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Kettu Kalyanam – Ancient Custom Of Proxy Weddings In Kerala

Kettu kalyanam used to be prevalent among marumakkathayam (matrilineal) families of Kerala and it was an ancient custom of proxy weddings. It was a symbolic ritual that had to be celebrated before a girl attained puberty, and was often conducted at the same time and place for all the girls in a family from three to about ten years of age. Each family invited another designated family whose senior-most member had the right to perform such proxy marriages for their daughters. For example, only the Raja of Kodungallur had the right to conduct this ceremony for the girls of the family of Zamorin. The actual wedding takes place years later, and the bridegroom is a different person. On the day chosen for the ritual, the ‘groom’ is received with royal honors by the eldest male member of the girl’s family. He is taken in a ceremonial procession to a specially built and elaborately decorated pandal (marquee). The girls, dressed in neinnaudukkal (traditional style) and wearing the manthrakod

Kesabandha Hasta In Bharatanatyam

Kesabandha is a mudra or hand gesture in Bharatanatyam a classical dance of India. It is one of the 33 mudras mentioned in Natya Shastra of Bharata. It involves the movement of the elbow, arm, forearm, wrist and fingers. Natyashastra (Chapter IX – verse 189) defines Keshabandha thus – two hands are moved out from kesabanda (hair knot) and held at the sides. Generally, nrittahastas are to be employed in the formation of karanas (poses), and they are reputed to be of two types, namely, single and combined. Hand gestures for various movements in a dance performance should be accompanied by karanas. In other words, nrittahastas need to be coordinated perfectly with the facial movement. Natyashastra inspired treatises of a later date, such as Sangita Damodara, Sangita Ratnakara, Hasta Ratnavali, and Nartana Nirnaya, which also describe Keshabandha Hasta. Vishnu Dharmottara Purana, however, describes this hasta thus – the hands move upwards from the sides to the shoulders. Manasoll

Dreaming Of Buying Vegetables – Meaning

Dreaming of buying vegetables is a good sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means positive changes in life, return of someone back into your life and get together. The dream also means happy occasion in family or functions. Dreaming of buying vegetables from an unknown place suggests transfer or moving to a new place suddenly. It also means forced change of house or location. Dream of buying vegetables and you are unhappy or crying means you will be forced to take up something that you do not like. It also means you will be doing something that you have no interest. Dream of buying vegetables and you see different colors and freshness suggests positive change and desire fulfillment in life. Dreaming of buying vegetables and if everything is dull, rotten and lack freshness means you will make bad life decisions. It means there will be a stagnant period in life. It also means you will be forced to live a life in a deserted and boring place.

Dreaming Of Buying New House – Meaning

Dreaming of buying new house is good and positive signal 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. Dream of buying new house 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. Dreaming of buying new house 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 new house and you are sad or crying suggests lack of confidence or lost opportunity.

It Is Impossible To Know Everything About God

Sri Ramakrishna insisted that it is impossible to know everything about God, the Divine Mother. He insisted to pray and take refuge at her lotus feet: Who can ever know God? I do not even try. I only call on Him as Mother. Let Mother do whatever She likes. I shall know Her if it is Her will, but I shall be happy to remain ignorant if She wills otherwise. … O Mother! O Embodiment of Om! Mother, how many things people say about Thee! But I don’t understand any of them. I don’t know anything, Mother. I have taken refuge at Thy feet. I have sought protection in Thee. O Mother, I pray only that I may have pure love for Thy Lotus Feet, love that seeks no return. And Mother, do not delude me with Thy world-bewitching maya. I seek Thy protection. I have taken refuge in Thee. Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, 299.

Dreaming Of Buying Gold Jewelry – Meaning

Dreaming of buying gold jewelry is good sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. It means marriage, finding someone special or marriage of family member. The dream also suggests financial progress. Dreaming of buying gold jewelry with family members is sign of upcoming function in family. It also suggests change of luck and better fortune. Dream of buying gold and you are unhappy means you will miss a good opportunity related to career or money matters. Dreaming of buying gold in a known place means you will get ancestral wealth. It also means you might get treasure or win lottery. Dreaming of buying gold jewelry and you see your enemies means threat to life or property.

Dreaming Of Burning House – Meaning

Dreaming of burning house is bad sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will face unexpected problem in life or accidents. You might also be a victim of attack or arson. You might be forced to take shelter in an unexpected place. Dreaming of burning of your own house means family problems, dispute, jealousy and split among family members. It is wise to be patient and to keep quiet during quarrels. Dream of unknown house burning means personal tragedy or accident. It also means you might witness some gruesome incident. Dream of burning house and people in it means you will be helpless in an upcoming tragedy involving friends or family members. Dreaming of burning house and you are happy means suicidal tendencies. It also means death of an enemy. Dream of burning house and you going inside means you will get courage to face life issues. You will take initiative to solve a family dispute.  

Dreaming Of Butterflies – Meaning

Dreaming of butterflies is a good and positive dream as per dream meaning and interpretation. It means change of luck and happiness. The dream also means certain changes in your life will be short lived. Dream of butterflies flying around you is a sign of new relationship and happy occasions. It also means you will be surrounded by people whom you love. Dream of a single butterfly is associated with success and desire fulfillment. It also means solo travel. Dreaming of only one color butterfly is a sign of boredom or stagnant lifestyle. There will be no major changes in life. Expectation should be lowered about someone helping you out. Dream of black color butterfly is associated with journey.

19 May 2022 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Thursday, 19 May 2022 – It is Krishna Paksha Chaturthi tithi or the fourth day during waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during waning or dark phase of moon till 2:53 AM on May 19. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Chaturthi tithi or the fourth day during waning or dark phase of moon till 12:24 AM on May 20. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on May 19, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Mool or Moolam nakshatra till 9:10 AM on May 19. Then onward it is Purvashada or Pooradam nakshatra till 7:31 AM on May 20. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Mool or Moolam nakshatra til