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Mayapati form of Vishnu

Mayapati is one among the numerous names of Hindu God Vishnu. Maya is considered as Vishnu’s power of illusion and therefore he is Mayapati. Maya is identified as Prakriti or the source of the universe. Maya is the inscrutable power of Vishnu and nobody can transcend the influence of it. Maya is that makes us think the unreal to be real. It creates a web of deception and illusion. Only those who take refuge in Vishnu escapes from the sphere of Maya. Maya is also referred as Vaishnavi Maya or Yogamaya.

Mangalakshata in Hinduism – Rice or Grain mixed with Kumkum and Turmeric in Hindi Wedding and other Events

Mangalakshata basically consists of uncooked rice or any other uncooked grain which is mixed with turmeric or kumkum. It is a symbol of prosperity, strength and longevity. It also stands for auspiciousness. Rice it thought to have the power to ward off evil, so in order to remove all types of evil sacred Mangalakshata is showered. Showering of rice mixed turmeric is the outward expression of wishing someone peace, prosperity and long life. Showering mangalashtaka on the bridal couple is associated with the symbol of fertility. Rice is a symbol of fertility. Hence people bless the newly wed couple with progeny. 

Sateridevi Festival at Kowade near Ajara in Kolhapur – Kowade Sateri Devi Utsav

Sateridevi festival at Kowade is observed in Ashwin month. It is important fair and festival at the Sateri Devi Temple at Kowade near Ajara in Kolhapur. This annual utsav is an important religious event here. Sateridevi festival at Kowade in 2024 is on October 15. Hundreds of people participate in the annual event. Various important rituals are held during the period. A huge fair is also held here during the occasion. Sateridevi Festival at Kowade is observed on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Trayodashi Tithi or the thirteenth day during the waxing phase of moon in Ashwin month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra. 

Story of Pradyumna – Son of Sri Krishna and Rukmini

Pradyumna was the son of Sri Krishna and Rukmini. His story is mentioned in the Srimad Bhagavad Purana, Mahabharata and in many other Puranas. As per Srimad Bhagavad Purana he was an incarnation of Kama, the Hindu God of Love. As per Mahabharata, he was a partial incarnation of Sanat Kumara, the mind born son of Brahma. Thus Pradyumna is one of the deities worshipped in the Pancharatra system. When Kamdev was turned into ashes by the third eye of Shiva, Rati , wife of Kamdev, was given the boon that her husband will be reborn again in Treta Yuga and they both will reunite. In the Treta Yuga, Rukmini wanted a child. Sri Krishna took the blessings of Nara Narayana and went to the Himalayas and prayed to Shiva for a child. Thus Pradyumna was born. An Asura named Shambara was told that he will be killed by the son of Sri Krishna and Rukmini. To avoid this prophecy, the Asura stole the six day old Pradyumna and threw him into the ocean. The child was swallowed by a

Haribaba Prakat Din at Phaltan

Haribaba Prakat Din is observed in Ashwin month. It is the appearance day of the great Guru Hari Baba. The day is of great importance at Phaltan in Maharashtra. Hari Baba Prakat Din 2024 date is October 14. Haribaba was great teacher in the Bhakti tradition in Maharashtra. He spread the values of truth and bhakti. The samadhi mandir of Haribaba is located at Phaltan. Haribaba Prakat Din is annually held on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Dwadasi Tithi or the twelfth day during the waxing phase of moon in Ashwin month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra. 

Balumama Janmotsav at Metage near Kagal

Balumama Janmotsav is annually observed in Ashwin month. It is the birth anniversary of Balumama Maharaj. The day is of great importance at Metage near Kagal in Maharashtra. Balumama Janmotsav 2024 date is October 14. The saint has thousands of followers especially among the shepherd community in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Balumama (1892 to 1966) was a shepherd by profession and he was in contact with the lower strata of society and helped them in attaining true knowledge. He spread the teachings like many Saints in the great Bhakti Tradition in the region. Various spiritual activities are held on the day at Metage. Balumama Janmotsav is annually observed on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Dwadasi Tithi or the 12th day during the waxing phase of moon in Ashwin month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra. 

Balumama Janmotsav or Jayanti – Birth Anniversary of Balumama at Adampur

Devavtari Sadguru Sant Shri Balumama Janmotsav or Jayanti is annually observed in Ashwin month. It is the birth anniversary of Balumama Maharaj. The day is of great importance at Adampur in Maharashtra. Balumama Janmotsav 2024 date is October 14. The saint has thousands of followers especially among the shepherd community in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Balumama (1892 to 1966) was a shepherd by profession and he was in contact with the lower strata of society and helped them in attaining true knowledge. He spread the teachings like many Saints in the great Bhakti Tradition in the region. He performed numerous miracles during his lifetime. It is said that the farmer’s field in which the sheep of Balumama used to graze was blessed with peace and prosperity. A temple dedicated to Balumama is located at Adampur. On the Janmotsav day, prayer meetings, satsangs, and charitable activities are held. Balumama Janmotsav is annually observed on Ashwin Shu

Siddheshwar Yatra at Bedkihal near Chikodi in Belgaum

Siddheshwar Yatra at Bedkihal is annually observed in Ashwin month. It is undertaken to the Siddheshwar Temple located at Bedkihal near Chikodi in Belgaum. It is an important fair and festival in this area. Bedkihal Siddheshwar Yatra 2024 date is October 13/14. Siddheshwar Yatra attracts hundreds of devotees. People also flock to the fair and festival organized during the period. Bedkihal Siddheshwar Temple is a famous shrine in the region and it attracts thousands of devotees. Bedkihal Siddheshwar Yatra is held on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ekadasi Tithi or the eleventh day during the waxing phase of moon in Ashwin month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Karnataka. 

Sant Nagaji Maharaj Punyatithi at Pardi near Wardha

Sant Nagaji Maharaj Punyatithi is held in Ashwin month. It is the death anniversary of Sant Nagaji Maharaj – a great saint who spread the teachings of truth and dharma. He is one of the saints in the great Bhakti tradition in Maharashtra. Sant Nagaji Maharaj Punyatithi 2024 date is October 19. It is of great importance at Pardi near Wardha. Hundreds of people participate in the prayer meeting and various other spiritual activities organized on the day. Murlidhar Temple at Pardi is the center of activities. The temple is built in memory of the great saint. A huge fair is held here during the period. Sant Nagaji Maharaj Punyatithi is annually observed on Ashwin Krishna Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during the waning phase of moon in Ashwin month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Kannada Mantra To Overcome Fear of Enemies - Mantra in Kannada Language for Defeat of Enemies

Below is a prayer in Kannada language to overcome fear of enemies. Anyone can chant this mantra for getting courage to defeat enemies. All sorts of career problems will be solved with this mantra. The mantra should be chanted continuously for 40 days to be effective. The person can decide the number of times it is chanted. It is ideal to chant the prayer in the morning. During the chanting you mind should not wander around.

Telugu Mantra To Overcome Fear of Enemies - Mantra in Telugu Language for Defeat of Enemies

Below is a prayer in Telugu language to overcome fear of enemies. Anyone can chant this mantra for getting courage to defeat enemies. All sorts of career problems will be solved with this mantra. The mantra should be chanted continuously for 40 days to be effective. The person can decide the number of times it is chanted. It is ideal to chant the prayer in the morning. During the chanting you mind should not wander around.

Tamil Mantra To Overcome Fear of Enemies - Mantra in Tamil Language for Defeat of Enemies

Below is a prayer in Tamil language to overcome fear of enemies. Anyone can chant this mantra for getting courage to defeat enemies. All sorts of career problems will be solved with this mantra. The mantra should be chanted continuously for 40 days to be effective. The person can decide the number of times it is chanted. It is ideal to chant the prayer in the morning. During the chanting you mind should not wander around.