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Sateri Bhadrakali Utsav at Aronda – Sateri Bhadrakali Temple Festival

Sateri Bhadrakali Temple Festival is observed in Vaishakh month. It is known as Sateri Bhadrakali Utsav and the shrine is located at Aronda. Sateri Bhadrakali Temple Festival 2024 date is May 28. The annual festival attracts scores of devotees to this ancient and popular shrine at Aronda. Procession, pujas and other rituals dominate the day. Sateri Bhadrakali Temple Festival is observed on Vaishakh Krishna Paksha Panchami Tithi as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in western parts of India .

Kalika Devi Rathotsav at Shirasangi – Kalika Devi Temple Chariot Festival at Sirsangi near Belgaum in Karnataka

Sirsangi Kalika Devi Rathotsav or chariot pulling festival is observed in Jyeshta month. It is the most important festival and fair at Kalika Devi Temple at Shirasangi near Belgaum in Karnataka. In 2024, Kalika Devi Rathotsav at Shirasangi is on June 11. The annual festival attracts hundreds of devotees to the temple. The main attraction is the pulling of the chariot with the utsava murti of the deity worshipped in the temple. Kalika Devi Rathotsav is annually observed on Jyeshta Shukla Paksha Panchami Tithi or the fifth day during the waxing phase of moon in Jyeshta month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar in Karnataka.

Griha Lakshmi – Hindu Goddess Grihalakshmi

Grih Lakshmi, or Grahalakshmi, is a popular form of Goddess Lakshmi and she is the goddess of the household or home. Every Hindu believes that Griha Lakshmi is residing in the house and it is she who brings peace and prosperity. In several Hindu communities, daughter-in-law is considered as Graha Lakshmi. There is a popular belief that Griha Lakshmi does not reside in a house that is unclean and in which, there is no peace among family members. It is said that once she leaves a home, then violence, frustration, despair and anger rules in it. When she is present at a home there is love, peace and prosperity. There are numerous regional stories that details about Griha Lakshmi leaving a house and the house getting doomed. And how the members in the family try to bring back the Goddess by doing penance. But the most popular concept in Hinduism is the daughter-in-law being considered as Griha Lakshmi. This is primarily because it is through her that the family will

Why Hanuman murtis (idols) are painted red?

One of the most important colors used to paint Hanuman  murtis (idols), images and sculptures is red. Ever wondered why Hanuman idol is painted in read? The idols are painted red for the good of Sri Ram. It is said that Hanuman used to observe Sita wearing a red dot on her forehead. Mata Sita used to daily smear the parting of her hair with vermilion powder. One day a curious Hanuman asked Mata Sita, ‘Why are you smearing vermilion on your forehead and the parting of the hair?’ Sita replied, ‘It is for the good of Sri Ram.’ Hanuman, who always wanted to do something for Sri Ram, immediately took the vermilion powder and smeared it all over his body. To a stunned Mata Sita, Hanuman said ‘If you have to wear a red dot on forehead to achieve good of Sri Ram, I need to smear my whole body with red paint to achieve the good of Sri Ram. From that day, Lord Hanuman’s images are painted red.

Raja Ram Mohan Roy Birth Anniversary

Raja Ram Mohan Roy Birth Anniversary is annually observed on May 22. The day is remembered by thousands of people around world. His birthday is marked by remembering his contribution in bettering the world in which he lived. He was born on May 22, 1972. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was one of the great reformers of  India who challenged unethical practices Hindu society and culture and fought for women's rights and for an end to the practice of ‘sati.’ He died in 1833 while visiting  Bristol  in  Britain .

Dev Jaiteer Yatra at Tulas near Vengurla in Sindhudurg District – Dev Jatir Temple Festival at Tulas

Dev Jatir Yatra is annually held in Vaishakh month. It is the annual festival and fair the famous Dev Jaiteer Temple at Tulas near Vengurla in Maharashtra . The jatra attracts thousands of devotees. Dev Jaitir Yatra 2024 date is June 6. The annually festival is famous very unique rituals, jatra, arrival of pilgrims and procession. The jatra attracts villagers from nearby villages and town. Dev Jatir Yatra is annually observed on Vaishakh Amavasya day or the no moon day in Vaishakh month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .

Ashwini Nakshatra Color – Ashwini Nakshatra Lucky Colour

There are two shades of red color that is associated with Ashwini Nakshatra. The Ashwini Nakshatra lucky colour are Blood Red, Red and Orange . Wearing red or orange color dress and red or orange color stones are good for this Nakshatra born people. Please note that some regions and communities have a different color for Ashwini Nakshatra like maganta or other shades of red. Wearing red or orange color dress for interviews, competitions etc are lucky for Ashwini Nakshatra people. For financial solutions, freedom from debt, for attain wealth etc., you can wear Red or orange color stones.

Matching Stars for Chithira Nakshatram Born Boy – Matching Star for Chithira Nakshatra Male

Matching stars for Chithira Nakshatram born boy as per Kerala/Malayalam jyothisham is given below. It must be noted that the matching star is for male born in Chithira Nakshatram only. It is not for female born in the star. Chithira first half is in Kanya Rashi. The second half of the Nakshatra is in Tula Rashi. Matching Star for Chithira Nakshatra Male are: Matching Star for Chithira Nakshatra Male born in first half of the nakshatra Tiruvathira, Punirtham ¾, Atham, Chithira second half, Chothi, Vishakam, Triketta, Moolam, Uthradam, Tiruonam, Pooruruttathi ¼, and Revathi. Matching Star for Chithira Nakshatra Male born in last two quarter or last half of the Nakshatra Ashwathy, Kartika, Rohini, Punirtham ¼, Ayiliyam, Atham, Chothi, Vishakam, Triketta, Moolam, Uthradam, Thiruonam, Chathayam, Pooruruttathi and Revathi.

Matching Stars for Atham Nakshatram Born Boy – Matching Star for Atham Nakshatra Male

Matching stars for Atham Nakshatram born boy as per Kerala/Malayalam jyothisham is given below. It must be noted that the matching star is for male born in Atham Nakshatram only. It is not for female born in the star. Matching Star for Atham Nakshatra Male are: Makayiram last two quarter, Tiruvathira, Punirtham ¾, Uthram, Chithira, Chothi, Vishakam, Anizham, Triketta, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradam, Tiruonam, Avittam first half, Pooruruttathi ¼, Uthrittathi and Revathi.

Eight Planets Which Influence 12 hours of Day in Hindu Astrology – Navgrahas during Day Time

Except for Ketu, all the other 8 planets, or navgrahas, are believed to have an influence during the 12 hours of day as per Hindu astrology. These planets are called Yama Graha and have control from sunrise to sunset. The Yama Graha Planets are: Sun ( Ravi or Surya) Moon (Chandra) Mars (Mangal) Mercury (Budha) Jupiter (Guru) Venus (Shukra) Saturn (Shani) Rahu Rahu and Shani are considered inauspicious. The period controlled by Rahu is known as Rahu Kalam. Each planet controls 90 minutes of a day.

Chakrabjapooja at Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram – Chakrabjapuja

Chakrabjapooja is an ancient ritual performed at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. It is a very rare ritual and is performed to appease Bhagvan Srihari Vishnu, Surya and Chandra. The five-hour-long pooja is based on the “kalachakra” (wheel of time). Chakrabjapuja ritual involves an elaborate homam performed by the main temple priest at the Bhadradeepapura in the temple. The chakrabjapooja is considered one of the most complicated rituals in the Kerala school of tantra.  The puja involves drawing of the padmam - a drawing on the floor for tantric rituals. It is created by experts. Devotees can conduct the pooja as an offering. Devotees can offer the puja as an offering in two categories, an elaborate version costing Rs 40,000 and another costing Rs  15,000. The elaborate Chakrabjapooja is the most costly puja in the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The ritual which was last performed 30 years ago was restarted on Vishu 2015.

Thalappoli Pooram Festival at Parakkottukavu Devi Temple at Thiruvilwamala in Kerala - Parakkottukavu Thalappoli 2024 Date

Thalappoli Festival at Parakkottukavu Devi Temple is observed on the last Sunday in Meda Masam (April – May). Parakkottukavu Thalappoli 2024 date is May 12. The Thalappoli is part of the most important temple festival at the shrine located at Thiruvilwamala in Kerala.  The festival is also famous for Vedikettu or fireworks. The festival includes ezhunnallathu of the deity atop a caparisoned elephant accompanied by the traditional ensemble of Panchavadyam and melam, performance of traditional art forms such as Poothan, Thira, Kari Vesham, effigies and kala vela. A total of 21 elephants participate in the annual pooram festival. Three villages in the region arrive at the temple with 7 elephants each. The three desams Padinjattumuri , Kizhakkumuri and Pampady competes in a very healthy manner to make the pooram a grand spectacle. താലപ്പൊലി ദിവസം മൂന്ന് ദേശങ്ങളുടെയും എഴുന്നള്ളിപ്പുകൾ താലപ്പൊലിപ്പാറയിൽ എത്തി പഞ്ചവാദ്യം സമാപിച്ചതിനു ശേഷം. വൈകീട്ട് 5 മണിക്ക് കൂട്ടിയെഴുന്നള്ളിപ്പിന