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Shani Amavasya 2024 dates – Pujas - Rituals - Importance of No Moon Day on Saturday

Shani Amavasya is the no moon day that falls on a Saturday or Shanivar in traditional Hindu calendar. In 2024, Shani Amavasya date is from 5:20 PM on March 9; from  3:22 PM on August 3; from 9:53 AM on November 30. Amavasya is considered inauspicious by many Hindu communities and the fear of Lord Shani is well known as he is believed to create havoc in the life of people. So Amavasya falling on Saturday is considered highly inauspicious by some people. Shani Amavasya is keenly followed by people who believe in astrology. People suffering from Pitra Dosh and Kaal Sarp Dosh conduct remedial pujas on the day. Various other rituals dedicated to Lord Shani are performed on the day. The day is also considered ideal for performing Shradh and Tarpan for dead ancestors. Famous Lord Shani temples like Shani Shingnapur and Thirunallar Shani Temple attracts a large number of devotees on the day. Various Donation on Shani Amavasya -  Donation on the day earns merits that

Vallabhacharya Jayanti 2025 Date - Birth Anniversary Of Shree Vallabhacharya of Pushtimarg

One of the most popular Vaishnava Saints, Vallabhacharya is the founder of the Pushtimarg or Pushti Sect. In 2025, the date of Vallabhacharya Jayanti is on January 30. The jayanti is observed on Magh Krishna Paksha Pratipada Tithi. Please note that the Jayanti is also observed on Vaishakh Krishna Paksha Ekadashi tithi as per some calendars and this is on May 4, 2024. Vallabhacharya taught monism or the Shuddhadvaita School of philosophy and it stresses that Shri Krishna is responsible for all animate and inanimate and only through His blessings can a human being attain Moksha. Worshipping Lord Krishna in the form of Shrinathji was introduced by Saint Vallabha. Legend has it that Vallabhacharya during one of his journeys to North West of India noticed a strange phenomenon near Mount Govardhan . There he saw a cow daily going to a particular spot in the mountain and shedding milk. Vallabhacharya asked people to dig the place and there they found the idol of Shree Nathji.

Thai Amavasya 2025 Date – Importance of Amavasai or No Moon Day in Tamil Thai Masam in 2025

Thai Amavasya is the no moon day in the Tamil Month of Thai (January – February) and is of great importance in Tamil culture. Thai Amavasai is dedicated to dead ancestors -  siblings, parents and other relatives. Thai Amavasya 2025 date is January 29. Special prayers, rituals and offerings are made on the day for departed souls to rest in peace. In Tamil Nadu, Hindus take a holy bath in one of the sacred water bodies. Shradh and Tarpan are offered. There is a popular belief that on Thai Amavasya day the souls of the dead visit to bless their relations on the earth. The rituals and other pujas are performed on riverbanks or on seashores. Thousands of people take dip at Rameshwaram and visit the Agnitheertham Kadarkarai (sea coast) in the morning to offer pujas to the dead ancestors. Special prayers also offered to the Navagrahas at Devipattinam near Rameshwaram. In Rameshwaram, a special procession carrying the murtis of Shiva, Sri Rama and Sita from the  Sri   Ra

Pongal Quotes – Thoughts and sayings on Pongal

The sun itself stands for all the ideals of the Pongal festival. Its message is that of light, unity, equality and true selflessness. These are the ideals of Karma Yoga. Hence, the sun is the greatest Karma Yogi. When we celebrate Pongal, our sense of value changes. We begin to understand that our real wealth is the goodwill and friendship of your relatives, friends, neighbors and other human beings. Our wealth is the land on which our food grows, the cattle which help us in agriculture, and the cow which gives us milk. We begin to have greater love and respect for them and for all living beings – the crows, the fish and all other creatures. To the agriculturalist, Pongal is a day of triumph. He would have by then brought home the fruits of his patient toil. Symbolically, the first harvest is offered to the Almighty – and that is Pongal. To toil was his task, his duty, but the fruit is now offered to the Lord. This is the spirit of Karma Yoga. Swami Sivananda

Kapilamuni Ashram and Ganga Sagar – Why we Hindus perform rituals at Gangasagar near Bay of Bengal?

Ganga Sagar Mela held annually during Makar Sankranti on Sagar Island , the spot where the holy River Ganga merges into the Bay of Bengal , attracts thousands of Hindus from around the world. There is a reason why we Hindus perform tarpan and other rituals in Ganga here and visit the Kapilamuni Ashram and temple on its banks. The story found in the Puranas associated with Gangasagar Mela is related to the arrival of Ganga from heaven to earth. Legend has it that the ancestors of King Bhagirat had performed intense Tapas to bring Ganga down to earth to wash away the sins of his ancestors and help them attain Moksha. The ancestors of King Bhagirat had to face the anger of sage Kapila for intruding into his area and accusing him of stealing the horse that they were following. An angry Sage Kapila opened his eyes and they were turned into ashes by his curse at the spot where the present Kapilamuni Ashram is located. King Bhagirat performed the austerities for

Sankranti Quotes – Thoughts And Sayings On Makar Sankranti

Salutations and adorations to the Supreme Lord, the primordial power that divided the year into the four seasons. Salutations to Surya, the Sun God, who on this great day of Makar Sankranti embarks on his northward journey (Uttarayana). The sun, symbolizing wisdom, divine knowledge and spiritual light, which receded from you when you reveled in the darkness of ignorance, delusion and sensuality, now joyously turns on its northward course and moves towards you to shed its light and warmth in greater abundance, and to infuse into you more life and energy. The sun signifies knowledge, spiritual light and wisdom. Makar Sankranti signifies that we should turn away from the darkness of delusion in which we live, and begin to joyously let the light within us shine brighter and brighter. We should gradually begin to grow in purity, wisdom, and knowledge, even as the sun does from this day. Swami Sivananda Seekers of Truth, aspirants on the path of Yoga, devotees of God, lo

Dreaming Of Broken Wrist – Meaning

Dreaming of broken wrist is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will face accidents. It also means carelessness and hurry resulting in troubles. Dreams of broken wrist and you are not seen in the dream means you might cause harm to another person due to your negligence or rash behavior. It also means accidents or getting seriously hurt while playing. Dream of broken wrist and you see other people mean trouble to your body during running or chasing. It also means chasing someone in a crowded place. It also means someone causing damage to your body while playing a prank. Dreaming of broken wrist and you see blood or it dangling down means you will witness something untoward. It also means your plans going haywire due to an accident. It also means you needing to do lot of explanation to authorities. It also means being grounded or staying in home for a long period. Dreams of broken wrist and you are struggling and no one around means trouble i

Dreaming Broken Wine Bottles – Meaning

Dreaming of broken wine bottles is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will witness accidents or fights. It also means life threatening accidents after drunk driving. It also means a friendly party or get together ending up in a fight. It also means rejection or postponement of something very important to you. Dreams of broken wine bottles and you are not seen in the dream means enemies will be active when you are away. It also means someone important getting involved in a fight when you are not around. Dream of broken wine bottles and you are seen in the dream means you will accidentally dropping something and it might prove to be costly. It also means you witnessing an accident or crime. Dreams of broken wine bottles and you see other people in the dream means merry making or fun or party going out of control. It also means people creating havoc and you witnessing it. Dreaming of broken wine bottles and you see family members or police or aut

God In All – Story Of Sant Eknath

Sant Eknath once visited Varanasi and the sacred Ganga. It is customary among Hindus to carry some Ganga water from Varanasi to the Rameswaram temple in the South to perform abhisheka (sacred bath) to the Shivalinga there. Eknath decided to follow the custom. But Bhagavan Shiva decided to encounter him on the way. Eknath had crossed the River Godavari. In the scorching midday sun he saw a donkey writhing around with a parched throat. He didn’t hesitate. He poured the Ganga water in the mouth of that suffering animal. Those who accompanied Eknath were scandalized. They said, ‘That’s a transgression. Why did you do that? You shouldn’t have offered the donkey the Ganga water meant for Mahadev Shiva’s worship.’ Without a word, Eknath devotedly gazed at the animal’s belly with folded hands. So did the others. What did they see there? A Shivling inside the animal’s stomach, accepting Eknath’s abhisheka! Eknath chanted hymns when Mahadev Shiva was being given the ceremonial bath. The ot

Dreaming Of Broken Walls – Meaning

Dreaming of broken walls is both good and bad per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means theft or attack especially to your house or property. It also means you will soon find problems in life especially due to your weakness. People will take advantage of your vulnerability. Dream of broken walls and you are happy means you will solve a property dispute and you will solve a relationship problem. Dreams of broken walls also mean fear causing hardships in your life. It also means lack of interest or lack of timely maintenance proving to be costly. Dream of broken walls and you are not seen in the dream means trouble in your house or business place when you are away. It also means you will be clueless about an incident at your house. Dreams of broken walls and you are seen in the dream means you will decide to investigate a present problem by connecting with a past incident. It also means you will realize that you had been tricked by someone but it will be too late. Dream

Dreaming Of Broken Wardrobe – Meaning

Dreaming of broken wardrobe is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means divorce or end of a relationship. It also means anger causing damage to health and property. It is a sign that you will have to face some tense situations in near future. Dreams of a broken wardrobe when you are far away from are a sign of theft at home or loss of wealth. Dream of broken wardrobe and the wardrobe is unknown means you will simply fear about losing something. It also means lack of confidence in people and unwanted suspicion. Dreaming of broken wardrobe and you see blood or no clothes means physical altercation with unknown people. It also means having to deal with scary things. Dream of broken wardrobe and you are seen hunting or searching means reptiles or animals in an important place in your home. It also means lack of cleanliness causing problems.

Dreaming Of Receiving Money Notes – Meaning

Dreaming of receiving money notes can be both good and bad as per dreaming interpretation and meaning. If you are happy then the dream is associated with treasure, unexpected wealth or change of fortune. If you are unhappy or crying then the dream suggests bad luck and loss of wealth – what you get will be lost soon. Dreaming of receiving money notes in a known place or own house is a sign of desire fulfillment. It also means you will get back money or wealth that is lost. It also means decision regarding ancestral wealth. Dream of receiving money notes in an unknown place means you will find wealth not belonging to you. It also means luck in lottery and games. Dreaming of receiving money notes with unknown people witnessing it means you will win huge amount of money in betting or through gambling. It also means you will make enemies. Dream of receiving money notes and you are stressed or scared means theft or you will lose money in a scam.

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

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Sunday, 22 January 2023 – It is Shukla Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Amavasya tithi or the no moon day till 2:49 AM on January 22. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 12:26 AM on January 23. 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 22, 2023 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Uttarashada or Uthradam nakshatra till 7:29 AM on January 22. Then onward it is Shravan or Sravana or Thiruvonam nakshatra till 5:49 AM on January 23. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Uttarashada or Uthradam naksha