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Kotha Parameswarar Temple at Kunnathur Tirunelveli Tamil Nadu - Fourth Nava Kailasam Temple

Kotha Parameswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva and is located at Kunnathur Village in Tirunelveli District in Tamil Nadu. The temple is around 2 km from Tirunelveli Railway Station. The temple is located atop a small hill and Shiva is worshipped here as Kothai Parameswaran. His consort is Goddess Sivakamasundari. This is the fourth among the nine Nava Kailasam temples. The shrine is also an important place associated with Navgraha Rahu. The Shivling worshipped in the temple is unique as it has snake carved on the lingam. Important festivals observed in the temple are Shivratri, Tirukarthigai and Thiruvathira or Arudra Darshan. The auspicious dates in the shrine are Purnima or full moon days and Pradosham. Legend has it that Sage Romasa, a disciple of Sage Agastya, wanted to install a Shivling on the banks of Tamiraparani River. He was not able to decide on a location. He took the help of his Guru who asked him to throw flowers used in Shiva Puja in rive

What is Vyaghat Yoga in Hindu Astrology? – Vyaghata Yoga Meaning and Remedies

Vyaghat Yoga is one among the 27 yogas in Hindu astrology. It is calculated by the degrees of moon and sun starting from Ashwini Nakshatra. Vyaghat, also known as Vyaghata, is a bad yog. The lord of this Yoga is Vayu (Hindu wind god). Vyaghata is the thirteenth among the 27 yogas. The yoga is avoided for auspicious events by some Hindu communities. The remedies for people having trouble with the Yoga are offering prayers to Ganesha, Shiva and Hanuman. Donating food and clothes are highly meritorious. 

What is Dhruv Yoga in Hindu Astrology? – Dhruva Yoga Meaning

Dhruv Yoga is one among the 27 yogas in Hindu astrology. It is calculated by the degrees of moon and sun starting from Ashwini Nakshatra. Dhruv, also written as Dhruva, is a good yoga. The lord of this Yoga is Bhu Devi, Mother Earth. Vriddhi is the 12th among the 27 yogas. The yoga is highly auspicious. It is good for all purpose. The person born on the yoga will be hard working and dedicated. The person will also have good patience.

What is Vriddhi Yoga in Hindu Astrology? – Vriddhi Yoga Meaning

Vriddhi Yoga is one among the 27 yogas in Hindu astrology. It is calculated by the degrees of moon and sun starting from Ashwini Nakshatra. Vriddhi is a good yoga. The lord of this Yoga is Surya, the sun god in Hinduism. Vriddhi is the 11th among the 27 yogas. The yoga is highly auspicious. It is good for all purpose and the person born in the yoga will be powerful and intelligent.

Shani Dev Mandir at Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh – Shanidham – Shani Temple at Pratapgarh

Shani Dev Mandir at Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh is believed to be more than 1200 years old. This popular Shanidham of the region is located on the Pratapgarh – Allahabad Highway and is around 60 km from Prayag or Allahabad. Legend has it that once Shani Bhagavan had a difference of opinion with his father, Surya. In anger, he left his abode, came and sat in meditation at a spot on the banks of Bakulahi or Balkuni River. The Shani temple in Pratapgarh is located at the spot where Shani Dev sat in meditation. Another legend has it that Bhagavan Sri Ram built the temple after returning from his exile. The main murti of Shani Dev is covered with silver and only the face is visible. Murtis of Yognis, Ganesh and Kuber are also found in the main sanctum. An Akhand Jyoti lamp is lit continuously here. The most important festivals and rituals observed here are Shani Jayanti, Navratri and Agahan or Margarshirsh Dwitiya. Special pujas and bhoga of 56 items are offered annually