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Anadikalpeshwar Mahadev in Ujjain – Story of Anadikalpeshwar Form of Shiva – 5th Shiva Temple in Ujjain

Anadikalpeshwar Mahadev is worshiped in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 84 forms of Shiva worshiped in Ujjain. Those offering prayers to Anadikalpeshwar Mahadev will have sins of all births washed away. The temple dedicated to Anadikalpeshwar Mahadev is located within the Mahakaleshwar Temple complex in Ujjain. This form of Shiva is associated with origin of life forms on earth Anadikalpeshwar Mahadev is counted among the 84 Shiva Temples in Ujjain and it is the 5th temple visited during the parikrama of Shivalayas here. Story of Anadikalpeshwar Mahadev form of Shiva in Ujjain Brahma was proud about his creation. He believed he was the creator of all forms in the universe. One day a voice from the sky asked him to go to Mahakaal Vana and find out the beginning and end of a Shivling called Kalpeshwar. If he is able to find out the end and beginning, then he is the creator of all forms. Brahma went to Mahakaal Vana and attempted to find the end and beg

Mangalvar Vrat: Tuesday Dedicated to Hindu God Lord Hanuman

In Hinduism, each day in a week is dedicated to a particular deity in the Hindu pantheon. Tuesday or Mangalvar is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Upvaas (fasting) on the day is dedicated to Hanuman and Mangal or Mars. Mangalwar, Tuesday, takes its name from the god Mangal or Mars who rules the day and is considered to be a trouble maker, and the fast is to ward off the harmful effects. Red is the preferred color on the day. Highly Power Mangalvar Vrat Mantra “ ॐ श्री हनुमते नम :”  Om Shree Hanumate Namah Chant the mantra 108 times on Tuesday morning and evening. It is highly beneficial if you can keep count of the number of times on a Rudraksha mala. Mangalvar Vrat is observed by those couples who wish to have a son. Other benefits include happiness in the family. People who believe in astrology observe fast to alleviate the harmful effects associated with the planet mangal or mars. Those who undertake the fast on Tuesdays only take a single meal. It is a whole

Dhanishta Nakshatra Tree in Hindu Religion – Tree associated with Avittam or Sravishta Birth Star Born People?

There are trees associated with each 27 nakshatrams (birth stars in Hindu religion and astrology). Dhanishta Nakshatra also has a particular tree dedicated to it. Dhanishta is known as Avittam and Sravishta in regional languages. People born on each nakshatra should worship the particular tree. The tree associated and worshipped by Dhanishta Nakshatra born people is the Drumstick or moringa oleifera. Hindi name of the Shravan Nakshatra Tree is Saigan  Telugu name is Mulakkada Malayalam name is Muringa Tamil Name is Muringai Kannada name is Nuggekai In Marathi it is known as Shevga Bengali name is Sajane Dauta Dhanishta Nakshatra born people should plant the drumstick or moringa oleifera. Water it daily. They should also protect the tree.

Ananthapura Lake Temple Timings – Opening – Closing and Pooja Timings at Ananthapura Lake Temple in Kasaragod

Ananthapura Lake Temple is located in Kasaragod in Kerala. Ananthapura Lake Temple Timings with detail opening and closing time is given below. Please note that the pooja and darshan time will extended or curtailed during important rituals. The shrine will remain closed during Grahanam or Eclipse. Ananthapura Lake Temple Timings Morning Darshan and Puja Time – 5:30 AM to 12:30 PM Temple will be closed from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM Evening Darshan and Puja Time - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Some Info on the Ananthapura Lake Temple The temple is famous for a single crocodile of unknown origin seen in the temple pond. There is a popular belief that the original moolasthana of the Thiruvananthapuram Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple is the Ananthapura Temple. While at the world famous Thiruvananthapuram temple, the Maha Vishnu is seen in a reclining posture on Anantha Sesha, at Ananthapura, he has manifested himself as seated on Anantha Sesha.

Dhamrai Temple – Sri Madhab Mandir in Dhamrai near Dhaka, Bangladesh

Sri Madhab Mandir at Dhamrai near Dhaka in Bangladesh is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Subhadra and Balabhadra. Dhamrai Temple is dedicated to incarnations of Lord Vishnu. The murtis worshipped in the temple belongs to Vaishnava tradition. Among the numerous murtis, there is a beautiful murti of Sri Krishna and Rukmini Devi. The most important festival observed here is the Ratha Yatra or Chariot pulling festival. It is observed on Ashada Shukla Paksha Dwitiya Tithi as per traditional Hindu Lunar Calendar. The temple follows the tradition of the Puri Jagannath worship. At Puri in Odisha, Jagannath is worshipped along with Balabhadra and Subhadra.  Jagannath is the name of a Hindu deity. He is the manifestation of Lord Vishnu and is closely associated with Krishna Avatar. The original abode or the most prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath is located in Puri, a coastal city in the state of Odisha in eastern India. The Puri Ratha Yatra or the chariot fe