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Dampatya Ashtami Vrat

Dampatya Ashtami is observed in Kartik month. The Dampatya Ashtami Vrat is observed by married couples for Dampatya Sukh or happiness in married life. Dampatya Ashtami 2024 date is October 24. The vrat on the day is observed for peace, happiness and prosperity. Both husband and wife observe the vrat. The fasting on the day begins at sunrise and ends with the sighting of the moon. Puja on the day is dedicated to Shiva and Parvati – Vishnu and Lakshmi. Prayers are offered by couples in the morning and evening on the day. A single meal is eaten on the day without salt. You can also fast by taking fruits and milk. Evening puja is observed during moonrise. The fasting also ends. Couples should donate food and clothes to poor people on the day. Dampatya Ashtami is observed on Kartik Krishna Paksha Ashtami – the eighth day during the waning phase of moon in Kartik Month as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India .

Dakor Temple Timings – Opening and Closing Time at Dakor Temple in Gujarat

Dakor Temple in Gujarat is dedicated to Bhagvan Sri Krishna. Detail Dakor temple timings is given below. Please note that the opening and closing time at the temple might be extended during festivals and important rituals. There might be reduced timing at the Dakor Temple during Grahan or eclipse. Dakor Temple Timing Morning opening and closing time 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM Evening opening and closing time 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Extended timing during temple festival and Sri Krishna Janmashtami.

Venkateshwara Mantra Text in Hindi and English – Venkateshwara Gayatri Mantra

Chanting of Venkateshwara Gayatri Mantra is considered highly meritorious while worshipping Hindu God Hanuman. The Venkateshwara mantra text in Hindi and English is given below. The mantra is chanted for attaining wealth. It is believed that Venkateshwara blesses on with money and prosperity. The mantra should be chanted daily morning and evening. Venkateshwara Mantra Text in Hindi Venkateshwara Gayatri Mantra in English OM Nirnajanaya Vidmahe Nirapasaya Dheemahee Tanno Srinivasa Prachodayat

Sixteen Names of Balarama

Balarama, the elder brother, of Sri Krishna is worshipped as independent deity in many temples in Orissa. Here is referred as Balabhadra or Baladevjew or Baladeva Jeu. The sixteen names of Balarama are chanted for overcoming fear and attaining strength to overcome enemeies. The sixteen names of Balarama are Hari, Damodar, Haladhar, Madhusudan,  Govinda,  Tribikram Gobardhana, Janardana,  Purusottama, Sudarsana, Balabhadra, Vamana, Vasudeva, Visnu, Narayan and Padmanava.

Mankameshwar Mandir – Shiva Temple at Daliganj in Lucknow

Mankameshwar Mandir, at Daliganj in Lucknow , is located on the banks of the Gomti River . This Shiva Temple was constructed by Lakshman of Ramayana during the Treta Yuga. Legend has it that Lakshman had no peace of mind after abandoning Mata Sita in the forest. Sri Ram had asked Lakshman to leave Sita in the forest after some people in Ayodhya doubted her chastity. To get peace of mind Lakshman established the mandir and did penance here. Another legend has it that Mateyndranath, disciple of Gorakhnath, advised King Hiranya Dhanu to build the temple. The king had approached the great yogi for a solution to win battles. And the solution was to build a Shiva Temple . The original temple is said to have had 23 golden domes. The temple was ruined and was later built by a South Indian Shaiva Saint. The present structure was built during the 19 th century. The Shivling worshipped in the temple is south facing. Santoshi Ma, Dattatreya, Nandi, Kartikeya, Ganesha, Ma