Datta Jayanti is observed to celebrate the birth of Guru Dattatreya, the Trimurti Avatar – the united and single incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Dattatreya was born as the son of Atri Maharshi and Anasuya. Datta Jayanti 2023 date is December 26. It is observed on the full moon day in the month of Margashirsha as per traditional Hindu calendar. The teachings of the 24 gurus of Dattatreya can be found below. Sri Dattatreya remained an Avadutha throughout his life – a sage who remains in pure nature. He was a supreme yogi. Dattatreya narrated the secrets of Vedanta to Lord Subrahmanya and this teaching later came to be known as Avadhuta Gita. The twenty four gurus that Dattatreya found in Nature and Society became very famous and is part of several scriptures. Dattatreya is worshipped in many places in India . The day is marked by special pujas and satsangs. Dattatreya Mantra ॐ द्रां दत्तात्रेयाय नम: Chant the above mantra 108 times for peace and spiritua

Karthigai Deepam is the festival of lights in Tamil Nadu and it is observed on the full moon day (or a day earlier) in the month of Karthigai (November-December). Karthigai Deepam 2023 date is November 26. The main event of the day is the lighting of traditional oil lamps in the evening after sunset. Karthigai is the name of one of the stars or Nakshatras and deepam is the term for light or diya. You can read the prayer chanted on the day in Tamil and English transliteration with meaning. Note - Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Maha Deepam is held on the evening of November 26, 2023. On the day, temples, homes and streets are decorated with traditional oil lamps. Special pujas and prayers are held in temples on the day. The famous Tiruvannamalai Bharani Deepam is held during the period. The lighting of lamp is an auspicious symbol and it is believed to usher in peace and prosperity. The day is also known as Vishnu Deepam ,  Vaikhanasa Deepam ,  Pancharatr

Vishnumaya Kuttichathan is the son of Goddess Parvati and Shiva and he was part of the history and folklore in North Kerala. There are many stories regarding the origin of Vishnumaya Kuttichathan. This particular story is based on the Theyyam performing art form of Kerala. As per this story, Shiva once went to hunt in a forest and here He met a woman named Koolivaka. Shiva was enamored by the voice and beauty of Koolivaka and wanted to marry her. Koolivaka prayed to Goddess Parvati to find a solution. Goddess Parvati appeared before her and told her that she need not worry about the situation. Goddess Parvati told Koolivaka that in her previous birth she was a Her maiden. She was cursed by Goddess Parvati to be born on earth for secretly breastfeeding Bala Ganapathi (child Ganesha.) When Koolivaka asked for forgiveness, Goddess Parvati consoled her by stating that in her next birth on earth she will have the fortune of breastfeeding the children of Shiva.   Goddess Parvati then a

Kongatta Sree Chakrapani temple is located at Kongatta near Pattiam - Kuthuparamba in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to the Chakrapani form of Bhagavan Vishnu. This is a traditional Kerala style temple. The temple was in a dilapidated state for a long period and was recently renovated. The temple has a chuttambalam, chathura sreekovil facing west, namaskara mandapam and a beautiful pond. The architecture of temple is very traditional and is built using vettukallu. Subsidiary deities in the temple have separate small sreekovil (s). The temple observes Vishu, Prathishta dinam, Thiruvonam, Vamana Jayanti and Thrikarthika festival.

Kaisika Dwadasi is observed in the Kartik month and is of great significance in Vishnu temples in South India, especially Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple . Kaisika Dwadasi 2023 date is November 24. The Kaisika Puranam, which is part of Varaha Purana, is read in certain Vishnu temples on the day in South India . The festival is of great significance at the Tirupati Balaji Temple , the murti of he Ugra Srinivasa is brought out of the main sanctum sanctorum only on this day in a year. It is then taken out in a grand procession around the mada streets on a golden palanquin flanked by his consorts Bhudevi and Sridevi. The murti returns to the main sanctum sanctorum before sunrise. Hundreds of devotees arrive at Tirumala to witness this once in a year darshan of Ugra Srinivasa – fierce form of Balaji. Kaisika Dwadasi is observed on the Shukla Paksha Dwadasi or the 12th day during the waxing phase of moon as per traditional Hindu calendar.

Icheri Nirakkal Kavu temple is located near Sreekandapuram in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to deities that are part of Kavu and Tharavadu in Kannur region. The annual theyyam – thira festival in the temple is held for two days in Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 25 and Dhanu 26 (January 9 and January 10). The temple has no major structures except for small sreekovil and square platforms atop which the deities are worshipped. The important theyyams that are part of the annual kaliyattam – thira festival are Amma Daivam theyyam, Muthappan theyyam and Perumpuzhayachan theyyam.

Pratima means an ‘icon’, also called vigraha, bera and murti, Icon or image worship has been the keynote of popular Hindu religious life, especially in temple worship. Image worship is considered a necessary step in the spiritual advancement of man. The pratima is not considered merely an image or symbol of the deity, but rather is taken as the deity himself who has incarnated as the icon (archa avatara). All Agamas and Tantras insist on making images as beautiful as possible. Each icon represent the nature of the deity concerned (gentle, calm, aggressive, merciful, etc.). Even though there was no image worship in the Vedic period, the deities (Agni, Indra, Ushas etc) are described as beautiful and well-decorated. A large number of hands indicate that a particular deity has a large number of attributes or that is tamasika in nature. The icons have to be constructed according to specific rules given in Shastras. The main Agamic rules are Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakta. These schools g

Taliparamba Aandhra Veedu Tharavadu temple is located at Taliparamba in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy and deities that are part of Kavu and Tharavadu in Kannur region. The annual theyyam – thira festival in the temple is held for two days in Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 22, and Dhanu 23 (January 6 and January 7). The temple has no major structures except for small sreekovil and square platforms atop which the deities are worshipped. The important theyyams that are part of the annual kaliyattam – thira festival are Aanadi Bhagavathy theyyam, Kammi Amma theyyam, Paraali Amma theyyam and Vannathi Bhagavathi theyyam.

Pattiam Kongatta Aanolikkavu temple is located at Pattiam near Kuthuparamba in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to deities that are part of Kavu and Tharavadu in Kannur region. The annual theyyam – thira festival in the temple is held for three days in Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 24, Dhanu 25 and Dhanu 26 (January 9 and January 10). The temple has no major structures except for small sreekovil and square platforms atop which the deities are worshipped. The important theyyams that are part of the annual kaliyattam – thira festival are Amma Daivam theyyam, Muthappan theyyam and Perumpuzhayachan theyyam.

Kuttikunnu Makkutti Porkkali Bhagavathy Kavu temple is located at Kuttikunnu near Kuthuparamba in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Porkkali Bhagavathy and other deities that are part of Kavu and Tharavadu in Kannur region. The annual theyyam – thira festival in the temple is held for two days in Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 24 and Dhanu 25 (January 8 and January 9.) The temple has no major structures except for a square platform atop which the deities are worshipped. The important theyyams that are part of the annual kaliyattam – thira festival are Bhairavan theyyam, Kandakarnan theyyam, Porkkali theyyam, Thekkan Gulikan theyyam, Sasthappan or Kuttichathan theyyam, Uchitta theyyam, Vasoorimala theyyam and Vishnumurthy theyyam.

Dreaming of broken drinking glasses is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means sudden problems in relationships or career. It is also a kind of warning about accidents or serious problems in life. Dreams of broken drinking glasses also mean stress and tension. It also means a fight during a meeting or party. Dreaming of broken drinking glasses or you witness drinking glasses breaking means you will hear bad news especially related to death or accident. It also means sudden death of family member. Dream of broken drinking glasses and you are unable to do anything means an action of yours cannot be reversed and it will result in unimaginable problems. So be careful about all your actions and words. Dream of broken drinking glasses and blood means disease or bad health. It also means a family member in anger destroying things at home. Dream of you walking on broken drinking glasses means you will have to undergo pain or insult. For some reason you dre

Dreaming of broken door lock 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 lock also mean fear causing hardships in your life. Dream of broken door lock 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 lock 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 lock 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.

I give heat; I withhold the rain and send it forth. I am immortality as well as death; I am being and non-being, O Arjuna. (Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9 verse 19) Through My mysterious power I give heat through the sun. I also cause rain, and again through evaporation I gather up the moisture. I am immortality and death — both come from Me. I am being and non-being; that means the manifest world and the unmanifest, the effect and the cause. Non-being does not mean non-existence, which is absurd. The Chandogya Upanishad says, ‘How can Existence come out of non-existence?’ That cannot be. Now all the faithful devotees whom Sri Krishna had spoken of in verses 13 to 18 of Chapter 9, who worship God with wisdom-sacrifice in various ways, as one or as distinct from themselves — they will all go to Bhagavan. They will all get mukti and they will realize Him, as Brahman or as Ishvara according to their understanding.

Dreaming of broken dentures is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will soon face some kind of accidents. It also means witnessing weird things. Dreams of broken dentures also means you will attempt to make independent decisions and come out of the present tough situation. Dream of broken dentures and it does not belong to you means you might cause some kind of harm to others. It also means carelessness and hurry resulting in damage to others. Dreaming of broken dentures and you wake up terrified or sad means you will lose something very important. It also means a health issue due to your negligence. Dreams of broken dentures and you are trying to fix them means you will throw away something or break something and later regret it. Dream of broken dentures and you are happy means you will get rid of something unwanted from your life. It also means independence and freedom.

Dreaming of broken comb is bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream is associated with heartbreak, loss and death. It is a sign of upcoming tragedy in life. It also means you will allow yourself to look ugly without taking bath or maintaining hair. Dreams of broken comb and you are seen using it means you will destroy yourself for something someone has done to you. Dream of broken comb and you are crying is a sign of death in family or of relatives. It also means accidents and health problems. Dream of broken comb and blood is a sign of trouble in relationship. It also means attempts to hurt you by your enemies or jealous people. Dreaming of broken comb and black color is a sign of change of fortune. Dream of broken comb and green color is a warning sign about sudden loss of job or damage due to natural calamities. Dream of broken comb and you are happy or laughing means you will get to hear good news. It also means defeat of your enemies. It also means sol

Dreaming of broken car windows is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will find something you loved broken. It also means understanding the value of something after it is lost. Dreams of broken car windows are also a warning sign about accidents or attack on your property. Dream of broken car windows usually means you should be careful while using car. It also means someone trying to steal something valuable inside the car. Dreaming of broken car windows and the dream is taking place in an unfamiliar place is a warning sign about getting into trouble far away from home. It also means people breaking windows to rescue you. Dreaming of broken car windows and you are not seen in the dream means in your absence a thing or property of yours might be damaged. It also means someone damaging your property and not informing you about it. It also means agitated people or group attacking your vehicle. Dreams of broken car windows and you see other p

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Thursday, 8 December 2022 – It is Purnima tithi or the full moon day in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Purnima tithi or the full moon day till 8:21 AM on December 8. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Pratipada Tithi or the first day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 9:50 AM on December 9. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on December 8, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Rohini nakshatra till 11:58 AM on December 8. Then onward it is Mrigasira or Makayiram or Mrigasheersham nakshatra till 2:00 PM on December 9. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Rohini nakshatra till 12:33 PM on December 8. Then onward it is Mrigasira or Makayiram or Mrigasheers