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Perumthatta Shiva Temple At Guruvayur

Perumthatta Shiva temple is located at Guruvayur in Thrissur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Shiva. The temple is one among the 108 Shiva temples in Kerala. The local belief is that the Shivling worshipped here was consecrated by Parashurama avatar of Bhagwan Vishnu. This divine event happened in the Treta Yuga. The temple is around 2 km from the west gate of famous Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple. The upa devatas worshipped in the temple are Ganapathy, Bhagavan Vishnu, Subrahmanyan, Goddess Durga, Nagaraja, Sastha and Rakshas. The Pradosham fasting observed on the 13th day of a fortnight is of great importance here. Mahashivratri is the most important festival in temple. The shrine is famous for the Maharudra Yajnam held for 11 days in Makaram month. This usually takes place on the first week of February. The annual prathishta dinam in the temple is held in Malayalam Edava Masam (May - June).

Perumpilavu Sree Kodikunnathu Bhagavathi Temple

Sree Kodikunnathu Bhagavathi temple is located at Althara, Perumpilavu, Thrissur district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated Goddess Bhagavathy or Devi. The famous Pooram festival in the temple is held in Makaram month. This is a small but powerful shrine. The temple has a square sanctum sanctorum. All the external structures are new. The murti of Bhagavathy worshipped in the shrine is ancient.

Paroor Shiva Temple At Punnayurkulam – Festival

Paroor Shiva temple is located on Attupuram - Kunnamkulam Road at Punnayurkulam in Thrissur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Shiva. This ancient shrine is famous for the Makara Vela festival in Makaram month. The thira festival is held on the next day. Another auspicious day in the shrine is the annual Mahashivratri festival. The annual Prathishta dinam in the temple is held in Kumbha Masam. The temple is an important center of Shiva worship in the region. The traditional temple has got some wonderful mural paintings. The shrine also has all the main elements that are part of Kerala temple architecture. Apart from Upa Devatas, the temple has a designated spot for naga worship.

Dream Of Being Kissed On The Cheek By A Man – Meaning

Dream of being kissed on the cheek by a man and whether it is good or bad purely depends on the situation and your reaction as per dream meaning and interpretation. If you are happy after the dream then you will have a good relationship with someone. If you are angry or terrified then you will face unwanted situations in life. If you feel comfortable after dreaming of being kissed on the cheek by a man then you can expect something good in life due to another person. The dream is also asking you to open up and meet good people. Give new relationships a try. If the dream makes you uncomfortable, then you should avoid meeting strangers in lonely places. You should learn to say NO to people.

On Being Human Teachings Based On Hindu Religion

To become human one needs to develop the intuition to connect to and understand the subtle. One can stand erect only if there is an ideal in life. Having an ideal is another unique feature of the human being. One who has an ideal has something to live up to. Every action is tested against this benchmark. Every human needs an ideal that gives purpose to life. To become human we have to continuously explore and learn, even if that learning were to cause unrest in us. Reasoning is a human trait but it becomes more humane when combined with feelings and sensibilities. To become human is to venture to strike a balance between reason and emotion, to bring harmony between the head and the heart. Excerpts from Prabuddha Bharata Magazine editorial February 2015. Prabuddha Bharata is a magazine published by the Advaita Ashrama and is available free online.

Dream Of Being Passenger In A Car – Meaning

Depending on the situation, the dream of being passenger in a car is both good and bad as per dream meaning and interpretation. If you are happy after the dream, then you can expect progress in life due to another person. It means you can trust someone and allow them to control your life. They might take you to your destination. Dream of being passenger in a car and you are unhappy or horrified means you should take back the control of your life. Stop allowing other people to make decisions for you. The dream is a prophecy that if you let other people run your life then you will end in accident and hurting your future.

1 January 2022 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, 1 January 2022 – It is Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth 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 4:58 AM on January 1. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 2:36 AM on January 2. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on January 1, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Jyeshta or Kettai or Triketta nakshatra till 6:10 PM on January 1. Then onward it is Mool or Moolam nakshatra till 4:31 PM on January 2. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka