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Surya Represents This Element In Panchayatana Worship

Panchayatana form of worship introduced by Adi Shankaracharya has assigned one element to one of the five deities in Hinduism. Surya is the embodiment of Vayu Mahabhuta (air) among the five elements. The five elements are ether/space, air, fire, water and earth. The five deities in Panchayatana form of worship are Vishnu, Mother Goddess, Ganesha, Surya and Shiva. In this concept, the five deities are worshipped in the form of sacred stones found in five holy rivers. Surya, the embodiment of Vayu Mahabhuta, is worshipped in the form of crystal found in the Vallam River in Tamil Nadu.

Mewar Festival 2024 Date – Mewar Festival in 2024 in Udaipur in Rajasthan

Mewar Festival is dedicated to Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is observed in Udaipur in Rajasthan. It is a celebration of the arrival of spring, harvest and also the marriage of Shiva and Parvati. Mewar Festival 2024 date is April 11. It is observed on the third day of the Shukla Paksha or waxing phase of moon in Chaitra month (March – April). Married and unmarried girls observe the rituals. Married women perform it for the welfare of the family and unmarried women perform it for a good husband. Gangaur Melas are held during the period. The most important day is the Gangaur Puja day on Chaitra shukla paksha Tritiya. The highlight of the day is the procession of the murti of Goddess Parvati. The whole of Udaipur gets drenched in vibrant colours. Local markets and shops decorate their facades with bright lights and decorations. The festival is especially meant for girls and women. It provides them with an opportunity to dress in their finest and join the celebrations.

Right Thinking - Essential For Progress In Spirituality

All problems are solved the day one realizes that one is not one’s body but pure consciousness. One who has realized truth does not run away from crowd neither does he take refuge in forest. Such a person stays where he is. Bondage happens when the mind is controlled by desire, grief and excessive rejoicing. Right thinking is essential for progress in the path of spirituality. Not all thoughts produce the desired results. Those thoughts that cause emotional upheavals should be abandoned. Renunciation should be practiced to avoid being unintentionally attached to the world. All work should be done without considering results. Work should also be done without expectation, attachment and fame. Abhilash www.hindu-blog.com Wisdom Of Masters The question of whether or not there is a God or truth or reality, or whatever you like to call it, can never be answered by books, by priests, philosophers or saviours. Nobody and nothing can answer the question but you yourself and