Janakeshwar Shiva is worshipped in Varanasi in India. Information about this form is found in the Kashi Khanda (chapter) of Skanda Purana. Jnanakeshwar form of Shiva is worshipped for getting the ultimate knowledge of self realization. The Jnana which can help one realize the ultimate truth can be attained with the blessing of Shiva. Jnanakeshwar Shivling is worshipped near the famous Malteeshwar Temple. There is also a sacred well located nearby. It is known as Kalodak Koop. Jnankeshwar form of Shiva makes us realize the limitations of the physical body. He teaches us to go beyond the physical. Nothing in the vast cosmos should restrain you from realizing the fact that you are the supreme truth. All boundaries are imaginary and manmade. There are no boundaries to cross. You just need to sit and meditate on Shiva to see what you are searching for lighting up within you. Once you have understood and know this, then you will simply sit back and be part of nature. Jnankeshwar makes ...

There is no substitute to hard work, dedication and determination. But when we do our bit there is a force to help us out. Like Sri Krishna was there for Arjuna. Here are few tips based on Hinduism teachings for students to improve in studies and perform well in exams. Sandalwood Sculpture Of Shiva - Tripurantaka Murti Mysore, Karnataka Wear six-face rudraksha as this help in achieving concentration. Wake up early in the morning – an hour before sunrise. Take bath and chant the mantra ओम् ऐं सरस्वत्यै नम : (om aim saraswatyai namah) 11 times before starting studies. Keep a picture or painting of Goddess Saraswati in study area. Offer yellow color flowers daily. Keep a crystal or glass globe on the study table. Eat curd mixed with rice daily. Study facing east, north or northeast. Make sure in the back side it was wall not a window. Put light yellow or green color curtain in the study area. Other clothes in the room should be of similar color. Distribute pencil, books and ...

In a famous incident, Ramana Maharshi shows God to a person. Once a person approached Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi and said, “O, Bhagavan, can you show me God?” Ramana Maharshi replied, “I can show you, but I do not know whether you will see Him.”  The man felt insulted and said, “If you can show Him to me, why can I not see Him? I have eyes.” The man insisted, “No, you show me and I will see.” So Ramana Maharshi sat in front of him.  Then just raised one finger and started moving it from one side to another. Five, ten, fifteen minutes went by. The man was still expecting some vision of God to appear. Finally, the man asked, ‘I thought you were going to show me God. Where is He?” Ramana Maharshi said, “I told you I can show you God, but you may not be able to see Him.” The man said, “But you have not shown me anything.” “For twenty minutes I have been showing you God,” Ramana Maharshi said. “How can that be?” asked the confused man. ...

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Tuesday, 2 March 2021 – It is Krishna Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 8:37 AM on March 2. It is Krishna Paksha Chaturthi tithi or the fourth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 6:23 AM on March 3. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on March 2, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Hasta or Atham or Hastam nakshatra till 8:15 AM on March 2. Then onward it is Chitra or Chithira or Chithira nakshatra till 6:44 AM on March 3. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), H...

Eswaramangalam Shri Maha Siva Ganapathi temple is located at Eswaramangalam in Sreekrishnapuram village in Palakkad district, Kerala. The main deity worshipped in the temple is Shiva but the temple is famous for its Upa Devata – Kannimoola Ganapathi.   The sreekovil of the temple faces east. The nada of Ganapati is facing Thidapalli. There is also a separate shrine for Narasimha Murthy in the temple. The Upa Devatas in the temple are Ayyappan, Vettaikaran and Bhagavathi. There is no Ganapathy homam performed in the temple. Breaking of coconut is the most important ritual here. Two pujas are held daily in the temple. The main vazhipadu is appam. The most important festivals observed in the temple are Mahashivratri in Kumbham month and Vinayaka Chaturthi in Chingam month. The annual pratishta festival in the temple is held in Meena Masam.

Hindus who strictly follow astrology and caste tradition do not eat certain kind of food on a particular day of a week. This list is based on North Indian astrological tradition. Monday - Sugar is avoided on Monday. Somwar (Monday) is associated with Chandra – the moon good. Sugar is believed to be the food of Chandra and therefore it is avoided. Tuesday - Ghee is avoided on Tuesday or Mangalwar. It is believed that it will cause health issues. Mangal, or Mars, is a fiery planet. So eating ghee on Tuesday is like fuel to fire. Wednesday - One should not eat leafy vegetables on Wednesday (Budhwar). Thursday - One should avoid milk and milk products on thursday. Banana is also to be avoided on Brihaspativar. The day is dedicated to Vishnu and yellow and milk are his favorites. Friday - Sour food should be avoided on Friday. In many regions the day of the week is associated with Mother Goddess. Sour food is associated with Goddess in some regions. Saturday - Oil an...

Vak Devi symbolizes perfect expression as she is the Goddess of creativity and speech. As per Hindu religion, there are eight Vak Devis. They are: Vasini Aruna Kameshwari Koulini Jayini Modini Vimala Sarveshwari At the behest of Goddess Saraswati, the Vak Devis composed the Lalitha Sahasranamam. As these eight goddesses are the perfect expressions of speech and know the deeper import of the names. They sang these sacred names in the presence of Goddess Sri Devi (Goddess Lalitha) Herself on a special occasion before a huge gathering of gods, goddesses and sages. Immensely pleased with the composition of Vak Devis, Sri Devi declared that she would fulfill the desires of the devotees who recited this Sahasranama with faith and devotion. The eight Vak Devis appear from Goddess Saraswati and are mostly associated with composing Sahasranamas or various Gods and Goddesses.

This is a very interesting thought on the path of truth by Jiddu Krishnamurti. Philosopher, speaker and writer, Jiddu Krishnamurti's words continue to provide new insights into human life and behavior. When you speak of a path to truth, it implies that truth, this living reality, is not in the present, but somewhere in the distance, somewhere in the future. Now to me, truth is fulfillment, and to fulfillment there can be no path. So it seems, to me at least, that the first illusion in which you are caught is this desire for assurance, this desire for certainty, this inquiry after a path, a way, a mode of living whereby you can attain the desired goal, which is truth. Your conviction that truth exists only in the distant future implies imitation. When you inquire what truth is, you are really asking to be told the path which leads to truth. Then you want to know which system to follow, which mode, which discipline, to help you on the way to truth. But to me there ...

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Monday, 1 March 2021 – It is Krishna Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during the 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 the waning or dark phase of moon till 10:39 AM on March 1. It is Krishna Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 8:37 AM on March 2. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on March 1, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Uttara Phalguni or Uthram nakshatra till 9:36 AM on March 1. Then onward it is Hasta or Atham or Hastam nakshatra till 8:15 AM on March 2. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajast...

Kaikulangara Devi temple is located at Kadangode village, around 13 km northeast of Kunnamkulam, in Thrissur district, Kerala. The main murti worshipped in the temple is Goddess Bhadrakali – swayambhu murti. There is Sreechakra Prathishta in the temple. Goddess is worshiped as Saraswati in the morning, Durga at noon and as Bhadrakali in the evening. The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple are Anthimahakalan, Ganapathy and Ayyappa. The major festivals observed in the temple are Navratri, Thrikarthika in Vrischikam month, Niramala in Dhanu Masam, Makara chowa and Parayaru Vela in Makaram month, Kalam Pattu in Kumbham, and the Prathishta day in Edavam month. Villaku for Ayyappa and Vela festival for Anthimahakalan are famous in the region. Kaikulangara Devi Temple History It is said that the murti worshipped in the temple was the upasana murti of Mallasseri Ilayathu. Another belief is that Palakkattu Nair who had gone to learn Vedas in Porkulam got the murti of Goddess from...