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Six Fold Acts Of Saraswat Brahmins – Shat Karmas

Saraswat Brahmins trace their roots to Bhrigu Rishi. The group is as Saraswat, because after they descended from Kashmir, they settled down on the banks of Saraswati River. The area was from the source of Saraswati River to ‘Binshan Tirtha.’ Here are the six fold acts of Saraswat Brahmins or the Shat Karmas. Performing Yagnas as priests Conducting Yagnas as Yajaman for the welfare of all living beings in the universe Adhyayana – Learning and gathering knowledge for the welfare of all living beings Adhyapana or teaching – spreading knowledge and passing on knowledge to next generation Giving gifts – Dana – the most popular in Annadanam – helping the poor and nedy Prateegraha or accepting gifts however small it might be.

Kuldevata Meaning In Hinduism – Tutelary Deities

One should remember that there is a big difference between Ishta Devata and Kuldevta in Hinduism. A person or his family may have a deity as per their inclination, convenience, and change in region etc. This is a personal deity not tutelary deity. Kul Devata or Kula Devata is the god associated with the entire community. Kula or Kulam means family or race or descent. Tutelary deity cannot be changed for it has descended from the 'kul purush' (the first ancestor) of a kinship, who had surrendered his life and the lives of his posterity to a particular deity. The tutelary deity is of the particular kinsmen. It is associated with entire community. The first ancestors could have achieved success, peace and prosperity after worshipping the Kuladevata. The deity might have also appeared before the kul purush. Some of the popular Kul Devatas are Mangesh, Maha Deva, Mahalakshmi, Mahalasa, Shanta Durga, Nagesh and Saptakoteshwar.

Eravipuram Shiva Temple At Alangad Kottapuram

Eravipuram Shiva Temple is located at Alangad Kottappuram in Ernakulam district, Kerala. This temple is the kizhedom of Thiruvaloor Mahadeva temple. The Shivling in the temple faces west. As the Shivling worshipped in the Thiruvaloor Mahadeva temple is Agnithatwa Lingam (Agni Shivling) no abhishekam or dhara is performed in the temple. The Dhara and abhishekam of Thiruvallur temple is performed at Eravipuram temple. The main festival performed in the temple is Mahashivratri.

Kurma Purana Teachings - Quotes From Kurma Purana In Hindu Religion

A collection of teachings and quotes from Kurma Purana in Hindu religion. Teachings From Ishvara Gita In Kurma Purana They who know that the soul from its essential nature is always the same, immaterial, and exempt from modification, perceive that this universe, through consisting, in appearance of an endless variety of mutable forms, is in reality but a manifestation of the one self existent and supreme spirit; for, as when a red flower place within a pure crystal vase, the vase retains its purity, though it assumes a red color; thus does the soul though invested with various forms, still remain unaffected and unchanged. The supreme soul, therefore, is immaterial, pure, all-pervading, immutable, and eternal. Those who desire final beatitude ought to meditate continually on the real nature of the soul. For whoever, steadfast in faith, has by means of abstract contemplation become acquainted with it, he is completely liberated from the bonds of Maya; and that knowledge affords the o

21 February 2021 Tithi - Panchang - Hindu Calendar - Good Time - Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Sunday, 21 February 2021 – It is Shukla Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 12:38 PM on February 21. It is Shukla Paksha Dashami tithi or the tenth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 2:04 PM on February 22. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on February 21, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Rohini nakshatra till 6:11 AM on February 21. Then onward it is Mrigasira or Makayiram nakshatra till 8:13 AM on February 22 . (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Rohini nakshatra till 8:44