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Changamkari Dharma Sastha Temple Near Edathua - Festival

Changamkari Dharma Sastha temple is located around 3 km from Edathua in Alappuzha district, Kerala. The 8-day temple festival is observed in such a manner that the festival ends with Arattu on Uthram nakshatra in Medam month. The main deity worshipped in the temple is Dharma Sastha. The deity is made from granite stone and it faces west. The temple is noted for carving on wood. An Arukola of a Manthrikan is also worshipped in the temple. It is believed that the temple has some kind of connection with Talavadi Anaprambal Dharmasastha temple and Thakazhi Dharmasastha temple.

Malayalam Calendar 2021 – Download Kerala Calendar 2021 in PDF Free

Malayalam Calendar 2021 in pdf for free download is provided by the Deepika Newspaper, Janmabhumi and Kerala Kaumudi in Kerala. Mathrubhumi used to provide calendar free but they have stopped it. Malayala Manorama too does not provide the 2021 calendar online for free. The 2021 Malayalam calendar contains important festivals in Kerala and uses Malayalam language to mention Nakshatram and festival details. You can visit the newspaper website and download it here -  pdf calendar Deepika 2021 . You can download  Kerala Kaumudi Calendar 2021 in PDF format here at the website of the newspaper.   (you will  need to register to download the calendar) You can download Janmabhumi Calendar 2021 in PDF format for here at the website of the newspaper. (yet to be updated)  

Mantreshwara – Deity Of Mantras In Kashmir Shaivism

Mantreshwara is the god of mantra in Kashmir Shaivism. Tantras are monotheistic; gods are aspects of the Supreme Deity and are generated by His Shakti. Each deity has two forms, the visualized and the sonic, that is, mantra. The sonic or mantra form is closer to the Ultimate Reality and is more potent. The Supreme God himself has a sonic form, nada, which is the transcendent matrix of all languages and of all realities. Mantras if practiced according to the tantric precepts, bring the desired results to the utterer. Each and every matrika (a, aa, etc) represents divine energy. The entire range of the knowable is divided into two classes, the acceptable and the avoidable. The acceptable are Shiva, Shakti, Vidyesahas, mantra, Mantreswara and the jivas. The avoidable are impurity, nescience, actions, maya and the world produced by maya (Malinivijayottara Tantra, 1.15f). Success in the sphere of the matter and self is provided by the right discernment of the acceptable and th

Chakkamkulangara Shiva Temple - Gods Worshipped - Festival

Chakkamkulangara Shiva temple is located at Tripunithura in Ernakulam district, Kerala. The 8-day annual festival is observed in such a way that it ends on Thiruvonam Nakshatra with arattu in Kumbha Masam. The festival usually coincides with the Mahashivaratri festival. There is no utsava bali in the temple. The main deity in the temple is Shiva, worshipped in the form of Shivling. The deity faces west. There are three Sheeveli in the temple. Ganapathy and Sastha are the Upa Devatas. The shrine was an important temple associated with Shakthan Thampuran.

Saubhagya Shayana Vrat

Saubhagya Shayana Vrat is observed in Chaitra month. It is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, who is worshipped in the form of Lalitha, giver of bliss and emancipation. It can be performed by both men and women. Saubhagya Sayana Vrat 2024 date is April 11. The importance of this Vrata is mentioned in the Matsya Purana. It is believed by some communities that Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married on this day. After early morning bath and purification, one should offer prayers to Ganesha. Shiva and Goddess Pravati is worshipped on the day with mantras, flowers, incense and Prasad. A single meal is taken on the day. Pujas are performed in the morning and evening. The fasting ends on next day morning. Some devotees perform the Vrata on the third day of the waxing phase of moon in all Hindu lunar months. Saubhagya Sayana Vrat is observed on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during the waxing phase of moon in Chaitra month.

Ashwayuja Masam 2024 – Kannada Ashwina Month in 2024 in Karnataka

Ashwin Masam is the seventh month in a traditional Hindu Kannada calendar followed in Karnataka. Kannada Ashwayuja Masam 2024 is from from October 3 to November 1. Popular festivals in a Hindu calendar year like Navratri, Vijaya Dashami, Dasara, Kojagari Vrata, Naraka Chaturdashi and Diwali are observed in this month. Other auspicious days include Govatsa Dwadashi, Yama Tharpanam and Kedara Gowri Vrata. Pradosh Fasting Dates  in Ashwayuja  Masam are:   Pradosh – October 15 Pradosh – October 29 Ekadasi Fasting dates in Ashwayuja  Masam are: Pashankusha Ekadasi – October 13/14 (smarta is on October 13 and Bhagavat Ekadashi is on October 14) Rama Ekadasi – October 28 Sankashtahara Chaturthi Vrata  dedicated to Ganesha is on 2024 is on October 20 – Moonrise or Chandrodaya is at 8:43 PM – Indian Standard Time. Kannada Ashwin Month 2024 Shukla Paksha and  Krishna  Paksha Kannada Ashwin 2024 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from October 3 to October 17

We Are Not Puppets Controlled By God

We are not puppets controlled by a god. This very thought that there is someone who controls our life is a wrong notion. It is ignorance. Our never-ending desires, fear and attachment are the reason for us becoming puppets. We are controlled by our desires, fear and attachments. When we realize this and take the necessary steps, we are no longer puppets. ............. We all get emotionally unbalanced; there is nothing to be ashamed of it. However, if we are not able to regain our balance quickly then we have a problem. When we live in the world, we are sure to be emotionally disturbed. There are innumerable ways in which a person can be disturbed mentally. The moment this happens, we need to tune our mind towards the spiritual channel in us. An angry and emotional mind takes only wrong decisions, it only utters words that hurt and cause harm, and it only does those physical actions that are to be never performed. Breathe in and out. Close the eyes and remember the people whom y

6 January 2021 Tithi - Panchang - Hindu Calendar - Good Time - Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Wednesday, 6 January 2021 – It is Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 2:49 AM on January 6. Then onward it Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 12:37 AM on January 7. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on January 6, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Hasta or Hastam or Atham Nakshatra till 4:12 PM on January 6. Then onward it is Chitra or Chithirai or Chithira Nakshatra till 2:36 PM on January 7. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasth