Dreaming of broken clay pot is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will witness accidents or fights. It also means lie threatening accidents in the kitchen or lab or at workplace. It also means your dream will be shattered. It also means rejection or postponement of something very important to you. Dreams of broken clay pot and you are not seen in the dream means enemies will be active when you are away. It also means people working against you. Dream of broken clay pot symbolically means your impatience will cause problems. You need to allow things to settle down before attempting to do something with them. Dream of broken clay pot and you are seen in the dream means you will accidentally dropping something and it might prove to be costly. It also means you witnessing an accident or crime. Dreams of broken clay pot and you see other people in the dream means merry making or fun or party going out of control. It also means people creating havoc...

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Tuesday, 6 December 2022 – It is Shukla Paksha Trayodashi tithi or the thirteenth day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Trayodashi tithi or the thirteenth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 7:16 AM on December 6. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 7:21 AM on December 7. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on December 6, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Bharani nakshatra till 9:18 AM on December 6. Then onward it is Krittika or Karthigai or Karthika nakshatra till 10:34 AM on December 7. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Guja...

Makkavum Makkalum Theyyam is a rare theyyam performed in Kannur district of Kerala. Makkam belonged to Nambiar or Nair community and she is the only woman saint who has a theyyam. The story of Maakavum Makkalum theyyam is one of treachery and revenge. Kadangot Aaroodha Tharavadu Nambiars were the erstwhile rulers of Payyannur and other adjacent areas of Kunhimangalam and Ramanthali. Still the family is based at Kunhimangalam and is a part of the great history of Payyannur and other adjacent areas. Kunji Makkam was the daughter of Unni Cheriyayi of Kunhimangalam Kadangot Aaroodha Tharavadu. She was the youngest of the twelve brothers. All the brothers were generals in the army of Kolathiri king. She married Kutti Nambiar and she had twins – Chathu and Cheeru. As the Kadangot Aaroodha Tharavadu followed Marumakathayam, Makkam and her children stayed in the family and they were to get the property. This angered the wives of the twelve brothers and they plotted against her. Makkam ...

Malpe Kodavoor Sri Shankaranarayana Temple – A Divine Harmony in Udupi In the sacred land of coastal Karnataka, near Udupi, stands the revered Sri Shankaranarayana Temple at Malpe Kodavoor. This ancient shrine is unique in its worship of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu together as one unified deity known as Shankaranarayana. The temple represents the spiritual harmony between Shaivism and Vaishnavism, expressing the profound truth that the Supreme is one, though worshipped in different forms. The presiding deity manifests in a rare form where Shiva and Narayana reside in one linga rupa. The Shankara linga is round in shape, symbolizing Shiva, while the Narayana linga is flat with the sacred footprints of Kamadhenu, the divine cow. A natural stream of water flows continuously across the lingas throughout the year, and remarkably, the water level remains steady at all times. The lingas are regarded as Udbava, meaning self manifested and not consecrated by human hands, enhancing the sanctity ...

Padinjare Chamundi Theyyam is powerful theyyam associated Shaiva bhootaganas. As per the popular story, Mahadeva Shiva performed a yajna and seven deities appeared from it. Padinjare Chamundi Theyyam was one of the deities appeared from the yajna. She once appeared at Padinjare Veedu in Parathoor to quench her thirst, here she found half man half lion form killing and eating cows. She drove away the powerful beast. The people of the area were so happy with the Goddess that they named her Padinjare Chamundi. This theyyam is performed by Velan and Koppalan community. Kannur Mathamangalam Kaithapram Idamana Illam, Kanhangad Pullur Kodavalam Nittur Tharavadu Devasthanam, Kanhangad Ravaneeswaram Kunhangad Tharavadu Devasthanam, Kasargod Uduma Bara Kunnummal Mullacheri Tharavadu, Kasargod Bedakam Valiyaveedu Kamalon Tharavadu, Kasargod Munnad Meethal Cheviri Tharavad Devasthanam, Kasargod Bovikkanam Muliyaar Karicheri Tharavad Devasthanam, Kasargod Poinachi Battathur Mottanadi Kookkal Th...

Prasadamandanam is a treatise on architecture and temple-related crafts and ceremonies. This small text was written by Sutradhara Mandana and edited by Pandit Jagaddhara Zadoo. Prasadamandanam contains eight chapters with an introduction by the editor. Chapter one of Prasadamandanam includes a few miscellaneous topics connected  with architecture and iconography, covering the temples in Dravidian, Nagara, Bhumija and Kavina styles. Chapter two deals with facts on the plinth of a temple or a palace in relation to its shape, size and situation. The third chapter of the book describes the mandovara or the superstructure of the plinth. The author describes architectural styles while discussing pedestals and platforms, as also the structure of the threshold. Chapter four covers a number of topics such as iconometry, superstructures of a temple like kalasha, pataka (flag), etc. Chapter five of Prasadamandanam lays down qualifications for a sutradhara, who is apparently the overal...

Chendayad Nillangal Thundiyil Madappura temple is located at Chendayad near Puthoor, Kannur district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated Muthappan and other famous deities worshipped in the tharavadu and kavu in the region. The annual thira – theyyam festival in the temple is held for three days in Malayalam Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 28, Dhanu 29 and Dhanu 30 (January 12, January 13 and January 14). The annual thira and theyyam festival in the temple is famous for various powerful theyyams including Muthappan theyyam and Thiruvappana theyyam. The Thira utsavam begins with the kavil kayaral ritual. Vellattam, Kulichezhunellathu, melam, traditional temple performing art forms, various pujas and rituals, offerings by devotees etc are part of the annual festival. Sankranti, in every Malayalam month, and Vishu are important days in the temple. The temple has a tastefully decorated chathura sreekovil. There are spaces for other deities mainly on square platforms and in small sreekovils.

Chandra, the Moon God in Hinduism, is one of the Navagrahas – the nine celestial bodies. They are propitiated for overcoming bad luck in life and to solve horoscope related problems. Food offering or bhog or naivedya to Moon is part of the pujas and rituals. The details regarding flowers, food offerings, herbs, etc are found in the Matsya Purana. The main food offering to Moon is sweet made of ghee and milk especially white in color. Any sweet offering made from rice sprinkled with white flowers is the ideal bhog or naivedyam to Chandra Bhagavan. The color associated with Moon or Chandra is white, the flowers offered are white oleander flower and the main grain offering (uncooked) is rice. The other food offerings to Chandra are white-coloured dishes, milk, curd, ghee, salt, sugar, white radish, white-coloured sweets and cashew nuts.

Natya Acharya lakshanam is the qualities of a dance teacher in Hinduism. Natyacharya is a teacher who imparts training in natya, nritta and nritya. The qualities of a preceptor of dance refer as much to the teacher’s grasp of the technique of dance as to inner qualities like upright behavior and a deep understanding of the scriptures. The teacher is expected to possess a good memory, intellect, determination, knowledge, capacity to reason, and ability to mold a good disciple. Other qualifications of a Natya Acharya include – belief in God; knowledge of Natyashastra, Puranas and other relevant scriptures; a life style in which sattva (goodness) predominates; absence of vices such as smoking and alcohol addiction; moral attitude elevated enough to regard female disciples as mothers, sisters or daughters; generosity to accept deserving disciples regardless of their financial ability and caste; kindness; patience; strictness in matters of discipline and in teaching pupils to discrimina...

Kunnaru Kallara Tharavad temple is located at Kunnaru near Payyanur in Kannur district, Kerala. This is an ancient tharavadu temple and the deities are those that are worshipped in the region especially in tharavadu and kavukal. The annual Thira – Theyyam festival in the temple is held for two days in Malayalam Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 28 and Dhanu 29 – January 12 and January 13. The rituals and pujas in the temple are performed in a designated area in the Tharavadu. The important pujas are performed on Sankranti days as per Malayalam calendar and on Vishu in April. The important theyyams that are part of the annual Thira – Kaliyattam festival are Bhairavan theyyam, Pookutti Sasthappan theyyam, and Uchitta theyyam.