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Jageshwar Mahadev Temple At Dalash In Himachal Pradesh

Jageshwar Mahadev temple is located at Dalash and is around 70 kms from Rampur in Himachal Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to Shiva. A dwadasha Shivling was worshipped here and the name of the place Dalash is a shortened form of Dwadasha. It is believed that the Shivling here was first consecrated in the Treta Yuga by Rishis. A Nandi bull stands facing the Shivling. Located on the southern border of Kullu district at an altitude of 2000 meter, this temple is architecturally significant for having no foundation. The temple is built on a 1 meter high platform of stone and supported only by wooden beams. The pent roof of the temple is crowned by a metal kalasha. The temple is believed to have been built between 18 th or 19 th century AD. The temple has a rectangular plan and is built in canopied composite roofed style of Pahari architecture. The walls are built of wood and stone masonry locally known as katth-kuni. The temple roof is composite and slates covered on it.

Damodaragupta – Author Of Kuttanimata

Very little biographical information is available regarding Damodaragupta, the author of Kuttanimata. Stray references in contemporary and later literature speak only of his literary attainments and not the person. The most authentic, though brief reference is to be found in Rajatarangini of Kalhana, King Jayapida ( 751 – 82 CE), himself a scholar and grammarian, assembled a number of gifted scholars in his court. The poet, Damodar Gupta, exaggerates to say that other courts became devoid of scholarship as Jayapida monopolized all the scholars. Among this galaxy, the chief councilor was Damodaragupta, the kavi. Kavi here obviously denotes not only a poet, but also a learned man. The colophon of Kuttanimata confirms his position by stating that he was a minister in the court of Jayapida. There were other stalwarts in the court of King Jayapida such as Khirapandita, the grammarian; Bhatodbhat, an authority on poetics; Kohala, a musician and a dramatist amongst others. The fame of D

We Wrongly Interpret Experiences Of Life Because Of Lack Of Equanimity

Gita says that if a person develops the three virtues – equanimity in situations, seeking the welfare of all living beings and control of the sense, action, organs and mind then the Lord will give knowledge and save the person from Samsara. When we read this carefully, we can understand that we wrongly interpret the experiences of life because of lack of equanimity caused by biases and desires that cloud the intellect. (Vedanta Kesari August 2017) With these three virtues, our intellect will be clear and we will be able to see things as they are. Knowledge will shine from within says the Gita. Their thoughts are fixed on Me, their lives absorbed in Me, enlightening each other and ever speaking of Me, they are content and full of joy. (Chapter 10 Verse 9) To these, who ever dwell at one with Me and worship Me in Love, I give the yoga of discrimination by which they come unto Me. (Chapter 10 Verse 10) Out of pure compassion for them, I dwell within their hearts, and dispe

11 October 2021 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Monday, 11 October 2021 – It is Shukla Paksha Panchami and Sashti tithi or the fifth and sixth day during waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Panchami tithi or the fifth day during waxing or light phase of moon till 6:27 AM on October 11. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during waxing or light phase of moon till 4:04 AM on October 12. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on October 11, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Jyeshta or Kettai or Triketta nakshatra till 5:51 PM on October 11 . Then onward it is Mool or Moolam nakshatra till 4:15 PM on October 12 . (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and s