The festival of Sri Krishna Janmashtami is noted for the Dahi Handi breaking ceremony in  Maharashtra . Dahi Handi is observed a day after Sri Krishna Jayanti mainly in Maharashtra and Goa. Dahi Handi 2025 date is August 16. On the day young boys and girls form human pyramids to break open the Dahi Handi pots hung high above. The young men and women reenact one of the favorite pastimes of Lord Krishna – his stealing of Dahi from pots in houses in Vrindavan. The Dahi Handi pot which is hung at a considerable height is an open challenge to the young boys and girls in the area. The competition is organized by various organizations and societies. The Dahi Handi pot contains Dahi poha – a mixture of beaten rice (poha), curd, sugar, and pickle. The pot is also decorated with flowers and currency notes. Perfect Amalgamation of Sport and Spirituality Dahi Handi is a perfect amalgamation of sport and spirituality and provides youngsters an opportunity to be adventur...

Valapattanam Muchilottu Kavu temple is located at Valapattanam in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Muchilottu Bhagavathy. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for five days in Makara Masam – Makaram 11 to Makaram 15 (January 25 to January 29). The temple has a traditionally decorated chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. The are other smaller sreekovils for minor deities. Some important deities are worshipped atop square platforms and under trees. Sankranti in every month is of great importance. Vishu is an important festival. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Valapattanam Muchilottu Kavu temple are Kannangat Bhagavathy theyyam, Muchilottu Bhagavathy theyyam, Narambil Bhagavathy theyyam, Puliyoor Kali theyyam, Puliyoor Kannan theyyam and Vishnumoorthi theyyam.

True knowledge is called prama. The means to decide that a piece of knowledge is true is called pramana. Patanjali has recognized three pramanas, namely, sense experience, inference and testimony (1.7) The process of knowledge is often hampered by inadequacy of external conditions of light or by defects of the cognitive senses such as jaundiced eyes, myopia and many others. The faculty which gains knowledge is called intellect. It always works on the basis of previous experience stored in buddhi and it makes use of three pramanas to gain true knowledge. But sometimes, due to various reasons, the intellect fails to yield true knowledge. True knowledge is called tadrupa-pratishta, i.e. in accordance with what is. What it is not so, it is called viparyaya. It is false knowledge which is not based on what is. Viparyaya can be removed and true knowledge gained by the removal of obstacles. However, one obstacle that always remains is the presence of the afflictions in the mind. Prajna is n...

In Hinduism, Yati is an ascetic. The Sanskrit word ‘yati’ has the following meanings according to context – an ascetic who has renounced the world and controlled his passions; a pause in music; a cesura in prosody; a symbol for the number seven; and a widow. In Dharmashastra, this is a technical word indicative of yati-ashrama (unique lifestyle). This is the final stage of social life. The word is found in Vedic lore, indicating high merit achievable by severe penance. It is distinguished from various stages of progress and achievement like those of rishi and muni. In Hindu social context, a yati is highly respected: he is believed to have powers to pronounce curses or boons. Though we have references to women mendicants, this order was not very well appreciated in the medieval and modern traditional circles. In Santana Dharma (Hinduism), only men take to this order of life. Such yatis are also considered torchbearers of unbroken religious, mystic, and tantric paramparas (philoso...

Thimiri Kottumoola Kuttamath Chamundeswari temple is located at Thimiri near Cheruvathur in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Chamundeshwari. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for four days in Malayalam Makara Masam – Makaram 13 to Makaram 16 (January 27 to January 30). The temple has a traditionally decorated chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. The are other smaller sreekovils for minor deities. Some important deities are worshipped atop square platforms and under trees. Sankranti in every month is of great importance. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Thimiri Kottumoola Kuttamathu Chamundeswari temple are Angakkulangara Bhagavathy theyyam, Bali theyyam, Madayil Chamundi theyyam, Pottan theyyam, Raktha Chamundi theyyam and Vishnumoorthi theyyam.

Periya Pulibhootha Devasthanam temple is located at Periya in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Pulidaivangal. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for five days once in two years in Malayalam Dhanu Masam – festival begins from Dhanu 23 (January 7). The temple has a traditionally decorated chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. The are other smaller sreekovils for minor deities. Some important deities are worshipped atop square platforms and under trees. Sankranti in every month is of great importance. Vishu is an important festival. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Periya Pulibhootha Devasthanam temple are Kandapuli theyyam, Karinthiri Nair theyyam, Marapuli theyyam, Puliyoor Kali theyyam, Puliyoor Kannan theyyam, Pullikarinkali theyyam and Vishnumoorthi theyyam. പുലിദൈവങ്ങൾ എല്ലാവരും തുളർവനത്ത് മാടക്കോട്ടിലിലും രാമരത്തും കൊട്ടിയൂർ മഠത്തിലും പീഠം നേടി ഏഴുമലയുടെ തീരത്ത് കൂടി പുടവനാട്ടിൽ എത്തിച്ചേർന്നു . അമ്മ...

Thekkumbhagam Aalinkeezhil Tharavadu temple is located at Thekkumbhagam near Azhikode in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Vayanattu Kulavan and other related deities. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Makara Masam – Makaram 20 and Makaram 21 (February 3 and Feb 4). The temple has a traditionally decorated chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. The are other smaller sreekovils for minor deities. Some important deities are worshipped atop square platforms and under trees. Sankranti in every month is of great importance. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Thekkubhagam Aalinkeezhil Tharavadu temple are Vayanattu Kulavan theyyam, Thekkan Gulikan theyyam, Kandanarkelan theyyam and Kudiveeran theyyam.

Thaliyil Viswakarma Bhagavathy temple is located at Thaliyil near Mangad in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Vishwakarma and Goddess Bhagavathy. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Makara Masam – Makaram 18 and Makaram 19 (February 1 and Feb 2). The temple has a traditionally decorated chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. The are other smaller sreekovils for minor deities. Some important deities are worshipped atop square platforms and under trees. Sankranti in every month is of great importance. Vishu and Vishwakarma Jayanti are important festivals. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Thaliyil Viswakarma Bhagavathy temple Bali theyyam, Dharma Daivam, Dhooliyanga Bhagavathy theyyam, Thai Paradevatha theyyam, Thekkan Gulikan theyyam, Vishnumoorthi theyyam.

Dreaming of getting low marks is a warning sign as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream means you will come under stress and tension soon. It also means regret of not doing things on time. Dreams of getting low marks are also a sign that you will not be ready for an important interview or appointment which will come up suddenly in near future. It also means your mind will be distracted with something else. It also means sudden developments in your family or relationships creating problems to your daily routine. Dream of getting low marks and you are seen walking hastily or crying means failure and you will realize that it was due to your fault. Dreams of getting low marks and you see other people accusing you means friends or family turning against you. It also means you will be exposed. Dreaming of getting low marks and it takes place in an unknown place means things you have prepared will be of no use in a test or interview. Please note that usually dreams associat...

Dreaming of lower back pain is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means lack of stability and there will be some problem to something you thought you had fixed. It is also a sign about accidents due to carelessness and poor maintenance. Dreams of lower back pain and you are seen regretting in the dream is a warning sign and it is asking you not to ignore body pains. Dreams of lower back pain and you are all alone means suffering without telling anyone. It also means sudden health issue when you are away from your family or love ones. Dreaming of lower back pain and you are seen crying or jumping away means accidents while doing some physical work. It also means a hospital visit due to sudden health issue. Dream of lower back pain and you are happy means you will find a way to defeat your enemies. It also means destructive thoughts. Dreams of lower back pain and you are wearing something and hiding it means you will hide something temporarily but event...

The spiritual aspirant is absorbed in his spiritual experiments and experiences, and the journey continues. One already has the experience of the world through his senses, hence he tries, as far as possible, to depend only on himself, he tries to gauge the extent to which he can go with the minimum of help from others and eschews the use of many things in the world. In due course, the aspirant is sure to win peace; nothing is wanting, he has enough and to spare. He is satisfied and his behavior reveals it. He expects nothing from those with whom he deals. Is expecting material returns from others any different from begging? If it is true that he has attained to happiness beyond the reach of ordinary mortals, why should he expect a beggarly share from material gains? If he has in his possession the blissful spring of eternal life, why should he ask a price from his dealings with others? It is impossible that one who has realized his Self should rely on others; on the contrary, he feeds ...

Dreaming of low flying planes and its meaning depends on situation and your reaction. If you are happy in the dream means success and desire fulfillment. It also means travel. Dreams of low flying planes and you are worried or terrified or crying is a sign of unexpected problems in life due to natural calamities or accidents. It also means travel plans gone wrong or war or sudden political upheaval. Dream of low flying planes and you see other people mean honor or acceptance. It is a sign of reward or you becoming popular due to some action of yours. Dreaming of low flying planes is associated with failure and fear. Unwanted thoughts and negativity will soon result in losing something you had in your grasp. Dreams of colorful low flying planes are sign of victory, new place and good opportunity. Dream of several low flying planes together is a sign of competition. It is sign of problems related to crowd or natural calamity. Please note that dreaming of low flying planes after w...

Dreaming of low tide is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will soon face huge problems and they will be beyond your imagination. There will be unusual calm before a barrage of problems. It is a warning sign and asking you to stay away from evil and illegal things. Dreams of low tide and you are happy is a sign of peace. After some rough days, you will get some peaceful time. You should you this opportunity to get out of tricky situation. Dream of low tide and you are going towards it means opportunity to solve a problem. It also means relationship problems. The dream is asking you to keep your calm as there will be opportunity to solve a problem. Dreaming of low tide and you see other people means vacation or holidays and fun time. Dreams of low tide after a struggle means boldly facing problems. You can expect some damage in near future but you will survive it if you keep your calm and composure. Dream of low tide and you wake up terrified...

Overcoming TV addiction can be approached with wisdom from Hindu teachings, which offer spiritual tools, practices, and lifestyle changes for cultivating self-discipline and mindfulness. Hinduism teaches us that addictive behaviors arise when the mind seeks pleasure without restraint, leading to imbalance and distraction from our spiritual goals. Here are some expanded solutions, stories, mantras, and practices to help overcome TV addiction: 1. Understanding the Root Cause Through Hindu Philosophy According to Hinduism, our attachments and desires often lead us away from a balanced life. This is expressed as moha (delusion) in the Bhagavad Gita . TV addiction can be seen as a manifestation of moha , as it keeps us distracted from our duties, growth, and higher goals. Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2, Verse 62-63) explains that attachment leads to desire, which then leads to delusion, loss of memory, and ultimately loss of wisdom. Understanding this chain of reactions help...

Dreaming of lower teeth falling out is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will face problems in life due to past actions of yours. Dreaming of lower teeth falling out should be seen a sign of big problems in life. You will need to remain calm and avoid taking risks after seeing the dream. Dreams of lower teeth means premature aging or health issues that make you look weak and aged. Dream of lower teeth falling out and you see your partner abandoning you means relationship problems in near future. Dreaming of lower teeth falling out and you are arguing with family members means problems in family life and someone might leave you forever. Dreams of lower teeth falling out and there is blood means there will be accidents through fall or through vehicle or by animals. Dream of lower teeth falling out and you wake up terrified or sad means injury to visible body parts causing permanent damage. Dreams of lower teeth falling out and you throwing ...

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Thursday, 7 September 2023 – It is Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 7:52 PM on September 7. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 8:18 PM on September 8. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on September 7, 2023 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Rohini nakshatra till 3:07 PM on September 7. Then onward it is Mrigasira or Makayiram or Mrigasheersham nakshatra till 4:06 PM on September 8. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnatak...

Gopalkala is another name of Dahi Handi festival in Maharashtra . Gopalkala 2025 date is August 16. It is also the name of a popular dish prepared in the many parts of India and offered to Lord Krishna. Gopal Kala is observed during the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha (waxing phase of moon) in Shravan month. The day falls after the Sri Krishna Jayanti day in Maharashtra . The Gopalkala name for Dahi Handi festival comes from a dish prepared on the festival day. The dish is a mixture of yoghurt, pounded rice and jaggery, which is offered to Krishna on the day. The Gopalkala mixture is placed in the Dahi Handi pot and young men and women compete against each other to break open the pot placed high above the ground. In Maharashtra , group of men and women form human pyramids to break the Dahi Handi pot.

Hal Shashti, also known as Hala Sashti Vrat, is dedicated to Hindu God Balarama, the elder brother of Lord Krishna. Hal Shashti 2025 date is August 14. It is observed on the sixth day during the Krishna Paksha or dark phase of moon in Bhadrapad month as per traditional calendar followed in North India . Hala or plough is the weapon of Balaram and the popular belief is that He appeared on this day on earth. How is Hal Shashti Observed? Pujas and prayers are offered to Lord Balaram on the day. A partial fasting is undertaken on the day. Most people, mainly married women, only consume buffalo milk and curd on the day in some regions. Worship is performed for a peaceful life and for the welfare of the children. A designated place is plastered with cow dung and branches of trees like ber, gular, and palash are planted and worshipped on the day. Unmarried women undertake Chandr Shasti Vrat on the day. The day is also observed as Balaram Jayanti in some reg...

Goga Pancham is observed mainly in North India and is associated with Naga worship. Goga Panchami 2025 date is August 14. It is observed on the fifth day or Panchami during the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of moon) of Bhadrapad month as per traditional calendar followed in North India . The most important festival associated with Goga is observed four days later and this is known as Goga Navami . The rituals on the day are dedicated to Guga – a holy person who had the power to heal persons bitten by snakes. There is a popular belief that children will be protected by Guga. So married women pray and perform pujas for the long life and health of their children on the day. Childless married women pray for begetting children.

Chavassery Mannora Mahadalam Muchilottu Kavu temple is located at Mannora near Chavesseri in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Muchilottu Bhagavathy and numerous other deities that are popularly worshiped in kavu and other sacred places in the region. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for four days in Malayalam Makara Masam – Makaram 18 to Makaram 21 (February 1 to Feb 4). The main deity is worshipped in a chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. There are other sreekovils for other deities. Some important deities are worshipped atop square platforms and under trees. Vishu is an important festival here. Sankranti in every Malayalam month is of great importance. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Chavassery Mannora Mahadalam Muchilottu Kavu temple are Kannangattu Bhagavathy theyyam, Muchilottu Bhagavathy theyyam, Narambil Bhagavathy theyyam, Puliyoor Kali theyyam, Puliyoor Kannan theyyam and Vishnumoorthi theyyam.

Yatharthajnana is a term in Hindu logic meaning ‘actual cognition’. It is also known as prama in Hinduism. This compound word yatharthajnana consists of three words – yatha ‘as’; artha ‘meaning’ as object of knowledge; and jnana ‘perception’. Yathartha means artham anatikramya (‘undeviated from the meaning’). The word jnana is formed out of the root jna – ‘to know’. ‘Actual cognition’ only happens when such a perception of an object does not differ from the original. For example, suppose a man sees a silver coin from a distance and cognizes that object as a silver coin, then that cognition is ‘actual cognition’; if another sees an oyster’s shell from quite a distance and cognizes that shell as silver, then that cognition is false and is called a fallacy. The technical derivation for yatharthajnana is tadvati tatprakarakam jnanam (the cognition of something in the right manner). Its opposite is ayatharthajnana or aprama defined as tadabhavavati tatprakarakam jnanam (the cognition of som...

Ananta Dasa, medieval Odia  poet and mystic, was the youngest and least known among the five associates of Jasobanta Dasa. He belonged to the Mehapur Village and his father, Kapila Mohanty, received the designation of Mahapatra and was a Karana by caste. Ananta settled at Valipatana, Perganaha, Kothdesa, in the district of Puri, Odisha. He is generally addressed as Shishu (child). The reason for this appellation is to be found in Ishwara Dasa’s book. One Goddess Lakshmi and Narayana were sitting in Vaikuntha, and Ananta and Jagannatha visited them. Jagannatha assumed the form of a sakhi (female associate) and attracted the attention of the Divine Couple. Not to be outwitted, Ananta assumed the form of Padmana (Pradyumna), infant son of Goddess Lakshmi. For a time the ruse succeeded, and he was caressed by the deities, who thought him to be the child Pradyumna. Later, they gave him the appellation of Shishu. Ananta’s writings have not yet been published. In Rasa he has paid homa...

Kakkara Antholikkavu temple is located at Kakkara - Chundangapoil, Ponniam, in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy and numerous other deities that are popularly worshiped in kavu and tharavadu in the region. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Makara Masam – Makaram 13 to Makaram 14 (January 27 to January 28). The main deity is worshipped in a chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. There are other sreekovils for other deities. Some important deities are worshipped atop square platforms and under trees. Vishu is an important festival here. Sankranti in every Malayalam month is of great importance. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Kakkara Antholikkavu temple are Cheriya Bhagavathy theyyam, Manikutti Sasthappan theyyam and Thekkan Gulikan theyyam.

Edappazhassi Koottakkavu temple is located at Edappazhassi near Sivapuram in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy, Vishnumoorthi and numerous other deities that are popularly worshiped in kavu and tharavadu in the region. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Makara Masam – Makaram 27 to Makaram 29 (February 10 to February 12). The main deity is worshipped in a chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. There are other sreekovils for other deities. Some important deities are worshipped atop square platforms and under trees. Vishu is an important festival here. Sankranti in every Malayalam month is of great importance. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Edappazhassi Koottakkavu temple are Elladath Bhagavathy theyyam, Karanavar theyyam, Khandakarnan theyyam, Sasthappan theyyam, Thekkan Gulikan theyyam, Vasoorimala theyyam and Vishnumoorthi theyyam.

Some devout Hindus tie the Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan day in 2025 after looking Muhurat or auspicious time. But this is not followed by majority of the people. Raksha Bandhan Muhurat or good time according to some Panchangs and Hindu calendar is from sunrise to 1:23 PM. (Indian Standard Time). It is believed by some people that the period is highly auspicious and beneficial. Please note that the concept of auspicious time is not followed by majority of people and they tie the Rakhi in the morning or when brothers and sisters meet. You may also like to read How to arrange Raksha Bandhan Rakhi Plate? The Reason for celebrating Raksha Bandhan

Urothummal Ankakkaran temple is located on Palloor - Moolakkada Road near Kodiyeri. The shrine is dedicated to Angakkaran Daivam. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held in the shrine for three days in Malayalam Makara Masam – Makaram 13 to Makaram 15 (January 27 to January 29). The main deity is worshipped in a chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. There are other sreekovils for other deities. Some important deities are worshipped atop square platforms and under trees. Vishu is an important festival here. Sankranti in every Malayalam month is of great importance. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Urothummal Ankakkaran temple are Angakkaran theyyam, Asuralan Daivam and Thekkan Gulikan theyyam.

Chalathur Puthiya Bhagavathy temple is located at Muthukuda Road, Chalathoor, Pulimparamba, Pattuvam, in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Puthiya Bhagavathy. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for four days in Malayalam Makara Masam – Makaram 16 to Makaram 19 (January 30 to Feb 2). The main deities are worshipped in chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. There are other sreekovils for other deities. Some important deities are worshipped atop square platforms and under trees. Vishu is an important festival here. Sankranti in every Malayalam month is of great importance. The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Chalathur Puthiya Bhagavathy temple are Veeran theyyam, Veera Kali theyyam, Vayanattu Kulavan theyyam, Puthiya Bhagavathy theyyam, Gulikan theyyam and Vishnumoorthi theyyam.

Dreaming of about artists 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 artists and you know the artist means you will meet a personality that you always wanted to meet. Dream of artists 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 artist and the person 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 artist and you are not seen in the dream means you will miss out on an opportunity. It also means other people taking advantage of your contacts or name. Here are ...