The nine-day Navratri festival that is celebrated by Indian Hindus is popularly known as Dashain in Nepal . In 2023, Dashain begins on October 15. The myth behind the celebration and the period are the same as Navratri but the method of celebration differs largely. There are several unique rituals associated with Dashain. The first day of Dashain, that is the first day of Navratri, is known as Ghatasthapana. As the name indicates, a pot or kalash with an image of Goddess Durga is installed in the house on the day. The pot or kalash is filled with water and is covered with cow dung and seeds are sown on the dung. The pot is kept on a sand bed and seeds are sown on this too. Special pujas are conducted on the pot and water is sprinkled daily. The room where kalash is kept is known as Dashain Ghar. Several beds of the plant are made as they are distributed on the Vijayadashami day. By the tenth day, the seeds sown on the kalash will grow into small plants of four

In Hinduism, Adhidaivika is the term used for relating to or proceeding from gods or from supernatural powers. Adhidaivika is all that is caused by daivika (non-human or super-human) powers and over which human beings have no control, viz., the planets, spirits, gods, yakshas and other such beings. Though the belief in such super human elements operating on living beings has been waning, the belief is still strong that the planets have a control and influence over human behavior and endeavors. The science of astrology, though said to be a science of approximation, has wide acceptance because some of its predictions have an almost mathematical accuracy. Adhidaivika is, according to Sushruta Samhita, one of the three types of suffering experience by living beings. The Adhidaivika diseases are also of two kinds, namely, providential and natural (daiva balapravritta and svabhava pravritti). The providential ones are acts of gods or of cosmic powers which affect a person, such as lightn

Karnaki Amman temple is located at Karnaki Nagar, also known as Moothanthara, on Palakkad – Shoranur road in Palakkad district, Kerala. The temple is also known as Sri Kachanam Kulam Thirupuraikkal Bhagavathy Temple. There are two temples in the same compound – Goddess Karnaki Temple and Visalakshi Sametha Shiva Temple. Puja in Goddess Karnaki temple is performed in Kerala style puja by Kerala Brahmins. In Shiva temple the pujas are performed in Tamil Shaiva form by Tamil Brahmins. Kannaki who is a manifestation of Mother Shakti is here worshipped with her hair flowing down and not tied. It is believed that Chilambu of Kannaki worshipped here is in Kodungallur, peedam in Vadakumthura, kuda in Valiyangadi and kindi in Piriyari temple. As Kannaki is a widow, marriages are not held in front of her temple. But marriages are held in front of Shiva temple. The Upa Devatas worshiped in the temple are Ganapathi, Murugan, Ayyappan, Bhairavan, Chandishwaran, Dakshinamurti and Surya.

Dreaming of aswang is really bad as per dream meaning and interpretation. This meaning is about aswang – a shape-shifting evil entity, part vampire, ghoul, witch that preys on pregnant women and young children. Dream of aswang attacking you means health issues to you or your family members. Children in family might soon face trouble. Dreaming of aswang chasing you or you are running away from it means there will be increase in enemy activity. You will face unexpected physical attacks. Dream of aswang and blood means you will face depression or serious illness or accidents. Dreaming of aswang attacking or doing something with family members or relatives is a sign of death in family – friends or relatives.

Dreaming of asking for money is bad as per dream interpretation and meaning. It is a sign of job loss or financial problems in future. But if you dream of money and you are happy means you will get back money that you had thought was lost forever. Dream of asking for money and you are sad or crying means you will soon see unexpected money problems in life. It is also a kind of warning against unwanted spending. Dream of asking money from family members or relatives means debt or fines or hospital bills in near future. Dream of asking money from stranger means you will be robbed or cheated in an unknown place. You should be careful while traveling to unknown places.

Dreaming of ashes is both good and bad. If you see dream of ashes and you are happy means you will get opportunity to clear your mistakes and become pure. Dreaming of ashes and you are crying means death or destruction. Dream of ashes on your body means you need to make use of all opportunities in future to become good. All your bad activities and habits should be stopped. You can mend your relationships. You will also get opportunity to restart your career. Dreaming of you collecting ashes means a secret of yours will be exposed and you will be shamed in public or in front of family members or relatives. It also means unexpected death and you will have regret as you did not what was required before the death. Dreaming of ashes flying around you means you will take drastic measures to solve your problems. It also means you will find a way out of a tough situation.

The meaning of dreaming of asteroids is associated with the situation. If you dream of numerous asteroids it means unexpected difficulties in life especially due to accident or natural calamities. Dreaming of asteroids hitting earth means you might face unexpected difficulties and this might shatter your present life. The dream of asteroids is basically a kind of warning about future. Dream of unusually big asteroid is a warning for you to take action against bad friendship and bad activities. It means that if you do not act now then the problems will get out of hand. Dreaming of asteroids and you are happy means will luckily find a solution to important problems in life. Please note that the dream of asteroid to have a meaning it should happen naturally. Dreaming after watching or reading about asteroids does not have any meaning as it is a mere extension of your day activities.

Adharma, like dharma, is associated with one’s ashrama (stage of life) and varna (social status). Loosely, Adharma in Hinduism can be defined as unrighteousness. It is indefinable as the term dharma (which stands for individual values and social ideals). Dharma is an ethico-social concept, a product of society and social institutions. Dharma and Adharma are like punya and papa, merit and wrong acts, terms referring respectively to what is good and what is bad for others. The concepts of dharma and adharma depend on tradition and custom. Even among the eternally valid values like truth and non-violence, it is difficult to come to any conclusion in a dilemma when they are mutually conflicting. Telling a lie is not adharma if it is done to save a pious and innocent man. Related Quotes On Dharma From Various Hindu Scriptures

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Friday, 15 October 2021 – It is Shukla Paksha Dashami tithi or the tenth day during waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Dashami tithi or the tenth day during waxing or light phase of moon till 8:21 PM on October 15. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Ekadashi tithi or the eleventh day during waxing or light phase of moon till 7:13 PM on October 16. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on October 15, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Shravan or Thiruvonam or Sravana nakshatra till 12:41 PM on October 15 . Then onward it is Dhanishta or Sravishta or Avittam nakshatra till 12:05 PM on October 16 . (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and s