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Vinadhara Dakshinamurti – About the Manifestation of Vinadhara Dakshinamurti form of Shiva

Shiva Vinadhara Dakshinamurti is one of four manifestation of Dakshinamurti. Shiva as Dakshinamurti is the supreme teacher of ultimate awareness, understanding, and knowledge. Veenadhara means one carries the musical instrument Veena. As Vinadhara Dakshinamurti, Shiva expounds on the timeless principles of vocal and instrumental music, which is known to lead to liberation or moksha. In Hindu tradition, music is compared to yogic practice and both involve the control of breath, mental absorption, and the ultimate release from all obsessions of the mind. Shiva as Vinadhara Dakshinamurti is depicted as having four hands. The lower left hand holds the neck of the Veena and the lower right hand is plucking the strings of Veena. The upper left hand sometimes hold a axe or trident. The upper right hand holds noose or skull. "Dakshinamurti" literally means "one who faces south." In Hinduism, South is the direction associated with change, transformation,

Avittam Nakshatram Matching Stars for Marriage – Avittam Nakshatra Marriage Compatibility

Avittam Nakshatram matching stars for marriage in details is given below. Avittam is the 23rd birth star among the 27 Nakshatra in Hindu horoscope and astrology. Avittam marriage compatibility or the very best matching stars are Magham, Uthiram (2nd, 3rd and 4th quarter), Chothi, Vishakam (1st, 2nd, 3rd quarter), Moolam, Uthiradam and Thiruonam. Other good matching stars with Avittam are Kartika, Uthiram (1st Quarter) Atham, Chithira, Vishakam (4th quarter), Anizham, Triketta, Pooradam, Avittam and Chathayam. Ashwathy, Bharani, Rohini, Thiruvathira, Pooyam, Ayiliyam, Pooram, Pooruruttathi and Uthrittathi are okay – means not bad. Stars that do not match with Avittam are Makayiram, Punirtham and Revathi.

Chaturdashi on Tuesday – Fourteenth Day of Fortnight on Tuesday – Angarak Chaturdashi

When Chaturdashi Tithi, or the fourteenth day, during the fortnight falls on Tuesday it is known as Angarak Chaturdashi. The day is highly meritorious for performing Yama Tarpanam and other rituals dedicated to the departed souls.  Angarak Yog is associated with fiery Mangal. Chaturdashi on Tuesday is even highly meritorious if it happens during the Krishna Paksha or the waning phase of moon.

Tirumantiram in English – Download English Translation of Thirumantiram in English in pdf format

Tirumantiram is considered the final authority on subtle matters of philosophy and theology in Shaiva Siddhanta. The original text is in Tamil. Now  you can download the Download English Translation of Tirumantiram in English in pdf format. The book is provided for free by Himalayan Academy . Examples from the book Love Profound Howe'er well the two garlics and musk boil and mix, Yet will musk's fragrance stand overtopping all, So may all space mix and hold the God as One, Yet, upwelling, pours forth Isan's love profound. Illusions Vanish The Birthless is He, the Divine Mad, of Compassion vast, The Deathless is He, the Boundless One, Granter of Joys all, To Him kneel, and, kneeling, shall find Naught becomes Maya, the bond immemorial. Link – Download English Translation of Tirumantiram in English in pdf format

Telugu Chaitra Month 2024 – Chaitra Masa in Traditional Calendar in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in 2024

Chaitra Month, or Chaitra Masa, is the first month in a traditional Telugu calendar followed in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Chaitra Masa 2024 in Telugu calendar is from April 9 to May 8. Krodhi Samvatsara and Shak Year 1946 begins on the first day of the Chaitra month which is celebrated as Telugu New Year (Ugadi). Some of the important festivals and auspicious days include Ugadi, Chaitra Navratri, Soubhagya Gauri Vratam and Ram Navami. Sankatahara Chavithi monthly fasting dedicated to Lord Ganesh is on April 27, 2024 – Moonrise is at 10:10 PM – Indian standard time. Chaitra Masa 2024 Shukla and Krishna Paksha Chaitra Masa 2024 Shukla Paksha or bright phase of moon in Telugu Calendar is from April 9 to April 23. Chaitra Masa 2024 Krishna Paksha or dark phase of moon in Telugu Calendar is from April 24 to May 8. Telugu Chaitra month Ekadasi dates are: Kamada Ekadasi – April 19 Varuthini Ekadasi – May 4 Shiva Pradosham Fasting Dates in Telugu Chaitra