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Kanippayyur Annamkulangara Bhagavathi Temple – Festival

Annamkulangara Bhagavathi temple is located at Annamkulangara near Kanippayyur in Thrissur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi. The annual festival in the temple is observed from the Makara Bharani day. The Annamkulangara pooram is held on the Pooram nakshatra. The sankalpam of Devi worshipped in the temple is that of Annapoorneshwari. The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple include Ganapathy, Shiva, Ayyappa, and Bhadrakali. The 10-day festival which begins on Bharani day is famous for caparisoned elephants, melam, temple folk arts and other rituals. The highlight of the festival is the  Panchavadyam conducted as part of Manakkale varavu. This is a small shrine which has all the essential elements associated with Kerala Bhagavathy temples include sreekovil, chuttambalam and a pond. Apart from the annual festival the temple also observes Navratri, Thrikarthika in Vrischika Masam and Thiruvathira in Dhanu Masam. Annamkulangara Bhagavathi Temple Dars

Mundathicode Pathirikkottukavu Temple – Festival

Mundathicode Pathirikkottukavu temple is located at Mundathicode near Wadakkanchery in Thrissur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi. The annual festival in the temple is observed on the Makara Bharani day. The festival is famous for caparisoned elephants, melam, temple folk arts and other rituals. This is a small shrine which has all the essential elements associated with Kerala Bhagavathy temples include sreekovil, chuttambalam and a pond. Apart from the annual festival the temple also observes Navratri, Thrikarthika in Vrischika Masam and Thiruvathira in Dhanu Masam. Mundathicode Pathirikkottukavu Temple Darshan timings The temple is open in the morning hours from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM The shrine is open in the evening hours from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Anthikkad Puthanpillikavu Temple

Anthikkad Puthanpillikavu temple is located at Anthikad in Thrissur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Bhagavathy. The annual festival in the tempe is held on Bharani nakshatra day in Makaram month. The Karthika Vela is held on the next day. Anthikkad Puthanpillikavu temple Makara Bharani is famous for thidambu ezhu nellikkal atop a caparisoned elephant to the accompaniment of Melam. This is a very small temple located amidst beautiful surroundings. The shrine also observes Navratri, Thrikarthika and Thiruvathira festival.

Kozhikulangara Bhagavathy Temple – History – Festival – Other Information

Kozhikulangara Bhagavathy temple is located at Kozhikulangara near Chavakkad in Thrissur district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. The annual festival in the temple is held in Makara Bharani day. The festival is famous as Kozhikulangara Pooram. The main deity worshipped in the temple is Bhagavathy and her origin is traced to Kodungallur Bhagavathy. The upa devatas worshipped in the temple include Goddess Saraswati, Sastha,Hanuman, Nagas and Rakshas. ഈ ക്ഷേത്രത്തില് ‍ ഭഗവതിക്ക് പുറമേ സരസ്വതി , ഗണപതി , ശാസ്താവ് , ഹനുമാന് ‍ , നാഗങ്ങള് ‍ , രക്ഷസ്സുകള് ‍ എന്നിവര് ‍ ക്ക്   പ്രത്യേകമായ പ്രതിഷ്ട്ടകള് ‍ ഉണ്ട് . സരസ്വതിക്ക്   പ്രത്യേകമായ ക്ഷേത്ര പ്രതിഷ്ഠ   നടത്തിയിട്ടുളത് ‌   കൊണ്ട്   ഇവിടെ ‘ വിദ്യാഭിവ്രീദ്ധി ‘ അതിയായ പ്രാമുഖ്യം ഉണ്ടെന്ന്   ജനങ്ങള് ‍ വിശ്വസിക്കുന്നു . The Pratishta dinam in the temple is held on Pooyam nakshatra in Dhanu masam (December – January). Laksharchana is performed on Friday, Saturday and Sundays in Dhanu Masam. Vidya Raja Go

Padiyottuchal Ayyappa temple Near Cherupuzha in Kannur

Padiyottuchal Ayyappa temple is located near Cherupuzha in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Ayyappa and the annual festival in the temple coincides with the Makara Bharani nakshatra. The 14-day festival is famous for colorful procession, various temple folk art forms, melam and puja and rituals associated with Ayyappa temple. Mandala Makaravilakku (November to January) is of great importance in the temple. This is a famous shrine in the region and follows the Kerala temple architecture. The shrine is complete with a kodimaram, sreekovil, chuttambalam and places of upa devatas.

Porukkavu Bhagavathi Temple Edappal

Porukkavu Bhagavathi temple is located at Edappal in Malappuram district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi. The annual Thalappoli festival is held in Makaram month. The temple is famous for the Karimkali dance ritual. Shivratri is another important festival here. This is a small but powerful shrine dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi. The main upa devata is Shiva. The annual festival in the temple is famous for colorful procession, melam and temple art forms. The shrine also observes Navratri, Mandala Kalam, Thrikarthika in Vrischikam month and Thiruvathira in Dhanu Masam.

Chittalloor Devi Temple - Festival

Chittalloor Devi temple is located at Ambalamukku in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi and the annual festival in the temple coincides with the Makara Bharani day (January – February). This is a small temple dedicated to Goddess Devi with a square sanctum sanctorum – Chatura sreekovil. The annual festival in the temple is noted for Thalappoli pattu, Thottam Pattu, Sheeveli and Guruthi. Melam, caparisoned elephants, and temple art forms are part of the festival. The shrine also observes Vinayaka Chaturthi in Chingam month, Navratri, Thrikarthika and Thiruvathira in Dhanu masam.

Festival Dates in Guruvayur Temple in 2024 – Important Rituals and Auspicious Days in Guruvayoor Sri Krishna Temple in 2024

Several rituals and auspicious events are held in a year at the famous Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple in Kerala. Here are the dates of important festivals and rituals in 2024 at the Guruvayur Temple. Guruvayur Temple Festival 2024 January 2024 Edatharikathukavil Pilleru Thalappoli January 6 Makaravilakku  January 15 February 2024 Edatharikathukavil Devaswom Thalappoli  Guruvayur Utsavam Kalasha Arambam - February 13 Dhwaja Prathishta Dinam - February 18 Thathwa Kalasam - February 19 Sahasra Kalasam - February 20 Utsav Aarambam, Anayottam, Kodiyettam February 21 Kumbathile Makam Shraddam - February 24 Ulsavam 8th day, Ulsavabali February 28 Ulsavam 9th day, Pallivetta February 29 March 2024 Ulsavam 10th day, Aarattu March 1 Maha Shivaratri - March 8 Guruvayur Poonthanam Dinam - March 13 April 2024 Vishu Namaskaram, Vishu Kani - April 14 Sree Rama Navami - April 17 May 2024 Vaishakha Arambam - May 9 Akshyathrithiya - Balarama Jayanti May 10 Vaisakham Last Day - June 6

Naranga Vilakku Offering In Kerala Temples – Benefits – Reason

Naranga Vilakku is an important offering Goddess Bhagavathi or Devi temples in Kerala. The most important benefit of the offering is that it helps in mitigating Rahu Navgraha problems in the horoscope. Another reason for offering Naranga Viakku is that is helps in solving money problems and ushers in peace and prosperity in life. Naranga Vilakku is offered by pouring ghee or oil on a lamp made using citrus fruits especially lemon. The offering is made in a Goddess Shakti temple on Fridays. The offering is made during Rahu Kalam on Friday. There is a belief that Rahu gets protection from Goddess and therefore Rahu will not trouble the devotees of Mother Goddess. The belief is that Rahu is pleased with sour items. Goddess Shakti is also happy with sour offerings. Rahu Dosham And Naranga Vilakku Reason In Malayalam രാഹുദോഷത്തിൻറെ പരിഹാരത്തിനായി ദേവീക്ഷേത്രങ്ങളിൽ നടത്താറുള്ള വഴിപാടാണ് നാരങ്ങാവിളക്ക് . രാഹു നവഗ്രഹങ്ങളിൽ ഒന്നായി കണക്കാക്കപ്പെടുന്നുണ്ടെങ്കിലും കേവലം ത

Kanjiramvila Bhagavathi Temple - Chathannoor

Kanjiramvila Bhagavathi temple is located near Chathannoor in Kollam district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi. The annual festival in the temple is is famous as Chathannoor pooram and is held Makara Bharani (January - February). This is a unique shrine with two kodmarams. The temple has got a chuttambalam and square sanctum sanctorum. The deity in the shrine is in seated position. The annual festival is famous for the display of caparisoned elephants. Other important festival observed in the temple includes Kumbha Bharani, Navratri, Thrikarthika and Thiruvathira festival in Dhanu Masam.

Varanad Devi Temple Near Cherthala – Story – Festival

Varanad Devi Temple is located at Varanad near Cherthala in Alappuzha District, Kerala. The temple is located around 5 km from Cherthala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. The murti in the temple is that of Goddess Kali sitting atop a Vethala just after annihilating Demon Darika. The most important festival in the temple is the annual Kumbha Bharani (February – March). Garudan Thookam and Otta Thookkam are part of the annual festival which is observed for 14 days. The Thookam takes place on the last day of the festival. The festival is also famous for Kerala temple folk art forms, procession, melam and caparisoned elephants. The temple is located near a lake and is spread over a large area of land. This is a typical Kerala style Bhagavathi temple which includes a square sanctum sanctorum, kodimaram, upa devata shrines and chuttambalam. The shrine also has a nakshatra vanam with trees associated with all the nakshatras or birth stars. As per local belief Goddesses wor

House Warming Dates In February 2022 – Auspicious and Good Dates for House Warming in Feb 2022

Below is the auspicious house warming dates in February 2022. Please note that these good dates are meant to give a general idea. If you are a strict follower of astrology, then you should consult a local astrologer where the house is located as sunrise time in the area is very important in deciding the house warming time. The below given dates are based on Hindu Panchang and calendar. House Warming Dates In February 2022 February 3 February  7 February 10 February 14 and February 19, 2022

Thevakkal Mukkottil Bhagavathi Temple

Thevakkal Mukkottil Bhagavathi temple is located at Thevakkal near Alwaye in Ernakulam district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi. Makara Bharani (which falls in January or February) is of great importance in the temple. The shrine has a square sanctum sanctorum with unique designs on the four walls. The shrine also observes various other festivals including Navratri and Thrikarthika.

Champakulam Thevalakkad Ganapathi Temple

Champakulam Thevalakkad Ganapathi temple is located at Thevalakkad near Champakulam in Alappuzha district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Ganesha. This is a small shrine located amidst beautiful surroundings. The annual Pratishta festival in the temple is held in Makaram month. The temple has a square sanctum sanctorum with a sitting murti of Ganapathy. There are a couple of upadevata shrines inside the small temple complex. The annual festival in the temple is held in February. The shrine also observes Vinayaka Chaturthi in Chingam month.

Teachings On Simplicity in Hinduism

A collection of teachings on simplicity in Hinduism from Srimad Bhagavata Purana. When there is the earth to lie upon, why trouble about a bed? When one's arm is readily available why require pillows? When there is the palm of one's hand, why seek for plates and utensils? When there is the atmosphere or a bark or other similar stuff to clothe oneself in, what need is there of silks? (Srimad Bhagavata, II.2.) Are there no rags by the wayside? Do not trees yield their gifts? Have streams, that always support others, dried up? Is not God (Bhagavan Sri Krishna) the friend of those who have surrendered everything? Why then do the Wise wait upon the rich, who are blinded by and intoxicated with their wealth? (Srimad Bhagavata, II.2.) He who has attained the Supreme Goal discards all such objects as name and form, and dwells as the embodiment of Infinite Consciousness and Bliss. (Atma Bodha, v.40) The ascetic has no need for secrecy and he has nothing to keep or lock up. Foxes

Valiyaveedu Devi Temple Kattanam

Kattanam Valiyaveedu Devi temple is located at Kattanam in Alappuzha district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. The annual festival in the temple is observed on the Makara Bharani day (January - February). The festival is famous for caparisoned elephants, procession, melam, temple folk arts and other rituals. Unique Bhagavathy temple festival rituals are part of the festival. This is a small shrine which has all the essential elements associated with Kerala Bhagavathy temples include sreekovil, chuttambalam and a pond. Apart from the annual festival the temple also observes Navratri and Thrikarthika in Vrischika Masam. Valiyaveedu Devi Temple Temple Pooja timings The temple is open in the morning hours from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM The shrine is open in the evening hours from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, 8 January 2022 – It is Shukla Paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 3:27 PM on January 8. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 3:26 PM on January 9. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on January 8, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Purva Bhadrapada or Pooruruttathi nakshatra till 11:05 AM on January 8. Then onward it is Uttara Bhadrapada or Uthrattathi nakshatra till 11:33 AM on January 9. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Raja