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Pathira Kunnu Mana – Puja Timings – Offerings – Contact Details

Pathira Kunnu Mana is a famous center for snake or naga worship in Kerala. The shrine is located at Mundakkottukurussi village in Shoranur, Kerala. Pathira Kunnu Mana Contact Details Phone: +91 9074086646 Email: pathirikunnathmanakshethram@gmail.com Pathira Kunnu Mana Puja Timings Pathira Kunnu Mana opens daily for darshan at 6:00 AM The shrine closes at 12:00 PM daily. The evening darshan in the temple is from 4:00 PM The temple closes at 6:00 PM daily for the day. Pathira Kunnu Mana Puja offerings Noorum, Paalum, Nivedhyam is offered on Ayilyam nakshatra day in all Malayalam months. Devotees need to call schedule for the puja. Sarpabali – Advanced booking is needed. Payasa Homam. Devotees need to call schedule for the homam. Pushpanjali. It can be performed on all days. Vilakku Mala. Devotees should get the necessary items. Abhishekam with milk. Devotees need to call schedule for the abhishekam. Abhishekam with turmeric or manjal. Devotees need to call schedule for

Uttar Pradesh Lunar Eclipse Time on October 29, 2023 – Chandra Grahan time in Lucknow - Allahabad on October 28

A partial lunar eclipse, or Ardha Chandra Grahan, will be visible in Uttar Pradesh on October 28 - October 29, 2023. The Chandra Grahan will be visible in  Lucknow , Varanasi, Kanpur, Noida, Agra, Moradabad, Gorakhpur,  Rampur, Meerut, Aligarh, Mathura, Unnao,  Allahabad and other towns from  1:05 AM on October 29 to 2:23 AM on October 29   – as per Indian standard time. The Grahan takes place during midnight 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. Detail Timing of Lunar Eclipse in Uttar Pradesh on  October 29 ,  2023 Eclipse begins 1:05 AM on October 29 Mid Eclipse is at 1:44 AM Eclipse ends at 2:23 AM on October 29

Sitadhyaksha – Official In Charge Of Agriculture In Ancient India

Sitadhyaksha is an official in charge of agriculture in ancient India mentioned in Arthashastra of Kautilya. Sita means furrow or plough, and adhyaksha (head) means the person in charge of the plough or agriculture. The official was expected to possess knowledge about agricultural operations. His duties included storage all kinds of grains, seeds, flowers, fruits, vegetables, flax and cotton. Sitadhyaksha was entrusted with the task of supervising the processes of sowing and cultivation and would go about the task with the help of hired laborers, slaves and prisoners. He would supply ploughing implements, bullocks and other necessary equipments. In case of loss or delay in the work, he had the right to fine. He was expected to keep a watch on the seasonal rainfall in dry lands as well as wetlands, sixteen dronas (measurement of rain) of the dry lands and half of that for wetlands. He was also expected to anticipate weather conditions in the light of his knowledge of planetary mov

How To Perform Simantonnayana Sanskar? – Simantonnayana Sanskar Vidhi

Simantonnayana Sanskar Vidhi is the detail description on how to perform Simantonnayana Sanskar as per traditional Hindu scriptures. Simanta means ‘parting or turning of hair’ and unnayana is taking up or raising. Simantonnayana thus means combing the hair from the front upward and backward. In itself this act has come to assume significance as one of the 16 samskaras. It is described in Asvalayana Smriti that that husband should perform simantonnayana sanskar on his wife when she is pregnant for the first time, for protecting her and the fetus from harmful elements. Simantonnayana is also described in Baudhayana   Grihya Sutra (I.10.1). It states that is should be done in the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy. In Yajnavalkya Smriti (1.11), the sixth or eighth month of pregnancy is said to be suitable. Dharmashastras have recommended it in each pregnancy, not in the first alone. How To Perform Simantonnayana Sanskar? The pregnant woman observes a fast on that day. The ritual

Karli Vadakkumpattu Mana Naga Shiva Temple – Pujas – Contact Details

Karli Vadakkumpattu Mana Naga Shiva Temple is located at Mattom – Ariyannur near Guruvayur in Thrissur district, Kerala. The main deity here is Vasuki Sankalpam and Amma Pambu or Snake Mother. Shiva is also worshipped in the temple. The famous Ayilyam festival in the temple is held on Ayilyam nakshatra day in Malayalam Thula Masam. Karli Vadakkumpattu Mana Naga temple Ayilyam festival 2024 date is September 28. Karli Vadakkumpattu Mana Contact Details - Phone Number 9495132791 9495132784 The main rituals on Ayilyam puja day are Sarpa Pooja, Sarpabali, Payasa Homam, Palum Nurum Samarpanam, Milk Abhishekam, Turmeric (Manjal) Abhishekam and Naivedyam...etc Annadanam is offered by the temple on the day. Payasa Homam and Sarpa Bali is performed in the temple for naga dosha pariharam and naga preeti. Neyy vilakku is offered to overcome all kinds of problems in life and for peace and prosperity. Another important offering in the temple is kettu thiri. Rare Rig Veda Murajapa homam

Trinetra Ganesh Temple Story

Trinetra Ganesh Temple is located at the Ranthambhore Fort near Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. The story associated with the temple is unique. Legend has it that in 1299 CE, Hammira Dev of the Chahamanas dynasty was fighting the forces of invader Alauddin Khilji of the Delhi Sultanate at Ranasthambapura (present day Ranthambhore). King Hammira Dev was an ardent devotee of Ganesha. The defending army of Hammira Dev was facing starvation as provisions within the fort were depleted. One night, Ganesha appeared to the king in a dream and assured him that all his problems would be resolved. Next morning, an image of a three-eyed Ganesha appeared on one of the walls of the Ranthambore fort. Soon the war came to an end and the storehouses were replenished once more. A temple of Trinetra Ganesh was built in the fort where the murti was discovered by the king.

Pathirikkunnath Mana History – Famous For Snake Worship - പാതിരിക്കുന്നത്ത് മന

The history of Pathirikkunnath Mana temple in Kerala – famous for Naga (naga or serpent) worship. The story of the reason for serpent worship here is given below in Malayalam too. In Kerala, very few orthodox Namboodiri families are ordained to perform Naga Aradhana (serpent worship). Pathiri Kunnath Mana is one among such snake families. This family is also locally known as Kulappuratthu mana. The tradition of serpent worship dates back approximately a few hundred years. The story goes like this, Long ago when the oldest couple in the family was unable to conceive, they were concerned that the lineage would be disrupted. They fell into a state of despair. Both the husband and wife prayed to Ayyappa (who was their family deity) requesting him to find a solution to their condition. Dharma Shasta (Ayyappa) advised the couple to worship Shiva of the Vadakkunnathan temple in Thrissur. Due to the couple's very sincere invocation, Shiva was pleased and Vasuki the serpent appeared a

Puthoor Ulluruppil Devi Temple

Puthoor Ulluruppil temple is located at Thekkumpuram Puthoor in Kollam district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi or Devi. The annual Ayilyam puja in the temple is held on Ayilyam nakshatra day in Kanni Masam (September – October). This is a traditional Kerala style temple with a nalambalam, chathura sreekovil, upa devata shrines and namaskara mandapam. The annual festival in the temple is famous for various Bhagavathi temple rituals in the region including melam, ezhunellippu, Kuthira, and traditional performing art forms of Kerala. The shrine also observes Ramayana Masam, Navratri, Mandalakalam and Thiruvathira festivals.

Navaratna Malai – Book – Information – Content

Navaratna Malai is a work of Pillai-Lokacharya of Srirangam (14th century). It is one of the 18 rahasya (secret works) written for posterity, it says that a surrendered individual has to consider the following nine factors in order to lead a meaningful life. Himself – He should know the distinction between being and body. His being is eternal and is the very manifestation of knowledge (jnana) and bliss (ananda). He has to remember that God alone is the bestower of the fruit of action and that he is not the cause of his works. This must be his constant attitude. His Body – The body should be considered an enemy as it does not allow a person to know his true nature. It is anitya (mortal) and ever-changing. It is not the source of knowledge. It creates ignorance and sorrow and leads one towards sensual objects. Relatives – They destroy self-knowledge and knowledge about God. They distract individuals form Godhead and delay the process of realization. They confuse being with body and

Dreaming Of Jellyfish – Meaning

Dreaming of jellyfish is a warning sign as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream means you will soon face a series of problems that might keep you occupied for a long period. You will experience tragedy or problems during a leisure trip. Dreams of jellyfish also mean you will have to do weird or kinky things in near future. Dream of jellyfish and you see lots of them moving towards you means death in the family due to naturally calamity or accidents. The dream also means you will make mistakes in life due to fear or anger. Dreaming of jellyfish and you only see a single jellyfish is a sign of you overcoming difficulties through courage and intelligence. It also means weakening of your enemy. Dreams of colorful jellyfish means you will fall into trap set by your enemy. It also means greediness and lust will cause damage.

Dreaming Of Jewellery shop – Meaning

Dreaming of jewellery shop is good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means marriage, finding someone special or marriage of family member. It also suggests financial progress. Dreams of jewellery shop also means there will be progress through ancestral wealth. It also means you will win lottery. Dreaming of jewellery shop and you see family members is a sign of upcoming function in family. It also suggests change of luck and better fortune. Dream of jewellery shop and you are unhappy means you will miss a good opportunity related to career or money matters. It also means misunderstanding and lack of communication. Dreaming of a known jewellery shop means you will get ancestral wealth. It also means you might get treasure or win lottery. The dream also suggests return of someone back after a long period of time. Dreaming of jewellery shop and you see your enemies means threat to life or property.

Devotee Transformed Into God – From Story Of Prahlada

Devotee transformed into God is an exalted state, which we cannot comprehend. It is written of the boy Prahlada that he reached that state. Prahlada did not care for anything but love of God. He always prayed: ‘O Lord, that intense love, which the ignorant bear for worldly things, may I have the same for Thee; may I have the same intensity of love for Thee, but only for love’s sake.’ Not for wealth, not for prosperity, not for health did Prahlada pray. All these were as nothing to him compared with the pure love for God, love for just love’s sake. That is a wonderful story, the story of Prahlada, who even in his childhood found the greatest pleasure in worshipping Vishnu, the omnipresent Bhagavan of the universe. And that though he had to meet with the most cruel treatment from the hands of his enraged father, the wicked daitya king Hiranyakashipu, who had conquered the devas and who was the supreme ruler of heaven and other spheres.  But through all the torture inflicted on the boy,

What Does It Mean When You Dream About A Show

Dreaming of show is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream of show means positive changes in life and you will get to meet and spend time with people you love. When you dream about a show you can expect some surprises in your life pretty soon. Dreams of show also mean better understanding in family and there will be happy occasions and get-togethers. Dream about a show and you are not present in the dream means missed opportunity and frustration. Dreaming about a show and you are present and happy means new relationship and desire fulfillment. Dreams about a show and you are present in the show as an actor is a sign of achievement and success. It also means your hard work will give your good results. The dream also means recognition of your talent. Dream of a show and you wake up terrified or sad means you will be unhappy with progress of a dream project. It also means problems in your career.

What Does It Mean When You Dream About A Store

Dream about a store is a positive sign as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream means you will soon get money or there will be financial progress. When you dream of a store it also means costly gifts. Dreams about a store are also associated with upcoming functions or marriage in the family. When you dream about a store and you are present in the dream means there will be happy occasion in the family. It also means you will get opportunity to spent time with people you like in a place of your liking. Dream about a store and you are absent in the dream means you will forget something important. It also means family members will be angry with you. Dreaming of a colorful store is sign of new business opportunity or new wealth. Dream about a store and damage or accidents means natural calamity or fire when you are in a confined space. Dreams about a store in an unknown place or one you have never seen means moving into a new place.

Dreaming Of Jcb – Meaning

Dreaming of jcb is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means irreversible destruction and damage to your personal wealth, career or property. It also means getting fooled by people in the name of more money or position. Dreams of jcb also mean accidents and permanent damage to limbs. Dream of jcb and you are present in the dream means you will witness something bad or an incident which will causes emotional and psychological damage. Dreaming of jcb and you are not present in the dream means in your absence someone will cause damage to your property or wealth. It also means enemies striking hard. Dreams of jcb and lot of other people in the dream mean damage due to natural calamity. It also means building falling down or destruction of houses. Dream of jcb going fast through the road means damage from iron or fire. Dreaming of you sitting atop a jcb or playing in it means a thoughtless action of yours will damage your reputation and wealth.

24 August 2022 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Wednesday, 24 August 2022 – It is Krishna Paksha Dwadashi tithi or the twelfth day during waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Dwadashi tithi or the twelfth day during waning or dark phase of moon till 8:08 AM on August 24. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Trayodashi tithi or the thirteenth day during waning or dark phase of moon till 10:08 AM on August 25. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on August 24, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the full day.  Nakshatra  – Punarvasu or Punartham nakshatra till 2:32 PM on August 24 . Then onward it is Pushya or Poosam or Pooyam nakshatra till 5:03 PM on August 25. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajast