Rang Panchami Holi festival is observed on the fifth day (Panchami) during the waning phase of moon in Phalgun month (February – March). Rang Panchami 2024 date is March 30. The corresponding period in North Indian calendar is the fifth day during Chaitra Krishna paksha. The festival is a continuation of the Holi festival and is observed mainly in rural areas in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and some parts of North India . The festival is observed five days after Holi Dhuleti . Rang Panchami is essentially a rural festival. Special significance is given to the festival by the farming community. Please note that some people refer to Holi festival also as Rang Panchami.

Karadaiyan Nombu, or Savitri Nombu Vratham, is a Tamil observance in which married woman prays for the well being and long life of her husband. Karadaiyan Nombu 2023 date is March 15 and time of breaking of fast and to wear Saradu is between 6:00 AM and 6:45 AM on March 15 (India Standard Time). The exact time of Panguni month beginning is at 6:34 AM on March 15.  In USA, it is at 8:04 PM on March 14 in Atlantic coast and in Pacific Coast it is at 5:04 PM on March 14. In Australia, Malaysia and Singapore it is on March 14. It is observed on the particular day when the transition between the Tamil months Maasi and Panguni takes place. Karadai is the name of a unique nivedya (holy dish) prepared on this day. Nombu means Vratam or upvasam (fast). Update - You can find the USA, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia time of beginning of Panguni month here. Karadaiyan Nombu is observed in remembrance of the Satyavan – Savitri legend . A princess, Savitri through her unparalleled dev

As per Shanti Parva of Mahabharata, although the king or ruler could claim a divine origin, he was not above dharma; in fact, as the chief protector of dharma, he was expected to follow its precepts most meticulously. He received obedience and reverence from his subjects because he was anointed by Bhagavan Vishnu, but for that very reason they expected him godly behavior. He had to be free of all temptations, greed and vices. He had to be learned, knowledgeable and brave. It was his duty to protect the life, honor and wealth of his subjects, to guide them on the morally correct path. In this task, he was to be guided by his ministers and assisted by an administrative hierarchy. The ideal number of ministers was to be eight, and they could be chosen from any community or caste. However, the qualities and qualifications expected of various castes were different. A Brahmin had to be learned, a Kshatriya minister had to be brave, a Vaishya minister was to be wealthy, while a Shudra cou

Nemichandra Siddhanta Chakravarty was an eminent interpreter of Jainism and he flourished in the 10th century CE. Nemichandra was an acharya who was hailed as ‘siddhanta chakravarty’ for his mastery on Jaina sacred writings. He was an erudite Digambara Jain monk who wrote extensively and influenced many great kings and ministers of South India. He belonged to the Mulasangha, and not much is known about his birthplace, family or lineage. He has mentioned Abhyanandin, Indranandin, Viranandin and Kanakanandin as his teachers. The Jain saints lived in four groups in Tamil country. They are Nandi Gana, Sena Gana, Simha Gana, and Deva Gana. Dramila Sanga was established by Jaina saints. Dramila means expertise in three languages – Prakrit, Sanskrit and Tamil. He learnt the Jain principles in their entirety from this teachers, and we come to know of him from the life and works of Chamunda Raya, the minister of King Narasimha II and the discoverer of the famous image of Gomateshvara at Srava

This is a collection of thoughts, quotes and teachings on Holi festival in Hinduism. The messages are mainly of Swami Jis and are based on Hindu religion teachings. One of the great obstacles in life to our spiritual progress is the difference between what we do or say on the outside and how we really are on the inside. Holika had performed certain austerities by which she was entitled to this boon from God. On the outside, she was pious. But, on the inside she was not pure. Prahlad, on the other hand, was a simple, pure, loving devotee of God. This is what saved him. This inner purity and inner piety is what truly save us, what truly make our lives divine. So many of us go to temple, do the rituals, offer money to the priests, and chant a certain number of prayers. Then, we go out and act in selfish, impious, dishonest ways. All the rituals and puja in the world cannot make up for the lack of piety, honesty and compassion. The goal of going to temple is not just to pe

Dreaming of removing thorns from feet is a negative sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will face major disruption due to small things or by ignoring less important things. It also means accidents or health problems due to small things. Dreams of removing thorns from feet also means you will realize who your enemies are and who your real friends are. Dream of removing thorns from feet and you see blood in the dream means stepping on something sharp and getting hurt. It also means accidents while doing not a routine work. Dreaming of removing thorns from feet in a known place means increase in enemy activity. Dreams of removing thorns from feet in an unknown place means difficulties during journeys. It also means sudden transfer to an unknown location. It also means problems during trekking. Dream of removing thorns from feet and it is not coming out means sudden reversal of fortune or attack on you using unconventional methods by youngsters. Drea

Dreaming of red roses is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means happiness and joy. It also means new relationship. It is also associated with desire fulfillment related to opposite sex. Dreams of red roses and you see blood means rejection and failure. It also means someone you trusted will leave you. It is also a sign of love or relationship failure. Dream of red roses and you are unhappy means fear of future. It also means your happiness will depend on the decision of another person. Dreaming of red roses and you see other people and they are happy means success and joy. It also means marriage and functions. Dreams of red roses and you see thorns and it bleeding blood means you will be tricked by someone. It also means emotional problems. You will act without thinking in near future. Dream of red roses fading or going bad is warning sign about fights with friends or spouse.

I am Ashvattha among all the trees; Narada among the Devarshis; Chitraratha among the Gandharvas, the sage Kapila among the perfected ones. (Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10 – Verse 26) Devarshis are devas who are at the same time rishis, or seers of mantras. There are three classes of illumined sages, or siddhas. First, those born perfect without reference to any prior event. Second, those born perfect in consequence of perfection previously attained. Third, those who become perfect after birth, in consequence of illumination attained during life. Kapila, the revealer of the Sankhya philosophy, belongs to the first class. He was born with knowledge, power, virtue and dispassion. Think of Me when you hear his name or study his work. Gandharvas are celestial musicians; they sing and dance in the court of Indra. Among horses know Me as Uchchaihshravas, born of nectar; among the lordly elephants as Airavata; and among men as the monarch.   (Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10 – Verse 27) Uchchaihshrav

Dreaming of red snake is a sign of future problems in life as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will be tempted by the outer looks and fall for it without realizing the real intentions. You will face problems because of acting without thinking. Dreams of red snake means spiritually you are weak and your activities will result in loss of reputation and financial damage. Dreaming of red snake and you are crying or scared means you will soon face life situations in which you will be clueless. You should be careful of all your actions after seeing the dream. Dream of red snake biting or attacking you means you will face accidents or physical attack. Dream of red snake chasing you means you will be forced to stay away from society as a secret of yours will be revealed. Dream of red snake crawling on you means you are facing danger from someone close to you and you are not still aware of it. The dream also means you are deep in some kind of problem and you are

Dreaming of receiving gifts is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means success and honor. It also means function or party or marriage. The dream means a period of happiness and joy. It is also a sign of progress. Dreams of receiving gifts from unknown people means travel and achievements far away from home. Dream of receiving gifts and you are dressed up like groom or bride means marriage. It also means sudden developments in life. Dreaming of receiving gifts from people you know is associated with new developments in personal life. It is also a sign of victory. Dreams of receiving gifts and you seem unhappy about it means you will make bad choices in life. It also means other people making decisions on your behalf. Dream of receiving gifts and you are seen scared or threatened means people will play prank on you. It also means you should avoid doing illegal things.

Dreaming of red and green chilies is both good and bad as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will be tricked by someone. You might not know the real intention of people and you will follow or help them. Dreams of green and red chilies mean you will be a victim of prank. It also means you will accuse a person for something when the person is really innocent. Dream of you plucking green and red chilies means you will meet someone who has similar thought like yours. Dreaming of green and red chilly plant with colorful chilies means luck will be in your favor. It also means you will get sudden wealth. Dream of crying after eating green and red chilies means you will face some difficulties but things will improve if you have the willpower and courage to walk through the difficulties. Dream of green and red chilies rotting or drying means lost opportunity which you will regret. Dreams of playing with green and red chilies mean child birth in family or happy o

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Tuesday, 14 March 2023 – It is Krishna Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during waning or dark phase of moon till 4:38 PM on March 14. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during waning or dark phase of moon till 2:47 PM on March 15. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on March 14, 2023 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Anuradha or Anusham or Anizham nakshatra till 5:04 AM on March 14. Then onward it is Jyeshta or Kettai or Triketta nakshatra till 4:05 AM on March 15. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan)