Vattianpolla theyyam ( വട്ട്യന്‍ പൊള്ള ) is a very rare theyyam and is based on folklore theme and is performed in very few tharavadu or temples or sacred places in Kannur and Kasaragod region of Kerala. As per information, Vattianpolla theyyam is a Pulaya warrior theyyam. Vattianpolla theyyam story is that Vattianpolla defeating the English East India Company which had captured the forts of Kalathiri. It is said that Vattianpolla used his intelligence and wit to defeat the English. കോലത്തിരിയുടെ കോട്ടകള്‍ പിടിച്ചടക്കിയ വെള്ളക്കാരെ കൌശലം കാട്ടി പേടിപ്പിച്ചോടിച്ച പുലയ വീരനായിരുന്നു വട്ട്യന്‍ പൊള്ള .

Satputra Marga is a path to attain the Supreme – Shiva. The term literally means the path of a good son. In Shaiva Siddhanta, there are four paths to reach the holy feet of Shiva, such as dasa marga, satputra marga, saha marga, and san marga. They are also known as carya, kriya, yoga and jnana, respectively. Adherence to these lead to the following attainments, respectively – salaka (living in the same world as Shiva), samipya (nearness to Shiva), sarupya (similarity to Shiva’s form) and sayujya (supreme release). In satputra marga, Shiva is personified as the father to whom the devotee is a dedicated son. The son-like devotee has to collect fresh flowers, incense, water, etc., for bathing the Shivalinga and also food for offering to Shiva. Before performing the rituals, the devotee has to purify himself in a five-fold way (five kinds of purification are related to atman, sthana, dravya, mantra and linga). A seat is to be offered to Shiva made out of mula mantra (prime syllables) for

Ramrajatala Ram Sita Temple is located near Howrah city in West Bengal. The temple is famous for a three month long fair and worship of Bhagavan Sri Rama.  Ramrajatala  Ram Sita temple 2023 date is from March 30 to August 13, 2023. The festivities and puja and begins on the Rama Navami day in Chaitra month and ends after three months on the last Sunday of Shravan month as per traditional Hindu solar calendar followed in West Bengal. A unique aspect of the puja is that Goddess Saraswati is installed on the top of the murti of Bhagavan Rama and Goddess Sita. Before the temple was established around two centuries ago, the area was famous for Goddess Saraswati Puja during the period. But after the temple of Bhagavan Rama was established, puja of Rama became popular and there was a clash between believers of Rama and Goddess Saraswathi. To satisfy both the group of believers, a murti of Goddess Saraswati is consecrated atop a bamboo structure. A host of deities from Hindu pantheon includ

Lalitpur or Patan is a famous town in Nepal. The town has numerous Hindu temples and sacred places. Famous among them is the Kumbeshwar temple and a sacred tank. The origin of the name Lalitpur is associated with the temple. A leprosy-afflicted farmer was once cutting grass in the area where the present Kumbeshwar temple is located. After a while, he felt thirsty and he pushed his staff down into the fertile soil. He chanced upon a spring nearby and he drank water from the spring. Later when he tried to remove the staff from the soil it remained immovable. He soon discovered a Shivling in the spot. He went to the spring to get water to offer on the Shivling and he chanced upon his reflection on the water. His leprosy was cured. The happy farmer walked home, he happened to pass by the King, who noted his changed appearance. He narrated about the divine incident and the discovery of the Shivling and miracle spring. The king who heard the story called the farmer Lalitha – for his

N S Anantakrishna Shastri is an outstanding scholar of Advaita Vedanta. Mahamahopadhyaya N S Anantakrishna Shastri (1886) was born in the village of Nurani in the Palakkad district of Kerala. He studied sahitya (Sanskrit literature) in pathashala in Chittoor, Kerala and went to Chidambaram in 1904 to study Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar) under Harihara Shastri. After studying different subjects under eminent scholars of this time (Kuppuswami Shastri, Panchapakesa Shastri, Venkatasubba Shastri among others), he worked in the Sanskrit colleges at Tirupati, Kolkata and Mumbai. When he was teaching at the Calcutta Sanskrit College, he wrote many independent treatises on Advaita and edited a number of texts. Prof Shastri was a committed Advaitin and his writings were mostly aimed at refuting the arguments of the Visishtadvaita and Dvaita schools. His Advaita Martanda establishes the soundness of the Advaitic doctrine by refuting dualistic texts like Vyasa-siddhanta-martanda. In Vedantaraksha

Vellukurickal theyyam ( വെള്ളുകുരിക്കള്‍ ) is a very rare theyyam and is based on folklore theme and is performed in very few tharavadu or temples or sacred places in Kannur and Kasaragod region of Kerala. As per information, Vellukurickal theyyam belonged to a low caste and his fame resulted in his death. Vellukurickal theyyam story is that of a girl belonging to Thiyya caste drinking porridge water from a Pulaya house. She is throw out of her house and becomes a Pulaya. She gives birth to a son who begins a famous sorcerer. His fame had consequences as it made many people of the upper caste jealous. They got him killed and he became Vellukurickal theyyam. വെള്ളൂര്‍ നാട്ടിലെ കുടക്കത്ത് വീട്ടിലെ തീയ്യ പെൺകുട്ടി   പുലചാളയില്‍ നിന്ന്   ഉപ്പിട്ട   കഞ്ഞിവെള്ളം വാങ്ങി കുടിച്ചതിനാല്‍ ജാതി ഭ്രഷ്ടയായി പുലച്ചിയായി മാറുകയും അവൾക്കുണ്ടായ   മകന്‍ വിരുന്തന്‍ അത്ഭുത സിദ്ധി കാട്ടി മാന്ത്രികനെന്ന് പെരെടുത്ത് മറ്റുള്ളവരുടെ അസൂയക്ക് ഇരയായി വധിക്കപ്പെടുകയും വെള്ളുകുരിക്കള്‍ ആവുകയും

Dreaming of railway station is a good omen as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream is associated with travel and progress. It also indicates escape from the current situation. Dreams of railway station and you know the station means return of someone back to your life. It also means meeting friends or relatives after a very long time. Dreaming of railway station and it is an unknown place means you will be escaping from a current situation. It also might suggest that instead of facing the problem you might be running away from them. And it might be a good option at this point of time. You should take time away from problems so that you can find the solution. Dreaming of you sitting in a railway station is associated with progress, change of luck and achievements through due to hard work. It means journey to a distant location for job etc. Dreaming of railway station and you see accident or theft or fire means you will soon face financial problems. It also indicates acc

Dreaming of rangoli is a good and auspicious omen as per dream interpretation and meaning. It means positive change in life. It also means festival, marriage or functions in near future. It also means return of someone back to your life. Dreams of Rangoli is also associated with success, new fortune and wealth. Dreaming of rangoli and you are laughing or being happy means you will have good relationship in near future. Your desires associated with opposite sex will be fulfilled. Dreaming of rangoli and light rain means you will get opportunity to visit a place that you had always desired. Dreaming of you touching rangoli means new job or unexpected wealth in near future. Dreaming of rangoli disappearing or being rubbed or destroyed means lost opportunity. You need to make use of even the small opportunity that comes your way in near future. Dreaming of rangoli getting washed away means you will need to work hard to get things done. But there will be success and good results a

Of the Vedas I am the Sama Veda; of the devas I am Vasava (Indra); of the senses I am the mind; and in all living beings I am the consciousness. (Bhagavad Gita Chapter X – Verse 22) Of the four Vedas I am the Sama Veda. The Vedas are divided into four parts: the Rig Veda, the Yajur Veda, the Atharva Veda and the Sama Veda. Of these four, I am the Sama Veda, which contains beautiful hymns and chants. Among the gods, I am Indra, their king. I am the mind; I am the consciousness. Of the Rudras I am Shankara; of the Yakshas and Rakshasas I am the Lord of Wealth; of the Vasus I am the Fire-god; among the mountains I am Meru. (Bhagavad Gita Chapter X – Verse 23) OPartha, know Me to be Brihaspati, the chief priest; of generals I am Skanda; among waters I am the ocean. (Bhagavad Gita Chapter X – Verse 24) The Rudras are the twelve gods of knowledge. Yakshas are sensual spirits. Rakshasas are evil spirits. Meru is the celestial mountain where the gods dwell. Skanda is the leader of the

Dreaming of rain outside the house is a good omen as per dream interpretation and meaning. It is a sign of hope, progress and freshness. A dream of rain outside the house means you will meet a person or will have an incident in near future which will change your life forever. Dreams of rain outside the house and your tensed or worried means you will be late for something. It also means rains causing damage to something planned. Seeing rain outside the house along with family members means property and wealth gain mostly with the help of family members or ancestors. Dreaming of rain outside the house and you walking or playing in rain means you will get opportunity to show your talent and make wealth and fame. It also means it is ideal to start something that you have in your mind. Dreaming of rain outside the house and you eating or drinking means you will get opportunity to eat something you have not eaten before. It also means progress in job and career matters. Dreaming of r

Dreaming of ox liver 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 ox liver also means lot of guests and busy period. It also means get together, functions or marriage in near future. It also means experimenting with cooking and eating something new. Dreams of ox liver 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 ox liver 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. Dreaming of ox liver and you see blood or body parts means accidents. Dreaming of ox liver lying in a known place means you will witness something bad o

Dreaming of Queen Elizabeth is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. It is a sign that you will see change of luck and fortune. It also means recognition and success. Dreams of Queen Elizabeth also mean wish fulfillment and contact with people in authority. Please note that dreaming about Queen Elizabeth after watching or reading or discussing about her has no meaning. The dream to have a meaning it should happen naturally without any day time influence. Dream of Queen Elizabeth and there are other people around means acceptance and doing something different from the routine in near future. Dreaming of Queen Elizabeth and you see happy family members also means that you might come into public eye or might suddenly become famous. It is also a sign that you will be under some kind of stress. Dream of Queen Elizabeth and you are happy means opportunity to meet someone you always wished to meet. It also means help in your career because of interest shown by famous or p

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Thursday, 9 March 2023 – It is Krishna Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during waning or dark phase of moon till 7:50 PM on March 9. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during waning or dark phase of moon till 8:09 PM on March 10. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on March 9, 2023 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Uttara Phalguni or Uthiram nakshatra till 3:43 AM on March 9. Then onward it is Hasta or Atham or Hastam nakshatra till 4:58 AM on March 10. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Uttara Phalguni or Uthira