Goddess Siddhi Lakshmi is a powerful manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. In Hinduism, this form of Goddess is associated with Tantra and she is counted among the tantric deities. She blesses her devotees with abundance, wealth and success. She is also associated with fertility, strength, growth and protection. Maa Siddhi Lakshmi is depicted with four heads and ten hands. She holds weapons and severed head of a demon. She is sitting on the head of devotee who wears a garland of skulls. Another man is depicted as lying on the floor. The popular belief is that the Goddess guides, protects and helps her devotees. She vanquishes the demons and those who follow adharma. She is also sometimes referred to as Goddess Purnachandi.

Mamalakuliyan theyyam ( മമാലകുളിയന്‍ ) is a unique theyyam performed in Kannur region during the Karkidaka Masam (July – August). The theyyam visits homes especially in and around Maadayi Kavu during the peak monsoon season in Kerala – the Karkidaka Masam. As per information, this theyyam arrives to remove all kinds of bad omens and bad luck. As per Mamalakuliyan theyyam story, the natural calamities that follow heavy monsoon will be alleviated by the appearance of theyyam. The theyyam offers prayers and takes away with him all kinds of contagious diseases. It is believed that Kali and Kala both follow Mamalakuliyan theyyam who drops them in the sea. Basically, these divine beings appear in human form to remove all kinds of difficulties that trouble during the peak monsoon season. The theyyam first appear in Madayikavu on Karkidakam 16 (July 31 or August 1). Mamalakaliyan theyyam is one among the six different types of Maari theyyam performed in Kannur region of Kerala in Karkidaka M

Sankalpa Suryodayam is a play in refutation of the philosophy of monism. Allegorical dramas in Sanskrit, in which abstract notions and symbolic figures take the role of the dramatist personae, have theological – philosophical plots. Among them, Prabodhacandrodaya (the rise of the moon in the form of right knowledge) of Krishna Mishra, a monk (11 th /12 th century CE), is unique for its vigorous defense of the Advaita (monistic philosophy). As a rejoinder to this work, Venkatanatha, popularly known as Vedanta Desika (1268 – 1368 CE), who was a staunch votary of the philosophy of Visistadvaita (qualified monism), wrote the play Samkalpasuryodayam (in ten acts), which means “The Rise of the Sun in the Form of the Will or the Grace of God.” The play follows the model of Prabodhacandrodaya, with one significant difference – if Prabodhacandrodaya asserts that correct knowledge of the Supreme is essential for liberation, this play emphasizes grace or the will of God as the one and only mea

Hindu marriage dates in 2024 for various regions in North India based on Hindu Panchang and calendar – Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Jammu and Kashmir. You must be aware that the good dates for marriage are based on calendars followed in various regions and there is no uniformity. Below are the marriage dates in northern parts of India in 2024. Hindu Marriage Dates in 2024 January 2024  – January 16, January 17, January 21, January 22, January 27, January 28, January 30 and January 31. February 2024  –   February 4, February 6, February 7, February 8, February 12, February 13, February 17, February 24, February 25, February 26 and February 29 March 2024  – March 1, March 2, March 3, March 4, March 5, March 6, March 7, March 10, March 11, and March 12 April 2024  – April 18, April 19, April 20, April 21, April 22, April 23, April 24, April 25, April 26, April 28, April

Dreaming of buying peanuts is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will get opportunity to travel to exotic places. The dream also means you will realize the value something that you had neglected in near future. It also means journey to unknown places in search of something. Dreams of buying peanut also mean ceremony like marriage or birth or naming a baby. The dream also means realizing the value of something you had ignored or had always perceived unimportant or lacking nutrition. Dream of buying peanut and you are happy means desire fulfillment. It also means the journey that you start in near future will be to a totally different place and you might find certain things to be of great value and good for your future. Dreaming of someone else buying peanut means you will avoid a risky journey. It also means you will skip something due to fear or by only looking at the negative aspects. Dream of buying peanut and it falling down or going bad m

Dreaming of buying potatoes is both good and bad as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means sudden reversal of fortune. It also means you will get ugly surprises. If you see buying huge quantities of potatoes means you will achieve desire fulfillment. Dreams of buying potatoes and you are seen working on farm mean you will show interest in farming or gardening. It also means you will develop a craze to buy fresh produce suddenly. Dream of buying potatoes and you are not present in the dream means you will be bypassed or your ideas will be overlooked. It also means sudden problems related to food. Dreaming of buying potatoes and you are present in the dream means success after hard work. Dream of buying potatoes and you vomiting or sick means you will face some lifestyle diseases. Dreams of buying potatoes and it going bad or seeing worms while cutting are a sign of frustration. It also means you will find some hidden secret in your relationship. The dream of buy

Putting up with impossible people necessitates a change in outlook towards ourselves and, as a sequel, towards others. If we are sparks of divinity, the Atman, so are others. Maybe not everyone is struggling for freedom, but that does not undermine their divine essence. And we have no case for blaming others because all of us are what we are because of our mental make-up, our samskaras. ‘Never say any man is hopeless, because he only represents a character, a bundle of habits, which can be checked by new and better ones.’ (Swami Vivekananda) Character is repeated habits, and repeated habits alone can reform character.’ We believe that we can turn over a new leaf some day. We need to extend that belief to others as well: they too can become better. Of course, we need not spend our energies in transforming others, but a proper mindset can help us see people in perspective. Rightly it is said that when we put ourselves in the other person’s place, we are less likely to want to put him

Dreaming of buying pork meat is both good and bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will be forced to take up jobs that you do not like. It also means witnessing human dead body or carcass of animals. It also means doing things that you hate. Dreams of buying pork meat also means lot of guests and busy period. It also means get together, functions or marriage in near future. Dreams of buying pork meat in an unknown place means you will get stuck in some lonely place. You will be forced to do things that you hate to get out of the situation. It also means getting involved in a crime. Dream buying pork meat and you see someone else in the dream means you will witness something that you wished you had not witnessed. It also means witness to crime or horrific scene. It also means a secret of yours will be exposed. Dreaming of buying pork meat and you see blood or body parts means accidents. It also means witnessing something gruesome. Dreaming of buy

Dreaming of buying perfume is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will achieve success. It also means desire fulfillment and happiness especially related to opposite sex. The dream also suggests journey and meeting someone special. Dreams of buying perfume are also associated with marriages and attending important functions. Dream of buying perfume and you are seen applying it means you will soon have a positive relationship with opposite sex. It is also associated with physical relationship. Dreams of buying perfume and you are not seen in the dream means missed opportunity. It also means you will be late for something important. The dream is a warning sign that prejudice and anger might block you from wish fulfillment. Dreaming of buying perfume and you are seen closing your nose or turning your face away mans you will be forced to be in an unpleasant place. It also means you not agreeing with what other people like. It also means you will t

Dreaming of buying 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 buying plants and it is an unknown place means you will move away from your current residence. Dreams of buying 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 buying 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 buying 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.

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Friday, 24 February 2023 – It is Shukla Paksha Panchami tithi or the fifth day during waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi tithi or the fourth day during waxing or light phase of moon till 5:50 AM on February 24. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Panchami tithi or the fifth day during waxing or light phase of moon till 4:56 AM on February 25. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on February 24, 2023 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Revati nakshatra till 7:54 AM on February 24. Then onward it is Ashwini or Aswathy nakshatra till 7:41 AM on February 25. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Revathi nakshatra till 3:44