In Tamil Nadu, Anjaneyar Jayanthi is observed on Moolam Nakshatram in the Margazhi month or Margali Masam , which is one of the most auspicious months in Tamil Calendar. In 2024, Hanuman Jayanti in Tamil Month Margazhi is on January 11. Hanuman Jayanthi is observed during various time of year by different Hindu communities. Majority of the people observe it on the Purnima or full moon day in the Chaitra month (March - April). It is widely believed that Lord Hanuman is present where the story of Lord Ram is recited. Therefore people read the Ramayana on the day or recite prayers dedicated to Rama. The Sundara Kandam chapter of Ramayana is read by most people. Special prayers are held on the day in Hanuman Temples and are visited by large number of devotees. At home, idols or pictures of Hanuman are thoroughly cleaned at dawn. Idols and pictures are smeared with Sindoor. Sweets and bananas are offered to Hanuman. Some of the popular Anjaneya Temples in Tamilnadu organ

Aroli Sree Melchira Kottam temple is located at Aroli near Velapuram in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Thekkan Kariyathan. The annual theyyam kaliyattam festival is held in Malayalam Vrischika Masam (November - December). The main theyyam that is performed in the temple is the Thekkan Kariyathan theyyam. The popular belief is that the main members of the Chenicheri tharavadu had gone to participate in the Ambalapuzha battle and here they got help from Thekkan Kariyathan. When they returned back to their tharavadu, they built a shrine for Thekkan Kariyathan.

Thottada Puthukkudi Tharavadu Devasthanam temple is located at Thottada in Kannur, Kerala. The shrine is mainly dedicated Kathivanoor Veeran and other popular deities are worshipped in tharavadu and kavu in Kannur region. The annual theyyam kaliyattam festival in the temple is held for three days in Malayalam Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 21, 22, 23 (January 5, 6, 7). The temple has a beautiful chathura sreekovil with a traditional highly decorated roof. The subsidiary deities are worshipped in chathura sreekovil and small temples. The main theyyam that is performed in the temple is the Kathivanoor Veeran theyyam.

Vadasseri Patinjarekkara Sree Puthiyara Bhagavathi temple is located at Vadasseri in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi and several other deities that are part of tharavadu and kavu in Kannur region. Annual theyyam kaliyattam festival in the temple is held for two days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – Kumbham 17 and Kumbham 18 – March 1 and March 2. Ottakolam in the temple is held for two days in Makara Masam – Makaram 6 and Makaram 7 – January 20 and January 21. This is a traditional temple seen in Kannur region with chatura sreekovil. Subsidiary deities are worshipped in smaller sanctum sanctorum and square platforms. The theyyam that are performed during the annual Kaliyattam festival are Puthiyara Bhagavthy theyyam, Raktha Chamundi theyyam, Gulikan theyyam, Kakkara Bhagavathy theyyam and Vellarkulangara Bhagavathy theyyam.

Purvaranag Vidhi and Yagnyakar literally means what is done prior to the staging of a drama – the prologue. The Sanskrit word for the stage is ranga, and the preliminaries are collectively called purvaranga. The very purpose of the preliminaries is to propitiate deities and ward off evils, lest there should be any impediment to the completion of the play. Natyashastra of Sage Bharata, which is the easiest available treatise on dramaturgy, gives a vivid description of the purvaranga in its fifth chapter. Music, both vocal and instrumental, and recitation are an integral part of the purvaranga. As many as nineteen items are involved in the performance of it. Of these, the first nine are to be done behind the curtain and the rest after the curtain is raised. The pratyahara is the arrangement of the instruments, while the avatarana is the seating of the musicians: The drum-players take the last row on the stage, while the players on the lute and the flute take the left side. The vocal

Kanhangad Athiyal Choyikkunnummal Sree Madiyan Vannan Tharavad temple is located at Kanhangad in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi and several other deities that are part of tharavadu and kavu in Kannur region. Annual theyyam kaliyattam festival in the temple is held for two days in Malayalam Thulam and Vrischika Masam – Thulam 30 and Vrischikam 1 – November 16 and November 17. This is a traditional temple seen in Kannur region with chathura sreekovil. Subsidiary deities are worshipped in smaller sanctum sanctorum and square platforms. The theyyam that are performed during the annual Kaliyattam festival are Vishnumoorthi theyyam, Uchoolikadavath Bhagavathy theyyam, Padinjare Chamundi theyyam, Gulikan theyyam, Dhandayanghanathu Bhagavathy theyyam, Anchanangum Bhootham theyyam, Monthi Kolam theyyam and Mulavannoor Bhagavathy theyyam.

Kanathur Nalvar Daivasthanam (Devasthanam) temple is a unique shrine at Kanathur in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi, along with other 3 gods (Nalvar, which means four). Kanathur Nalvar Daivasthanam is famous as a court in the region which solves disputes between people. The annual kaliyattam – thira – theyyam festival in the temple is held for seven days in Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 12 to Dhanu 18 (December 28 to January 2). Kanathur Nalvar Daivasthanam Temple Court To Solve Disputes Kanathur Nalvar Daivastanam temple is a sort of Court for those who believe in the Daiva or deity in the temple. If there is any type of dispute between any two parties, then the aggrieved party can approach this temple for justice. A person can register complaint in the temple office and wait for turn. Complaint is accepted after reviewing the genuineness of the compliant. The command is that never lie before Daiva and tell only the truth and justice will be served.

Meditation is a very noble principle in value for it helps an afflicted person to get rid of his malady through a confidant. This act is considered to be highly elevation. In Visishtadvaita, this concept is attributed to Goddess Lakshmi. Of the two schools of thought in Visishtadvaita, the Thenkalai sect, which reposes faith in Dravida Prabandham and in the tenets of philosophy propounded therein, speak of Lakshmi as the Supreme jivakoti. The adherents of the sect believe in her being a mere recommending being to Bhagvan Narayana, to convey his blessings to his devotee. She converts the ruler Ishwara into a savior by pleading for His compassion to the errant but repentant sinner. In the moral realm, it is only law that prevails. But in the field of ethical religion it is only love, compassion, and forgiveness that prevail. Goddess Lakshmi being swamini to the self, and being mediator (purushakara), mediates with Narayana on behalf of the penitent sinner, thus forming an irresistibl

Let me tell you the objective of why we come to you early morning, bow at your lotus feet and sing your praise! What we have come for is not to just get your grace and boons today alone. What we seek is this… Forever and forever, in the next seven births that we may take and we should be privileged to have a relationship with You in all Your avatars… O Lord, please ensure that any other desires of ours other than this are removed from our minds. Thiruppavai - 29 Oh Lord (KaNNaa) of rain (mazhai) and oceans (aazhi), please do not discontinue (kai karavEl), any thing (OnRu). Diving (pukku) into (uL) the ocean (aazhi); fetching the water (mugandhu kodu), causing thunder (aarthu); going up to the sky (ERi); darkening (kaRuththu) your body (mey) like (pOl) the form (uruvam) (uruvam) of the prime Lord (mudhalvan) of the universe (oozhi); standing (ninRu) and roaring (adhirndhu) like (pOl) the shining (minni) conch (valamburi) and the chakram (aazhi) of Lord Padhmanab

Chorodu Theyyatham Thengil Sree Bhagavathy temple is located at Avikkal near Chorodu near Vadakara in Kozhikode district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy and other popular deities worshipped in theyyam kavu and tharavadu in the region. The annual theyyam – thira – vellattam festival is observed for three days in Vrischikam 6 to 8 (November 22 to November 24). The temple has a main rectangular sanctum sanctorum with three deities worshipped in the same sanctum. Other deities are worshipped in small chathura sreekovil and square platforms. The theyyams that are performed during the annual Kaliyattam festival are Gulikan theyyam, Kuttichathan theyyam, Khandakarnan theyyam, Vasoorimala theyyam, Bhagavathy theyyam, Kattar Bhagavathy theyyam, Kali Bhagavathy theyyam and Asura Puthran theyyam. Vellattam, Ganpati homam, prasadam ottu, thiruvayana, ilaneer varavu, thandan varavu, thotti varavu, naivedyam varavu, pookkalsham varavu, Kuttichathan vellattam, Gulikan thira

Rosary beads spun from cotton or silk yarn used for chanting is of great importance in Hindu religion. Cotton or silk yarn bead mala is used for achieving spiritual and materialistic success in Hinduism. Here is a look at white pearls rosary benefits. Rosary beads spun from cotton or silk yarn is mainly used for all general purpose chanting. It is believed you can use it to chant any mantra dedicated to any deity at anytime. Cotton or silk yarn bead mala is also used for chanting in hospitals and also while in under pressure and stress. Cotton or silk yarn rosary beads are also used to chant mantras that are associated with desire fulfillment. The number of beads in the cotton or silk yarn bead mala should be 108.

Dreaming of broken nose is very rare and it is a bad and warning sign as per dream interpretation and meaning. You will experience bad luck and relationship issues in near future. The dream also means suddenly learning about an illness. Dreams of broken nose should be seen as a warning sign about accidents or fights in near future. It also means shame or embarrassment. Just broken nose dream means you will lose a good opportunity due to lack of planning and by being unpunctual. It also means a sudden development hampering your progress. Dreaming of broken nose profusely and full of blood means there is chance of accident in near future. You might face some kind of problems from your enemies. It also means carelessness causing damage. Dreaming of broken nose and then stopping it means you will face some short difficulties but you will be able to solve them.  Dreaming of broken nose and the blood in your hands or dress means you will witness something gruesome. It also means help

Dreaming of broken necklace is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream is associated with heartbreak and loss. It is a sign of upcoming tragedy in life. It also means damage to something is valuable or you value most. Dreams of broken necklace also means finding out a secret or getting exposed. Dream of broken necklace and you are crying is a sign of death in family or of relatives. It is also a sign of a strain in a relationship. It also means accidents and health problems. Dream of broken necklace 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 necklace and you are seen holding it is a sign of change of fortune. Dream of broken necklace and you are not seen in the dream is a warning sign about sudden loss of job or damage due to natural calamities. It also means you breaking something valuable accidently. Dream of broken necklace and you are happy or laughing means

 The Hindu Puranas believe there was and there will be an era called Satya Yuga, in which good preponderates over evil. A look into the depths of our own self or at the facts of the world around, shows that the world is neither all good nor all evil but a mixture of both. Dissatisfied with evil, some hope they will go, after death, to some place where there is good for aye and no evil. Such a dream may satisfy children. But is good possible without evil? If unmixed good is never in this life, the theory of unmixed good in an afterlife is absolutely baseless. So is that of eternal good, as nothing is known yet that does not die. ‘What is here, is there, and what is there, is here.’ (Katha Upanishad, 4.10) The same laws must be supposed to hold good throughout the universe until the contrary is proved by well-known facts. A denial of evils by assuming that they are apparently so but really good is a lie to one’s self and cannot be a lasting consolation. Blows, if they are called ‘kis

Dreaming of broken makeup is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means some sort of distress in life especially related to your looks. It also means a beauty regimen going bad. Dreams of broken makeup and if it is not yours means you might be witness to a physical attack or robbery. It also means witnessing an accident. Dreaming of broken makeup also means you getting revealed or your makeup going bad in public. It also means people seeing your real skin color etc without makeup. Dream of broken makeup and you are seen crying or trying to fix it means a family member might get angry at you and break something you value. It also means people standing in your way and stopping you from doing what you like. Dreaming of broken makeup and you are not seen in the dream means you will face scandal. It also means people spreading rumours about you. You might get caught in an awkward situation. Dreams of broken makeup and you wake up happy or elated means you wi

Dreaming of broken mangalsutra is a warning sign and bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will face sudden problems in a relationship. It is a warning sign about problems in marriage. Dreams of broken mangalsutra are also a sign that something you hold very precious or important will be broken. Dream of broken mangalsutra and you see another person in the dream means trouble in marriage due to a third person. It also means an illicit relationship destroying your marriage. Dreaming of broken mangalsutra and you wake up crying or terrified means you will be cheated by someone whom you trusted. You need to be careful about your finance and you should not reveal your secrets to others. Dreams of broken mangalsutra and you are trying to fix it means you will simply worry about something that was not really there. It also means superstition and prejudice causing hardships in near future.

Dreaming of broken motorcycle 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 motorcycle are also a warning sign about accidents or attack on your property. Dream of broken motorcycle usually means you should be careful while using motorcycles. It also means a motorcycle stunt going wrong. Dreaming of broken motorcycle 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 your vehicle breaking down in a deserted place. Dreaming of broken motorcycle 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. Dreams of broken motorcycle and you see other people in the dream means trouble due to your motorcycle in a public place. Dr

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Friday, 23 December 2022 – It is Amavasya tithi or the new moon day in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Amavasya tithi or the new moon day till 4:11 PM on December 23. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Pratipada Tithi or the first day during waxing or light phase of moon till 1:58 PM on December 24. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on December 23, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Jyeshta or Kettai or Triketta nakshatra till 4:05 AM on December 23. Then onward it is Mool or Moolam nakshatra till 2:40 AM on December 24. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Jyeshta or Kettai or Triketta nakshatra till 4:03 AM on December 23. Then onward it is Mool o