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Adhikara Nandi In Hindu Religion – Importance – Story - Form

Adhikara Nandi in Hindu religion is a popular form of Nandikeshwara, the bull of Shiva in South India. In this form, Nandi is represented in human form – in the form of Shiva. Adhikara Nandi form has four hands. As per Sivarchana Chandrika of Appayya Dikshita, the two back hands hold battle axe (parashu) and antelope (mruga). The two front hands are folded on the chest in anjali posture.  He is red complexioned and has a shaft on his shoulder and sword at his hip level. He wears Vibhuti and rudraksha. In other aspects, the Adhikara Nandi is quite similar to Dakshinamurti Shiva. Why The Name Adhikara Nandi? Nandi is the chief of the Shiva ganas. He has commanding power over the millions of ganas. As he has authority or adhikara over the ganas he is known as Adhikara Nandi. Adhikara Nandi Stories As per one story, Adhikara Nandi appeared from the right side of the body of Bhagavan Vishnu. Rishi Salakayana desired to have a son resembling Shiva. He performed intense tapas for achiev

Shanktheerth Ritual At Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple

Shanktheerth is an important ritual at the Kolhapur Mahalaxmi temple. A large number of devotees attend this unique ritual at the Ambabai Mahalaxmi temple. The first Shankatheerth is performed at around 12:30 PM. The holy water from the sanctum sanctorum is brought in a conch and it is sprinkled on the devotees present. The large amount of water that is sprinkled is believed to have the blessing of Goddess Mahalaxmi of Kolhapur. It is believed that the water will usher in peace, prosperity and auspiciousness. The water is also believed to have curative properties. The ritual is again repeated at night around 8:15 PM. Another ritual that is performed daily in the temple is the Panchamrutha abhishekam of the Goddess’s feet. This is performed at around 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Devotees also make offerings of saree and ornaments after the 12:30 PM puja, rituals and food offerings.

Edappara Maladevar Nada Temple – Festival

Edappara Maladevar Nada temple is located at Karamvely near Kozhencherry in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Shiva or Mahadeva and Goddess Parvati. The temple observes various festivals including Vishu Mahotsavam (April 14 or April 15) and Mahashivratri. The upa devatas worshipped in the temple are Maha Ganapathy, Nagaraja and Nagayakshi. There is also a shrine dedicated to Kayamkulam Kochunni, who was a Robin Hood of the Central Travancore region during the 19the century CE. Uma Maheshwara nada is open on the first day of Malayalam month for various pujas and rituals. The main murtis in the temple are worshipped under a peepal tree. There are also small shrines of upa devatas. Various traditional local rituals are part of the annual festival. Ezhunnallathu, guruthi, abhishekam and kalasham are part of the Vishu Mahotsavam. History Of Kayamkulam Kochunni Temple A few decades ago, there were some instances where the local residents felt that they w

Dreaming Of Oatmeal – Meaning

Dreaming of oatmeal is both good and bad as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means sudden reversal of fortune or forced to follow a boring schedule. It also means you will get to eat tasteless food due diagnosis of a new illness. Dreams of oat meal also mean interest in experimenting with your diet or attempting to change your food habits. Dream of oatmeal and you are not present in the dream means you will be bypassed or your ideas will be overlooked. It also means sudden problems related to food. Dreaming of oatmeal and you are present in the dream means someone not giving you due recognition. It also means you will face some lifestyle diseases. Dreams of oatmeal going bad or seeing worms are a sign of frustration. It also means you will find some hidden secret in your relationship. It also means not eating what you have cooked. The dream of colorful oatmeal means getting into arguments over trivial matters. It also means mistaken identity. Dream of you cooki

Dreaming Of Oil – Meaning

Dreaming of oil is both good and bad as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream of seeing oil means you will find the right person or place to have your wishes fulfilled. It also means you will get the capital required to do a business. Dreams of oil and you see fire or accident means you will soon face unexpected trouble in life. Dream of oil and you see other people in the dream means you will have to share something you like with other people and you will not be happy with it. Dreaming of oil spilling or floating on ground means accident due to carelessness. It also means you falling for the trap set by your enemies. Dreams of oil and you see it in bottle or in large trunks means you will be participating in functions. It also means a busy period and lot of food stuffs. Dream of oil boiling and you wake up scared means accident from hot objects especially in kitchen to you or a family member.

Thoughts On Prejudice – Jiddu Krishnamurti

An excerpt on the damaging effect of prejudice from a talk of Jiddu Krishnamurti. Prejudice has something in common with ideals, beliefs and faiths. We must be able to think together; but our prejudices, our ideals and so on, limit the capacity and the energy required to think, to observe and examine together so as to discover for ourselves what lies behind all the confusion, misery, terror, destruction and tremendous violence in the world. To understand, not only the mere outward facts that are taking place, but also the depth and the significance of all this, we must be able to observe together - not you observing one way and the speaker another, but together observe the same thing. That observation, that examination, is prevented if we cling to our prejudices, to our particular experiences and our particular comprehension. Thinking together is tremendously important because we have to face a world that is rapidly disintegrating, degenerating, a world in which there is no sense o

Dreaming Of Oozing Sores – Meaning - Puss Oozing Dream

Dreaming of oozing sores 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 of puss oozing is a warning sign too about upcoming problems which might bring shame and embarrassment. Dreams of oozing sores and itching and you see puss etc means skin related health problems. Dream of oozing sores 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 oozing sores and you see other people means there will be increase in enemy activity. You will face unexpected physical attacks. Dream of oozing sores and green color pus means you will face depression or serious illness or accidents. Dreaming of oozing sores on family members or relatives is a sign of death in family – friends or relatives.

Dreaming Of Broken Door – Meaning

Dreaming of broken door is warning sign and bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means theft or attack especially to your house or property. It also means you will soon find problems in life especially due to your weakness. People will take advantage of your vulnerability. Dreams of broken door also mean fear causing hardships in your life. Dream of broken door and you are not seen in the dream means trouble in your house or business place when you are away. It also means you will be clueless about an incident at your house. Dreams of broken door and you are seen in the dream means you will decide to investigate a present problem by connecting with a past incident. It also means you will realize that you had been tricked by someone but it will be too late. Dreaming of broken door and it is in an unknown place means attack or theft while residing in a new place. It also means living in a bad neighborhood during travels.

Dream Of Broken Arm – Meaning

Dreaming of broken arm is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will face accidents. It also means carelessness and hurry resulting in troubles. Dreams of broken arm and you are not seen in the dream means you might cause harm to another person due to your negligence or rash behavior. Dream of broken arm and you see other people means vehicle related accident or you might fall from height in public. It also means fight with someone in a crowded place. Dreaming of broken arm and you see blood or it dangling down means you will witness something untoward. It also means your plans going haywire due to an accident. It also means you needing to do lot of explanation to authorities. Dreams of broken arm and you are struggling and no one around means trouble in an unknown place. It also means falling when no one is in your house or in a place with no help.

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

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Friday, 18 November 2022 – It is Krishna Paksha Dashami tithi or the tenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 6:04 AM on November 18. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Dashami tithi or the tenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 7:06 AM on November 19. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on November 18, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Purva Phalguni or Pooram nakshatra till 8:49 PM on November 18. Then onward it is Uttara Phalguni or Uthiram nakshatra till 10:07 PM on November 19. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and