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Nilachakra - The Discus or Wheel - and the Flag - Atop Puri Jagannath Temple

The flag hoisted on the Nilachakra atop the Puri Jagannath Temple is called as Patita Pavana Bana. The term ‘patita pavana bana ‘means ‘Purifier of the Fallen’. The flag is believed have the power to remove sins from the heart of the people. It is believed that mere sighting of the flag helps in redemption of sins. Nilachakra Nilachakra is located atop the soaring spire of the Deula of Srimandira, the tallest tower of the Puri Jagannath Temple Complex. The belief is that a devotee can offer worship to the presiding deities in the Puri Jagannath Temple by offering the worship to Nilachakra from a long distance. Nilachakra is a sacred wheel and literally it means the blue wheel or the blue discus. This huge blue discus is made of Ashta Dhatu or eight metals. It is the symbol of Lord Vishnu’s Sudarshana Chakra. Its presence emphasis the role of Vishnu as protector – that the Lord destroys the evil (Adharma) and protects the pious and the devout who follow

Malayalam Ganesha Mantra For Solution To Legal Problems – Court Cases

Ganesha is the one who removes all kinds of troubles and difficulties. It is widely believed that worshipping Ganapathi with unwavering devotion will help in removing all kinds of legal issues. You will also achieve success in court cases. Here is a Ganesha mantra in Malayalam to be chanted daily for victory in legal problems and for early and successful settlement of court cases. സര് ‍ വ്വവിഘ്നഹരം ദേവം സര് ‍ വ്വവിഘ്നവിവര് ‍ ജ്ജിതം സര് ‍ വ്വസിദ്ധിപ്രദാതാരം വന്ദേഹം ഗണനായകം The mantra is to be chanted in the morning during sunrise and then again in the evening after sunset. The mantra should be chanted 108 times. The person chanting the mantra should have single-minded focus and should meditate on Ganpati. The person should visit a Ganapathi temple daily and ask for forgiveness of sins committed in this birth and previous births.

Story of Bhangaswana, the king who remained a mother and woman

King Bhangaswana performed a powerful yajna and attained several sons. In the yajna, Indra, the king of celestial beings, was not made the main dignitary. Indra thus nursed a grudge against King. The story of Bhangaswana, who remained a mother and woman, begins from here. Legend has it that one day during a hunting expedition King Bhangashvana came across a beautiful lake. He divided into the lake and played in the waters. When he came out of the lake he found himself transformed into a woman, this was due to the action of Indra who was secretly following the king. The king was unable to face his subjects in the form of a woman. So he handed over his kingdom to his sons and stayed back in the forest. The king here befriended a tribal man and they were blessed with several children. After several years the king sent the children to live their brothers in the kingdom. The might of the kingdom increased due to the unity among the powerful children. Indra was angr

Malayalam Mantra To End Ekadashi Fasting - ഏകാദശി വ്രതം അവസാനിപ്പിക്കുവാൻ മന്ത്രം

Ekadashi fasting is dedicated to Bhagavan Vishnu and is observed on the 11th day of fortnight as per Hindu lunar calendar. Here is a mantra in Malayalam to end the ekadashi fasting. ഏകാദശി വ്രതം അവസാനിപ്പിക്കുവാൻ മന്ത്രം ' ഭോക്ഷ്യേഹും പുണ്ഡരീകാക്ഷ ! ശരണം മേ ഭവാച്യുത ' ഏകാദശി വ്രതാനുഷ്ഠാനം തലേ ദിവസം ആരംഭിക്കേണ്ടതാണ് . തലേന്ന് ഒരിക്കലൂണ് മാത്രം നടത്തണമെന്നാണ് വിധി . ഏകാദശി ദിനം പൂർണമായ ഉപവാസം നടത്തണം . അതിന് സാധിക്കാത്തവർ ഒരു നേരം പഴങ്ങൾ മാത്രം ഭക്ഷിച്ചു വ്രതം അനുഷ്ഠിക്കാം . എണ്ണ തേച്ച് കുളിക്കുവാനും പകൽസമയം ഉറങ്ങുവാനും പാടില്ല . ശുദ്ധിയുള്ളതും വെള്ള നിറത്തിലുള്ള വസ്ത്രം ധരിക്കുന്നതാണ് അനുയോജ്യം അന്നേദിവസം വിഷ്ണു ക്ഷേത്രങ്ങളിൽ ദർശനം നടത്തുകയും ചെയ്യണമെന്നാണ് വിശ്വാസം . മറ്റു ചിന്തകൾക്ക് ഇടനൽകാതെ വിഷ്ണു ദ്വാദശ നാമങ്ങൾ , വിഷ്ണു അഷ്ടോത്തരം , വിഷ്ണുസഹസ്രനാമം എന്നിവ ചൊല്ലുന്നത് ഉത്തമമാണ് . ഏകാദശിദിവസത്തിലുടനീളം ' ഓം നമോ നാരായണായ ' എന്ന അഷ്ടാക്ഷര മന്ത്രവും ' ഓം നമോ ഭഗവതേ വാസുദേവായ എന്ന ദ്വാദശാക്ഷരീ മന്ത്

Flowers Offered To Navagrahas In Malayalam - നവഗ്രഹങ്ങൾക്കു പ്രാധാന്യമുള്ള പുഷ്പങ്ങൾ

Navagrahas are offered prayers especially by those suffering from horoscope related problems. An important offering to Navagrahas is flowers. Here are the details about the important flowers offered to the nine navagrahas in Malayalam ( നവഗ്രഹങ്ങൾക്കു പ്രാധാന്യമുള്ള പുഷ്പങ്ങൾ ) ഏറ്റവും ലളിതമായ ദോഷപരിഹാരമാണു നവഗ്രഹങ്ങൾക്കു പ്രാധാന്യമുള്ള പുഷ്പങ്ങൾ   നവഗ്രഹപ്രതിഷ്ഠയുള്ള ക്ഷേത്രങ്ങളിൽ സമർപ്പിക്കുന്നത് .  സൂര്യൻ – കൂവളത്തില , ചുവന്നതാമര ചന്ദ്രൻ – വെള്ളത്താമര , വെളുത്തപുഷ്പങ്ങൾ ചൊവ്വ – തെച്ചിപ്പൂവ് , കടും ചുവപ്പുള്ള പൂക്കൾ ബുധൻ – തുളസി , കൃഷ്ണതുളസി , രാമതുളസി വ്യാഴം – ചെമ്പകപ്പൂവ് , മഞ്ഞപുഷ്പങ്ങൾ ശുക്രൻ – മുല്ലപ്പൂവ് , വെളുത്ത സുഗന്ധപുഷ്പങ്ങൾ ശനി – ശംഖുപുഷ്പം , നീലപുഷ്പങ്ങൾ രാഹു – നാഗദന്തിപൂവ് കേതു – എരിക്കിൻപൂവ്, പലവർണപുഷ്പങ്ങൾ

Malayalam Dhanvantari Gayatri Mantra – ധന്വന്തരി ഗായത്രീ മന്ത്രം – Lyrics Lines

Dhanvantari Gayatri Mantra (ധന്വന്തരി ഗായത്രീ മന്ത്രം) is a powerful mantra dedicated to Hindu God Dhanwantari, the God of Medicine. Below is the Dhanvantari Gayatri 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 ഗായത്രീ മന്ത്രം ഓം വാസുദേവായ വിദ്മഹേ   വൈദ്യരാജായ ധീമഹി   തന്നോ ധന്വന്തരി പ്രചോദയാത്   How To Chant Dhanvantari Gayatri Mantra? 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 Gayatri Mantra.

Story Of Birth Of Demon Taraka

Demon Taraka assisted Surapadman who was responsible for conquering all the worlds and annihilating Dharma in the universe. Murugan or Kartikeya appeared to defeat Demon Surapadman. There is an interesting story regarding the birth of Demon Taraka. Asurendra, the king of demons, was worried about the increasing strength of Devas or demigods. He approached his guru Shukracharya for a solution. As part of his plan, Shukracharya blessed Surasai, daughter of Asurendra with the power of Maya and asked her to bring out her magical powers to defeat Devas. Shukracharya asked Surasai to seduce Sage Kashyapa who was in deep penance on the Mount Meru. He asked her to get powerful offspring from the great sage. Shukracharya knew that the sons born from the union of Sage Kashyapa and an Asura woman will have greater powers than the Devas. Surasai took the form of a heavenly maiden and disturbed the penance of Sage Kashyapa. The sage lost his will power and followed the beautiful maiden. She

Vishnu Dwadasa Mantra In Malayalam - വിഷ്ണു ദ്വാദശ നാമങ്ങൾ Lyrics In Malayalam – 12 Names Of Vishnu

Vishnu Dwadasa Mantra ( വിഷ്ണു ദ്വാദശ നാമങ്ങൾ ) is the 12 names of Bhagavan Vishnu. Below is the Vishnu Dwadasa mantra lyrics in Malayalam. The mantra is considered the ideal one in Kali Yuga (the present age). The names are chanted to overcome all kinds of fear and for achieving peace and prosperity. It also chanted to alleviate all kinds of horoscope and astrological related problems. വിഷ്ണു ദ്വാദശ നാമങ്ങൾ ഓം കേശവായ നമഃ    ഓം നാരായണായ   നമഃ ഓം മാധവായ   നമഃ ഓം ഗോവിന്ദായ   നമഃ ഓം വിഷ്ണവേ നമഃ ഓം മധുസൂദനായ നമഃ ഓം ത്രിവിക്രമായ നമഃ ഓം വാമനായ നമഃ ഓം ശ്രീധരായ നമഃ ഓം ഹൃഷീകേശായ നമഃ ഓം പത്മനാഭായ നമഃ ഓം ദാമോദരായ നമഃ   The mantra should be chanted 3 or 12 or 108 times after chanting the mantra ' ഓം നമോ ഭഗവതേ വാസുദേവായ ' 108 times. The mantra is ideal for keeping the mind steady and to avoid all kinds of unwanted thoughts.

Vishnu Stotram In Malayalam – വിഷ്ണു സ്തോത്രം Lines - Lyrics

Vishnu Stotram is a powerful mantra dedicated to Bhagavan Vishnu. It is widely believed that worshipping Bhagavan Vishnu with unwavering devotion will help in removing all kinds of problems in life. You will also achieve success in all aspects of life. Here is the Vishnu Stotram in Malayalam lines or lyrics to be chanted daily for achieving peace and prosperity in life. It also chanted for auspicious and for profit in business. ' ശാന്താകാരം ഭുജഗശയനം പത്മനാഭം സുരേശം   വിശ്വാധാരം ഗഗനസദൃശം മേഘവർണം ശുഭാംഗം   ലക്ഷ്മീകാന്തം കമലനയനം യോഗിഹൃദ്ധ്യാനഗമ്യം   വന്ദേ വിഷ്ണും ഭവഭയഹരം സർവലോകൈകനാഥം '    The mantra is to be chanted in the morning during sunrise and then again in the evening after sunset. The mantra should be chanted 108 times. The person chanting the mantra should have single-minded focus and should meditate on Bhagavan Vishnu sleeping on the milky ocean (Anantha Shayanam form).

Malayalam Ganesha Mantra For Solving Family Problems – Husband Wife Fights

Ganesha is that God in Hinduism who solves all problems. There is no problem that cannot be solved by Ganapathi. Here is a Malayalam mantra for solving family problems and also end fights between husband and wife. The mantra should be chanted with single-minded focus without having anger in mind. The mind should be pure like that of a new born baby when chanting the mantra. ശുക്ലാംബരധരം വിഷ്ണും , ശശിവര് ‍ ണ്ണം ചതുര് ‍ ഭുജം പ്രസന്നവദനം ധ്യായേത് , സര് ‍ വവിഘ്നോപശാന്തയേ The mantra should be chanted 108 times. During the period of chanting the mantra one should show patience and avoid all kinds of confrontation. Focus on your work and keep chanting the mantra. The mantra should be chanted facing northeast in the morning during sunrise and in the evening just after sunset.

Malayalam Shiva Parvati Mantra For Happy Married Life

In Hindu religion, Shiva and Goddess Parvati are seen as the ideal couple. They are propitiated by couples for a happy married life. This particular Shiva Parvati mantra in Malayalam is ideal to avoid husband wife fights and to have a strong bond and love life. The husband or wife can chant the mantra or both can chant it together. The mantra should be chanted with single-minded focus. While chanting the mantra a person should have a pure mind and keep out anger and all kinds of impure thoughts. A person should not gossip or talk likes during the period of chanting the mantra. The Mantra in Malayalam -  ' ഓം ശിവശക് ‌ തി ഐക്യരൂപിണ്യൈ നമഃ ' The mantra should be chanted 108 times facing northeast early morning hours during sunrise or just before sunset. The person chanting the mantra should wear clean dress after taking bath.

Flower – Leaves And Plant Offered To Hindu Goddess Parvati

Offerings are made to Hindu Goddess Parvati, the Mother Goddess Adi Parashakti, to achieve success, for early marriage and for desire fulfillment. The favorite plant dedicated to Goddess Parvati is little tree plant or biophytum sensitivum. This plant or its leaves or flowers are offered to Goddess especially during the sunrise period facing northeast or during pradosham period just before sunset. It is believed that taking care of the plant will help in success in life. The offering also helps a person in having a good life partner and happy and peaceful married life. The plant and flower is known as - Little tree plant or biophytum sensitivum in English Mukkutti in Malayalam Wearing the plant on hair helps in having a long married life and for begetting healthy and intelligent children. Please note that this plant is not the ‘touch me not’ plant or lajjalu.

Symbolic Meaning Of Colors In Hinduism

Color in Hindu consciousness has a deeper symbolic meaning. White light is the origin of the entire spectrum of colors. It denotes purity, innocence and peace. Red, on symbolic level, is associated with happiness and contentment, along with the heart, flesh and emotion. Warm red is passion, love and lust. Red has the nature of fire and stands for courage and self-sacrifice. Vermilion is the Hindu auspicious red. Red keeps away insects. As it moves towards pink, it seems more relaxed, friendlier and more feminine. Orange is warm color of endurance and strength and closely associated with autumn and the earth. It is stimulating, spiritually optimistic, and generates energy and happiness. The saffron color of a sannyasi’s robe is not this orange but the light or faded brown (kavi), which denotes not only a detachment from the glamor of life but also the apprehension of counter things. Yellow is traditionally associated with intelligence. It is the color of spring, the sun, light

Vasant Panchami Thoughts and Quotes

Vasant Panchami announces the arrival of Vasant Ritu or the Spring Season. The biting cold of the winter disappears and sunshine appears. It is a period of regeneration. Flowers, green leaves and fresh fragrance signal, prosperity, hope and love. The festival gets its name from ‘Vasanti’ (yellow) – the color of the fields of mustard crop. It is also the period when mango trees start flowering. It is also the period when numerous other fruit trees start flowering and puts a fresh coat of green leaves. The period also heralds the season of love – because it marks the return of vitality and vigor after the harsh and lethargic winter. Vasant Panchami is also an occasion for worshiping the Hindu God of Love, Kamadeva, and his companion Rati. Goddess Saraswati — the deity of knowledge – is worshiped on the day. It is an auspicious occasion for the learners of music and other art forms. The period also marks the songs of the returning birds. Yellow is the color of th

Malayalam Ganesha Mantra For Pregnancy – Child Birth

Ganesha is the one who removes all kinds of troubles and difficulties. It is widely believed that worshipping Ganapathi with unwavering devotion will help in removing all kinds of difficulties associated with pregnancy. Here is a Ganesha mantra in Malayalam to be chanted daily to solve pregnancy and childbirth related problems. അംബികാ ഹൃദയാനന്ദം മാതൃഭിർ പരിവേഷ്ടിതം   ഭക്തപ്രിയം മദോന്മത്തം വന്ദേഹം ഗണനായകം   The mantra is to be chanted in the morning during sunrise and then again in the evening after sunset. The mantra should be chanted 108 times. The person chanting the mantra should have single-minded focus and should always think about Baby Ganpathi and Gopalakrishna (child form of Bhagavan Sri Krishna). The person should also offer prayers to Goddess Parvathi after chanting the mantra.

Dreaming Of Priest – Meaning

Dreaming of priest is considered to be an auspicious and good as per dream meaning and interpretation. It is an indication that with positive attitude and behavior change you can change the course of your life and achieve success. Dreams of priest also mean you have luck and blessings for success in new ventures and job. Dreaming of priest in house means that you can expect a religious function in your house. You will need the help of a priest to solve a family problem. Dreaming of priest angry or doing destructive things in dream means you will face problems in life especially due to your anger and bad behavior. It also means you doing unwanted things and getting into trouble. Dream of priest and you see darkness or you wake up terrified means your enemies will be active. It also means someone you thought was good and helpful might turn out to be a bad person. Dreaming of priest talking to you is a sign of happiness and hope in life. Please not that the dream should happen n

Dreaming Of Prawns – Meaning

Dreaming of prawns is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will be getting to hear good news. It also means overcoming difficult situations. You can expect change of luck and there will be progress with the help of other people. Dreams of prawns also mean vacation to coastal area and happiness. It also means opportunity to enjoy delicious seafood. Dream of prawns and you are not seen in the dream means you will miss a good opportunity. You will regret not making the decision at the right time. Dreams of prawns and you are seen closing your nose or other people shouting means something you thought was good might turn out to be an ordeal and reason for embarrassment. Dreaming of prawns and you are seen buying or cleaning those means you will meet old friends or relatives. It also means guests and get together. It also means happy occasions in life.

Think Well Before Taking Up Any Work

According to the Tamil classic Thirukkural one should ‘Think well before taking up any work. To start thinking after beginning the work is disgraceful.’  A sound knowledge of the nature of work, technical expertise, tools required and so on — obviously, all this is need to be considered before embarking on any venture. But is there anything more? Yes, according to the Bhagavad Gita there are certain important things we need to know before taking up any work. There are both objective (external) and subjective (internal) factors. First, the objective; these are discussed in the Gita, 18.25. Every work leaves its pleasant and unpleasant effects on people — one who does the work as also those affected by the work. ‘No work is free from blemish, even as fire is covered by smoke,’ says Sri Krishna, and advises Arjuna not to shun work just because it is associated with defects. For work to be effective, one needs to consider all possible consequences of work and choose that option which wil

Dreaming Of Praying To God – Meaning

Dreaming of praying to god is considered highly auspicious as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means attitude and behavior change you can win the favor of the gods. It also means you will need divine help in near future for success or to overcome a serious problem. Dreams of praying to god and your seen tired or not your usual self means health issue to you or a family member. Dreaming of praying to god and you are happy means you will see peace. There will be change of luck and there will be gains in property and financial matters.  But praying to god and you are constantly disturbed or there is evil in the dream is considered bad. This means you will face sudden problems in life.  Dream of praying alone in a deserted place is a sign of emotional issues and you might need help from other people. Dream of you praying to god and are sad or angry or crying means you will soon question the value of god. It means your prayers will not be answered. It also means you m

Dreaming Of Dimensions – Meaning

Dreaming of dimensions is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will soon have your wishes fulfilled especially related to travel or relationship. Dreams of dimensions also indicate positivity and change of fortune. It also means new work and being part of an important or prestigious project. Dream of dimensions and you see yourself in the dream means you will get to work as equal in some place. It also means you will soon demand for equality in a relationship. Dreaming of dimensions and you see other people in it means you will become a reason for the happiness of other people. It also means leading a team Dreams of dimension and you wake up crying or terrified or sad means a problem that was causing minor issues might turn into a major issue. It also means creating a calculation error in a project. It also means getting disturbed in near future while doing something important. Dreaming of dimensions and you wake up happy or elated means you

Payment Dream – Meaning

Dreaming of payment 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 payment 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 payment in an unknown place means you will find wealth not belonging to you. It also means luck in lottery and games. Dreaming of payment with unknown people witnessing it means you will win huge amount of money in betting or through gambling or through a deal. It also means you will make enemies. Dream of payment and you are stressed or scared means theft or you will lose money in a scam. It also means making wealth through illegal means.

2 February 2023 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Thursday, 2 February 2023 – It is Shukla Paksha Dwadashi tithi or the twelfth day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. 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 it is Shukla Paksha Trayodashi tithi or the thirteenth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 6:44 PM on February 3. 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 2, 2023 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Mrigasira or Makayiram or Mrigasheersham nakshatra till 4:26 AM on February 2. Then onward it is Ardra or Arudhara or Thiruvathira nakshatra till 6:37 AM on February 3. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Mah