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Pitharapakavada – Heating of Molecules

As per Hindu philosophy, Pitharapakavada is the heating of molecules. According to Hindu philosophers, matter is divided into five kinds – prithvi (earth), ap (water), agni (fire), vayu (air) and akasha (ether), each of which consists of anus (atoms). While the atoms of ether remain as such, the atoms of the other four forms of matter combine together to form molecular units of dvyanuka (two atoms), traynuka (three atoms), caturanuka (four atoms) and so on. Atoms and molecules also have a tendency to unite to form substances of innumerable kinds as found in the world, each differing from one another in the matter of smell, taste, heat and touch, which are the basic qualities of the four primary elements. The atoms are also supposed to possess an incessant vibratory motion, which gives them the tendency to combine together to form molecules of the same element or with the atoms of other elements. According to the Nyaya and Vaiseshika schools, a substance produced by the combination of

Aluva Sree Krishna Swamy Temple – History – Festival

Aluva Sree Krishna Swamy temple is an ancient shrine dedicated to Bhagavan Sri Krishna at Aluva on the banks of the Periyar River in Ernakulam district, Kerala. The annual festival in the temple is held in Malayalam Vrischika Masam (November – December). The temple was constructed on the orders of Amma Maharani, the mother of Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma. Once while staying at Aluva Palace she had a serious stomach ache. She prayed to Bhagavan Sri Krishna for a cure. On that Sri Krishna Bhagavan came in the dream of Amma Maharani and told her about a murti lying buried at Karukutty, 15 km away from Aluva. Official from the Travancore palace reached Karukutty and found a dilapidated Sri Krishna temple. It was destroyed by the army of Tipu Sultan. Two murtis were recovered from the site – one of Balarama and another of Bhagavan Sri Krishna. As per the wish of Maharani, a temple was constructed in 1938 CE. The murti of Balarama was installed and the murti faces east. The Sri Krish

Jalebi Utsav At Nathdwara Shrinathji Temple – Jilebi Festival

Jalebi Utsav is a winter festival held in December or January at Nathdwara Shrinathji temple. The festival celebrates the birth of Vitthalnath ji – believed to be a manifestation of Shrinathji himself. Jalebi Utsav 2024 date is December 24. Jilebi is offered on most days of winter at the Nathdwara Shrinathji temple. But on jalebi utsav day a special jalebi is made at the temple and offered. The jalebi made on the festival day is as large as a thali plat and is about two inches thick. The special offering is prepared on the birthday of Shri Gusaiji or Shri Vitthalnathji, the youngest son of Shri Vallabhacharya the founder of the Pushtimarg sampradaya. Vallabha Sampradaya or Pushtimarg is part of Hindu religion following the teachings of Sri Vallabhacharya. Nathdwara Shrinathji temple is the most important holy place of the sampradaya. Shri Vitthalnathji was responsible for spreading the Pushtimarg sampradaya. The jilebi festival is annually held on Margashirsha Krishna Paksha Na

Swami Saranam Ayyappa – Meaning and Significance of Chanting Swami Saranam

One of the most important mantras chanted by Ayyappa devotees to Sabarimala is Swami Saranam. This mantra is uttered as a greeting when two Ayyappa devotees and pilgrims meet. Everything starts and ends in Swami Saranam. Swami Saranam literally means ‘the only hope is Ayyappa.’ But the two words that reverberates in mind of millions of Ayyappa devotees has a more significant and symbolic meaning. Swami Saranam -  Swa – the uttering of this syllable reminds one of the Parabrahma the ultimate source or the Supreme Being. M – represents Shiva. I – represents Shakti. The syllable ‘MI’ represents Shiva Shakti – creation. Sha – syllable in the mantra represents the destruction of all enemies like ego. Ra – represents knowledge, which purifies and puts us in the path of self realization. Nam – is Shanti and final merging in the Supreme Soul. The uttering of the mantra Swami Saranam installs piety and modesty in a devotee. He suddenly transforms and

Pingali Surana

Pingali Surana is a poet of the age of Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagar (16th century CE). Pingali Surana belongs to a period called Prabhandha yuga in Telugu kavya literature. The first poem by Surana is Garuda puranam, a translation from Sanskrit, but this work is not extant. His second work was Raghava Pandaviyam (1550 CE). This is described as a dvyarthi kavyam, which indicates two meanings in a single compound. The two stories of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are combined in this single kavya, and each verse therein is capable of two interpretations, one relating to the Ramayana and the other to the Mahabharata. This type of work is possible only in Indian languages with their peculiar ways of agglutination and combination of words and the variety of meanings which many words possess. Pingai Surana’s Kalapurnodayam (1555 CE) is an allegory. Kalapurna means “the one full of splendor (the full moon)” or “the one full of knowledge”. Surana is the first poet to describe sringara wi

Kurampala Perumpaloor Temple – Festival

Kurampala Perumpaloor temple is located at Kurampala – Perumpaloor near Pandalam in Pathanamthita district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Mother Goddess Shakti (Bhagavathy or Devi). The annual festival in the temple is held on the Thrikarthika nakshatra day in Malayalam Vrischika Masam (November – December). This is a beautiful Kerala style temple with a chathura sreekovil, namaskara mandapam, shrines of upa devatas and chuttambalam. The annual festival in the temple is famous for Pongala, ashtamangalya Maha Ganapathi homam, sopana sangeetham, Devi Bhagavata Prayanam, Kettukazhcha, seva, temple art forms, Gurusi and yethirelppu valiya kanikka. A major highlight of the Karthika festival is the lighting of thousands of lamps in the evening around the temple. The shrine also observes various other festivals including Navratri, prathishta dinam, Vishu, Mandala Kalam, and Thiruvonam.

Dreaming Of Broken Acrylic Nails – Meaning

Dreaming of broken acrylic nails is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will face unexpected problems especially related to beauty. It also means a beauty procedure or surgery going wrong. Dreams of broken acrylic nails and you wake up happy means you will realize the futility of something you had signed in for and will back out. Dream of broken acrylic nails and they are all of different colors means you will be forced to do something you do not like. It also means violence or physical attack on you during a party. Dreams of broken acrylic nails and you are trying to collect them or fix them means you will waste money on spurious products of no value. It also means you will waste your time and energy on worthless projects or things. Dreaming of broken acrylic nails and you see other people in the dream means embarrassment in public due to dress malfunction or makeup trouble.

Dreaming Of Obese Man – Meaning

Dreaming of obese man is both positive and negative sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will be forced to take up jobs that you do not like. It also means doing things that you hate or hard work. Dreams of obese man and you are happy in the dream means you will have a desire fulfilled. Dreaming of obese man angry or chasing you means you will witness something that you wished you had not witnessed. Dreaming of obese man in a known place means you will face embarrassment. It also means doing things that you would not normally do. It also means meeting a person for something out of the ordinary. Dream of obese man in an unknown place means you will get stuck in some lonely place with suspicious people. You will be forced to do things that you hate to get out of the situation. Dream of obese man and you see fat and panting means health issues especially due to your lifestyle. Dreaming of obese man and you wake up happy means you will meet someone wh

Bhagavad Gita Chapter IX Verse 13 - Single-Minded Devotion

But, O Partha, the great-souled ones, possessing the divine Nature, knowing Me as immutable and as the source of beings, worship Me with single-minded devotion. (Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9 verse 13). The great-souled ones, the mahatmas, those who are of sattvic, purified mind, My faithful bhaktas, who walk in the path of moksha, regarding Me as their own innermost Self; those who possess the divine Nature, the nature of the devas; who have control over body, speech, mind and senses; who are kind, charitable and full of faith — they know Me as unchangeable, as the origin of all beings, of all living creatures and also as the origin of the elements of matter. Knowing Me thus, they worship Me with single-minded devotion. Other quotes on the topic of single-minded devotion Through single-minded devotion alone, I can be seen in this (four-armed) form, can be known in essence, and also can be reached, Arjuna. The one who does all works for Me, and to whom I am the supreme goal, who is my devo

Dreaming Of Obstacles – Meaning

Dreaming of obstacles is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you are still ignorant about a problem in your life. You need to be more careful and cautious about your actions. It also means facing numerous problems in life suddenly and you do not know what to do. Dreams of obstacles and you are happy in the dream means fun and games or happy occasion in near future. It also means your desire of a project to fail will be fulfilled. Dreaming of obstacles and if you are able to recognize it or belongs to a place you know means accident or near death experience. It also means you need to careful and avoid being negligent. Dream of obstacles and you are navigating it successfully means you will find a solution to a huge problem in life and you will be able to remove it forever. Dreaming of obstacles in an unknown place means you just need to push a little harder to overcome impediments. Do not give up is the meaning of the dream.

Dreaming Of Obatala – Meaning

Dreaming of Obatala means you will get good and positive results in all actions in immediate future as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream is considered good as it is asking you to attempt all the good things you want to do in life. The dream is also asking you to be more spiritual and religious. Dreams of Obatala also means desire fulfillment. Dream of Obatala with wife is a sign of good days ahead especially in matters of relationship. Dreaming of Obatala walking means you can make some bold changes in your life and this will be good for your future. It also means you will go on pilgrimage Dreams of Obatala and there are other people in the dream means you might meet someone whom you wished to meet in life. It is also a sign of good relationship with opposite sex. It also means meeting a spiritual guide or teacher. Dreaming of an angry Obatala means you are doing something wrong. The dream is a warning sign. You need to correct yourself before you get into huge tr

Dreaming Of Objects Falling From The Sky – Meaning

Dreaming of objects falling from the sky is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means a dead person is trying to tell something to you. It also means a past action of yours will come to haunt you. The dream also means you are mentally getting weak. Dreams of objects falling from the sky mean your intelligence being dominated by fantasy. You will try to escape reality by introducing fantasy elements in life. Dream of objects falling from the sky and you are seen in the dream means you might witness something baffling in near future and you will not know how to explain it. Dreams of objects falling from the sky and it is taking place in an unknown place means you will experience supernatural things in a distant place from home. It also means fear will cause hallucinations in you. Dreaming of objects falling from the sky and there is color or lots of flashes means you will have to face unwanted people or situations. It also means people not believing yo

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

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Monday, 21 November 2022 – It is Krishna Paksha Dwadashi tithi or the twelfth day during the 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 the waning or dark phase of moon till 7:38 AM on November 21. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Trayodashi tithi or the thirteenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 7:06 AM on November 22. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on November 21, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time till 10:07 AM.  Nakshatra  – Chitra or Chithirai or Chithira nakshatra till 11:10 PM on November 21. Then onward it is Swathi or Chothi nakshatra till 11:57 PM on November 22. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and sou