What Is Yoga Vasistha? - The Essence of Yoga Vasistha

Yoga Vasishta is an important Vedanta text. It is narrated in the style of the Puranas and its content is philosophy. Yoga Vasishta, also referred as Yoga Vasistha Maharamayana, is ascribed to sage Valmiki and consists of 32,000 slokas. In the Yoga Vasistha, Sage Vasishta answers the queries of Lord Ram. The questions raised by Lord Ram pertain to problems like life and death, human suffering, desire, happiness etc. Yoga Vasishta is divided into six sections Dispassion Aspiration Origin Existence Quiescence Liberation Through numerous stories, each section elucidates the truths of Vedanta. There is also a smaller version of Yoga Vasistha called the ‘Laghu Yoga Vasistha.’ It contains 6000 verses and is an abridgement of the original.

The Building of the Bridge Ram Sethu in the Ramayana

The building of the bridge, now referred as Ram Sethu, across the ocean occurs in the Yuddha Kanda of the Ramayana. In the Second chapter of the Yuddha Kanda, Lord Ram and Lakshman along with the Vanara Sena (Monkey Army) march southwards and reach the ocean. Lord Rama said: “Sugriva we have arrived at the southern shore of this great sea. I am again tormented with the diffidence which visited me before. This lord of the rivers has his other shore too far away from here. It is not possible to cross the sea unless we hit upon a method soon. Let the army call a halt here now. Let us sit and think up methods of crossing this wide ocean.” The next reference of building the bridge across the sea occurs in the sixth chapter of the Yuddha Kanda. Now, Vibhishana, the brother of Ravana, has jumped sides and is now helping Lord Ram. Vibhishana suggests that Lord Ram should ask the favor of the lord of the seas. Lord Ram agreed to the suggestion and asked the opinion of Lakshmana a

Hindu Gods and Goddesses

The millions of Hindu Gods and Goddesses, to be exact 330 million, represent the various aspects of the Supreme Being – Brahman. In Hinduism, Brahman is the supreme soul of the universe, self-existent, absolute and eternal, from which all living and non-living emanate, and to which all return. When a Hindu climbs up the ladder of knowledge, the concept of gods and goddesses begins to vanish and he/she will finally merge with the Brahman. So, in reality, there are no gods and goddesses in Sanatana Dharma or Hinduism. This is because the gods, goddesses and devotee all merge into the Brahman. Yes, this is hard to digest for an ordinary human being. For an average human being, god is someone who helps to climb that extra yard. Who helps when in pain. Who helps to pass examinations. Who helps to get promotions. And who helps in all the desires that arise in the mind of a human being. So he/she cannot easily understand the concept of Brahman. He/She needs something to co

Gold Coin as offering in Deograh Baidyanath Temple

The famous Baba Baidyanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Deograh, Jharkhand, has introduced special gold coins as offering. The gold coin issued by the temple administration has an imprint of the Baidyanath Temple on one side and the Shivling (lingam) on the other side. The cost of the coin is 2,500. Devotees can offer it to the temple and the priest after special pujas will return the coin back. The coin will be issued from the coming Shrawan month, when the temple receives more than two million devotees. The Vaidyanath Shiva temple is one among the twelve jyotirlingas (sacred abodes of Lord Shiva). The temple is also known as Baba dham and Baidyanath dham.

Communist Interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita - The Warrior and the Charioteer: A Materialist Interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita

The Warrior and the Charioteer: A Materialist Interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita is a book by V. M. Mohanraj. The book is published by Leftword. So what has the book to say about Bhagavad Gita? From the book “the Mahabharata is not a chronicle or a document of history but Vyasa composed it by piecing together themes that were the subjects of ballads and sagas. Another key observation: “The personality of the Yadava chief Krishna thus extends far back in time and its origin is steeped in mystery....The many Krishnas of the past have been superimposed on the Krishna of the Bhagavad Gita , thus bringing forth a synthesized charming image, sans whatever negative traits they had.” There are more such communist oriented observations. Although many Hindus might find it hard to digest certain observations in the book, there is no doubt that the book is refreshing because it looks at the Bhagavad Gita from a different perspective.

Hindu God Ganesha as Spiderman

Hindu creativity is at its zenith during the Ganesh Festival and this Ganesha Spiderman is yet another example. ( via )

Mandukya Upanishad – Explains the importance of OM or AUM

Mandukya Upanishad is one of the shortest Upanishads and explains the significance of OM or AUM. Mandukya Upanishad is credited to sage Manduka. Below is the English Translation of Mandukya Upanishad. Om ! O gods, may we hear with our ears what is auspicious; May we see with our eyes what is auspicious; May we, while offering our praise to gods With our bodies strong of limbs, Enjoy the life which the gods are pleased to grant us. May Indra of great fame be well disposed to us; May the all-knowing (or immensely wealthy) Pusha be propitious to us; May Garuda, the vanquisher of miseries, be well pleased with us; May Brihaspati grant us all prosperity. Om ! Peace ! Peace ! Peace ! 1. All this is the letter Om. A vivid explanation of this (is begun). All that is past, present, and future is but Om. Whatever transcends the three periods of time, too, is Om. 2. All this is certainly Brahman. This Self is Brahman. This Self, as such, is possessed of four quarters. 3. (

Significance of OM Symbol

OM or AUM is the most important word or sound in Hindu religion. OM symbolizes Brahman with attributes and Brahman without attributes. The ‘ OM ’ vibrates through the vast tradition of Hinduism and the importance of the word is explained by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita. I am the One to be known, the syllable OM. (IX. 17.) I am the OM in all the Vedas. (VII. 8.) One should meditate on Me uttering ‘ OM ’ – the Brahman in one syllable. He who thus leaves the body attains liberation. (VIII. 13.) The Mandukya Upanishad is entirely dedicated to explaining the significance of OM – the Bij Mantra. All this is the letter Om. A vivid explanation of this. All that is past, present, and future is but Om. Whatever transcends the three periods of time, too, is Om. (Chapter I, Verse 1) All this is certainly Brahman. This Self is Brahman. This Self, as such, is possessed of four quarters. (Chapter I, Verse 2) OM comprises of three sounds. The first sound ‘A’

No threat to Badrinath Temple from Neelkanth Mountain

Several pilgrims who had visited the Badrinath Temple this year had reported about cracks on Neelkanth Mountain overlooking the temple. A team of scientists from Geological Survey of India and Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology that visited the temple has ruled out any danger to the Badrinath Temple from the cracks. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and was built by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. The scientists are planning to conduct and aerial survey when the climate permits to ascertain the exact cause of the cracks. Hindustan Times reports "Although the team was unable to conduct an aerial survey due to inclement weather, they were able to see some cracks on the mountain through their binoculars," said Dr. PC Nawani, Director, Geological Survey of India. He added that although the exact nature of the cracks can be determined after a proper aerial survey, there is no immediate threat of avalanches damaging the popular shrine or the Ba

Guruvayur Temple purified after Union Minister Vayalar Ravi’s Son’s Visit

The famous Guruvayur Temple in Kerala was cleaned – Punyaham spraying (purification rite) – on Saturday, May 19, 2007 , after Vayalar Ravi’s son and family entered the temple. Ravi Krishna, the union minister’s son, failed to produce the certificate needed to prove that he was a Hindu. Hindustan Times reports The minister had visited the temple with his family on Friday to perform the choroonu (ceremonial rice-feeding of the infant) of his six-month-old grandson Rajiv Krishna. After the ceremony, the minister had spent about an hour at the temple. Guruvayoor Devaswom Board chairman Thottathil Ravindran confirmed the incident. “Tantri is the final word as far as temple rituals are concerned. He instructed the temple to perform the purification rite. But personally I feel some of the old traditions will have to be changed with time,” he told the Hindustan Times. It must be noted that Vayalar Ravi is married to Mercy Ravi, a Christian. If ever there is a cleani

Animation film Lava Kusa – The Warrior Twins

Lava Kusa – The Warrior Twins is yet another animation film based on Hindu mythology. Based on the epic Ramayana, the story of the film revolves around Lava and Kusa (Lav and Kusha) , the twin sons of Lord Ram and Sita. The film is produced by Kanipakam Creations, in association with RVML animation studios. Lava Kusa, a full-length 90 minute 2D feature film, will be released in English, Hindi and Telugu. Music is by noted music director S.L. Vaidyanathan and lyrics by Vetoori Sundara Rama Murthy.

Book on Tradition and Rituals in Hinduism and other religions in India

The book, Incredible India – Traditions and Rituals, delves into the tradition and rituals in Hinduism and other religions in India . The book is part of the Incredible India series from Wisdom Tree and is written by Muthusamy Varadarajan. The book explains how India 's prevalent rituals and traditions emerged as tools of self-expression and as channels through which material rewards could be solicited. Excerpt from the book "Traditions are the salt and spice of life. The traditions of respect to elders, particularly the parents and the guru, hospitality, regard for women, loyalty and friendship, compassion, love and mercy, honesty, concern for ecology and environment, kindness to animals, equality of mankind, respect for and non-deviation from justice and, most of all, the acknowledgement of the intrinsic equality of all religions, are what can rightfully and legitimately be called our own inalienable traditions."

Akhand Path or Non Stop recitation of Ramayana

There is a Hanuman temple in the forests of Bihad, Madhya Pradesh. The epic Ramayana is being recited here continuously for 35 years and while you are reading this post the recitation is continuing. This Akhand Path is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. There are no villages near the temple and only the family of the priest and the Ramayana readers reside here. But this has not stopped people from visiting the temple. People from far flung areas visit the temple and some join in the Akhand Path. Daily India reports "We have people from every nook and corner including those from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. We pay them 50 rupees as their monthly salary. Besides that, we provide them with food and shelter. People from every place come here to visit the temple and experience the divine miracles of Lord Hanuman," said Shastri Subhashji, the priest. Despite the remoteness of the place, no untoward incident has taken place here. And the animals in the jungle have neve

Gujarat Painting Row and Hinduism

For more than two decades there is a highly active Hindu morality brigade in India . Although they represent a miniscule Hindu population, they are able to get their voices around the world through violence. The latest being the Gujarat Institute of Fine Arts painting row and the arrest of Chandra Mohan, an art student. M F Hussain has been the target of the morality brigade for quite for a while now. The morality policing is not confined to Hinduism in India . Islam and Christianity have from time to time come out with protests against artists and entertainment forms. The protests against Da Vinci Code and Discovery channel’s Jesus Tomb are the latest from Christian community. From Islam it was the famous Danish cartoon episode. The so called defenders of Hinduism often forget that we live in a democratic country. Each and every person living in India has a right to protest when his/her religious sentiments are hurt. But it should be done through methods that are agreeabl

Veda Vyasa – the editor of Hindu Scriptures

Veda Vyasa is popularly known as the author of the epic Mahabharata. And perhaps even more popular as the author of Bhagavad Gita, a part of Mahabharata, which has gained independent status sheerly through its immortal philosophical content. Most Hindus associate him with the Mahabharata and do not realize that majority of the Holy Scriptures in Hinduism was edited by Veda Vyasa. The present day form of many Hindu scriptures is primarily due to the tireless work done by Veda Vyasa and his students. In the initial stage, the philosophical thoughts of Santana Dharma (Hinduism) remained scattered. Veda Vyasa is said to have collected all the Vedic passages and edited them and complied into four parts – Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda and Atharva Veda. It is believed that he taught the four Vedas to his four disciples. The division of the Vedas into four sections – Mantras (hymns), Brahmanas (rituals), Aranyakas (modes of worship) and Upanishads (philosophic revelations) – was don

Din Dayal – the Hindu holy man who crawls to shrines

Some of the ways people choose to show their devotion to the almighty are at times beyond imagination. Din Dayal from Gujarat has crawled a distance of 2700 km to visit various Hindu shrines in India . Now he is planning to crawl to Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu . This is when many people find it hard to reach the temple through foot as it is atop a hill. Picture courtesy

Is there a Hindu Bible?

I was surprised to find that ‘Hindu Bible’ is one of the popular searches in search engines on topic related to Hinduism. I guess by bible the searchers meant the holy book of Hinduism. Hindu religion has numerous Holy Scriptures like the Vedas, the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, the Puranas, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. But which Holy Scripture will qualify as the Bible of Hinduism? Now, the choice would vary from people to people. For me it is the Bhagavad Gita because it contains the essence of all the important Hindu Scriptures.

Scientific and Archeological Evidence on Ram Sethu

The present UPA government in India does not believe the existence of Ram Sethu (Adam's Bridge), which Hindus believe is the bridge built by Lord Ram with the help of Hanuman and monkeys. Union Minister T R Baalu answering in writing to a question of MP Mr. Avinash Rai Khanna in Lok Sabha, once again reiterated that government does not believe there is any man-made structure on the channel configuration, therefore question of protecting it as heritage does not arise. Ambika Soni, Minister of Tourism and Culture, repeated the same in the Rajya Sabha. But the department of earth sciences, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, has given an ‘opinion’ to the government that the islets are probably a result of human activity. The Telegraph reports The department of earth sciences says the sand dunes have a base of coral and sandstone that seem to have been ‘transported’ from elsewhere. Its unpublished report, of which The Telegraph has a copy, says the n

Avaduta Upanishad

Avadutha Upanishad is one among the 108 Upanishads. But does not fall into the category of Principal Upanishads. A very small Upanishad, the Avaduta is pregnant with meaning and explains the nature of a person who has understood the true meaning of Brahman. Avadhuta Upanishad Om ! May He protect us both together; may He nourish us both together; May we work conjointly with great energy, May our study be vigorous and effective; May we not mutually dispute (or may we not hate any). Om ! Let there be Peace in me ! Let there be Peace in my environment ! Let there be Peace in the forces that act on me ! 1. Then, it is said, Samkriti approached the venerable Avadhuta, Dattatreya, and questioned: Venerable Sir, Who is an Avadhuta ? What is his condition ? What his characteristic ? And what his worldly existence ? To him replied the venerable Dattatreya, the most compassionate: 2. The Avadhuta is so called because he is immortal [akshara]; he is the greatest [varenya]; he has

How to convert to Hinduism?

I receive lot of emails asking how to covert to Hinduism? Or How to become a Hindu? I did not have a straightforward answer. Simply because we Hindus are never taught to think in terms of converting people. We are always asked to respect every religion. So my search on how to convert to Hinduism landed me up at the doors of Arya Samaj – the mission started by Swami Dayanand Saraswati. The state and central government has given authority to Arya Samaj to issue a certificate to those who wish to embrace Hinduism. Now how does one become a Hindu? It is very simple. First there is a purification ceremony known as ‘sudhi karma.’ Then render hymns from the four Vedas. Now the person is a Hindu and he/she will get a certificate. The person will only be converted to Hinduism not to any caste. The person can use this certificate to enter any temple in India . Apart from the Arya Samaj there are other Hindu organizations that are entitled to help people adopt Hinduism. They are us

The Brahma Sutra Sankarabhasya

The Brahma Sutra Sankarabhasya – Up to Iksatyadhikarana with the commentaries `Bhasya-ratna-prabha' and `Sri Krishnacarana-bhusanam' is a new book from Adi Sankara Advaita Research Centre , Chennai. Brahma Sutras is one among the three basic texts in Vedanta, the other two being Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita. Brahma Sutras is credited to Badarayan and in it the concepts of Vedanta are presented in an orderly manner. The book is scholarly in nature and delves into the vast ocean of Vedanta . From K. Vedamurthy review of the book in the Hindu On the whole, the publication stands out as a superbly researched and exquisitely executed work, which is in a class of its own. The Sanskrit text is preceded by an elaborate introduction in English by Veezhinathan, an eminent scholar. The theory of superimposition of the not-Self upon the Self, the need for a two-fold definition of the Self, the criterion of perceptuality of knowledge, the mode of interpretation o

The Sculpture of India – New Series in Doordarshan by Benoy K. Behl

‘The Sculpture of India’ is a New Series directed and produced for Doordarshan by noted art historian, photographer and filmmaker Benoy K. Behl . He along with associate director Latika Gupta and Assistant Cameraman Gopal Prajapati traveled over 80,000 kms to shoot the series. This huge project of 26 films takes the viewer from the time of the Indus Valley civilization in the 4th and 3rd millenniums BC till the 17th century. The series details about the development of the art of sculpture in the country and how it is closely related to the cultural history of India . ‘The Sculpture of India’ traces the development of various concepts and themes in the making of temple idols and other images. It also throws light on the various traditions and how it evolved over a period of time.

Sumiran – Rare Bhajans of Lata Mangeshkar to Release Soon

Sumiran is a 17-year-old private recording done by Lata Mangeshkar for a temple and was unearthed recently. The holy shlokas were found accidentally and is in near perfect condition. ( link ) Composed by Latajis brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar, the album has 23 popular Sanksrit sholkas (hymns) dedicated to Lord Shiva, Goddesses Durga, Saraswati, Lord Rama and other deities in Hindu pantheon. The album is released by Sa Re Ga Ma and is priced at Rs 225. Lata Mangeshkar’s Meera Bhajans, rendition of the Bhagavad Gita and albums like Ram ratan dhan payo and Chala vahi des are hugely popular with Hindus.

Does Hinduism Need God Men?

On Sunday, CNN IBN had exposed three Hindu God Men or ‘ babas’ who were ready to turn illegal money into white. The God Men were shown willing to take money from the corporate representatives (journalists undercover) and in return write them a cheque back for the same amount. The corporates only needed to pay a certain amount of commission to the ‘babas.’ All this because by investing money in charitable institutions corporates gets a considerate amount of tax rebate. The exposed god men were Vedanti Maharaj, chairman of the Ramjanmabhoomi Trust in Ayodhya, Pilot Baba (Kapil Advait), former wing commander who fought for India in the 1965 and 1971 wars and Guruvayoor Surya Namboodiri, famous for making prophecies. It is a well known fact that certain Hindu God Men are indulged in illegal activities. People usually talk about this in private and now some ‘babas’ are caught red handed. Saddest part is that none of the central or state governments ever do anything to control su

Designer Nameplates with Figures of Hindu Gods and Symbols

Nameplates embossed with figures of Hindu gods like Krishna , Ganesha, Lakshmi, Saraswathi and Durga and symbols like Om , lingam and swastika can now be found at the entrances of many homes and offices. Vaastu Shastra suggests that such embossed nameplates bring good luck. The cost of designing such nameplates varies from region to region and depends upon the decoration and style. These name plates come in different materials like terracotta, wood finish, bamboo, copper and glass.

Vedic Management – The Holistic Approach to Managerial Excellence

The new book Vedic Management by Dr S. Kannan presents the theory of Vedic Management on a four dimensional perspective incorporating self management, relationship management, cosmic management and spiritual management. Dr. S. Kannan is a Chartered Accountant, Management Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor and Certified Information Security Manager. Dr S. Kannan holds a Ph.D. in Commerce and another inter-disciplinary Ph.D. (Management and Sanskrit) in the domain of Vedic management. The book is published by Taxmann . The book has more 1500 references from the Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas and Upanishads in the four Vedas. The book demonstrates and proves conclusively that all the progressive modern management principles, concepts and practices are of Vedic origin. It clearly and succinctly establishes that the Vedas pervade the management domain universally cutting across the contours of cultural dualities, inspiring one to act with excellence, foresight and vision

Manuscripts in Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji’s Saraswathi Mahal Library to be Made Online

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Central Library and SV Digital Library have started digitizing the manuscripts and collections in the famous Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji’s Saraswathi Mahal Library. The library is a treasure house of knowledge with manuscripts on art, culture and literature. Most the manuscripts belong to the dynasties of Nayaks and Marathas of Thanjavur. The library was started during the rule of the Nayak dynasty in the 16 th century and was later developed by Maratha kings of Thanjavur. The library has over 45,000 manuscripts and around 39,000 of them are in Sanskrit. The library contains important Ayurvedic manuscripts in the form of prescriptions and case studies by the then Ayurvedic doctors. Apart from the manuscripts, it also has a vast collection of paintings and maps from the medieval period. The Indian Express reports Following request of the Government of Tamil Nadu to TTD Central Library and Digital Library to digitise the col

Major Archeological Find at Dwarka

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has found a wooden block at Dwarka, Guajarat, which can help in dating the structures found here. The wooden block was found in its original place at a depth of two to three meters near seashore. ASI's Underwater Archaeology Wing (UAW), which has been conducting excavations in the area , found this wooden block. Dwarka is associated with Lord Krishna and legend has it that the city was swallowed by sea when Krishna returned to heaven. From The Hindu Alok Tripathi, Superintending Archaeologist, UAW, who led the excavation, said: ‘The discovery of this wooden block is of great importance because these submerged stone structures are known for the past 40 years. But no material was available from these structures, which can be dated. Stones cannot be easily dated. Dates given earlier were based on different interpretations." The block, made of local beach wood, would be sent for carbon-14 dating and "it will give the f

Nuclear Weapons and Bhagavad Gita - Robert Oppenheimer’s Quote Still Lingers in US Discussions but This Time It Is for Peace.

Upon witnessing the first atomic bomb explosion, Robert Oppenheimer, the head of the team of scientists who built that first nuclear bomb, recalled a verse from the tenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita: "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds." Robert Oppenheimer limited his comment to the first part of the first verse of thirty fourth stanza in the Chapter 10 of Bhagavad Gita. Robert Oppenheimer never mentioned the next words in the same line – I am the Source of things to be. Perhaps he thought human beings only knew how to destroy or did not then realize the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The original Quote from Chapter X म्र्त्युह सर्वह्रास्चाहमुद्भावास्चा भाविश्यतम किर्तिही श्रीवाकिचा नारीणँ स्मृतिँमृधा Mrtyuh sarvahras-ca-ham-udbhavas-ca bhavishyatam Kirtih sririvakca narinam smrtir-medha I am the all-embracing Death, and the Source of things to be, and of Women, the Fame, Fortune, Speech, Memory, Intelligence. (Verse 34) Now in 2

Why Women Are Not Allowed In Sabarimala?

There is an ongoing debate in Hindu society on whether to allow or not to allow women in the age group of 10 to 50 to the famous Sabarimala Ayyappa Shrine in Kerala. The matter is presently under the consideration of the Supreme Court of India. Indian Young Lawyers Association and some women advocates had filed a petition challenging the ban on the entry to women in Sabarimala. Travancore Devaswom Board, which manages the shrine, has informed the Supreme Court that it is against allowing entry to women. The main reason pointed out was that “worshippers visit the temple only after observing penance for 41 days. Usually women between the age of 10 and 50 will not be physically capable of observing `vratham' for 41 days on physiological grounds (menstruation cycle).” 

This May There Is the Rare Blue Moon

In May 2007, the full moon will appear twice. The first full moon is on May 2 nd and the second full moon is on May 31 st . This rare second moon is known as ‘Blue Moon.’ No! The moon will not change its color to blue. A blue moon is the second full moon in a month. This second moon is based Gregorian calendar and therefore this rare sighting has nothing to do with Hindu Calendars. But there will be two ‘poornimas’ (full moon) in May. The blue moon was last sighted on July 31, 2004 . Now you must be thinking about the phrase ‘once in a blue moon,’ which means ‘not very often.’ Yes, the phrase is related to this rare sighting of the moon. For a blue moon to appear there must be at least 30 days in a month because t he average number of days between two full moons is around 29 days. Because of this, February will never have a blue moon. After the Blue Moon on May 31 st 2007 one has to wait till December 31 st 2009 . Since the date is on 31 st , depending on the t