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Why Ketaki Flower is not offered to Lord Shiva?

Ketaki, known as umbrella tree or screw pine or keura in Hindi, is barred from the worship of Lord Shiva. It is not offered during pujas and worship as it is cursed by Lord Shiva. There is an interesting story mentioned in the Puranas that explains why Ketaki Flower is forbidden. Once Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu got it into a fight over who is supreme. To sort out the issue Lord Shiva made His first appearance in the form of Jyotirlinga or Lingodabhavamurti (a column of fire with no end or beginning) before Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. Lord Shiva intervened in the fight and said whoever can find out the origin or end of the Shivling is superior. Lord Brahma and Vishnu set off to explore the beginning and end of the mighty column of light. Vishnu went down in the form of a boar and Lord Brahma went up in the form of a swan. Lord Vishnu was unable to find the base and came up and admitted defeat. Brahma on his journey upwards came across a Ketaki flower. Brah

Goddess Bhaveshvari

Goddess Bhaveshvari is a manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. This form of Mother Goddess is worshipped mainly rural Maharashtra , Karnataka and parts of Andhra Pradesh. She is worshipped for good harvest, early cure from epidemics and also for good and healthy children. One of the most popular temples dedicated to Goddess Bhaveshvari is located at Modage   Village near Belgaum in Karnataka. A huge fair and festival dedicated to Goddess Bhaveshvari is observed from Magh Purnima Tithi to Magh Krishna Paksha Dwitiya Tithi.

Birthstone for August Born Male and Female – Gem Stone for August Month

Each person born in a particular month has a birthstone or gem stone dedicated to them. For male and female born in August month, the birthstone is Peridot. Wearing peridot stone is lucky for both girls and boys born in the month. Ruby is known as ghritmani in Hindi and other regional languages in India . An alternative stone August month born people can wear is Sardonyx You can also wear peridot during date, engagement and other functions. Wearing the stone in ring or chain for interviews, competitions etc are lucky for August Born. For financial solutions, freedom from debt, for attain wealth etc., you can wear ruby or peridot or Sardonyx.

Lucky Color for August Born – Which is the lucky color for August born people?

Which is the lucky color for August born people? The lucky color for August born male and female is Pale Green. Wearing green color dress and green color stones like peridot are good for August born men and women. You can also wear dress with other shades of pale green during date, engagement and other functions. Wearing pale green color dress for interviews, competitions etc are lucky for August Born. For financial solutions, freedom from debt, for attain wealth etc., you can wear green color stones.

Marriage Pooruruttathi Nakshatram Female – Suitable Matching Stars for Pooruruttathi Nakshatram Born Girl

Matching stars for Pooruruttathi Nakshatram born girl as per Kerala/Malayalam jyothisham is given below. It must be noted that the matching star is for female born in Pooruruttathi Nakshatram only. It is not for male born in the star. Pooruruttathi first ¾ quarter is in Kumbha Rashi and the next ¼ quarter is in Meena Rashi. Matching birth stars Pooruruttathi Nakshatram first ¾ quarter born girl Ashwathy, Punirtham first ¾ quarter, Uthram last three quarter, Atham, Chithira, Chothi, Vishakam, Anizham, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradam, Thiruonam, Avittam, Chathayam and Pooruruttathi first three quarter – born boys are good for Pooruruttathi Nakshatram first ¾ quarter born girl. Matching birth stars Pooruruttathi Nakshatram last quarter born girl Punirtham, Uthram last three quarter, Atham, Chithira, Chothi, Vishakam, Anizham, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradam, Thiruonam, Avittam, Chathayam and Pooruruttathi and Uthrittathi – born boys are good for Pooruruttathi Nakshatram last ¼ qua

Marriage Chatayam Nakshatram Female – Suitable Matching Stars for Chathayam Nakshatram Born Girl

Matching stars for Chatayam Nakshatram born girl as per Kerala/Malayalam jyothisham is given below. It must be noted that the matching star is for female born in Chathayam Nakshatram only. It is not for male born in the star. Matching Star for Chatayam Nakshatra Female are: Kartika, Thiruvathira, Pooram, Uthram, Atham, Chithira, Chothi, Vishakam, Triketta, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradam, Thiruonam, Avittam, Chathayam, Pooruruttathi first three quarter and Revati – born boys are good for Chatayam Nakshatram born girl.

Book – Kamandalu: The Seven Sacred Rivers of Hinduism

Book titled “Kamandalu: The Seven Sacred Rivers of Hinduism” is written by Shrikala Warrier, an anthropologist with a Ph.D from the University of London . The book presents stories relating to the seven sacred rivers, namely, Ganga, Yamuna, Sarasvati, Sindhu, Godavari, Narmada and Kaveri from the Vedas, Puranas and Hindu epics. The book also explores the towns and cities along these rivers that were designated as tirthas, and the practices connected with river goddess worship. The book contains 20 color illustrations and provides a comprehensive reference list, explanatory notes and a detailed glossary. You can take a look at some pages of the book here at google book. Kamandalu: The Seven Sacred Rivers of Hinduism Author – Shrikala Warrier