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Lakshmi Panchami 2024 Date – Shri Laxmi Panchami in Chaitra Month

Shri Lakshmi Panchami, also known as Shri Panchami and Shri Vrata, is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity and auspiciousness.. Shri Lakshmi Panchami 2024 date is April 13. Laxmi Panchami is observed on the fifth day during the waxing phase of the moon in Chaitra month – Chaitra Shukla Paksha Panchami. Shri Lakshmi Panchami is considered ideal to propitiate Goddess Lakshmi. It is believed that the prayers and observances dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi will help in attaining prosperity. People perform special pujas to Goddess Lakshmi on the day. Some business people and traders conduct elaborate pujas on the day. The day is also observed as Sri Panchami by certain communities in South India. Shukla Paksha Panchami, or the fifth day during the waxing phase of moon, is considered highly auspicious in many regions in Western parts of India, especially in Goa and parts of Maharashtra. Houses, shops and business locations are neatly clean

Ramayana Week – Nine days Of Partial Fasting Ram Navami

Ramayana Week begins nine days before Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Rama. In North India , the Ramayan week coincides with the Chaitra Navratri. In South India , it is known as the Ramnavami festival and is also celebrated for nine days. In 2024, Ramayana week is from April 9 to April 17, 2024. Fasting during this period is considered highly auspicious. Staunch Lord Rama devotees fast for nine days. There are also several devotees who only fast only on the Ramanavami day. Those people who undertake fast during this period usually remain on a fruit and milk diet for the entire period. Many devotees read the entire Ramayana during these nine days. During this period several temples and Hindu spiritual associations organize Akhand Path – non-stop recital – of the great epic Ramayana – the Shri Ramcharitmanas by Goswami Tulsidas. Another important event during this period is the staging of Ram Lila – stage artists narrate the thrilling and exciting episodes from t

Karma Nirnaya Of Madhvacharya

Karma Nirnaya of Madhvacharya is a commentary on a part of Aitareya Brahmana of Vedic literature. Karma Nirnaya is an independent work, a monograph of Sri Madhvacharya. This is categorized as a prakarana grantha (ancillary work). It is an explanation of the philosophical meaning of the first chapter of the fourth division of Aitareya Brahmana, consisting of fourteen sections (suktas). The benedictory verse gives a glimpse of the contents of the work. Madhvacharya offers his salutations to Vishnu, who is worshipped through the performance of yajna (sacrifice) by devas like Brahma, Rudra, and Indra and to whom the final offerings of the yajna are made. This work helps those who perform yajnas but it also elaborates on the philosophical meanings of Rig Veda. The hymns are called mahanamni because the names Indra, Rudra etc., appearing there are not merely the names of devas but refer primarily to Vishnu. In fact, every word, every mantra, every sukta refers to Him only. The gods perfo

Upcoming Hindu Festivals in April 2023 – Hindu Vrat – Fasting – Rituals in April 2023

Dates of important upcoming festivals and fasting associated with Hinduism in April 2023 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchang used in India. The festivals, Vrats and ritual days are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). April 1 – Ekadasi Fasting (Smarta) April 2 – Ekadasi fasting (Bhagavath) April 2 – Madan Dwadasi, Vamana Dvadasi April 3 – Pradosh Vrat – Som Pradosh as it is Monday April 3 – Anang Trayodashi April 5 – Panguni Uthiram April 5 – Purnima Vrat April 6 – Hanuman Jayanti – Purnima April 7 – Vaishakh month begins in North India April 7 – Vaishakh Snan begins April 9 – Sankashti Chaturthi vrat moon rise time is at 9:52 PM April 11 – Kokila Sashti Vrat April 13 – Kalashtami – Sheetala Ashtami in some regions April 14 – Mesha Sankranti 5:04 PM April 14 – Kharmas ends April 14 – Tamil New Year – Baisakhi April 14 – Chithirai Masam begins in Tamil Calendar. April 15 – Maha Vishuba Sankranti – Pana Sankranti April 15 – Meda Masam begins in Kerala Ma

ഭദ്രകാളി വേതാളം കഥ

ദാരികന്‍ മഹാക്രൂരനും ശക്തനുമായ ഒരു അസുരനായിരുന്നു . ഒരു പാടു കാലം ബ്രാഹ്മാവിനെ തപസ്സുചെയ്ത് വിശിഷ്ട മായ ഒരു വരം നേടി . ഒരു പുരുഷനും തന്നെ വധിക്കാന്‍ കഴിയരുത് എന്നായിരുന്നു വരം . വരം ലഭിച്ച അസുരന്‍ കൂടുതല്‍ ക്രൂരനും അഹങ്കാരിയുമായി മാറി . എല്ലാ ദുര്‍ഗുണങ്ങളുടെയും വിളനിലമായി മാറി ദാരികന്‍. രക്ഷയില്ലാതായ ദേവന്മാര്‍ പരമശിവനെ അഭയം പ്രാപിച്ചു . പരമേശ്വരന്‍ തൃക്കണ്ണില്‍ നിന്നും പുതിയൊരു ശക്തിസ്വരൂപിണിയെ സൃഷ്ടിച്ചു . ചോരക്കൊതി പൂണ്ട ഭീകരമൂര്‍ത്തിയായ ഭദ്രകാളി ! അസുരനെ വധിക്കാന്‍ പതിനെട്ടായുധം മഹാദേവനില്‍ നിന്നും വാങ്ങുന്നു . വാഹനമായി ആദി കൈലാസ വേതാളത്തെയും ലഭിച്ചു . കാളി വേതാളത്തോട് എന്നെയെടുപ്പാന്‍ ബലം പൊരുമോ ? എന്നു ചോദിച്ചപ്പോള്‍ ”നിന്നെയും നിന്റെ പെരും പടയെ ആകെയും എടുക്കാന്‍ ബലം പോരും ” എന്നാണ് വേതാളം മറുപടി പറഞ്ഞത് . പന്തീരാണ്ടായി വയറുനിറയാതെ കിടക്കുന്ന വേതാളത്തിന് ദാരികന്റെ ‘ ചങ്കും കരളും ’ നല്‍കാമെന്ന് കാളി വാഗ്ദാനം ചെയ്തു . വേതാളത്തിന്റെ ചുമലിലേറി ദേവി ദാരികന്റെ മാമലയിലേക്ക് ‌ നടകൊണ്ടു . കാളിയും അസുരനുമായി പൊരിഞ

What Are Long Pataka Strip That Hang From Top To Bottom In Nepal Hindu Temples?

Three long strips hang from top to bottom of many Hindu temples in Nepal. They are hung from the top most portion of the temple to the ground level. These are known as Pataka and are embroidered with Hindu religion symbols, motifs and deities. So what is the purpose of these long strips? Symbolically, the strips are ladders from heaven for the gods and goddess to travel. The strips are a pathway for the deity worshipped in the temple to descend to earth. The belief is that the deities reside in the sky and they come down to listen to the prayers of their devotees. The strips are not part of Hindu temples in other countries. The strips are found widely in temples in Nepal. There are usually three strips coming down from the top of the temple to the ground level. Rarely certain temples only have two or a single strip.

Dreaming Of Buying Pregnancy Test – Meaning

Dreaming of buying pregnancy test is a warning sign as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream is trying to warn you about your life decisions and friends. It is asking you to be cautious. It also means doing something without thinking and later regretting. Dreams of buying pregnancy test and you are happy means positive news about pregnancy or desire fulfilment regarding birth. Dreaming of buying pregnancy test and you are scared or crying means you might face unexpected problems in life due to a bad decision you made recently. It also means you will face embarrassment or reputation problem. For some reason you are confident and bold in the dream then it means you will achieve success in an endeavor. You might get the expected result from a work you had done earlier. Dream of buying pregnancy test and you wake up terrified means you need to rethink about your friends and relationships. It also means you should not fall for sweet words and emotions. Please note that the

Dreaming Of Red Apples – Meaning

Dreaming of red apples is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means get together, arrival of guests or happiness in the family. The dream also means relationship with opposite sex. It also suggests you will be carried away by someone’s looks and will do things without giving much thought. Dreaming of red apples and you look worried or sad or in hurry means diseases or hospital visit in near future. Dream of red apples and they are changing color means you will be unable to make a decision. It also means you will be financially cheated. Dreaming of red apples and they are in bad condition or not of good quality means financial trouble or sudden loss of wealth. Dreams of red apples and you see other people in the dream means happiness and spending time with people you like. Dream of thousands of red apples and you are seen buying them means vacation or visit to a place far away from home.

Bhagavad Gita Chapter XI – Verse 5 – 6 – 7

Behold, O son of Pritha, by hundreds and thousands My various celestial forms of different colours and shapes. (Bhagavad Gita Chapter XI – Verse 5) Behold the Adityas, the Rudras, the Vasus, the twin Ashvins and the Maruts. Behold, O descendant of Bharata, many wonders that were not seen before. (Bhagavad Gita Chapter XI – Verse 6) O Gudakesha, behold in this body of mine the entire universe together with all the moving (creatures) and the unmoving (objects) and whatever else you desire to perceive. (Bhagavad Gita Chapter XI – Verse 7) Sri Krishna is pleased with Arjuna. His humility and sincere desire to know the Truth have awakened this response in Sri Krishna’s heart. Yes, I will show you My divine nature. All the hundreds and thousands of forms, mundane and celestial, you will see established as a whole in My Universal Form. You will see what no human being has ever witnessed before. The entire universe with all its creatures you will see as part of My body. And whatever else

Dreaming Of Buying A Phone – Meaning

Dreaming of buying a phone is both positive and negative sign and it suggests happiness, hope and better future as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means progress and money. It also means you might waste a lot of money on something that does not have a resale value. Dreams of buying expensive phone also means you will get money to splurge on luxury – it is an indication of change of luck, better opportunity, new relationship or ancestral wealth. Dream of buying a phone with fear or anger is a sign of frustration and unhappiness in near future. There will not be desire fulfillment. It also means you are unsure about what you are doing. It also means you will need to be content with something inferior. Dreaming of buying a phone with friends or family members means you will achieve success or something exciting will be happening in your life. It also means an energetic and lively period. Dream of buying a phone in an unknown place means theft or loss or valuables. It

Dreaming About Buying Snacks – Meaning

Dreaming about buying snacks is both good and bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. Dreams of about buying snacks and you are happy means you will have a period of happiness, fun and there will get together, party or picnic. It also means surprising someone on birthday or anniversary or success. Dream about buying snacks and you are tired or shabbily dressed means tension or unexpected problem and eating junk food to overcome depression or sadness. It also means forced to conduct a sudden party or program. Dreams about buying snacks and it is in a strange place means sudden relocation and some minor problems. It also means forced to stay away from home and you have to eat packaged foods. Dream about buying snacks and you are not seen in the dream means your family will take advantage of your absence and do things that you have put restriction on. It also means others misusing your absence in workplace or factory. Dreaming about buying snacks and you are not able to ea

Dreaming Of Buying Sweet Potatoes – Meaning

Dreaming of buying sweet potatoes is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means sudden fortune and better luck. It also means you will get surprises. If you see buying huge quantities of sweet potatoes means you will achieve desire fulfillment. Dreams of buying sweet 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 sweet 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 sweet potatoes and you are present in the dream means success after hard work. Dream of buying sweet potatoes in an unknown place means travel or transfer to a new location. Dreams of buying sweet 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 rel

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

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Thursday, 30 March 2023 – It is Shukla Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during waxing or light phase of moon till 11:53 PM on March 30. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Dashami tithi or the tenth day during waxing or light phase of moon on the entire day on March 31 and till 1:57 AM on April 1. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on March 30, 2023 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Punarvasu or Punartham nakshatra till 11:31 PM on March 30. Then onward it is Pushya or Poosam or Pooyam nakshatra on the entire day on March 31 and till 2:05 AM on April 1. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat,