Pongala is always put in a new clay pot. The new pot represents human body and the payasam that is cooked in the vessel represents the mind filled with ignorance. The ego, hatred, desires and fear in the mind boils over and a clean and pure mind is offered to Goddess. The new clay pot also represents Surya, the pratyaksha brahman, the visible god. മണ്ണ് ശരീരത്തെയും കലം താഴികകുടത്തെയും സൂചിപ്പിക്കുന്നു . കലത്തിലാണ് പൊങ്കാല സമർപ്പിക്കേണ്ടത് . ഞാന്‍ എന്ന അഹംഭാവം വെടിഞ്ഞ് ആത്മസമർപ്പണം നടത്തണം . മൺകലം മനുഷ്യശരീരവും പായസം മനസ്സുമാണ് . അഗ്നിയുടെ ചൂടുകൊണ്ട് അരി തിളച്ചുമറിയുന്നു . മനസ്സ് നിഷ്കളങ്കമാകുമ്പോഴാണ് പായസം ദേവിക്ക് നിവേദിക്കുന്നത് . പഞ്ചഭൂതം കൊണ്ടുള്ള ശരീരത്തിൽ നിറഞ്ഞു നിൽക്കുന്ന ഈശ്വരചൈതന്യത്തെ കാമ ക്രോധ ലോഭ മോഹ മദം മത്സര്യം എന്നീവ ദുഷ്ടതകളാല്‍ മറച്ചു വച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു . ഇവ തിളച്ചു മറിഞ്ഞ് ആവിയാക്കി അമ്മയുടെ കാലിലർപ്പിക്കുന്ന ചടങ്ങാണ് പൊങ്കാല . ആഹാരം അവസാനിക്കാത്ത അക്ഷയപാത്രമാണ് മൺകലം . ദേവിപാദപത്മങ്ങളിൽ നമ്മുടെ ദുരിതങ്ങളും പുണ്യവും സമർപ...

Maitri is friendship in Hinduism and is a quality that Sage Patanjali calls upon a seeker of peace to cultivate. In Yogasutra of Patanjali, various ways of making the mind peaceful and calm are described (1.33-39) for an aspirant who desires to make the mind stable. By nature the human mind has an innate tendency to run after objects of enjoyment. As explained in Katha Upanishad (II.1.1), the creator of the universe has himself made the sense organs in such a way that they have a natural inclination to get attracted towards objects of enjoyment. They pull the mind outside and thus make it unsteady. That gives rise to an endless process of desire. Unless this process of desire is overcome completely, there is no possibility of making the unsteady and unstable mind peaceful. Hence Sage Patanjali recommends that an aspirant on the path of Yoga must, first of all, bring about a basic change in the natural tendency of the mind to “run outside.” This change can be brought about by seve...

In Hindu religion, Shiva and Goddess Parvati are considered to be the ideal couple. Shiva is at his happiest form when he is with Goddess Parvati. It is believed that when he is with Goddess Parvati,  he is ever ready to help his devotees from various forms of problems. Here is a Shiva Parvati Mantra to stop divorce and save marriage. The mantra can be chanted by both men and women. Shiva Parvati Mantra To Stop Divorce ॐ शिवाशक्तिऐक्यरूपिण्यै नमः  Om Shivashaktiaikyarupiniye Namah The mantra should be chanted 108 times after taking bath during the pradosham period – 1.5 hours before sunset. The person chanting the mantra should sitting facing northeast and wear kumkum and bhasma together. White color flowers and white color sweet should be offered.

Dashama puja in Chaitra month is dedicated to Goddess Dashama and is observed on Chaitra Krishna Paksha Dashami or the tenth day during dark or waning phase of moon in Chaitra month (March – April) as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Rajasthan. The ritual is observed for prosperity and good fortune. Dashama Puja in Chaitra Month 2027 is on April 1. Devotees who are facing an adversity ('dasha' in Gujarati) and want to appease Goddess Dashama to overcome it. Goddess Dashama is widely worshipped in rural Gujarat and Rajasthan and in cities by the lower socio-economic groups. The Vrat katha dedicated to the Goddess is read on the day. Some devotees observe a 24 hour fast on the day and end the fasting with udyapan on the next day. The most important puja and ritual dedicated to Goddess Dashama is observed for nine days in Shravan month.

Below Devi Mahatmyam prayer in Malayalam. The prayer is chanted for achieving peace and prosperity. It is widely believed that the prayer helps in finding relief to even the deadliest diseases. സർവ ദോഷങ്ങളും ദുരിതങ്ങളും അകലാനും ഐശ്വര്യ സമൃദ്ധിക്കും ദേവീമാഹാത്മ്യം പാരായണം ചെയ്യാം . കുങ്കുമം , ചന്ദനം , ഭസ്മം ഇവ   മൂന്നും ചേര്‍ത്തു തൊടുന്നത് ത്രിപുര സുന്ദരീ പ്രതീകമാണ് . ദേവീ മാഹാത്മ്യം യാ ദേവീ സര്‍വ്വ ഭൂതേഷു വിഷ്ണുമായേതിശബ്ദിതാ നമഃസ്തസ്യൈ നമഃസ്തസ്യൈ നമഃസ്തസ്യൈ നമോ നമഃ   യാ ദേവീ സര്‍വ്വ ഭൂതേഷു ചേതനേത്യഭിധീയതേ നമഃസ്തസ്യൈ നമഃസ്തസ്യൈ നമഃസ്തസ്യൈ നമോ നമഃ   യാ ദേവീ സര്‍വ്വ ഭൂതേഷു ബുദ്ധിരൂപേണ സംസ്ഥിതാ    നമഃസ്തസ്യൈ നമഃസ്തസ്യൈ നമഃസ്തസ്യൈ നമോ നമഃ   യാ ദേവീ സര്‍വ്വ ഭൂതേഷു നിദ്രാരൂപേണ സംസ്ഥിതാ    നമഃസ്തസ്യൈ നമഃസ്തസ്യൈ നമഃസ്തസ്യൈ നമോ നമഃ   യാ ദേവീ സര്‍വ്വ ഭൂതേഷു ക്ഷുധാരൂപേണ സംസ്ഥിതാ    നമഃസ്തസ്യൈ നമഃസ്തസ്യൈ നമഃസ്തസ്യൈ നമോ നമഃ   യാ ദേവീ സര്‍വ്വ ഭൂതേഷു ഛായാ...

Lalitha Panchavimshati is chanted for attaining peace and prosperity. Here is the Lalitha Panchavimshati in Malayalam lyrics or text. The prayer is chanted for good health and also for desire fulfillment. ശ്രീലളിതാ പഞ്ചവിംശതി നാമാവലി സിംഹാസനേശീ ലളിതാ മഹാരാജ്ഞി വരാങ്കുശ ചാപനീ ത്രിപുരാ ചൈവ മഹാത്രിപുര സുന്ദരി ചക്രേശ്വരി മഹാദേവി കാമേശീ പരമേശ്വരി കാമരാജപ്രിയാ കാമകോടികാ ചക്രവർത്തിനീ മഹാവിദ്യാ ശിവാനന്ദവല്ലഭാ സർവ്വ പാടലാ കുലനാഥാമ്നായനാഥാ സർവ്വാമ്നായ നിവാസിനി ശൃംഗാരനായികാ ചേതി പഞ്ചവിംശതി നാമഭി : സ്തൂവന്തി യേ മഹാഭാഗം ലളിതാം പരമേശ്വരീം തേ പ്രാപ്നുവന്തി   സൗഭാഗ്യം അഷ് ‌ ടൗ സിദ്ധിർ മഹദ്യഥാ.

Dreaming of being in China is a sign of progress as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means desire fulfillment related to travel or a job. It also means experiencing something different. Dreams of being in China also mean a new relationship or friendship or better career prospects in an unknown land. It also means you will take risk to get a desire fulfilled. Dream of being in China and you are seen in executive dress in the dream means you will stay away from your hometown for a considerable period of time. It also means job related transfer. Dreaming of being in China and you are not seen in the dream means missed opportunity. You will blame other people for your failure even though you know it is your fault. Dreams of being in China and you seem lost or keep asking strangers for something is a sign of confusion in life. You will be forced to choose between two important things. Dream of being in China and you wake up terrified or angry or crying means getting i...

Dreaming of an eagle attacking you is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you are doing something illegal or bad and you need to stop it otherwise your life will be in danger. It also means you will be entering and disturbing something and you have no reason to do it. Dreams of an eagle attacking you also means overconfidence will result in severe damage. It also means you will take something or someone for granted and this will result in your failure. Dreams of eagle attacking you and it is taking place in an unknown place means trouble during journey. It also means you should do your research properly before venturing into a new place or doing something new. Dreaming of eagle attacking you and you are fighting it means you will stand your ground and taken on a bully. It also means showing courage when other people are doing nothing. Dream of eagle attacking you in a known place means enemies will be active and might be planning a surprise att...

Religion has its essentials and non-essentials. In non-essentials one religion differs from another, but the essentials are found to be the same in all. The votaries of different religions might have to worship in different temples, churches or mosques, in different postures and facing different directions, to bathe in different rivers, to go to different pilgrimages and to observe different rituals and ceremonies, but truth, purity, discrimination, dispassion, renunciation, love of God, concentration of mind, unselfishness and so on are common in all, though called by different names. Men fight over creeds, doctrines, forms and ceremonies, which are but secondary details. Few care to find out the common bases of religions, which are the primary things. Many sectarian quarrels would have ceased, much bloodshed would have been averted, many lives would have been spared, had men cared to open their eyes to see the fundamental truths in all religions. Truth and purity in thought, spee...

Dreaming of ants on the wall is a positive sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means your hard work will help you to achieve success. It is also a sign of you following a person who is doing something different. Dreams of ants on the wall and it is in an unknown place means you will move into a new place in search of a job or better lifestyle. Dream of ants on the wall and they are black in color means spiritual progress and better understanding of a situation. It also means you will get an early warning sign about a bad person or situation. Dreaming of ants on the wall and they are termites means problems in your home. It also means old incidents and frustrations will result in fights in the family. Dreams of fire ants climbing the wall means lack of attention and procrastination will cause damage to property. It also means financial loss due to negligence. Here are several other possible interpretations of ants on the wall dream: 1. Hard Work and Diligence A...