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Akki Kadubu Seva To Ganesha – Prasad Offering With 480 kg Rice And 240 kg Urad Dal

Akki Kadubu Seva is a unique Prasad or naivedyam offering at the famous Guddattu Mahaganapathi temple at Kundapura near Udupi, Karnataka. The food offering involves making an idli-like dish using 480 kg rice and 240 urad dal. When this much quantity is used for the bhog or prasadam it is referred to as 12 mudi kaduba seva. A batter is made using rice and urad dal for the dish. Leaves of screw pine are shaped into small cups or small cones and the batter is poured into it and steamed. The rice and urad dal is soaked and then ground into a batter and fermented overnight. This is then poured into the leaf cylinders or cups or cone and steamed. Kadubu is offered in many Ganesha temples is coastal Karnataka. In some regions, instead of screw pine (pandanus) leaves, people use jackfruit leaves or turmeric leaves.

Varuni Yog 2024 date and time – Maha Varuni Yoga – Varuni Parv

Varuni Yog, also referred as Mahavaruni Yoga or Varuni Parv, is a highly auspicious period for performing bathing rituals. Varuni Yog 2024 date is April 6. The time of the yog is from sunrise to 1:22 PM on April 6. Varuni Yog is an auspicious Muhurta and is associated with Varuna, the Hindu Sea God. The muhurta is associated with the Shatabhisha Nakshatra in Chaitra month. It is an auspicious period to take holy bath in various Holy rivers. The time is also good to start travel.

Sambhava – Inclusion In Hindu Logic

Sambhava is a term used in Hindu logic and is used to mention inclusion. For instance, when it is mentioned that a hundred persons are present, it includes fifty also. Such an error-free knowledge can be included under inference. Of the six schools of Hindu philosophy, which hold Vedas in great esteem as authoritative, the Nyaa is coupled with the Vaiseshika, specializing in epistemology and ontology, respectively. The Nyaya darshana, the school of Hindu logic, recognizes four pramanas, the means leading to valid knowledge. These are – Perception Inference Analogy Verbal Testimony. Some other systems of philosophy postulate two more means of veridical knowledge, namely, presumption and non-perception. There are also other means, such as sambhava and aitihya. The Nyaya school includes all these under one or the other of the four pramans accepted by it. Presumption is brought under inference, while non-perception is brought under perception. Similarly, sambhava is brought und

Anundoram Borooah – Short Biography

Anundoram Borooah (1850-89) was an eminent oriental scholar from Assam and he became a member of the Indian Civil Service in 1871. In 1881, Barroah started the compilation of a mammoth project titled Comprehensive Grammar of the Sanskrit Language, Critical, Analytical and Historical in twelve volumes of a thousand pages each. The first volume which was published in 1882 was on Sanskrit Prosody and the next one was on Letters and Their Changes (Nanartha Samgraha) published in 1884. Between 1877 and 1880, he published the English-Sanskrit Dictionary in three volumes. He added to the second and third volumes of his dictionary, Higher Sanskrit Grammar and Ancient Geography of India respectively. He also published Bhavabhuti’s Sanskrit drama, Mahaviracaritam (dealing with the life of Rama, the hero of the Sanskrit epic, the Ramayana) with his own commentary in Sanskrit known as Janakirama Bhashya and wrote a critical dissertation called Bhavabhuti and His Place in Sanskrit Literature in

Anuvrata In Jainism

Anuvrata is the small vows for the layman in Jainism. In Jain religion, there are five mahavratas (major vows) and five anuvratas (minor vows). Mahavratas require renunciation and are therefore meant for the sramana (recluse). In contrast, anuvratas which are relatively simple, are meant for the sravaka (lay worshiper). Described as essential, for the layman belonging to the Jaina religion, anuvratas are based on the principals of – Pranatipat-viramana (ahimsa) Mrsavadaviramana (satya) Adattadana viramana (not to steal) Svadar asantosa (to be content with one’s own life) Iccha parimana (renouncing things not related to one’s essential needs

Anuloma Pratiloma In Hinduism

Anuloma – Pratiloma is marriage to a partner of a lower or higher caste. In Hinduism, marriage is a sacrosanct relationship between a man and a woman. It is not viewed in the Hindu tradition as a contract that can be terminated by mutual consent or otherwise. The purpose of marriage is to beget good children who would help perpetuate the family traditions and uphold dharma (righteousness, and in particular the discharge of one’s ‘debts’ to the gods, the seers and the ancestors). This is possible only if marriages are arranged within one’s own caste. According to the sages, one should marry a girl who is Anurupa and sadrusi, meaning ‘befitting’. Manusmriti deals elaborately with kinds of marriage in 131 verses. However, a brahmin may marry a girl born in a kshatriya, vaishya or shudra community owing to circumstantial pressure. Similarly, a kshatriya marrying a vaishya or a shudra girl or a Vaishya marrying a shudra girl do not represent regular forms of marriage. The children born of

Dreaming Of Roaches On The Wall – Meaning

Dreaming of roaches on the wall is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will be facing numerous problems in future although they might be small but they can give you sleepless nights. Dreams of roaches on the wall is warning sign that laziness and casual attitude of yours will result in sudden troubles. It also means embarrassment and health problems. It is also a sign of trouble in your house due to lack of proper maintenance. Dream of roaches on the wall and you see other people is a suggestion that you are making bad friendships which will destroy you without your knowledge. Dreaming of roaches on the wall and then it suddenly falls on you means you will be seeing weird things and you will see or be part of disgusting things in real life. Dreams of roaches on the wall and you see a person you love means you will face criticism or someone might leave you for a behavior of yours. It is a kind of warning that you need to be clean and you need to

Seeing A Nurse In A Dream – Meaning

Seeing a nurse in a dream is a warning sign and bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means sudden health issues in the family or accidents. It also means unexpected problems due to negligence. Dreams of nurses and you have never seen the place in real life means health issues or accidents in a new place during travel. Seeing a nurse in a dream and you are excited and thrilled means kinky behavior and desires. Dream of nurses and you are in the dream means you will face health issues or you will have to take someone to doctor. It also means witnessing an accident or something gruesome. Dreaming of nurses and you are not in the dream means you will hear sad news. It also means problems in your home when you are away. Dreams of nurses and you are happy and laughing it is a sign of positive news. It also means job or birth in family. It also means relief from a health issue. Dream of nurses and you see no one else in the dream means helplessness and lack of m

Kaivalya Navaneeta On What Is Maya

What Is Maya? The answer to it is found in the Kaivalya Navaneeta of Sri Ramana Maharshi. What is maya? The answer is: It is anirvachaniya or indescribable. To whom does it come? The answer is: To the mind or ego who feels that he is a separate entity, who thinks ‘I do this’ or ‘This is mine’. Where does it come from and how did it originate? The answer: Nobody can say. How did it arise? The answer is: Through non-vichara, through failure to enquire ‘Who am I?’ If the Self and maya both exist, does this not invalidate the theory of Advaita? The answer is: It need not, since maya is dependent on the Self as the picture is on the screen. The picture is not real in the sense that the screen is real. If the Self and maya are one, could it not be argued that the Self is of the nature of maya and that it is also illusory? The answer is: No, the Self can be capable of producing illusion without being illusory. A conjuror may create for our entertainment the illusion of people, anima

What Does It Mean To See Soldiers In A Dream?

Dream of soldiers and whether it is good or bad depends on the situation as per dream interpretation and meaning. Dreams of soldiers helping you mean you will get timely help to get out a near death situation. If you are dreaming of soldiers happily and feel good about it then it means you will hear happy news about career or you will travel to a distant place. It also means something you wished to happen will materialize. It also means defeat of an enemy. Dream of simply seeing soldiers means good transformation in your life with the help of another person. Dreaming of soldiers and they are running or in combative mode means you will not have any control over a future incident. Seeing soldiers in dream and you seem tensed or you are hiding then it means you might commit some blunder or mistake which might put you in the mercy of others. It is a kind of warning to do your work with utmost care. It also means stick to your work and not to take other people’s work. After dream of

What Do Gifts Mean In A Dream?

Dream of gifts is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means success and honor. Dreaming of gifts means function or party or marriage. The dream means a period of happiness and joy. It is also a sign of progress. Dreams of gifts from unknown people means travel and achievements far away from home. Dream of gifts and you are dressed up like groom or bride means marriage. It also means sudden developments in life. Dreaming of gifts from people you know is associated with new developments in personal life. It is also a sign of victory. It also means a special occasion. Dreams of 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. It also means you will not show courage when it is most needed. Dream of gifts and you are seen scared or threatened means people will play prank on you. It also means you should avoid doing illegal things.

What Is The Meaning Of Receiving Keys In A Dream?

Dreaming of receiving keys is both positive and negative sign as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream means you will understand the solution to a perplexing problem and it will bring wealth or fame or peace in your life. Dreams of receiving keys are also a sign that you will find it hard to open something as you have misplaced the key. Symbolically, it means you will forget your real self and go after unwanted things until someone tells you that you are on the wrong path. Dream of receiving keys and you know the keys mean you will retrieve a lost item. It also means you need to be careful about important documents and items like keys etc. as you might lose them or misplace them in near future. Dreaming of receiving keys and they are unknown means you will be able to find answers to problems that has been haunting you. It also means finding things belonging to others. Dreams of receiving broken key means failure in finding a correct answer. It also means damage to furni

23 March 2023 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Thursday, 23 March 2023 – It is Shukla Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during waxing or light phase of moon till 8:03 PM on March 23. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during waxing or light phase of moon till 7:08 PM on March 24. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on March 23, 2023 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Revati nakshatra till 3:45 PM on March 23. Then onward it is Ashwini or Aswathy nakshatra till 3:27 PM on March 24. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Revati nakshatra till 2:08 PM on March 23. The