Thaipoosam is an important festival dedicated to Lord Muruga or Kartikeya. It is observed in the Tamil month of Tai or Thai (January – February). Thaipusam 2023 date is February 5, Sunday. It is celebrated mainly by the Hindu Tamil speaking community in India (especially in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh), Malaysia , Singapore , South Africa , Sri Lanka and in many other parts of the world. Lord Subramanya represents virtue, youth and power, and is the destroyer of evil. He is the wish fulfilling deity. Highlights Of Thaipusam Festival Large, colourful processions. Carrying Kavadi Carrying milk pots Piercing body with small lances and hooks Devotees seek blessings, fulfilling vows and offering thanks to Muruga Legend has it that Lord Muruga, son of Lord Shiva, killed Tharakasuran and other demons who were creating mayhem on earth on Pusam star in the month of Thai. Thaipusam Story Thaipusam is celebrated to commemorate this victory of good ov

Hand gestures in classical carnatic Indian music is an important part and it is performed both by the singers and listeners. Here are few rules about hand gestures. Kriyas of a tala are the expression of time durations on the hand and determine angas (those which take up the time measures). Marga kriyas are of two kinds, namely, sasabda and nishabda. Nishabda kriyas are silent expressions of the time duration by different movements of the hand. Of these, avapa is counting the time duration by folding the fingers of the hand turned upwards. Anudruta is a beat of the hand raised up to the distance of one-and-a-half fingers. Druta is represented by a beat and wave. The number of the finger counts varies according to the aksharakala in jatis (species) of the laghu. One of the popular talas is Aditala. Kriyas (actions) of the Aditala of the Carnatic system consist of a beat followed by the counting of three fingers from the little up to the middle finger (laghu) and a beat and a wave of

Ganesha Gayatri Mantra ( ഗണേശ ഗായത്രി മന്ത്രം ) is a famous prayer dedicated to Ganapathi in Malayalam. It is an ideal mantra for those wanting to start a spiritual life. The prayer is chanted for peace, prosperity, to overcome fear, to defeat enemies and to protect money, property and wealth. Below is the Ganesha Gayatri Mantram prayer lyrics in Malayalam. The prayer is chanted in the evening on auspicious days dedicated to Ganapati. ഗണേശ ഗായത്രി മന്ത്രം ഏകാദന്തായ വിദ് ‌ മഹേ വക്രതുണ്ഡായ ധീമഹി ,  തന്നോ ദന്തി പ്രാചോദയാത് Main Benefits Of Chanting Ganesha Gayatri 108 Times Sin Redemption Moksha Single-minded focus Success Wish fulfillment

The yogic power to travel through air or power to fly in Hinduism is known as akasha gamana. It is the power which a yogi acquires after practicing yogic concentration. According to some stories in ancient literature, yakshas, kinnaras, gandharvas and renowned sages are endowed with the power to travel through air at will. Patanjali mentions this power among the vibhutis (distinguished markers) and siddhis (realized attainments) of yoga, which are achieved through concentration. Samyama is attained through continuous deliberation of chitta (receptive self) on an object which may be gross or subtle, manifest or unmanifest, material or spiritual. It could also be purely conceptual. The process of samyama proceeds through three stages, dharana (holding an object in mind), dhyana (reflection) and samadhi (deep meditation) with respect to a particular object or idea. When it is perfected by practice, one can command complete knowledge of an idea or a desired power. Akasha Gamana is a

Karthigai, or Krithigai Nakshatra, in the month Tamil month Thai is considered highly auspicious by Lord Muruga or Skanda devotees. Thai Karthigai 2024 date is January 20. The Nakshatra or birth star, Kirthigai, is associated with Lord Muruga or Subrahmanya and the Karthigai Nakshatram day is considered auspicious. Special pujas and fasting is observed on Thai Karthigai day by Skanda devotees. On the day, many devotees observe a complete or partial fast and walk to Lord Muruga Temple with Kavadi on shoulders and Pal Kuddam (milk pots) on their heads. Muruga temples are special decorated and traditional musical instruments and songs are played continuously. Special abhishekam on Lord Muruga with milk, curd, panchamirtham, tender coconut water, sandalwood paste, honey, rose water and other auspicious items are performed on the day. There will be also procession of Lord Muruga through the temple streets in some areas. The most famous and important festival obse

Ganesha Dwadasa Mantra ( ഗണേശ ദ്വാദശ മന്ത്രം ) is a famous prayer dedicated to Ganapathi in Malayalam. The prayer is chanted for peace, prosperity, to overcome fear, to defeat enemies and to protect money, property and wealth. Below is the Ganesha Dwadasha Mantram prayer lyrics in Malayalam. The prayer is chanted in the evening on auspicious days dedicated to Ganapati. ഓം വക്രതുണ്ഡായ നമ : ഓം ഏകദന്തായ നമ : ഓം കൃഷ്ണപിംഗാക്ഷായ നമ : ഓം ഗജവക്ത്രായ നമ : ഓം ലംബോധരായ നമ : ഓം വികടായ നമ : ഓം വിഘ്നരാജായ നമ : ഓം ധ്രൂമ്രവര് ‍ ണ്ണായ നമ : ഓം ഫാലചന്ദ്രായ നമ : ഓം വിനായകായ നമ : ഓം ഗണപതയേ നമ : ഓം ഗജാനനായ നമ :

Ganesha Pancharatnam Stotram ( ഗണേശ പഞ്ചരത്നസ്തോത്രം ) is a famous prayer dedicated to Ganapathi in Malayalam. The prayer is chanted for peace, prosperity, to overcome fear, to defeat enemies and to protect money, property and wealth. Below is the Ganesha Pancharatnam Stotram prayer lyrics in Malayalam. The prayer is chanted in the evening on auspicious days dedicated to Ganapati. ഗണേശ പഞ്ചരത്നസ്തോത്രം : ജയഗണേശ ജയഗണേശ ജയഗണേശ പാഹിമാം ജയഗണേശ ജയഗണേശ ജയഗണേശ രക്ഷമാം മുദാകരാത്തമോദകം സദാവിമുക്തിസാധകം കലാധരാവതംസകം വിലാസിലോകരക്ഷകം അനായകൈക നായകം വിനാശിതേഭദൈത്യകം നതാശുഭാശുനാശകം നമാമി തം വിനായകം നതേതരാതി ഭീകരം നവോദിതാർക ഭാസ്വരം നമത്സുരാനി നിർജരം നതാധികാപദുദ്ധരം സുരേശ്വരം നിധീശ്വരം ഗജേശ്വരം ഗണേശ്വരം മഹേശ്വരം സമാശ്രയെ പരാത്പരം നിരന്തരം സമസ്തലോക ശങ്കരം നിരസ്ത ദൈത്യ കുഞ്ജരം ദരേദരോദരംവരംവരേഭവക്ത്രമക്ഷരം കൃപാകരം ക്ഷമാകരം മുദാകരം യശസ്കരം മനസ്കരം നമസ്കൃതാം നമസ്കരോമി ഭാസ്വരം അകിംചനാർതിമാർജനം ചിരന്തനോക്തിഭാജനം പുരാരിപൂർവനന്ദനം സുരാരിഗർവചർവണം പ്രപഞ്ചനാശഭീഷണം ധനന്ജ

Advaita Vedanta describes the formation of the panchamahabhutas or the five basic elements of nature in an organic way by means of pachikarana (method of quintuplication). Sri Suresvara, the noted interpreter of implicitly suggested points of philosophical texts, detailed Samkara’s principle of panchikarana. According to Suresvara, each of the five great elements, from akasha down to earth, should be divided into two equal parts. One of the halves should further be fragmented into four parts equally substantially, and one quarter of each of the rest must go into it in order to form a radical. Thus akasha, for example, consists of half of itself in its pure form added to other half along with the four collectively contributed parts of the other elements. This process is likewise applicable to other elements also. Thus each of the five elements will have one-eighth of the qualities of the other elements. From the inception itself, it is clear that each mahabhuta, though apparently ap

Madhuravani is a court poetess of King Raghunatha of Thanjavur during the 17th century CE. She wrote the Ramayanasara, dealing with the primary tale of the Ramayana. She was an author in Telugu and Sanskrit and was capable of completing samasyas. Besides the Ramayanasara, she is known to have written Naisadhakavya, Kumarasambhava and several campu works. The name ‘Madhura Vani’ appears to be more a title. The real name of the poetess is not known, but she calls herself throughout the work as Madhura Vani, which was only a title of distinction conferred on her by the royal patron Raghunatha Bhupala, in consideration of her charmingly melodious voice, as the poetess herself records in her work. Madhuravani records in the preliminary portion of her work, Ramayanasara, that king Raghunatha asked her compose his work, the translation of the Telugu original written by the king, since he saw Bhagavan Sri Rama in his dream and advised him so. The poetess is lavish in her description of t

The prayer starting with Ekadantham Mahakayam ( ഏകദന്തം മഹാകായം ) is a famous prayer dedicated to Ganapathi in Malayalam. The prayer is chanted for peace, prosperity, to overcome fear, to defeat enemies and to protect money, property and wealth. Below is the ഏകദന്തം മഹാകായം prayer lyrics in Malayalam. The prayer is chanted in the evening on auspicious days dedicated to Ganapati. ഏകദന്തം മഹാകായം തപ്തകാഞ്ചന സന്നിഭം   ലംബോദരം വിശാലാക്ഷം വന്ദേഹം ഗണനായകം   Benefits of chanting Ekadantam Mahakayam include – Early solution to all kinds of troubles in life Removal of obstacles in life Help In Finding Job Early Marriage Desire Fulfillment

Bhadrakali Pathu ( ഭദ്രകാളിപ്പത്ത് ) is a famous prayer dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali in Malayalam. The prayer is chanted for peace, prosperity, to overcome fear, to defeat enemies and to protect money, property and wealth. Below is the Bhadrakali Pathu prayer lyrics in Malayalam. ഭദ്രകാളിപ്പത്ത്   കണ്ഠേകാളി ! മഹാകാളി !  കാളനീരദവര് ‍ ണ്ണിനി !  കാളകണ്ഠാത്മജാതേ ! ശ്രീ   ഭദ്രകാളി നമോസ്തുതേ !    1  ദാരുകാദി മഹാദുഷ്ട —  ദാനവൗഘനിഷൂദനേ   ദീനരക്ഷണദക്ഷേ ! ശ്രീ   ഭദ്രകാളി നമോസ്തുതേ      2  ചരാചരജഗന്നാഥേ !  ചന്ദ്ര , സൂര്യാഗ്നിലോചനേ !  ചാമുണ്ഡേ ! ചണ്ഡമുണ്ഡേ ! ശ്രീ   ഭദ്രകാളി നമോസ്തുതേ !    3  മഹൈശ്വര്യപ്രദേ ! ദേവി !  മഹാത്രിപുരസുന്ദരി !  മഹാവീര്യേ ! മഹേശീ ! ശ്രീ   ഭദ്രകാളി ! നമോസ്തുതേ !   4  സര് ‍ വ്വവ്യാധിപ്രശമനി !  സര് ‍ വ്വമൃത്യുനിവാരിണി !  സര് ‍ വ്വമന്ത്രസ്വരൂപേ ! ശ്രീ   ഭദ്രകാളി നമോസ്തുതേ !     5  പുരുഷാര് ‍ ഥപ്രദേ ! ദേവി !  പുണ്യാപുണ്യഫലപ്രദേ !  പരബ്രഹ്മസ്വരൂപേ ശ്രീ   ഭദ്രകാളി നമോസ്തുതേ !     6  ഭദ്രമൂര് ‍ ത്തേ !

Rami was a poetess and a washerwoman – first woman poet of Bengal. She inspired the Bengali Shakta poet Chandidasa (15 th century CE). It is difficult to ascertain historical details about Rami. Some historians say that Rami is the short form of Ramamani; others say this name is derived from Ramatara. Chandidasa was the priest of Goddess Visalakshi in the Nannur village in Birbhum district of Bengal. One day, as the was moving along the river bank, he saw a charming girl named Rami washing clothes and feel in love with her. Thereafter, he wrote a number of padas (verses) inspired by his love. But, as she belonged to a lower caste, he was removed from his priestly duties and boycotted by society. The Brahmins agreed to reappoint him in the temple on the condition that he leaves her. But he refused, after having had a vision of her as the Divine Mother. In some of the poems Candidasa, centered on Rami, human love is taken to a higher plane and Rami is treated almost like a Goddess.

Every God and Goddess in Hindu religion has a particular day associated with them. The day associated with Ayyappa or Sabarimala Sastha is Saturday. It is widely believed that Ayyappan appeared on earth to satisfy his devotees (born) on the last day of Dhanu Masam as per traditional Malayalam Hindu solar calendar followed in Kerala. The day was Saturday. The nakshtra was Uthram and the tithi was Krishna Paksha Panchami. It is also believed that the murti of Ayyappa was consecrated at Sabarimala Ayyappa temple on a Saturday on Makara Samkramana day. The tithi was Krishna Paksha panchami and nakshatra was uthram. It is widely believed that having vegetarian food only once on the day and visiting Ayyappa temple will help a devotee in achieving desire fulfillment. 

Sri Krishna Ashtakam is dedicated to Bhagavan Sri Krishna. The prayer sings the glory of Krishna. Below is the link to Sri Krishna Ashtakam lyrics in Malayalam. The prayer is chanted for blessings from Bhagavan Sri Krishna. Those couples who are wishing for children will be blessed with healthy and intelligent children after chanting the prayer. The prayer is also chanted for good health and prosperity of the family. ശ്രീ കൃഷ്ണാഷ്ടകം വസുദേവസുതം ദേവം കംസചാണൂരമർദ്ദനം ദേവകീ പരമാനന്ദം കൃഷ്ണം വന്ദേ ജഗദ്ഗുരും അതസീപുഷ്പസങ്കാശം ഹാരനൂപുരശോഭിതം രത്നകങ്കണകേയൂരം കൃഷ്ണം വന്ദേ ജഗദ്ഗുരും കുടിലാളക സംയുക്തം പൂർണ ചന്ദ്ര നിഭാനനം വിലസത്ക്കുണ്ഡലധരം ദേവം   കൃഷ്ണം വന്ദേ ജഗദ്ഗുരും മന്ദാരഗന്ധസംയുക്തം ചാരുഹാസം ചതുർഭുജം ബർഹിപിഞ്ഛാവചൂഡാംഗം കൃഷ്ണം വന്ദേ ജഗദ്ഗുരും ഉത്ഫുല്ല പദ്മപത്രാക്ഷം നീലജീമുതസന്നിഭം യാദവാനാം ശിരോരത്നം കൃഷ്ണം വന്ദേ ജഗദ്ഗുരും രുഗ്മിണി കേളിസംയുക്തം പീതാംബര സുശോഭിതം അവാപ്തതുളസീഗന്ധം കൃഷ്ണം വന്ദേ ജഗദ്ഗുരും ഗോപികാനാം കുചദ്വന്ദ്വ കുങ്കുമാ

Tithi or the day as per moon lunar calendar is of great importance for conduction marriage ceremony in Hindu religion. Here are the good tithi for fixing marriage date in Hindu astrology. Good Tithi For Conducting Marriage Shukla Paksha Dwitiya tithi Shukla Paksha Tritiya tithi Shukla Paksha Panchami tithi Shukla Paksha Sashti tithi Shukla Paksha Saptami tithi Shukla Paksha Dashami tithi Shukla Paksha Ekadashi tithi   (the last quarter of this tithi is not good) Shukla Paksha Dwadashi tithi Shukla Paksha Trayodashi tithi Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi tithi Purnima Tithi Krishna Paksha Pratipada tithi Krishna Paksha Dwitiya tithi Krishna Paksha Tritiya tithi (the last quarter of this tithi is not good) Krishna Paksha Panchami tithi Krishna Paksha Sashti tithi Krishna Paksha Saptami tithi (the first quarter of this tithi is not good) Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi Krishna Paksha Dashami tithi Krishna Paksha Ekadashi tithi Krishna Paksha Dwadashi tithi

There are 27 nakshatras in Hindu astrology and certain nakshatras are considered good for marriage. The belief is that if marriage is conducted on these nakshatras it will be a good marriage with happiness and long life. Couples will also have intelligent and health children. The best and ideal nakshatras for conducting marriage ceremony are – Rohini Makayiram or Mrigasira or Mrigasheersham Magha or Makam Uthram or Uttara Phalguni Atham or Hasta or Atham Swathi or Chothi Anizham or Anusham or Anuradha Mool or Moolam Uthrittathi or Uttara Bhadrapada  Revathi Madhyama Nakshatra or neither Good Nor Bad Nakshatras for Marriage Ceremony are – Punartham or Punarpoosam or Punarvasu Pooyam or Poosam or Pushya Thiruvonam or Shravan or Sravana In some regions Chitra or Chithirai or Chithira and Dhanishta or Sravishta and Avittam are added to this list.

 Dreaming of beating drums is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means success and happiness. It also means achievement beyond your imagination. It is also a sign of merry making and party. Dreams of beating drums and you do not see anyone else means you will show courage to do something you believed was true. It also means sticking to your dream even after those whom you trusted abandoned you. Dream of beating drums and you see jungle or wild animals means you will travel to places far away from cities. It also means you will be fed up with concrete jungles and will try to find peace in real jungle. Dreaming beating drums and you see people dancing means you will entertain people with your skills. It also means being part of a group that is not into schedules and 9 to 5 work culture. Dreams of beating drums and you are seen crying means loss of someone, rejection or failure.

Dreaming of beating my daughter is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you need to keep your calm and cool as there will some intense situations which might result in you beating your daughter. It also means daughter causing serious trouble to the family through a relationship you cannot approve. Dreaming of beating my daughter and you are seen repenting it means you might misunderstand a situation. It also means you taking out your anger on your daughter. Dream of beating your daughter and you see the daughter not crying means your inability to fight a stronger opponent. It means you will be bullied by someone higher than you in status or strength and you will try to take it out on a weak person. Dreaming of beating my daughter and you do not see anyone else means trouble in family. It also means spouse deserting you. It means you will be depressed or under great stress in near future. Dreams of beating my daughter and she is laughing means yo

Sant Eknath was a sixteenth-century saint born in Paithan, Maharashtra. Eknath’s father’s shraddha was to be performed that day. Khandya (Bhagavan Sri Krishna in disguise as servant boy) swept and mopped up the house, filled the vessels with water from the nearby river and began cooking. The aroma from the dishes filled the place and also wafted across to the opposite hut, housing a low-caste family. The woman told her husband, ‘Ah, how sweet! How tasty the dishes should be! Are we ever destined to eat such food in our lifetime?’ Her voice wafted back to Eknath’s house. Eknath was moved. ‘Khandya,’ he called out. ‘Serve the cooked food to those people in the hut. You are such a nice cook. Won’t you, my boy, cook all over again? Let us be done with the purificatory ceremony after the brahmin guests arrive. You can then begin.’ Khandya joyfully served the food to those hapless low-castes, whose joy knew no bounds. Eknath was immensely gratified to have satisfied their desire. The brahm

Dreaming of beating a thief is a warning sign about upcoming problems as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means soon you will face problems in your property. It also means you catching an intruder in your home. Dreams of beating a thief and it is at an unknown place means you will help someone who is getting mugged. It also means unexpected physical fights or chase. Dream of beating a thief and you know the place means you will finally solve a theft in your house or property. Dreaming of beating a thief and you see family members or neighbors means you will try to become a hero but will soon realize that you messed up with a wrong person. It also means injury and embarrassment. Dreams of beating a thief and the person hitting you back means you will getting into unwanted problems or will act in haste.

Dreaming of beating your father is a bad omen and warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will get totally frustrated with something and take severe action. It also means you no longer tolerating an abusive father. Dreams of beating your father and you are seen regretting it means a spat getting out of control. It is also a warning sign that something is happening behind your back in your family and you are not realizing it. Dream of beating your father and you see a stranger means you finding out something bad about your father. It also means witnessing something that will shock you. Dreaming of beating your father and you happen to see your mother or another family member means you will be forced to get into a physical altercation with your father to rescue a family member. Dream of beating your father and you are seen happy in the dream means you will get opportunity to avenge years of insult.

Dreaming of beating someone you know is a kind of warning about future as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means unexpected changes and staying away from current location due to a problem created by you. Dreams of beating someone you know mean anger, frustration, prejudice, financial damage, accident or problems in business or unhealthy competition in career. Dreams of beating someone you know and you getting beaten back means you will face problems from opposite sex, fight with friends or neighbors or you will be blamed for something you had not done. Dream of beating someone you know in an unknown place means you can expect change of residence or transfer to an undesired location. It also means your intelligence getting clouded by anger and resulting in serious problems. Dreaming of beating someone you know and see family members or friends means you will face problems in relationship. A friend or relative might cheat you. It also means difference of opinion in f

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Wednesday, 1 February 2023 – It is Shukla Paksha Ekadashi tithi or the eleventh day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Ekadashi tithi or the eleventh day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 3:18 PM on February 1. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Dwadashi tithi or the twelfth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 4:51 PM on February 2. Then onward (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on February 1, 2023 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Rohini nakshatra till 2:36 AM on February 1. Then onward it is Mrigasira or Makayiram or Mrigasheersham nakshatra till 4:26 AM on February 2. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north