Oppiliappan Temple Thirunageswaram: Deities, Sculptures and Their Teachings - Uppiliappan Koil Oppiliappan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Bhagavan Vishnu. It is situated near Thirunageswaram, in the outskirts of Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. The old name of this place is Thiruvinnagar. The temple is built in Dravidian style of architecture and it is praised in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham, the Tamil collection of the Alvar saints from 6th to 9th centuries CE. It is counted as the 60th among 108 Divya Desams. Here Bhagavan Vishnu is worshipped as Oppiliappan, and Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped in the form of Bhudevi. In Hinduism, idols and sculptures are not simply decoration or art. According to Agama Shastras, the deity image is a form where the Divine is invited to dwell through prescribed rituals. The devotee does not worship stone or metal. He or she worships the Bhagavan who is present in that form. This is the base for understanding the images in this temple. The Pres...

Adhara Bhedas is the movement of the lower lip in dance. Indian classical dance consists of two parts – nritta (pure dance) and nritya with abhinaya (dancing with miming and gesticulation). Facial expressions in nritya with gestures express emotions. Natyashastra (200 BCE to 200 CE) contains a detailed analysis of the movements of angas (major limbs) and upangas (minor limbs) of the body. According to this classification, the head, hands, chest, sides (waist) and feet constitute the angas; adhara (lower lip) along with eyes, eyebrows, nose, chin and mouth constitute the upangas. The lower lip movements referred to as adhara bheda are important in angika abhinaya (the representation of feelings) like love, humor, pathos, courage, fear, disgust and wonder. Natyashastra mentions six different kinds of lower lip movements, generally used in nritya as well as a dramatic enactment. Khandana – depicted through frequent meeting of lips as in the case of talking, singing or eating. Cu...

Elayavoor Muchilot Kavu temple is located at Elayavoor in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Muchilottu Bhagavathi. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for four days in Malayalam Vrischika Masam – Vrischikam 25 to Vrischikam 28 (December 11 to December 14). The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Elayavoor Muchilottu Kavu temple are Kannangattu Bhagavathi theyyam, Vishnumoorthi theyyam, Narambil Bhagavathy theyyam, Puliyoor Kali, Puliyoor Kannan, Gulikan and Muchilottu Bhagavathi theyyam. This is a typical Kerala style temple seen throughout the Kannur region. The main deity is worshipped in a traditional chathura sreekovil (square sanctum sanctorum). The roof and walls of the shrines are decorated with traditional motifs. There are other smaller sreekovils for other deities. Some deities are worshipped atop square platform and under trees. Important pujas and rituals are performed on Sankranti day as per traditional Malayala Masam.

Periyadan Illathu Veedu Tharavadu Devasthanam temple is located at Kadannappalli in Kannur district, Kerala. The theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held once in three years for two days in Malayalam Vrischika Masam – Vrischikam 27 and Vrischikam 28 (December 13 and December 14). Currently there are no information regarding the theyyams performed at Periyadan Illathu Veedu Tharavadu Devasthanam temple. This is an ancient tharavadu temple and the deities are worshipped within the tharavadu, in sreekovil (square sanctums), under trees and atop square platforms which are exposed to elements. Important pujas and rituals are performed on Sankranti day in every month.

Iduvungal Sree Vishnumoorthi temple is located on the Kanhangad - Kasaragod State Highway, Izzat Nagar, Kalnad in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Vishnumoorthi. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for eight days in Malayalam Vrischika and Dhanu Masam – Vrischikam 25 to Dhanu 2 (December 10 to December 17). The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Iduvungal Sree Vishnumoorthi temple are Vishnumoorthi, Rakteshwari theyyam and Gulikan theyyam. This is a typical Kerala style temple seen throughout the Kannur region. The main deity is worshipped in a traditional chathura sreekovil (square sanctum sanctorum). There are other smaller sreekovils for other deities. Some deities are worshipped atop square platform and under trees. Important pujas and rituals are performed on Sankranti day as per traditional Malayala Masam.

Ayilyam Nakshatra 2024 predictions are based on Malayalam Nakshatram or birth star Kerala astrology. As per Ayilyam Nakshatra phalam 2024, this nakshatra born people will get back the money that was given to someone or to an organization in 2024. Good months are February, April, October and December 2024. January, March, June and August 2024 are bad months. May, July, September and November 2024 will be stagnant period with not much gain. You will realize a mistake in the last moment and thus will avoid embarrassment and loss. You will make gains through water related matters. You will get opportunity to work abroad. Children will make you proud. You will face health issues due to a bad habit. You will be unhappy and disillusioned with the attitude of someone you had helped.  Due to difference of opinion with superiors or management you will quit job and join a better one. Those looking for new job will face some serious difficulties in the beginning but things will cha...

Appakkadavu Muthappan temple is located on the Koodali - Thandappuram- Chekkikulam Road at Appakkadav near Chakkarakkal in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Muthappan. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Vrischika Masam – Vrischikam 27 and Vrischikam 28 (December 13 and December 14). The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Appakkadavu Muthappan temple are Muthappan and Thiruvappana. This is a typical Kerala style temple seen through out the Kannur region. The main deity is worshipped in a traditional chathura sreekovil (square sanctum sanctorum). There are other smaller sreekovils for other deities. Some deities are worshipped atop square platform and under trees. Important pujas and rituals are performed on Sankranti day as per traditional Malayala Masam.

Minimalism is a modern concept that primarily focuses on simplifying one's life, reducing clutter, and emphasizing essential elements. It can be practiced by people of various religious and cultural backgrounds. Minimalism, as a lifestyle and design philosophy, does not have any direct or inherent connection to the Hindu religion or its beliefs. However, there are some indirect connections that individuals who practice both Hinduism and minimalism might draw: Simplicity: Hinduism has a long tradition of emphasizing simplicity and contentment. Many Hindu teachings promote detachment from material possessions and a focus on spiritual growth. This aligns with the minimalist principle of reducing clutter and materialism. Non-Attachment: Hinduism teaches the concept of non-attachment (vairagya), which is the idea of not becoming overly attached to worldly possessions and desires. Minimalism encourages a similar attitude of not being overly attached to material possessions. Medita...

Dreaming of Laffer curve is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you are too much stressed and tensed especially related to work and wealth. It is going to cause health issues, relationship problems and unwanted fears. Dreams of Laffer curve also means you will be tired soon and you will wish of something better in life. Dream of Laffer curve and you are not seen in the dream means you will ignore good advice of other people regarding your life style and also regarding money management. Dreaming of Laffer curve and you see other people means depression or other kind of mental illness. You will spend time with people who are facing mental illness. It also means unwanted competition and worries. Dreams of Laffer curve and you see too many graphs, diagrams and charts means overthinking. It also means problems at workplace following you to home and causing havoc. Dream of Laffer curve and you see darkness or just colors mean peace. You will decide...

Dreaming of ladybugs in your mouth is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will ignore precaution and approach something purely based on its external appearance. It also means you getting scammed or cheated in near future. Dream of ladybugs in your mouth and you are happy means financial fortune and change of luck. Dream of ladybugs in your mouth and you wake up terrified or crying or totally disturbed in the dream means witnessing something weird. It also means unexpected problems during a normal day. It also means forced to do things that you will not normally do. Dreaming of ladybugs in your mouth and they are growing means you will bite more than you can chew. It also means greediness causing damage. It also means getting into fights with people without realizing their strength. Dreams of ladybugs in your mouth and it is changing color means lack of clarity in thinking. Dream of ladybugs in your mouth and you are chewing them means you...