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Hariyali Teej 2011 date
Hariyali Teej is an important ritual observed by women in North India in the Shravan Month. Hariyali Teej 2011 date is August 2. It is observed three days after Shravan Amavasi and is the first of the three important Teej festivals in North India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On the day, women pray for the welfare of their husbands and for a happy married life.In some regions, Hariyali Teej is dedicated to the eternal love of Lord Krishna and Radha. Some Hindu communities worship...
Nag Panchami 2011 Snake Festival in India Naga Panchami Manasa Devi Ashtanag Puja
Nag Panchami, or Nagpanchami, is dedicated to the worship of Nag or Snakes. Naga Panchami 2011 date is August 4 as per traditional Hindu calendar. It is observed in the month of Shravan (July – August) and in eastern parts of India also during the Ashar Month (June – July). The festival is observed on the fifth day after Shravan Amavasi (no moon day) in most places.Snakes, known as Nagas, are worshipped in Hinduism religion and the two of the most popular Gods in Hindu Religion – Lord Vishnu...
Goswami Tulsidas Jayanti 2011 Date August 6
Tulsidas Jayanti celebrates the birthday of Goswami Tulsidas who is the author of the Ramcharitmanas. In 2011, the date of Goswami Tulsidas Jayanti is August 6. Some calendars in western part of India has marked it on August 5. The original Valmiki Ramayana in Sanskrit was only understood by scholars and it was Tulisdas’s Ram-charit-manas in Hindi that popularized the epic in Hindi heartland in India. Ramcharitmanas was written by Tulsidas in Awadhi, a dialect of Hindi. Tulsidas Jayanti is...
Onam Special Trains 2011 from Chennai to Ernakulam and Shornur via Palakkad
Southern Railway of Indian Railways has announced special trains for Onam festival in 2011 from Chennai in Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam and Shornur in Kerala. The special train will run on Sundays and Mondays in August and September 2011. In Kerala, these trains will have stops at Palakkad, Ottapalam, Thrisur and Aluva. Advance reservation has started for all the below trains.Onam is the harvest of Kerala and in 2011, Thiruonam is on September 9.Onam Special Trains 2011 from Chennai to Ernakulam...
Thiruonam – Onam 2011 Date Onam is the harvest of Kerala
Onam, which breaks all barriers of caste, creed and religion, is the most anticipated festival in Kerala and by Malayalis around the world. Thiruonam is the day when the Asura King Mahabali (Maveli) comes to visit his subjects. Each house in Kerala decks up to welcome King Maveli, who during his reign made the ideas of a utopian rule a reality. In 2011, the date of Onam is September 9. Onam is celebrated over four days – first Onam or Onnam Onam is on September 8. Second Onam or the most important...
Shani Dosha Parihara How to overcome bad effects of Shani in Horoscope?
Shani Dosha is the bad effects caused by the positioning of Shani in a person’s horoscope. Shani dosha parihara include various prayers, pujas and rituals performed by people affected by it. The most widely practiced pariharas are Saturday fasting, prayers to Hanuman, Ganesha and Shiva. Ayyappa is also worshipped in South India to overcome difficulties of Shani.Visit to Hanuman, Shani and Ganesha temples on Saturdays is highly effective in keeping a check on Shani Dosha.The offerings that can...
Thirunelli Temple Pictures Virtual Tour of Thirunelli Temple in Kerala View Photos in 360 degrees
Thirunelli Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu and is located in Wayanad District in Kerala. It is an important temple in North Kerala for offering Shradh, Tarpan and Pindaan to the dead parents and relatives. Leen Thobias of p4panorama.com has created an online virtual tour of Thirunelli Temple with pictures. You can view the temple photos in 360 degree. There are total 10 images of the outside of the temple including the famous Papanashini.The temple is a great example of Kerala style...
Sant Baba Maharaj Arvikar Jayanti
Sant Baba Maharaj Arvikar was a popular modern saint in Maharashtra who worked tirelessly to spread the message of divine love and equality of all living beings. Sant Baba Maharaj Arvikar Jayanti 2011 date is August 12. The followers of Baba Maharaj Arvikar believe that he was an incarnation of Sri Krishna.Baba Maharaj Arvikar Jayanti is annually observed in Shravan month as per traditional calendar followed in Maharashtra. He strongly advocated that all people can attain moksha through devotion...
Adi Mulaikattu Urchavam in Madurai Meenakshi Temple, Tamil Nadu
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Pradosham August 2011 Monthly Shiva Pradosh Fasting dates in August 2011
Pradosham, also known as Pradosh Vrat, is an auspicious day associated with Shiva and Parvati. August 2011 Pradosham dates are August 11 and August 26. Pradosham occurs twice in a Hindu month – once each during the waning (Krishna Paksha) and waxing phase (Shukla Paksha) of the moon.The Pradosham period is in the evening from 1.5 hours before sunset and 1 hour after sunset. The fast which began at sunrise is broken during the period.Most devotees make it a point to be present at a Shiva temple...
Vavu Bali 2011 in Kerala Karkidaka Vavu Bali on July 30 2011
Vavu Bali, or Karkidaka Vavu Bali, is a ritual dedicated to dead ancestors performed by Hindus in Kerala in the Malayalam month of Karkidakam. Vavu Bali 2011 date is July 30. Dead parents, grand parents, relatives and ancestors are remembered on the no moon day (Karutavavu) in Karkidaka Masam and ‘Shraddham’ for them is performed on the seashore and on riverbanks. The ritual performed for the souls of dead is referred as ‘Bali’ in Kerala and Vavu is Amavasi or no moon day.The importance of...
Seventeen Mukhi Rudraksha 17 faced Rudraksha Benefits Mantras Importance
Tags : 17 faced Rudraksha, 17 faced Rudraksha Benefits, 17 faced Rudraksha Importance, 17 faced Rudraksha Mantras, Importance of Seventeen Mukhi Rudraksha, Rudraksha, Rudraksha Beads, Rudrakshas, Seventeen Mukhi Rudraksha, Seventeen Mukhi Rudraksha Benefits, Seventeen Mukhi Rudraksha MantrasBead of seventeen faced Rudraksha is well known in itself. Physically seventeen mukhi rudraksha has naturally occurring seventeen lines originating from one end to another end. This Rudraksha is represented as...
Tumburu Theertham at Tirumala Story of Tumburu Gandharva Tirth at Tirupati
Tumburu Theertham is a sacred lake at Tirumala and it is deep in the jungles. It is around 6 km from Papanasam into the jungles. TTD opens a bridge that gives easy access to Tumburu Theertham on the Phalguna Purnima day (February – March). There is an interesting story that is associated with Tumburu Gandharva Tirth.Legend has it that Tumburu Gandharva had cursed his lazy wife to become a frog and live in the lake in Tirumala. Tumburu Gandharva later repented and told his wife that she will...
Bheemana Amavasya Vrata July 2011
Bheemana Amavasya Vrata is observed by Hindu women on Ashada Amavasya in Karnataka and is dedicated to Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Bheemana Amavasya Vrata 2011 date is July 30. It is observed on the no moon day (Amavasya) in the Kannada month of Ashada (July – August). On the day women pray for the well being of their husbands, brothers and other male members in the family. A pair of lamps made using mud known as Kalikamba is made on the day. It represents Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Thambittu...
Shani Shingnapur Shravan Month Pujas
Shani Shingnapur Temple is Maharashtra is one of the popular temples dedicated to Shani Bhagavan. Shravan or Sawan month is considered highly auspicious for offering prayers to Shani. Special prayers are held on Saturdays in Shravan month at Shani Shingapur. Another auspicious day is Amavasya or No moon day. Shravan month in 2011 in Maharashtra is from July 31 to August 29.Those suffering from bad positioning of Shani in horoscope offer special prayers during Saturdays and Amavasya in the...
Kaliya Ghat in Vrindavan Spot from where Sri Krishna jumped into Yamuna to Fight Snake Kaliya
Kaliya Ghat, located in Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh, is believed to be spot from where Sri Krishna jumped into Yamuna River to fight the huge snake Kaliya. The serpent had poisoned the waters of Yamuna making it unfit to drink. Kaliya Ghat is next to the Varaha Ghat and is located near the Gautam Rishi Ashram near the ISKCON Sri Krishna Balarama Temple in Vrindavan.River Yamuna no longer flows near the Ghat as it used to during the time of Sri Krishna. The River has drifted a few kilometers...
Sri Sri Ravishankar Thoughts In which everything has come up, Exists and Dissolves That is God
God is the Generator, Operator and Destroyer. Some people have a wrong understanding of God. Our understanding of God is that he is omnipotent, waits for you to make a mistake and then gets angry. But no, God has given you intelligence and the discriminative power. This is established in the laws of nature.Animals do not violate the laws of nature, they do not have indigestion. Forests do not make mistakes unless man meddles with it.In which everything has come up, exists and dissolves – That...
Story of Nahusha in Hindu Tradition
Nahusha was a king who had performed 100 Ashwamedha Yajnas. He had become so powerful and was chosen to take the place of Indra by Devas. Indra was then hiding in Manasarovar as result of a curse. once he received the title of Devendra, Nahusha became arrogant. He started to harass women in Devlok. He even did not spare Indrani – the wife of Indra.Devas and saints tolerated Nahusha as without a leader the Asuras (demons) would attack and defeat them.Fed up with Nahusha, Indrani approached ...
Gautam Nag Yatra in Anantnag District in Jammu and Kashmir
Gautam Nag Yatra is organized to a sacred spot in Anantnag District in Jammu and Kashmir. The sacred place is dedicated to Goutam Rishi. Gautam Nag Yatra 2011 date is September 8. It is annually organized on the Ekadasi day during Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha. The place is also frequented by Amarnath Yatra devotees.The popular belief is that Gautam Rishi meditated and did penance at Goutam Nag. The picturesque spot is noted for its fruit trees, spring and canals. There is a temple at the spot ...
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga August 2011 Date and Time Good days for Buying
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is a good day for moving into new house, opening of shops, buying gold, bikes and cars, booking of cars and other auspicious ceremonies as per Hindu panchang and calendar, especially those followed in North India. In August 2011, Sarvarta Siddhi Yoga dates are August 6, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25, 26 and August 31, 2011. Below is the detail time for August 2011.On August 6, 2011 – Sarvartha Siddha Yoga is from sunrise to 9:06 PM.On August 8 – from sunrise to 6:27 PM.On...
Sawan Parikrama Visiting Shiva Temples in Agra in Shravan Month
Visiting Shiva Temples in Shravan month is highly auspicious especially on Mondays (Somvar) in the month. Sawan Parikrama in Agra is the circumnavigation of four temples on foot for about 50 kilometers. The four temples are Rajeshwar Temple, Kailash Temple, Balkeshwar Temple and Prithvi Nath Temple. The Shravan Parikrama at Agra is held on the second Monday of Sawan month as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India.Thousands of devotees join in the walk to these four temples. Those...
Hayagriva Jayanti 2011, Hayagreeva Jayanthi in 2011
Tags : Hayagreeva Jayanthi, Hayagreeva Jayanthi 2011, Hayagriva Jayanti, Hayagriva Jayanti 2011, Hayagriva Jayanti on Shravan Purnima, Rakhi festival, Rakhi Festival 2011, Shravan Purnima, Shravan Purnima 2011Hayagriva Jayanti or Hayagreeva Jayanthi is the first appearance day of Lord Hayagriva, the God of wisdom and knowledge. Hayagriva Jayanti 2011 date is August 13. Hayagriva Jayanthi falls on Shravan Purnima, the Full Moon day in Shravan month (August). Hayagriva Jayanti is also known as Hayagreeva...
Download Govinda Ashtakam Lyrics pdf in English Telugu Tamil Hindi
Govinda Ashtakam is a prayer dedicated to Sri Krishna and is believed to have been composed by Jagad Guru Adi Shankaracharya. The prayer is a praise to wonderful aspects and leelas of Govinda. Prapatti website is now offering the lyrics of Govinda Ashtakam in English, Telugu and Tamil. You can download it in pdf format.Link - Govinda Ashtakam in TeluguLink – Govinda Ashtakam Lyrics in TamilLink – Govinda Ashtakam EnglishDownload Govinda Ashtakam Lyrics pdf in English Telugu Tamil Hin...
Shravan Shukrawar Vrat, Friday Puja in Shravan Month
Shravan Shukrawar Vrat or Friday puja in Shravan month is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, mainly observed in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Andhra Pradesh. In 2011, Shravan Shukrawar Vrat dates are: August 5, 12, 19 & August 26. The second Friday of Shravani month is observed as Varalakshmi Vratham in AP, Varmahalakshmi Festival in Karnataka, Maharashtra & Gujarat. Goddess Varalakshmi, an aspect of Goddess Lakshmi, is worshipped on this day.Jiviti Puja or Jara Jivantika...
Why one should not cut trees on Amavasya?
Amavasya is the no moon day (some call it as new moon) in a traditional Hindu lunar calendar. There is a belief among many Hindu communities that trees should not be cut on Amavasya day – especially if the wood is meant for any type of construction or for carving Murti (deity to be worshipped in Temple) or for sculptures.The popular belief is that on the Amavasya day, the moon resides in water and on trees on earth. Therefore cutting trees on the day is a great mistake – one has to take many...
Visalakshi Yatra Vishalakshi Shravan Yatra
Visalakshi Yatra is dedicated to Goddess Vishalakshi – an incarnation of Goddess Shakti. Goddess Visalakshi is worshipped at the spot where the Karna Kundala (ear ring) of Goddess Sati fell. The temple dedicated to Vishalakshi is located at Varanasi and in Shravan month a yatra is organized to the temple. Visalakshi Yatra 2011 date is August 16.It is observed on the third day during the shukla paksha or waxing phase of moon in Shravan month.Visalakshi Temple is counted among the 18 Shaktipeetah...
Birth of Dronacharya Story of Birth of Drona in the Mahabharata
The birth of Dronacharya, the Guru of the Pandavas and Kauravas in the Mahabharata, is very interesting. It would not be wrong to say that Dronacharya is the first test tube baby in the world. Rishi Bharadwaja is the father of Dronacharya and mother is an Apasara name Krithaji.One evening Rishi Bharadwaja was getting ready to do his evening prayers. He went to the Ganga River to take his usual bath but was amazed to find a beautiful woman bathing at his usual spot in the river.On seeing Rishi...
Budh Pujan in Shravan Month
Budh Pujan, a vrat dedicated to Lord Budha (Planet Mercury) of Navagrahas, is observed on Budhwar (Wednesdays) in Shravan Month. In 2011, Bidh Pujan dates are: August 3, 10, 17, and August 24. It is mainly observed in Maharashtra and some places in Karnataka and Gujarat.Those who are suffering from the Budh graha dosh, can perform Budh Pujan in Shravan month to get rid of the Budha graha dosh. Read Budha Graha Gayatri Mantra here.Budh Pujan in Shravan Mon...
Vittal Pujan on Budhvar in Shravan Month
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Mauna Panchami Vrat during Shrabani Mela 2011, 20 July 2011
20 July 2011 is Mauna Panchami, today, Wednesday. It is observed widely in Deoghar Baba Baidyanath Dham during Shrabani Mela and some other pilgrimage sites where Kanwaris perform Shiva Puja. It is observed on Krishna Paksha Panchami in Shravan month as per North Indian Hindi calendars. Mauna Panchami is a vrat of silence and mental peace. In Hindu way of living, Mauna has great significance. Lord Dakshinamurthi, an aspect of Lord Shiva, is worshipped on Maun Panchami.Serpent Gods (Naga Devtas like...
Vyatipata Yoga August 2011 Date and Time
Vyatipata Yoga Tithi is an inauspicious and bad period as per Hindu calendar and Panchang. The popular belief is that things performed during the period will not be successful. In August 2011 there is Vyatipata Yoga on August 1 and August 26. The time is detailed below.August 1, 2011 – The time is from 12:53 AM night to 10:31 AM.August 26, 2011 – The time is from 1:20 AM to 11:38 PM.The time period of Vyatipat is known as a period of calamity.Those people who were born during the Vyatipata...
Vaidhyanathashtakam MP3 Download Vaidyanatha Ashtakam, Sri Rama Soumitri Song Download
Tags : Sri Rama Soumitri MP3 Download, Sri Rama Soumitri Song, Sri Rama Soumitri Song Download, Vaidhyanathashtakam, Vaidhyanathashtakam MP3, Vaidhyanathashtakam MP3 Download, Vaidyanatha Ashtakam, Vaidyanatha Ashtakam Download, Vaidyanatha Ashtakam MP3 DownloadVaidhyanathashtakam, popular as Sri Rama Soumitri Shiva song, is the powerful prayer dedicated to Lord Baidhyanath (Lord Shiva). You can download Vaidhyanathashtakam MP3 for free here. Lord Shiva is also known as the Physician of all Gods....
Which Finger Should be used to apply Tilak or Chandan in Hindu Religion?
Applying tilak or chandan or Bhasma (sacred ash) on forehead is a very important daily religious ritual in Hinduism. The ring finger should be used to apply tilak on forehead. The region below the ring finger is referred as Surya Kshetra or Surya Parvat. By using the ring finger a person brings a glow to the face – symbolically the energy of Surya. This makes the person ready for the particular day’s Karma.Another belief is that by using ring finger, a person awakens the Agaya Chakra on the...
Sankata Nivarini Chaturti August 2011 date – Sankat Chauth or Sankashta Chaturthi Vrat for Ganesha
Sankata Nivarini Chaturti, or Sankashta Chauth, is a monthly fast dedicated to Ganesha in a Hindu lunar month. Sankata Nivarini Chaturti Vrat August 2011 date is August 17. Moon rise is at 9:04 PM. Sankat Chaturthi falls during the waning phase of the moon – fourth day after the full moon (Poornima). A day-long fasting is observed by Ganesh devotees on the day. The fast begins at sunrise and ends after evening puja or after sighting of the moon. Ganesha Temples conduct special pujas on the...
Swami Ramananda Thoughts
Surrounding me on all sides is the Song of Creation. It is Beginingless and Endless.It is that undefinable oneness imprinted upon all things and dimly perceived through a veil of illusion called past, present and future. Within the Hidden Archives of Creation on layer after layer of Endless Cosmic Shelves, the Sacred manuscripts of God and man are stored.When you are prepared, you will understand. Be patient. Everything of True Value is learned only by great testing and great patience. In...
Tryakshara Ganapati form of Ganesha
Tryakshara Ganapati form of Ganesh is symbolically associated with the letter ‘AUM.’ It is also one of the 32 forms of Ganesha. This form of Ganesha is worshipped for attaining concentration and progress in education and career. Tryakshara Ganapati mantra isGajendravadanam Sakhshat chalatkarna suchaamaramHemavarnam Chaturbahum pashankushadharam Varam!Svadantam dakshine haste savyetvamraphalamtathaaPushkare moodakam Chaiva Dharayantamusmaret!!Tryakshara Ganapati has a third eye on the forehead....
First Shravan Somvar Vrat in North India Monday Fasting 18 July 2011
Today – July 18, 2011 – is the first Shravan Somvar Vrat. Mondays in the Hindi month of Shravan is dedicated to Shiva and Hindus in North India observe Shravan Somvar Vrat. In this month, Shivling is bathed with holy water from River Ganga. Fasting is observed from sunrise to sunset on all Mondays in the month.Note – Shravan month began on July 16, 2011 only in North India. In Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Goa Shravan begins only on July 31, 2011.First Shravan Somvar Vrat...
Moonrise Time Today July 18 2011 Chandrodaya Time
Chandrodaya or Moonrise Time Today – July 18, 2011 – in India is between 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM – India Standard Time. The time in Maharashtra (Mumbai - Pune) is at 9:21 PM. The chandrodaya or moonrise time is chosen to end the Ganesh Sankashti Chaturthi Fasting.The time in other Indian cities are: Bangalore – 8:54 PMDelhi – 9:09 PMIndore – 9:02 PMKolkata – 8:21 PMChennai – 8:50 PMMoonrise time is chosen to break the fast on Sankashti Chaturthi day.Moonrise Time Today July 18, 2011 – Chandrodaya T...
Aadi Krithigai Festival Dedicated to Lord Muruga
Aadi Krithigai is an important festival celebrated in the Tamil month of Adi or Aadi. In 2011, the date of Aadi Krithigai is July 25. The festival is dedicated to Lord Muruga or Subrahamaniya. Incidentally, the festival is also referred as Aadi Krittika, Kirthigai Kritika and Krithika. The festival is celebrated with fervor in the Murugan Temples in Tamil Nadu. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Muruga was born as six different babies. And he was looked after by the six Krittika stars. Later,...
Aadi 18 Perukku Festival is Dedicated to Kaveri River
Aadi 18 Perukku, as the name indicates, is a festival observed on the 18th day in Tamil month Aadi. It is also known as Pathinettam perukku and ‘peruku’ means ‘rising.’ In 2010, the date of Aadi 18 Perukku is August 3. The rising here indicates the overflowing of rivers like Kaveri due to the monsoon rains. The festival is essentially Nature Worship by farmers and other people who depend on the rivers and monsoon rains for their livelihood. The festival is celebrated mainly by people...
Aadi Pooram Celebrating the Birth of Andal
Aadi Pooram, or Adi Puram, in the Tamil month of Aadi (mid July to mid August) celebrates the birth of Andal who is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. Aadi is the fourth month in the Tamil Calendar and Pooram is one of the 27 nakshatrams or stars. In 2011, the date of Aadi Pooram is August 2. The festival is a major event at the Srirangam Sri Ranganath Temple as it is believed that Andal through her unwavering devotion became the wife of Sri Ranganath (Lord Vishnu). Another...
Aadi Amavasai A day to remember forefathers
Aadi Amavasai – the no moon day in the Tamil month Adi or Aadi – is dedicated to ancestors. Amavasai is also an important day for Lord Muruga devotees. The important ritual involves taking bath in the holy rivers. Special poojas and abhishekams are conducted in all the Hindu temples on the occasion. In 2011, the date of Aadi Amavasai is July 30. Lord Muruga devotees believe that all sins will be cleansed by bathing in the Shanmuga River in Palani on the Aadi Amavasai day. Many devotees also...
Aadi Velli Fridays in the Tamil Month Aadi
Fridays (Velli Kizhamai) in the Tamil Month of Aadi is considered highly auspicious for worshipping various Hindu Goddesses, especially incarnations of Goddess Shakti. Aadi Velli is also auspicious for performing pujas dedicated to Nagas (Snakes). In 2011, Aadi month begins on July 17 and ends on August 16. Women of the neighborhood and friends meet on the Fridays and do pujas and exchange Thamboolam. Varalakshmi Puja an important ritual dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi is performed on a Friday...
Aadi Chevvai Importance of Tuesday in the Tamil Month Aadi
Aadi Chevvai, or Sevvai, is the Tuesdays in the Tamil Month Aadi and it is considered highly auspicious for the worship of Goddess Shakti. The month is considered inauspicious by many Hindus as the Dakshinayana begins in this month. But the month is also of great significance to Shakti worshippers. Fridays (Aadi Velli) and Tuesdays (Aadi Chevvai) are considered highly auspicious and women in large numbers visits shrines dedicated to Amman, Durga, Parvati, Shakti and other Goddesses. In...
Aadi Masam 2011 Aadi Month in 2011 in Tamil Calendar
Aadi month begins Today – July 17, 2011 in Tamil Calendars. Aadi Masam is the fourth month in Tamil Calendar and some people consider the month as inauspicious or bad as Dakshinayana Punyakalam, the night time of Gods, begins in the Aadi month. But numerous unique Tamil rituals and festivals are also observed during Aadi month so some people consider it as auspicious. Aadi is also dedicated to the worship of Amman – Mother Goddess.Aadi Masam ends on August 17, 2011.Aadi Masam, or Adi, is the...
Download Malayalam Ramayanam Ebook Read Online Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu online Free PDF
The most popular Malayalam version of the Valmiki Ramayan is the Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu written by Thunchattu Ezhuthachan. Mathurbhumi News paper is Kerala is offering Malayalam Ramayanam in e-book format for free. It is especially read during Malayalam month of Karkidakam, which is also known as the Ramayana Masam. The e-book is the original verse format of Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu.Link - Read Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu e-bo...
Jai Ganesh Aarti Mp3 Video Audio Download Free
Jai Ganesh is a popular prayer dedicated to Hindu God Ganesha. This Aarti is chanted in millions of Hindu homes daily. This is also a popular prayer during Ganesh Chaturthi festival and Sankashta Chaturti vrat. This particular Aarti starting with Jai Ganesh is in mp3 format and is for free download.Link – Jai Ganesh Aarti m...
Sri Andal Ashtothram pdf Download in Tamil and English
Andal Ashtothram is a popular prayer dedicated to Sri Andal, who is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Bhu Devi. Sri Andal Ashtothram consists of the 108 names of Sri Andal. You can download the prayer in both English and Tamil. Andal during her lifetime penned several verses singing the praise of Sri Ranganatha. Thiruppavai and the Nachiyar Thirumozhi are the famous compositions of Andal. Link - Sri Andal Ashtothram in pdf in EnglishLink - Sri Andal Ashtothram in pdf in Tam...
Akshardham Temple of New Delhi in Seven Wonders of the 21st Century
Tags : 21st Century’s 7 Wonders, 7 Wonders of 21st Century, Akshardham Temple, Akshardham Temple is in Seven wonders of 21st century, Akshardham Temple New Delhi, List of 7 Wonders of 21st Century, New Delhi Akshar Dham Temple, Seven Wonders of the 21st Century, Swaminarayan Akshardham TempleAkshardham Temple, New DelhiNew Delhi’s Akshardham Temple has been included in the list of the Seven Wonders of the 21st century by Reader’s Digest. The other six wonders listed in this list of wonders are –...
Guru Purnima Thoughts and Quotes Vyasa-Poornima
The term Guru is split as ‘Gu’ and ‘Ru’. Gu denotes ignorance and Ru means that which helps one to over come ignorance. According to the established traditions, the parents are instrumental in giving birth to a child in this material world but it is the Guru who enlightens one and helps one to overcome the material bondage and become liberated from this trans-migratory existence of birth, death, old age and disease. Therefore the scriptures advocate that one should worship one’s guru as god....
Kalabham Karkkidaka Seeveli Perunthiramruthu Pooja in Padmanabhaswamy Temple Thiruvananthapuram Vratas-Pujas
Karkidakam Kalabham is a six day festival held prior to Karkidaka masam in Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram. Karkkidaka Seeveli Perunthiramruthu Pooja in this temple attracts thousands of devotees. Devotees offer special pujas to Lord Anantha Padmanabha. In 2011, Karkkidaka Seeveli Perunthiramruthu Pooja dates are – 11 July to 16 July.With the recent discovery of treasures (in fact assets) of Lord Padmanabha in five cellars in the temple, the celebrations have caught special attraction...
Pothi Purnima Date Full Moon Day in Shravan Month
Pothi Purnima is observed on the full moon day in Shravan month. The day is dedicated to the reading of the books written Gurus and Saints. It is observed on Guru Purnima day and also by some communities on Shravan Purnima day. Guru Purnima is on July 15, 2011 and Shravan Purnima is on August 13, 2011.The day is primarily meant for showing respect to Gurus and Saints.In Shirdi Sai Baba temples, Sai Charita is read on the day – non stop by several devotee...
Vara Ganapati Pushti Devi Mantra Puja Worship
Vara Ganapati is one among the 32 forms of Ganesh and he has Pushti Devi as his consort. The popular belief is that this form of Ganapathi can be easily pleased and He fulfills all the desires. Vara Ganapati mantra isSindhoorabhimabhananam trinayam haste cha pashankushouBibhranam madhumat kapalamanisham sadhivindumouli bhajePushtyashilshyathatanum dhvajagrakarayaa padyollasadhastyaaTadhyonyahita panimattamasumata patrollasat PushkaramVara Ganapathi is depicted as having a vermilion complexion....
Richest Temples in India List of Ten Richest Indian Temples Holy Places Top 10 Temples
With the latest discovery of over 1 lakh crore treasures in Thiruvananthapuram Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple of Kerala, the list of the richest temples in India has become the buzzword in the internet. Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple tops the list with huge treasures found in the underground cellars of the temple by proving again that Lord Vishnu likes to wear ornaments.. (“Vishnu Alankara Priya”). Here is the list of 10 richest temples in India (we have not taken the treasure or the revenue the temple...
Bhaja Govindam Lyrics in Telugu Download in pdf
Bhaja Govindam is composed by Adi Shankaracharya and is a popular devotional song in Hinduism. Now you can download the Telugu translation of Bhaja Govindam in pdf format. The Telugu lyrics is the translation from the original Sanskrit version. Each word in Bhaja Govindam is pregnant with meaning and the composition is a sort of short synopsis of the teachings of Santana Dharma.This Telugu translation of Bhaja Govindam is provided by the prapatti website.Link – Download Bhaja Govindam Lyrics...
Aadi Month Shakthi Temple Tours to 108 Amman Temples in Tamil Nadu by TTDC
Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation is launching Shakthi Temple Tours to 108 Amman Temples in Tamil Nadu in Aadi Masam (Mid July to Mid August). Aadi Month is dedicated to Amman, or Mother Goddess, and to help devotees offer prayers in many temples of Amman, TTDC is organizing five day tour to various Goddess Shakti Temples in Tamil Nadu. The five-day tour begins from July 18, 2011. The five-day tour will commence from Chennai at 6 am every Monday/Thursday and will end on the following...
Shaka Vrata in Ashada Masa Shukla Paksha 2011
Shaka Vrata is observed mainly in South India by certain Hindu communities and is dedicated to Srihari Vishnu. Shaka Vrata is a month long ritual and begins on the 11th day of the Shukla Paksha or waxing phase of moon in Ashada Month. Shaka Vrata in 2011 begins on July 11. Shaka Vrata ending date is August 9.The Vrata begins on the Shukla Paksha Ekadasi in Shravan month. This is the famous Devshayani Ekadasi and the Chatur Masa Vrata also begins on the day.The Vrata ends on the Shukla Paksha...
Swami Yogeshananda Thoughts Ramakrishna Mission
Is God really out in the sky or in the space between stars and planets and galaxies? Those are such great spaces, maybe it is kind of natural to think that that is where he might be. Of course, because he is everywhere, he must be up there too, but we in Vedanta do not care to think of him in such a gross way.Suppose you think of it in this way: one vast ocean of Existence, each of us is a wave, every separate thing in the universe is a wave of that Ocean, and the Ocean is conscious. The waves...
Naimisharanya – Importance of Naimisharanya Tirth in Uttar Pradesh Naimisharanya is Holy Land
Naimisharanya is a sacred place that finds mention in various Hindu scriptures. Puranas states that Saunaka Rishi and 80, 000 other stages performed a yajna here dedicated to Shiva and thus making it a sacred Tirth. The place of yajna was decided by Brahma. A chakra or disc that was thrown by Brahma landed at Naimisharanya. This holy spot is located in Uttar Pradesh.The reasons why Naimisharanya is HolyWhen the Kali Yuga was about to begin, holy men and sages approached Brahma to suggest...
Sri Jayatirtha Teekacharya Aradhana Pujas Satsangs Lectures
Sri Jayatirtha Teekacharya Aradhana honors Sri Jayatirtha the sixth pontiff of the Sri Madhvacharya Peetha. Sri Jayatirtha (1365 AD to 1388 AD) was a great teacher of the Dvaita Philosophy. Sri Jayatirtha Teekacharya Aradhana 2011 date is July 20. The teachings and philosophy of Sri Madhvacharya was translated into simple language by Sri Jayatirtha Teekacharya and this helped common man in understanding the Dwaita School of thought.Sri Jayatirtha got the title Teekacharya due to his great commentaries...
Panchagavya Prashna in Ashada Month Five Products of Cow
Panchagavya Prashna is observed in Ashada month by certain Hindu communities in South India. The ritual involves consuming of Panchagavya, a combination of five products – milk, curd, ghee, cow urine and cow dung. Panchagavya Prashna 2011 date is July 12. It is believed this helps in checking various diseases and is consumed as part of the Chaturmasa Vrata.Panchagavya Prashna is observed on the 12th day during the waxing phase of moon in Ashada month – Ashad Shukla Paksha Dwadasi.The four month...
Important Hindu Festivals Auspicious Days in July 2011
There is no Grih Pravesh muhurat in most parts as it is Ashada month.Dates of important festivals associated with Hinduism in July 2011 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchangam used in India. The festivals, Vrats and auspicious days are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). You can also take help through the comment section on good dates for various purposes.July 1, 2011 – Amavasya – No moon dayJuly 2 – Ashada month begins in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and GujaratJuly 3 – Puri...
Chatur Mas Four Holy Hindu Months of Chaturmas Worship
Chaturmas, or Chatur Mas, is four holy Hindu months in a calendar year. In 2011, Chaturmas begins on July 11 and ends on November 6. Hinduism and Nature is completely entangled and Nature plays a major role in important rituals and festivals associated with Hindu Religion. The Chaturmas occurs during the monsoon season and most of the important festivals in Hinduism take place during this period. Hindus also observe different vows and fasting during this period. It must be noted here that...
Pradosham July 2011 Fasting for Shiva Parvati
Pradosham is dedicated to Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is observed on the 13th day of a fortnight in a Hindu calendar. July 2011 Pradosham date is July 12 and July 28. The Pradosham fasting on June 12, 2011 is on a Tuesday and therefore it is known as Bhauma Pradosh. Pradosham occurs twice in a Hindu month – once each during the waning (Krishna Paksha) and waxing phase (Shukla Paksha) of the moon.The popular belief is that Shiva and Parvati are in a very generous and happy moon during the...
Vithoba Temple Pandarpur Yatra 2011 Ashadi Ekadasi Waari 2011 Date
The annual Pandharpur Yatra to the famous Vithoba Temple at Pandarpur in Maharashtra from Dehu and Alandi attracts thousands of people and pilgrims known as warkaris. The Pandarpur Yatra date on Ashadi Ekadasi on July 11, 2011. In 2011, the date of commencement of Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi from Dehu is June 22. Pilgrims follow the Shri Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi from Dehu and Sant Dnyaneshwar Palkhi from Alandi, which is a 21-day travel by foot to Pandarpur. The Pandarpur Yatra is a pilgrimage to the...
Devshayani Ekadashi Fasting July 2011 dates for Hindu God Vishnu
Ekadashi fasting is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu. It is observed on the Ekadasi tithi - the 11th day in a Hindu lunar calendar. Ekadashi Fasting in July 2011 are on July 11 and July 26. The June 11, 2011 Ekadasi is the famous Devshayani Ekadasi. It is also known as Ashadi Ekadasi.Fasting on Ekadasi is considered highly meritorious and the popular belief is that one attains moksha or liberation after performing Ekadasi.Ekadasi on June 11 is known as Devshayani Ekadasi. The popular belief is...
Aani Uthiram Aani Thirumanjanam Lord Nataraja 7 July 2011
Aani Uthiram, or Ani Uthram, is an auspicious day in the Tamil Month of Aani (or Ani) and is dedicated to Lord Nataraja (Shiva). In 2011, the date of Aani Uthiram is July 7. The festival is also known as Aani Thirumanjanam and is observed on the Uthiram Nakshatram day. It is popularly believed that it was on Aani Uthiram day that Lord Shiva appeared before Sage Manikkavachakar under a Kurundai Tree and offered upadesha (advice). Sage Manikkavachakar is the author of Thiruvachakam. Thirumanjanam...