Sri Aurobindo (15 August 1872 – 5 December 1950), also known as Yogi Arvind, was an Indian philosopher, yoga guru, maharishi, poet, and Indian nationalist. His birth anniversary is annually held on August 15. In 2023, it is the 151st birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh (Yogi Aravind). Brilliant scholar, revolutionary, spiritual visionary – the worldview of Sri Aurobindo gives each individual a meaningful place in a progressive cosmic unfolding and casts our understanding of human endeavor in a new and purposeful perspective.  The day is observed in centers around the world associated with Sri Aurobindo especially at Auroville in Pondicherry, India. Various programs on the day include scholarly meetings, speeches by eminent personalities, satsangs, reading from the collected works of Aurobindo, and food donation. Wholly educated in England along with his two brothers, he was given an entirely Western education by their Anglophile father. After infant schooling at a convent in Dar

Fire Walking Festival 2022 date as per Singapore Hindu Endowments Board. The annual Fire Walking Festival, also known as Thimithi, at the Sri Mariamman Temple in Singapore attracts thousands of Hindu devotees, especially Tamilians from Singapore , India , and Malaysia . Singapore Fire Walking Festival 2022 date is October 16, Sunday. The Theemithi Ritual is dedicated to Queen Draupadi of Mahabharata who is worshiped as Draupadi Amman in Tamil Culture. Important Note - Online registration is required to participate in all events of the festival. You can register here for participating in the 2022 festival. It is 3-month long festival with several pre-event day ceremonies that culminate to the Theemithi (Firewalking) Day. The festival starts nearly three months before with Kodiyetram (festival flag hoisting). Theemithi (Firewalking) is the main event and post-event ceremonies conclude a couple of days after the firewalking day. Devotees perform the Theemithi ritual for their wis

Laddu gopal is the baby form of Bhagavan Sri Krishna. It is worshipped throughout India. So, which colour is favorite of Laddu Gopal? The favorite color of Ladoo Gopal is yellow. He also prefers blue color. It is believed that dressing up Laddu Gopal in yellow color will help in achieving desire fulfillment. Yellow color dress will result in progress, luck and good results in money matters. Blue color dress on Ladoo Gopal will provide strength and hope. The devotee will be blessed with property, new position and power. Puja of Ladoo gopal with green or orange dress will result in birth in family. Couples will get healthy children after performing the puja.

Puja in a Hindu home can be performed in the morning hours during sunrise preferably before 7:00 AM. Evening time puja can be performed during pradosh period preferable after 6:00 PM. Many people have this doubt today what time to do pooja in home. The best time is always during sunrise and just after sunset. Pujas can also be performed during noon time (roughly 12:00 PM to 12:40 PM) when there is Abhijit Muhurat. But Abhijit Muhurat is not present on Wednesdays. Tantric pujas etc should be performed at midnight around 11:50 PM to 12:45 AM. Please note that you need not always look for time for puja as it is always auspicious to perform a puja. All you need to have is devotion, a clean mind and clean body. Puja should be always performed after taking bath.

The meaning of a girl born during Saraswati Puja means auspicious and good luck. It also means there will be progress for the family. Birth during Saraswati puja is very rare and when it happens it means blessing of Maa Saraswati. The child will be intelligent and will make parents proud. The birth of a girl child during Saraswati Puja means you will have the blessings of ancestors. In some communities, there is a belief that girl child born during Saraswati Puja is a rebirth of a member of the family. Girls born during Saraswati puja will perform well in arts and science. They will have keen interest in music and musical instruments. They will have good memory. They will make excellent teachers.

Can we keep Krishna Bhagavad Gita metal chariot horse Rath at home or not and other similar doubts regarding the Gita sculptures, wall hanging and pictures. There is no problem in keeping anything related to Bhagavad Gita in a Hindu home. The rest all are superstitions. Please note that Bhagavad Gita is the most important text in Hinduism and its profound teachings helps one to overcome all kinds of difficulties and problems in life. All Hindu homes should have Bhagavad Gita book and a wall hanging or metal art. The Gita is a constant reminder to us that life is a constant struggle and whenever we feel dejected or down-and-out there is someone to help us and guide us out of the current situation. Gita is talking against all kinds of superstition. The core teaching of Bhagavad Gita is that all living and nonliving are born in Bhagavan and finally merge in Bhagavan. So how can there be any kind of superstition when everything is Bhagavan. It is our ignorance that causes problems.

A total lunar eclipse, or Chandra Grahanam, will be visible in Telangana on November 8, 2022. The Chandra Grahan will be visible in  Hyderabad , Secunderabad, Warangal, Nizamabad, Khammam and other towns from  2:39 PM on November 8 to 6:19 PM on November 8   – as per Indian standard time. Detail Timing of Lunar Eclipse in Telangana on November 8, 2022 Eclipse begins 2:39 PM on November 8 Mid Eclipse is at 4:49 PM Eclipse ends at 6:19 PM on  November 8 The Grahan takes place during the afternoon and evening and it is visible to the naked eye. Those Hindus following Grahan fasting and rituals need to follow it. All temples will remain closed 9 hours before the grahan and will only open next day morning after pujas and purification rituals.

Fire is very important for the development of a civilization, and it was first produced in ancient India scientifically. It is recorded that Atharvan, a Vedic Rishi, discovered the method of producing fire (Rig Veda VI 16 -13). Rig Veda is believed to have composed between 4500 – 5000 BC. So the discovery of fire might have happened at least a couple of hundred years before the composition of Rig Veda. Angirasa, another Vedic Rishi, produced fire by rubbing hard and dry sticks (Rig Veda I, 1-6, 31-17, 74-5). Various types of fire altars were made to preserve fire (Satapatha Brahmana IX 5-2-15). From the construction of altars, the science of kilns, fireplaces or furnaces was developed. A detailed description of this science is given in Sulbasutras. Vedic rishi Medhatithi addresses Agni (Fire) in Yajur Veda XVII - 2). Burnt bricks were named as pakvestaka (Brahma Samhita, 52 – 53) by Varahamihira and as amrita ishtaka in Satapatha Brahmana (VI-2-1-9). Katha Upanishad also refers t

Sayujya (unity) is the attainment of unity with the Paramatma (Shiva) as per Saiva Siddhanta. Among the various means of liberation advocated by Saiva Siddhanta, sanmarga is said to be the penultimate stage. This approach indicates the relation between the preceptor and the disciple. The disciple’s doubts are all cleared and he is now qualified to receive the bliss of Shiva. As the impurities are totally annihilated, the self shines in its pristine purity and enjoys all sat qualities, as in Shiva. In liberation, Shaiva philosophy postulates, the self maintains its individuality, devoid of the impurities, and becomes one with Shiva in essence. Saujya is perfect release, according to Shaivism, from repeated births and deaths. This is attained by following the path of knowledge (jnana marga), resulting in the realization of truth. The being’s enlightenment is through the descent of divine grace. In this release, ignorance is rooted out. The attainment of spiritual unity is through tru

Savitriputra is the name of an ancient Hindu community, whose origin is traced to Savitri, daughter of King Aswapati of the Madra country and wife of the Salva prince, Satyavan. Savitri Putras, or sons of Savitri, were 100 in number. Panini has referred to about thirty ayudha jivi sanghas (tribes living by the profession of arms) under the three groups of Damnyadi, Parsavadi and Yaudheyadi. The Savitri Putras figure in the Damnyadi group. The story of Satyavan and Savitri is given in detail in the Mahabharata, Devi Bhagavata, Matsya, Vishnudharmottara and Brahmavaivarta Puranas. Being issueless for long period, King Aswapati of Madra Desha undertook an eighteen-year-long Savitri Vrata (an austerity resolve), at the end of which Goddess Savitri pleased with his austerities, gave him the boon of a virtuous daughter who would bear Her name. When eighteen, Savitri chose Satyavan, the son of the banished and blind Salva king Dyumatsena, as her bridegroom, even after knowing through

Dreaming of Italy is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means opportunity to travel and explore the world. It also means unexpected changes in your life and moving to a new place or meeting someone from a different culture. Dreams of Italy and there is color and another person means new relationship and happiness. It also means successful travel. Dreaming of Italy and you are not present in the dream means frustration and dejection. It also means people ruling you out and bossing over you. It means in near future you will lose your temper and take out years of frustration on someone. Dreaming of Italy and you see mountains, beaches, yacht etc means you will have a wish of yours fulfilled. Dream of Italy and you see yourself in the dream means desire fulfillment. It also means staying away from home. The dream also means you will show boldness and courage. Dreams of Italy and you wake up crying mean you are unhappy with the current situation and want

Dreaming of itching is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means a problem that will not go away. It also means you know something is bad for you but you still want to do it. The dream is a warning sign too. Dreams of itching and you see puss etc means skin related health problems. Dream of itching and you see yourself in the dream means health issues to you or your family members. Children in family might soon face trouble. Dreaming of itching and you see other people means there will be increase in enemy activity. You will face unexpected physical attacks. Dream of itching and blood means you will face depression or serious illness or accidents. Dreaming of itching on family members or relatives is a sign of death in family – friends or relatives.

Four kinds of virtuous men worship Me, O Arjuna: the distressed, the seeker of knowledge, the seeker of material prosperity and, O Prince of the Bharata race, the wise. (Bhagavad Gita Chapter VII verse 16) As a class quite distinct from those men of asuric or evil nature, mentioned in the previous verse, Sri Krishna now deals with men of virtuous tendencies. All men belonging to this class believe in God and a life eternal. But not all have the same strong and pure faith in God. Nor are they all impelled by the same pure and lofty motive in seeking God and taking refuge in Him. Sri Krishna, therefore, divides them into four classes, each class characterized by a predominant motive. First are mentioned the distressed. It is when we are in trouble or pain, in suffering or distress, that we look for help and comfort. We may feel quite strong and independent so long as all goes well. But let misfortune visit us; then we realize that after all it is not easy to stand firm on our feet. O

Dreaming of isidwaba is a positive sign as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream means happiness, new relationship and acceptance. It also means marriage and functions. Dreams of isidwaba and you see lot of people means something important will happen in near future. Dream of isidwaba and you are unhappy means you will be forced to do something you do not like. It also means coming under pressure of the family or someone powerful. Dreaming of isidwaba and you see animals in the dream means you will have to witness something horrific. It also means taking life of another living being to fulfill a selfish motive. Dreams of isidwaba and there are lot of colors is a sign progress and desire fulfillment. Dreaming of isidwaba and you only see strangers around means natural calamity or death of family members.

Dreaming of ironing board is a positive sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream is asking you to be mentally prepared for a new beginning or change of place. It also means travel or attending functions. Dreams of ironing board also means meeting with superior or important personalities. Dream of ironing board falling down means plans going wrong due to accidents or bad weather. The dream also means making bad decisions in haste. Dreaming of ironing board and you see yourself in the dream means success or honor. Dream of ironing board and you are absent in the dream is a sign of someone else taking away your glory and hard work. Dreams of ironing board in an unknown place means struggle and finding it difficult to adapt to a new culture or situation.

Dreaming of Israel is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will struggle hard and achieve success. It also means going for a long period without something that you like. Dreams of Israel mean you travel to a place of your desire but it will be tough getting there. Dream of Israel and you see yourself in the dream means learning something new and different. It also means you will find it difficult to adjust to a new place. What was fun in the beginning might turn out to be a torture later. Dreaming of Israel and you are not present in the dream means you will have lucky escape from something. It also means your friends or relatives struggling without you. Dreams of Israel and there are lot of other people in the dream means happiness. It also means something funny happening in your life. It also means recognition and honor.

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, 20 August 2022 – It is Krishna Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during waning or dark phase of moon till 1:05 AM on August 20. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during waning or dark phase of moon till 2:26 AM on August 21. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on August 20, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Karthika or Krittika or Karthigai nakshatra till 4:58 AM on August 20 . Then onward it is Rohini nakshatra till 5:36 AM on August 21. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), it is Karthika or Krittika or