There are six systems of Hindu philosophy which are known as the Shad Darshanas in Indian philosophy. The six systems of Hindu philosophy accept the Vedas as their main source of valid knowledge. These systems are known as Darshana in Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism). In Sanskrit, darshana means a ‘point of view” or “a method of looking.” This is a short essay on the six systems. Six systems of Hindu Philosophy are scientific – western scholars and pseudo secularists, who controlled the Indian universities after independence, spread several lies about Hindu philosophies. But truth can never be kept out for a long period of time. World has understood their lies and the six systems of Hindu philosophy are widely studied and followed throughout the world. The founders of these systems were great rishis. As per Sanatana Dharma, the rishis were a class of highly evolved beings. Hindus owe everything to these rishis, for they are the ones who gave us our heritage, our culture and our w

Hasta Nakshatra 2022 dates based on traditional Hindu calendar, Astrology and Panchangam. Also known as Hastam or Atham in South India, it is the 13th Birth Star among the 27 Nakshatras. Below are Hasta Nakshatra dates in 2022. The astrological prediction of the birth star Hasta Nakshatra as per Moon Sign is that of Kanya Rashi (Virgo Zodiac). Budha or Mercury is the Lord of Kanya Rashi. The color of Hasta Nakshatra is Deep Green. Hasta 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 24, 2022, Monday Time is from 9:14 AM on January 23 to 8:47 AM on January 24, 2022 February 20, 2022, Sunday Time is fr

Thaikkattussery Bhagavathy temple is located near Thuravoor in Alappuzha district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi. The darshanam of Thaikkattussery Bhagavathy is towards west. The Upa Devata worshipped in the temple is Kodungkali. The moolasthanam of the temple is around three kilometer from here. The 10-day annual festival ends with arattu on Aswathy nakshatra in Makaram month. As per history, the temple was managed by Udayanapuram Mossath. The temple is now managed by local people.

Thodupuzha Sri Krishna temple located on the banks of a river in Thodupuzha town in Idukki district, Kerala. The murti sankalpam is that of Unnikrishnan. The murti of Krishna here holds butter in one of his hands. Thodupuzha Chothi Ootu 2024 date is March 28. The darshanam of Thodupuzha Sri Krishna temple is towards east. The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple are Shiva, Sastha, Bhagavathi and Nagam. The 10-day annual festival is observed in such a way that arattu is observed on Thiruvonam nakshatra after Chothi Nakshatra in Meenam month. Th festival is noted for Chothi Ootu or feeding of people arriving in the temple on Chothi nakshatram in Meenam month. As per history, the murti was brought here and installed and performed puja by Brahmins who were fleeing the attack and persecution of Tipu Sultan in North Kerala.   Vishu Kani darshanam on Vishu day is an important event in the temple.

Kachamkurissi Temple is located near Kollengode in Palakkad district, Kerala. The main deity worshipped. Bhagavan Vishnu worshipped in Thiru Kachamkurissi is venerated as Perumal. The murti in sreekovil or sanctum is the divine Chaturbahu Mahavishnu, holding Sankhu, Chakra, Gada and Padma. Bhagavan is seen, seated on the coils of Ananta, in Chakravarthy or emperor posture – just like Bhagavan Sri Rama at his Pattabhishekam. Thus Murti here is worshipped as both Maha Vishnu and Sri Rama. The murti which is six feet tall is carved out of sacred wood. On the same pedestal, devotees can view through reflective mirrors images of Sridevi and Bhoodevi – consorts of Vishnu. Sculptures of devas, rishis and devotees can be seen all around. There is also a smaller deity within the sreekovil, which is the Abhisheka Murti. There is also an Utsava Murti which is taken out in procession thrice a day during the Seeveli. The puja in the temple is based on Sri Rama Sankalpam. There is also a Virat

The most important text of Shakta tantra is the Kularnava Tantra, which bears the inner image of the tantric literature. Here are few quotes and teachings from Kularnava Tantra. The text is in the form of Shiva talking to Goddess Parvati. All of these actions (the outward show of austerities), O Kula Goddess (Parvati), are only for deceiving the world. One gains liberation by direct experience of truth. The second chapter of Kularnava Tantra states, all male and female forms of deities are representations of Shiva and Shakti’s dual form, as are all male and female forms. Shiva says in the second chapter of Kularnava Tantra –  ‘The six philosophies are my six limbs: my two hands, two feet, stomach, and head. Therefore whoever differentiates between them mutilates my body. Beloved! these six philosophies also make up the six limbs of the Kula. Therefore, you should realize that the Kula shastras can also be called Vedic shastras. The third chapter Kularnava Tantra says – ‘There i

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Friday, 10 September 2021 – It is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi tithi or the fourth day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 2:12 AM on September 10. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi tithi or the fourth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 12:10 AM on September 11. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on September 10, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Chitra or Chithirai or Chithira nakshatra till 4:01 PM on September 10 . Then onward it is Swathi or Chothi nakshatra till 2:36 PM on September 11. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Ka