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Shattila Ekadashi February 2024 Importance - Mantra - How to do Puja on Shattila Ekadashi?

Shattila Ekadasi is observed during the waning phase of moon in the month of January/February. The importance of Sat Tila Ekadasi was narrated to Yudhishtira by Lord Krishna and is found in the Bhavishyottara Purana. Shattila Ekadasi 2024 date is February 6.  Ekadashi Fasting is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is observed on the 11th day of waning and waxing phase of moon in traditional Hindu calendar. The name of the Ekadashi is Sat-Tila as it is believed that donating Til (Sesame) seeds on this day will help in redeeming sins. It is also considered highly auspicious to take bath in water mixed with til (sesame seeds) and offer oblations to dead ancestors with water mixed with sesame seeds. It is also believed that Til should be used in six different types of ways on the day. That is why the Ekadasi got the name Shattila - six types of til. It must be noted that Sat-tila Ekadasi takes place in North India during winter season and Sesame seeds is considered to be high

Bhogi Pongal 2025 date in Tamil Nadu – Importance - First Day Of Pongal Festival in Tamil Nadu in 2025

Bhogi Pongal, Bogi festival, is the first day of Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu. Bhogi Pongal 2025 date is January 13. The day is popularly meant for cleaning – all things that are bad and of no use are burned on the day. Earlier only agricultural waste used to burned on the day. In Tamil Nadu, Bhogi festival is observed on the last day of Margazhi Month. The next day is the Pongal festival or the Thai Pongal. Thus Bhogi is also seen as a preparation day for the Thai Pongal festival. Bhogi and Indra Vizha Bhogi is dedicated to Lord Indra, the Vedic God of thunder and rain. Scholars and historians are of the opinion that Bhogi Pongal is the Indra Vizha festival observed during the ancient Chola period. What is done on Bhogi? Bhogi Pongal is a sort of preparation day for Pongal. The next day is the most important Pongal day which is referred as Thai Pongal or Perum Pongal. On the Bhogi Pongal day people, decorate their homes and buy new vessels and other utensi

Makar Sankranti in Maharashtra in 2025 - Bhogichi Bhaji and Til Gul

Makar Sankranti marks the commencement of the Sun's (Surya) journey to the Northern Hemisphere (Makara rasi). In 2025, date of Makar Sankranti in Maharashtra is January 14. It signifies the onset of Uttarayan or Uttarayana Punyakalam and is a major celebration all over India . In Marathi culture, on Makar Sankranti day people exchange grains of multicolored sugar balls and fried til (sesame) mixed with molasses (til gul). Bhogi - the day before Makar Sankranti - famous for B hogichi bhaji The day before Makar Sankranti is known as Bhogi in Maharashtra and is famous for a dish known as Bhogichi bhaji. Bhogi is dedicated Indra, the god of clouds and rain. He is worshipped for a good harvest and prosperity. This dish celebrates the seasonal bounty of winter vegetables along with groundnuts and sesame seeds which provide the much needed warmth and nourishment to the body during winters.   B hogichi bhaji is packed with all essential nutrients and vitamins from seasona

Petta Thullal at Erumely during Sabarimala Pilgrimage Season - Erumeli Petta Thullal 2024

Petta Thullal at Erumeli is on the most important event during the Sabarimala Pilgrimage to the Ayyappa Temple . Erumely Petta Thullal 2024 date is January 12. Ayyappa devotees perform Petta Thullal – the dance of ecstasy – commemorating the victory achieved over Demon Mahishasura by Lord Ayyappa, Vavur Swami, Ambalapuzha Sangam (team) and Alancode Sangam. The entire ceremony is performed in front of the Erumeli Vavar Mosque and Pettah Sri Dharmasastha Temple . The Petta Thullal is performed to the chanting of Swami Ennakathom… Swami Thinthakathom. The Ambalapuzha team starts their journey from the Ambalapuzha temple a couple of days before the Petta Thullal day. They reach Erumeli after performing Aazhi Puja at the Manimala Bhagavati Temple . This puja is performed for the redemption of sins. Ambalapuzha Sangam starts their Petta Thullal after witnessing the Eagle flying round in sky. The popular belief is that Lord Vishnu arrives from Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna temple

Embran Kurikkalum Aipalliyum Theyyam – Story – Information

Embran Kurikkalum Aipalliyum Theyyam is a very rare theyyam performed during the annual theyyam kaliyattam festival in Kannur and Kasaragod region of Kerala. As per information, the theyyam is dedicated to two people who were alive. Embran Kurikkalum Aipalliyum theyyam story is that of Aipalli, a pulayan, was shot and killed by an army commander, Kolamudi Manna, who was on his way to participate in the Mamaya war. He found Aipalli obstructing his way and thought he was a bad omen. On hearing, Aipalli getting killed, Azhikottarachan Kurikkal arrived on the scene and objected to the killing. He was also shot and killed. The two people later were given the form of theyyam for their sacrifice. These two theyyams show the bond and friendship beyond the walls of caste. They theyyams are worshiped for peace and prosperity and to overcome enemies.

Dreaming Of Playing In Water – Meaning

Dreaming of playing in water is an indication of goodness and positivity in future as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream is considered good as there will be financial and property gains in future. There will be decision regarding ancestral wealth and luck in lottery or games. Dreams of playing in water are associated with desire fulfillment. It also means a period of happiness. Dreaming of playing in water and it is a known place is a sign of good days ahead especially in matters of relationship. Dream of playing in water means you will have to give up something you loved. Dreaming of playing in water and it is an unknown place means you will make some bold changes in your life and this will make you more empowered. The dream of playing in water and there is color in water means you might meet someone whom you wished to meet in life. It is also a sign of relationship with opposite sex. Dreaming of playing with water and you are alone with opposite sex means you w

Dreaming Of Planting Plants – Meaning

Dreaming of planting plants is a good omen as per dream meaning and information. The dream means you will make serious changes to your life by including nature in it. You will show interest in creating something from scratch. It also means you will realize the value of things and efforts of people. Dreaming of planting plants and it is an unknown place means you will move away from your current residence. Dreams of planting plants and you are not seen in the dream means you will start something with great enthusiasm and later drop them. It also means renovation taking place in your home when you are away. Dream of planting plants and you are unable to recognize the plants or struggling with plants means you will get into something you have no knowledge about and create a mess. Dreaming of planting plants and you are happy in the dream means you will discover something that gives you joy. It also means you will decide to do something different.

A Particular Religion Is Not A Straitjacket That Must Fit All

Sri Ramakrishna makes a clean breast of the fact that a particular religion is not a straitjacket that must fit all and sundry in the same manner, irrespective of their individualities. The only purpose of religion is realization of God. And there may be innumerable ways to serve this purpose. As one kind of food cannot be suitable for all, so also one single faith cannot be equally useful for all, though the aim of all faiths is to win love of God, which is the ultimate unifying factor among their followers in the one universal perspective of Religion. Any deliberate attempt to bind it in the stringent laws of rituals and practices is a sham. He, therefore, professed varieties of religious experiences by dint of his own spiritual attainment. He said that he would like to taste the love of God in as many ways as possible. His one constant prayer to Bhagavan was that he should not be made a ‘plastic saint’. Sri Ramakrishna would see in every sect the same spirit working the same G

Dreaming Of Sleeping On The Floor – Meaning

Dreaming of sleeping on the floor is a negative sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you might face unexpected problems in life especially emotional, relationship related or financial. It is also a sign of unhappiness and internal conflict. Dreams of sleeping on the floor and it is in an unknown place means you might be kidnapped or there will be physical assault. Dream of sleeping on the floor and you wake up terrified or sad means you will be forced to sleep in an unknown place. It also means friends playing prank on you. It also means shifting to a place with nothing to sleep. It also means temporary problems Dream of sleeping on the floor and you are unable to clearly state what is happening is sign of getting drunk or substance abusing resulting in loss of mental stability. It is a warning sign and you should know what you are doing. Dreaming of sleeping on the floor and there are other people means accident. It also means unwillingness of people to

Dreaming Of Picking Up Coins From The Ground – Meaning

Dreaming of picking up coins from the ground is positive omen as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream means you will realize the value of minute things in life through a bad incident in near future. Dreams of picking up coins from the ground mean change of luck and unexpected wealth in form of ancestral property. You might also retrieve lost coins or treasure. Dreams of picking up coins from the ground also mean you will also get wealth from an unexpected source or you will find a huge amount of wealth not belonging to you. Dreams of picking up coins from the ground and you see yourself in the dream mean you will get costly gifts and there will be lot of activities in financial matters in near future.  Dreaming of picking up coins from the ground and you see other people mean you will be getting a large chunk of currency but will have to share it with others. It is also an indication of new job or decision regarding ancestral wealth.  Dream of picking up coins from the

Dreaming Of Picking Berries – Meaning

Dreaming of picking berries is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means soon you will make positive changes to your lifestyle. It also means getting closer to nature and doing things that is healthy. Dreams of berries and it is in an unknown place means you will stay away from city life in near future. Dream of picking berries and then you are running away means you will do naughty things. It also means fun time with family or friends. Dreaming of picking berries and you see another person in the dream means a financial or relationship related problem will soon be resolved. It also means meeting someone special or a romantic relationship Dreams of picking berries and it is a spiritual or religious place means  you will turn spiritual or try to escape from problems by taking refuge in faraway unknown places. Symbolically the dream means you need to explore news things. Do not be stagnant. The dream is asking you to come out of the prison that you have

15 January 2023 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Sunday, 15 January 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 2:11 PM on January 15. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 1:37 PM on January 16. 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 15, 2023 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Chitra or Chithirai or Chithira nakshatra till 2:26 PM on January 15. Then onward it is Swathi or Chothi nakshatra till 2:28 PM on January 16. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka