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Kandathar Kavu Temple At Kottayi – Palakkad

Kandathar Kavu is a unique temple located at Kottayi Village on the Kuzhalmannam - Peringottukurissi Road in Palakkad district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Mother Goddess Bhagavathi. There is also a deity known as Kandathar worshipped in the temple. The shrine is also known as Panorkavu Kandathar Kavu. Kandathar is a mantravadi or black magician or wizard or sorcerer. He does not have any caste, creed, sect or religion. The Kandathar worshipped in the temple is known as Raman Kandathar. The murti of Kandathar is depicted as doing namaskaram to Goddess Bhagavathi in the main sanctum sanctorum. The temple belongs to Olappamanna Mana.

Difference Between Naga And Sarpa In Hinduism

Naga and Sarpa both mean snakes in Hinduism. But there is a difference between them. Nagam or Naga and Sarpa or Sarpam are worshiped by Hindus from ancient times. Today nagas and sarpas are often used synonymously. Nagas are semi-divine and have powers. Sarpas are not divine and do not have any powers. Nagas can assume any form at will. Sarpas do not have this power. Nagas have a world of their own in the nether world. Sarpas do not have a world of their own and therefore they live mostly on earth. As per Harivamsa, Vasuki is the king of Nagas. Takshaka is the king of sarpas. Nagas are commonly associated with Shiva, Vishnu and Devas. Sarpas are most associated with demons and they seem to have some negative qualities. 

Forgiveness Quotes - It Is Necessary But Not At The Cost Of Individuality

Quotes on Forgiveness - Teachings and thoughts on the art of forgiveness. When we are unable to forgive, we are indirectly implying that we are perfect. But no one is perfect. We all have our faults. Accepting this universal truth helps in having better family and better relationships. When we are ready to accept that, I am not perfect; it opens the door of forgiveness. We realize that all people have their imperfections, including myself, and we are ready to forgive them. Practicing the art of forgiving is essential because we are not going to have the perfect family, we are not going to marry the perfect person and neither are we going to have perfect children. Therefore, to have a healthy relationship we need to have loads and loads of forgiveness stacked up. Family members have complaints against us; so do friends and neighbors. Sometimes we disappoint people who matter to us most. Therefore, we need to be forgiven by someone or the other. We expect forgiveness from o

9 May 2021 Tithi - Panchang - Hindu Calendar - Good Time - Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Sunday, 9 May 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 7:41 PM on May 9. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 9:26 PM on May 10. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on May 9, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Revati nakshatra till 6:02 PM on May 9. Then onward it is Aswathy or Ashwini nakshatra till 8:21 PM on May 10. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Revathi naksh