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Parrot in Hinduism – Parakeet as Vehicle or Vahana of Hindu Gods

Parrot in Hinduism is the Vahana or vehicle of Kamadev and his consort Rati. It is Parakeet that is associated with Hindu tradition – but the general term used is parrot. Goddess Meenakshi (Parvati) at the world famous Madurai Meenakshi Temple is depicted holding a parrot in her right hand. The bird is also associated with Goddess Andal, the Tamil poet and saint, and the foremost devotee of Sri Ranganatha (Vishnu). Kamadev is depicted as riding a parrot. Atop the parrot he is shown as taking aim with his bow made from sugarcane and arrows of flowers. It is believed that it is his arrows that instigate sexual desire in human beings. Parrots are also used in India by astrologers to predict future. The caged parrots are taught to pick cards and it is then used to tell fortune. Animal rights activists and bird lovers have opposed this practice of clipping the wings of birds and keeping them caged.

A Quiz on the Narasimha Incarnation of Lord Vishnu - Narasingha Avatar Quiz

This is a quiz based on the Narasimha Avatar of Lord Vishnu. The questions are based on the information about the incarnation found in the Bhagavad Purana. You can take the quiz below it is in embedded format. Narasimha is the _________ incarnation of Vishnu  Third  Fourth  Sixth  Fifth  To annihilate which demon did Vishnu appear as Narasimha Hiranyakashipu  Maricha  Hiranyaksha  Karthaveeryarjuna  The reason for Hiranyakashipu’s anger towards Vishnu  Vishnu killed his father  Vishnu took away his powers  Vishnu killed his brother  Vishnu Killed his son  Hiranyakashipu performed Tapas or austerities to impress which Hindu God?  Shiva  Brahma  Vishnu  Ganesha  Hiranyakashipu did not ask this as a boon?  Living being created Brahma should not kill him  He should not be killed by a weapon He should no die inside house or outside house  He should not be killed by Vishnu  Hiranyakashipu asked people to worship…  Shiva  Brahma  Hiranyakashipu – their king  Gan

Monacha Sri Bhagavathy Temple - Festival - Kaliyattam At Sri Bhagavathy Temple in Monacha near Kasargod

Monacha  Sri   Bhagavathy   Temple  is located at Monacha near Kasargod in Kerala. The famous Kaliyattam festival in the temple is held in Makaram month. Annual Prathishta Dinam, or the murti (idol) consecration ceremony is observed in Meda Masam (April – May). The annual Pooram festival is held on Pooram nakshatra in Kumbha Masam. A popular shrine in the region Monacha Sri Bhagavathy Temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi. The sanctum sanctorum is square in shape. It is a typical Kerala style temple. The walls of the sanctum and decorated with bronze lamps.  Hundreds of people participate in this annual fair and festival at the temple. Daily puja is performed as per Kerala Brahmin Tantric puja way. Chowa Vilakku is held on the first Tuesday of all Malayalam months.  One of the rarest form of theyyam popularly known as Panjuruli is performed during the Kaliyattam festival in Makaram month.  Poorakkali is held in Meenam month in the temple. This unique ritual is dedicated

Thootha Pooram 2024 – Pooram Festival at Sree Thootha Bhagavathi Temple in Kerala

Thootha Pooram is annually observed in Meda Masam (April – May) at Tootha Village in Malappuram District in Kerala. Thootha Pooram is the most important festival at the Sree Thootha Bhagavathi Temple . Thootha Pooram 2024 date is May 13.  The Pooram at Tootha Village is similar to the Pooram observed in Thrissur. Display of colorful umbrellas with unique designs atop caparisoned elephants by two teams is the main attraction. Thousands of people from Malappuram and Palakkad District arrive to witness this annual Pooram festival. Thootha Pooram also marks the end of the Pooram festival in Malabar or Northern Kerala . The temple is located around 28 km from Palakkad and around 24 km from Malappuram. Thootha Kalavela – Kala Vela Festival at Sree Thootha Bhagavathi Temple in Kerala Thootha Kalavela is annually observed in Meda Masam (April – May) at  Tootha   Village  in Malappuram District in Kerala. Thootha Kalavela is part of the annual festival at the 

Haryashvas Story – Sons Of Daksha Prajapati Who Declined To Procreate

Haryashvas were the sons of Daksha Prajapati and Asikini. They were the first to born of Maithuni Shrishti or through normal copulation. The births before that were outside the sphere of physical science – mostly it was referred as mind born. The story of Haryashvas is found in the Linga Purana and also in other scriptures. The union between Daksha and Asikini produced 5000 sons. Sage Narada narrated about the fruitlessness of worldly pursuits to the Haryashvas. Sage Narada suggested that they should first gain knowledge and understand about worldliness and what is Real. So they went out in search of answer to questions posed by Sage Narada. They then became celibate and performed intense austerities. They never returned back to Prajapati. Thus the aim of Daksha Prajapati to populate the world through Haryashvas was not fulfilled. In some scriptures, instead of Asikini it is Prasooti who is the wife of Daksha Prajapati.

Narsinhwadi – Holy Place Associated with Sri Narasimha Saraswati – Narsobachiwadi – Narsobawadi

Narsobachiwadi or Narsobawadi is a holy place, 22 km from Sangli in Maharashtra , associated with Sri Narasimha Saraswati, a follower of Sri Dattatreya. The place is known as Narsinhwadi after the famous saint. The place is holy because it is located on the confluence of five rivers – Siva, Bhadra, Kumbhi, Bhagwati and Saraswati. The rivers merge in the Krishna River . Padukas of Sri Narasimha Saraswati is worshipped in a temple here. Narsinhwadi is famous for its scenic beauty and there are numerous shrines and sacred places here. Narsobachiwadi – Narsobawadi is around 22 km from Sangli in Maharashtra.

Rudra Pashupata Homam Importance – Information about Rudra Pasupata Homam

Rudra Pasupata Homam is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva. It is usually performed in Kartika Month – Karthigai Masam as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Performing the Rudra Pashupata Homam helps in fulfilling desires and wishes of the devotee. By performing one can increase positive energy, which helps in attaining success in daily life. It is also performed to escape from negative influence of navgrahas. The homam is also good for overcoming enemies. The popular belief is that it helps in solving relationship related problems. The homam is mainly performed at the famous Kalahasti Temple at Srisailam.

Bharani Nakshatra Color – Barani Nakshatra Lucky Colour

There are two shades of red color that is associated with Barani Nakshatra. The Bharani Nakshatra lucky colours 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 Bharani Nakshatra like maganta or other shades of red. Wearing red or orange color dress for interviews, competitions etc are lucky for Barani Nakshatra people. For financial solutions, freedom from debt, for attain wealth etc., you can wear Red or orange color stones.

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

Matching stars for Vishakam Nakshatram born boy as per Kerala/Malayalam jyothisham is given below. It must be noted that the matching star is for male born in Vishakam Nakshatram only. It is not for female born in the star. Vishakam first ¾ quarter is in Tula Rashi and the last quarter of Vishakam is in Vrischika Rashi. Matching Star for Vishakam Nakshatra Male are: Matching Star for Vishakam Nakshatra Male born in first ¾ quarter of the nakshatram: Ashwathy, Bharani, Rohini, Makayiram first half, Punirtham ¼, Pooyam, Ayiliyam, Atham, Chothi, Vishakam, Anizham, Triketta, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradam, Tiruonam, Avittam, Chathayam, Pooruruttathi, Uthrittathi and Revathi – born girls are good for Vishakam Nakshatra boy born in first ¾ quarter Matching Star for Vishakam Nakshatra Male born in last ¼ quarter of the nakshatram: Ashwathy, Bharani, Rohini, Makayiram first half, Makam, Pooram, Uthram ¼, Chothi, Vishakam, Anizham, Triketta, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradam, Tiruona

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

Matching stars for Chothi Nakshatram born boy as per Kerala/Malayalam jyothisham is given below. It must be noted that the matching star is for male born in Chothi Nakshatram only. It is not for female born in the star. Matching Star for Chothi Nakshatra Male are: Ashwathy, Makayiram first half, Punirtham ¼, Pooyam, Ayiliyam, Atham, Chothi, Vishakam, Anizham, Triketta, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradam, Tiruonam, Avittam, Chathayam, Pooruruttathi, Uthrittathi and Revathi – born girls are good for Chothi Nakshatram Born Boy.

Tree to Carve Jagannath Murti for Puri Jagannath Temple Nabakalebara Found at Kharipadia under Raghunathpur block in Jagatsinghpur District

The tree to carve Lord Jagannath Murti during Nabakalebara 2015 was found at Kharipadia Village under Raghunathpur block in Jagatsinghpur District in Odisha. Along with Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Sudarshna are the four important mutis worshipped at Puri Jagannath Temple . During the  Nabakalebara ritual , new murtis are carved and they replace the existing murtis worshipped in the Puri Jagannath Temple .  The New Indian Express reports  The holy Neem tree is located on the embankment of river Paika. There is a burial ground nearby. There are ant hills near the tree. Dasmohapatra said that the tree has the symbols of Shankha (conch), Chakra (wheel), Padma (lotus), Gada (mace) and Trishul. Apart from these, it bears the symbol of an elephant head. Prior to finalising the tree, the Banjagis visited the site six times and examined all the holy signs. The tree has four branches over the main trunk.  Kharipadia village chief Krushna Chandra Mallic