Pavitra Ekadasi, or Pavitropana Ekadashi, is observed during the waxing phase of the moon in Shravana or Sawan month (July – August). In 2023, the date of Pavitra Ekadashi is August 27. The importance of Pavithra Ekadashi was explained to Yudhisthira by Lord Krishna and is found in the Bhavishyottara Purana. Jhulan Yatra. an important festival associated with Lord Krishna, Radha and Lord Jagannath, begins on this Ekadasi day. This Ekadasi is known as Putrada Ekadasi in Maharashtra, Gujarat , Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. It is widely believed that a son is born to the couple that observes Pavitra Ekadasi. There is an important story in the Puranas that indicate that Sage Lomasa advising a King to observe the Ekadasi so that he will beget a son. Fasting on this day also washes away all the remorse and regret of sins performed. All grains are avoided on this day. Some staunch devotees stay awake during the night on the day.

Nag Panchami festival observed in India during the Shravan month is a classic example of Hinduism’s deep rooted connections with Nature. Here are few important Nag Panchami stories in Hindu religion. Local folklore in India is full of stories associated with Nagas or Snakes. In South, the Nag Panchami festival story revolves around the brother-sister relationship. An important ritual in South Indian on the day include rubbing of milk or ghee on the back, spine and navel of brothers by sisters. Nag Panchami Story on Brother - Sister Relationship An important story or Nag Panchami Katha goes like this. Once a young girl asked her brother to get some Ketaki flower for Naga Puja. Screwpine or Ketaki is used to worship Nagaraja (Snake God). However, unfortunately the brother who went in search of Ketaki is bitten by a snake and is killed. The sister then prays and performs Vrata and propitiates Nagaraja and the brother is brought back to life. There are numerous such storie

Sangitsamayasara of Parsvadeva is a noted work in Sanskrit on Indian musicology. The author, Parsvadeva (13 th century CE), was a Digambara Jaina. He was born to Maharashtrian parents, Adideva and Gouri. The main topics discussed in different chapters (adhikarans) of Sangeet Samayasara are – nada, shruti, svara, grama, murcchana, raga, alapti, prabanda, thya (sthaya), gamaka and vaggeyakara. Aspects on musical instruments, etc., are also discussed. Though the author is indebted to earlier writers like Matanga, Bhoja, Someshwara and Jagadekamalla, the work certainly reflects the originality of the author. Against 22 shrutis, Parsvadeva identifies 66 shrutis – 22 each in mandra, madhya and tara sthayi. Swaras are of three types – saetana, acetana and ubhayapravaha (a combination of flute and vina). Alapti (rendering) is of eight types, i.e., ragalapti, rupakalapti, pranjala, visama, sakshara, anakshara, satala and atala. Various aspects of music, including the venue of performance

Suvasini pooja, also known as Suhasini puja, is performed for auspiciousness in the house, peace and prosperity. You download the Suvasini pooja Vidhi in Hindi pdf below.  The puja is usually performed during Navratri (September – October). It is also performed during other auspicious days in a calendar year by certain communities. Link – Hindi Suvasini Pooja Procedure pdf The main ritual in the puja is inviting married women and offering puja to Goddess Durga. In this puja, married women are seen as the manifestation of Mother Goddess Durga.

Skanda Sashti puja is dedicated to Murugan or Subrahmanian. Here is a simple method to perform Skanda Shasti Puja at home in Tamil. You can do this Puja on all six days of the Skanda Shasti Vratam or on the Soorasamharam day. The Skanda Shashti puja procedure text is in Tamil pdf. Link – Tamil Skanda Shashti Puja Procedure Text pdf The puja is performed for attaining wealth, to overcome fear and to defeat enemies. It is also performed for wish fulfillment. The puja can be performed on Saturdays and Fridays too. It is also performed during the monthly Sashti fasting day.

There are four Adi Shakti Peethas in the world as per Kalika Purana. This is further affirmed in the commentary and text of Brihat Samhita. The temples are located in the eastern part of India and four important body parts of Goddess Sati fell in these spots. The first of the Adi Shakti Peethas is the Vimla Temple in Odisha where the feet of Goddess Sati fell. The second temple is the Tara Tarini Temple in Berhampur in Odisha where the breasts of Goddess Sati fell. The third temple is the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, Assam where yoni or Sati fell. The fourth and the final Adi Shakti Peetha is the Kalighat Temple in Bengal, where the right toe of Goddess Sati fell. The belief is that Goddess Shakti appeared on this four spots in the beginning.

Tulsi Puja procedure in Tamil is dedicated to Goddess Tulsi Devi or the Tulsi plant, which is considered highly auspicious in Hindu religion. Below is the Tulsi Puja mantra and procedure in Tamil in pdf. Link  -  Tulsi Puja Mantra – Procedure in Tamil pdf Performing Tulsi puja is believed to usher in prosperity and it gets the blessing of Bhagavan Vishnu. The puja can performed on any day during the evening and also on special occasions associated with Bhagavan Vishnu, Krishna and Tulsi. The popular belief is that married women performing Tulsi puja will help in them having a good married life. It is also performed for the wellbeing of all family members.

Saraswati Puja Hindi is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, who is the goddess of learning in Hindu religion. Below is the Saraswati Puja mantra and procedure in Hindi in pdf. Link  -  Saraswati Puja Mantra – Procedure in Hindi pdf Performing Saraswati puja is believed to usher in prosperity. The puja is performed especially during Navratri. It is also performed on Wednesdays or during Vidyarambham ceremony of young children. Performing the puja on Basant Panchami, Wednesdays or during Navratri will help child do better in studies. It is also performed by musicians and artists for the blessing of Goddess Saraswati.

Durga Saptashloki is a prayer dedicated to Goddess Durga. This Saptashloki Durga prayer text in pdf format is provided by Kamakoti Ashram and you can download it for free. Chanting this prayer is considered an easy way to please Goddess Durga. It is believed that daily chanting of prayer helps in fulfilling one’s wishes. Link – Durga Saptashloki pdf Chanting the prayer during all nine days of Navratri is highly meritorious. The prayer is also chanted on all Tuesdays and Fridays by Durga devotees. The popular belief is that chanting the prayer for 108 days continuously will help in spiritual success and moksha.

Dreaming of high tides is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will soon face huge problems and they will be beyond your imagination. It is a warning sign and asking you to stay away from evil and illegal things. Dreams of high tides and you are happy is a sign of giving up or enjoying rough things. Dream of high tides and you are going towards it means suicidal tendencies. It also means relationship problems. The dream is asking you to keep your calm and wait for the problem to settle down. All high tides will settle down soon. Dreaming of high tides and you see other people means vacation or holidays going wrong. Dreams of high tides and you are getting battered in it is you boldly facing problems. You can expect some damage in near future but you will survive it if you keep your calm and composure.

Ashada Masam is the fourth month in a traditional Hindu Kannada calendar followed in Karnataka. Kannada Ashada Masa 2024 is from July 6 to August 4. Kumara Sashti, Shami Gowri Vrata, Bhanu Saptami, Chaturmas Vrat and Bheemana Amavasya are some of the auspicious days in the month. Fears About Ashada Month In Karnataka Some people think that Ashada month is bad but this is not true. There is a tradition among certain communities in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka in which newly married couple does not stay together in Ashada Masam. Usually, the wife stays away from her husband and returns to her home. There is a tradition among certain communities in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka in which newly married couple does not stay together in Ashada Masam. Usually, the wife stays away from her husband and returns to her home. There are also many who believe that the daughter-in-law and the mother-in-law should not stay together in this month. There is no scripture backing to this it is purely regi

Dreaming of hospital is a bad sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means sudden health issues in the family or accidents. It also means unexpected problems due to negligence. Dreams of hospital and you have never seen the place in real life means health issues or accidents in a new place during travel. Dream of hospital and you are in the dream means you will face health issues or you will have to take someone to doctor. It also means witnessing an accident or something gruesome. Dreaming of hospital and you are not in the dream means you will hear sad news. It also means problems in your home when you are away. Dreams of hospital and you are happy and laughing it is a sign of positive news. It also means job or birth in family. Dream of hospital and you see no one else in the dream means helplessness and lack of medical help at the right time.

Everyone experiences time according to his or her own mental disposition. Just as people regret their past, they also fear their future. The stream of life carries everyone to the one certainty amid all uncertainties: death – though people hardly think about it. Yudhishthira’s brilliant answers to Yaksha constitute the important portion of the Mahabharata called ‘Yaksha Prashna’. Two important questions and their answers relate to time and death. ‘What is the news?’ Yudhishthira’s answer: ‘The news is: Time is cooking all created beings in a huge cauldron of great delusion, with the sun as the fire, day and night as fuel, and with months and seasons as the ladle to stir the brew.’ The other question illustrates the inevitability of death and people’s attitude to it. Yaksha asked Yudhishthira: ‘What is wonderful?’ He replied: ‘Everyday people go to the abode of Yama (they die). Still the rest of the world desires to live forever. What could be more wonderful than that?’ Can we

Dreaming of house construction is positive and good as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means fresh start, desire fulfillment and happy news. Dreams of house construction is associated with progress and new opportunity. Dream house construction and you know the place means positive development in the present location. It also means change of luck. The dream also means it is right time to make investments in new property or home. Dreaming of house construction and you see authorities means loan approval or permission. It also means desire fulfillment. Dreams of house construction and you see other people mean there will happy news. It also means get together or other important occasion in your life or family. Dreaming of house construction and you have never seen the house or place before means you will see good fortune in a new place. It also means progress with the help of a stranger.

Dreaming of holding bird is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will overcome misery, unexpected problems and fights in life through courage and good luck. Dreams of holding a bird mean travel to distant places. Dreaming of holding predatory bird like eagle, vulture etc means courage and defeat of enemies. It also means you will take up dangerous activities. Dream of holding a white color bird means peace in life. There will be calmness. It also means a period of no activity. Dreams of holding colorful bird means you will soon find love and there will be joyous occasion in life. It also means taking a relationship to next level. Dream of holding green color bird is a sign of success. Dreaming of holding black color bird is a sign of death in family or of friends. Dream of holding red color bird means progress and desire fulfillment.

Dreaming about high school crush is common and it is a positive dream as per dream meaning and interpretation. If the dream is romantic then you will be moving forward in this love matter. If the dreams of high school crush is associated with fight or saying goodbye or departing then you will be soon realizing that this is a puppy love and you need not be serious about it. Sometimes seeing high school crush making love with you in dream is an indication that you are not in a good relationship and that you will be cheated. Dream of high school crush and you are not present in the dream means you will have regret in not doing the correct thing at the correct opportunity. Dreams of high school crush and you see other old friends means get together or meeting of old friends after a long time. A dream to have a meaning it has to happen naturally and not due to any daytime incident influence. If you were thinking about your high crush or talking about and then having a dream about th

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, 6 August 2022 – It is Shukla Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 9:20 PM on August 6. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Dashami tithi or the tenth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 7:14 PM on August 7. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on August 6, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time after 5:50 PM.  Nakshatra  – Vishakha or Vishakam nakshatra till 2:21 PM on August 6 . Then onward it is Anuradha or Anusham or Anizham nakshatra till 1:06 PM on August 7. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Vishakha or Visha