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Krishnabai Temple Festival at Mahabaleshwar – Krishnabai Utsav

Krishnabai Temple Festival at Mahabaleshwar is annually observed in Phalgun month. It is the utsav dedicated to the Krishna River . Krishnabai Temple Festival at Mahabaleshwar will begin on March 25, 2024. Krishnabai Temple is the source of Krishna River . It is a very old temple but well maintained. The annual festival celebrates the birth the perennial river. Krishnabai Temple Festival at Mahabaleshwar starts on Phalgun Purnima tithi or the full moon day in Phalguna month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .

Abhasvaras – Hindu Gods Mentioned in Puranas – Abhasuras

Abhasvaras, or Abhasuras, are celestial beings mentioned in the Puranas and the Anusasana Parva of the Mahabharata. They are considered as a group of gods – there are a total 64 Abhasvaras of which 12 are considered important. They are the gods that supervise enlightenment. It is also stated in the Hindu scriptures that Abhasvaras are personifications of mental qualities. Literally, Abhasvaras mean the shining ones. The 12 main Abhasuras are: Jnana – knowledge Tapas – penance Atma – soul Danta – patience Shanti – peace Sama – tranquility Kama – desire Krodha – anger Mada – intoxication Jnta – knower Dama – restraint Moha – delusion Source – The Mahabharata book 13 Anusasana Parva by Kisari Mohan Ganguli Source – Hinduism – An Alphabetical Guide Roshen Dalal

Devi Karanjeshwari Devi Shimga Utsav at Gowalkot near Chiplun in Maharashtra – Karanjeshwari Devi Temple Festival

Devi Karanjeshwari Devi Shimga Utsav is annually observed in Phalgun month. It is the annual festival of Goddess Karanjeshwari Devi. The day is of importance at  Karanjeshwari   Devi   Temple  at Gowalkot near Chiplun in  Maharashtra . Karanjeshwari Devi Shimga Utsav in 2024 begins on March 22. Goddess Karanjeshwari Devi is the family deity or Kuldaivat of numerous Konkanastha Brahmins. Numerous unique rituals are observed during the period. Devi Karanjeshwari Devi Shimga Utsav is annually observed on Phalgun Shukla Paksha Trayodashi Tithi or the 13th day during the waxing phase of moon in Phalgun month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Hindu Temple near Trichy in Tamil Nadu Famous for treating Mental Illness

Sri Prasanna Venkatachalapathi Temple is popularly known as the Gunaseelam Temple or Perumal Temple located near Trichy in Tamil Nadu is famous for treating those suffering mental illness. It is widely believed that mentally challenged people get relief after praying at the temple. The temple management runs an institute exclusively dedicated to mentally challenged people. Along with medical treatment, faith also plays an important part in curing mentally challenged people. People who have mental illness are given accommodation in the temple for 48 days. Sacred water from the temple is sprinkled on the mentally challenged people at noon and night for 48 days. Belief is that one will get cured if they sincerely offer their prayers to the Sri Prasanna Venkatachalapathi. Related Gunaseelam Perumal TempleTiming Gunaseelam Temple Story