Samskrit Divas is annually observed on the Shravan Purnima day. The main objective of the observance of Sanskrit day is to promote Sanskrit and to educate the general public about the importance of Sanskrit. Samskrit Divas 2011 date is August 13.
Organizations that promote Sanskrit, government, schools and colleges, temples and other education institutions organize various programs on the day.
Book fairs, publication of Sanskrit books, lectures, reading of Sanskrit texts, talks and debates...
Goddess Maramma
Goddess Maramma is a manifestation of mother goddess that is worshipped in South India, especially in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. She protects people from epidemic diseases and is also known as Mari, Masanamma, Chaudi, Kali and Karali. Some people believe she is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati and refer to her as Maheshwari.
In many villages in South India, Goddess Maramma is also an incarnation of Goddess Renuka Devi, mother of the Parashurama Avatar of Srihari Vishnu.
She is...
Ekadanta Ganapati
Ekadanta Ganapati is one among the 32 forms of Ganesha. This form of Ganesh is believed to bless students and help them in concentrating in their efforts. Ekadanta means one with a single tusk. Ekadanta Ganapathi mantra is
Lambodaram Shyamatanum Ganesham
Kutaramakshastraja moordhavagaatram
Saladukkam dantamadhaha Karabhyam
Vameteraabhyam cha dadhaanameede
Ekadanta Ganapati is blue colored and has four hands. The hands hold axe, Rudraksha, sweet and the broken tusk.A symbolism attached with Ekadanta...
Magadi Ranganathaswamy Temple Thirumale or Laksmi Ranganatha Khsetra Near Bangalore
Magadi Ranganathaswamy Temple, popularly known as Thirumale or Lakshmi Ranganatha kshetra, is located near Magadi town in Karnataka and is dedicated to Rangantha form of Vishnu. The murti at this 12th century temple is in standing posture and is 3 feet tall. Legend has it that Sage Mandavya and Sage Vasishta installed the murti of Magadi Ranganatha. The temple is around 6 km from Magadi and around 45 km from Bangalore. Soumya Narayan Achari writes about this temple in Deccan Herald
The beautiful...
Sri Tembe Swami Jayanti Shri Vasudevanand Saraswati Tembe Swami Maharaj
Sri Tembe Swami Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Sri Tembe Swami. Shri Vasudevanand Saraswati Tembe Swami Maharaj was a modern Hindu saint who revived the ancient Dattatreya tradition in Maharashtra during the 19th century. Sri Tembe Swami Jayanti 2011 date is on August 19.
The Jayanti celebrations are annually held on the Krishna Paksha Panchami tithi in Shravan month – fifth day during the waning phase of moon.
In nutshell the teaching of Sri Tembe Swami is that the primary objective...
Download Ganga Taranga Ramaneeya Mp3 for Free
Ganga Taranga Ramaneeya is the first lines of a famous prayer dedicated to Hindu God Shiva. The name of the prayer is Vishwanatha Ashtakam. This Ganga Taranga Ramaneeya is in mp3 format and is for free download. The Ashtakam, or eight stanzas, of prayer narrates the greatness of Kashi Vishwanatha. Link – Download Ganga Taranga Ramaneeya mp3 (right click and use save link as option)Alternative Link – Ganga Taranga Ramanee...
Subramanya Bhujangam Lyrics in Sanskrit with English Translation in pdf
Subramanya Bhujangam is a popular prayer dedicated to Muruga or Kartik. Sri Adi Shankaracharya is believed to have composed the Subramanya Bhujangam, which consists of 33 shlokas. This particular Subramanya Bhujangam Lyrics in Sanskrit and its English Translation is provided by Ambaa website. The prayer is in pdf format and you will need pdf reader installed to read or download.Link - Subramanya Bhujangam Lyrics in pdf.Subramanya Bhujangam Lyrics in Sanskrit with English Translation in p...
Shukla Yajur Shravani 3 August 2011, Rig Hiranyakesi Shravani 2011, Rig Shukla Yajur Taittariya Shravani
Tags : Rig Hiranyakesi Shravani, Rig Hiranyakesi Shravani 2011, Rig Shukla Yajur Taittariya Shravani, Rig Shukla Yajur Taittariya Shravani 2011, Shukla Yajur Shravani, Shukla Yajur Shravani 2011, Shukla Yajur Shravani on 3 August 2011Shukla Yajur Shravani is observed today, 3 August 2011. It is observed in Shravan month by some Brahmin communities in Maharashtra, Goa, and some parts of Gujarat. In 2011, Shukla Yajur Shravani is performed a day prior to Rig Hiranyakesi Shravani. On the Hasta Nakshatra...
Important Hindu Festivals Auspicious Days in September 2011
Dates of important festivals associated with Hinduism in September 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 including house warming, joining job, buying car or house, moving into new rented home etc.September 1, 2011 – Ganesh Chaturthi – GaneshotsavSeptember 2 – Rishi PanchamiSeptember 3 – Muruga Sashti...
Budha Amarnath Yatra to Budha Amarnath Temple in Jammu and Kashmir
Budha Amarnath Yatra is annually held in Shravan month to the famous Swami Budha Amarnath Ji Temple dedicated to Hindu God Shiva. The temple is around 25 km northeast of Poonch town in Jammu and Kashmir. The yatra begins on the 3rd of the waxing phase of moon in Shravan month. The important rituals are performed on Shravan Purnima day. In 2011, Budha Amarnath Yatra is from August 2 to August 13, 2011. Budha Amarnath Temple is famous for a naturally formed white Shivling. The main temple is...
Bala and Athibala Mantra in the Ramayana
Bala and Athibala are two mantras mentioned in the Ramayana. It is mentioned in the Balakanda of the Valmiki Ramayan. The mantras were given to Sri Ram and Lakshman by Vishwamitra Rishi while he was taking the two brothers to defend his yajna from Rakshasas (demons). It is believed that one who meditates on Bala and Athibala Mantras will not feel hunger, thirst and tiredness. No one will be able to defeat them in fights.Although this mantra is mentioned in the Ramayan, it is not originally...
Kalash Dasami in Shravan month
Kalash Dasami is a ritual observed in Shravan month in western parts of India, especially by some communities in Maharashtra. Kalash Dasami 2011 date is August 8. It is observed on the Sravan Shukla Paksha Dashami or the 10th day of the waxing phase of moon in Shravan month.The rituals are associated with offering prayers to the Kalash – a pot atop with a coconut.Kalasha symbolically represents creation. The vacant pot, symbolizes earth, and the water filled symbolizes the primordial water from...
Bhaja Govindam Teachings
Give up the desire that you should get a lot of money. Fill up your desireless mind with good thoughts. Be satisfied in your mind with the wealth that comes along with your karma.The water drop playing on a lotus petal has an extremely uncertain existence; so also is life ever unstable. Understand, the very world is consumed by disease and conceit, and is riddle with pangs.Seeing the seductive female form do not fall a prey to frenzied delusion. The form is only a modification of flesh and...
Haridra Ganapati form of Ganesha
Haridra Ganapati is one among the 32 forms of Ganesha as mentioned in the Mudgala Purana. Haridra means ‘trumeric’ and this form of Ganesha instantly fulfills the wishes of His devotees. He helps in worldly success. Haridra Ganapati Mantra isHaridrabham Caturbahum Haridravadanam PrabhumPashamkushadharam Devam Modaka Dantameva cha Bhaktabhaya Pradataram Vande Vignavinashanam This form of Ganapati has a yellow complexion. He has four arms and holds, broken tusk, modak, noose and goad.For wealth...
Baba Mohan Ram Temple Shravan Festival Mandir Baba Mohan Ram at Milakhpur in Rajasthan
Baba Mohan Ram Temple, located at Kali Kohli Village in Milakhpur in Alwar District in Rajasthan, is dedicated to Baba Mohan Ram, an incarnation of Shiva, Sri Krishna and Sri Ram. The most important fair and festival is held her from the first day of the Shukla Paksha of Shravan month – August 1, 2011 to August 3, 2011.The temple is around 100 km from New Delhi. By road the temple is off the National Highway 18. On NH 18 from Daruhera take the Bhiwari Industrial Area road. Just about 2 km...