Rukmini Harana is an event which celebrates the marriage between Madanmohan and Rukmini. It is a grand festival at Puri Jagannath Temple. It falls during Nirjala Ekadashi day (Jyeshta Shukla Ekadashi). Story of Rukmini Harana Rukmini longs to wed Krishna. The princess of Vidharbha, she might well be free to do so, only her brother […]
Chandan Shashti is an auspicious day and vrat which is observed on Shukla Paksha Shashti in Vaishakh Month as per Hindu calendar. In 2024, Chandan Shashti date is May 13. Chandan Shashti has some significance in Bengali calendar. Women keep fasting or Upvaas on Chandan Shashti and break their fast in the evening after moon […]
Bhramari is an incarnation of Mata Parvati. Bhramari is known as the Goddess of bees. She is mentioned in the Devi Mahatmya. The Devi Bhagavata Purana mentions her greatness shown to the living beings of the entire universe and describes her supreme powers. Once there lived a powerful demon known as Arunasura. He didn’t like […]
Amirdha Narayana Perumal Temple, Thirukadaiyur… Similar to the wonderful Amirthakateswarar samedha Abirami Amman temple at Thirukadaiyur, there is also a Vishnu Temple at Thirukadaiyur known as Sri Amirdha Narayana Perumal Samedha Amirdha Valli Thayar Temple. Those who visit Amirthakateswarar Temple, must also visit Amirtha Narayana Perumal Temple, in order to get full benefit of worship! […]
Shankaracharya & Celibacy – was Shankaracharya a celibate (Brahmachari), he experienced the pleasures of life by entering into a King’s body..? Shankaracharya had experienced the pleasures of life by entering into the body of a king. How then could he be considered celibate? Is celibacy (Brahmacharya) of the body or of the mind? It is of […]
The Yaksheshwar avatar was taken by Lord Shiva in order to remove the pride and ego of the Devas after they consumed the divine nectar, Amrit after churning the divine ocean, Parkadal. After the consumption of the divine nectar, the Devas were become very healthier and also attained great powers, and hence, they began to […]
Narasimha Jayanti Puja Muhurat 2024, Timings are given here. 21 May 2024 is Narasimha Jayanti. The general auspicious time for Narasimha Jayanti Puja is Abhijit Muhurat. On 21 May 2024, Abhijit Muhurat is between 11:40 AM and 12:34 PM. Nrisimha Jayanti Sayampooja Timings, 21 May 2024 Pratah Kala Puja Timings – – Udaya Kala Puja Timings […]
Basava Jayanti (Basaveshwara Jayanthi) is the birth anniversary of Basavanna, the founding saint of the Lingayat sect in Karnataka and some parts of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. In 2024, Basava Jayanti date is May 10. It falls on Akshaya Tritiya, Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Vaishakha Masam. Basava Jayanti is celebrated with utmost gaiety in Karnataka. […]
Narasimha Navaratri is dedicated to worship the half-lion and half-man form of Lord Vishnu, Lord Narasimha. In 2024, Narasimha Navaratri begins on May 12 and ends on May 21. Nrisimha Navaratri is celebrated for nine days; begins on Vaishakha Shukla Panchami and ends on Narasimha Chaturdashi or Narasimha Jayanti day (Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdasi). This festival […]
Gautama Maharishi was a Vedic sage in Hinduism, and also was mentioned in the sacred texts of Jainism and Buddhism. He had authored some portions of Rig Veda. He was the son of Rahugana. The sons of Gautama are Vamadeva and Nodha. His wife is Ahalya, and he cursed her to become a stone, since […]
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Rishikesh… Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a famous temple dedicated to Nilkanth Nath, who is an aspect of Lord Shiva. The temple is just about 32 km far away from Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, India, and the temple art and architecture are very good. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is […]
Pralayakaleshwarar Temple, Pennadam…. Sri Pralayakaleswarar is a form of LORD SHIVA, who is also known as, Sri Sudarkozhundeeswarar, Sri Kadanthai Nathar, Sri Kaivazhangeesar in the most popular Sri Pralayakaleshwarar Temple, Pennadam. Here Ma Shakti Devi is worshipped as Sri Aamodanambal, Sri Kadanthai Nayaki, and as Sri Azhagiya Kadhali. The sacred temple pond present in this […]
Akshardham Temple, Delhi | Swami Narayan Akshardham, New Delhi.. ‘Akshardham’ means the divine abode of Lord Swaminarayan. He looks like a royal prince, and also like a humble saint! it is an ultimate place of devotion, purity and peace. Swaminarayan Akshardham at New Delhi is a Mandir – an abode of God, a house of […]
Ammapally Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple.. There is a wonderful temple for Lord Rama, and it is situated at Ammapally which is located at a distance of 30 km from Hyderabad, and 5 km from Shamshabad Bus Stop. Sri Sita Rama Chandra Swamy Temple of Ammapally is a very ancient Temple and famous for film shootings. […]
वेदों में अग्नि की माहात्म्य यज्ञादि कर्मों में अग्नि के नाम एवं वेदों में अग्नि की महत्ता अग्नि की उत्पत्ति के सम्बन्ध में पौराणिक गाथा इस प्रकार है-सर्वप्रथम धर्म की वसु नामक पत्नी से अग्नि उत्पन्न हुआ। उसकी पत्नी स्वाहा से उसके तीन पुत्र हुए- पावक पवमान शुचि छठे मन्वन्तर में वसु की वसुधारा नामक […]
षोडश मातृका गौरी पद्मा शची मेधा, सावित्री विजया जया । देवसेना स्वधा स्वाहा, मातरो लोकमातरः॥ धृतिः पुष्टिस्तथा तुष्टिः, आत्मनः कुलदेवता । गणेशेनाधिका ह्येता, वृद्धौ पूज्याश्च षोडश॥ गौरी :- स्वामी भगवान शिव :- हिमालय की पुत्री तथा शिव की अर्द्धागिनी के रूप में अंकित हैं। वे देवी, दुर्गा, गौरी, पार्वती, उमा आदि 108 नामों से विख्यात […]
Apart from Panakala Narasimha Swamy, there is another Narasimha Swamy Temple in Mangalagiri – Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple. It is located t the foot of the Mangalagiri hill. This temple’s origin is traced to the time of Yudhishtira, the eldest of the pandavas. Yudhishtira is said to be the founder of the chief image of this […]
Limbadri Gutta Narasimha Swamy Temple, Bheemgal in Nizamabad district of Telangana is one of the popular Temples dedicated to Lord Narasimha Swamy. The Temple is located on a hill named ‘Nimbachalam’, which means a hill full of Neem trees. Brahmotsavams in Karthika Masam, Narasimha Jayanti Utsavams in Vaishakha Masam, Pushya Saptahotsavam in Pushya Masam and […]
We can see the wonderful appearance of the stars in the sky from our terrace and from our balcony. Some stars shines brighter than others, and it seems to look closer to our eyes, though stars are very much distanced from the earth. Stars are formed before several millions of years, and they exist during […]
Dance is very favourite to Lord Shiva, and in the form of Nataraja, he used to perform Bharatanatyam dance in order to maintain peace and prosperity in the universe. During the time of Lord Shiva’s dancing, his divine attendant, Lord Nandikeshwar used to hold the Damaru (Divine musical instrument) on his hand, and he used […]