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Moozhikkara Nidumboyil Pookutti Chathan Temple – Kaliyattam – Theyyam Festival

Moozhikkara Vadakke Nidumboyil Pookuttichattan temple (Nidumboyil Pookutti Chathan temple)  is located at Moozhikkara near Kodiyeri, Thalassery, in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Kuttichattan – a benevolent and trouble maker deity worshipped in many parts of Kerala. The annual kaliyattam – theyyam festival in the temple is held for two days in Malayalam Makara Masam – Makaram 10 and Makaram 11 (January 24 and January 25). This is a small temple with a chathura sreekovil. There are no other major structures here. Subsidiary deities have their designated places on square platforms within the temple compound. The theyyams that are part of the annual Kaliyattam festival here are Pookkuttichathan theyyam, Manthana Pothi theyyam, Karanavar theyyam, Thekkan Gulikan theyyam and Khandakarnan theyyam. The rituals in the temple are handed down by family tradition and have Shaiva influence. Kuttichathan has both Shaiva and Vaishnava tradition and the tradition followed depen

Pran Sangli – Associated With Hatha Yoga – Pranayama

Pran Sangli is a poetic text on the theories of hatha yoga, connected with pranayama. It is believed that Guru Nanak Dev had given a discourse on this aspect of hatha yoga to Shiva Nabh, the king of Singhladipa (Lanka) and one of this disciples (Gheho) had given it the shape of a text. Praan Sangali says that meditation combined with the guidance of a perfect guru leads to moksha. This ultimate destination is obtained step by step by yogic meditation. Several technical terms, such as ida, pingala, sushumna, gagan mandala, sata (six) chakras, nabhi kamala, surata, nirata, mudra, anahad sabad, dasvan dvara, sunna guffa, etc., are used in various chapters of Prana Sangli. There are also definitions of a true Brahmin, sannyasi, udisi, grihasthi (householder), yogi, santa (saint), sadhu, brahmachari, bairagi etc in the text. The references to the Hindu schools of philosophy and the Puranic names of Ishwara and His devotees are also included in this text.

Moozhikkara Sree Oniyan Bhagavathi Temple – Kaliyattam – Theyyam Festival

Moozhikkara Sree Oniyan Bhagavathi temple is located at Moozhikkara near Kodiyeri, Thalassery, in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. The annual kaliyattam – theyyam festival in the temple is held for three days in Malayalam Makara Masam – Makaram 10, Makaram 11 and Makaram 12 (January 24 to January 26). This is a small temple with a chathura sreekovil. There are no other major structures here. Subsidiary deities have their designated places. The theyyams that are part of the annual Kaliyattam festival here are Karanavar theyyam, Sasthappan – Kuttichathan theyyam, Thekkan Gulikan theyyam, Vasoorimala theyyam and Khandakarnan theyyam. The shrine observes various other rituals and pujas based on Shakteya rituals. Vishu is an important festival in the temple.

Velladakkathu Bhagavathi Temple – Theyyam – Kaliyattam festival

Velladakkathu Bhagavathi temple is located at Kannom near Pariyaram in Kannur district, Kerala. The annual kaliyattam – theyyam festival in the temple is held for three days in Malayalam Makara Masam – Makaram 9, Makaram 10 and Makaram 11 (January 23 to January 25). The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Devi or Bhagavathy. This is a typical tharavadu maintained temple or kavu seen across Kannur district. The main shrine is with a small decorated chathura sreekovil. The other deities are worshipped on square platforms and also in small sreekovils. The shrine observes both Shakteya and Shaiva temple rituals. Melam, Kerala temple rituals, performing art forms of Kerala temples and other rituals are part of the annual festival and ritual calendar of the temple. Vishu is an important festival in the temple. The main theyyams performed here during the annual Kaliyattam festival are Baali Theyyam, Kakkara Bhagavathy Theyyam, Dharma Daivam theyyam, Vishnu Moorthy Theyyam and Madayil Chamundi

Margashirsha Laxmi Puja 2024 In Maharashtra

Margashirsha Laxmi Puja is dedicated to Goddess Laxmi and is observed on Thursdays during Margashirsha Month (November – December) in  Maharashtra  and parts of Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. In 2024, the Margashirsha Laxmi Puja begins on December 5, Thursday. The other Thursdays are on December 12, December 18, and December 25. This Laxmi puja is performed to get Sukh, Shanti and Aishwarya – comfort, peace and prosperity. The rituals are also observed in North India - the dates are November 21, November 28, December 5, and December 12. The Mahalaxmi Puja is observed for four Thursdays of the Margashirsha month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra. Some people observe it for eight Thursdays (including the Thursdays in the next month – the Poush month). Margashirsha Laxmi Puja fast is from sunrise to sunset. The devotee should wear yellow color clothes. Some Tips on Margashirsha Laxmi Puja Performing Lakshmi Puja and taking holy di

Cheruthazham Kunnumpuram Mullikkodu Tharavadu Temple – Theyyam Festival

Cheruthazham Kunnumpuram Mullikkodu Tharavadu temple is located at Cheruthazham – Kunnumbram in Kannur district, Kerala. This is a typical Kavu type of temple seen across Kannur district. The main sreekovil is rectangle is shape and there are two main deities worshipped in it. The annual theyyam festival – Kaliyattam festival is held for two days – Malayalamasam Makaram 11 and Makaram 12 (January 25 and January 26). The main shrine is with a small decorated sreekovil. The other deities are worshipped on square platforms and also in small sreekovils. The main theyyams that are part of Kaliyattam festival are Vishnumurthy theyyam, Chooliyar Bhagavathy, Padaveeran Theyyam, Thai Paradevata theyyam, Kundor Chamundi theyyam, Gulikan theyyam, Sreebhootham theyyam, Kurathi theyyam and Moovalamkuzhi Chamundi. The shrine also observes Vishu, Onam and other regional rituals and festivals that are part of Malayalam calendar.

Koodali Veeran Theyyam – Story - കൂടാളി വീരൻ തെയ്യം

Koodali Veeran Theyyam ( കൂടാളി വീരൻ തെയ്യം ) is a rarest of rare theyyam performed during the annual Theyyam season in Kannur district, Kerala. Koodali Veeran was a person who lived during the fag end of the 18th century CE and he had fought against the army of Tipu Sulthan. The theyyam is performed only at the Koodali Thazhathu Veedu Tharavad at Nettur near Thalassery. ടിപ്പുവിന്റെ മൈസൂരു സേനയ്ക്കെതിരെ ഒറ്റയ്ക്കു പൊരുതി രക്തസാക്ഷിയായ രാമർകുട്ടി എന്ന കാര്യസ്ഥനാണ് കൂടാളിവീരൻ എന്നപേരിൽ തെയ്യമായത് . തലശ്ശേരിക്കടുത്ത് നെട്ടൂരിൽ കൂടാളി താഴത്തുവീട്ടിന്റെ ആരൂഢ തറവാടാണെന്ന് കരുതുന്ന തറവാട്ടിലാണ് കൂടാളിവീരൻ തെയ്യം കെട്ടിയാടിക്കാറുള്ളത് . മൈസൂരു സേന കൂടാളി കുംഭത്ത് വയലിൽ തമ്പടിച്ചിരിക്കുന്ന കാലത്താണ് കൂടാളി വീരൻ രക്തസാക്ഷിയായത് . പട വരുന്നതറിഞ്ഞ് കാരണവർ കോരൻ ഗുരുക്കളച്ഛൻ കാര്യസ്ഥനായ കുഞ്ഞമ്പുവിനെ കാര്യങ്ങളറിയാൻ അയക്കുന്നു . കൈപ്പടം മുറിഞ്ഞ നിലയിലാണ് ‌ അയാൾ തിരിച്ചെത്തിയത് . ആശങ്കാകുലനായ ഗുരുക്കളച്ഛൻ തറവാട്ടിലെ അംഗങ്ങളെയെല്ലാം മറ്റു വീടുകളില

Miracle Birth Of Vallabhacharya - Founder Of Vallabha Sampradaya or Pushtimarg in Hinduism

Vallabhacharya is the founder of Vallabha Sampradaya or Pushtimarg in Hinduism – believes in obtaining pushti (grace) through loving devotion to Bhagavan Sri Krishna. The birth of Vallabhacharya is a miracle. The miraculous birth of Vallabhacharya took place in Champa forest, in present day Madhya Pradesh in 1479 CE. His birth, as per history, was prophesied by Bhagavan Vishnu himself, who emerged from the yajna kunda or sacrificial fire of Vallabhacharya’s distant ancestor, Yajnanarayana Dikshita, a Tailanga Brahmin from Andhra Pradesh. Bhagavan Vishnu informed Yajnanarayana that he would take birth in his family after he and his descendants had performed one hundred Soma yajnas. Five generations later, Lakshmana Bhatta, settled in Kashi, performed the hundredth Soma Yajna. Shortly thereafter, Lakshmana Bhatta and his pregnant wife Illamagaru were forced to flee Kashi in the wake of rumors of invading Muslims. In the weariness of their flight back to their ancestral home in Andh

Kuttiattoor Thittayil Sree Daivathar Temple – Theyyam Festival

Kuttiattoor Thittayil Sree Daivathar temple is located at Kuttiattoor in Kannur district, Kerala. This is an ancient shrine with a rectangular sreekovil. The shrine is dedicated to Daivathar – Shaiva deity associated with Kirathamoorthy in some regions. The annual theyyam festival in the temple is held for two days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – Kumbham 15 and Kumbham 16 (February 27 and February 28). The main theyyams performed here during the annual Kaliyattam festival are Oorpazhassi (Oorpazhachi) theyyam and Vettakkorumakan theyyam. The shrine observes various Shaiva rituals and pujas. Vishu is an important festival in the temple.

Cherupazhassi Kandanar Poyil Sree Muchilottu Bhagavathi Temple – Theyyam festival

Kandanar Poyil Sree Muchilottu Bhagavathi temple is located at Mayyil – Cherupazhassi in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Devi or Bhagavathy. The annual theyyam and kaliyattam festival in the temple is held for two days on Malayalamasam Makaram 11 and Makaram 12 (January 25 and January 26). This is a typical tharavadu maintained temple or kavu seen across Kannur district. The main shrine is with a small decorated chathura sreekovil. The other deities are worshipped on square platforms and also in small sreekovils. The important theyyams performed here during the annual festival are Kannangattu Bhagavathy, Muchilottu Bhagavathy, Narambil Bhagavathy, Nittamkulangara Bhagavathy, Puliyoor Kali Theyyam and Vishnumurthy Theyyam. Melam, Shakteya pujas and rituals, traditional temple art forms, music and other folklore programs are part of the temple rituals and festivities. Vishu (April 14 or April 15) is an important festival in the temple. The shrine also ob

Koodali Thazhathu Veedu Temple – Theyyam Festival – Kaliyattam - കൂടാളി താഴത്തുവീട് ക്ഷേത്രം

Koodali Thazhathu Veedu temple ( കൂടാളി താഴത്തുവീട് ക്ഷേത്രം ) is located at Koodali in Kannur district, Kerala. The annual theyyam festival – Kaliyattam is famous for the performance of rare theyyams. The Thazhathu Veedu house or tharavadu itself is an architectural wonder. The annual theyyam festival at Koodali Thazhathu Veedu is held for four days starting from Malayalamasam Makaram 13 and ends on Makaram 16 (January 27 to January 30). The important theyyams performed at Koodali Thazhathu Veedu are Bhairavan Theyyam, Dandan theyyam, Karuvaal theyyam, Kandakarnan theyyam, Raktha Chamundi theyyam, Sasthappan or Kuttichathan, Thekkan Kariyathan, Uchitta theyyam, Vasoorimala theyyam and Vettakkorumakan theyyam. മകരം 14- ന് തുടങ്ങി 16- ന് പുലർച്ചെ അവസാനിക്കുന്ന കളിയാട്ടം കാണാൻ സംസ്ഥാനത്തിന്റെ വിവിധ ഭാഗങ്ങളിൽനിന്നു മാത്രമല്ല , വിദേശങ്ങളിൽനിന്നും ആളുകൾ എത്താറുണ്ട് . മറ്റ് പലേടത്തും കെട്ടിയാടിക്കാത്ത തെയ്യങ്ങളടക്കം ഇവിടെയുണ്ടെന്നതും ചടങ്ങുകളിലെ സവിശേഷതകളും പുരാതനത്വവ

Subrahmanya Sashti in Margashirsh Month 2024 – Skanda Sashti in Karnataka - Telangana - Andhra Pradesh

Subrahmanya Shashti, or Skanda Sashti, during Shukla Paksha of Margashirsh month (November – December) is observed mainly in Karnataka and parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Subramanya Shashti 2024 date is December 7 in Margashirsh Month as per Kannada and Telugu calendar. Here is a simple idea regarding how to observe Subramanya Shashti. Please note that the Skanda Sashti is popularly observed in Tamil Nadu and this takes place after Diwali – six days of fast and the rituals culminates with Soorasamharam. This below explanation of Subramanya Shashti was shared to us by Narahari Sumadhwa . It explains the importance of this Shashti in Margashirsh Month and the belief of Skanda in Karnataka. Who is Skanda in Karnataka? Skanda is the Avatara of Manmatha. Popularly, He is the son of Lord Shiva. He is in the same Kakshya of Indra. He is the Lord of War and the most handsome among gods.  He is also the commander of the army of the Devas.  During Srinivasa

Iriveri Koroth Bhagavathy Temple – Theyyam Festival

Iriveri Koroth Bhagavathy temple is located at Iriveri in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Devi or Bhagavathy and other deities that are worshipped in Kavu in Kannur district. The annual theyyam and kaliyattam festival in the temple is held for two days on Malayalamasam Makaram 11 and Makaram 12 (January 25 and January 26). This is a typical tharavadu maintained temple or kavu seen across Kannur district. The main shrine is with a small chathura sreekovil. The other deities are worshipped on square platforms. The important theyyams performed here during the annual festival are Thai Paradevatha theyyam, Thekkan Kariyathan and Thekkan Gulikan. Vishu (April 14 or April 15) is an important festival in the temple. The shrine also observes various other important festivals and rituals in a Malayalam calendar year.

Dreaming Of Omena – Meaning

Dreaming of omena is a positive sign as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream means you will have a wish fulfilled especially related to food. It also means fresh produce not available due to some reason and you making using of dried food items. It also means traveling away from home and tasting different cuisine. Dreams of eating omena means you will soon get opportunity to be with friends or people you like. It also means you will show boldness to do something you like. Dream of omena and you are not seen in the dream means you will be frustrated as you will be stuck with some matter in near future. You will not get any free time and you will be too busy. Dreaming of omena and you are in the dream means fun and happiness. It also means meeting someone or doing something you like after a long time. There will be relief from a health issue. Dream of omena with unknown people or unknown location means you will not know what to eat in a new location and you will be franti

Dreaming Of Old Clothes – Meaning

Dreaming of old clothes is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will soon face problems due to certain issues that you had created in the past. The dream also means too many things which you had not managed properly appearing all of a sudden to ruin you present and future. Dreams of old clothes also mean you will not know what to do with old things or things that are left after renovation. Dream of old clothes and you are not seen in the dream means your past will keep causing problems in the present. Your unwillingness to grow out of your past will result in tension and stress. Dreams of old clothes and they do not belong to you means other people will irritate or waste your time by talking about their disturbed past. It also means you being at the receiving end of some other people’s problem. Dreaming of old clothes and you recognize them means you will find something important among old things. It also means you will make us of old things

Ignorance Gives Color To The Mind

I once saw an insane person who spent his entire day painting landscapes. He would take a mass of different paints, smear it on the canvas and then would stand back and, highly pleased, would admire his piece of art. One canvas after another he would finish. He saw beauty where others could see only a mixture of paints. The pictures were in his mind and the canvas reflected them. The universe is in our mind. We look at God and our universe is reflected in Him. We have to clean the mind first and remove from there all pictures — only then can we see God. Avidya, ignorance, gives colour to the mind. When that ignorance is removed through religious practices and discrimination, then Truth shines. The rose held near the crystal colours the crystal. Remove the rose if you wish to see the crystal’s clearness. This is the wisdom-sacrifice of the Advaitin, seeing God and God alone, no paint, no roses, no pictures, but God pure and simple and Him always and everywhere. Wisdom is the greates

Dreaming Of Old Lady – Meaning

Dreaming of old lady is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will get opportunity to do a good work or charitable act in near future. It also means you will see change of fortune and there will be satisfaction and happiness. Dreams of old lady also means gaining new knowledge from an experienced person. Dream of old lady and you are not seen in the dream means someone searching for you when you are away from home. It also means you will grow suspicious about someone. Dreaming of old lady and you know the lady in the dream means you will be forced to help someone in distress and thereby hurting your already fixed plans. It also means a sudden emergency in your neighborhood. Dreams of old lady in the dream and it is sexually related means you will mistake someone’s intention. It also means trouble due to unwanted thoughts. Dreaming of old lady and you wake up terrified or angry means someone will try to blackmail you or cause harm to your inter

Dreaming Of Okra – Meaning – Dream About Green Okro – Harvesting Okra

Dreaming of okra is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will have a wish fulfilled. It also means you will face some kind of sticky problem. Dreams of green okro also mean you will be forced to make diet or lifestyle changes due to a health diagnosis. Dream of harvesting okra means travel to places that are far away from city or town. It also means opportunity see vegetables being grown and harvested in near future. Dreaming of green okra means you will show interest in gardening and vegetable farming. It also means a tragedy in your family or neighborhood making you think differently. Dream of okra also means you will soon meet someone or discovery something that might change your food habits. Dreaming of okra and you are not seen in the dream means food related fights or problems in your home when you are away. It also means someone trying to impose things when you are not at home. Dreams of okra and you are seen in the dream means you wil

Dreaming Of Oily Face – Meaning

Dreaming of oily face is both positive and negative sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you might face some kind of trouble due to a beauty treatment. It also means stress and tension create disturbance to your body. It also means you will come across a person you would want to impress. It also means meeting someone special. Dreams of oily face and it is not your face means you might face disappointment on a date or someone might not be to your expectations. Dream of oily face and you wake up terrified or angry means someone might trick you. It also means you will not be prepared for an important meeting. Dreaming of oily face and you are happy in the dream means you will be able to rectify a skin disorder. It also means you getting confident to face the world in your natural way.

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

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Wednesday, 30 November 2022 – It is Shukla Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 1:36 PM on November 30. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 11:34 AM on December 1. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on November 30, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time till 8:58 AM.  Nakshatra  – Dhanishta or Sravishta or Avittam nakshatra till 12:09 PM on November 30. Then onward it is Shatabhisha or Sadayam or Chathayam nakshatra till 10:47 AM on December 1. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karn