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Vaman Maharaj Janmotsav at Savner near Amravati – Vaman Maharaj Birth Anniversary Festival

Vaman Maharaj Janmotsav is annually observed in Magh month. It is the birth anniversary festival of Vaman Maharaj and is observed mainly at Savner near Amravati . Devotees attend prayer meetings and other programs on the day. Vaman Maharaj Janmotsav 2025 date is February 22. The Ashram of Vaman Maharaj is located at Savner near Amravati in Maharashtra . Vaman Maharaj Janmotsav is annually observed on Magh Krishna Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during the waning phase of moon in Magh month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .

Bhanudas Maharaj Jayanti at Waigaon near Amravati

Bhanudas Maharaj Jayanti is annually observed in Magh month. It is the birth anniversary of Bhanudas Maharaj and is observed mainly at Waigaon near Amravati . Devotees attend prayer meetings and other programs on the day. Bhanudas Maharaj Jayanti 2025 date is February 21. The Ashram of Bhanudas Maharaj is located at Waigaon near Amravati in Maharashtra . Bhanudas Maharaj Jayanti is annually observed on Magh Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during the waning phase of moon in Magh month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .

Anand Swami Punyatithi at Jalna

Anand Swami Punyatithi is annually observed in Magh month. It is the death anniversary of Sant Anand Swami and is observed mainly at Jalna. Devotees attend prayer meetings and other programs on the day. Anand Swami Punyatithi 2025 date is February 21. The Samadhi mandir of Anand Swami is located at Jalna. The temple is more than 250 years old and was built by Maratha warrior Mahadji Shinde. Anand Swami Punyatithi is annually observed on Magh Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during the waning phase of moon in Magh month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .

Pandu in the Mahabharata – Story of the Father of Pandavas

Pandu was the father of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata.  Story of the birth of Pandu is narrated in Adi Parva of the Mahabharata. Ambalika was the youngest of the three daughters of Kashi. She was married to Vichitravirya, the king of Hastinapura and son of Shantanu. Vichitravirya died before he had a child with Ambalika. To continue the Kuru lineage, Sage Vyasa was asked by Queen Satyavati to beget son. Thus Pandu was born to Ambalika.  The word Pandu means ‘pale.’  It is said that Amabalika on seeing Sage Vyasa had turned pale and thus had given birth to a pale child. Pandu had got the right to rule Hastinapura as his elder brother Dhritarashtra was blind. Pandu married Kunti and Madri. Pandu during a hunting expedition had killed a deer which was mating. The deer was actually Sage Kindama who was mating with his wife in deer form. Before dying, the sage cursed Pandu that he will fall dead if he ever mated with his wives. After this incident, Pandu gave the thr

Shri Awajisiddha Maharaj Mahotsav at Sungaon – Awajisiddha Maharaj Festival

Shri Awajisiddha Maharaj Mahotsav is annually observed in Magh month. The fair and festival is dedicated to Guru Shri Awajisiddha Maharaj. The day is of importance at Sungaon near Buldhana in Maharashtra . Shri Awajisiddha Maharaj Mahotsav 2025 date is February 19. The main festivities are organized at the shrine and sacred place associated with Shri Awajisiddha Maharaj at Sungaon. Shri Awajisiddha Maharaj Mahotsav is annually observed on Magh Krishna paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during the waning phase of moon in Magh month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .

Brahmachari Maharaj Punyatithi at Panet near Akola

Brahmachari Maharaj Punyatithi is annually observed in Magh month. It is the death anniversary of Sant Brahmachari Maharaj and is observed at Panet near Akola in Maharashtra . Brahmachari Maharaj Punyatithi 2025 date is February 19. The teachings of Sadguru Brahmachari Maharaj are relevant even today. Hundreds of people participate in various prayers and satsangs on the day. Brahmachari Maharaj Punyatithi is annually observed on Magh Krishna paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during the waning phase of moon in Magh month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .

Birbalnath Maharaj Yatra – Mangrulnath or Mangrulpir Fair and Festival

Birbalnath Maharaj Yatra is annually observed in Magh month. The fair and festival is also known as Mangrulnath or Mangrulpir Yatra. Birbal Nath Maharaj Shrine is located at Mangrulpir near Washim in Maharashtra . Birbal Nath Maharaj Yatra 2025 date is February 17. The fair and festival is organized at the Birbal Nath Temple located here. Large number of people participate in this annually festival. People from nearby states like Madhya Pradesh also participate in the fair. Birbalnath Maharaj Yatra is annually observed on Magh Krishna Paksha Panchami Tithi or the fifth day during the waning phase of moon in Magh month.

Godad Maharaj Punyatithi at Karjat

Sadguru Godad Maharaj Punyatithi is annually observed in Magh month. It is the death anniversary of great saint Godad Maharaj and is of importance at Karjat. Godad Maharaj Punyatithi 2025 date is February 16. The temple dedicated to Sadguru Godad Maharaj is located at Karjat. He was a great devotee of Lord Vithoba. He spread the universal teaching of love and non-violence. Sadguru Godad Maharaj Punyatithi is observed on Magh Krishna Paksha Chaturthi Tithi or the fourth day during the waning phase of moon in Magh month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .

Mardol Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple Festival in Goa - Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple Jatra

Mardol Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple Festival in Goa is observed in Magh month. The festival is observed for 7 days. The most important event during the festival is the jatra. Mardol Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple Festival 2025 date is from February 16 to February 23. The annual festival is observed from Magh Krishna Paksha Chaturthi to Magh Krishna Paksha Dasami – the fourth day during the waning phase of moon in Magh month to the tenth day during the waning phase of moon in magh month. The Rathotsava is observed on the last day of the festival. The first day there is the Maharathanusthan, Garuda Rohan, at night Mayurasana Utsava, Ashtavadhana Seva. The second day - Maharatha Rohan, Dhwajarohan, Mahaparvani day. The third day – In the morning Palkhi Procession to Tali, Ashtavadhana Seva etc., at night Garuda Vahana Utsava. The fourth day – At night Ambari Procession. The fifth day – At night Lalaki - Sukhasana Utsava. The sixth day – At night Ambari Proce

Janubai Yatra at Rajapur near Khatav in Maharashtra – Rajapur Janubai Devi Temple Festival

Janubai Yatra is annually observed in Magh month. The fair and festival organized yearly at the Rajapur Janubai Devi Temple is popularly known as Janubai Yatra. The festival attracts hundreds of people. Rajapur Janubai Yatra 2025 date is February 15. The main ritual during the period includes pujas, palki, and chariot pulling. The fair and festival attracts people from nearby regions. Rajapur Janubai Yatra is annually organized on Magh Krishna Paksha Tritiya Tithi or the third day during the waning phase of moon in Magh month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .

Harbadi Utsav and Kalbhairav Yatra at Billur in Jath near Sangli

Harbadi Utsav and Kalbhairav Yatra are annually observed in Magh month. The festival at the Kalbhairav Temple here is known as Harbadi Utsav and Kalbhairav Yatra. The fair and festival involves chariot pulling and other rituals. Harbadi Utsav and Kalbhairav Yatra 2025 date is February 14. Hundreds of people attend this festival dedicated to the fierce Kalbhairav form of Shiva. People from nearby villages attend the fair. Harbadi Utsav and Kalbhairav Yatra is observed on Magh Krishna Paksha Dwitiya Tithi or the second day during the waning phase of moon in Magh month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .

Guru Channaveer Hotgi Punyatithi at Hotgi near Solapur

Guru Channaveer Hotgi Punyatithi is annually observed in Magh month. It is the death anniversary of Channaveer Guru and the day is of great significance at Hotgi near Solapur. Guru Channaveer Hotgi Punyatithi 2025 date is February 14. Guru Channaveer belongs to the Shaivite tradition and he spread the teachings of dharma among people. Hundreds of people attend various satsangs and prayer meetings organized on the day. Guru Channaveer Hotgi Punyatithi is observed on Magh Krishna Paksha Dwitiya Tithi or the second day during the waning phase of moon in Magh month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Silver Chariot during Thaipusam Procession at Batu Caves

This year it is the 125th year of Thaipusam celebrations at the Batu Caves . A silver chariot procession is held during the festival. The original silver chariot has undergone restoration this year. The official journey of the chariot is known as Vellotam. The journey is from Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves to the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Kuala Lumpur . The silver chariot carries the murti of Muruga and his consorts Valli and Devayani. The Star Online reports  In conjunction with the 125th year of celebrating Thaipusam at Batu Caves this year, the silver chariot underwent a RM 150,000 upgrade. It will make its maiden journey, called the vellotam, from the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves to the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 31 at 8pm.  The silver chariot carrying Lord Muruga and his consorts Valli and Theivanai will head back to Batu Caves on Feb 1 at 10pm for the Thaipusam festival.

Sri Ramana Maharishi Thoughts on Meditation and Self Enquiry – Which is Better?

The goal is the same for the one who meditates and the one who practices self enquiry. One attains stillness through meditation, the other through knowledge. One strives to attain something; the other seeks the one who strives to attain. The former takes a longer time, but in the end attains the Self. Mentally imagining oneself to be the supreme reality, which shines as existence-consciousness-bliss, is meditation. Fixing the mind in the Self so that the unreal seed of delusion will die is enquiry. Whoever meditates upon the self in whatever mental image attains it only in that image. Those peaceful ones who remain quiet without any such mental image attain the noble and unqualified state of the formless state of the Self. Self enquiry directly leads to realization by removing the obstacles which make you think that the Self is not already realized. Meditation differs according to the degree of advancement of the seeker. If one is fit for it one might directly hold on