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Kanjoormana Sree Chathankandarkavu Temple – Story - Festival

Kanjoormana Sree Chathankandarkavu temple is located at Chunangad – Varode near Ottappalam in Palakkad district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. The annual prathishta dinam in the temple is held on Makayiram nakshatra day in Malayalam Meena Masam. The Pattu Thalappoli festival in Chathan Kandar Kavu temple is held on Pooyam Nakshatra day in Malayalam Meena Masam. The 14-day annual festival in the temple begins on Makam nakshatra day. Koothu Thalappoli and Pooram are held on Thiruvonam nakshatra in Meena Masam. The main pujas and rituals in the prathishta dinam include Maha Ganapathi Homam, Navagraha pooja, Guruthi for Bhairava, Sarpa Pooja, Sarpa Bali and Prasadam ottu. The annual festival in the temple is famous for Tholpavakoothu and various temple rituals and art forms. Elephants are not part of the annual festival in the temple. Two forms of Goddess Kali are worshipped here one is ferocious form in Melekkavu and peaceful form in Thazhe Kavu. Kanjoor Mana

Sri Ramakrishna Jayanti 2024 Date - Birth Anniversary Of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa In 2024

Sri Ramakrishna Jayanti (birthday) celebration is based on the Hindu lunar calendar. According to the Gregorian or English calendar, Sri Ramakrishna was born on February 18, 1836. Sri Ramakrishna Jayanti 2024 date is March 12 as per Hindu Tithi. Sri Ramakrishna took the journey of seeking God to a new level and he unveiled the mystery of God and His working in the language of the common man. He showed the world through example how to go about seeking the Truth. In the Vedic age, the Upanishadic sages declared that the truth is one and wise men call it by different names. Sri Ramakrishna, who was born in the middle of the last century, found out through his spiritual striving, that all religions are but different paths leading to the same supreme truth. His life itself is a spiritual laboratory. (Swami Vivekananda) As Christopher Isherwood writes in his foreword to History of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, “Spiritual truth is eternal, but it has to be resta

Phulera Dooj 2024 – Entire Day is Auspicious - No Muhurat Needed

Phulera Duja is a ritual associated with the Holi festival and is observed on the second day (dwitiya) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) of Phalgun month (February – March) mainly in North India as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar . Phulera Dooj 2024 date is March 12. In Lord Krishna temples in Vrindavan and Mathura special rituals are held on the day. In some temples, a bit of color is smeared on the face of Lord Krishna. As per astrologers, the entire day is auspicious and there is no need to look for muhurat. Legend has it that the union of Krishna and Radha took place on this day. Phulera Dooj The Entire Day is Auspicious In some parts of North India , it is believed that the whole day is auspicious and therefore astrologers and pandits need not be consulted for finding an auspicious time. Due to this unique occurrence, the day is chosen by some communities to perform marriages including the notorious practice of Child marriages. House warmi

Goddess Sri Narmada – One Of 64 yoginis in Hinduism

Goddess Sri Narmada is one of the 64 yoginis in Hinduism. The 64 yoginis are holy women with yogic powers or female attendants of Shiva or Durga. They are worshipped as Goddesses in Hindu religion. Yogini Sri Narmada is depicted as standing on an elephant. Narma means joy and da is one who gives; Narmada Yogini is the one who gives joy. Elephant symbolizes wisdom. It suggests the importance of wisdom in life in the world.   Worship of 64 yoginis are more common in Tantrism and among Shakteya practitioners. Goddess Sri Narmada is worshipped for success in life and also not getting addicted to worldly life through wisdom. Sri Narmada yogini standing on elephant means that we should have control over our desires. We should let desires run amok. Sitting or standing upon an elephant is a very difficult activity. It signifies alertness and practice as to not to fall into the trap of desires. The mantra associated with Goddess Sri Narmada is Om Aim Shanti Swaha. Goddess Sri Narmada is

Kandankulangara Mahavishnu Temple – Festival

Kandankulangara Mahavishnu temple is located at Kandankulangara near Kodakara in Thrissur district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Mahavishnu. The annual festival in the temple concludes with Arattu on Meena Bharani day in Malayalam Meenam month (March – April). The temple has a vatta sreekovil with namaskara mandapam, chuttambalam, pond and shrines of upa devatas. The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple are Ganapathi, Subrahmanya, Goddess Durga and Ayyappa. The shrine observes Sashti festival, Ayyappan Vilakku, Vinayaka Chaturthi in Chinga Masam and Thaipooyam festival. Dasavatharam Chandana Charthal is held in Meda Masam. The annual Sashti festival is famous for colorful Kavadi procession from seven different areas in the region to the temple. Ezhunnallathu, melam and caparisoned elephants are part of the annual festival. Kandankulangara Mahavishnu Temple Timings The morning darshan and pooja timings are from 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM. The evening darshan and pooja timings are

Kozhikode Shivapuri Mahadeva Temple – Festival

Kozhikode Shivapuri Mahadeva temple is located in the heart of Kozhikode city, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Shiva – Mahadevar. The annual pratishta festival in the temple is held in Malayalam Meena Masam. Shivratri is another important festival in the temple. This is a traditional style temple with a chathura sreekovil. The temple has a namaskara mandapam, chuttambalam, pond and shrines of upa devatas. The upa devatas worshipped in the temple are Ganapathy, Subramanya, Ayyappa, Brahmarakshas, Nagaraja and Nagayakshi. The annual festival is famous for melam, traditional art forms and ezhunnallathu. The shrine observes Vinayaka Chathurthi in Chinga Masam, Mandalakalam, Sashti, Ayilyam nakshatra in Thulam month and Thiruvathira festival.

Puliyara Mahavishnu and Durga Devi Temple – Festival

Puliyara Mahavishnu and Durga Devi temple at Puliyara near Palappuram in Palakkad district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and Bhagavan Vishnu. The annual pratishta festival in the temple is held in Malayalam Meena Masam. The upa devata worshipped in the temple is Ganapathi. As per history, the temple was owned by Sukapuram Shabayogam. The shrine was destroyed during the Mappila Lahala in 1921 CE. This is a traditional style temple with two chathura sreekovil. The temple has a namaskara mandapam, Kodimaram, pond, chuttambalam and shrines of upa devatas. The annual festival is famous for melam, traditional art forms, ezhunnallathu and caparisoned elephants. The temple also observes various other Devi temple festivals including Navratri and Thrikarthika. Vishu and Thiruvonam are the other important days.

Padayanivettom Devi Temple – Festival

Padayanivettom Devi temple is located at Vallikunnam in Alappuzha district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi – Durga Devi and Goddess Bhadra. The 10-day annual festival in the temple is held in such a manner that it concludes on Medam 1 (Vishu day). Padayanivettom Devi Temple Story Legend has it that at the middle of night during a temple ritual, people saw two divine women. The women were seen when the Padayani ritual light fell on them. Soon the women were not to be seen. A Deva Prashnam was conducted and it was revealed that the two unearthly women were Goddess Durga Devi and Goddess Bhadra Devi. The people of the region decided to build a temple for the goddesses. As the goddesses were seen in the light (vettom) of Padayani festival, they temple came to be known as Padayanivettom. The annual festival in the temple is famous for Padayani and Kettulsavam (kettukazhcha). Tantric pujas and rituals are part of the annual festival. The temple traditional temple

Kalamboor Kavu Devi Temple – Pana Festival

Kalamboor Kavu Devi temple is located at Kalampoor near Piravom in Ernakulam district, Kerala. The annual festival in Kalamboorkavu is famous as the Pana Mahotsavam and is held in Malayalam Meena Masam (March – April). Meena Bharani is another important festival date in the temple. First day of the festival is known as Ariyeru, there is a traditional supper for devotees at night after temple pujas and rituals. The second day is known as Cheriya Pana and third day the most important Valiya Pana festival. On the day boats arrive at the temple from Velloor and Mulakulam regions with big wooden statues of Bhima and Garuda with thappu melam and chenda melam. Pana Kanji (rice gruel or porridge) is served along with Chakka Puzhukku on the day to all devotees. On the day at night Panakar and elephant carrying Thidambu of Bhagavathi moves to Pana nada for the Pana ezhunallippu . Darika and Garudam Thookam rituals are held on the day after Valiya Pana festival. The annual festival is also

Lakkidi Mithranandapuram Mahavishnu Temple – History - Festival

Lakkidi Mithranandapuram Mahavishnu temple is located at Lakkidi in Palakkad district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Mahavishnu. The annual Pratishta festival in the temple is held on Makayiram nakshatra in Malayalam Meena Masam (March – April). The annual pratishta festival is noted for various pujas and rituals including prasadashuddhi, astrakalasham, rakshoghna homam, chathushuddhi, dhara, brahma kalasha pooja, pari kalasha pooja, pari kalasabhishekam, paani, brahmakalashabhishekaam and sreebhootabali.  ( പ്രാസാദശുദ്ധി , അസ്ത്രകലശം , രക്ഷോഘ് ‌ നഹോമം , ചതുശ്ശുദ്ധി , ധാര , ബ്രഹ്മകലശപൂജ , പരികലശപൂജ , പരികലശാഭിഷേകം , പാണി , ബ്രഹ്മകലശാഭിഷേകം , ശ്രീഭൂതബലി) Annadanam, Panchavadyam and Sheeveli ezhunellippu are part of the three-day pratishta festival. The temple is located on the banks of the Bharathapuzha River. The temple has vatta sreekovil, namaskara mandapam, pond, chuttambalam and shrines of upa devatas. The pratishta in the temple is similar in height to the Guruvayoor temple.

Gorakh Bodh Of Gorakhnath

Gorakh Bodh, also known as Gorakhabodha, is a composition containing the religious teachings of Gorakhnath. It is a religious work in Hindi language. The full time of the book is Machindra (Matsyendra) Gorakh Bodh. Some believe that the original form of Gorakh Bodh might belong to the 11 th century CE. Handed down through oral tradition, it has undergone changes in language and diction. The work is of special significance in the sect of Nath Yogis. Gorakh Bodh is in the form of dialogue between a teacher and a disciple runs 127 verses. At the opening of the book, Gorakhnath addresses Matsyendranath thus: “My Lord, you are a spiritual teacher, you have conquered the flesh and are in full control of the senses. I am your disciple. I wish to ask a question. Kindly answer it. Do not let it anger you. It is a true teacher alone who can answer his disciple’s questions satisfactorily.” The he puts his question: “My Lord how should a disciple newly initiated in the sect of yogis live?”

True Worship Is Unbroken And Continuous – Swami Chidananda

"True worship is unbroken and continuous," says Swami Chidananda. Living is worshipping. To live is to continuously adore the Divine, moment by moment, day by day, always through life. The Reality is invisible, unknowable. Whatever can be known is not the Reality. If you cannot see a place because it is in darkness, you throw a powerful light upon it and the place becomes visible. Similarly throw the mind inward, and begin to see the things inside. Just as a dog which is troublesome outside is kept in a room, similarly you should lock the mind inside. Only when the mind is purified, it becomes your guide. Till then non-cooperation with it is the best remedy. Swami Chidananda

Azhinjilam Karumakan Kavu Temple – Pattu Utsavam Festival

Azhinjilam Karumakan Kavu temple is located at Azhinjilam - Vazhayur near Ramanattukara in Kozhikode district, Kerala. This an ancient shrine dedicated to Shiva. The annual Pattu Utsavam in the temple is held in Malayalam Meena Masam (March – April). The temple has a small pond and is surrounded by big trees. Appam is a special vazhipadu in the temple. The annual festival is famous for various Shaiva temple Tantric rituals and poojas. Traditional temple art forms of Kozhikode region are part of the annual festival. Mahashivratri and Thiruvathira in Dhanu masam are important in the shrine.

Chithara Sreekrishnan Kovil Temple – Rohini Festival

Chithara Sreekrishnan Kovil temple is located at Chithara in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Sri Krishna. The most important festival in the temple is held on Rohini Nakshatra day in Malayalam Meenam month (March – April). This is a small temple with a chathura sreekovil with a standing murti of Bhagavan Sri Krishna. The temple has a huge banyan tree and large kavu or grove for nagas. Vishu is an important festival in the temple. The annual festival is famous for colorful procession and melam. Vaishnava pujas and rituals including homam, abhishekam are part of the annual festival.

Irimbranallur Karthiyayini Devi Temple – Festival

Irimbranallur Karthiyayini Devi temple is located on the banks of Puzhakkal River at Irimbranallur in Thrissur district Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. The annual festival in the temple is held on the Karthika nakshatra day in Malayalam Meena Masam (March – April). This is a traditional style temple with a chathura sreekovil. The temple has a namaskara mandapam, chuttambalam and shrines of upa devatas. The annual festival is famous for melam, traditional art forms, ezhunnallathu and caparisoned elephants. The temple also observes various other Devi temple festivals including Navratri and Thrikarthika.

9 March 2022 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

 Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Wednesday, 9 March 2022 – It is Shukla Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh 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 12:36 AM on March 9. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 2:26 AM on March 10. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on March 9, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time after 8:30 AM.  Nakshatra  – Krittika or Karthigai or Karthika nakshatra till 8:35 AM on March 9 . Then onward it is Rohini nakshatra till 10:00 AM on March 10 . (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Krittika or Karthigai