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Punnamparambu Naliseri Bhagavathy Temple – About – Pooram Festival

Punnamparambu Naliseri Bhagavathy temple is located at Punnamparambu in Thrissur district, Kerala. The annual festival in the temple is held in Makaram month and is famous as Punnamparambu Pooram. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. This is a small traditional Kerala temple. The shrine follows the rituals associated with Bhagavathy temples. The annual Punnamparambu temple pooram festival is famous for melam, traditional temple art forms, pageantry, tableau and caparisoned elephants. Another important festival in the temple is the Thalappoli festival in Dhanu Masam. The thira and pongala are held during this annual festival. Navratri and Thrikarthika are the two other important festivals in the temple. The annual prathishta festival in the temple is also held in Makaram month.

Palakkunnu Kazhakam Sri Bhagavathi Temple – Information – Festival

Palakkunnu Kazhakam Sri Bhagavathi temple is located at Palakunnu near Bekal in Kasaragod district, Kerala. This is a very popular temple in the region with a colorful gopuram. The annual festival in the temple is held on the Bharani nakshatra day in Kumbham month (February – March). Goddess Bhagavathi is worshipped in two forms as Elder or Mootha Bhagavathi (Goddess Durga) and Younger or Elaya Bhagavathi (Goddess Saraswathi). Vishnumoorthi, Ghantakarna and Dhandan Devan are the upa devatas worshipped in the temple. The sparkling fireworks and competitive colorful procession from different areas are the highlights of the annual festival. Poorakkali is performed on everyday of the poora mahotsavam festival by the Poorakkali Panikker. Renounced masters of perform Marathukali in a competitive manner during the annual event. Kalamkanippu Mahotsavam, which is a slightly different version of Pongala festival, is held twice a year. It is performed once in Dhanu Masam and another in Maka

Chowannur Kallazhi Sree Vishnu Bhagavathi Temple – Festival

Chowannur Kallazhi Sree Vishnu Bhagavathi temple is located at Chowannur in Thrissur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Bhagavan Vishnu and Goddess Bhagavathi. The annual pooram festival in the temple is held in Makaram month. This is a small traditional Kerala temple. The shrine follows the rituals associated with Vishnu and Bhagavathy temples. The annual Chowannur Kallazhi Sree Vishnu Bhagavathi temple pooram festival is famous for melam, traditional temple art forms, pageantry, tableau and caparisoned elephants.

Kaloor Ananda Chandrodayam Sabha Sri Subrahmanya Swami Temple - Festival

Kaloor Ananda Chandrodayam Sabha Sri Subrahmanya Swami temple is located at Kaloor in Ernakulam district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Subrahmanya or Muruga. The annual festival in the temple is held in Makaram month. The festival is famous for Pakal Pooram. The shrine is maintained by followers of Sri Narayana Guru. The Krishna Shila murti of Subrahmanya was consecrated in 1963 CE by Swami Agamananda, one of the first disciples of Sri Narayana Guru. This is a simple beautiful shrine with a couple of Upa Devatas. The annual festival in the temple is held on Uthrattathi nakshatra in Makaram month. The annual prathishta dinam in the temple is held on Uthram nakshatra in Medam month.  Other festivals observed in the temple include Skanda Sashti in Thulam month, Thrikarthika and Thaipoosam. Ananda Chandrodayam Sabha Sri Subrahmanya Swami Temple Timings The temple is open for darshan from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM in the morning. Evening darshan time is from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in th

Kannur Pappinisseri Paattayath Puthiya Bhagavathi Kavu Temple - Theyyam - Kaliyattam Festival

Kannur Pappinisseri Paattayath Puthiya Bhagavathi kavu temple is located at Pappinisseri in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi. The shrine is famous for its annual Theyyam - Kaliyattam festival held on the first two days of Kumbham month. The Prathishta dinam in the temple is held in Makaram month. The Theyyams performed in this kavu includes Puthiya Bhagavathi, Thekkan Gulikan and Vishnumurthy Theyyam. This is a simple temple with a single sreekovil. The temple has some important unique offerings and rituals. Offering fresh vegetables is an important annual ritual here.

Nine Forms Of Devotion Or Bhakti Told By Sri Rama To Sabari

Goswami Tulsidas in his magnum opus, Sri Ramcharitmanas, narrates how Bhagavan Sri Rama elaborated on the nine forms of Bhakti or devotion to Sabari in the Aranya Kanda of Ramayana. The old Bhil woman Sabari had unwavering devotion for Bhagavan Sri Rama. Bhagavan Sri Rama says to Sabari on nine forms of devotion: Now I tell the nine forms of devotion; please listen attentively and cherish them in your mind. The first, in order, is fellowship with the saints and the second is marked by a fondness of my stories. The third is marked by helping my devotees through service. The fourth is worshipping Bhagavan with single-minded focus. Muttering my name (Srihari Vishnu) with unwavering faith constitutes the fifth form of adoration. The sixth form consists in the practice of self-control and virtue while desisting from manifold activities and ever pursuing the code of conduct prescribed for the saints. He who practices the seventh type sees the entire world embodied in me without d

Karikkad Kodiyanchira Temple – Pooram – Information

Kodiyanjira Temple, also known as Karikkad Kodiyanchira temple, is located at Karikkad in Thrissur district, Kerala. The temple is famous for the annual Karikkad Kodiyanchira pooram held in Makaram month. The shrine is dedicated to Devi or Bhagavathy. The annual festival in the temple is famous for Melam and caparisoned elephants. Bhattimuri Sree Kodiyanchira Bhagavathi temple displays in some years nearly 14 elephants. This is a typical Kerala temple with chuttambalam, kodimaram, balikallu and shrines for Upa Devatas. The annual festival is also famous colorful procession with temple folk arts and pageantry. The festival comes to an end with arattu.

Nedumudi Kottaram Bhagavathy Temple

Nedumudi Kottaram Bhagavathy temple is located at Nedumudi in Alappuzha district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi. This is a traditional style Kerala temple and is complete with upa devata shrine and chuttambalam. The 8-day annual festival in the temple is held in Kumbha Masam (February - March). The history of the temple is associated with Chembakassery kings and is located on the banks of Pampa River. The annual Pongala festival is held here in Makaram month. Kalabham ritual is also held in Makaram month. The other important festivals held in the temple are Navratri and Thrikarthika.

Tripunithura Thevarakkavu Bhagavathy Temple

Tripunithura Thevarakkavu Bhagavathy temple is located at Thevara Kavu in Tripunithura, Ernakulam district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi or Devi. The annual festival in the temple is held in Makaram month (January – February) and coincides with the Bharani Nakshatra in the month. This is a beautiful temple complete with kodimaram, chuttambalam, shrines dedicated to Upa Devatas and other structures part of traditional Kerala temple architecture. The annual temple festival is famous for processions, rituals and pujas, pallivetta and darshan of fully adorned Goddess in the sanctum sanctorum. Caparisoned elephants, temple art forms and melam are part of the festival. The most auspicious days in the temple are Tuesdays and Fridays. The temple is also famous Navratri and Thrikarthika festivals.

Valamchuzhy Devi Temple – History – Festival - Padayani Festival

Valamchuzhy Devi temple is located at Valamchuzhy near Mallasserry in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. This is one of the oldest temples in Kerala with a history of more than 2000 years. The annual festival in the temple is held in Makaram month. Valamchuzhy Devi Temple History Legend has it that a devotee brought along from Kodungallur temple, a flower that was the very incarnation of Goddess Bhuvaneshwari. He then had a dream that he should install the flower at Valamchuzhy where the Achankovil River circumvents the place from three sides. The people of the region who heard about the divine story built a temple and dedicated to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari. Valamchuzhy Devi Temple Festival The annual festival in the temple is held in Makaram month. The most important days during the festival are fifth day (Makara Bharani) and Pallivetta held on the 9th day. The flag hoisting, signaling the start of the festival is held on the punartham day in Makaram. The fifth day 'the bharani&

Udayamperoor Nadakkavu Bhagavathi Temple – Festival

Udayamperoor Nadakkavu Bhagavathi temple is a popular shrine located at Udayamperoor in Ernakulam district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi or Devi. The annual Thalappoli festival held in Makaram month (January – February) is of great importance in the temple. Makara Bharani is another important festival day in the temple. This is a beautiful temple with all traditional architecture elements associated with a Kerala temple. The temple is complete with kodimaram, bali kallu, and chuttambalam. There are also small shrines dedicated to Upa Devatas. The annual festival in the temple is held for two days and is famous for elephant parade and melam. Other important festivals in the temple include Navratri and Thrikarthika. The temple is maintained by NSS Karayogam.

Karniaka – Village Accountant Of Ancient India

Karniaka, village accountant of ancient India, was also known as Sanbhoga. He wielded influence by maintaining the records of revenue, dues and collections. Every village had one accountant who was responsible for collecting land revenue and maintaining land records. It was hereditary feature. All communities, due to the centralization of records and revenue, respected him. The village accountant held a very prominent position, which was next only to the sarpanch (head of the village). The accountant was consulted on every important matter to arrive at a decision. Since the accountant was educated, everyone looked forward for his suggestions, which carried great weight. The karniaka used to perform a wide range of functions right from the times of Indian rulers of historic times. He was picked in charge of the treasury. He was asked to keep a record of the expenses and income. He had to maintain land records, determine the taxes to be collected from various segments of the society

Dreaming Of Being Angry At Someone – Meaning

Dreaming of being angry at someone is a positive dream per meaning and interpretation of dreams. This means realization. You will soon realize that someone whom you trusted was cheating on you. It also means that you will realize your mistakes or you will find out the reason for something bad that happened in your life. Dreaming of being angry at someone you know means other people might mess up your life. They might damage something you valued dearly. Dream of being angry at someone you do not know means trouble from strangers. The dream is also a kind of warning that something bad will soon happen but you need to keep your calm and solve it without getting angry. Anger will only complicate and mess up things.

Dreaming Of Being A Patient In Hospital – Meaning

Dream of being a patient in hospital is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. It is a sign that you will soon require professional help. It also means that a habit of yours might cause some serious physical damage. Dream of being a patient in hospital and you are scared and surrounded by people you know means something terrible might happen in your life. You should be extremely careful about your actions in near future. If you see the dream and you are happy or content means solution to a problem. You will find relief from an issue that was troubling you. Being patient is purely symbolic it does not mean that you will have to get a disease. It means that you will be down for sometime or might need help from others to solve a life problem.

Dream Of Being Accused Of A Crime – Meaning

Dream of being accused of a crime is a kind of warning and bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. This means that you might get into trouble if you are not careful with your actions and where you go. Dream of being accused of a crime by people you known means you might discover some secret of someone you know. It also means you might do something that is against the followed practices. The dream also means that a secret of yours will be discovered. The dream also means that people might mistake you for someone else and accuse you a crime. After seeing such a dream you should be careful about your actions and the people you interact with.

Dream Of Being A Passenger On A Motorcycle – Meaning

The meaning of dream of being a passenger on a motorcycle depends on your reaction to the dream. If you are happy and loved it then it means escape from your current problems. It symbolically represents freedom. It also means you will meet someone whom you can trust. Seeing dream of being a passenger on a motorcycle and you are surprised, terrified and want to get out means you will face problems in life due to the actions of other people. The dream is also asking you to take the control of your life and not allow others to decide the direction of your life. Basically the dream is asking you to do a postmortem of your life and decide whether you are on the right direction.

Story On God Following Bhakta And Not Jnani – Devotion And Knowledge

There is a good story about a jnani (knowledgeable person) and a bhakta (devotee). Once there lived a bhakta and a jnani. God always walked behind the bhakta. Somebody one day asked God as to why he was walking behind the bhakta and not the jnani? Bhagavan answered that the jnani has all the knowledge. He is smart, educated and has all the worldly wealth. So Bhagavan does not have to worry about him. Jnani might sooner or later find Bhagavan. But the Bhakta of Bhagavan is innocent, simple, uneducated, loves none else but him, therefore he has to take care of him and make sure he is within his sight and hearing, just like an infant or child is with his or her mother.

Dreaming Of Being Attacked And Fighting Back – Meaning

Dreaming of being attacked and fighting back is positive as per dream meaning and interpretation. It means that soon you will show courage to fight back and do what is right. The dream is also asking you to not to get mowed down by others. Dream of being attacked and fighting back and you wake up resilient or happy or with a positive outlook means it is time to go and get what you rightly deserve. It also means you need to stop being scared about people and things. But if you are scared or crying after seeing the dream it means that you will be physically challenged and you will have to face it alone. You should always be ready for a fight in near future. You should also avoid strange and lonely places.

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

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Tuesday, 4 January 2022 – It is Shukla Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 8:04 PM on January 4. It is Shukla Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 6:20 PM on January 5. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on January 4, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Uttarashada or Uthradam nakshatra till 1:32 PM on January 4. Then onward it is Shravan or Thiruvonam or Sravana nakshatra till 12:23 PM on January 5. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Uttarashada or