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Mrithika Brindavana – Sacred Soil From Guru Raghavendra Swamy Mutt Mantralayam

Mrithika Brindavana is held highly auspicious and sacred by the followers of Guru Raghavendra Swamy. The sacred soil removed from the Samadhi of Raghavendra Swamy is known as Mrithika. The rich tradition of removing the top portion of the soil placed on the Brindavana of Guru Raghavendra Swamy in Mantralayam is followed ritually every and replaced with fresh soil specially brought from a garden where the holy plant Tulsi is grown exclusively in Mantralayam. The soil that is removed from the brindavana, which is called mritika in Sanskrit, is considered precious and used to adorn the Brindavanas established in the branches of the Sri Raghavendra Swamy mutt throughout the country and abroad. It is also distributed among devotees. The devotees who are fortunate to get the mritika of the Sri Raghavendra Swamy’s Brindavana at Mantralayam mix the soil with soil taken from the Tulsi plants from their homes and use to wear it as a tilak (a religious symbol) on their forehead. The devotees st

Nattassery Madhavathu Sree Krishna Swamy Temple

Madhavathu Sree Krishna Swamy temple is located at Nattassery near Kumaranalloor in Kottayam district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Bhagavan Sri Krishna. Shiva and Goddess Parvati also have equal importance in the temple. The temple has a traditional Kerala style architecture. Modern renovations have not taken place in the temple. The temple has an east facing chathura sreekovil and lies on the banks of Meenachil River. Shivratri, Vishu, Ramayana Masam and Ashtami Rohini are of great significance in the temple. Ekadashi and monthly Thiruvonam nakshatra are also of importance.

Thiruvatta Sreekrishna Swami Temple – Vavu Bali – Ashtami Rohini Festival

Thiruvatta Sree Krishna Swami temple is located on the banks of Meenachil River at Mariyathu near Kumaranalloor in Kottayam district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Sri Krishna Bhagavan. The temple has unique Kerala style rectangular structure. There are shrines of upa devatas. The shrine observes various annual rituals dedicated to dead ancestors including Karkidaka Vavu Bali and Pitru Tarpanam. Bali Tharpanam is also held on various Vavu or Amavasya days in other Malayalam months. The temple observes the annual Ashtami Rohini – Sri Krishna Jayanti – which falls in Malayalam Chingamasam is of great significance in the temple. Pujas, rituals, colorful processions and feast are part of the festivities. Ekadashi and Thiruvonam nakshatra is of importance in the temple. The shrine observes Vishu and Ramayana Masam.

Kumaranalloor Elevanattu Trikkayil Sri Krishna Swami Temple

Kumaranalloor Elevanattu Trikkayil Sri Krishna Swami temple is located on Chemmangattu Konthukadavu Road near Kumaranalloor – Thiruvanchoor in Kottayam district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated Bhagavan Sri Krishna. The annual Ashtami Rohini – Sri Krishna Jayanti – which falls in Malayalam Chingamasam is of great significance in the temple. Pujas, rituals, colorful processions and feast are part of the festivities. The temple is also known as Kochu Guruvayoor. The upa devatas worshipped in the temple are Ganesha, Vadakkunnathan, Goddess Parvati, Sri Parameswaran and Nagas. The temple is noted for its traditional architecture. The temple has a chathura sreekovil, namaskara mandapam and chuttambalam. The shrine observes Ekadashi and other important Vaishnava days in a month. Vishu, Ramayana Masam and Thiruvonam are of importance in the temple.

Malayalam Shiva Mantra For Good Sleep

 In spite of all comforts many people find it difficult to get good sleep at night. Here is a mantra for good sleep in Malayalam. A person should chant the mantra 108 times after putting away all kinds of distractions. There should be total darkness while chanting the mantra. Before chanting the mantra the person should ask Mahadeva Shiva for having committed any kind of sin or harm to other living beings through hands, legs, strength and karma. Also for harm committed through hearing, mind and words. Also ask for forgiveness for all those actions that directly or indirectly hurt another living being. ' ശിവക്ഷമാപണ സ്തോത്രം ' ജപിക്കണം . പകൽനേരത്ത് അറിഞ്ഞും അറിയാതെയും ചെയ്തു പോയ തെറ്റുകൾ ഭഗവാനോട് ഏറ്റു പറഞ്ഞു ക്ഷമചോദിക്കുന്നതായാണ് സങ്കൽപ്പം ' ഓം കരചരണകൃതം വാ കായജം കർമജം വാ ശ്രവണനയനജം വാ മാനസം വാപരാധം വിഹിതമവിഹിതം വാ സര് ‍ വമേതത് ക്ഷമസ്വ ശിവശിവ കരുണാബ് ‌ ധേ ശ്രീമഹാദേവ ശംഭോ ' അർഥം - കൈകാലുകളാലും ബലം , കർമം എന്നിവയാലും കണ്ടതും കേട്

Brindavana Of Raghavendra Swamy – Samadhi – Final Resting Place

The samadhi or final resting place of Guru Sri Raghavendra Swamy is known as Brindavana and is located at Mantralayam in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. Guru Raghavendra Swamy spend his last eventful days at Mantralayam before entering the brindavana alive. Raghavendra Swamy entered brindavana on Virodhikruth Nama Samvatsara Shravan Krishna Paksha Dwitiya tithi (second day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Shravan month) in 1671 CE. Sri Raghavendra Swamy spent his entire life popularizing Dwaita philosophy propounded by Sri Madhvacharya. Brindavana was constructed under his own supervision in a place chosen by him. The reasons for choosing a spot in Manchala village (later known as Mantralayam) for erecting his brindavana were, according to the swami himself, that he had during his previous birth as Prahlada in the Satya Yuga performed a yagna there and the place was so divine as to offer success always as evidenced by the great fight put by Anusulya agains teh mighty

Manas Yog In Hindu Astrology

Manas Yog is considered a good and auspicious period in Hindu astrology. This yog is calculated based on nakshatra or birth star. The Manas Yog time period is till the end of nakshatra on the particular day. Manas Yog benefits include better luck, victory and success. The time period is good for making all kinds of investments. It is good for participating in spiritual matters and all things associated with religion and temple. It is ideal for moving into new rented house and also for any kind of first meeting. It is also good for opening of shops and starting construction etc. Manas Yog happens when Hasta or Atham or Hastam nakshatra falls on Sunday or Ravivar Anuradha or Anusham or Anizham nakshatra falls on Monday or Somvar Uttarashada or Uthradam nakshatra falls on Tuesday or Mangalwar Shatabhisha or Sadayam or Chathayam nakshatra falls on Wednesday or Budhwar Ashwini or Aswathy nakshatra falls on Thursday or Guruvar Mrigasira or Makayiram or Mrigasheersham nakshatr

Peroor Chalackal Mahavishnu Temple

Peroor Chalackal Mahavishnu temple is located at Peroor in Kottayam district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Bhagavan Vishnu. The annual Gokulashtami or Sri Krishna Janmashtami jayanti festival is held with various pujas and rituals. Ashtami Rohini ghoshayatra, feast, young children as baby Krishnas, children and boys dressed as Radha and Krishna, uriyadi and other festivities are part of the important Krishna temple festival observed in Chingamasam (August – September). The temple has beautiful chathura sreekovil. The shrine is complete with a namaskara mandapam, chuttambalam and small shrines of upadevatas. The shrine observes various Vaishnava pujas and rituals including abhishekam and various archanas. Vishu, Ramayana Masam and Thiruvonam are observed in the shrine. Ekadashi is of significance in the temple.

Bhaktapur Dattatreya Temple – Nepal

Bhaktapur Dattatreya temple is located, at the east end of the Tachapal Tol, on the east side of Bhaktapur in Nepal. The shrine is dedicated to Dattatreya – a combined manifestation of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Prominence is given to Vaishnava rituals and pujas. The shrine was built during the 15 th century CE and modified to the present status in 1849 CE. The shrine is three-tiered pagoda style temple with intricate carvings and wood work. The temple was built during the wood of a single tree. The temple is located on the spot where a famous Sage attained Samadhi – he entered into his burial place while alive. Some people believe that the temple was originally a place for Saiva saints to take rest during their pilgrimage and was later modified into a temple. A conch and discus are mounted on pillars outside the entrance of the temple. A gilded Garuda (vehicle of Bhagavan) is mounted on a tall pole in front of the temple. There are also numerous other Hindu sculptures and figuri

Pakaranellur Rudhira Mahakalan Temple

Pakaranellur Rudhira Mahakalan Temple is located at Pakaranelloor near Pazhoor, Kuttippuram, Malappuram district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Shiva. Sri Krishna is an important upa devata in the temple. Shivratri and Ashtami Rohini are important festivals in the temple. The temple has a chathura sreekovil with a namaskara mandapam. The shrine observes various Shiva festivities including Thrikarthika and Thiruvathira in Dhanu Masam. Pradosham is of great importance in the temple.

Elamthuruthy Palluthevar Mahavishnu Temple

Elamthuruthy Palluthevar Mahavishnu temple is located at Elamthuruthy near Kuttanellur in Thrissur district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Bhagavan Vishnu. The annual Ashtami Rohini festival (Sri Krishna Jayanti) is observed with great enthusiasm in the temple and involves procession, uriyadi, feast etc. The temple has a vatta sreekovil. The temple has beautiful wall paintings of stories from Hindu scriptures. There is an alankara mandapam and well-maintained temple pond. The shrine observes various Vaishnava rituals and pujas during auspicious occasion especially during Ekadashi. The temple observes Vishu, Ramayana Masam and Thiruvonam. The festival is famous for the participation of caparisoned elephants, melam, procession, music and performing art forms of Kerala. The festival concludes with arattu ceremony.

Vazhamuttom Maha Vishnu Temple

Kakkoor Thripadathirikulangara Maha Vishnu temple is located at Kakkoor in Ernakulam district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Vishnu Bhagavan. The shrine observes the annual Sri Krishna Jayanti – Gokulashtami festival in Chingamasam with procession and other traditional festivities. The temple has an east facing vatta sreekovil. The temple has a chuttambalam, namaskara mandapam and shrines of upa devatas. The shrine observes various Vaishnava rituals and pujas during auspicious occasion especially during Ekadashi. The temple observes Vishu, Ramayana Masam and Thiruvonam.

Vayala Vadakku Indilayappan Temple – History – Miracles - Festivals

Vayala Vadakku Indilayappan temple is located at Valaya Vadakku – Kaipattoor Nariyapuram in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Indilayappan – a combined form of Mahadeva Shiva and Ayyappa. The deity is lovingly referred to as Appoppan (Grandfather). Special Appam is offered to the deity on the Karkidaka Vavu Bali day. The main deity worshiped in the sanctum sanctorum is in the form of a natural grown black shila. The deity has no roof and is exposed to nature. As per local history, a tall, muscular old man attired in saffron helps people who are distress and arrive at the temple. It is believed that this is Indilayappan. Another belief is that on Amavasya day, Devas conduct puja in the place. Story of Vayala Vadakku Indilayappan Temple It is said that a poor woman who went to collect firewood happened to sharpen her sickle on a projected natural grown black rock. To her astonishment, blood oozed out from the rock indicating the divine presence.   The alar

Adhara Pana Ritual Atop Puri Jagannath Chariots

Adhara Pana ritual is performed on the day before Bhagwan Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra are taken inside the sanctum sanctorum of Puri Jagannath Temple after the completion o the famous Puri Jagannath Ratha Yatra. The Adhara Pana is a sweet drink and it is performed on the three chariots parked in front of the temple. The ritual is dedicated to Parshwa Devatas or Rath Rakshyaks – the subsidiary deities on each chariot. The subsidiary deities accompany the three main deities on their journey to the Gundicha Temple. The subsidiary deities guard the three main deities. Adhara Pana ritual is only offered to the Parshwa Devatas. A total of nine barrel-shaped terracotta urns containing a sweet drink is poured on the Parshwa Devatas and the urns are later broken atop the chariot to please the invisible spirits following the chariots. Adhara Pana is made of milk, cheese, sugar, banana, camphor and spices including black pepper and nutmeg. At the time of offering of Adhara Pana, Bhitara

Chambakkara Vaishnava Gandharva Swamy Temple – Rare Temple Dedicated To Gandharvas

Chambakkara Vaishnava Gandharva Swamy temple is located on Chambakkara - Kannadikadu Road near Maradu in Ernakulam district, Kerala. This is a very rare Hindu temple which is dedicated to Gandharva. The shrine lies on the banks of Poorna River. As per history, the temple belonged to an Ezhava family of the region. The temple was then located amidst a thick grove. Gandharva puja and Sarpa puja was held in the temple then. The temple used to give Kashayam (Ayurvedic medicine) as prasadam and this used to cure various diseases. The temple is now managed by followers of Sri Narayana Guru (Vijnana Pradarshani Yogam). The beautiful shrine with a chathura sreekovil faces east. In the sanctum sanctorum, there is a unique murti of Gandharva. He stands with folded hands facing the rising sun. The murti is in benign form and showers his blessings on all those who have darshan of him. The temple has a special designated spot for worship of nagas. Wednesday is the most important day in the

Tamil Nadu Solar Eclipse Time on October 25, 2022 – Surya Grahanam Time In Chennai, Madurai

The Solar Eclipse taking place in India on October 25, 2022 will be an partial eclipse in all places in Chennai,  Madurai  and other parts of Tamil Nadu. The eclipse will be taking place at evening time. The Surya Grahanam will be visible in  Coimbatore , Erode,  Salem , Kanchipuram, Thoothukudi and other towns from  5:14 PM to 5:42 PM  on October 25, 2022 – as per Indian standard time. All temples will remain closed during the period. Detail Timing of Solar Eclipse in Tamil Nadu on October 25, 2022 Eclipse begins at 5:14 PM Maximum Eclipse is at 5:42 PM  Eclipse ends at 5:42 PM

Bhaktapur Badrinath Temple - Nepal

Bhaktapur Badrinath temple is located at Bhaktapur in Nepal. The shrine is dedicated to Bhagwan Vishnu. This is a shikhara style temple. The temple was built by Bhupatindra Malla (1696-1722 CE). The shrine was destroyed during the earthquakes of 1934 and 2015. The temple was rebuilt each time. The shrine was built as a substitute to the famous Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand, India. There is a Shiva temple located adjacent to the shrine. A four hand murti of Vishnu holding lotus, mace, shankha is worshipped in the sanctum sanctorum. The temple has ornate pillars and windows. There are also sculptures of Hindu gods and goddess. During renovation, salvaged original elements of the ancient temple were reused. There are also beautiful stone sculptures of lions and other animals.

Thelakkad Sree Mahavishnu Vamanamoorthy Temple

Thelakkad Sree Mahavishnu Vamanamoorthy temple is located at Thelakkad in Malappuram district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to the Vamana avatara of Vishnu Bhagavan. The temple observes Thiruvonam and Ashtami Rohini festival. This is a small rectangular shrine. The shrine observes various Vaishnava pujas and rituals including abhishekam and various archanas. Vishu, Ramayana Masam and Thiruvonam are observed in the shrine. Ekadashi is of significance in the temple. Ashtami Rohini ghoshayathra, feast, young children as baby Krishnas, children and boys dressed as Radha and Krishna, uriyadi and other festivities are part of the important Krishna temple festival observed in Chingamasam (August – September).

Lalitha Trishati Stotram In Malayalam – Winning Lottery - Solving Wealth – Property – Money Problems

Lalitha Trishati Stotram is dedicated to Maha Tripurasundari and it contains the 300 names of the Goddess. Below is Lalitha Trishati Stotram in Malayalam and it is from the Brahmanda Purana. The mantra is chanted for solving problems related to wealth, property, money and other financial problems. It is also chanted for winning lottery and games. How To Chant Lalitha Trishati Stotram In Malayalam? Chanting the prayer on Friday is considered highly auspicious. It also highly auspicious to chant the mantra for three consecutive days starting from Shukla Paksha Ashtami to Shukla Paksha Dashami – the eighth, ninth and tenth day of the waxing or light phase of moon – these days fall after Amavasya or no moon day. The stotram should be chanted in the evening. Those chanting for three consecutive days should make sure that particular tithi is present during the evening time. A person chanting the stotram should avoid non-vegetarian food, alcohol and smoking. The person should chant th

Gurusthan In Shirdi Sai Baba Temple – Sai Baba Paduka

Gurusthan, a place in Shirdi where Sai Baba was first seen, is the most revered spot in the Shirdi Sai Baba temple complex and is located next to the Samadhi Mandir. He was seen at Gurusthan sitting under a neem tree. A marble statue and a portrait of the saint are kept at Gurusthan. The spot also preserves the boulder on which Baba used to sit. Padukas (footprint icon) blessed by the saint himself were installed under the neem tree in 1912. Figures of lotus, flowers and conch are carved on the side of the Padukas. A Sanskrit Shloka is inscribed on the side of padukas Sada Nibavrikshaya Mooladhiwasaat Sudha Stravinam Tiklamapiapriyam Tam Tarum Kalpavrikshadhikam Sadhayantam Namameeshwaram Sadgurum Sai Natham Burning incense at Gurusthan on Thursday is considered auspicious.

Dreaming Of Feathers – Meaning

Dreaming of feathers is good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means success, travel, happiness due to desire fulfillment. It means you will go to a new place and there will be positive outcome. It also means you will be traveling a lot in near future. Dreams of feathers scattered all around or blood in it or forcibly removed feathers means accident or trouble during journeys. Dream of feathers and you see yourself in the dream means you will get invitation from a distant place. It also means profit or happiness due to birds. Dreaming of feathers and you see other people in it means you will go on trips with people you like. Dreaming of colorful feathers means new relationship and success in romance matters. Dream of white feathers means you will achieve mental peace and satisfaction. Dream of black feathers means spiritual interest and focus on answering philosophical questions.

Dreaming Of Feeding Baby – Meaning

Dreaming of feeding baby is both good and bad sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means additional responsibility or you will be forced to help someone. It also means messy work and things that you have no control off. Dreams of feeding baby also mean you will be stuck with someone for a long period of time. Dream of feeding baby and you know the baby means happiness and you will be of great help to family member. It also means you will take time away from your current work to help someone. Dreaming of feeding an unknown baby means birth or new member in the family. It also means new people in your life like new members or return of relatives. Dream of feeding baby and you wake up terrified or unhappy means you will indulge in unprotected sex and this will give you nightmares. Dreams of feeding baby and you are happy means change of lifestyle and you will enjoy new happenings in your life.

What Is It That Drives A Man To Sin Even Against His Will And As If By Compulsion?

Ever wondered what is that drives a man to sin even against his will as if by compulsion. Bhagavad Gita Chapter III answers this perplexing question. It is desire, it is aversion, born of passion. Desire consumes and corrupts everything. It is man’s greatest enemy. As fire is shrouded in smoke, a mirror by dust and a child by the womb, so is the universe enveloped in desire. It is the wise man’s constant enemy; it tarnishes the face of wisdom. It is as insatiable as a flame of fire. It works through the senses, the mind and the reason; and with their help destroys wisdom and confounds the soul. Therefore, O Arjuna, first control thy senses and then slay desire, for it is full of sin, and is the destroyer of knowledge and of wisdom. It is said that the senses are powerful. But beyond the senses is the mind, beyond the mind is the intellect, and beyond and greater than intellect is He. Thus, O Mighty-in-Arms, knowing Him to be beyond the intellect and, by His help, subduing

Dreaming Of Father Dying – Meaning

Dreaming of father dying is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will lose a person of authority and this will result in you adopting wanton ways and which will cause harm to you. It means lack of discipline and no one to control you. Dreams of father dying and you know the place means trouble to your father due to health issues or by accident. Dream of father dying and it is an unknown place means you will hear something bad about your father who is at a distant place. Dreaming of father dying and you see hospital or other people means health issue to your father resulting in hospitalization. It is a warning sign and you should show more interest in the day today activities of your father. Dream of father dying and you are present means you will soon get freedom to do things independently. It also means you get to make certain decisions.

Dreaming Of Falling In Water – Meaning

Dreaming of falling in water is warning sign as per dream meaning and explanation. The dream means soon you will face embarrassing situations or problems due to negligence. It also means acting without thinking will result in accidents. Dreams of falling in water and you are happy means get together, happy times or vacation. Dream of falling in water and you are all angry and cursing means someone will conspire against you and will succeed in causing damage to you. It also means trouble with people both known and unknown. Dreaming of falling water and there are other people in the dream means problems in a public place. It also means humiliation. You will be targeted by a group of people. Dreams of falling water and you know the place means you will face accident or will be forced to return back home halfway through your journey.

Dreaming Of Eyes – Meaning

Dreaming of eyes is a good omen as per dream meaning and explanation. The dream means you will see certain things that were hidden from you. You will find secrets about others. It also means you will find about treasure or a hidden problem in your family. Dreams of eyes also mean you will soon value the importance of something in your life that was not given due importance and respect. Dream of eyes and it is yours or you see yourself in the dream means lot activities will take place in your life soon. You will be exposed certain new things some of which might be encouraging and some gory or distasteful. Dreaming of eyes and you see other individuals or eyes of other people mean you will find out about secrets of other people. It also means prying eyes of other people expose your hidden fantasies. Dreams of eyes and there is color means celebration and happiness. It also means return of something or someone.

13 July 2022 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Wednesday, 13 July 2022 – It is Purnima tithi or the full moon day in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 2:25 AM on July 13. Then onward it is Purnima tithi or the full moon day till 12:07 AM on July 14. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on July 13, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Mool or Moolam nakshatra till 1:43 AM on July 13. Then onward it is Purvashada or Pooradam nakshatra till 12:02 AM on July 14 . (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 till 2:22 AM on July 13. Then onward it is Purvashada or Pooradam nakshatra till 11