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Radha Pada Darshan At Sakshi Gopal Temple 2024 In Odisha On Amla Navami Day – Worshipping Feet Of Radha

Sakhigopal temple, or Sakshi Gopal temple, is located at Sakhi Gopal village, around 20 km from Puri in Odisha. The annual Radha Pada Darshan at the temple on Amla Navami day attracts nearly half a million devotees. Radha Pada Darshan 2024 date at Sakhigopal temple is November 10. The feet of the murti of Radha, which is covered throughout the year, is shown to devotees only on the ninth day during the waxing phase of moon in Kartik month. On this day Radha Rani is attired in traditional Odissi Saree instead of her usual attire of Ghagra Choli. Hence her feet are visible on this day and devotees consider it auspicious to see the feet of Goddess Radha Rani and worship it. The festival is annual held on Shukla Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during the waxing phase of moon in Kartik month. Goddess Radha is adorned in a special attire called Odiani Besha on the day (she wears a typical Kachha costume) while Bhagavan Sri Krishna is dressed in Natabar Besha.  On the occasion variou

Uttara Gita – What Is Uttaragita In Hinduism?

In Hinduism, Uttara Gita, or later Gita, forms, in essence, a supplement to the Bhagavad Gita and is, again, couched in the form of a dialogue between Bhagavan Sri Krishna and Arjuna. In three chapters, Uttaragita deprecates absolute dependence on theorization and advocates actual practice of Yoga for moksha or liberation from worldly travails. In short, the work answers some of the questions that might arise after the study of the Bhagavad Gita. Arjuna, after the successful Kurukshetra battle, amidst the pleasures of rank, riches, and prosperity, had forgotten the priceless instructions imparted to him by Sri Krishna in Kurukshetra just before the start of the war in the Mahabharata. He now asks Kesava again to propound to him the secrets of the Brahma Jnana. Uttara Gita instructs us that, after gaining Vedic knowledge, one should discard the knowledge texts like husk, which is discarded after thrashing out the grain. One should then take to yogic meditation. With a purified heart

Sahastrabahu Arjun Jayanti - Sahasrarjun Jayanti 2024

Sahastrabahu Arjuna is popular in Hindu Puranas as the thousand armed king who defeated Ravana. Sahastrabahu Arjun Jayanti 2024 date is November 8. It is observed annually on the Shukla Paksha saptami day (seventh day of the waxing phase of moon) in Kartik month. He is a contemporary of Sri Ram. Legend has it that Sahastrabahu had thousand arms and once even defeated the demon king Ravana of Ramayana. It is also believed by some Hindu communities that Sahastrabahu is an incarnation of the Sudarshana Chakra of Vishnu. Sage Dattatreya was the guru of Sahastrabahu. It is believed that he got his thousands arms as a blessing from Sage Dattatreya. Legend has it that once he blocked Godavari using his thousand arms to take bath with his queens. This enraged Ravana who was bathing on one side of Godavari. It is said that in the battle that followed Sahastrabahu humbled the Ravana. Kansara Samaj and Sahasrarjun Kshatriya Samaj consider that they are from the lineage of Sahasr

Nagula Chavithi in Andhra Pradesh - Telangana - Nagula Chavithi 2024 Date - Worship of Snakes in Kartika Masam

Nagula Chavithi is a Hindu observance dedicated to Nagas or Snakes in Telugu culture. Nagula Chavithi 2024 date is November 5. Nagula Chavithi is observed on the fourth day (Chaturthi) after Diwali in Kartik month (October – November). It is mainly observed in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and adjoining areas and on this day Nagas (Cobras) are worshipped. In many regions, it is a three-day festival – Nagula Chavithi is followed by Naga Panchami and Naga Sashti on the following days. In 2024, the date of Nagula Chavithi is  November 5, Naga Panchami date is  November 6  and Naga Sashti date is  November 7. Note : Some communities observe it on Shravan Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, this is on August 9, 2024. Nagula Chavithi Sand Sculpture by Tarani Prasad Mishra at LNPeta The popular legend associated with Nagula Chavithi in Telugu Hindu culture suggests that on the day Lord Shiva drank the poison Halahala or Kalkuta to save the universe during the famous incident of Samudra Man

Ayara Koda Abhisheka At Guddattu Mahaganapathi Temple

Ayara Koda Abhisheka is a unique ritual held at Guddattu Mahaganapathi Temple. In the temple, Vinayaka murti is submerged in water in a cave. In Ayara Koda Abhishekam, all the water from the cave is first drained out. Ayara means thousand and koda means pot. The ritual involves abhishekam with 1000 pots of water. Coconut oil is applied on the murti of Ganesha and this ritual is known as Tailabhyanjana. Next, milk, curd, jaggery, coconut water, sugar and ghee are poured on the murti next. This is the panchamrutha abhishekam. Next is the Rudrabhishekam. Then the deity is adorned with flowers. A sumptuous meal is offered next. The meal consists of delicacies from local cuisine. This is later shared with the devotees. After the rituals, thousand pots water is poured on the murti. This submerges the murti up to the neck. Then Mangala aarti is offered to the deity. Guddattu Mahaganapathi temple is located at Kundapura near Udupi, Karnataka. The murti of Ganpati here is believed to

Sakharpuda Muhurat In 2023 – Good Dates And Time In 2023 To Conduct Sakharpuda

Sakharpuda Muhurat in 2023 based on Hindu Marathi calendar and Panchang followed in Maharashtra and is associated with marriage. The ceremony is mainly held in Maharashtra. It is one of the important ceremonies before engagement. Sakharpuda Muhurat In 2023 January 2023  – January 1, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 26, 27 and January 31.  Sakharpuda Muhurat In February 2023  – February 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 16, 22, 23, 24, 27 and February 28.     March 2023  – March 1, 8, 9, 13, 17, 18, 23, 26, 27 and March 28.  Sakharpuda Muhurat In April 2023  – April 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 15, 23, 24, 29 and April 30. Sakharpuda Muhurat In May 2023  – May 2, 3, 4, 7, 9,10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 21, 22, 29 and May 30. Sakharpuda Muhurat In June 2023  – June 1, 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29 and June 30  July 2023  – July 1, 2, 4,5, 9, 10, 11, 14, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28 and July 30.  August 2023  – August 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29 and August 30. 

Dawat Puja After Diwali

Dawat Puja is a unique puja observed after Diwali festival in North India especially by the Kayasthas community. Dawat refers to ancient brass inkpot. Dawat Puja 2024 date is November 3. The day is also observed as Chitragupta Puja. During ancient days, ink was stored in large ink pots known as Dawat. Wooden pen (Kalam) was dipped in the pot for writing. Such brass ink pots have now become antiques. Kayasthas on the prominent Hindu communities in North India are associated with bookkeeping services. Earlier they did bookkeeping services for kings and landlords. As they made a living with ink and pen, they had the practice of worshipping their writing material especially dip-pen and inkpot. The most important day of the worship was two days after Diwali on Kartik Shukla Paksha Dwitiya. This festival was known as Dawat Puja. The day was chosen because the Kayastha community believes that they are descendents of Chitragupta. The most important annual ritual dedicated t

Griha Pravesh Muhurat 2023 Auspicious Time in India for Moving into New House in 2023

Hindus who strictly follow the Muhurat to perform Griha Pravesh (house warming) or move into new house only during auspicious date and time. Good Time for Moving into New House in 2023 based on calendars and Panchang in North India. Below given are the Griha Pravesh Muhurat in 2023. It is based on Calendars and Panchang followed in Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa, Gujarat, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Jammu and Kashmir. Griha Pravesh Muhurat 2023 January 2023 – 12, 13, 16, 18, 26, 27, 28 and January 30 in North India .  Other regions January 4, 7, 13, 14, 18, 27 and January 28 February 2023 – February 1, 3, 5, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, and February 24 in North India.  Other regions February 3, 10, 11, 16 and February 22. March 2023 – March 9 in North India.  Other regions March 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 13 and March 18 April 2023 - April 22, 24, 27 and Apr

Nutan Varsh 2024 – Hindu New Year's Day in Gujarat in 2024

Nutan Varsh 2024 is the first day of Hindu Vikram Year 2081 and is the New Year day in Gujarat . Nutan Varsh 2024 date is November 2. It is also the first day of the financial New Year in North India . It is observed on the Kartik Sud 1 or first day of Kartik Month as per traditional Gujarati calendar. Auspicious time for puja, openings and new beginnings on November 2, 2024 are from 8:11 AM to 9:35 AM.  Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, Kuldevi and Kuldevta are worshipped on the day.  Nutan Varsh 2024 which commences on  November 2 is also referred as Vikram Samvatsar and Hindu New Year. Hindu Vikram Calendar was started in 57 BC by Emperor Vikramaditya as a commemoration of his victory upon the Shaks. This victory took place at Ujjain , one among the four places associated with Kumbh Mela. This Hindu calendar is also known as Vikram Samvat and begins with the Month Kartik. Nutan Varsh is also popularly known as Bestu Varsh. It must be noted that Annakut and Govardha

Chitragupta Puja 2024 date - Chitragupta Jayanti

Chitragupta Puja, or Jayanti, is performed on the second day of the Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month by some communities in North India .  The most popular Chitragupta Puja is observed after Diwali and in 2024 it is on November 3 as per North India calendars.  Chitragupta Puja 2024 date during Chaitra month (Madhya Pradesh) is on March 27. Chitragupta is believed to be the keeper of the account books containing the good and bad deeds performed by human beings on earth. Note - In Tamil Nadu, Chitragupta Puja is observed on the full moon day in Tamil month of Chithirai and this is on April 23, 2024. It is believed that He first appeared on Kartik Shukla Paksha Dwitiya before Brahma. Therefore the day is chosen for puja and rituals. Bhagavan Chitragupta was born from the body of Lord Brahma. He is always depicted as carrying a pen and inkpot. Since he was born from the body of Lord Brahma, he was known as Kayastha and in the earth, he was known as Chitragupt. He keeps the rec

Vanchipattu In Kerala – Boat Song

Vanchipattu is a boat-song connected with jalotsava (water carnivals of Kerala). The singing follows the rhythm of rowing the snake boats (narrow, long boats), when the backwaters and rivers of Kerala become delightfully pleasant and nature exults in her extreme glory during the months of August-September (Chinga Masam), Kerala holds boat races. In a boat race, the leaders standing in the boat sing the song and the rowers sitting on two sides along the boat repeat the song according to the rhythm of rowing. Most of the vancipattus are composed in the Dravidian meter natonnatha (up and down). Kuchelavritham Vanchipattu, composed by Ramapurathu Warrier (1703 – 1753 CE) is the most famous work of this genre. The song narrates the story of Kuchela, an ardent devotee and childhood friend of Bhagavan Sri Krishna, going to Dwaraka. The extreme poverty of Kuchela is described vividly. This accounts for the immense popularity of the work. The poem was apparently composed and recited during

Dreaming Of My Late Grandfather – Meaning

Dreaming of my late grandfather is a positive sign as per those who believe in dream meaning interpretation. The dream means success and hope. Dreams of my late grandfather mean you should attempt to retrieve ancestral wealth and you have the approval and help from grandfather He is also giving signs about something hidden. Dreaming of my late grandfather and if he is happy you will soon achieve peace, progress and prosperity. You will also have the opportunity for new work. Dream of my late grandfather searching for something in a specific place means he has left something for you. Dream of my late grandfather and is concerned is a kind of warning about future accidents and illness. You should be careful while doing things especially driving etc. Dream of my late grandfather and he is angry means he has come to warn grandchildren about future. You need to be careful with all your activities, new relationships and friendship. Late grandfather appears in dream to help a person

Dreaming Of My Nephew Dying – Meaning

Dreaming of my nephew dying is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will soon hear bad news about a younger member of the family. It also means disinterestedness in family matters will soon create huge problems. Dreams of my nephew dying and you witness it means accident in the family. It also means anger and carelessness will result in tragedy in near future. Dream of my nephew dying and you are not present in the dream means you will be helpless and will have to watch someone suffer. It also means you will be far away when your family needs you the most. Dreams of my nephew dying and you see other people in the dream means fights with strangers due to some actions of your nephew. It also means a simple fight turning out to be a serious one. Dreaming of my nephew dying and you are seen crying or screaming means tragedy in the family including death of a person.

What To Do For Successful Detachment From The Body?

For the sense-bound the body may be just an instrument of sense enjoyment, but for the discriminating it is a vehicle for getting rid of worldliness and realizing our true, divine nature with the help of spiritual disciplines. ‘The body is primarily an instrument for the practice of dharma,’ goes the well-known saying. Thus the body deserves to be taken care of even as a vehicle is properly maintained to serve its purpose. The Katha Upanishad compares the human body to a chariot in which dwells the individual soul. Proper nutrition and regular exercise help the body remain fit for spiritual practice, whatever be our path: karma yoga (selfless work), jnana yoga (discrimination), raja yoga (mind control) or bhakti yoga (devotion). A spiritual aspirant takes care of his body and undergoes treatment for his ailments so that his body continues to be a fit instrument for spiritual practice and service to others, rather than being a burden to anyone. The connection between the body and the

Dreaming Of My Nails Breaking – Meaning

Dreaming of my nails breaking is a bad omen as per dreaming meaning and interpretation. The dream is associated with accidents. It also indicates problems in current location and health issues. Dreams of my nails breaking mean death or fatal accident to someone important to you. Dream of my nails breaking and you are in a weird and dark place means you will fall into the trap of pervert. It also means traveling during dark and in lonely places will invite trouble. Dream of my nails breaking and you are holding it means competition, fight with strangers, or lack of success. It also means you will be witness to some gruesome incident. Dreaming of nails breaking and you see other people in the dream means you will soon face financial problems. It also indicates accident in a public transport. Dreams of my nails breaking and you can see blood mean you will witness something gruesome. It also means attack or you getting kidnapped. After seeing the dream one needs to be careful whi

Dreaming Of My Niece Pregnant – Meaning

Dreaming of my niece pregnant is both positive and negative sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. Dream of my niece being pregnant and she is not married means you will be doing lot of soul searching and covering up in near future. It also means your family will face some kind of difficulties due to actions of a younger member. You might also be blamed for not informing parents or not giving correct advice. Dreams of my niece being pregnant and you are happy in the dream means you will hear happy news about a female member. It also means party, get-together and functions. Dream of my niece being pregnant and you are not seen in the dream means during an important day of your niece you will not be present with her. It also means not able to be part of something important in another person’s life. It also means unable to help someone when they need you most and this will haunt you lifelong. Dreaming of my niece being pregnant and you are angry in the dream means all your advi

Dreaming Of Kissing My Partner – Meaning

Dreaming of my kissing my partner is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will take a special relationship to next level. It also means you will show courage to reveal something you love and want to do in life. Dreams of kissing my partner also means you will decide to get married or have a live in relationship. It also means you will get carried away by a situation. Dream of kissing my partner and you wake up terrified or sad means a secret relationship of yours will be exposed. It also means you will do something in near future that you will regret. Dreaming of kissing my partner and you are happy you will have desire fulfillment. It also means you will get into a steady relationship. Dreams of kissing my partner and you see other people in the dream mean engagement or find a good partner. Please note that usually such dreams happen as a result of intense activity on the same subject during day time. Then the dream has no meaning. The dream

2 November 2022 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Wednesday, 2 November 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 Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 1:08 AM on November 2. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 10:53 PM on November 2. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Dashami tithi or the tenth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 8:50 PM on November 3. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on November 2, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Shravan or Sravana or Thiruvonam nakshatra till 4:49 AM on November 2. Then onward it is Dhanishta or Sravishta or Avittam nakshatra till 4:06 AM on November 3. (Time