Dedicated to Hindu God Ganesha, Southadka Ganapathi Temple is a very popular shrine near Dharmasthala in Karnataka. Southadka Mahaganapathi Temple is located about 3 km from Kokkada in Belthangadi Taluk of Dakshina Kannda District. The unique aspect of the Southadka Ganesha Temple is that the murti of the temple is located in an open field. There is no sanctum sanctorum or regular temple. The temple is decorated with bells offered by devotees. Located amidst pristine nature, the shrine breaks all manmade barriers between god, living beings and nature. The shrine is also noted for large number of monkeys. Legend has it that around 800 years ago, a Ganapati temple administrated by a local royal family was destroyed in war. The murti of Ganesha worshipped in the temple was found by cowherd boys. They carried it to a nearby open field and performed pujas and offered tender cucumber. Ganesha takes the name from tender cucumber (Southe) and vast field (Adka) – South

Rohini Nakshatra (birth star) born people will have good Tarabalam generally with following Nakshatra born people: Rohini Tarabalam is used for looking marriage compatibility, business partnership and other deals. Rohini Good Nakshatra Tarabalam with: Ashwini Nakshatra Bharani Krittika Nakshatra Mrigasira, Punarvasu, Magha, Purvaphalguni Nakshatra Uttaraphalguni, Chitra, Visakha, Moola, Purvashada Nakshatra Uttarashada, Dhanishta, Purvabhadra Nakshatra Please note that this is only a general list. Please note that in some regions Tarabalam is calculated daily based on the day’s Nakshatra. In such cases the general list should be ignored.

Kommu Koya Tribals in Khammam District of Telangana believes Mata Sabari or Ramayana was from their community. They celebrate the relationship by performing the Sabari Smruthi Yatra. Folk dances are performed as part of the event at the Sri Sitaramachandra Swami Temple at Bhadrachalam.  Mata Sabari , an old woman mentioned in the Ramayana, attained moksha through her devotion to Bhagvan Sri Ram. Through the story of Sabari, Sri Ram demonstrated to the world that what is more important is devotion and not caste, creed or the value of the offerings. Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple at Bhadrachalam is one of the most popular temples dedicated to Bhagavan Sri Ram.

Lakulisha Murti (Idol) worshipped in the Almora Jageshwar Temple was stolen in the 1960s. The murti was recently returned temple by the Archeology Survey of India. Lakulisha is a manifestation of Shiva. India Today reports  The 9th-10th century stone sculpture was recovered from the US in the late 90s by the Archaeological Survey of India's antiquity section. But the idol, which is 52 cm in height and 32 cm in width, has been brought back home only now.  The stolen idol was part of a cluster of 124 large and small stone temples dating back to 9th to 13th Century in the late 60s. After it was stolen from Almora's Jageshwar temple, which is an ASI-protected monument since 1915, the sculpture reportedly ended up in New York 's Metropolitan Museum . The museum agreed to return three sculptures - idols of Lord Lakulisha from Almora, Lord Vishnu from Madhya Pradesh and Lord Buddha from Bihar to India in the late 90s.  But now the idol is back to where it righ

Talk about Diwali and few things that come to the mind immediately are firecrackers, lights (diyas), sweets and Rangolis (color). But Deepavali is more than a colorful festival and is not all about celebrations and revelry. The Diwali lights which symbolize victory of good over evil also suggest the need for the removal of spiritual darkness created by ignorance and ego. Hindus also conduct important pujas and rituals on Diwali day like Lakshmi Puja, Kuber Puja and Sharda Pujan. Here is a step by step guide to what to do on Diwali day. Cleanliness is given top priority during Diwali as Goddess Lakshmi is welcomed into the home. Diwali is also the time for a fresh and new beginning. People forgive and forget misdeeds and resolve to live in peace, harmony and purity by observing dharma. Personal discord and family conflicts are forgiven and unity and harmony is welcomed. All pujas and rituals begin on Diwali day after praying to Lord Ganesha. Special prayers are also

Swati Nakshatra (birth star) born people will have good Tarabalam generally with following Nakshatra born people: Swati Tarabalam is used for looking marriage compatibility, business partnership and other deals. Swati Good Nakshatra Tarabalam with: Krittika Nakshatra Rohini Mrigasira Punarvasu Nakshatra Aslesha Uttaraphalguni Hasta Chitra Vishakha Nakshatra Jyeshta Uttarashada Nakshatra Sravana Dhanishta Purvabhadra Nakshatra Revati Please note that this is only a general list. Please note that in some regions Tarabalam is calculated daily based on the day’s Nakshatra. In such cases the general list should be ignored.