Aduthila Chenichery Cheruvarakkel Tharavadu Devasthanam temple is located at Aduthila in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Bhagavathy or Goddess and other deities commonly worshipped in tharavadu in the reigon. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – Kumbham 26 and Kumbham 27 (March 10 and March 11). This is a small shrine with a Chathura sreekovil and other smaller structures for other deities. Some deities are worshipped under trees. Certain deities are worshipped atop raised small square platforms. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Aduthila Chenicheri Cheruvarakkel Tharavadu temple are Veeran theyyam, Kattuchirakkal Bhagavathy theyyam and Kannikoru Makan theyyam.

Parakkunnathu Sree Vettakkorumakan temple is located at Aroli in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Vettakkorumakan. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – Kumbham 19 and Kumbham 20 (March 3 and March 4). This is a small shrine with a Chathura sreekovil and other smaller structures for other deities. Some deities are worshipped under trees. Certain deities are worshipped atop raised small square platforms. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Parakkunnathu Sree Vettakkorumakan temple are Vettakkorumakan and Oorpzhassi theyyam. അരോളി പരക്കുന്നത്ത് വേട്ടയ് ‌ ക്കൊരുമകന്‍ ക്ഷേത്ര കളിയാട്ടം  March 3- 4 ദിവസങ്ങളില്‍ നടക്കും . March 3 വൈകുന്നേരം ആറുമണിക്ക് തോറ്റങ്ങള്‍ തുടങ്ങും .  March 4 വൈകുന്നേരം ഏഴുമണിമുതല്‍ വെള്ളാട്ടവും രാത്രി 12 മണിക്ക് ഊര്‍പ്പഴശ്ശി വേട്ടയ് ‌ ക്കൊരുമകന്‍ തെയ്യത്തിന്റെ പുറപ്പാടും നടക്കും .

Maruthalam Vayanattu Kulavan Devasthanam temple is located at Maruthalam near Bedakam in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Vayanattukulavan and other warrior deities. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for three days in Malayalam Meena Masam – Meenam 1 to Meenam 3 (March 15 to March 17). This is a small shrine with a chathura sreekovil. Some deities are worshipped on raised square platforms and under trees. Sankranti in a Malayala Masam is of great significance here. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Maruthalam Vayanattu Kulavan Devasthanam temple are Vayanattu Kulavan, Kalichan Daivam , Gulikan, Korachan, Kandanar Kelan and Vishnumoorthi theyyam. The annual festival begins with the Kalavara Nirakkal ghoshayatra.  മരുതളം വയനാട്ടുകുലവന്‍ ദേവസ്ഥാനത്ത് നടത്തുന്ന വയനാട്ടുകുലവന്‍ തെയ്യം കെട്ടിനോടനുബന്ധിച്ച കൂവം അളക്കല്‍. മാര്‍ച്ച് 15, 16, 17 തീയതികളിലാണ് തെയ്യംകെട്ട് മഹോത്സവം . 15- ന് രാവിലെ കലവറനിറയ്ക്കലും കാലിച്ചേക...

The temple dedicated to Goddess Bimala Devi is located in the south-western corner of the inner enclosure of Puri Jagannath Temple complex. Special Navratri Bhog or food offerings are made at the Vimala Devi temple during Sharadiya Navratri (September – October). Goddess Bimala Devi is an Adi Shakti Peetah and the feet of Goddess Sati is believed to have fell at the place. During Navratri special bhog or food offerings are made at the shrine of Vimala Devi. During rest of the days of a year the food that is offered to Bhagavan Jagannath is offered to Bimala Devi. Goddess Bimala Devi takes her ferocious form during Saptami, Ashtami and Navami days of Navratri (seventh, eighth and ninth). She is pacified with meat and fish during these three days. Fish from the sacred Markanda tank is offered to the Goddess as part of tantric rituals. Many of the practices and offerings that take place during Navratri are shrouded in secrecy. It was believed that a male goat was sacrificed during t...

Ratha patha is one of the eight modes of recitation of Veda (called vikrti pathas), intended to preserve the textual purity of the words and accent of the Veda. While samhita patha or karma patha is the recital of the hymns as they are, pada-patha is the recitation of the hymns with each word (pada) recited separately but sequentially. Vedic texts being handed down from teacher to pupil by word of mouth, it was realized that there was always a possibility of a letter being missed or the accent going wrong. Since pristine purity was essential to derive the full benefit of recitation of the hymns during prayers and rituals, eight modes of recitation of the texts were enunciated by the transfer or repetition of the words, which would enable the correlation and identification of the pure text, if ever needed. These modes were Jata, Mala, Sikha, Rekha, Dhvaja, Danda, Ratha and Ghana, all of which were practiced by Vedic scholars all over the land. While ghana-patha is popular in South I...

Poinachi Mudiyakkal Tharavadu Devasthanam temple is located at Poinachi in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Puthiya Bhagavathi and other important deities that are worshipped in kavu, tharavadu and sacred places in the region. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – Kumbham 29 and Kumbham 30 (March 13 and March 14). The main shrine is a small square sanctum sanctorum – chathura sreekovil with a beautiful traditional roof. The walls too are decorated traditionally. There are other similar sreekovils and smaller structures. Some deities are worshipped on square platforms and under trees. Sankranti in each Malayalam month if of great significance. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Poinachi Mudiyakkal Tharavadu Devasthanam temple are Puthiya Bhagavathy theyyam and Vishnumoorthi theyyam. പൊയിനാച്ചി മുദിയക്കാല്‍ തറവാട്ടില്‍   March 13- ന് വൈകുന്നേരം 6.30 ന് പുത്തരിയുത്സവം നടക്കും . ...

Chemmnad Eekkot Melath Tharavadu Devasthanam temple is located at Chemnad in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Chamundi and important deities that are worshipped in kavu, tharavadu and sacred places in the region. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – Kumbham 20 and Kumbham 21 (March 4 and March 5). The main shrine is a small square sanctum sanctorum – chathura sreekovil with a beautiful traditional roof. The walls too are decorated traditionally. There are other similar sreekovils and smaller structures. Some deities are worshipped on square platforms and under trees. Vishu is an important festival here. Sankranti in each Malayalam month if of great significance. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Chemmnad Eekkot Melath Tharavadu Devasthanam temple are Kodoth Chamundi theyyam, Kurathi theyyam, Padinhatta Chamundi theyyam, Gulikan theyyam and Vishnumoorthi theyyam. ചെമ്മനാട് ഈക്കോട്...

Paramban Tharavad Sree Niduvan Kulangara Bhagavathi temple is located on Vadakkumbad Road, Koyonkara in North Thrikkaripur in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi and other popular deities worshipped in kavu, temple, sacred places and tharavadu in the region. The annual kaliyattam thira theyyam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – Kumbham 19 and Kumbham 20 (March 3 and March 4). The main deity is worshiped in a small chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. The roof of the shrine has a traditional look with religious motifs. There are smaller sreekovils for other deities. Some deities are worshipped atop raised square platforms and under trees. The main theyyams that are worshipped at Paramban Tharavad Sree Niduvan Kulangara Bhagavathi temple are Veeranmar, Kannikkorumakan theyyam, Kalichan theyyam, Bhootham, Manjalamma, Angakulangara Bhagavathy, Kanakkara Bhagavathy, Rakta Chamundi, Madayil Chamundi, Padarkulangara Bhag...

Payyannur Kelothu Sree Porkkali Bhagavathy temple is located at Payyannur in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Porkkali Bhagavathy and other important deities that are worshipped in kavu, tharavadu and sacred places in the region. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – Kumbham 21 and Kumbham 22 (March 5 and March 6). The main shrine is a rectangular sanctum sanctorum – deergha chathura sreekovil with a beautiful traditional roof. The walls too are decorated traditionally. There are other similar sreekovils and smaller structures. Some deities are worshipped on square platforms and under trees. Vishu is an important festival here. Sankranti in each Malayalam month if of great significance. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Payyannur Kelothu Sree Porkkali Bhagavathy temple are Porkkali Bhagavathy theyyam, Madayil Chamundi theyyam, Vishnumoorthi theyyam, Bhairavan theyyam, and Kuttichathan the...

Dreaming of red birds is good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means success, travel, happiness due to desire fulfillment. It means you will go to a new place and there will be positive outcome. It also means you will be traveling a lot in near future. Dreams of red birds in danger or in captivity mean accident or trouble during journeys. Dream of red birds and you see yourself in the dream means you will get invitation from a distant place. It also means profit or happiness due to birds. It also means spending quality time in nature. Dreaming of red birds and you see other people in it means you will go on trips with people you like. Dreaming of red birds making sound or mating means new relationship and success in romance matters. Dream of a single red bird means you will achieve mental peace and satisfaction. Dream of red birds flying towards sun or moon means spiritual interest and focus on answering philosophical questions. Here are other possible ...

Dreaming of breaking ribs 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 attacked or serious health issues as a result of fall or after being hit by objects. Dreams of breaking ribs are a warning sign and you need to avoid dangerous places and getting into fights or getting angry in near future. It also means you need to be cautious while participating in contact sports. Dream of breaking ribs and it is projecting out or dangling or moving 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 hard driving and getting angry on roads and be careful in high rise buildings. Dream of breaking ribs and you are walking on it means you will witness murder or accident or attack on another person. Dream of breaking ribs and if animal or another human is licking it means a family member ...

Let us go into the question very slowly, patiently, and find out. To find out is not to come to a conclusion. I don't know if you see the difference. The moment you come to a conclusion as to what intelligence is, you cease to be intelligent. That is what most of the older people have done: they have come to conclusions. Therefore they have ceased to be intelligent. So you have found out one thing right off: that an intelligent mind is one which is constantly learning, never concluding. What is intelligence? Most people are satisfied with a definition of what intelligence is. Either they say, "That is a good explanation", or they prefer their own explanation; and a mind that is satisfied with an explanation is very superficial, therefore it is not intelligent. You have begun to see that an intelligent mind is a mind which is not satisfied with explanations, with conclusions; nor is it a mind that believes, because belief is again another form of conclusion. An intelli...

Dreaming of yellow ribbon is a bad sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream is a sign of tragedy or crisis. It also means mourning or participating in a march to find missing people. The dream is asking you to mentally prepare for a crisis. Dreams of yellow ribbon and there is no one else in the dream means personal tragedy or a family member gone missing. Dream of yellow ribbon and you see other people in the dream means being part of a protest. It also means large number of people perishing in an accident. Dreaming of yellow ribbon and there are so many of them means empathy or sorrow. It is a sign that there will no peace in near future. It is associated with natural calamity or manmade problems. Dreams of running with yellow ribbon means solution to a problem. It also means gifting people something they like. Dream of someone handing you yellow ribbon means people caring for you. Here are other possible interpretations of yellow ribbon dream: 1. Hope and Wait...

Dreaming of black ribbon is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means death or painful moments of grief or some kind of attacks. It is a warning sign and asking you to be careful during all your activities. Dreams of black ribbon is also asking you to be kind and watch your words, actions and responses. It is asking you to be patient, loving and spiritual. Dream of several black ribbons means natural calamity, war or some kind of attack resulting in large scale death and destruction. Dreams of people wearing black ribbons is associated with participating in a funeral or protest. It also means fight against injustice. Dreaming of black ribbon and you are seen happy means secretly enjoying the downfall of someone or a community. It also means prejudice and hatred clouding your intelligence. Dreams of family members wearing black ribbons and you are not seen in the dream means you need to be careful about all your actions. Death or accident to oneself is ...

 To alleviate tension headaches, Hinduism offers a range of spiritual, physical, and mental approaches, combining ancient wisdom with practical day-to-day practices. Tension headaches are often linked to stress, anxiety, and poor posture, and Hindu teachings emphasize the mind-body connection and the role of spirituality in addressing physical and mental discomfort. Here’s an expanded guide on how to leverage Hindu principles and practices, including daily routines, mantras, stories, and divine worship, to manage tension headaches. 1. Understanding Tension in the Mind and Body According to Hindu philosophy, tension and stress arise from disturbances in the mind (manas) and its connection to the body (sharira). Practices that calm the mind, release pent-up energy, and promote peace are essential to overcoming headaches. Hindu scriptures emphasize that true health lies in maintaining a balance between body, mind, and soul. 2. Daily Practices for Reducing Tension and Headaches Pranaya...

Dreaming of eating ribs is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means good times and there will opportunity to make changes to your life. You will meet new people who might give you a different perception about life. Dreams of eating ribs also party or get together. Dreaming of eating ribs usually means something totally opposite of what you were expecting might happen. It also means you will eat food items that are different from your regular choice. Dream of eating ribs and you are unhappy or terrified means bad health or food poisoning. But if you wake up happy or laughing means you will go to someplace or event that you like party or vacation or picnic or any other outdoor event. Dreaming of eating ribs and you see blood or ribs dangling means there might be accidents or sudden change of fortune. It also means there might be trouble from animals like attacks or poisoning. Dreaming of eating ribs and you see only charcoal means frustration. You migh...

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Monday, 7 August 2023 – It is Krishna Paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during waning or dark phase of moon till 10:50 AM on August 7. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during waning or dark phase of moon till 9:21 AM on August 8. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on August 7, 2023 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time after 4:41 PM.  Nakshatra  – Revathi nakshatra till 7:55 AM on August 7. Then onward it is Ashwini or Aswathy nakshatra till 7:10 AM on August 8. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Revathi nakshatra till 1:44 AM on...

Vellur Sree Kozhunthumpadi temple is located at on Annur road at Vellur in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to important deities that are worshipped in kavu, tharavadu and sacred places in the region. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – Kumbham 20 and Kumbham 21 (March 4 and March 5). The main shrine is a small square sanctum sanctorum – chathura sreekovil with a beautiful traditional roof. The walls too are decorated traditionally. There are other similar sreekovils and smaller structures. Some deities are worshipped on square platforms and under trees. Vishu is an important festival here. Sankranti in each Malayalam month if of great significance. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Vellur Sree Kozhunthumpadi temple are Bhairavan theyyam, Gulikan theyyam, Karinkutti theyyam, Oorpazhassi theyyam and Panayakkat Bhagavathy theyyam, V ettakkorumakan theyyam, Madayil Chamundi, Raktha Chamundi, Vareekka...

Mullakkodi Kelothu Puthiyapurayil Sree Vayanattukulavan Devasthanam temple is located at Mullakkodi near Kayaralam in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Vayanattu Kulavan and other warrior deities. The annual kaliyattam thira theyyam festival is held for three days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – Kumbham 21 and Kumbham 22 (March 5 and March 6). The main deity is worshiped in a small chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. The roof of the shrine has a traditional look with religious motifs. There are smaller sreekovils for other deities. Some deities are worshipped atop raised square platforms and under trees. The main theyyams that are worshipped in the temple are Kandanarkelan, Kudiveeran theyyam, Pottan theyyam, Bhagavathy theyyam, Thekkan Gulikan theyyam, Vayanattu Kulavan theyyam and Vishnumoorthi theyyam.

Karuvalli Sree Kurumba Bhagavathi Kavu temple is located at Thana off Edapally - Panvel Highway, Elayavoor in Kannur, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Kurumba Bhagavathi. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for four days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – Kumbham 21 to Kumbham 24 (March 5 to March 8). There are twin shrines in the compound with square sanctum sanctorum – chathura sreekovil. The roof the shrines are decorated with traditional Kerala temple motifs. Some deities are worshipped on raised square platforms which are exposed to sun and rain. Some deities are worshipped under tree. Sankranti in a Malayalam masam is of great importance here. Vishu is another important festival. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Karuvalli Sree Kurumba Bhagavathi Kavu temple are Bhadrakali theyyam, Thamburatti Amma, Gulikan theyyam, Khandakarnan theyyam, Nagakanya theyyam, Thee Chamundi or Ottakolam, Kutti Sasthappan theyyam, Vasoorimala theyyam, Veera Kali The...

Manakkattu Sree Vareekara Bhagavathi temple is located on the Kannankai - Elambachi Road, Poroppad, South Thrikkaripur in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Vareekara Bhagavathi (Bhadrakali who had just annihilated Darikasura). The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for four days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – Kumbham 21 to Kumbham 24 (March 5 to March 8). This is a small temple with a square sanctum sanctorum – chathura sreekovil. The roof of the sreekovil is decorated with traditional Hindu religious motifs. Some deities are worshipped on raised square platforms which are exposed to sun and rain. Some deities are worshipped under tree. Sankranti in a Malayalam masam is of great importance here. Vishu is another important festival. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Manakkattu Sree Vareekara Bhagavathi temple are Ankakkulangara Bhagavathy, Kannikkoru Makan, Madayil Chamundi, Raktha Chamundi, Varekkara Bhagavathi and Vishnumoorthi t...

Arathil Bhagavathi temple is located at Kayalode in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi – Devi. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for three days in Malayalam Meena Masam – Meenam 13 to Meenam 15 (March 27 to March 29). This is a small shrine with a chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. The temple has a well-maintained small pond. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Arathil Bhagavathi temple are Arathil Bhagavathy theyyam, Bhootham theyyam, Gulikan, Kakkara Bhagavathy theyyam, Kelangulangara Bhagavathy theyyam, Vishnumoorthi theyyam, Pazhassi Bhagavathy theyyam and Kuttichathan theyyam.

Dreaming of lion in house is both good and bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will face sudden problems from animals in your residence. It also means running into an unknown animal and getting scared. Dreams of lion in house and you are not seen in the dream means change of luck and trouble at home when you are away. It also means forced to take shelter somewhere else due to natural calamities or manmade problems. Symbolically lion in house means a huge physical problem and you will need help from others in overcoming it. Dream of lion in house and you are seen panting or hurrying in the dream means you will have to lot of running around or jumping. It is a sign of physical activity. Dreaming of lion in house in dark means you will face problems from animals at night. It also means you will witness something but other people will not be convinced when you reveal it to them. It also means something entering your house unnoticed and causing havoc....

Dreaming of lions and tigers is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means rejuvenation and better understating regarding as to whom to trust and not to. It also means travel especially to forest. Dreams and lions and tigers together mean you will worship mother goddess for spiritual and material needs. Dream of lions and tigers and you are present in the dream means misunderstanding. It also means you will enter into another person’s domain without their permission. It also means trying to take or possess something that is not yours. Dream lions and tigers and you are not present in the dream means someone you love will be in trouble in a distant place. But you will be able to warn them about an upcoming difficulty. Dream of lions and tigers and you wake up happy means a period of happiness and stress-free life. It also means you will soon make the correct choices. It also means giving up something that was polluting your life. Dreams of lions and tig...

Whether in this world of politicians, power, position and authority, or in the so-called spiritual world where you aspire to be virtuous, noble, saintly, the moment you want to be somebody you are no longer free. – Jiddu Krishnamurti Don't most of us want to be safe? Don't we want to be told what marvelous people we are, how lovely we look, or what extraordinary intelligence we have? Otherwise we would not put letters of degrees after our names. All that kind of thing gives us self-assurance, a sense of importance. We all want to be famous people - and the moment we want to be something, we are no longer free. Please see this, for it is the real clue to the understanding of the problem of freedom. Whether in this world of politicians, power, position and authority, or in the so-called spiritual world where you aspire to be virtuous, noble, saintly, the moment you want to be somebody you are no longer free. But the man or the woman who sees the absurdity of all these things ...

Dreaming of lion cubs is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means surprise, success and happiness. It also means desire fulfillment and doing something that is not part of your routine. Dreams of lion cubs and you see it with its mother or in its habitat means opportunity to travel and visit forested areas. It also means sudden transfer or getting job in a remote location. Dreams of lion cubs and you are seen tired means getting into some kind of situation you have no knowledge about. It also means taking up a responsibility purely on cuteness without thinking about the consequences. Dreaming of lion cubs and you are seen running around means new person in life. It also means childbirth in the family. Dreaming of lion cubs attacking you is a warning sign that people might try to cheat you by acting innocent. It also means you need to think before you act. Dream of lion cubs and you wake up happy means a period of happiness and stress-free life. It al...

Dreaming of lion chasing you is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream of lion chasing you means you will face sudden and unexpected problems in life due to a superior person or force. It can be related to health, finance or relationship. Dreaming of lion chasing you means accident or problems due to animals in a new place or sudden career problems. It also means you might be robbed. Dreams of lion chasing you and you wake up happy is a sign of success and achievement. It also means doing something courageous that will make you famous. Dream of lion chasing you and then walking away from you means you need to be cautious about your surroundings always. You should avoid lonely place. Avoid journeys at night there is chance of attack or accident. Dream of lion chasing you in forest is a sign of moving to distant place after some problem at the current place of residence. Dreaming of lion chasing you and there are other people means vacation or picnic going wr...