Katebaras Yatra to Jyotirling Temple  at Gulunche Village near Purandar in Maharashtra is observed in Kartik Month. Katabaras Yatra 2025 date at  Jyotirling  Mandir  is on November 2. The festival attracts thousands of villages from nearby region. It is an important temple festival after Diwali in the shrine dedicated to Shiva. A fair is organized during the period. During the festival people jump into thorns but come out without any wound. The villagers gather to witness this event. The main festival and rituals are observed on Kartik Shukla Paksha Dwadashi – the 12th day during the waxing phase of moon.

Ashwini Nakshatra is the first birth star or Nakshatra in Hindu astrology. Characteristics of Ashwini Nakshatra are that they will be intelligent. Other characteristics include They will be courageous. Will be proud. Good behavior Good knowledge of their field. Will earn respect of family Will show good responsibility to any given job. On the negative side , Ashwini Nakshatra born people will show unusual interest towards alcohol. Some might cause damage to life through uncontrolled anger.

Vyazham is one of the Navgrahas as per Hindu astrology and Malayalam jyothisham and prayers are offered to it to avoid troubles in horoscope. Vyazham Navgraha Mantra in Malayalam is given below in picture format. Vyazham Planet or Nava Graham is one of the nine navgrahas and prayers are daily offered to Vyazham by those having trouble due to the bad positioning of it in the Jatakam. Vyazham is generally considered as a safe planet as it helps a person achieve desires.

Aslesha Nakshatra (birth star) born people will have good Tarabalam generally with following Nakshatra born people: Aslesha Tarabalam is used for looking marriage compatibility, business partnership and other deals. Aslesha Good Nakshatra Tarabalam with: Ashwini Nakshatra Krittika Ardra Punarvasu Pushyami Magha Uttaraphalguni Nakshatra Swati Vishakha Anuradha Nakshatra Moola Uttarashada Shatabhisha Purvabhadra Uttarabhadra Nakshatra Please note that this is only a general list. Please note that in some regions Tarabalam is calculated daily based on the day’s Nakshatra. In such cases the general list should be ignored.

Thiruparankundram Temple , located in Madurai , is one of the six temples – Arupadaiveedu – dedicated to Muruga in Tamil Nadu. The murti of Muruga worshipped in the temple is in the form of a divine groom. Legend has it that Muruga married Devasena, daughter of Indra, in the temple. The murti of Murugan worshipped in the Thiruparankundram Temple is popularly known as Kalyana Murugan – the groom. Arupadaiveedu Temples are those temples dedicated to Muruga located on hills. The original Thiruparankundram Temple was built in the third century BC. Several steps lead to the top of the hill. There are numerous shrines on the way to the top of the shrine. The get to the main sanctum sanctorum of the temple on has to climb six steps – the steps symbolically represent Sadakshara Mantra – the prayer dedicated to Muruga. In the sanctum sanctorum, the murti of Muruga is in a seated position with his consort Devasena. Main Murti Carved on Rock The unique asp...

If we can shed our ego and accept many things then there will be fewer conflicts. It might sound negative but the attitude of ‘such are things what to do’ in certain areas can make your personal life more comfortable. For example suppose there is a family member who is not cooperating in keeping the house clean. There is no point in going on fighting with the person. It is better that we accept the person as such and do the cleaning ourselves. This will create a positive environment and the person might change in future by seeing our positive action. If something is wrong in the body instead of struggling and being depressive we should learn to accept. What happens with this attitude is that there is suddenly a positive change. This change is possible as we are not struggling against the disease. If we fight and get depressive it only complicates things. When we will start accepting something that is negative it will soon start dispersing. When we don’t fight there is...

Rahu is one of the Navgrahas as per Hindu astrology and Malayalam jyothisham and prayers are offered to it to avoid troubles in horoscope. Rahu Navgraha Mantra in Malayalam is given below in picture format. Rahu Nava Graham is one of the nine navgrahas and prayers are daily offered to Rahu by those having trouble due to the bad positioning of it in the Jatakam. Rahu Mantra in Malayalam

There are lot of belief regarding birthday falling on a particular date of a week in Hindu religion. If birthday fall on Saturday many people fear that something untoward will happen. Majority of these are regional beliefs. Some only followed by particular community. None of these beliefs are based on scriptures. One belief is that if birthday falls on Saturday then there will be trouble for parents. Another belief is that there will be personal problems in life. Please note that birthday falling on Saturday is not related to Shani Bhagvan. So a person need not worry about this factor.

His paintings are everywhere; in majority of Hindu homes. Millions of Hindus bow before his paintings daily. The popular images of Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati as we see today were first painted by Raja Ravi Varma in the 18th Century. Majority of the paintings of Goddess Lakshmi today we have are inspired by the paintings of Raja Ravi Varma (29 April 1848 – 2 October 1906) from the princely state of Kilimanoor (presently in Kerala).  The Hindu reports  Many of us have seen the oleograph of Lakshmi and Saraswati. Many of these had fabric, beads and sequins to embellish them and many were worshipped across the country. As Chawla says, these were done at a time of intense nationalist fervour.  “The two goddesses, Lakshmi and Saraswati, painted much later, in 1896, are iconic in their visualization. The religious texts and the oral tradition that formed the basis for these paintings do not belong to any particular region of India as the entire country has...

In Hinduism, raw rice holds a deep spiritual significance and is considered a symbol of prosperity, purity, and nourishment. It is frequently used in rituals (pujas), ceremonies, and offerings to deities. Hindus believe that raw rice carries an inherent divine energy, which can enhance one's spiritual, physical, and mental well-being. Let’s explore the various aspects of raw rice, its spiritual benefits, and practical day-to-day applications. 12 Spiritual Benefits of Raw Rice in Hinduism Symbol of Purity: Raw rice is considered pure and untainted. It is used in rituals to maintain the purity of the offerings to the gods and as a mark of spiritual cleanliness. Enhancing Prosperity: Raw rice is a symbol of abundance and prosperity. In ceremonies like weddings or housewarmings, raw rice is offered to invite Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, into the home. Brings Blessings: Raw rice is offered to deities in Hindu rituals as a means of seeking blessings for health, wealth, and success....