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Pattuvam Dermmal Palliyara Kathivanoor Veeran Devasthanam Temple – Theyyam Festival

Pattuvam Dermmal Palliyara Kathivanoor Veeran Devasthanam temple is located at Pattuvam in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Kathivanoor Veeran and other deities that are worshipped in tharavadu and kavu in Kannur region. The annual theyyam kaliyattam thira festival in the temple is held for three days in Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 16, Dhanu 17 and Dhanu 18 (January 1, January 2 and January 3). This is a small traditional Tharavadu style temple. There are no major structures. Deities are mainly worshipped small sreekovils and square platforms. Sankranti and Vishu are important days in the temple. The theyyams that are performed in this temple are Gurukkal theyyam, Kathivanoor Veeran theyyam and Vayanattu Kulavan theyyam. The annual festival days are noted various unique pujas and rituals, melam, and traditional temple performing art forms.

Cherukunnu Ukkomil Tharavadu Temple – Theyyam – Kaliyattam Festival

Cherukunnu Ukkomil Tharavadu temple is located at Cherukunnu in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to deities that are worshipped in tharavadu and kavu in Kannur region. The annual theyyam kaliyattam thira festival in the temple is held for two days in Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 15 and Dhanu 16 (December 30 and December 31). The theyyams that are performed in this temple during kaliyattam festival are Uchitta Bhagavathy theyyam, Ukkomil Chamundi theyyam, Vettakkorumakan theyyam and Gulikan theyyam. This is a small traditional Kerala style temple with a small 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 Vishu are important days in the temple. The annual festival days are noted various unique pujas and rituals, melam, decoration, fireworks and traditional temple performing art forms.

Kanhirangad Vaidyanatha Temple – Theyyam Kaliyattam Festival

Kanhirangad Vaidyanatha temple is located at Kanhirangad near Taliparamba in Kannur district, Kerala. The main deity worshipped in the temple is Shiva. He is worshipped here as the healer of diseases (Vaidyanathan). The annual theyyam kaliyattam thira festival in the temple is held for two days in Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 10 and Dhanu 11 (December 25 and December 26). Ullattil Bhagavathi Theyyam Valiya Bhagavathy Theyyam and Ullattil Bhagavathi Theyyam are the Theyyams performing here. It is believed that these two goddesses are the watch and ward staff of Bhagavan Vaidyanathan here. The other deities that are worshipped here are Brahman and Kootha Pothy. Related Kanhirangad Vaidyanatha Temple In Kannur – History – Festival

Preta In Hinduism – Ghost – Spirit Of The Dead Whose Obsequies Is Not Performed

In Hinduism, preta is ghost or the spirit of the dead whose obsequies have not been performed. Preta is referred to in Garuda Purana, Agni Purana, Padma Purana and Pretamanjari. These describe the state of the preta, the cause for the same, and the rites to be performed by the near kith and kin immediately after one’s death and succeeding days for release from that state. Violations of the different principles of dharma make one a preta. The Hindu Puranas refer to five kinds pretas. The first type consumed food at a Shraddha before it was offered to learned people. The next one robbed an old woman of her belongings. The third one killed a companion while on a trading voyage and appropriated to himself the goods. The next one drove away his brother and imprisoned his parents to get their entire property. The last one stole the temple jewels and was devoured by a tiger when he was running away to a forest. Puranas describe how a preta is tormented by hunger and thirst. The pot of wat

Edakkeppuram Kovvathila Sree Puthiya Bhagavathi Temple – Theyyam – Thira Festival

Edakkeppuram Kovvathila Sree Puthiya Bhagavathi temple is located at Edakkeppuram near Kannapuram in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy and other popular deities that are worshipped in kavu and tharavadu in Kannur region. The annual theyyam kaliyattam thira festival in the temple is held for three days in Makara Masam – Makaram 5, Makaram 6 and Makaram 7 (January 19 and January 21). The theyyams that are performed in this temple during kaliyattam festival are Bhairavan theyyam, Karuvval theyyam, Khandakarnan theyyam, Puthiya Bhagavathy theyyam, Thaiparadevatha theyyam, Thekkan Gulikan theyyam, Uchitta Bhagavathy theyyam, Veera Kali theyyam, Veeran theyyam and Vishnumoorthi theyyam. This is a small traditional Kerala style temple with a small 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

Karivellur Palathara Neelankai Bhagavathy Temple – Thira – Kaliyattam – Theyyam Festival

Palathara Neelankai Bhagavathy temple is located at Palathara near Karivellur in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy and other popular deities that are worshipped in kavu and tharavadu in Kannur region. The annual theyyam kaliyattam thira festival in the temple is held for two days in Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 16 and Dhanu 17 (December 31 and January 1). The theyyams that are performed in this temple during kaliyattam festival are Oorpazhassi theyyam, Uchoolikadavath Bhagavathy theyyam, Vishnumoorthi theyyam, Vettakkorumakan theyyam and Gulikan theyyam. This is a small traditional Kerala style temple with a small 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 Vishu are important days in the temple. The annual festival days are noted various unique pujas and rituals, melam, decoration, fir

Pariyaram Udayapuram Temple – Kaliyattam Theyyam Festival

Pariyaram Udayapuram temple is located at Pariyaram in Kannur district, Kerala. This is a comparatively bigger shrine and is noted for its traditional architecture. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy and other deities that are worshipped in the tharavadu and kavu in kannur region. The annual theyyam kaliyattam thira festival in the temple is held for four days in Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 20 to Dhanu 23 (January 4 to January 7). The temple has a rectangular sreekovil, chuttambalam and shrines of upa devatas. The theyyams that are performed in this temple during kaliyattam festival are Puthiya Bhagavathy theyyam, Pulli Karinkali theyyam, Puliyoor Kannan theyyam, Vishnumoorthi theyyam, Gulikan theyyam, Kundor Chamundi theyyam, Karinthiri Nair theyyam, Pulikandan theyyam and Puliyoor Kali theyyam. Sankranti and Vishu are important days in the temple. Deities popularly worshipped in Kavu and temples in Kannur region are also worshipped in the temple in small sreekovils and squar

Story Of Vettakkorumakan And Vishnu

Vettakkorumakan is a very popular deity worshiped mainly in central and north Kerala. There is an interesting folk story associated with Vettakkorumakan and Bhagavan Vishnu. Vettakkorumakan is the son of Shiva and Goddess Parvati – born when Shiva took the Kiratamurti form (hunter) and Goddess Parvati that of Kirati (wife of hunter) to test determination and perseverance of Arjuna in the Mahabharata. The boy grew up into a mischievous lad and hunted animals with a bow and arrow for animals. He defeated the demons and evil people. But his naughtiness became irksome to the sages who were doing penance in the forest. They complained Brahma, who expressed his helplessness as the lad was the son of Lord Shiva. They then went to Vishnu Bhagavan and narrated about the nuisance created by the son of Shiva. Vishnu Bhagavan agreed to solve the problem through diplomacy. Vishnu arrived at the forest in disguise carrying golden churika (a double edged flexible sword having a spear like end a

Kappungal Puthukkudiyan Valappu Tharadavu Temple – Theyyam – Kaliyattam Festival

Kappungal Puthukkudiyan Valappu Tharadavu temple is located at Embet near Pariyaram in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to deities that are worshipped in tharavadu and kavu in Kannur region. The annual theyyam kaliyattam thira festival in the temple is held for two days in Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 15 and Dhanu 16 (December 30 and December 31). This is a small traditional Kerala style temple with a small 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 Vishu are important days in the temple. The theyyams that are performed in this temple are Kandanar Kelan theyyam, Kudiveeran theyyam, Gulikan theyyam and Vayanatukulavan theyyam. The annual festival days are noted various unique pujas and rituals, melam, decoration, fireworks and traditional temple performing art forms.

Dreaming Of Broken Eyeglasses – Meaning

Dreaming of broken eyeglasses 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 eyeglasses also means you will attempt to make independent decisions and come out of the present tough situation. It also means fight with people. Dream of broken eyeglasses 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 eyeglasses and you wake up terrified or sad means you will lose something very important. It also means you not valuing people or things that are important to you. Dreams of broken eyeglasses and you are trying to fix them means you will throw away something or break something and later regret it. Dream of broken eyeglasses and you are happy means you will get rid of something unwanted from your life. It also means independence and freedom.

Dreaming Of Broken Earrings – Meaning

Dreaming of broken earrings is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means sudden problems in relationships or career. It also means theft, damage or loss of valuables. It is also means a problem is very near to you and you have not yet realized it. Dreams of broken earrings also mean you will face existential crisis, depression or a feeling of worthlessness. Dream of broken earrings and you are witness to breaking of earrings means you will hear bad news especially related to death or accident. It also means something valuable in a faraway place will be damaged. Dreaming of broken earrings 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. It also means bad luck. Dreams of broken earrings and blood mean disease or bad health. It also means self inflicted pain. Dream of you walking on broken earrings means you will have to undergo pain

What Is Required Is Faith And Sincerity - Then Everything Will Be Alright

Once Shiva, the great God, was playing a game of chess or something like that with his consort Parvati. In the middle of the game Shiva stopped and seemed to become very thoughtful. But after a few moments He resumed the game as if nothing had happened. Then Parvati became curious and she asked Him why He became so thoughtful all of a sudden. Shiva said: ‘A devotee of mine was travelling through a forest. Robbers came and attacked him, so I was about to go to his rescue, when the man drew his sword and drove off the robbers. As he drew his sword in self defense, there was no need of my going to his rescue and therefore I continued with the game. Had he depended on Me, I would have protected him from harm.’ God is ready to take our entire burden, but we have no faith. Once Sri Ramakrishna was suffering from throat trouble and he suffered much. Seeing his suffering, one of the pundits said, ‘Sir, you have great power. If you direct your mind towards the seat of the disease, the disea

Dreaming Of Broken Egg Yolk – Meaning

Dreaming of a broken egg yolk is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream of broken eggs means you or someone important to you will face birth related complications at a very later stage. It also means trouble due to negligence. Dreams of a broken egg yolk is a warning sign and the dream is asking you to be careful and avoid all kinds of risks in near future. Broken egg yolks dream also means you will see something that you would have never wanted to see. Dream of a broken egg yolk and you are not seen in the dream means something you cared for very much or had invested a lot will be destroyed. It also means you not being informed about something bad that had happened to you personally or to a family member. Dreaming of broken egg yolk and you wake up terrified or sad means trouble to someone who is pregnant in your family. It also means birth related complications in the family. It also means still birth or death of baby.

Dreaming Of Broken Engagement Ring – Meaning

Dreaming of broken engagement ring is a negative sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you are not honest with yourself about a relationship. You will make compromises to make other people happy and this will result in frustration and anger in future. Dreams of broken engagement ring and it is still on your finger means you will be cheated by your partner. It also means you will not show courage to end a relationship even when you know it is toxic. Dream of broken engagement ring and you are happy in the dream means you will be happy to see the end of a relationship soon. It will end on its own. Dreaming of broken engagement ring and you see other people in the dream means you will realize you are in a bad relationship very late. Dreams of broken engagement ring and you are trying to repair it means you will go for counseling or take help of people with experience to solve a relationship problem.

Dreaming Of Broken Elevator – Meaning

Dreaming of broken elevator is a bad omen and negative sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means accident in near future. It also means you might be stuck in a small place or getting kidnapped or jailed. Dreams of broken elevator is a warning sign and you need to avoid dangerous places and getting into fights or getting angry in near future. Dream of broken elevator and you know the place means you will be badly hurt and you will not get help at the right time. It means your life will be in danger due to accident or because of another individual. Avoid getting into fight with people in high rise buildings. Dream of broken elevator and you are trying to escape or struggle means you will witness something really gruesome. It also means you will show courage to come out of a bad situation. Dream of broken elevator and you see other people in it mean a family member might face accident or attack. It will be life threatening. Dreaming of broken elevator and you a

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

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Thursday, 15 December 2022 – It is Krishna Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 9:21 PM on December 15. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 10:22 PM on December 16. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on December 15, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Magha or Makam nakshatra till 2:14 AM on December 15. Then onward it is Purva Phalguni or Pooram nakshatra till 4:04 AM on December 16. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and sout