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Story of Kavyamata and the Avatars of Vishnu

Story of Kavyamata is found in the Devi Bhagavata, 4th Skanda. She was so pious and pure that it was due to her curse that God Vishnu had to take numerous avatars on earth and suffer among human beings. Kavya Mata is the mother of Shukracharya, the guru of Asuras (demons). She had done intense austerities and performed penance as result she had extraordinary powers. Once in a fierce war, the Asuras were defeated by the Devas. Asuras sought the help of Shukracharya but all his attempts to help Asuras failed as the Devas were helped by Vishnu. To attain more powers to help Asuras, Shukracharya went to Kailasa and performed penance to gain knowledge from Shiva. This continued for several years. Taking advantage of the absence of Shukracharya, the Devas, led by Indra, attacked the Asuras. After a fierce battle, Asuras were left clueless and so they approached Kavyamata. With a mere glance, she sent the Devas to long sleep. Such was her power that Indra, the King of Dev

Jwala Chaturdasi at Khrew Jwalamukhi Temple in Jammu and Kashmir

Jwala Chaturdashi, also known as Jwala Mukhi Mela, is the most important festival observed at the Jwalamukhi Temple in Anantnag District in Jammu and Kashmir . Jwala Chaturdashi 2024 date is July 20. Yellow rice or tahar and lamb’s lung or shooshnor are offered to the deity during the festival. The festival is observed on the 14th day of the Shukla Paksha or waxing phase of moon in Ashad month. The Jwalamukhi Temple is dedicated to Jawala Bhagwati - the Goddess of fire. The temple gets its name Jwalamukhi as it is located on a hill which was once an active volcano. The temple is located at Khrew Village , which is around 20 km from Srinagar . Atop the hillock there is beautiful spring and Kashmiri Hindus arrive here during the Jwala Chaturdasi period to take a holy dip.

Mangai Devi Yatra 2024 In Ashada Month

Mangai Devi Yatra is pilgrimage and festival at Goddess Mangai Devi temples located in parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra . Mangai Devi Yatra 2024 date is July 28 and August 1. Goddess Mangai Devi is an incarnation of Goddess Shakti and is worshipped by certain Hindu communities. The Goddess is also a family deity. Large number of people participate in Mangai Devi Yatra which is mainly held in Belgaum District in Karnataka. The ritual is observed on the eighth  and 12th day during the Krishna Paksha or waning phase of moon in Ashada month as per traditional calendars followed in Karnataka and Maharashtra . The most important yatra is organized at Vadgaon in Belagavi, Karnataka on krishna paksha dwadashi tithi. A unique ritual here is tossing of hen chicks atop the temple. 

Hindu God Agni Facts - Popular Stories Of Agni In Hinduism

Agni, is the Hindu God of fire, and is worshipped from time immemorial – worshipped during the Vedic age. Here is a look at some important facts about Hindu God Agni. There are more hymns to Agni in Rig Veda than any other God. One of the most important roles of Agni is that He is the messenger between humans and gods. Fire is considered one of the five elements (Pancha Bhutas) in Hinduism. Various theories are mentioned in scriptures regarding the origin of Agni. The most important among them is that Agni is the son of Earth and Sky. He is also referred as the offspring of Brahma. Occasionally he is also mentioned as the son of Aditi and Rishi Kashyapa. Sometimes his is origin is also associated with Rishi Angiras. In modern painting and sculptures Agni is represented as red or black in color, His vehicle is animal Ram. He is also guardian of the southeastern direction among the eight guardians of the directions. Some of the important episodes associated with A

Prasannanjaneya Incarnation of Hanuman – Prasanna Anjaneya

Prasannanjaneya is an incarnation of Hanuman. Parashara Agama Samhita text mentions about the nine avatars of Hanuman. In that the first avatar is that of Prasanna Anjaneya. As per the Parashara Agama Samhita, Hanuman as the devotee of Sri Ram is the ninth incarnation. The concept of Prasanna Anjaneya murti is more popular in Andhra Pradesh. This incarnation of Hanuman is a pleasant form. There is a popular belief that worship of Prasannanjaneya murti helps in solving issues related to children. Those couples who have no children are blessed with children after worship of Prasanna Anjaneya. Health of the children also improves after Prasannanjaneya worship. Most popular temples dedicated to Prasannanjaneya are found in Andhra Pradesh. Today, most temples offer worship to Prasannanjaneya as a devotee of Sri Ram. It is Hanuman based on Ramayana that is worshiped as Prasannanjaneya. Parashara Agama Samhita is today purely followed for performing pujas and vrats.

Bhadrapad Nag Panchami in North India – Puja of Snakes in Bhadrapad Month

Bhadrapad Nag Panchami in North India is observed on the Krishna Paksha Panchami – the fifth day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Bhadrapad Month. Pujas are offered on the day to black and blue-black snakes. Karkotaka Nag is offered worship on the day. Bhadrapad Nag Panchami 2024 date in North India is August 24. As per Garuda Purana on all Nag Panchami days, five different forms of Nag drawings are made on the two sides of house and pujas are performed. The five nags are Karkodakan, Ananta, Elapatra, Kaliyan aur Dhritarashtra. As per Skanda Purana worshipped the great serpents (mahanag) will help in all kinds of desire fulfillment. Perform vrat and puja on Bhadrapada panchami will help in keeping out snakes bites in the family as per Narada Purana. It is also believed that children will have long life as result of performing puja on Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha Panchami. Many childless couples have been blessed with children after performing puja on the day.

Ganesh Lakshmi Yantra Importance - Benefits Of Sri Lakshmi Ganesh Yantra

Ganesh Lakshmi Yantra is associated with Ganesha, remover of all obstacles, and Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth and fortune. It is of great importance as it provides numerous benefits to the worshipper. This Yantra is worshipped by all those people who have desire to acquire wealth but are facing numerous problems. A Yantra is also a visual form of mantras. The power of the mantras is captured in it. In Ganesh Lakshmi Yantra mantras associated with Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are captured in it and Pran Pratishta is done. The Yantra comes in gold, silver, copper plated tamra patra. It can be kept in home, office, shops and factory. Benefits Of Sri Lakshmi Ganesh Yantra The belief is that constant worship of the Ganesh Lakshmi Yantra improves financial status and ushers in all round prosperity. It helps in overcoming debt. It helps in winning lottery and games. The yantra removes all kinds of problems in marriage and relationships. Please note that Ganesh Lakshmi Ya

Sringeri Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji Quotes And Teachings

Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji is the 34th Pontiff of Sringeri Sharada Peetham. This is a collection of quotes and teachings of  Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji. It is true that in the world of practical life you cannot do without wealth. But do not attach more importance to money than it deserves. Never forget that money is only a means of happiness and not happiness itself. Happiness is a state of mind and does not depend on the quality or quantity of external possessions. A person may be the lord of all the three worlds and yet be unhappy. Another may be the poorest of beggars and yet be the happiest man in the world. Wealth and happiness are not related to each other as cause and effect. An attempt to secure happiness by securing wealth is as futile as it is absurd. All religious conflicts and quarrels arise because a devotee is unable to disassociate his conception of God from a particular name and form. We have the ability to learn. Materials for