Shakambari Purnima is observed during full moon day, or Pournami, in Paush month (December – January). Shakambari Purnima 2024 date is January 25. The day is of great importance in South India especially in Karnataka, parts of Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It is believed that Goddess Shakambari incarnated on Devi Shakambari Purnima day. The day also marks the end of the nine-day long Shakambari Navratri festival which began on January 8, 2024. Goddess Shakambari is worshipped during the period in Karnataka, Maharashtra , Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Shakambari Mata Jayanti Shakambari Jayanti is dedicated to Goddess Shakambari Mata who is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Durga. Shakambari Jayanti 2024 date is January 25. She is believed to be the Goddess of Vegetables, Fruits and Green leaves. Shakambari Jayanti concludes the nine-day Shakambari Navratri festival observed in many regions in  India . It is believed that she appeared on earth on Paush Purnim

Arudra Darshan or Arudra Darisanam is observed in the Tamil month of Margazhi (December – January). Arudra Darshan 2023 date is Friday, January 6. There is no Arudra Darshanam in 2022. It is essentially a Shaivite festival and celebrates the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva, which is represented by the Nataraja form. Arudhra signifies the golden red flame and Shiva performs the dance in the form of this red-flamed light. It must be noted here that Arudhra, Ardra, Arudhara, Arudra, Arudara are the different spellings used in English language to mention the same festival. Ardra or Arudhara or Thiruvathirai is also the name of a birth star or nakshatra in Hindu astrology. The star is associated with Shiva. Importance of Arudra Darshan Arudra Darshan is one of the most auspicious days associated with Lord Shiva. It is dedicated to the cosmic dance of Shiva. The cosmic dance of Lord Shiva represents five activities – Creation, Protection, Destruction, Embodiment and Release. In esse

Chaalkavil Bhagavathy theyyam is a rare theyyam performed during the annual theyyam – thira – kaliyattam festival in Kannur and Kasaragod region of Kerala. The theyyam is mainly performed in tharavadu and kavu. As per information, the theyyam is associated with Goddess Shakti. As per Chaalkavil Bhagavathy theyyam story, she blesses devotees with peace and prosperity. She is also believed to cure contagious diseases. She appears in a ferocious form. The theyyam is performed at Padannapparathu Kulappurathu Aditiyan Illam Rakteshwari Peedam in Kannur district ( പടന്നപ്പറത്ത് കുളപ്പുറത്ത് ആദിത്യന് ‍ ഇല്ലം രക്തേശ്വരിപീഠം).

Ekadashi Tithi is an auspicious day dedicated to Bhagavan Vishnu on the eleventh day of every lunar fortnight in traditional Hindu calendar. Below you can read Ekadashi 2023 dates based on Hindu Lunar Calendar with the timing of paran or fast ending time. Next Vaikunta Ekadashi is on January 2, 2023. The famous Devshayani - Ashadi Ekadasi is on June 29, 2023. Nirjala Ekadasi is on May 31, 2023. Fasting on Ekadashi is considered highly auspicious and is believed to help in redemption of sins and in attaining Moksha. The Ekadashi tithi dates are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). Paran ritual should be performed before Dwadashi tithi ends. Dwadasi is the day after Ekadasi - the 12th day of a lunar fortnight. Ekadashi 2023 January 2, 2023 -  Vaikunta Ekadasi  (South India) - Swargavathil Ekadasi in Kerala January 2, 2023 - Putrada Ekadashi Vrat January 18, 2023 -  Shattila Ekadashi  Smartha February 1, 2023 -   Bhishma Ekadasi  -  Jaya Ekadasi  - Bhoumi Ekadasi February 1

Akka Chamundi theyyam ( ആക്കച്ചാമുണ്ഡി തെയ്യം) is a rare theyyam that is presented during the annual theyyam thira and kaliyattam festival in Kasaragod region of Kerala. As per information, Akka Chamundi theyyam is associated with Goddess Shakti and other Mother Goddess worship (Bhagavathy) seen in this part of the region. Akka Chamundi story is that of her helping a devotee to overcome obstacles and achieve peace and success. She is worshipped for attaining wealth and to defeat enemies. She is also propitiated to overcome the spread of infectious diseases. Akka Chamundi theyyam is performed at Kasargod Chittarikkal Kamballur Kottayil Tharavadu Devasthanam temple. This is a ferocious theyyam and she arrives holding a traditional sword.

Different communities in Hindu religion have different dates for New Year in a calendar year. Below are the Hindu New Year dates in 2023. When is the Hindu New Year? Or when is the New Year in Hindu Religion? There is no single answer to this question. The numerous cultures that are part of Hinduism follow independent calendars and the New Year Day in these calendars are based on seasons and the agrarian economy of the region. Some calendars are lunar calendars and the New Year dates changes yearly. Majority of the Hindu New Year date falls in the months of March and April. Here is a list of the New Year dates in Hindu religion. New Year  – January 1, 2023 - Majority of Hindus welcome the New Year with prayers to Ganesha for peace and prosperity. Pongal – January 15, 2023 – A decade back DMK Government of Tamil Nadu had made Pongal as the Tamil New Year. (This decision was revoked by the next government.) Some people consider it to be new year. Nyepi  – March 22, 2023 – Ba

Bhavur Karinkali theyyam is a rare theyyam that is presented during the annual theyyam thira and kaliyattam festival in Kannur region of Kerala. As per information, Bhavur Karinkali theyyam is associated with Goddess Shakti and other Mother Goddess worship (Bhagavathy) seen in this part of the region. Bhavur Karinkali story is that of her helping a devotee to overcome obstacles and achieve peace and success. She is worshipped for attaining wealth and to defeat enemies. She is also propitiated to overcome the spread of infectious diseases. Bhavur Karinkali theyyam is performed at Kannur Chalad Kunnathu Bhaavur Karinkali temple.

Bhadrakali Theyyam is widely performed in many temples, kavu and tharavadu (traditional homes) during the annual theyyam – thira – kaliyattam festival mainly in Kannur and Kasaragod districts of Kerala. As per information, this theyyam is associated with Goddess Bhadrakali. The story of Bhadrakali theyyam is that of Her appearing to annihilate demon Darikan. This powerful theyyam is worshipped for peace and prosperity. She is also worshipped for victory over enemies and to overcome powerful diseases. The theyyam is performed at Kannur Keecheri Puthiya Bhagavathy Temple, Kannur Karivellur Koolikkavu Sree Vishnumurthy Temple, Kannur Alavil Puthiyakavu Mariyamman kovil,  Kannur Thana Karuvallikkavu, Kannur Taliparamba Kottila Puthiya Bhagavathi Temple, Aanthoor Sree Puthiya Bhagavathy Temple, Sree Thaalikkavu Bhagavathy Temple, Kannur Aroli Naadacheri Kavu and numerous other temples, kavu and tharavadu homes.

Bhairavan Theyyam is very popular theyyam performed during the annual theyyam – thira – kaliyattam festival in Kasaragod, Kannur and other regions in North Kerala. As per information, this theyyam is associated to Kapaladhari form of Shiva. The Bhairavan theyyam story is that of Shiva nipping the fifth head of Brahma and thereby acquiring Brahmahatya Shapam – cursing of killing a Brahmin or knowledgeable person. ഭൈരവന് ‍ തെയ്യം ഇതിവൃത്തം ബ്രഹ്മഹത്യാശാപം നിമിത്തം മണ്ണില് ‍ കപാലവുമേന്തി ഭിക്ഷാടനം ചെയ്യേണ്ടിവന്ന ശിവരൂപമാണ് ഭൈരവന് ‍ . ദേവാദിദേവാനാം മഹേശ്വരന് ‍ റെ വിരാട് സ്വരൂപം കണ്ടുവെന്ന് ബ്രഹ്മാവ് ‌ ഒരിക്കല് ‍ കള്ളം പറയുകയുണ്ടായി .  എന്നാല് ‍ ഇതുവരെ ആരും ദര് ‍ ശിച്ചിട്ടില്ലാത്ത തന് ‍ റെ വിശ്വരൂപം ബ്രഹ്മാവ് ‌ കണ്ടുവെന്ന് ‍ പറഞ്ഞപ്പോള് ‍ പരമേശ്വരന് സഹിച്ചില്ല .  കുപിതനായ കൈലാസനാഥന് ‍ വിധാതാവിന് ‍ റെ നാല് ശിരസ്സുകളില് ‍ ഒന്ന് അടര് ‍ ത്തിയെടുത്ത് ദൂരെയെറിഞ്ഞു .  എന്നാല് ‍ ഫലമോ ബ്രഹ്മഹത്യാശാപം “ പന്തീരായിരം സംവത്സരം കപാലവുമേന്തി മനുഷ്യലോകത്ത് ഭിക്ഷ യ

Dreaming of pig is both good and bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. You will see good luck and prosperity in near future. It also means you will be forced to visit some unclean places especially due to greed. Dreams of pig mean you will show determination to prove something or get something. It is also associated with birth or pregnancy news. Dream of pig and you are not seen in the dream means you will decide to move forward without thinking too much about consequences. It also means taking risks to prove that you are right. Dreaming of touching pig mean you will show sympathy. It also means helping someone who is sick. Dream of pig and you wake up terrified or angry means you will have to deal with a big mess. It also means someone causing huge problems in your life. Dreams of pig attacking you mean you will face unexpected troubles. It also means problems due to animals. Dream of dead pig is associated with personal loss. It also means death in near future.

Dreaming of photos is both good and bad sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means memories that might be good or bad in near future. It also means you will remember something from the past and will try to search for it in photos. The dream also means you needing old photos to prove something. Dreams of photos and you are angry or irritated means people will rekindle memories that you hate or do not want to remember. Dreaming of photos and you are happy means you will go on vacation or picnic. It also means get together or marriage and lot of photos will be taken. Dream of photos and you are not seen in the dream means you will miss an important function or journey and will regret it when you see photos of the event or travel. Dreams of photos and you are tearing them down or angrily closing them means you will see increase in enemy activity. It also means someone you trusted cheating you.

A brief retreat to a quiet place does refresh our mind and help us meet the challenges of life once again. But it is also true that the duration of this effect depends largely on our mental state. A turbulent or sense-bound mind may derive little benefit from solitude. We are inseparably bound with our mind. It does not let us alone despite a change of place, influencing our behaviour all the time. Our mind and senses are by nature outward-going: the mind is ever eager to be in contact with the sense organs, which in turn are happy to meet their sense objects. We are accustomed to living in company and relish talking to others, sometimes possibly on no subject. The mind loathes retreating into solitude, leaving its accustomed outward mode. Sometimes, thanks to its vagaries, we could strike a discordant note in quiet places, a retreat exclusively meant for studies, prayer and meditation, for example. Again, an attempt at meditation without proper preparation and discipline can unsettl

Dreaming of phone numbers is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will unable to remember important phone numbers when you need them most. It also means you will face emergency situation. Dreams of phone numbers and you are searching desperately means in an emergency situation you will be unable to identify or get the correct phone numbers. Dream of phone numbers falling down or floating in air means you will be confused about something. Dreaming of phone numbers and you are not seen in the dream means you will be given wrong phone numbers and this will result in embarrassment or waste of time. Dreams of phone numbers and you see friends or family members means you will undertake a journey that will last of a couple of years. It also means you staying away from your home. Dream of phone numbers in a strange place means people not helping you when you need them the most.

Dreaming of phone breaking in half is a warning sign as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream means you are allowing yourself to get into troubles with your bad decisions and unwanted desires. It also means you are not ready to let go something you know is lost forever. Dreams of phone breaking in half also means partial recovery of something but it is worthless now. Dream of phone breaking in half and you are seen in the dream means you will cause damage because of carelessness or hastiness. It also means breaking of something dear to you due to sloppy behavior of others. Dreaming of phone breaking in half and you are not in the dream means something that you had valued or loved will be broken. It also means you getting angry other people for not valuing your things. It also means strain in relationships. A dream of phone breaking in half and it is got back in good condition means hope and recovery. It also means help from strangers or a new relationship. It also means

Dreaming of photography is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will see creativity and positivity in your life. You can expect change in your current lifestyle. The dream is also asking you to get a desire related to art or music fulfilled. Dreams of photography and you know the photograph means you will possess something that you always wanted to. Dream of photography and you are seen waking up terrified or sad means you will witness something in near future that might awaken bad memories. It also means seeing someone whom you never wished to see again. Dreaming of photography and it is unknown to you means you will be confused about making a right decision in near future. It also means entering a phase of life in which you will be forced to choose between any two or more. Dreams of photography and you are not seen in the dream means you will make profit by selling something that you had thought was worthless.

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, 7 January 2023 – It is Krishna Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Purnima tithi or the full moon day till 3:12 AM on January 7. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 5:19 AM on January 8. Then onward (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on January 7, 2023 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Punarvasu or Punartham nakshatra on the entire day on January 7 and till 2:01 AM on January 8. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Ardra or Arudhara or Thiruvathira nakshatra till 12:14 AM on January 7. Then