Shakambari Purnima is observed during full moon day, or Pournami, in Paush month (December – January). Shakambari Purnima 2025 date is January 13. The day is of great importance in South India especially in Karnataka, parts of Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It is believed that Goddess Shakambari incarnated on Devi Shakambari Purnima day. The day also marks the end of the nine-day long Shakambari Navratri festival which began on January 5, 2025. Goddess Shakambari is worshipped during the period in Karnataka, Maharashtra , Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Shakambari Mata Jayanti Shakambari Jayanti is dedicated to Goddess Shakambari Mata who is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Durga. Shakambari Jayanti 2025 date is January 13. She is believed to be the Goddess of Vegetables, Fruits and Green leaves. Shakambari Jayanti concludes the nine-day Shakambari Navratri festival observed in many regions in  India . It is believed that she appeared on earth on Paush Purnim

Chaalkavil Bhagavathy theyyam is a rare theyyam performed during the annual theyyam – thira – kaliyattam festival in Kannur and Kasaragod region of Kerala. The theyyam is mainly performed in tharavadu and kavu. As per information, the theyyam is associated with Goddess Shakti. As per Chaalkavil Bhagavathy theyyam story, she blesses devotees with peace and prosperity. She is also believed to cure contagious diseases. She appears in a ferocious form. The theyyam is performed at Padannapparathu Kulappurathu Aditiyan Illam Rakteshwari Peedam in Kannur district ( പടന്നപ്പറത്ത് കുളപ്പുറത്ത് ആദിത്യന് ‍ ഇല്ലം രക്തേശ്വരിപീഠം).

Ekadashi Tithi is an auspicious day dedicated to Bhagavan Vishnu on the eleventh day of every lunar fortnight in traditional Hindu calendar. Below you can read Ekadashi 2024 dates based on Hindu Lunar Calendar with the timing of paran or fast ending time. There is no Vaikunta Ekadashi in 2024. The famous Devshayani - Ashadi Ekadasi is on July 6, 2025. Nirjala Ekadasi is on June 6/7, 2025. Fasting on Ekadashi is considered highly auspicious and is believed to help in redemption of sins and in attaining Moksha. The Ekadashi tithi dates are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). Paran ritual should be performed before Dwadashi tithi ends. Dwadasi is the day after Ekadasi - the 12th day of a lunar fortnight. Ekadashi 2024 September 14, 2024 –   Parivartini Ekadasi   -  Jal Jhulni Ekadashi   September 28, 2024 –  Indira Ekadasi October 13, 2024 -  Pasankusa Ekadashi  (Smarta) October 14, 2024 - Ekadashi Fasting Vaishnav (Pashankusha Ekadashi) October 28, 2024 - Rama Ekadasi Nov

Akka Chamundi theyyam ( ആക്കച്ചാമുണ്ഡി തെയ്യം) is a rare theyyam that is presented during the annual theyyam thira and kaliyattam festival in Kasaragod region of Kerala. As per information, Akka Chamundi theyyam is associated with Goddess Shakti and other Mother Goddess worship (Bhagavathy) seen in this part of the region. Akka Chamundi story is that of her helping a devotee to overcome obstacles and achieve peace and success. She is worshipped for attaining wealth and to defeat enemies. She is also propitiated to overcome the spread of infectious diseases. Akka Chamundi theyyam is performed at Kasargod Chittarikkal Kamballur Kottayil Tharavadu Devasthanam temple. This is a ferocious theyyam and she arrives holding a traditional sword.

Bhavur Karinkali theyyam is a rare theyyam that is presented during the annual theyyam thira and kaliyattam festival in Kannur region of Kerala. As per information, Bhavur Karinkali theyyam is associated with Goddess Shakti and other Mother Goddess worship (Bhagavathy) seen in this part of the region. Bhavur Karinkali story is that of her helping a devotee to overcome obstacles and achieve peace and success. She is worshipped for attaining wealth and to defeat enemies. She is also propitiated to overcome the spread of infectious diseases. Bhavur Karinkali theyyam is performed at Kannur Chalad Kunnathu Bhaavur Karinkali temple.

Bhadrakali Theyyam is widely performed in many temples, kavu and tharavadu (traditional homes) during the annual theyyam – thira – kaliyattam festival mainly in Kannur and Kasaragod districts of Kerala. As per information, this theyyam is associated with Goddess Bhadrakali. The story of Bhadrakali theyyam is that of Her appearing to annihilate demon Darikan. This powerful theyyam is worshipped for peace and prosperity. She is also worshipped for victory over enemies and to overcome powerful diseases. The theyyam is performed at Kannur Keecheri Puthiya Bhagavathy Temple, Kannur Karivellur Koolikkavu Sree Vishnumurthy Temple, Kannur Alavil Puthiyakavu Mariyamman kovil,  Kannur Thana Karuvallikkavu, Kannur Taliparamba Kottila Puthiya Bhagavathi Temple, Aanthoor Sree Puthiya Bhagavathy Temple, Sree Thaalikkavu Bhagavathy Temple, Kannur Aroli Naadacheri Kavu and numerous other temples, kavu and tharavadu homes.

Bhairavan Theyyam is very popular theyyam performed during the annual theyyam – thira – kaliyattam festival in Kasaragod, Kannur and other regions in North Kerala. As per information, this theyyam is associated to Kapaladhari form of Shiva. The Bhairavan theyyam story is that of Shiva nipping the fifth head of Brahma and thereby acquiring Brahmahatya Shapam – cursing of killing a Brahmin or knowledgeable person. ഭൈരവന് ‍ തെയ്യം ഇതിവൃത്തം ബ്രഹ്മഹത്യാശാപം നിമിത്തം മണ്ണില് ‍ കപാലവുമേന്തി ഭിക്ഷാടനം ചെയ്യേണ്ടിവന്ന ശിവരൂപമാണ് ഭൈരവന് ‍ . ദേവാദിദേവാനാം മഹേശ്വരന് ‍ റെ വിരാട് സ്വരൂപം കണ്ടുവെന്ന് ബ്രഹ്മാവ് ‌ ഒരിക്കല് ‍ കള്ളം പറയുകയുണ്ടായി .  എന്നാല് ‍ ഇതുവരെ ആരും ദര് ‍ ശിച്ചിട്ടില്ലാത്ത തന് ‍ റെ വിശ്വരൂപം ബ്രഹ്മാവ് ‌ കണ്ടുവെന്ന് ‍ പറഞ്ഞപ്പോള് ‍ പരമേശ്വരന് സഹിച്ചില്ല .  കുപിതനായ കൈലാസനാഥന് ‍ വിധാതാവിന് ‍ റെ നാല് ശിരസ്സുകളില് ‍ ഒന്ന് അടര് ‍ ത്തിയെടുത്ത് ദൂരെയെറിഞ്ഞു .  എന്നാല് ‍ ഫലമോ ബ്രഹ്മഹത്യാശാപം “ പന്തീരായിരം സംവത്സരം കപാലവുമേന്തി മനുഷ്യലോകത്ത് ഭിക്ഷ യ

Dreaming of pig is both good and bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. You will see good luck and prosperity in near future. It also means you will be forced to visit some unclean places especially due to greed. Dreams of pig mean you will show determination to prove something or get something. It is also associated with birth or pregnancy news. Dream of pig and you are not seen in the dream means you will decide to move forward without thinking too much about consequences. It also means taking risks to prove that you are right. Dreaming of touching pig mean you will show sympathy. It also means helping someone who is sick. Dream of pig and you wake up terrified or angry means you will have to deal with a big mess. It also means someone causing huge problems in your life. Dreams of pig attacking you mean you will face unexpected troubles. It also means problems due to animals. Dream of dead pig is associated with personal loss. It also means death in near future.

Dreaming of photos is both good and bad sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means memories that might be good or bad in near future. It also means you will remember something from the past and will try to search for it in photos. The dream also means you needing old photos to prove something. Dreams of photos and you are angry or irritated means people will rekindle memories that you hate or do not want to remember. Dreaming of photos and you are happy means you will go on vacation or picnic. It also means get together or marriage and lot of photos will be taken. Dream of photos and you are not seen in the dream means you will miss an important function or journey and will regret it when you see photos of the event or travel. Dreams of photos and you are tearing them down or angrily closing them means you will see increase in enemy activity. It also means someone you trusted cheating you. Here are some more common themes associated with dream of photos: 1. Mem

A brief retreat to a quiet place does refresh our mind and help us meet the challenges of life once again. But it is also true that the duration of this effect depends largely on our mental state. A turbulent or sense-bound mind may derive little benefit from solitude. We are inseparably bound with our mind. It does not let us alone despite a change of place, influencing our behaviour all the time. Our mind and senses are by nature outward-going: the mind is ever eager to be in contact with the sense organs, which in turn are happy to meet their sense objects. We are accustomed to living in company and relish talking to others, sometimes possibly on no subject. The mind loathes retreating into solitude, leaving its accustomed outward mode. Sometimes, thanks to its vagaries, we could strike a discordant note in quiet places, a retreat exclusively meant for studies, prayer and meditation, for example. Again, an attempt at meditation without proper preparation and discipline can unsettl

Dreaming of phone numbers is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will unable to remember important phone numbers when you need them most. It also means you will face emergency situation. Dreams of phone numbers and you are searching desperately means in an emergency situation you will be unable to identify or get the correct phone numbers. Dream of phone numbers falling down or floating in air means you will be confused about something. Dreaming of phone numbers and you are not seen in the dream means you will be given wrong phone numbers and this will result in embarrassment or waste of time. Dreams of phone numbers and you see friends or family members means you will undertake a journey that will last of a couple of years. It also means you staying away from your home. Dream of phone numbers in a strange place means people not helping you when you need them the most. Here's a breakdown of more possible interpretations of phone numbe

Dreaming of phone breaking in half is a warning sign as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream means you are allowing yourself to get into troubles with your bad decisions and unwanted desires. It also means you are not ready to let go something you know is lost forever. Dreams of phone breaking in half also means partial recovery of something but it is worthless now. Dream of phone breaking in half and you are seen in the dream means you will cause damage because of carelessness or hastiness. It also means breaking of something dear to you due to sloppy behavior of others. Dreaming of phone breaking in half and you are not in the dream means something that you had valued or loved will be broken. It also means you getting angry other people for not valuing your things. It also means strain in relationships. A dream of phone breaking in half and it is got back in good condition means hope and recovery. It also means help from strangers or a new relationship. It also means

Dreaming of photography is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will see creativity and positivity in your life. You can expect change in your current lifestyle. The dream is also asking you to get a desire related to art or music fulfilled. Dreams of photography and you know the photograph means you will possess something that you always wanted to. Dream of photography and you are seen waking up terrified or sad means you will witness something in near future that might awaken bad memories. It also means seeing someone whom you never wished to see again. Dreaming of photography and it is unknown to you means you will be confused about making a right decision in near future. It also means entering a phase of life in which you will be forced to choose between any two or more. Dreams of photography and you are not seen in the dream means you will make profit by selling something that you had thought was worthless. Here are some more common interp

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, 7 January 2023 – It is Krishna Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Purnima tithi or the full moon day till 3:12 AM on January 7. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 5:19 AM on January 8. Then onward (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on January 7, 2023 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Punarvasu or Punartham nakshatra on the entire day on January 7 and till 2:01 AM on January 8. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Ardra or Arudhara or Thiruvathira nakshatra till 12:14 AM on January 7. Then

At least 27 women authors and seers, called brahmavadinis (scholars of high excellence), may be identified in Rig Veda. Of these, some (like Aditi, Juhu, Indrani, Sarama, Urvashi, Ratri and Surya) are referred to as divine or semi-divine beings. Some (like Sri, Medha, Dakshina and Shraddha) appear as personifications of abstract ideas. There are about 9 to ten brahmavadini who are women, who composes verses assigned to them. Among them are Visvavara, Apala, Ghosha, Godha (wife of Vasukra), Lopamudra, Saswati and Romasa. The name of Vak is also included in the list. The hymns praise the various deities worshipped by the Aryans and speak of their own joys and sorrows of life. The hymns thus convey devotion and can be taken to be prayers. Sarvaukramanika assigns the following hymns of Rig Veda I.179, V.28, VII 91, IX 81, 11-20 and X.39 and 40 to Lopamudra, Visvavara, Sikata Nivavari and Ghosha, respectively. Indrani and Sachi contributed X.145 and 159 respectively. A remarkable hymn f

Eramam Mannummal Sree Arayakkeel Kannirasi Valiya Padinjare tharavadu temple is located at Mannummal at Eramam in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy and other popular deities that are worshipped in temples, kavu and tharavadu homes in Kannur region. The annual theyyam – kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Thula masam – Thulam 23 and Thulam 24 (November 8 and November 9). The important theyyams that are part of the annual thira – kaliyattam festival are Bali theyyam, Thaiparadevata theyyam, Vishnumoorthi theyyam and Dhooliyanga Bhagavathy theyyam. Vellattangal, thottam and thullikolam are part of the annual festival. The temple has a chathura sreekovil. Subsidiary deities are worshipped on square platforms and in small sreekovils in the temple compound.

Kanhangad Kattukulangara Meethaleveedu Tharavadu temple is located at Kattukulangara near Kanhangad in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to various powerful deities that are worshipped in tharavadu, kavu and temples in Kasragod region. The annual theyyam – kaliyattam festival in the temple is held once in five years for two days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – Kumbham 18 and Kumbham 19 (March 2 and March 3). The next theyyam will be held in 2028. The important theyyams that are part of the annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival are Kammadathu Amma theyyam or Kammadathu Bhagavathy theyyam, Karnavar theyyam, Veeran theyyam, Chamundi theyyam, Cheriya Bhagavathy theyyam, and Vishnumoorthi theyyam. The temple has a small but heavily decorated chathura sreekovil. The shrine has a beautiful roof. Important deities are worshipped in sreekovil and on square platforms. Vishu and Sankranti are important days in the temple.

Advaryu is one of the four priests called ritviks who conduct yajna (a Vedic ritual) for yajamana (the sacrifice).  Adhvara means yajna (a sacrifice). Adhvaryu is the officiating priest attached to Yajur Veda. There are other priests called hota, udgata, and Brahma. Brahma supervises the yajna attached to Atharva veda. Hotr recites the passages from Rig Veda and hence is called hotr and in Agnihotra offers oblations into the fire. The udgatr chants the hymns of Sama Veda. The adhvaryu, who performs the ritual has his own importance. He is the person who offers the oblations into the fire as per Vedic injunctions. Hota and Udgata may come in the middle and go when their part is over. But, adhvaryu remains from the beginning to the end. As success depends upon the performance of adhvaryu, he may be said to be pivotal to the yajna. He should be a capable person who plans, well in advance, all his deeds, so that the yajna is successful. His commands are faithfully carried out by all the

Pattuvam Pandinjarechal Arikkeel Thara Mutha Kottam temple is located at Pattuvam in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to deities worshipped in tharavadu and kavu in the region. The annual theyyam – kaliyattam festival in the temple is held for two days in Malayalam Thula Masam – Thulam 10 and Thulam 11 (October 27 and October 28). The important theyyams that are part of the annual kaliyattam – thira festival are Mutha Bhagavathy theyyam and other similar theyyams. The temple has a main chathura sreekovil. Other deities that are popularly worshipped in tharavadu, kavu and temples in Kannur region are worshipped in square platforms and small sreekovil. Vishu and sankranti days are important in the temple.

Poomaruthan Theyyam is widely performed in certain temples, kavus and tharavadu in Kannur and Kasargod districts of Kerala. The theyyam is performed in places where Goddess Arya Poonkani or Arya Poomala is worshipped. Goddess Arya Poomala does not have a theyyam of her own. Poomaruthan Theyyam – Story Goddess Arya Poomala was once enjoying the flowers in the garden in heaven. But heavenly damsels disturb the garden by plucking the flowers. Goddess Aryapoomala takes the help of the guards to protect the garden. She approaches a Shiva Bhoota Gana who was hiding in the form of wind in a flower in the garden. Goddess Arya Poomala gave him the name Poomaruthan. He protects the garden and its flowers by driving away the damsels of heaven through sorcery, magic and trickery. Goddess Aryapoomala was impressed by Poomaruthan and gave him the status of her brother. She took him to her personal garden, Arya Poonkavanam. One day Poomaruthan expressed the desire to see Malanad to Goddess Ar

Adyayana Vidhi is an injunction enjoining Vedic studies. Traditionally, adhyayana is defined as committing the chosen Vedic texts to memory by repeating the teacher’s recitation. A student would live in the house of the teacher for a prescribed number of years. Generally, there could be many who would like to study a text out of interest or curiosity. So the question is – why should there be a specific injunction prescribing its study? The discussion on this need of the injunction forms the first topic of the discussion of Mimamsasutra of Jaimini,where the purvapakshin (the school of opponents) suggests that the injunction refers to the need for committing the entire text to memory as Vedas are authority texts. The austerities prescribed to be followed during Vedic studies, too, would make sense as they are to be followed during the period of the Vedic study alone. Mimamsakas opined that the injunction includes enquiry into the meaning of the texts. The texts must necessarily commu

Taliparamba Mavicheri Arakkalevalappil Thondachan Devasthanam temple is located at Mavichery near Taliparamba – Payyanur in Kannur district, Kerala. The annual theyyam – kaliyattam festival in the temple is held for two days in Malayalam Meda Masam – Medam 12 and Medam 13 (April 26 and April  27). The important theyyams that are part of the annual kaliyattam – thira festival are Vishnumoorthi theyyam, Vayanattu Kulavan theyyam, Kudiveeran theyyam, Kandanar Kelan theyyam and Gulikan theyyam. The temple has a main chathura sreekovil. Other deities that are popularly worshipped in tharavadu, kavu and temples in Kannur region are worshipped in square platforms and small sreekovil. Vishu and sankranti days are important in the temple.

Kanhangad Alamipally Kallanchira Pathikkal Achimelolamma Devasthan Temple is located on Nithyanandasramam - South Road, Kallanchira, behind Alamipally Bus stand in Kanhangad, Kasaragod district, Kerala. The annual theyyam – kaliyattam festival in the temple is held for two days in Malayalam Thula Masam – Thulam 12 and Thulam 13 (October 29 and October 30). The important theyyams that are part of the annual kaliyattam – thira festival are Achimelolamma theyyam and Brahmana Moorthi theyyam. The temple has a main chathura sreekovil. Other deities that are popularly worshipped in tharavadu, kavu and temples in Kasaragod region are worshipped in square platforms and small sreekovil. Vishu and sankranti days are important in the temple.

Dreaming of buying a land is good and positive sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will get opportunity to make new investments; there will be success in financial matters and financial help from family members. It also means you will decide to go independent in near future. Dreams of buying land and you see dark clouds or red color means you might be cheated in the name of land or property. It is a warning sign. Dream of buying a land and you see your family members means there will be positive results in most matters. It also means new job or desire fulfillment regarding career. It also means financial gains and happiness in the family. Dreaming of buying a land and there is lot of color suggests luck in lottery or games. It also means discovery of treasure or unexpected financial fortune. Dreaming of buying a land and you are sad or crying suggests lack of confidence or lost opportunity. It also means you will not want to make changes to your curr

Dreaming of broken scissors is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will not be thinking properly in near future and this might cause hardships. It also means revenge. Dreams of broken scissors means you might cut off a relationship. It also means problems in an association that you are a member of and you might decide to end the association. Dreaming of broken scissors and you are seen in the dream throughout means you will decide to avenge an insult. It also means getting carried away as part of group and doing something that cannot be reversed. It also means leaving clues after a crime or bad action. Dream of broken scissors and it is by someone else means you will face physical attack from jealous person. It also means people might mistake you for someone else. Dreams of broken scissors and you wake up happy and elated means you will soon be filled with vengeance. It also means suicide and destructive thoughts arising out rejection or ot

Simple straightforward answer to the question why does man look for God is because of fear and fulfillment of desires. Another reason for the search of god is fear of death. Insecure future, every growing list of desires, health issues… are some of the other reasons. But very rarely some want a perfect ideal – a perfect being that fits into all the definition of goodness or social ideals. The child want a god for everlasting delivery of chocolates, youngster for his or her love, adult for a secure future and wealth and the old want god to skip death. For majority of people God is directly or indirectly connected with desire. But God can never fulfill our desires it is not because our desires keep changing. Desires are product of human mind which itself is wrongly tuned. Thousands of years ago man prayed to god for food and survival. Today man prays for costly cars and gadgets. In future it will be to go to a better planet. Desires are not associated with god but it’s a human phenom

Dreaming of broken screen is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will soon watch or hear something gruesome. It also means being a witness to something illegal or totally against the values of society. Dreams of broken screen also mean bad luck and you will be wrongly blamed for something. It also means damage to something of your daily use and is of immense importance. Dream of broken screen and there are other people in the dream means you will witness trouble created by a group. It also means sudden problems in a peaceful place. Dreaming of broken screen and you are seen walking around it or doing something weird means you will have suicidal thoughts. It also means you will come under the influence of negative propaganda or evil sect. It should be taken as a warning sign. Dreams of broken screen and you are alone in the dream means you will face depression or other mental health issues. You need to take help from elders or professionals afte