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Mullool Sree Puthiya Bhagavathi Temple – Kaliyattam – Theyyam Festival

Mullool Sree Puthiya Bhagavathi temple is located Pattuvam near Taliparamba in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. The annual theyyam-thira festival in the temple is held for four days in Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 20, Dhanu 21, Dhanu 22 and Dhanu 24 (January 4 to January 7). This is a small traditional Kerala style temple with a chathura sreekovil. There are no major structures. Other deities popularly worshipped in Kavu and temples in Kannur region are also worshipped in the temple in small sreekovils and square platforms. The theyyams that are performed in this temple are Puthiya Bhagavathy theyyam, Thaiparadevatha theyyam, Illamkolam theyyam and Vishnumoorthi theyyam. The annual festival days are noted various unique pujas and rituals, melam, decoration, fireworks and traditional temple performing art forms. Thiruvathira, procession and fair are part of the annual festival. Sankranti and Vishu are important days in the temple.

Vadakkumbad Kunnummalkandi Devi Temple – Theyyam – Thira – Kaliyattam Festival

Vadakkumbad Kunnummalkandi Devi temple is located at Vadakkumbad near Thalassery in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Devi or Goddess Bhagavathy. The annual theyyam-thira festival in Kunnummal Kandi Devi  temple is held for two days in Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 16 and Dhanu 17 (December 31 to January 1). This is a small traditional Kerala style temple with a chathura sreekovil. There are no major structures. Other deities popularly worshipped in Kavu and temples in Kannur region are also worshipped in the temple in small sreekovils and square platforms. The theyyams that are performed in this temple are Raktheshwari theyyam, Sasthappan or Kuttichathan theyyam, Thekkan Gulikan theyyam and Vishnumoorthy theyyam. The annual festival days are noted various unique pujas and rituals, melam, decoration, fireworks and traditional temple performing art forms. Sankranti and Vishu are important days in the temple. Vellarattam, pratishta dinam and other rituals of tharavadu and k

Kankole Alakkad Kalarikkal Temple – Thira – Theyyam Festival

Kankole Alakkad Kalarikkal temple is located at Alakkad near Payyanur in Kannur district, Kerala. The annual theyyam thira festival in the temple is held for four days in Malayalam Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 20 to Dhanu 24 (January 4 to January 8). This a traditional temple which has links with ancient Kalari. The temple has traditional Kerala style architecture. The deities worshipped in the temple are those widely found in kavu and tharavadu in Kannur region. The important theyyams that are part of the annual Kaliyattam and theyyam festival are Mavila Chamundi theyyam, Narambil Bhagavathy theyyam, Oorpzhassi theyyam, Thaiparadevata theyyam, Ottakolam or Thee Chamundi, Vallarkulangara Bhagavathy and Vishnumoorthi theyyam.

Kanhileri Ardha Chamundi Temple – Thira – Theyyam Festival

Kanhileri Ardha Chamundi temple is located at Sreekandapuram in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Devi or Goddess Bhagavathy. The annual theyyam-thira festival in the temple is held for three days in Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 12, Dhanu 13 and Dhanu 14 (December 27 to December 29). This is a small traditional Kerala style temple with a chathura sreekovil. There are no major structures. Other deities popularly worshipped in Kavu and temples in Kannur region are also worshipped in the temple in small sreekovils and square platforms. The theyyams that are performed in this temple are Ardha Chamundi theyyam, Baali theyyam, Malakkari theyyam, Nagakanya theyyam and Thekkan Gulikan theyyam. The annual festival days are noted various unique pujas and rituals, melam, decoration, fireworks and traditional temple performing art forms. Sankranti and Vishu are important days in the temple. Vellattam, pratishta dinam and other rituals of tharavadu and kavu are performed in the tem

Pattuvam Parapool Kavu Temple – Kaliyattam – Theyyam Festival

Pattuvam Parapool Kavu temple is located at Pattuvam near Taliparamba in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to popular deities worshipped in Kavu and Tharavadu in Kannur region. The annual theyyam-thira festival in the temple is held for four days in Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 21 to Dhanu 25 (January 5 to January 9). The theyyams that are performed in this temple are Bhootham theyyam, Illamkolam theyyam, Karan theyyam, Karivedan theyyam, Manjalamma theyyam Nagakanya theyyam, Thaiparadevatha theyyam and Vettakkorumakan theyyam. The annual festival days are noted various unique pujas and rituals, melam, decoration, fireworks and traditional temple performing art forms. A huge fair is organized on the occasion. This is a small traditional Kerala style temple with a chathura sreekovil. There are no major structures. Other deities popularly worshipped in Kavu and temples in Kannur region are also worshipped in the temple in small sreekovils and square platforms. Sankranti and V

Bhagavad Gita And Wealth Creation - Making Money Is Not A Sin

Bhagavad Gita and money and Hindu spirituality and wealth creation are still perceived as odd combinations and it often raises several eyebrows. If a Hindu wants to take the spiritual path, the first advice is 'give away all your money and wealth and head towards the Himalayas .' Who needs money in a Himalayan Cave ? But to be spiritually oriented and to live in a society we need money and we need to generate wealth. Generating wealth through hard work is not a sin. But money is like water. Water is essential for survival but it can also drown the life it sustains. Bhagavad Gita helps us in striking a balance – it shows us how to create wealth, enjoy it and not to drown in it. To create wealth the brain has to be challenged continuously and we have to put to use it in family, society, market and in business deals. Family, community, and business are all realities and when faced with these realities many begin to tremble. Qualifications and abilities melt and many

Keezhathur Paroli Bhagavathy Temple – Theyyam Festival

Keezhathur Paroli Bhagavathy temple is located at Keezhathur near Mambaram in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. The annual theyyam-thira festival in the temple is held for two days in Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 21 and Dhanu 22 (January 5 and January 6). This is a small traditional Kerala style temple with a chathura sreekovil. There are no major structures. Other deities popularly worshipped in Kavu and temples in Kannur region are also worshipped in the temple in small sreekovils and square platforms. The theyyams that are performed in this temple are Gulikan theyyam, Sasthappan theyyam, Kandakarnan theyyam, Bappuran theyyam, Angakkaran theyyam, Karimkutty theyyam, Vishnumoorthi theyyam, Elladath Bhagavathy theyyam, Karnavar theyyam and Manathana Pothi theyyam. The annual festival days are noted various unique pujas and rituals, melam, decoration, fireworks and traditional temple performing art forms. Sankranti and Vishu are important days in the t

Quotes On The Greatness And Importance Of Bhagavad Gita

A small collection of quotes by world renowned authors and thinkers on the greatness and importance of the Bhagavad Gita. Henry David Thoreau on Bhagavad Gita In the morning I bathe my intellect in the stupendous and cosmogonal philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita, in comparison with which our modern world and its literature seem puny and trivial. The reader is nowhere raised into and sustained in a bigger, purer, or rarer region of thought than in the Bhagavad Gita. The Gita's sanity and sublimity' have impressed the minds even of soldiers and merchants. Sri Aurobindo on the Bhagavad Gita The Gita is not a weapon for dialectical warfare; it is a gate opening on the whole world of spiritual truth and experience and the view it gives us embraces all the provinces of that supreme region. It maps out, but it does not cut up or build walls or hedges to confine our vision. Bhagavad Gita – Solutions for the Problems of the Human Mind It is in a mental civilization that w

Dreaming Of An Actor Or Actress – Meaning

Dreaming of an actor or actress is both good and bad as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means desire fulfillment and change of fortune. But if you see in dream a bad celebrity or someone you hate or don’t care about then it means you will fall into trap set by others and might end up losing money or reputation. Dreaming of an actor or actress that you are a fan of means you will see something new and good happening in life. But it will be short lived. You might later think all the effort was for nothing. Dream of an actor or actress and you are running or kissing or getting autograph etc means you will participate in a joyful event. You will have a good time. Dream of an actor or actress and you are mobbed or in confusion indicates you will face difficulty in making the correct choice. It also means you getting carried away by outer appearance or investing time and energy in people really do not care about you. Please note that a dream to have meaning it should

The Solution To Physical – Emotional – Psychological Problems – Is In Bhagavad Gita

If we want to be free from physical, emotional and psychological problems then read the Bhagavad Gita. Today, we go to psychologists and therapists for solving emotional and psychological problems. The greatest psychologist and therapist is Bhagavan Sri Krishna. An Example from Gita– When a man thinks of objects, "attachment" for them arises; from attachment "desire" is born; from desire arises "anger" . . . From anger comes "delusion" ; from delusion "loss of memory" ; from loss of memory the "destruction of discrimination" ; from destruction of discrimination, he "perishes. " (Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 Verse 62 and 63) Bhagavad Gita is a text that understands the core issue. It does not provide illogical solutions through magic or prayers. Instead, it makes us understand what the real issue and tries to solve it. Sri Krishna did not solve the problems faced by Arjuna through magic or by just lifting his hand

Dreaming Of Orange Clothes – Meaning

Dreaming of orange clothes is good and positive dream as per dream meaning and interpretation. It is a sign of independence and doing things that you always desired. The dream also means new happenings in life including vacation or marriage. Dreams of orange clothes also mean you will go against the wishes of your family or social conventions Dream of orange clothes and you wake up happy means you will decide to move ahead in life in a way you always wished for. It also means getting influenced by latest trends. It is also a sign of following a person you adore or are a fan of. Dreaming of orange clothes and you see other people in it means marriage, new relationship and new hope. It also means parties and happy times. Dream of orange clothes and you do not like it is associated with forced change or other people might start taking control of your life. Dreaming of orange clothes and you are crying or unhappy means you will have to stay away from home or you will be forced to g

God Really And Visibly Takes Care Of His Believers – Story From Hindu Religion

God Really And Visibly Takes Care Of His Believers – this story from Hindu Religion is based on Bhagavan Sri Krishna and it clearly shows that god really and visibly takes care of his believers. There are many stories that illustrate that love of God for His devotees, whom He considers His own. These stories we find in the Puranas and other scriptures. One of the most beautiful of the stories is the story of a little boy to whom God appeared in human form, because he had a very devoted mother. There was a little boy and his mother was a great devotee. She always worshipped Krishna. But she was very poor. She lived with her little son, far from the village, and she could barely manage to make both ends meet. When the boy was old enough his mother send him to school. Every morning the little fellow would pick up his slate and his mat to sit on, and would set out for school. But the distance was considerable and the path led through a thick forest. The boy did not like to go through t

Dreaming Of Orange Cat – Meaning

Dreaming of orange cat is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means accidents, bad news and loss of valuables. It also suggests strain in relationships. Dreams of orange cat and you are not seen in the dream means you will be ignorant about enemy activity. It also means you will be cheated or become a victim of spam. It also means getting carried away by outer appearance. Dream of orange cat and it is in a known place means you will face rejection. There will be problems in the family. It also means you will face delays in journey. Dreaming of orange cat and it is in an unknown place means the promised amenities in a new place will be not provided. It also means struggle to establish yourself. Dreams of orange cat and you see other people in the dream are an indication of trouble in public places with strangers. It also means you will be victimized for something you had not done. Dream of orange cat and you wake up terrified or crying means you will wi

Dreaming Of Orcas – Meaning

Dreaming of orcas is both good and bad as per dream meaning and interpretation. Dream of orcas doing nothing and just moving around means you will get opportunity in money matters and job. Dreams of aggressive orcas mean you will face tough competitors in life. Dreaming of orcas and you swimming with them means you will have opportunity to change your life with the help of someone in power. It also means you overcoming a phobia or fear. Dream of orcas jumping about or you are watching it from a distance means vacation. It also means staying away from your job or home for a brief period. Dreaming of orcas and someone you know being attacked is a sign of difficulty to family members or relatives. It also means your enemies will be active. Dream of orcas and unknown people in it means you will face unexpected aggression or difficulty from unknown people. It also means you being sidelined. Dreams of orcas and you are not seen in the dream means you will miss an opportunity to tra

Dreaming Of Orange Snake – Meaning

Dreaming of orange snake is considered both good and bad as per dream meaning and interpretation. Dream of orange snake means you will do travels or pilgrimage. There will be positive results in life soon. It also means moving away from current workplace or residence. Dreams orange snake is also an indication about failure in relationships. Dreaming of orange snake moving in tree means you will show creativity in solving life issues. You might turn spiritual. Seeing orange snake attacking you means you disrupt your life through ego and your uncontrollable temper. Do not show madness and anger. Stay cool. This dream is a warning to avoid certain things in future. Dream of orange snake attacking other animals’ means you will be betrayed by someone who you had trusted. It means you will act like a coward too. Dreaming of several orange snakes together is a caution and it means physical illness. Dreaming of orange snake moving in your body means you will need to show wisdom and i

11 December 2022 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Sunday, 11 December 2022 – It is Krishna Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 1:46 PM on December 11. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Chaturthi tithi or the fourth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 3:57 PM on December 12. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on December 11, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time after 4:14 PM.  Nakshatra  – Punarvasu or Punartham nakshatra till 6:54 PM on December 11. Then onward it is Pushya or Poosam or Pooyam nakshatra till 9:30 PM on December 12. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan