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Kannoth Gurikkal Theyyam – Information – Story

Kannoth Gurikkal theyyam is a very rare theyyam performed during the annual theyyam – thira – kaliyattam festival in Kannur region of Kerala. As per information, this is the theyyam of a respectable person who attained divine status. Kannoth Gurukkal theyyam story is that of a pious and learned person attain divine status and helping his family to overcome numerous troubles. The person was given a place in the worship place due to his piety and spiritual knowledge. A theyyam is performed in his honor annually.  The theyyam is worshiped for gaining knowledge and for peace and prosperity. It is believed that this theyyam helps in recovering lost items and also in finding hidden treasure. Kannoth Gurikkal theyyam is performed on March 3 and March 4 at Kanhangad Thoyammal Kannoth Bhagavathy temple in Kasaragod district.

Sri Purandara Dasa Punyadina - Purandara Dasa Aradhane

Sri Purandara Dasa (1480 A.D to 1564 A.D) was one of the most prominent Carnatic musicians and his compositions mostly in Kannada addressed several social issues of his time. Sri Purandara Dasa Punyadina in 2025 is on January 29. Scholars are of the opinion that Purandara Dasa systematized the method of teaching Carnatic music which is followed to the present day. Some people believe that he is an incarnation of Saint Narada. It is observed on Paush Amavasya Tithi. Legend has it that Purandara Dasa started his life as a gold merchant. But when he was 40 years old, ‘Lobha’ gave place to ‘Vairagya’, his ‘love of Gold’ turned as ‘love of God’ and became ‘Haridasa.’ He then came and settled in Vijayanagar Empire and started composition on Devaranama in Kannada. During his period he became very famous and Sri Krishnadevaraya, the King of Vijayanagar, invited him to his palace and built a Japashala for Purandaradasaru, near Chakrathirtha, now popularly called as ‘Purandara Ma

Dhanvantari Mantram In Malayalam – ധന്വന്തരി മന്ത്രം – Lyrics Lines

Dhanvantari Mantram ( ധന്വന്തരി മന്ത്രം ) containing the lines Dhanwantare Amritahastaya lines is a powerful mantra dedicated to Hindu God Dhanwantari, the God of Medicine. Below is the Dhanvantari mantra lines or lyrics in Malayalam text. It is chanted for early cure to health problems and also for curing all kinds of diseases afflicting the family. The main benefits of chanting Dhanvantari gayatri mantra include improving intelligence, self-confidence, fearlessness, brilliance, power of speech (skill in lecturing, talking etc.) and good health. ധന്വന്തരി മന്ത്രം   ഓം നമോ ഭഗവതേ വാസുദേവായ   ധന്വന്തരയേ അമൃതകലശഹസ്തായ   സർവാമയവിനാശായ   ത്രൈലോക്യനാഥായ മഹാവിഷ്ണവേ നമഃ     How To Chant Dhanvantari Mantram? Previous night put few tulsi leaves in a copper glass filled with water. Wake up next day just before sunrise. Take bath and offer prayers to Ganesha. Wear neat dress and sit facing northeast. Drink the water with tulsi leaves. Chant the Dhanvantari Mantram.

Gurunathan Daivam Theyyam – Information Story

Gurunathan theyyam is a very rare theyyam performed during the annual theyyam – thira – kaliyattam festival in Kannur and Kasaragod region of Kerala. As per information, this is the theyyam of a teacher or guru who attained divine status through piety and sharing knowledge of both traditional texts and marital art forms. Gurunathan theyyam story is that of a warrior and learned person attaining divine status and helping people to overcome numerous troubles. The person is given a place in worship places and is given a theyyam status as respect. The theyyam is worshiped for gaining knowledge and for peace and prosperity. It is believed that this theyyam helps in defeating enemies and also in attaining strength and speed. The theyyam is offered prayers by athletes, sportspersons and martial art learners. This theyyam is performed at Kannur Karivellur Koolikkavu Shree Vishnumurthy temple. This is a male theyyam and appears usually in a peaceful form although he holds sword and shield.

Punyahavacana – Hindu Religious Ceremony Involving Priests

Punyahavacana is a Hindu religious ceremony, which involves a priest (pujari or pandit). Punyaha refers to a day when any Vedic religious rite needs to be performed. Taittiriya Brahmana (I.5.2.14) divides the 27 nakshatras (birth stars) into two groups, yama nakshatras (demoniac) and devata nakshatras (divine). The days governed by the demoniac asterisms are papaha days (inauspicious) and those governed by the divine asterisms are punyaha days (auspicious). In actual practice, however, any day that is blessed by Vedic priests is considered as punyaha. Thus, on the day when an auspicious rite like marriage (vivaha) or donning the upanayana (sacred thread) is to be performed, the performer, at the commencement of the ceremony, presents the Vedic priests assembled with gandha paste (sandal), pushpa (flowers) and tambula leaves (betel leaves) and requests them, with folded hands, to declare that day as auspicious, to which the priests assent unanimously. The perform request “May auspic

Ilamkarumakan Theyyam – Story – Information

Ilamkarumakan Theyyam is a warrior theyyam performed during the annual theyyam, kaliyattam, thira festival in Kannur and Kasaragod regions of Kerala. As per information, the theyyam is in memory of a dead person who performed great deeds. Illamkarumakan theyyam story is based on the legend of a courageous man from a lower stratum of the society. He defends the wealth and life of people from enemies and gives his life. The theyyam which attained a cult status is given a place in worship places. It is later honored with a theyyam. Sometimes, the theyyam starts disturbing people and livestock and therefore to please it a theyyam is given. Ilamkarumakan Theyyam is performed at numerous temples include Kayalode Kappummal Kozhur Poothadi temple, Mattannur Kolari Mele Veedu temple, Dharmadam Sree Andalur Kavu, Cherukunnu Chunda Vettakkorumakan Swami temple and Vengad Peringaali Arayadath Tharavadu Kavu temple. The theyyam usually holds a sword and shield and challenges enemies. He takes a

Alpahanta In Hinduism – Trika Doctrine Of Kashmir

In Hinduism, Alpahanta is a philosophical term in the philosophy of knowledge. The term alpahanta, according to the Trika doctrine of Kashmir, is designated as mitrapramata, denoting limitedness of the knowing subject regarding its (limitation of) knowledge. It is true that basically this littleness of knowledge is an assumed one, not real, for this stuntedness will, indeed, disappear. This limitation of knowledge occurs only when the Supreme Divine, who is omniscient only by this free will, assumes the role of limited self (jiva), his intrinsic character of omniscience becoming limited as jiva. The individual self is essentially of the nature of the divine; yet the power of creating all and knowing all no longer remains manifest but the divine gracefully endows the individual with the power of doing a little and knowing a little. The individual in this state is capable of knowing internal and external objects with the help of the sense organs. In this way, the lack occurs in the i

Griha Pravesh Dates 2023 In Goa – Housewarming Muhurat As Per Panchang – Calendar In Goa

Griha Pravesh Muhurat is the auspicious time to move into a new house as per Hindu Astrology – this varies from region to region. Here are the auspicious dates in 2023 for the housewarming ceremony as per Goa Panchang and Calendars followed in Goa. Please note that the Griha Pravesh Muhurat may vary for various Goan communities and these dates are only to give a general idea. Goa Griha Pravesh Dates 2023 January 2023  – January 4, 7, 13, 14, 18, 27, and January 28 February 2023  – February 3, 10, 11, 16 and February 22 March 2023  – March 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 13 and March 18 April 2023  – There is no Griha Pravesh Muhurat in April 2023 May 2023  – May 3, 11, 12, 15, 22, 25 and May 29 June 2023  – June 1, 8, 10, 12 and June 14 July 2023  – There is no Griha Pravesh Muhurat in July 2023 August 2023  – August 12, 26 and August 28 September 2023  – September 2, 6, 7 and September 11. October 2023  – There is no Griha Pravesh Muhurat in October 2023 November 2023  – No

Alokakasha – Empty Space In Jainism

Empty space in Jainism is referred to as Alokasha. Jain religion sets out five non-conscious substances, namely, matter, time, space, motion and rest. Space, termed akasha, is considered as one of the astikaya substances, as it possesses the quality of extension. All substances except time have extension and extension is afforded only by space. Space itself is not extension; it is the locus of extension. Two kinds of space are distinguished. The first is alokakasha, which is empty space, the other is lokakasha. The division into lokakasha and alokakasha is not in akasha itself, which is a single substance. The division arises due to its relation with other substances. Space is self-supported, while other substances, with the exclusion of time, are not so but are accommodated within it. Alokakasha is imperceptible and eternal in nature. It is pure space which extends infinitely beyond the universe. In this space, no substance of the universe exists. Akasha is an all-comprehensive cont

Gulikan Theyyam – Story – Information

Gulikan theyyam is the most popular theyyam and is performed in all most all important kavu, tharavadu and temples in Kannur and Kasaragod region of Kerala during the annual thira theyyam and kaliyattam festival. As per information, Gulikan does the job of Yama, the Hindu god of death. Gulikan Theyyam story is that of Shiva rescuing Young Markandeya Rishi from the clutches of Yama. In the process, Shiva opens his third eye and burns down Yama into ashes. With no death, there was total chaos in the universe. Saints and Devas approached Shiva for a solution, Shiva then produced a divine being by pressing down his left thumb on the ground. This divine being was given the role of Yama and he came to be known as Gulikan. Shiva gave Gulikan a trishul (rident) and kalapasham (rope of death). It is believed that Gulikan is a witness to all the activities of human beings including good and bad. This theyyam is performed by Malayar community as the belief is that only they can invoke the dei

Kannoth Bhagavathy Theyyam – Story – Information

Kannoth Bhagavathy Theyyam is a powerful rare Mother Goddess theyyam performed in Kasaragod region of Kerala. As per information, this theyyam is performed during the annual theyyam kaliyattam thira festival and is a manifestation of Goddess Devi or Durga Bhagavathy. Kannoth Bhagavathy theyyam story is that her appearing before an ardent devotee to protect his wealth and property. The protected family gave the Devi an aaroodam or worship place. It is said that the Goddess then moved to a couple of places in the region to satisfy the wishes of her ardent devotees. The Devi has one of the largest mudi in theyyam festival in Kasaragod region. Kannoth Bhagavathy theyyam is offered prayers for peace, prosperity, good health and for desire fulfillment especially related to job, marriage and travel. This is a ferocious Devi theyyam and she holds a sword and shield. Kannoth Bhagavathy theyyam is performed on March 3 and March 4 at Kanhangad Thoyammal Kannoth Bhagavathy temple in Kasarago

Prasada In Hindu Temple Architecture

Prasada is a Sanskrit term for a palace, an edifice, a temple, a platform, a monastery or a building or a multi storey mansion. The term applies to an entire structure and not to a single storey or terrace thereof. It refers to both religious and residential buildings, magnificent as well as small. A prasada can be both a gorgeous temple and a small pavilion where a deity is installed. Prasada as a sacred building, a temple, the seat and welling place of God, is referred to in ancient texts and in inscriptions. The meaning of prasada can be inferred from the descriptions in medieval text, Ishana Shiva Gurudeva Paddati. This work mentions a temple, prasada, as made up of the presence of Shiva and Shakti. Devalaya (house of God) is the concrete manifestation of Shiva. Vedic references indicate prasada stands for a three-storied building and is compared with Mount Meru and Vindhya mountain, very high and snow-white, also called devagraha devayatana. The three stores of a prasada may d

Kannikoru Makan Theyyam – Story – Information - Kannikkorumakan

Kannikoru Makan is a very popular theyyam performed in many kavu, tharavadu and temples in Kannur and Kasaragod regions of Kerala during the annual theyyam thira and kaliyattam festival. As per information, the theyyam is associated with traditional medicine and cure. Kannikoru Makan theyyam story connects him with Dhanwantari, the god of medicine and Ayurveda. Kannikkorumakan was born to a virgin princess, Vakhathoor Akkam Thammasseri. Once she was kidnapped by bandits. She escaped and took refuge on Kudaku hills. Here she performed intense penance and meditation and pleased Mahadeva Shiva who blessed her with a boy. To avoid yonidosha the child was transformed from the womb to a granite stone. The child was born breaking up the granite stone. On this birth, there was rain, wind and animals howled and cried all around. He was predicted to rule the land. The child was named Vakhathoor Kelu. He became an expert in medicine and use of various weapons. He was an expert physician and cou

Vasant Panchami 2025 – Importance Of Basant Panchami or Spring Festival In Hindu Religion

Vasant Panchami, or Basant Panchami, is a popular festival in North India which heralds the arrival of the spring season. Vasant Panchami 2025 date is February 2. ‘Basant’ or ‘Vasant’ means spring and ‘Panchami’ is the fifth day after Amavasya in Magh month when it is celebrated Saraswathi Pooja is performed in North and Eastern parts of India on the day. Yellow color, which symbolizes prosperity and love, is given importance on the day. Information on Vasant Panchami Vasant Panchami festival is celebrated mainly in North India . In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna says that ‘Vasant’ is one of his forms. Basant Panchami is purely a festival of nature and there is no major scriptural story associated with it as is the case of most Hindu festivals. Basant season is the period between sun’s entry into the Meena Rashi and its entrance into the Vrishabh Rashi Vasant Panchami is essentially a form of nature worship – welcoming the blossoming nature after the harsh winter. Impo

Kaniyal Bhagavathy Theyyam – Story – Information

Kaniyal Bhagavathy Theyyam is a powerful rare Mother Goddess theyyam performed in Kannur region of Kerala. As per information, this theyyam is performed during the annual theyyam kaliyattam thira festival and is a manifestation of Goddess Devi or Durga Bhagavathy. Kaniyal Bhagavathy theyyam story is that her appearing before an ardent devotee to protect his wealth and property. The protected family gave the Devi an aaroodam or worship place. It is said that the Goddess then moved to a couple of places in the region to satisfy the wishes of her ardent devotees. Kaniyal Bhagavathy theyyam is offered prayers for peace, prosperity, good health and for desire fulfillment especially related to job, marriage and travel. This is a ferocious Devi theyyam and she holds a sword and shield. Kaniyal Bhagavathy theyyam is performed from March 5 to March 8 at Kannur Chengal Sree Puthiya Bhagavathy Kavu temple.

Kandanum Puliyum Theyyam – Information – Story

Kandanum Puliyum theyyam is a rare twin theyyam seen during the annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival in Kannur region of Kerala. As per information, this theyyam is in remembrance of a person who sacrificed his life while saving cows and other livestock from the attack of a tiger or leopard. The story of Kandanum Puliyum theyyam is that of a person killing a tiger which was attacking and killing farm animals in a region. The person sacrifices his life in trying to protect livestock. The person was made a daiva karu and was given a theyyam. This theyyam is associated with agriculture and farming. The theyyam is offered prayers for protection of wealth and property. Farmers offer prayers for good harvest, for good health of livestock and for an incident free rainy season. Kandanum Puliyum Theyyam is performed annually from April 4 to April 5 at Kadirur Pullyode Valiyapurayil Sree Bhagavathi temple in Kannur.

Kandanar Kelan Theyyam – Story – Information – Theyyam Jumping Out Of Fire

Kandanar Kelan Theyyam is a powerful theyyam often depicted as jumping out of fire during the annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival in Kannur and Kasaragod region of Kerala. As per information, Kelan was an energetic and hardworking young man. As per Kandanar Kelan theyyam story, his mother, Meladathu Chakki, got him from her forest property in Poompunam in Wayanad. The hardworking young man transformed the barren property of his mother at Kunnuru near Ramanthali Payyanur into a fully flourishing agriculture field. His mother then asked him transform her property in Wayanad too into a highly productive farmland. To fulfill his mother’s wish Kelan reached Poompunam in Wayanad and found the property to be filled with shrubs and trees. He cut all the shrubs and trees except for a gooseberry tree, in which two snakes had taken refuge. He then set fire to the shrubs. But unfortunately the fire spread out of control and Kelan had to take refuge in the gooseberry tree. The fire soon engulf

Dreaming Of Buying Cigarettes – Meaning

Dreaming of buying cigarettes is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will soon face failures or disappointments and you will attempt to cover it up by intoxication. It also means you will be mentally and physically weak in near future. Dreams of buying cigarettes and it is at an unknown place means you misusing your freedom and this resulting in some kind of trouble. Dreaming of buying cigarettes and you are scared in the dream or hiding it means you will do something illegal. It also means you attempting to do something your family or society has prohibited. Dream of buying cigarettes from a known place means you will show boldness to do something that you usually hesitate to do. It also means accepting challenges of friends without thinking about its consequences. Dreams of buying cigarettes and you are happy in the dream means party or get together. It also means you will decide to have fun after hard work. Dreaming of buying cigarette

Dreaming Of Buying Clothes In The Market – Meaning

Dreaming of buying clothes in the market is a positive sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream is associated with new friends and better future. The dream is asking you to mingle with people and develop new connections and positivity. Dreams of buying new clothes in the market also mean upcoming functions or marriage. Dream of buying clothes also suggests happy occasions in life, new relationship, functions, travel and meeting of someone special. It is also a sign of success. Dreaming of buying clothes in the market and you see huge bag etc is associated with some kind of journey and positive challenges in life. It means change of place or the way you make money. Dream of buying clothes in the market and you are walking alone is a reminder to you to get your wishes fulfilled and it is the right time. Dreaming of buying clothes in the market and walking in new clothes in a shop or some other place is a sign that you need to get your act quickly and work on your d

Teachings On Grace Of God In Hinduism - Madhva Bhashya

The miseries of this samsara can be dispensed with only by the grace of Narayana – states Narayana Stuti. Bhagavan Srihari Vishnu is totally responsible for creation, sustenance, destruction, control, wisdom, ignorance, bondage and salvation. Bhagavan Janardana alone is capable of granting knowledge to the ignorant, moksha to the one with knowledge (aparoksha jnani) and bliss to the muktas (Vishnutattvavinirnaya). One can realize one’s real chit (self) only by God’s grace. This holds true from the lowest jivatman up to the four-headed Brahma. God is none other than Bhagavan Vishnu. He is the indweller of all jivatmans. He is well known in the Shrutis as mahayogi, having an infinite number of auspicious attributes, supreme and perfect in all respects. He is to be known that way. (Taittiriya Madhva Bhashya) It is due to the pure grace of Bhagavan Vishnu that a man can totally get rid of his mortal body, go beyond the cyclic life and reach Bhagavan Keshava. (Chandogya Madhva Bhashya

Dreaming Of Buying Charcoal – Meaning

Dreaming of buying charcoal is both good and bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will be going on picnic or cooking something exotic at home. It also means having a period of leisure and fun. Dreams of buying charcoal and you are seen tensed or suspicious means you will do something illegal or will be forced to cover up an act of yours. Dream of buying charcoal and it is falling down means getting caught while doing something illegal. It also means a corrupt activity getting noticed. Dreaming of buying charcoal and you are not seen in the dream means someone will do something illegal in your name. Dreams of buying charcoal and it is in large quantities means you will experiment with farming. It also means developing a new hobby. Dream of buying charcoal and you see people crying mean death. You will have to cremate someone. Dreaming of buying charcoal and it is in an unknown or strange place means you will be forced to stay away from home. It

Dreaming Of Buying Cabbage – Meaning

Dreaming of buying cabbage is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will change your food habits and include fresh produce. It also means getting diagnosed with a serious ailment and you will be forced to change your food habits. Dreams of buying lots of cabbage means you will experiment with food. It also means attempting to make pickles or trying to store vegetables in brine for some reason. Dream of buying cabbage and they are colorful means change of luck. It also means party or cooking something exotic to make someone happy. Dreams of buying cabbage and it is all rotten or dirty means sudden financial crisis. It also means tragedy and lack of help. It is also a sign that you will be mentally weak. Dreaming of buying cabbage and it is a strange place means you will have to stay away from home. It also means not knowing what to eat in a new place. Dream of buying cabbage and you see family members means peace at home. It also means you will

Dreaming Of Buying Chips – Meaning

Dreaming of buying chips is both good and bad sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. Dreams of buying chips and you are happy means you will have a period of happiness and there will get together, party or picnic. It also means surprising someone on birthday or anniversary or success. Dream of buying chips and you are tired or shabbily dressed means tension or unexpected problem and lack of sleep in near future. It also means forced to conduct a sudden party or program. Dreams of buying chips and it is in a strange place means sudden relocation and some minor problems. It also means forced to stay away from home and you have to eat packaged foods. Dream of buying chips and you are not seen in the dream means your family will take advantage of your absence and do things that you have put restriction on. It also means others misusing your absence in workplace or factory. Dreaming of buying chips and you are not getting them means sudden reversal of fortune. It also means peo

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

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Tuesday, 24 January 2023 – It is Shukla Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 7:56 PM on January 24. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi tithi or the fourth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 5:58 PM on January 25. 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 24, 2023 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Dhanishta or Sravishta or Avittam nakshatra till 4:13 AM on January 24. Then onward it is Satabhisha or Sadayam or Chathayam nakshatra till 2:46 AM on January 25. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north