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Vrishabha Sankranti – Brusha Sankranthi

Vrishabha Sankranti, or Brusha Sankranti, is the day when the Sun enters the Taurus or Vrishabha in a traditional Vedic calendar. In 2024, the date of Vrishabha Sankranti is May 14. The Sankranti time is 9:39 PM on May 14. Vrishabha is the Sanskrit term used to refer ‘bull’, and is another name for Lord Shiva’s carrier Nandi . Vrishabha period starts on the day and continues for 30 days and the next one is Mithuna Sankranti. Vrishabha Sankranti is known as Brusha Sankranti in Odisha and it also marks the beginning of the second month in Odia calendar. The day is also an auspicious days for Vishnu devotees. Special prayers are offered on the day. In some regions special rituals are held. Transit of sun from Mesha or Meda Rashi to Vrishabha Rashi (Aries to Taurus) is known as Vrishabha Sankranti.

Angarkeshwar Mahadev in Ujjain – Story of Angarakeshwar Form of Shiva – 43rd Shiva Temple in Ujjain

Angarkeshwar Mahadev is worshiped in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 84 forms of Shiva worshiped in Ujjain. It is believed that worshipping Angarakeshwar form of Shiva will result in attaining peace and prosperity on earth. The temple dedicated to Angarkeshwar Mahadev is located in Mangalnath temple complex. This form of Shiva is associated with Angarak or Mangal. Angarkeshwar Mahadev is counted among the 84 Shiva Temples in Ujjain and it is the 43rd temple visited during the parikarama of Shiavalayas here. Story of Angarkeshwar Mahadev of Shiva in Ujjain Legend has it that Angarak appeared from the body of Shiva. Soon after his birth, Shiva placed him on earth. But intense heat of Angarkeshwar caused great hardships to all living beings on earth. Saints and human beings complained to Lord Brahma. He took them to Shiva. Shiva called Angarak and asked him to be beneficial to people on earth. He asked him to go to Mahakaal Van (present day Ujjain) and

Krishna 108 names in Malayalam– 108 Names of Sri Krishna in Malayalam in pdf

Chanting 108 names of Sri Krishna is considered highly meritorious. Below is the link to Sri Krishna 108 Namavali in Malayalam in pdf. The names can be chanted on all days. You can also select one particular name from the list and chant daily. The text is in Malayalam language. Chanting the mantra on Sri Krishna Jayanti is highly meritorious. It is highly auspicious to chant the mantra on Wednesday. It is chanted for gaining self confidence and for peace and prosperity. Those facing various problems in life will get relief by remembering the names of Sri Krishna daily. Link  –  Sri Krishna 108 names in Malayalam

Krishna 108 names in English– 108 Names of Sri Krishna in English in pdf

Chanting 108 names of Sri Krishna is considered highly meritorious. Below is the link to Sri Krishna 108 Namavali in English in pdf. The names can be chanted on all days. You can also select one particular name from the list and chant daily. The text is in English language. Chanting the mantra on Sri Krishna Jayanti is highly meritorious. It is highly auspicious to chant the mantra on Wednesday. It is chanted for gaining self confidence and for peace and prosperity. Those facing various problems in life will get relief by remembering the names of Sri Krishna daiy. Link  –  Sri Krishna 108 names in English

Kurma Stotram in Telugu in Pdf – Kurma Avatar Stotra in Telugu

Kurma Stotram is chanted to get the blessings of Kurma – the avatar of Lord Vishnu. The prayer is for wish fulfillment and overcoming all forms of prayer. The Kurma Avatar Stotra in Telugu in pdf format is given below. The text or lyrics of the stotra in Telugu language is provided by Sundar Kidambi of prapatti. It can be chanted daily morning and evening. Link  –  Telugu Kurma Stotram

Hari Mandir at Dhanbad in Jharkhand

Hari Mandir is located within Dhanbad town limits in Jharkhand. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Vishnu or Hari. The main murti worshipped in the temple is that of Radha Krishna and is believed to be more than 100 years old. Apart from the ashtadhatu murti of Radhakrishna, there is a Shivling in the sanctum sanctorum. Another murti found in the sanctum sanctorum is that of Mahaprabhu, also known as Gaurnitay. The architecture of the main temple reflects mehraab style. The one acre temple complex also has murtis of Lord Hanuman, Goddess Kali and Goddess Durga. The main festival observed here are Sri Krishna Jayanti and Shivratri. A special puja is organized on Magh Purnima day here.