Choroonu is the first rice eating ceremony of a child in Kerala. Here are the dates or Muhurtham for Choroonu in 2022 for the ceremony as per traditional Hindu Malayalam calendar and Panchangam followed in Kerala. The newborn baby eats his/her first solid food on the day. Choroonu Dates in 2022 Malayalam Panchangam January 2022 – no dates February 2022 – February 5, 6, 7, and February 28 March 2022 – March 4, March 13 and March 27 April 2022 – no dates May 2022 – no dates June 2022 – June 19 and June 30 July 2022 – July 1, and July 23 August 2022 – no dates September 2022 – September 8 October 2022 – no dates November 2022 – no dates December 2022 – no dates  Please note that these are dates based on Panchangam and they skip lot of dates. A local astrologer might be able to get a small period during other dates.

Janma Kala or Janma Samaya is the time of birth and other calculations in Hindu religion. A survey of literature on astrology of ancient seers shows the following timings recognized at birth: Bhupatana – falling on earth - Coming of the head from the womb. - Coming of the whole body out of the womb Nala Chedana (cutting of the umbilical cord) to separate the baby from the mother. Rodana (first cry), i.e. baby’s first independent breath. All these are taken as standards by several authors. Bhupatana cannot be considered an ideal time of birth, as some babies enter the world feet first rather than the head (inverse coming or breech birth). Nala Chedana cannot be taken as the accurate time of birth, as it can be controlled, and even the child may be dead before the act or may be still-born. The last concept, rodana (or the first cry), appears to be the most suitable, as the child starts breathing in the world and confirms the first living stage, some babies take more time to

Vidhi means procedure, the technique. Japa is the recitation of a string of words called mantra or prayer. Japa Vishi is the method or technique of chanting japa mantras in Hindu religion. The rules prescribed for japa are mentioned in Tantra books. It is said in Kularnava Tantra (XV:113) that “while one is repeating a mantra, one must have complete faith, devotion, mental application, and submission to the deity, and one should intensely contemplate upon the subtle form of the God or Goddesses. In japa, the mind should be filled with the visual sensation of the image of the deity, excluding all else. This is called bhavana or anusandhana. It is mentioned in Gandharva Tantra (XVIII:40) that “japa should not be performed too fast, nor too slowly. The meaning of the mantra must never be lost sight of.” There are three types of japa. These three varieties are described in Mantra Yoga Samhita (64:3-4). Vachika, that is accompanied by audible sounds of uttered words Upamsu, in which w

Vaikhanasa Deepam is annually observed on the Kartika Purnima day in Tamil Calendar. Karthigai Pournami or full moon day in Tamil Karthigai Masam is highly auspicious in South India . Vaikhanasa Deepam 2023 date is November 26. The day is popularly known as Karthigai Deepam .  Vaikhanasa is an important sect in Hinduism and follows Vishnu and his various avatars. Teachings of Sage Vaikhanasa are followed by this sect. Vaikhanasa Deepam is observed by lighting bonfire known as Sokka Panai and is based on the legend of Trivikrama (Vamana Avatar) of Lord Vishnu. Legend associated with Vaikhanasa Deepam is an interpretation of Vamana Avatar asking three steps of land from King Bali. Here instead of land it is based on the movement of sun and earth. It is said that the two steps of Vamana are the Uttarayan and vernal equinox. And the third step which sends  Bali  to the underworld is the autumn equinox and the bonfire lit on Vaikhanasa Deepam remembers this event.

Akash Deep, or Aakasha Deepas, is a unique Hindu ritual observed during the Kartik month, or Kartik Mahina, in North India, especially in Kashi ( Varanasi ) and along the banks of Ganga River . In 2023, Akash Deep is from October 29 to November 26. Akasha Deep is the lighting of oil lamps during the twilight period and night in Kartik month. It is believed that the lights from the traditional oil lamps lit in Kartik Maas (month) will lighten the path for the souls of dead ancestors to reach heaven. Thousands of Hindus participate in this month-long ritual dedicated to dead relatives and ancestors. Symbolically, Akash Deep is the light that leads to divinity. Legend has it that people first lit Akash Deep in honor of dead soldiers of the 18-day Kurukshetra war in the Mahabharata. Akash Deep ends on Kartik Purnima (November 26, 2023), which is also the Dev Diwali day, with elaborate rituals and ceremonies. Today, many people pay rich tributes to Indian soldiers wh

A collection of quotes on life lessons. Making mistakes is not a sin but not learning from the mistake is surely a sin. Analyze criticism. If the intention was only to hurt, ignore it. However, if the criticism was constructive, then welcome it wholeheartedly.  Life does not end with a failure. Single pointed focus and hard work will eventually bring you success. Avoid making mountains of out of a molehill. Keep occupied always. Fear of failure sets in when our mind revolves around the same problem. Discussing problems with near and dear ones can help in alienating negative thoughts. It can also usher in new developments. What truly matters in life is our ability to take wise decisions. Life very often throws up situations that test one’s skills in decision-making. Always follow Dharma while making decisions. All our difficulties come from within our own mind. We should train our mind for dispassionate analysis. There is no substitute to pure and chaste devotion. C

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Friday, 26 November 2021 – It is Krishna Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 12:04 AM on November 26. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 12:39 AM on November 27. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on November 26, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Ashlesha or Ayilyam nakshatra till 4:52 PM on November 26. Then onward it is Magha or Makam nakshatra till 5:39 PM on November 27. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajas