Vaitana Srauta Sutra, also known as simply as Vaitana Sutra, is the only Srauta text of Atharva Veda. The text is said to belong to Saunaka recension. Written by an anonymous author, this text is later to Kaushika Sutra and cites Kaushika Sutra (Vaitana Sutra. 10.19; 11.4; 28.7 and more). The term Vitana is derived from vi+tan “to expand.” According to Somaditya (on Vaitana Sutra I.1 garhapatyahavaiyadakashinagninam vitatih vitanam), the term refers to the three sacred fires and means “belonging to the sacred fires.” Thus Vaitana Sutra can be interpreted to mean a “Srauta Sutra text (connected with rites) performed with three sacred fires.” The text was first edited by R.Garbe (London 1878); the same scholar translated the text into German (Strassburg, 18780. W. Caland brought out a German translation of the text – Das Vaitanasutra des Atharvaveda (Amsterdam, 1910). S.N.Ghosal has translated the text into English, which appeared in Indian Historical Quarterly; Vol. 34, Vol 35, and ...

Magha Nakshatra 2022 dates based on traditional Hindu calendar, Astrology and Panchangam. Magha Nakshatram, also known as Magh or Makam or Magham in South India, is the tenth Nakshatra among the 27 Nakshatras. Below are Magha Nakshatra dates in 2022. The astrological prediction of Magha Nakshatra as per Moon Sign is that of Simha Rashi (Leo Zodiac). Surya or Sun is the Lord of the Raasi. The color of Magha is Ivory or Cream. Magha Nakshatra Date and Time 2022 - North - East - South of India This time is applicable in Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Pondicherry, Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Andaman and Nicobar. January 21, 2022, Friday Time is from 7:40 AM on January 20 to 8:42 AM on January 21, 2022 February 17, 2022, Thursday Time is fr...

Dreaming of Abandonment is negative or bad as per dream meaning and interpretation. You will face difficulties in life and unexpected problems. The dream also means that you will be lost in new and difficult places. Dreaming of abandonment and you walking lonely means you will be forced to visit an unknown place or take up job in a difficulty place. Dream of abandonment among unknown people should be seen as a kind of warning. Your enemies will be very active and they will cause some damage. Dreaming of abandonment and you being bold means you will defeat your enemies. Dreaming of abandonment in desert means health issues in future especially those related to hands or legs. Here are several other interpretations of abandonment dream: Fear of Rejection : Abandonment dreams may reflect an underlying fear of rejection or loss in your waking life. This could be related to relationships, friendships, or even professional situations where you feel insecure or undervalued. Emotional I...

The auspicious Radha Damodar Besha (dress or clothes) of the deities in Puri Jagannath Temple is held every year from the 11th day of bright fortnight of Aswina month to the 10th day of bright fortnight of Kartik. Legend has it that Akrura, on his way to Mathura, had witnessed the Radha Damodar Besha while taking bath in the Yamuna River. It is noteworthy that this attractive Besha is being performed during the entire period holy Kartik month. In Radha Damodar Besha, Lord Shree Jagannath and Lord Shree Balabhadra put on Trikachha. They also hold a pair of golden Nalibhuja in their hands. The Chula made out of bamboo and cloths is placed on the Trimundi and the Chandrika placed in the Chula looks very attractive. The deities also put on different types of golden ornaments such as ear rings, Odiani on their waist and Tadaki, Chandra, Surya, Chita etc. on their heads. They also put on ornaments made up of flowers and different types of clothes such as ‘Pata’, ‘Phuta’, ‘Srikapada’, ‘Pa...

Dreaming of abuse is considered bad as per those who believe in dream interpretation and meaning. It usually means relationship problem and physical damage. Dreaming of verbal abuse means you will face serious family issues. It is a sign of something bad is going to happen in family life. Someone in the family might go away. Dream of physical abuse on you by someone means that your activities or actions might drive your spouse away and he or she might come close to someone else. Dream of several people abusing you verbally means you will see increase in hospital visits. It also means accidents and unexpected problems. Seeing dream of group of people abuse you physically means there will unwanted visits to unknown and dangerous place by you. It also means you will be forced to shelter people whom you despise. It also means theft and loss of valuables Dreaming of known people abuse you mean you will be cheated or taken for a ride by someone whom you trusted. Here are some more ...

Chovakkavu Bhadrakali temple is located inside a reserve forest near Chelakkara in Thrissur district, Kerala. The murti of Goddess Bhadrakali worshipped in Chowakkavu Devi temple is swayambhu – divine origin. The darshanam of Chowakkavu Bhadrakali is towards east. There are no Upa Devatas in the temple. People make offerings in the temple to solve Chowa dosham. Tholpavakuthu is held for seven days starting on the second Saturday in Meenam month. Poothan and Thira is performed by the Mannan community. Ullada community is associated with the temple and they have a say in many matters of temple administration.       Legend has it that Mother Goddess arrived at Chovakkavu from Kodungallur. As per history, the temple was located deep inside a dark forest. It was later transferred to the present location. The temple initially belonged to a local ruler and it later came under the ownership of Illayathu of Ambalakattu Illam.

Chokkur Sree Rama temple is located at Omassery village in Kozhikode district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Bhagavan Sri Ram. The murti worshipped in the temple was destroyed by Tipu Sultan and later in 1921 during Moplah riots. The height of the murti is nearly 5 feet including the peedam. The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple are Sri Krishna, Ayyappa, Ganapathy and Bhagavathy. Sree Rama Temple at Chokkur has stone inscriptions that bear references to temple dancers here. The inscription dates back to 932 CE, the fifteenth anniversary of the reign of Kulasekhara king Kotha Ravivarma (917-947 CE). It has the earliest reference to the Devadasi system in Kerala and a temple dancer named Nanga. Destroyed, afforested and unattended for centuries, the temple was renovated and Naveekarana Kalasam (a ritual) took place in between the time period of April 24th to May 3rd of 2018.

Dreaming of about to give birth is positive and good as per dream meaning and interpretation. Those people who believe in hard work and single minded focus will achieve success after seeing the dream of about to give birth. The dream also means that you will need to work hard to achieve success. Dreaming of about to give birth and you are happy means you will soon have a colorful and happy life. You will be visiting new place. Dream of about to give birth and you find people in tension or running about means it is a kind of warning about future accidents. Your enemies will become active and they will cause some damage. Dream of about to give birth and you see happy people around means there will be happiness. It means family get together. It also means birth of children in family. Dreaming of you about to give birth and there is no one around means health issues in future especially mental health issues like depression, sadness and loneliness. Dreaming of about to give birth ...

One of the greatness of Hinduism is that God is not defined by any gender in Hindu religion. Vedic sages express the nature of God not as male or female but in an abstract manner calling it just Existence or Truth. God is not man. God is not woman. God is Truth. ‘Ekam sat viprah bahudha vadanti; the truth is one the wise call it by different names.’ (Rig Veda, 1.164.46.) We thus find that the hymns in Vedas dedicated to female deities like Vak, Ushas, or Ratri were no less important than the ones dedicated to male deities. It is also significant that the Kena Upanishad mentions a female goddess Uma Haimavati as the one who instructs Indra about Brahman. All these examples make it clear that in the early Vedic age both female and male deities enjoyed the same status. This attitude was facilitated by the open ended way of looking at religion, which enabled the Vedic sages to view the entire cosmos as endowed with divinity. Thus everything in the universe was imbued with the presence ...

Dreaming of abandoned baby is considered good as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream of abandoned baby means change of luck. It also means you will be able to overcome difficulties in job and relationship. Dream of abandoned baby and the baby smiling means you will win lottery or games. It basically means wealth and honor. Dreaming of crying abandoned baby means you will be lost in a new place. You might have to search a lot to find something that you are looking for. Dream of you rescuing abandoned baby means you will be rewarded for your courage and hard work. It also means you need to be bolder to achieve success in life.  Here are some more potential interpretations of abandoned baby dream: Neglected Aspects of Self : Dreaming of an abandoned baby might symbolize parts of yourself that you feel you have neglected or abandoned. This could be a talent, a goal, or an aspect of your personality that you haven't nurtured. Fear of Responsibility : An abandoned baby ...

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Tuesday, 7 September 2021 – It is Amavasya tithi or the no moon day and Shukla Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Amavasya tithi or the no moon day till 6:22 AM on September 7. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 5:22 AM on September 8. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on September 7, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Purva Phalguni or Pooram nakshatra till 6:34 PM on September 7 . Then onward it is Uttara Phalguni or Uthiram nakshatra till 6:04 PM on September 8. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north K...

Motha Pola is dedicated to the cows and ox and is observed mainly in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra and parts of Madhya Pradesh on Shravan Amavasya (no moon day in Sawan month) as per traditional lunar calendar in Maharashtra. Motha Pola 2025 date is August 23. Farmers pay respect to bullocks and cows on the day as cattle is their main source of livelihood. On Motha Pola day, the rope tied on the ox is removed and turmeric paste and oil is applied to the body of cows, ox and bullocks. The  cattle are bathed and special food prepared like Puran Poli, Kichadi and Bajari are provided to them. The animals are also adorned with various ornaments and clothes. Their horns are given a fresh coat of paint. The bull is also worshipped on the day and villagers in large numbers gather to pay their respect. The animals are taken around the village in processions accompanied by music. Many farmers also start the next farming season on the day. The day after Motha P...

Iringole Kavu is an ancient temple located 2.5 kilometer from Perumbavoor in Ernakulam district, Kerala. This is one among the 108 Durga temples in Kerala. The Kavu or grove is one among the biggest in Kerala and is spread across 55 acres. The annual festival in the temple held in Meena Masam (March - April) and is known as Poora Maholsavam. The 8-day festival concludes on the Pooram nakshatra day in Meenam month. The murti worshipped in the temple is swayambhu murti in shila. The murti was discovered when a part of the grove was being cleared. The sword struck the shila and blood started oozing out. The murti in the shrine faces east. Sheeveli is performed in the temple. A female elephant alone has the right to participate in the Sheeveli. The main offering in the temple is jaggery. The temple belonged to Nagasseri, Ottavazhiyam and Pattasseri Manas. Iringole Kavu Story It is believed that the Goddess Shakti worshipped in the temple is the female child that escaped from the ...

 Ashlesha Nakshatra 2022 time and dates based on traditional Hindu calendar, Astrology and Panchangam. Ashlesha Birth Dates, also known as Ashlesha or Ayilyam in South India, is the ninth Nakshatra among the 27 Nakshatras. Below are Ashlesha Nakshatra date in 2022. The astrological prediction of Ashlesha Nakshatra as per Moon Sign is that of Kataka or Karka Rashi. Chandra or moon is the Lord of the Raasi. The color of Ashlesha is black – red. Ashlesha Nakshatra Date and Time 2022 - North - East - South of India This time is applicable in Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Pondicherry, Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Andaman and Nicobar. January 19 and January 20, 2022, Wednesday And Thursday Time is from 6:10 AM on January 19 to 7:40...

Cherukole Dharma Sastha Subramanya Swami temple is located at Cherukole on Mavelikara – Thiruvalla road in Alappuzha district, Kerala. There are two temples here with equal importance. First one is is dedicated to Sastha and the second one is dedicated to Subrahmanya. Bothe the deities are of Swayambhu Sankalpam – of divine origin. As per history, Cherukole Dharma Sastha is one among the 108 Ayyappa temples in Kerala. The shrine is mentioned as Cheru Thazhathu Kavu in Thottam Pattu, which narrates about the 108 Ayyappan Kavukal in Kerala. The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple are Shiva, Yakshi and Rakshas. The annual festival begins on Kartika nakshatra day with kodiyettam in Kumbham month and ends with arattu on Uthram nakshatra.

There are numerous small procedures (totke) in Hindu culture that helps in overcoming difficulties in life. One of them is associated with Ekadashi night. There is a belief that performing  a particular procedure on Ekadasi night will help in overcoming money related issues. When there is Ekadashi tithi on midnight, the person facing wealth related issues should light a clay lamp using sesame oil with one wick. The lamp should be lit on a roundabout that has roads going in four or more directions. After lighting the lamp, the person should not look back. He / She should return home and chant ‘Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya’ 108 times. The person performing the ritual will have blessing of Goddess Lakshmi. There will be no financial difficulty in the life of the person. Keeping Ekadasi vrat and performing this procedure is doubly auspicious. If observing Ekadasi vrat then the person should not sleep during the night. Keeping lamp on a roundabout, or a four-way interse...

Dreaming of abusing someone is a dangerous and bad dream as per dream interpretation and meaning. People need to self evaluate after such a dream. You might also want to take professional help after such a dream. Dreaming of abusing someone physically is a self destructive dream. It means you are going through a bad phase of life. You are trying to hide your failure by physically abusing someone. Such people need to talk about it to others and take help of a good professional. Dreaming of verbally abusing someone means you will face frustration in job and relationship matters. You will lose your temper and cause damage to your relationships. Dream of physically abusing someone you know means fights with people in future. It also means you might end up facing problems with law and police. You need to be careful about all your activities in near future. Dream of verbally abusing strangers means accidents or theft in near future. Here are several other possible interpretations of ...

Othukkungal Annapoorneswari temple is located at Cherukunnu – Othukkungal in Malappuram district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, who is the goddess of food, nourishment and prosperity in Hindu religion. The darshanam of Othukkungal Annapoorneswari is towards east. The murti is worshipped in the sanctum is nearly 6 feet tall including the peedam (stand). The popular belief is that the Goddess worshipped here was brought from the famous Cherukunnu Annapoorneswari temple in Kannur. This ancient temple is noted for a huge balikalu.

Cheriyanad Sree Bala Subramanya Swamy temple is located at Cheriyanad on the Mavelikkara – Chengannur road in Alappuzha district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Muruga and is worshipped in the child form - Bala Subramaniya. The temple has a vatta sreekovil or round sanctum sanctorum. The darshanam of Cheriyanad Sree Bala Subramanya Swamy is towards east. The murti consecrated in the shrine is nearly 5 feet tall. The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple are Parthasarathy, Shiva, Ganapathi, Bhadrakali, Rakshas, Nagayakshi and Yogi. The 10-day annual festival in the temple begins on Uthram nakshatra in Makaram month (January – February) with kodiyettam or flag hoisting. Kavadiyattam is held on Thaipooyam (January or February). As per history, the temple belonged to eight illams including Neduveli, Ezhunelal, Pulamuttathu, Vadukathil and Muthedathu.

Cherpulassery Ayyapan Kavu temple is located at Cherpulassery in Palakkad district, Kerala. The main deity here is Ayyappa in swayambhu sankalpam (of divine origin). The temple is one among the 108 Ayyappan Kavukal in Kerala and is mentioned in Thottam Pattu. The darshanam of Cherpulassery Ayyappankavu temple is towards west. The murti is covered in swarna kavacham – gold armor. The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple are Ganapathy, Shiva, Rakshas, Navagrahas and Nagaraja. The 10-day annual festival begins on Uthram nakshatra day in Kumbham month (February – March). A traditional temple art called Thiyyattu is also performed at the temple during the 10-day festival season. The eighth day of the festival known as Ettam Vilakku is highly auspicious. Thiyattu is performed in the temple by devotees to be blessed with a healthy child. The temple is known as Sabarimala of woman and also the Sabarimala of Valluvanad. From November 16 to January 20, thousands of devotees from Palakk...

  Hinduism does not believe that there is a God and that there is a Devil. There is only God. The iconography and symbolism of the image of Goddess Kali has great importance. The positioning of the female form over the male form is of particular importance. In the case of Bhagavan Narasimha, we see that Goddess Lakshmi is sitting in his lap. In the case of Bhagavan Vishnu, we see that Goddess Lakshmi is sitting at his feet. We do not see a feminine form other than Kali standing on top of a male deity. And who is that male deity? Shiva, the mendicant. Shiva is a sadhu. Shiva is the deity of all sannyasins. His marriage too is the highest demonstration of renunciation in the world. Because he does not bother about where he stays, he does not bother about what he wears, he does not bother about what he eats, and he is ever-blissful. That is why he is the Bhagavan of the sannyasins. In Sanatana Dharma, everything is deified. Sanatana Dharma does not have any dichotomy of divini...

Chemmanthitta Mahadeva temple is located at Chemmanthatta in Chowalloor village in Kerala. The temple is one among the 108 Shiva temples in Kerala. The main deity worshipped in the temple is Shiva – sankalpam is that of an angry Shiva after Sati Dahanam at Daksha Yagna. The Shivling is nearly 5 feet tall and is noted for its big girth. The murti was consecrated by Parashurama. The temple was a Mahakshetram in ancient times. The darshanam of Chemmanthatta Shiva temple is towards east. Ganapathy, Ayyappan, Bhadrakali, Bhagavathy, Nagaraja and Narasimha are the Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple. The annual festival in the temple begins with kodiyettam on Uthrattathi nakshatra in Meenam month and ends on Thiruvathira nakshatra day with Arattu. Shivratri is another important festival here. Prathishta dinam is observed on Chithira nakshatra in Mithunam month. In ancient times, when Thrissur Yogakkar used to go for Kadavallur Anyonyam they used to offer prayers to Shiva on Thulam 2...

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Monday, 6 September 2021 – It is Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 6:53 AM on September 6. Then onward it is Amavasya tithi or the no moon day till 6:22 AM on September 7. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on September 6, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Magha or Makam nakshatra till 6:39 PM on September 6 . Then onward it is Purva Phalguni or Pooram nakshatra till 6:34 PM on September 7. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Magha ...

Pushya, or Pushyami, Poosam or Pooyam, is one among the 27 nakshatras. Below are Pushya Nakshatra 2022 dates and time based on Hindu Calendar and Panchang as per India Standard Time. The day Pushya Nakshatra falls is considered highly auspicious for beginning new ventures, investments, and purchases. When the day falls on Thursday it is known as Guru pushya amrut and is highly auspicious. Today, Pushya Nakshatra is the ideal day for many people for buying Gold and Jewelry. According to Hindu astrology, the favorable alignment of the stars on Pushya Nakshatra day results in prosperity, success, and happiness. Pushya - Poosam - Pooyam Nakshatra Date and Time 2022 - North - East - South of India This time is applicable in Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Pondicherry, Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur, Tripura,...

Dreaming of abortion while being pregnant is a bad dream as per dream interpretation and meaning. Dream of abortion even without being pregnant means you will face difficult situations in near future especially sudden reversal in career. If you are late into pregnancy and dreaming of abortion means you will need to be extra careful about all your day today activities. The dream also means you might go into labor early or give birth earlier than the expected date or month. Please note that quite often the dream is the result of lot of negative thinking. Such dreams have no real meaning. You need to remain positive through this period and avoid all kinds of negative news. A dream has only meaning when it happens naturally without any influence of day time activities.  If you dream of abortion when you are not pregnant it means you will be forced to abandon a pet project. You might be cheated by someone you trusted. It is also sometimes a warning regarding health issues relate...

From the unmanifested all the manifested proceed at the coming of the "day" ; at the coming of "night" they dissolve verily in that alone which is called the unmanifest. (Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8 verse 18) In the worldly sense of the term, ‘creation’ is generally understood as the production of something new. Philosophically viewed creation has a subtler significance.  A pot-maker creates pots out of mud. The act of ‘creation’ is only the production of a name and form, with some specific qualities, out of a raw material in which the name, form and qualities are already existing in an unmanifest condition.  Hence, in Vedanta creation is nothing but a crystallization of the unmanifest dormant names, forms and qualities into their manifest forms of existence. (Source: Holy Gita Ready Reference – Chinmaya International Foundation) Explanation And Additional Information The verse from the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 8, Verse 18) describes the cyclical ...

Dreaming of abandoned house is a very bad dream as per dream interpretation and meaning. It means death of family members when you are far away from home. It also means solitude and loneliness in near future. Dreaming of your abandoned ancestral house means damage to property. It also means problems to those living in ancestral house. You might also be forced to leave the current location and go back to your original house. Dreaming of you searching for something in an abandoned house means guilt of not doing something you should have done at the proper time. It is a kind of warning to correct things at the earliest. Dream of abandoned house you had never seen or visited means you will lose your way and might end up in trouble. You should avoid night journey and should not go to lonely places. Dream of you cleaning abandoned house is luck in property related matters. Here are some common meanings of abandoned house dream: Reflection of Inner State : Neglect or Abandonment : The...

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Sunday, 5 September 2021 – It is Krishna Paksha Trayodashi tithi or the thirteenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Trayodashi tithi or the thirteenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 6:55 AM on September 5. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 6:53 AM on September 6. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on September 5, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Ashlesha or Ayilyam nakshatra till 6:16 PM on September 5 . Then onward it is Magha or Makam nakshatra till 6:39 PM on September 6. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Guj...