In Hindu tradition, one human year is believed to be one day for Gods. For Gods, it is Day during Uttarayana and it is night during Dakshinayana . Uttarayana starts on Makar Sankramana Day usually January 14th or 15th. Uttarayana festival in 2024 begins on January 15.  The day is also marked on December 21, 2023 in some calendars. Please note that there are many scholars in India who believe that the Uttarayana Punyakalam or  winter solstice falls on the 21st of December. But this has been ignored for observing Uttarayan festival.  Please not that sun's northern transit or Uttarayana in North Indian and western India calendars begins on December 21, 2023. But Uttarayan festival is observed on January 15 on Makar Sankranti day. Uttarayana Meaning Uttarayana means the northern movement of the sun. Importance of Uttarayana Punyakalam Uttarayana and Dakshinayana comprises of six months each. The period starting from Capricorn Zodiac (Makara Rashi) up to Gemini

Good Dates in August 2023 for buying Flat – Land – Villa – House is based on Hindu calendars and Panchang followed in India. Majority of Hindus look for auspicious dates for buying or selling flat, villa, house, land and property. These are the good dates for the purpose of selling and buying in August 2023. Good Dates for Buying – Flat – House – Land and Property in August 2023 August 19 August 21 August 23 August 25 August 30 August 31

Surupa Dwadasi, or Suroopa Dwadashi, is observed during the 12 th day of the waning phase of moon (Krishna Paksha) in Paush Month as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India . Suroopa Dwadashi 2024 date is January 8. It is believed that Satyabhama, wife of Sri Krishna, got relieved from the curse that made her look ugly by observing the Surupa Dwadashi. Women of certain Hindu communities observe a fast on the day. Those observing the fast collect fresh cow dung in a pot. In the evening Srihari Vishnu is worshipped along with the pot. 

Pinarayi Kadan Rayaroth Khandakarnan temple is located at Pinarayi in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Khandakarnan 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 Makara Masam – Makaram 7 and Makaram 8 (January 21 and January 22). The temple has a main small chathura sreekovil (square sanctum sanctorum). 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 Karanavar theyyam, Bhairavan theyyam, Thekkan Gulikan theyyam, Khandakarnan theyyam and Vassorimala theyyam.

In Hinduism, Purodasa is a sacrificial oblation of ground rice offered in kapalas or vessels. Purodasa comes from puras, meaning ‘in front of’, ‘in the presence of’. The word ‘dasa’ is not explained, but the dictionary gives it several meanings, a ritual oblation of ground rice offered in kapalas or vessels (potsherds); an oblation in general; an oblation of ghee with cakes of ground meal; a kind of sacrificial ladle; leaving of an oblation (ahuti); soma juice; and prayers recited while offering oblation. The first interpretation is the most popular and acceptable. Sacrifices in Vedic times were of three types – nitya (normal and compulsory), naimittika (occasional), and kamya (desired). The other division is according to the offerings in sacrifices. Thus, in pakayajna, household food is offered. In haviryajnas, special oblations are offered. Then there are somayajnas in which soma juice, pure or mixed with something, is the main offering. In haviryajnas and somayajnas, purodasa is

Kappad Peringalayi Sree Poomala Bhagavathy Kavu temple is located at Kappad near Kannur in Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Poomala Bhagavathy. The temple has a square sanctum sanctorum and other small places for worship of other deities. The annual Kaliyattam and theyyam festival in the temple are held in Malayalam Vrischika Masam – Vrischikam 16 and Vrishchikam 17 (December 2 and December 3). The main theyyam that is performed in the shrine during the annual Kaliyattam festival is the Poomaruthan theyyam. Important pujas in the temple are held on Malayalam Masam 1 and Vishu day.

Karivellur Ayathravayal Kottam temple is located at Karivellur in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to deities that are worshipped in tharavadu and kavu in the region. The annual theyyam – kaliyattam – thira festival is held for two days in Malayalam Vrischika Masam – Vrischikam 18 and Vrischikam 19 (December 4 and December 5). The important theyyams that are part of the annual kaliyattam festival are Vishnumoorthi theyyam, Madayil Chamundi, Vallarkulangara Bhagavathy, and Vettakkorumakan theyyam. The temple has a main small chathura sreekovil (square sanctum sanctorum). 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.

Mattannur Pazhassi Madam Porkali Devi temple is located at Mattannur in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy in Porkkali Devi form 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 Vrischika Masam – Vrischikam 24 and Vrischikam 25 (December 10 and December 11). The temple has a main small chathura sreekovil (square sanctum sanctorum). 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 Vishnumoorthi theyyam, Gulikan theyyam and Sasthappan or Kuttichathan theyyam.

Akkaravadisal is a unique food offering on the 27th day of Margazhi month (December - January) at the Kallazhagar Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The story of this offering is associated with Shri Andal. Akkaravadisal offering at Kallazhagar temple in 2023 is on January 11. In Nachiyar Thirumozhi (9.6), Shri Andal prayed that she would offer 100 pots of butter and 100 pots of akkaravadisal to Bhagavan Azhagar (Sri Mahavishnu) at the Kallazhagar temple, if her desire of marrying Sri Ranganatha Swamy is fulfilled. The wish came to true and she merged with Srirangam Ranganatha Swamy. But she was unable to keep her word as she was no longer in her human form. Years later Sri Ramanujacharya performed the offering on behalf of Shri Andal at the Kallazhagar temple on the 27th day of Margazhi masam. Since then, on the 27th day of Margazhi every year, akkaravadisal is offered at the temple. The 27th day of Margazhi corresponds to the 27th pasuram of Andal’s Thiruppavai. The 27th pasuram

Bamboo plant is a regarded a symbol of large family and progeny in Hindu religion. The green bamboo is held sacred. The dried one does not have any sanctity. As per stories in Hinduism, bamboo is sacred to Shiva, Subrahmanya and avatars of Bhagavan Vishnu especially Krishna. Bhagavan Krishna is Venugopala, the one who holds flute made of bamboo. As per a temple legend in Tamil Nadu (Tiruvetkalam Pasupatheeswarar Temple), the famous bows Pashupata, Sharanga and Gandiva were crafted out of a bamboo plant that appeared here. The bamboo had appeared from a termite mound which covered Sage Kanava who was performing intense meditation. The epic Ramayana (6.12.56; 2.55.8; 2.55.14; 3.1.21; 3.15.21 – 23) mentions about the uses of bamboo in ancient times. It was used to build the raft used by Rama to cross rivers. It was also used in making huts. Mahabharata (1.63) mentions about a festival dedicated to Indra, the king of Devas. A bamboo pole decorated with golden cloth, garlands, ornamen

Chalakkad Madam Sree Chekkippara Bhagavathi temple is located at Muzhakkom in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy and numerous other deities that are worshipped in tharavadu and kavu in the region. The annual theyyam – kaliyattam – thira festival is held for four days, once in three years, in Malayalam Makara Masam – Makaram 7 to Makaram 10 (January 21 to January 24). The temple has three main shrines – chathura sreekovil. The small sanctum sanctorum is noted for its designs and architecture. 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 Chekkippara Bhagavathy theyyam, Puiyoor Kali theyyam, Pullikarinkali theyyam, Raktha Chamundi theyyam and Veerabhadran or Vairajathan theyyam.

Good and auspicious dates for buying car, bike, vehicles, are based on good rashi, nakshatra, tarabalam, karana, tithi, yog and other calculation in Hindu Astrology in September 2023. These are the good dates for paying first amount or advance money. The entire time on the days is good for the purpose until mentioned otherwise. We have prepared these dates after studying various Hindu panchangs and calendars. This is not a computer-generated list. Good Date to Buy Car in September 2023 September 4 September 7 September 11 September 16 September 18 September 20 September 21 September 25 September 27

Pinarayi Kizhakkumbhagam Allulathil Raktha Chamundi Kavu temple is located at Kizhakkumbhagam near Pinarayi in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy in Raktha Chamundi form 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 Makara Masam – Makaram 5 and Makaram 6 (January 19 and January 20). The temple mainly has small square platforms and small 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 Raktha Chamundi theyyam, Thekkan Gulikan theyyam and Sasthappan or Kuttichathan theyyam.

Dream of ox chasing me is considered both good and bad as per dream meaning and interpretation. A person might get lucky in sexual matters after the dream. The dream also suggests that in near future there will be life situations where you will need to be bold and show character. Dreams of ox chasing me is also sign of accidents or threat to life due to animals. Dream of ox chasing me and you outrun it means you will overcome a difficult problem in life. Dreaming of ox chasing me and you falling or you being attacked means you will face difficult situations in life due to negligence or from an enemy of yours. It also means unexpected problems. Dream of ox chasing me and someone you know is present in the dream means in near future you will get help from a friend or relative in completing an important project or fulfilling a desire of yours. Dream of ox chasing me and unknown person in dream means you will have to use force or get into physical confrontation with people you do n

Dreaming of owing someone money is a bad omen as per dream interpretation and meaning. It is a sign of job loss or financial problems in future. The dream is asking you to use your wealth and resources intelligently. Dreams of owing someone money also means avoid taking risk with money. Utilize what you have properly without wasting. Dream of owing someone money and you are sad or crying in the dream means you will soon see unexpected money problems in life. It is also a kind of warning that people will take advantage of you by acting as friends and later harass or blackmail you. Dream of owing someone money and you see family members or relatives means debt or fines or hospital bills in near future. It also means relatives harassing you in money matters. Dream of owing someone money and it is a stranger means you will be robbed or cheated in an unknown place. You should be careful while traveling to unknown places.

Monolithic or Semantic religions always spread ‘My Religion Alone Is True’. But a follower of Hinduism or Sanatana Dharma will never make this statement. A Hindu believes ‘As many faiths, so many paths.’ All religions lead to the same goal. Swami Vivekananda himself said that religion had entered the cooking pot. That is, what remained of religion were only ceremonials and non-essentials. Considering these to be everything, people quarreled, and there was disunity, discord and pogroms. Even today this goes on. The Catholic Church pro claimed: ‘Extra ecclesiam nulla salus – Outside the church, no salvation.’ There are those who believe that they are God’s chosen people. Then there is the militant appeal of religion. All these are aberrations of reality. Vivekananda remarked in his famous lecture titled ‘The Way to the Realization of a Universal Religion’, delivered in 1900: ‘Each religious sect has claimed the exclusive right to live. And thus we find that though there is nothing th

Dreaming of own death in Hinduism is a bad and warning sign. Here is the meaning and interpretation of dreaming of own death. The dream means you will face sudden problems in life including accident or serious health issues. Dreams of own death in Hindu religion means you will face a series of emotional and financial troubles and some might result in a heart attack. Dreaming own death in Hinduism and you are seen lying on floor is a warning sign. It is mostly associated with loneliness and sign of mental illness in future. The dream is a kind of warning to come out of the well of thoughts and to mingle with people and develop positivity. Dreaming of own death in Hinduism in accident means some kind of challenges in life – like change of place or the way you earn a living. It is also suggest death of very important person in your life pretty soon. Dreaming of own death in Hinduism and family members crying means you need to work on your wishes and to get them fulfilled. It is a ki

Dreaming of owning a car is good sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. It means progress, desire fulfillment and pride. The dream also suggests financial progress. Dreams of owning a car and you are not seen in the dream means you will get costly gift. It also means progress of a family member giving you financial boost. Dreaming of owning a car and you see family members is sign of upcoming function in family. It also suggests change of luck and better fortune. It also means you will receive ancestral wealth. Dream of owning a car and you are unhappy means you will miss a good opportunity related to career or money matters. It also means you will be dissatisfied with a small gain. Dreaming of owning a car and you have seen the car before or you have used it means you will get something you always wanted. Dreaming of owning a car and you see your enemies means threat to life or property. It also means you will make people jealous.

Dreaming of overflowing water tank is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will not value something because you have it plenty now. But soon it might turn to be scarce. The dream also means you will face problems in life due to carelessness. Dreams of overflowing water tank and you are not seen in the dream means a wealth or property of yours will be neglected in your absence and this will result in loss and hardships. Dream of overflowing water tank and you are seen in the dream and still not doing anything means you will have destructive thoughts. It also means you will face fines and warnings from authorities. Dreaming of overflowing water tank and you see other people in the dream means you will face problems in your house due to a public problem. Dreams of overflowing water tank and it is at an unknown place means you will face serious emotional issues. It also means crying.

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Thursday, 22 December 2022 – It is Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. 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. Then onward it is Amavasya tithi or the new moon day till 4:11 PM on December 23. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on December 22, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Anuradha or Anusham or Anizham nakshatra till 5:18 AM on December 22. Then onward it is Jyeshta or Kettai or Triketta nakshatra till 4:05 AM on December 23. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Anur