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Vaniyamkulam 24 Manai Telugu Chettiar Mariamman Temple – Festival

Vaniyamkulam 24 Manai Telugu Chettiar Mariamman temple is located at Vaniamkulam (Ottapalam) in Palakkad district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Mariamman. The annual Pratishta festival in the temple is held in Malayalam Meda Masam (April – May). This is a small temple following Tamil rituals. The annual kodiyettam festival in the temple is held in Malayalam Edava masam (May - June). The annual festival is famous for Thavil, melam, nadaswaram, procession, ezhunnallathu, caparisoned elephants and unique pujas and rituals. The shrine also observes Navratri festival and many unique rituals in Aadi masam.

Muttichur Ayyappankavu Temple – Festival

Muttichur Ayyappankavu temple is located on Francis Lane - Padiyam Road at Muttichur near Padiyam in Thrissur district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Ayyappa. The annual Pratishta festival in the temple is held in Malayalam Meda Masam (April – May). This is a small Kerala style temple. There are no huge structures and is surrounded by water bodies and coconut palms. The annual festival in the temple is famous for ezhunnallathu, melam, and caparisoned elephants. The annual Mandala Makaravilakku kalam (Mid November to Mid January) is an important period in the temple.

House Warming Dates In September 2022 – Auspicious and Good Dates for House Warming in September 2022

Below are the auspicious house warming dates in September 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. House Warming Dates In September 2022 There are no housewarming dates in September 2022. The above information is based on Hindu Panchang and calendar.

Ancient Hindu Politics In Story Of Vena And Prithu

The story of Vena and King Prithu (Harivamsa, V.3-30) propounds the theory of popular sovereignty in which people can kill a sinful king and install a righteous king. This story explains an important aspect of Hindu politics in ancient India. Prithu fulfilled the obligations of kingship: the story ends with a high eulogy of Prithu, the great king (adhiraja) . The story of Vena and Prithu occurs in the early Puranas in three more or less parallel versions (Vayu Purana, 62.104-93; Brahmanda Purana, 68.104.93; Vishnu Purana, 1.13-11-87; Bhagavata Purana IV.13.16-23, 39). Even though Vena had some gifts and superhuman faculties, since he was violating agreements and the rules of dharma, he was liable to be killed. The story represents two principles of authority: The conception of the office of king as the surest safeguard of individual and collective security. The king’s divine ordination as well his ‘divinity’, equating him with Vishnu’s personality as protector. The sages’

Cochin Thirumala Devaswom Festival

Cochin Thirumala Devaswom is the biggest temples of Gowda Saraswat Brahmins of Kerala. It is also one of the famous Maha Kshetrams of Kerala. Cochin Thirumala Devaswom festival 2023 date is March 30 to April 6. The annual festival is popularly known as Aratt and is held twice year. The first 8-day annual festival is held in such a manner that it concludes on the Purnima day in Chaitra month (March – April). The next festival is held in Kartika Masam (November – December). The main deity worshipped in the temple is Sri Venkateswara and is popularly known as Gosripurusha Thirumala Devar. The main murti of Venkateswara, his consorts, Sridevi and Bhoodevi on either side is situated at the top of the throne, Utsava Murti with consorts in the middle and Utsava Lakshmi at the lower layer. On the lowest layer there are Salagramas. The upa devatas worshipped in the temple are Mahalakshmi, Hanuman, Garuda and Vinayaka. Sanctum sanctorum is of the Nagara style of architecture. The temple is

Potta Madathil Kavu Bhagavathy Temple – Festival

Potta Madathil Kavu Bhagavathy temple is located at Potta in Thrissur district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy or Devi. The annual festival in the temple is held in Malayalam Meda Masam (April – May). This is a traditional Kerala style temple with a chathura sreekovil, kodimaram, namaskara mandapam, chuttambalam, pond and shrines of upa devatas. The temple has a beautiful two tier sanctum sanctorum with beautiful sculptures on the outer walls. The annual festival has several unique tantric rituals and pujas followed in Shakti temples. The festival begins with Kodiyettam and concludes with Arattu. Melam, traditional performing art forms of Kerala, dance and music are part of the festivities. The arattu procession includes ezhunnallathu, colorful kavadi, effigies of gods and goddesses and melam. The shrine also observes various other festivals and rituals including Navratri with vidyarambham and Thrikarthika festival. Pongala is offered to Bhagavathi in the t

All Distractions Of The Mind Are Psychological Itches

All distractions of the mind can be called psychological itches. All addictions are also psychological itches, only of the worst kind. An addiction feeds off a psychological itch that you have. One has to identify that itch and go to its roots. For instance, if a person is addicted to a particular video game, then that is only the tip of an iceberg, or more accurately, the tip of a psychological itch. That person has to identify the itch, which could be loneliness, anxiety, the effect of a trauma, or any other mental problem. A psychological itch can turn into a chain reaction. If you scratch your arm, you feel an itch on your neck, if you tackle that, you feel another itch on your face. This chain goes on. The first step to conquer an itch is to break the chain. Relax your mind and body and think of how each itch or addiction is independent of the other. Calm your mind and try to think ennobling thoughts; think about your true nature that is all consciousness and bliss. Try to think

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

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Thursday, 31 March 2022 – It is Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth day during waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth day during waning or dark phase of moon till 11:55 AM on March 31. Then onward it is Amavasya tithi or the no moon day till 11:27AM on April 1. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on March 31, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Purva Bhadrapada or Pooruruttathi nakshatra till 10:13 AM on March 31 . Then onward it is Uttara Bhadrapada or Uthrattathi nakshatra till 10:12 AM on April 1. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Purvabhadrapada or Poor