Rathasapthami, or Ratha Saptami, is an important annual festival held at Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple. The most important event of the day is the procession of Lord Venkateswara (Malayappaswamy) and his consorts atop seven Vahanams (vehicles). Ratha Saptami 2024 date in Tirumala is February 16. TTD observes the festival as Surya Jayanthi. Tirumala Tirupati Temple scriptures indicate that Ratha Sapthami (also written as Rathasapthami) is being organized from 1565. On the day, Lord Venkateswara along with His consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi are taken on a procession around four mada streets atop seven vahanams: Suryaprabha Vahanam, Chinna Sesha Vahanam,  Garuda Vahanam, Hanumantha Vahanam,  Kalpavriksha Vahanam, Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam,  Chandraprabha Vahanam besides Chakrasnanam. The uniqueness of the festival lies in the fact that devotees can view and get the blessing of Balaji atop different Vahanas. Even during the famous Brahmotsavams, Lord Balaji mounts only on t

There are 18.5 Karinkali Kavu in Kerala. These are temples dedicated to worship of Goddess Bhagavathy or Devi. All these temple are located in North Kerala and was the shrines in the land of Samoothiri. The 18.5 Karinkali Kavu are Mundakkal near Trikanchiku – Puliyakkode – Aakkaparambu Eravetti Karinkali Kavu Palakkad Parola Poyarikavu near Kondotti Kavanoor Pazhaparambu Arikode Pathanapuram in Malappuram district Manjeri Karuvabram Vayakhathodi Palakkodu Vandoor Neerambra Kaliyankodu Manoor Vandoor Kappil Vandoor Thiruvari Pulpatta Karakunnu (this half Karinkali Kavu)

In Hindu religion, Siddhas are realized souls who have acquired self-knowledge. Though they appear to be in bondage to the physical body, they are above body, mind and intellect. Being one with the all-pervading absolute Brahman, they are in a state of unending bliss. They are always in a state of meditation, being one with the Self. The basic characteristics of Siddhas are their identification with the absolute Brahman and being one with the universal consciousness. Siddhas posses several superhuman powers called siddhis. These are anima, garima, mahima, laghima, prapti, prakamya, isitvam and vasitvam. A person who has acquired any of these siddhis is called a siddha. There are instances of siddhas moving inanimate objects and giving life to the dead. Their words come true. They can even read the minds of people. Their powers are often used for the good of individuals or the society. According to Vayu Purana, siddhas are the residents of bhuvarloka, a place located north of the

Irivetty Sree Karinkali Kavu is located on Koyilandy – Edavanna Road in Malappuram district, Kerala. Irivetty Sree Karinkali Kavu festival 2023 date is April 11. The annual festival in the temple is held on the last Tuesday in Meenam month. The main murti worshipped in the temple is Karinkali. The main deity faces west. The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple are Ayyappan, Shiva, Durga and Vishnu. The temple is one among 18.5 Karinkali Kavukal in the land of Samoothiri. The temple belonged to Moothedath Palissery, Kiliyanur Palissery, and Kadamattathu Palissery.

Chanting of the Karka Rashi Mantra for marriage helps, Karka Rashi born person to have early marriage to a desired girl or boy. It is also good for those looking to have love marriage. The mantra should be chanted after taking bath in the morning. You should sit in your pooja room or in a quiet place facing northeast and chant the mantra. Karka Rashi mantra for marriage is: केएकदन्ताय नम : - Ke Ekadantaya Namah The mantra should be chanted 21 times daily for 41 days. Wear white color dress while chanting the mantra. This mantra is dedicated to Ganesha as he removes all kinds of problems related to life. Chanting of the mantra also helps in solving various kinds of relationship problems and love marriage.

A collection of Sanskrit Proverbs in Hinduism A small good done to the virtuous bears great results, while even great help extended to the wicked begets only sorrow. Behold – even grass fed to cows turns into milk, whereas if milk is fed to snakes, it becomes deadly poison. A wicked man feels elated when he has hurts others with his unkind words. On the contrary, a good man repents immediately even if he makes an unkind remark out of carelessness. Just as a chameleon changes colors, the low and wicked too put on three different colors. At first, he acts as relative, next as a friend and at the end; he turns out to be a enemy. Even at times of calamity, a noble man should desist from harboring ill-will or enmity towards others. He is like the sandalwood tree that imparts its fragrance even to the axe blade that strikes it down. The anger of virtuous men is pacified easily but the wicked never give up their grievances. After all, gold can be melted, but who can melt mere grass?

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Tuesday, 23 February 2021 – It is Shukla Paksha Ekadashi tithi or the eleventh day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Ekadashi tithi or the eleventh day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 3:02 PM on February 23. It is Shukla Paksha Dwadashi tithi or the twelfth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 3:31 PM on February 24. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on February 23, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time till 6:04 PM.  Nakshatra  – Ardra or Arudara or Thiruvathira nakshatra till 9:49 AM on February 23. Then onward it is Punarvasu or Punartham nakshatra till 10:58 AM on February 24 . (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Raj