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Devi Mantra in Malayalam for Long and Happy Married Life

This particular Devi Mantra in Malayalam language begins with ‘ ലളിതേ സുഭഗേ ദേവി ’ and it is chanted for long and happy married life. The mantra is to be chanted on all days. If not possible, on Tuesday, Friday and full moon day. The popular belief is that chanting the mantra will help in alleviating problems associated with marriage. Those facing problems in marriage held at the right time can also chant the mantra. The mantra should be chanted in the morning and evening. Red color flowers should be offered to the Goddess while chanting the mantra. The mantra should be chanted 11, 21, 51 or 108 times. The Mantra ലളിതേ സുഭഗേ ദേവി സുഖസൗഭാഗ്യദായിനി അനന്തം ദേഹി സൗഭാഗ്യം മഹ്യം തുഭ്യം നമോനമ

Story of Hathiram Baba and Tirupati Balaji Temple

Hathiram Baba (also known as Hathiram Bhava) was a Bengali devotee who came to the Tirupati Balaji Temple to worship Lord Venkateswara. His original name was Sevadas. He built an ashram in the Tirumala hill and started living alone. He was an ardent devotee of Venkateswara but to the temple priests and people, his worship was mystical and different. Therefore, they did not befriend him. His frequent visit to the temple and method of worship was disliked by the priestly class. They stopped him from entering the temple. But God never abandons his true devotee. So, Lord Balaji visited Sevadas at night and they played Chausar (Pachisi – a board game {dice}). One night, the Lord left his pearl necklace in the house of Sevadas. When it was discovered, Sevadas took it to the temple. However, nobody was ready to believe his story; and the temple priests and authorities accused him of theft and imprisoned him. Sevadas then prayed to Venkateswara to prove his innocence.

Agrahayana Month 2024 - Aghan Mahina 2024 in Hindi Calendars in North Indian Hindu Calendars

Agrahayana Month is the ninth month in a traditional Hindu calendar followed in  North India – especially in Madhya Pradesh in other regions it is known as Margashirsha mahina. Aghan Month 2024 begins on November 16 and ends on December 15. Mokshada Ekadasi, Dattatreya Jayanti and Gita Jayanti are observed in this month. A month in these regions is calculated from the day after Purnima or full moon to the next Purnima. The current year in the Hindi Calendar is Saka 2080. Thursdays in the month are dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi Puja. It is popularly known as Agrahayana Laxmi Puja.  Chaturthi Vrat or Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi  in Aghan Month 2024 is on November 19. The Chandrodaya or Moonrise time as per North Indian calendars is 8:23 PM. Aghan Month 2024  Krishna  and Shukla Paksha Aghan Month Krishna Paksha (waning phase of moon) is from November 16 to November 30. Aghan Month Shukla Paksha (waning phase of moon) is from December 1 to December 15, 2024. Aghan Month E

Jamun Tree and Fruit in Hinduism

Jamun Tree and fruit (English name includes Java plum, Indian allspice, rose apple) is deeply associated with Hindu religion. It is one of the favorite fruits of Ganesha. Jamun in Hinduism  Jambudvipa is the name of one of the seven islands on earth mentioned in Hindu scriptures. It is named after Jamun fruit. The fruit is offered in temples as it matches the dark complexion of Bhagavan Sri Krishna. Hindus knew about the medicinal properties of the tree from ancient times. The powdered seeds of jamun were used to cure several diseases in ancient India. There is popular story of Jamun fruit and Draupadi in the Mahabharata. Jamun fruit is known in Hindu scriptures as Jambu – epithet of Varuna, God waters in Vedas Phalendra – king of fruits Mahaphala – great fruit Nilaphala – blue fruit Nadeyi – It is the name of a smaller version of Jamun found along the riverbanks. Surabhi Patra – having fragrant leaves Shukapriya – dear to parrots Rajaphala – Royal fruit