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Kaikulangara Devi Temple – History – Story

Kaikulangara Devi temple is located at Kadangode village, around 13 km northeast of Kunnamkulam, in Thrissur district, Kerala. The main murti worshipped in the temple is Goddess Bhadrakali – swayambhu murti. There is Sreechakra Prathishta in the temple. Goddess is worshiped as Saraswati in the morning, Durga at noon and as Bhadrakali in the evening. The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple are Anthimahakalan, Ganapathy and Ayyappa. The major festivals observed in the temple are Navratri, Thrikarthika in Vrischikam month, Niramala in Dhanu Masam, Makara chowa and Parayaru Vela in Makaram month, Kalam Pattu in Kumbham, and the Prathishta day in Edavam month. Villaku for Ayyappa and Vela festival for Anthimahakalan are famous in the region. Kaikulangara Devi Temple History It is said that the murti worshipped in the temple was the upasana murti of Mallasseri Ilayathu. Another belief is that Palakkattu Nair who had gone to learn Vedas in Porkulam got the murti of Goddess from

Earliest Evidence Of Marriage In Human History In Rig Veda Scripture Of Hinduism

The earliest expression of human thoughts about marriage is found in the Rig Veda – the oldest scripture in Hinduism These mantra hymns throw light on the position of Hindu women in ancient times. In early Hindu religion teachings, the union of the wife and the husband, both in body and mind, is repeatedly emphasized. The subject matter of this hymn is the marriage of Surya, the daughter of the Sun God in Hinduism. The father of the bride is approached by friend of the bridegroom with the proposal of marriage, and it is accepted. The well-adorned bride comes to the marriage hall along with her companions. The hand of bride is placed on bridegrooms hands in front of the sacred fire, and both the bride and the groom pray for togetherness and lasting relationship. The groom thanks God for having given him the bride. Later he also offers a prayer to Pushana, requesting him to render the bride auspicious and cooperative, so that they share the pleasures of life toget

Divine Architect Maya In Hindu Religion And Mayamata - His Treatise On Architecture

Maya is the legendary architect and master craftsman mentioned several scriptures of Hinduism. His name is found in the Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas like Matsya Purana. His treatise on architecture is known as Mayamata. He is described as the architect of the asuras (demons) in contrast to Vishwakarma, the architect of the Devas (gods). As per Shiva Purana, Maya built Tripura (the tree cities of gold, silver and iron) for the three demons (sons of Taraka), one in heaven, one in air and one on the earth respectively, which were later destroyed by Lord Shiva in the form of Tripurantaka. Maya is extolled as the divine architect who laid down principles and practice of architecture and town planning in the Tamil epic Silappadikaram. The Tamil poet Kamban in this Ramavataram refers to him as deivatatchan (the architect of the gods). Mayamata Treatise On Architecture Maya’s famous treatise on architecture, Vastu Shastra in Sanskrit, has come down to us and is known as Ma

Characteristics Of The Wise Man As Per Upanishads

Here is the look at the characteristics of the wise man as per various Upanishads. The wise man is akamayamana. Every wish, craving, desire, all hope and fears have for him been destroyed; for all this presupposes an object to which it is related. Such an object however no longer exists for the wise man. In truth, after that they have become conscious of this soul, wise men abstain from desire for children and possessions and the world, and wander about as beggars. For desire for children is desire for possessions and desire for possessions is desire for the world; for all together are vain desire. (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad. 3.5.) This is the men of old time knew, when they ceased to long for descendants and said, what need have we of descendants, we whose soul this universe is. (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad. 4. 4. 22) Gaudapada sums this up briefly and strikingly in the words: — "What can he desire who has all?" The wise man therefore no longer experiences fear. (Manduk

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

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Sunday, 28 February 2021 – It is Krishna Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 12:26 PM on February 28. It is Krishna Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 10:39 AM on March 1. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on February 28, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Purva Phalguni or Pooram nakshatra till 10:40 AM on February 28. Then onward it is Uttara Phalguni or Uthram nakshatra till 9:36 AM on March 1. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajas