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Space In Hindu Rituals

Space is an important symbolic concept in the ritualistic tradition of India. Space, as a first-created principle, is the basis of all creation. It is essential prerequisite for the manifestation of name and form. Space could be found in almost all the ritual functions – in the construction of fire-altars, the three fires – ahavaniya of square shape, garhapatya of round shape, and dakshinagni of half circle, in the concrete structure of the sala, in the seats/places of sacrificial priests, sacrificer and his wife, in the place of dustbin of sacrificial garbage (utkara), in important pillars like yupa, etc., in the construction of syenaciti and other citis. For the construction of mahavedi and various altars, bricks of different shapes – rectangular (adhyardha), triangular (adhyardhardha) or square (panchami) – are required, in which space measurement is an essential function assuming a symbolic value throughout the sacrifice, both in ground space and in structures requiring elevation.

Edakkad Koshormoola Kannachankandi Mandappan Kavu Temple – Kaliyattam – Theyyam Festival

Edakkad Koshormoola Kannachankandi Mandappan Kavu temple is located at Koshormoola in Kannur, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Kathivanoor Veera (Mandappan). The annual theyyam kaliyattam festival is held for three days in Malayalam Makara Masam – Makaram 5, Makaram 6 and Makaram 7 (January 19 to January 21). The important theyyams that are part of the annual Kaliyattam festival are Gurukkal theyyam, Kathivanoor Veeran theyyam and Thekkan Gulikan theyyam. The temple has a chathura sreekovil which is traditionally and aesthetically decorated. The important days in the temple are Sankranti and Vishu.

Kuchela Dinam at Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple in Kerala – Kuchela Day

Kuchela Dinam, Kuchela day, is observed on the first Wednesday of Dhanu Masam (December – January) as per traditional Hindu calendar followed at Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple in Kerala. Kuchela Dinam 2024 date is December 18. The day commemorates the meeting of Kuchela, a friend and schoolmate, and Sri Krishna. The day is also of great importance at the Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna temple. Kuchela visits Krishna after several years when Sri Krishna is the ruler of Dwarka. Kuchela, also known as Sudama, was poor and he was visiting Krishna to ask some financial help to overcome his poverty. He carried with him handful of aval or poha (beaten rice). This beaten rice was of poor quality and it was filled with mud and stones.  On reaching, the  palace  of  Krishna  at Dwarka, Kuchela was warmly welcomed by Sri Krishna. It is said ‘Athiti Devo Bhava’ (Guest are equal to God) and  Krishna  treated Kuchela like a God. Kuchela was ashamed to give the ‘aval’ to  Krishna as it cont

Margali Masam 2024 – 2025 – Importance of Margazhi Month in Tamil Calendar - What To Do in Margazhi Month?

The Tamil Margali Masam, or Margazhi Month, is the month of Bhakti and Music. In 2024, Margazhi month begins on Monday, December 16, 2024 and ends on Monday, January 13, 2025. The importance of Margali Masam was announced by none other than Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita when says Maasanam Margasheershoham - among the twelve months, I am Markali. Rendering of Thiruppavai and Thiruvempavai, religious discourses and music festivals are the major highlights during the period. The month is kept aside for spiritual activities. Auspicious events and marriages are not performed in the month. The reason for avoiding auspicious activities is that the month is the dawn period for Devas and people do not want to engage in any other auspicious activities other than worship of Gods. Importance of Margazhi Month - Religious Activities in the month Margali Month  is of immense spiritual importance and the greatness of the Margali can be gauged from the fact that Lord Krishna in the

Punit Maharaj – Saint From Gujarat – Short Biography

Punit Maharaj was a popular saint from Gujarat during the 20 th century CE. His pre-monastic name was Balakrishna and was born as the son of Bhaishankara and his wife Lalitadevi in Junagadh, Gujarat. He was born on the second day of the dark half of the lunar month of Vaishakha in Vikram Samvat 1964, - May 19, 1908 CE. The atmosphere of the house of Punit Maharaja was religious. His mother used to sing bhajanas, which created an everlasting impression on the mind of the young child. He lost his father at an early age and his widowed mother had to struggle even for a single meal. She could not perform even the sacred thread ceremony of the boy. But his maternal uncle did it at a later stage in his life. Punit could hardly study up to matriculation. Before he could finish his schooling, he had to go to work. He had various stints as a peon, postman, porter at the Ahmedabad Railway Station, clerk, teacher, an editor of a newspaper, etc. For lack of money, he could not afford medical

Aali Theyyam – Information And Story

Aali Theyyam is a rare theyyam performed in temples, kavu and tharavadu during the annual theyyam season in Kannur and Kasaragod districts of Kerala. Aali Theyyam is also known as Aali Chamundi and Ali Bhootham. As per information, Aali Theyyam is a Muslim or Mappilla theyyam. The story of Aali theyyam is that of Goddess annihilating him. Aali was a powerful sorcerer who troubled the region of Kumbala and a Thiya tharavadu in Areekkadi. The sorcerer tried to forcibly take away a beautiful girl of the house. The head of the family offered prayers to Padarkulangara Bhagavathy. Bhagavathy asked Puthiya Bhagavathy to find a solution to the problem. Puthiya Bhagavathy took the form of a beautiful maiden and attracted the sorcerer. She took him to bathe in a pond and when he was distracted she removed all his talismans. Bhagavathy then took her ferocious form and annihilated him. The ghost of Aali (Ali Bhootham) started troubling people in the region. To find a solution to this problem,

Cherupuzha Prapoyil Vayanattukulavan Temple – Theyyam Kaliyattam Festival

Cherupuzha Prapoyil Vayanattukulavan temple is located at Prapoyil – Cherupuzha in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Vayanattukulavan and numerous other deities that are worshipped in tharavadu and kavu in the region. The annual theyyam – kaliyattam – thira festival is held for two days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – Kumbham 13 and Kumbham 14 (February 25 and February 26). The temple has two main small chathura sreekovil (square sanctum sanctorum). Both the sanctums have two doors each suggesting four deities are worshipped in the sanctum. There are also other small square platforms and sreekovil for worshipping other deities. Various agricultural products are offered to the deities during auspicious occasions. The most important day in a month is the sankranti. Vishu is another important festival here. The important theyyams that are part of the annual kaliyattam festival are Mattumurthy theyyam, Pottan theyyam, Muthappan theyyam, Veeran theyyam, Vayanattu Kulavan t

Dreaming Of Broken Molar Tooth – Meaning

Dreaming of broken molar tooth is a negative sign as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream means you can expect some kind of accidents, health problems or relationship issues in near future. It is also a sign of sudden financial problems. Dreams of broken molar tooth and it is not of yours means trouble to someone else causing hardships to you. It also means food related issues making your plans go haywire. Dream of broken molar tooth with blood is a sign of some kind of illness or bad happenings in the family. It also means embarrassment or public mistaking you had done something terrible. Dreaming of broken molar tooth and you are attempting to remove it is a warning sign about you trying to fix an accident or mistake and it getting even worse. Some people rarely have seen dream of swallowing broken molar tooth this means the person will successfully overcome all the problems. Please note that the dream has to happen naturally. If the dream happens after having some

Dreaming Of Broken Marriage – Meaning

Dreaming of broken marriage is both positive and negative as per dream meaning and interpretation. Dream of broken marriage and you wake up happy or elated means positive changes in relationship. Dream of broken marriage and you are unhappy or sad means you will face relationship issues and you might be helpless. It also means someone very important abandoning you. Dreaming of your own broken marriage is a sign of upcoming unpleasant situations in life. The dream is asking you to be prepared to face some tough situations. Dream of seeing someone else’s broken marriage means you will have to mediate or witness something unpleasant in other people’s life. Dream of broken marriage and you are happy is also sign that you will soon get courage to put an end to a bad relationship. It also means showing courage to do something which society and your family might object to. Dream of broken marriage and you see your spouse or children means you both will regret a hasty decision later. I

Disciplining The Senses - If Food Is Pure Mind Too Becomes Pure

In his illuminating discourse to Arjuna on desires, Sri Krishna prescribes sense control as the first discipline to free oneself from them: ‘Therefore, control your senses at the outset and kill this destroyer of Knowledge and realization.’ Our five sense organs are like windows to the external world and bring us perceptual knowledge and, along with it, the memory and desire from these perceptions. He who does not want to be swayed by desires needs to be careful about the sensory inputs to his mind. Only that can help in purification of the mind and help him gain mastery over it. Says the Chandogya Upanishad, ‘If the food is pure the mind too becomes pure.’ In his commentary, Sri Shankara clarifies that ‘food’ does not mean just physical food, but the input through all the sense organs.’ Senses mean not only the five sense organs, but also the mind. Mind is the inner organ that is looked upon as the king of the senses. Since in any perception the mind connects itself to the concerned

Dreaming Of Broken Mug – Meaning

Dreaming of broken mug is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will witness accidents or fights. It also means life threatening accidents in the kitchen or lab or at workplace. It also means your dream will be shattered. It also means rejection or postponement of something very important to you. Dreams of broken mug and you are not seen in the dream means enemies will be active when you are away. It also means people working against you. Dream of broken mug and you are seen in the dream means you will accidentally dropping something and it might prove to be costly. It also means you witnessing an accident or crime. Dreams of broken mug and you see other people in the dream means merry making or fun or party going out of control. It also means people creating havoc and you witnessing it. Dreaming of broken mug and you see family members or police or authorities means you will be held responsible for an incident. It also means you will have to do

Dreaming Of Broken Lamp – Meaning

Dreaming of broken lamp is a warning sign and bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will feel darkness and fear overpowering your life. It also means you will face failures and rejection. Dreams of broken lamp also is a sign that your mental strength will on the lowest in near future. It also means you will hallucinate and try to live in a fantasy world. Dream of broken lamp and you are seen trying to fix it means you will make attempts to solve a sudden problem but it will not achieve the desired result. It also means you need to let go certain things and replace them. Dreaming of broken lamp and you are not seen in the dream means you will neglect a valuable item. It also means realizing the value something after it is damaged or lost. Dreams of broken lamp and you are seen happy means you will get rid of something that other people liked and you hated.

Dreaming Of Broken Lift – Meaning

Dreaming of broken lift 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 lift are a warning sign and you need to avoid dangerous places and getting into fights or getting angry in near future. Dream of broken lift 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 lift 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 lift and you see other people in it mean a family member might face accident or attack. It will be life threatening. Dreaming of broken lift and you are happy or smiling mea

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

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Wednesday, 21 December 2022 – It is Krishna Paksha Trayodashi tithi or the thirteenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Trayodashi tithi or the thirteenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 7:56 PM on December 21. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 6:12 PM on December 22. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on December 21, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Vishakha or Vishakam nakshatra till 6:09 AM on December 21. Then onward it is Anuradha or Anusham or Anizham nakshatra till 5:18 AM on December 22. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujara