Chothi Nakshatra 2023 predictions are based on Malayalam Nakshatram or birth star Kerala astrology. As per Chothi nakshatra phalam 2023, people born in this nakshatra will get the opportunity to travel to distant locations. January, March, June, August and December 2023 are good months. February, April, May, July, September, October and November 2023 are bad months. Career-wise one needs to be careful about important decisions. Political changes and changing environment around the world will affect your career. Those looking for new job will not be happy with the progress. Some of you will be taking some important steps in career and personal life. Professionals will do well in the first few months of the year. Some of you will get promotions but after some bickering. Some of you will be able to implement new plans and ideas. There will be some trouble with colleagues and seniors. Business people will get good partnerships and profits during the second half. Those working abroad mi...

Like all other dualistic systems of worship, the tantric system of worship also makes use of a special type of symbol called Sri Chakra or Sri Yantra. The following is an account of the Sri Yantra from the Bhavanopanishad (Bhavana Upanishad) belonging to the Kadi tantras, the Kadi school of thought prevalent in Bengal. The word ‘yantra’ occurs frequently in all tantric contexts of worship. All dualistic forms of worship need an image, a symbol, or something like that. Since the ordinary aspirants need an object of adoration or worship, a gross form is made after the desired pattern of the worshipper thinking about the form of the worshipped. Thus there may be an innumerable variety of symbols depending on the mental make-up of individuals. Shaligram and Shivling are some such symbols. The tantric method of Shakti worship is represented by such a yantra called Sri Chakra or Sri Yantra. Sri Chakra is a beautiful piece of geometric figure representing the Divine Mother in her individual...

Chithira Nakshatra 2023 predictions are based on Malayalam Nakshatram or birth star Kerala astrology. As per Chithira nakshatram phalam 2023, people born in this nakshatra will be unlucky in this year. You might face problems in finance and relationship matters. Good months are June, August, October, and December 20203. January, March, April, May, July and November 2023 are bad months. February and September 2023 will be stagnant period with no progress. The year 2023 is a tough year for people born under Chithira Nakshatra. Some of you will be getting new jobs this year but not as per your qualification or satisfaction. A sudden reversal in career or job loss is a possibility. There will be some loss in business during the middle part of the year. Help expected from the government will be delayed. Business people will be changing the style of functioning and will be concentrating on small businesses. Those looking for job abroad will face disappointments. Those working in sea related ...

Horanadu Annapoorneshwari temple is one of the rarest temples where the Goddess is offered Maha Mangal Aarti after her devotees have been fed. Generally, deities are first offered the naivedya or bhog and later it is shared with devotees. At Horanadu Annapoorneshwari temple, a complete three course vegetarian meal is served to devotees by Goddess Annapurna herself. The Adhishakthyathmaka Shri Annapoorneshwari Ammanavara Gudi is located on the banks of Bhadra River at Horanadu in Chikmagalur district, Karnataka. The popular belief is that the deity blesses a devotee peace, prosperity, good health and nourishment. It is widely agreed that a devotee who has the blessing of Goddess Annapurna will never grow hungry. The temple serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Prasada Bhojanalaya Hall. Breakfast usually comprises of poha (beaten rice made using turmeric) or khara bhat (a dish mixed with semolina, vegetables and spices. Sambar, rasam, mixed rice like puliyohara, vegetable c...

Kandalloor Puthiyavila Vadakkan Koickal temple is located near at Puthiyavila Kandalloor near Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. The 10-day annual festival in the temple is held in Kumbha Masam (February – March) and it coincides with the Kumbha Bharani day. Another festival in the temple coincides with Meena Bharani day in Meena Masam (March – April). The sankalpam of Bhagavathy here is that of Goddess Parvati. The upa devatas worshipped in the temple Shiva, Goddess Bhadrakali, Sastha, Naga Devatas, Khandakarna, Yakshi and Brahmarakshas. The main specialty of Vadakkan Koyikkal temple is that the sreekovil or main temple is two stories. Goddess Parvati the main murti is placed in ground floor and Mahadeva Shiva is placed on the 1st floor. Kettukazhcha is celebrated on 9th and 10th day of the annual festival. Caparisoned elephants, melam, traditional performing art forms of Kerala and various other rituals and pujas are part of t...

Choroonu is the first rice eating ceremony of a child in Kerala. Here are the dates for Choroonu in 2023 for the ceremony as per traditional Hindu Malayalam calendar and Panchangam followed in Kerala. January 4, 26 and January 27 February 3, 22 and February 24 No dates in March 2023 April 6, 24, 26 and April 27 May 3, 22, 24 and May 29 June 1, 2, 21 and June 28 July 3 August 21, 23 and August 31 September 18, 25 and September 27 October 16, 26 and October 27 November 16 December 14, 15, 21 and December 22  Please note that these are dates based on Panchangam. A local astrologer might be able to get a small period during other dates.

Atham Nakshatra 2023 predictions are based on Malayalam Nakshatram or birth star Kerala astrology. As per Atham nakshatram phalam 2023, people born in this nakshatra will need to be careful about both physical and mental health. Stress and tension might cause serious damage. Good months are January, April, June, August and October 2023. March, May, July, November and December 2023 are bad months. February and September 2023 will be stagnant period with not much gain. People born under Atham Nakshatra will have a tough year with some help coming from family members. Professionals will be confused and not content with achievements. There will be promotions for some but after some serious bickering. Those looking for overseas jobs will be disappointed. Self employed professionals and freelancers will perform exceedingly well. You will gain fame and publicity. A jealous colleague might cause some damage. It is a good year for those looking for government job appointment. Those looking ...

Dreaming of my son is a positive sign as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream means you will realize the value of your son or he will make you proud. It also means you will hear happy news about your son. Dreams of my son and you are happy in the dream means your son will achieve success or make family name proud. It also means some function related to your son. Dream of my son and you are not seen in the dream means you will not be able to be by the side of your son when he needs you most. It also means unable to attend an important day of your son. Dreaming of my son and he is angry in the dream means your actions might cause some kind of harm to your son. It also means you forgetting or unable to keep a promise made to your son. Dreams of my son and you are angry or shouting at him means she might cause some problems to you. It also means he might bring shame or disrepute to the family. Here are some more potential interpretations of my son dream: 1. Parental Concer...

Dreaming of my teacher is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will need to be more attentive and work hard for success. It also means you will get opportunity to visit your old school or meet old teachers. Dreams of my teacher and she is seen teaching you means you will be profited from an important lesson taught by your teacher in near future. Dream of my teacher and it is at an unknown place means you will regret not taking the advice of elders. It means you will face difficulties in a decision that you took against the advice of elders. Dreaming of my teacher and there is anger or arguments means you will have to stand up against people in authority. It also means teachers causing damage to your plans. Dreams of my teacher and you wake up happy means success and new admission. It also means you will complete your studies successfully. Dreaming of a teacher, especially one from your real life or a symbolic figure, can have several interpreta...

The world loses its danger and poison when the mind becomes illumined. Then death is conquered and life is conquered and eternity is attained. When we are in possession of knowledge no harm can come to us, for we realize that though the body may be subject to many things, the soul remains unaffected. The soul has tasted immortality and is at perfect rest. Until we have found out this royal secret and mystery, we are restless, seeking here and there. As Sri Ramakrishna said, ‘The bee buzzes as long as it is not sitting on a flower. It becomes silent when it begins to sip the honey.’ In another place Sri Ramakrishna said, ‘With the divine Knowledge of Advaita (non-duality) in you, do whatever you wish; for then no evil can come out of you.’ If we touch everything with jnana, the sting will go out of everything and the entire universe will become a place of bliss. And again, ‘First rub your hands with oil and then break open the jackfruit; otherwise they will be smeared with its stick...

Dreaming of my sister is a positive sign as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream means you will remember good old days and get nostalgic. It also means you will hear happy news about your sister. Dreams of my sister and you are happy in the dream means your sister will make family proud. It also means some function related to your sister. Dream of my sister and you are not seen in the dream means you will not be able to be by the side of your sister when she needs you most. It also means unable to attend an important day of your sister. Dreaming of my sister and she is angry in the dream means your actions might cause some kind of harm to your sister. It also means you forgetting or unable to keep a promise made to your sister. Dreams of my sister and you are angry or shouting at her means she might cause some problems to you. It also means she might cause damage to your personal relationships. Dreaming of a sister, whether it’s your actual sibling or a symbolic figure...

Dreaming of my sister giving birth is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means happiness in the family. There will a new member in the family. It also means you will soon have additional responsibilities in life. Dreams of my sister giving birth and you wake up terrified or angry means an unmarried sister might cause shame to the family. It also means you will need to show patience and proper understanding. Dream of my sister giving birth and you see other family but you are not seen in the dream means you will not be able to witness and important event in the life of your sister. Dreaming of my sister giving birth in an unknown place and it is filled with dangers means she will face some trouble in near future. It is a warning sign and you should show more interest in her life and try to keep in touch with her. Dreams of my sister giving birth and there is violence or too much blood means health issues to sister or trouble in her married life. Dreamin...

Dreaming of my soul leaving my body is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will become spiritually aware. It also means you will soon realize the futility of the body. You will also start thinking about that which is immortal. Dreams of my soul leaving my body also mean you will face near death experience. Dream of my soul leaving my body and you wake up terrified or crying means you will face a series of problems in life and the problems will tempt you to commit suicide. The dream also means you will face accidents. Dreaming of my soul leaving my body and you are happy in the dream means you will gather mental strength through proper understanding of life. It also means you will decide to give up certain aspects of life that was adding no value to your life. Dreams of my soul leaving my body and you see other people in the dream mean your absence will cause problems to your family members. It also means you will be part of some kind of traged...

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Monday, 7 November 2022 – It is Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth day during the waxing or light phase of moon 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 3:58 PM on November 7. Then onward it is Purnima tithi or the full moon day till 3:53 PM on November 8. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on November 7, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time till 4:16 PM.  Nakshatra  – Revathi nakshatra till 12:55 AM on November 7. Then onward it is Ashwini or Aswathy nakshatra till 1:08 AM on November 8. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Revathi nakshatra till 12:04 AM on November...

Ksheerabdi Dwadasi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Ksheerabdi Dwadasi 2025 date is November 2. It is observed on the 12 th day of the Shukla Paksha, or waxing phase of moon, in Kartik Month. Tulsi plant is worshipped on the Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi day. Dhatri Havan and Tulasi Kalyanam are observed on the day. A legend associated with the day suggests that after Chatur Masa, Srihari Vishnu wakes up on the Ekadasi day and visits the people on earth on the Ksheerabdi Dwadasi day. Tulsi plant and Amla Tree are worshipped on the day. The day is also the first day of Tulsi Vivah Puja in many regions. Ksheerabdi Dwadasi is also dedicated to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and she is worshipped along with coins on the day. The Prabodhini Ekadasi fast which began on the previous day ends on the morning of Ksheerabdi Dwadasi. There is a widespread belief that Srihari Vishnu who goes to sleep on Ashada Shukla Paksha Ekadasi wakes up on Kartik Shukla Paksha Ekadasi. He then fi...

Jalaram Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Shri Jalaram Bapa (1799-1881 AD) one of the greatest saints of modern era. Jalaram Jayanti 2025 date is October 29. Shri Jalaram Bapa used to feed people and this was his main spiritual and devotional Sadhana. Echoing the great teaching of the Vedas, Shri Jalaram used to say that by feeding hungry people I am feeding Narayana – the great teaching of Sanatana Dharma which says that all animate and inanimate rise and merge in the Supreme Being. Shri Jalaram was born on the seventh day of the waxing phase of moon (Shukla Paksha) in Kartik Month (October – November) in Virpur in Saurashtra in 1799 AD. The mass feeding that Shri Jalaram started is known as Sada Vrat and is still continued by his disciples. Today, Shri Jalaram Bapa has devotees around the world and they practice the Sada Vrat.

Uthram Nakshatra 2023 predictions are based on Malayalam Nakshatram or birth star Kerala astrology. As per Uthram nakshatra phalam 2023, people born in this nakshatra will need to be extremely cautious and careful about all kinds of property, career and financial dealings. Good months are March, July, August, October and December 2023. January, February, April and November 2023 are bad months. May, June, September and October 2023 will be stagnant period with not much gain. Uthram Nakshatra people will have to face some tough situations during 2023. Professionals will face numerous impediments but those able to maintain patience and work with hope will reach their goals. You will be forced to stay away from workplace due to health problems. Business people should be careful while making new partnerships and financial commitments. There will be couple of transfers for some in this year. Not a great year for those looking for new jobs. You will decide to try your luck in an area that y...

Pooram Nakshatra 2023 predictions are based on Malayalam Nakshatram or birth star Kerala astrology. As per Pooram nakshatra phalam 2023, people born in this nakshatra will face job loss and financial problems. Good months are January, March, August, September and November 2023. February, April, October and December 2023 are bad months. May, June and July 2023 will be stagnant period with not much gain. For people born under Pooram Nakshatra, 2023 will be a mixed year with some negative developments but some of them can be turned into positive if you muster courage, strength and willingness to hard work. Business people will make gains from partnerships. New plans will be drawn and implemented. There will be gains for self employed and freelancers. Professionals will be appreciated for their good work. There will be some trouble during the end of the year at workplace. It is not a great year if you are looking for government jobs as there will be delays and failure. Those looking to mig...

A 369-foot-tall Viswas Swaroopam Shiva Statue at Nathdwara in Rajasthan is  now the tallest statue of Mahadev Shiva in the world. The statue has been constructed by Tat Padam Sansthan. Installed on a hilltop over an expanse of 51 bighas, the statue is styled in a posture of meditation, and is said to be visible from 20 kilometers away. Lifts, stairs, and hall are part of the structure. Three thousand tonnes of steel and iron, 2.5 lakh cubic tonnes of concrete and sand have been used in its construction, which took 10 years to complete. The copper-coloured statue has been coated with zinc alloy to protect it from rain and sun. Related Top 5 Tallest Shiva Murtis (Statues or Idols) in the World Top 10 tallest Hindu God Murtis (Statue or idol) in the World Top 5 Tallest Hanuman Murtis (Idols or Statues) in the World Tallest Shivling in India - Naturally Formed

One of the most important pujas during Chhath festival is the Chhath Sandhya Argh – the evening prayers dedicated to Lord Surya which is observed on the third day of Chhath Puja. In 2025, Chath Dala Evening Puja is on October 27. Men and women who are undertaking the Chhath fast worship the Sun God and take a ritual bath in a nearby river, pond or sea. Popular Chhath songs and bhajans and Chhat pooja prayers fill the entire area. Ritual regional folk songs are also sung on the occasion. Chhath Sandhya Argh is mainly performed along the banks of Ganga River and Koshi in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, other parts of eastern India and Nepal and attracts millions of devotees. The entire family accompanies the person who has undertaken the fasting to the riverbank. Chhath Sandhya Argh attains a carnival atmosphere. Besides the worshipers, there are elders, friends, family, onlookers and numerous volunteers to help the people. Some of the songs and bhajans that are rendered d...

Makam Nakshatra 2023 predictions are based on Malayalam Nakshatram or birth star Kerala astrology. As per Makam Nakshatra phalam 2023, people born in this nakshatra will need to keep a check on their tongue. Unnecessary comments and unwanted talks will cause huge problems. Good months are March, August and December 2023. January, February, May, June and October 2023 are bad months. April, July, September, October and November 2023 will be stagnant period with not much gain. You need to be cautious while taking important decisions. There will be some disappointments with the new jobs on offer – might not be the one you desired. But there will be good response to jobs abroad. Students will have a good year. Self-employed people might feel lack of motivation. Those looking for governments will be unlucky in this year. If you are searching for a job abroad then you will get some positive news. At the workplace avoid taking up jobs that you are not confident about. Professiona...

Dreaming of my reflection is both positive and negative as per dream meaning and interpretation. Those who have dreamed of my reflection will soon face some kind of soul searching incident. It also means someone might blatantly point out to you your problems and bad things. Dreams of my reflection also means you will get opportunity to come out clean. It also means you will be able to restart your life in a different way. Dream of my reflection and you wake up thoughtful or confused means you are doing something wrong or illegal and this will cause hardships for you. Dreaming of my reflection and you wake up terrified or sad means you will have to deal with bad luck and break in relationship. Dream of my reflection and someone forcibly disturbs it means you enemies will try to harm you. Dreams of my reflection and you wake up happy means you will get good opportunity in near future to prove you worth. It also means you will get the idea to solve a perplexing question. Here are ...

Dreaming of my roaches is an indication of goodness and positivity in future as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream is considered good as there will be financial and property gains in future. There will be decision regarding ancestral wealth and luck in lottery or games. Dreams of my roach (hair) are associated with desire fulfillment. Dreaming of my roaches moving on floor is a sign of good days ahead especially in matters of relationship. Dream of my roaches and you are cutting them means you will have to give up something you loved. Dreaming of my roach and you are playing with them or combing means you will make some bold changes in your life and this will make you more empowered. The dream also means you might meet someone whom you wished to meet in life. It is also a sign of relationship with opposite sex. Dreaming of my roaches and seeing the face of the person means you will have your sexual desires fulfilled. The dream is a sign for you to prepare mentall...

 There is a story that indicates that knowledge is a safeguard against all dangers. In days of yore there was a demoness who lived on the northern slopes of the Himalayas. Her name was Karkati. She was of fearful appearance and of gigantic stature. She lived in the sky but at any moment she could come to earth and assume form there. She was afflicted with an insatiable appetite and being a demoness she fed only on human beings. Living thus for many years, she began to reflect on her evil ways and she repented. Then she went to the interior of the Himalayas and there performed religious practices for one thousand years. After that, her mind became purified. While she was thus engaged in spiritual practices with an illumined mind free from attachment and repulsion, Brahma appeared before her and asked her the object of her wish. Karkati replied, ‘O Brahma, you favour your devotees who contemplate you and praise you. Your servant wishes for Brahmajnana.’ Much pleased, Brahma gra...

Dreaming of red eyes is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means anger, fights and physical attack. It also means you will be watched by people with evil intentions. It also means you your enemies will be active. Dreams of red eyes and if you realize it is yours then it means you will get angry at someone. It also means some kind of health issues related to eyes in near future. Dream of red eyes and you wake up terrified and crying means you will be chased by people in an unknown place. It also means you should avoid night travel, walking lonely or visiting deserted places. Dreaming of red eyes and you know the eyes or recognize the person means you need to avoid getting into confrontation with the person. It also means an acquaintance or known person will cause damage to you physically. Dreams of red eyes and you are seen running in the dream means bad luck. It also means you will not get the right results in near future. It also means failure and ...

Dreaming of my ring breaking is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will soon lose something you loved or something you loved will be damaged beyond repair. It also means trouble to someone who had given you the ring. Dreams of my ring breaking also means your lover or husband might cheat on you. It also means strain in a relationship especially associated with ring. Dream of my ring breaking and you are seen trying to save it means you will have to do something risky to escape from a problem in near future. It also means witnessing something heartbreaking. Dreaming of my ring breaking and you are crying or helpless means you will not be able to do anything when something is getting damaged or broken in front of you. Dreams of my ring breaking and you are happy means you will get the courage to come out of a bad relationship or bad job. It also means soon you will muster the courage to say no to something was bothering you really bad. Dreaming ...

Dreaming of my recent ex is both positive and negative sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will be in doubt whether you made the correction decision in near future. It also means someone might give you bad advice or wrong information regarding a person. Dreams of my recent ex and you seem happy in the dream then it is a sign of happiness and peace in life. Dream of my recent ex and you wake up terrified or sad means you will be forced to revisit your past and you will not be happy doing it. The dream also means others forcing you to do something you are not sure about. It also means your ex blackmailing you or taking advantage of you. Dreaming of my recent ex and you are not seen in the dream means you will hear positive news about your ex. It also means you will be missed by your ex during a crisis or important event. Please note that thinking or talking about ex during daytime or just before going to sleep and then have the dream has no meaning. Th...

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Sunday, 6 November 2022 – It is Shukla Paksha Trayodashi tithi or the thirteenth day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Trayodashi tithi or the thirteenth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 4:33 PM on November 6. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 3:58 PM on November 7. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on November 6, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Uttara Bhadrapada or Uthrattathi nakshatra till 1:10 AM on November 6. Then onward it is Revathi nakshatra till 12:55 AM on November 7. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, nort...

Kushmanda Navami is believed to be the day when Lord Vishnu vanquished demon Kushmanda and restored Dharma. Kushmanda Navami 2025 date is October 30. It is observed on the ninth day during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) in Kartik Month. The day is of great significance in western and northern parts of India . Kushmanda Navami is also observed as Akshaya Navami in many regions. The day is considered highly auspicious for new beginnings. Popular belief in Hinduism is that Dvapara Yuga began on this day. It is the third of the four yugas or ages in Hinduism. The current is the fourth age known as Kali Yuga. The demon Kushmanda had created havoc on earth. The name of the demon comes from the pumpkin creepers that grew from his head. Lord Vishnu annihilated him and restored Dharma.

Soorasamharam date based on Tamil Calendar. Soorasamharam, or Surasamharam, is the penultimate day of Skanda Shasti fasting. Soorasamharam 2025 date is October 27. The popular belief is that Lord Muruga killed Soorapadman with his ‘Vel’ and this divine act is known as Soorasamharam. On the day, devotees celebrate this victory of good over evil and restoration of Dharma. The next day is observed as Thirukalyanam - the divine marriage of Muruga and Devasena. Story of Soorasamharam According to Skanda Purana, the demons under the leadership of Surapadman, Simhamukha and Tarakasura defeated the Devas and took over the earth. They started harassing the human beings and there was Adharma all around. Lord Brahma, the demi-gods and humans prayed to Lord Shiva to intervene and to put an end to the demons Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati gave birth to Lord Muruga – the most handsome god and the commander of the Devas. Lord Muruga then appeared to fight the demons and th...