Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Monday, 6 February 2023 – It is Krishna Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waning or dark phase of moon on the entire day on February 6 and till 1:02 AM on February 7. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 2:48 AM on February 8. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on February 6, 2023 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Ashlesha or Ayilyam nakshatra till 2:18 PM on February 6. Then onward it is Magha or Makam nakshatra till 4:39 PM on February 7. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Guja...

Kateel Devi, also known as Kateel Durgaparameshwari, is a manifestation of Mother Goddess Durga. The story of this incarnation of Goddess Shakti is part of two legends. The goddess is worshipped in this form in the famous Kateel Devi Temple at Kateel near Mangalore in Karnataka. Legend has it that once there was a severe drought on Earth. There was no water on earth and the living beings were dying out of thirst and starvation. Sage Jabali who was meditating in a cave woke up on hearing the cries of living beings. Sage Jabali decided to perform a yajna and eradicate the drought. But there was no material available for the Yajna. So the sage went to heaven and requested Indra for help. Indra asked Nandini, the daughter of Kamadhenu, wish fulfilling cow, to help Sage Jabali. But Nandini was not ready to set foot on earth which had housed demons like Ravana etc. Sage requested her to forget the past and follow him to earth. But Nandini was adamant. Sage Jabali wa...

Sant Ravidas, a Hindu social reformer, openly challenged social inequalities and evils like the caste system and untouchability. Sant Ravidas Jayanti 2026 date is February 1. Guru Ravidas Jayanti is the birth anniversary of this great saint and social reformer. The pious soul was an ardent devotee of Sri Ram and his compositions inspired the Bhakti movement in North India during the medieval period. Sant Ravidas is the founder Guru of the Rai-dasis Sect, also known as Ravidasi. Several Hindu sects consider him as Sant and the Sikhs consider him as Guru Ravidas Ji. There are 41 verses of Sant Ravidas in the Sikh Holy Book, Guru Granth Sahib. It is popularly believed that Sant Ravidas was born on the Maghi Purnima day in 1376. From childhood, he showed inclination for spiritual activities. He carried this zest of spirituality all this life and spearheaded the fight against discrimination based on caste and preached the idea of equality. Sant Ravidas had for this guru...

Kala Hanuman is the name used to refer to Black Hanuman Murti (Idol) in Hindu Temple . This form of Hanuman is associated with Shani Bhagvan or Saturn. It is widely believed that Shani – the malefic planet – will not harm Hanuman devotees. Legend has it that Hanuman had rescued Shani from Ravana’s prison. Shani was imprisoned by Ravana to avoid any problems in his life. Hanuman who had gone in search of Mata Sita found Shani imprisoned. He rescued him. ( You can read the entire story of Hanuman and Shani here .) For rescuing him, Shani gave Hanuman the boon that he will not trouble his devotees. Shani promised not to trouble or cause hardships to Hanuman devotees. From that day people started worshiping Hanuman to escape from Shani. Black is the color associated with Shani, so it is believed that black murti of Hanuman is more effective in alleviating troubles associated with the bad positioning of Shani in horoscope. Those people going through Sade Sati peri...

Dreaming of Pomeranian is both good and bad as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will get something home without thinking much about the difficulties associated with it. It also means you simply love something for its cuteness and not realizing the responsibilities. Dreams of Pomeranian and you are happy means protection and help from people in power and authority. Dream of Pomeranian and you wake up terrified then it is associated with death and suffering. It also means sudden physical attack or loss due to injury. Dreaming of Pomeranian chasing you means you will see return of old problems. A secret of yours will be exposed. You might face embarrassing situations. If you see Pomeranian in dream barking nonstop or destroying things then it means you will be facing health issues, relationship trouble and death like situation in near future. It also means your family members not showing the same enthusiasm. Dreaming of fighting away Pom...

Dreaming of pomelo is both negative and positive as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means there will be progress in life. It also means you need to be ready to face some failures, rejection and embarrassment before success and approval. Dreams of pomelo also mean you will ignore the advice of someone with experience and you will regret it later. Dream of both green and yellow pomelo means you will meet someone who has similar thought like yours. It also means a slight confusion in life as to whom to choose. Dreaming of pomelo rolling means there will be luck in your favor. It also means you will get sudden wealth. Dream of pomelo going bad means you will face some difficulties but things will improve if you have the will power and courage to walk through the difficulties. Dream of dried pomelo means lost opportunity which you will regret. Dreaming of you playing with pomelo or it thrown at you means child birth in family or happy occasions. There will be get-t...

Dreaming of pomegranate fruit is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means plenty and hope. It is also a sign of fertility and good health. It is also a sign of travel and happiness. Dreams of pomegranate fruit and you see them opening means you will unravel a secret. It also means you will decide to explore new healthy options. Dream of pomegranate fruit and you see them getting crushed or falling down and breaking means something you treasured or cared for will be broken or stolen. Dreaming of pomegranate fruit and you are happy in the dream means friends and party. It also means you will hear happy news about something you always wished for. Dreams of pomegranate fruit and there are other people means you there will be functions. It also means honor and success. Dreams of pomegranate fruit going bad is associated with failure and unexpected problems due something that was giving you happiness. Here are some other common meanings of dream about pome...

Dreaming of psycho killer is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you are thinking a lot of negative things and you will face unexpected difficulties due this. It also means you are being influenced by people who are more involved in fantasy and their actions that are far removed from reality. Dreams of psycho killer and you are waking up terrified means facing problems from strangers in unexpected places. Dream of psycho killer in a known place is warning sign about witnessing something gruesome. It also means you will decide to check out some hidden place or closed doors. You will also decide to do some detective work. Dreaming of psycho killer and if you know the person means prejudice and anger resulting in you thinking badly about a person. Dreams of psycho killer and you see colors and blood and lot of action means movies will have a great impact on you. It also means movies clouding your intelligence and doing stupid things.  Below ar...

Dreaming of president giving me money in dream is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. Dream of president is a sign that you will see change of luck and fortune. It also means recognition and success. Dreams of president giving me money also mean wish fulfillment, honor, success and achievement. Dream of president giving me money and there are other people around means acceptance and doing something different from the routine in near future. Dreaming of president giving me money and you see happy family members also means that you might come into public eye or might suddenly become famous. It is also a sign that you will be under some kind of stress. Dream of president and you are happy means opportunity to meet someone you always wished to meet. It also means help in your career because of interest shown by famous or powerful people. Dream of president and you wake up tensed or confused or sad means you might face scandal or public pressure. Something you did m...

Meditation during work refers to a mindset that helps us detach ourselves from the body and mind and remember our real nature (Atman) or, what amounts to the same, God, who dwells in the heart of all beings. For a beginner this amounts to refusing to identify with the body and the untrained mind, and trying to be a witness to his mental gyrations without getting affected by them. Practice enables one to become more alert and identify oneself with buddhi, the discriminative faculty. Incidentally, selfless work as a spiritual discipline is expected to result in this identification with buddhi, a step fundamental to any fruitful spiritual endeavour. We don’t work mechanically anymore, but with an awakened buddhi watching the movements of the mind and bringing it back to the task in hand every time it strays, following the Bhagavad Gita dictum: ‘Whenever the unsteady and restless mind strays, rein it in and bring it back to dwell on the Atman.’ Doing work with an alert mind is what Swami...