Athirathram, a 4000-year ancient fire ritual (Yagnam) purifies the environment and has positive impact on atmosphere, soil and other environment effects, as per the analysis of scientists. In 2011, Athiratham ritual was held in Panjal, a remote village in Thrissur district of Kerala from April 4th to 15th. The group of scientists led by Prof [...]
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Scientists’ Analysis says Athiratham, an ancient fire ritual purifies the environment
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Athirathram 2012 begins at Bhadrachalam
Athirathram, 4000-year old Uthkrushta Soma Yagam has begun today (21 April 2012) at Bhadrachalam, Andhra Pradesh. Yetipaka, a village near Bhadrachalam is the venue of the Athirathram rituals. Lakhs of devotees may visit the site during Athirathram. Scientists and enthusiastic researchers reached the venue on 20 April 2012. Athirathram 2012 (12 days) dates are: from [...]
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Detailed Schedule of Athirathram 2012, Yetipaka
Here is the detailed schedule of Athirathram 2012 of Yetipaka, Bhadrachalam. The 12-day Soma Yagam begins on 21 April and ends on 2 May 2012. Officially the Yagam begins with Dandanirnayam and ends with Udavasaaneeya Ishti. Day 1, 21 April 2012, Saturday: 8 AM to 11.30 PM Dandanirnayam, Ukha sambhaaram (Ritual preparation of Ukha Pots), [...]
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Watch Athirathram 2012 Live Online
You can watch Athirathram 2012 live online from Yetipaka, Bhadrachalam (Andhra Pradesh) for free. Bhakti TV (Telugu Devotional Television Channel) telecasting it live. With live streaming, you can watch important events of Athirathram live online. 12-day Athirathram begins on 21 April and ends on 2 May 2012. Watch Bhakti TV live online for Athirathram 2012 [...]
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Akshaya Tritiya Mantras, Prayers & stotras to chant on Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day to perform Kumbha daanam (donating pot and offerings) to the Brahmin. Lakshmi Puja and Gauri puja are also performed. Parashuram Jayanti puja, Chandan Puja to Lord Krishna are also observed on Akshaya Tritiya. Here is a list of stotras, mantras, and prayers to chant on Akshaya Tritiya. Uda kumbha [...]
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Important to remember…
Here is a 7-poniter list which everyone has to remember. Never think or speak negatively about yourself. Meditate on your God-given strengths and learn to encourage yourself, for much of the time nobody else will. Don’t compare yourself to anybody else. So don’t settle for being a copy. Focus on your potential, not on your [...]
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Srinivasa Kalyanam in California: Sacramento, San Jose & Malibu
Srinivasa Kalyanam will be conducted in three cities of California in April, May & June 2012. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will organize this event with the association of local NRIs and other devotees in Hindu Temples. California Srinivasa Kalyanam begins with Sacramento on April 28 and ends with Malibu on June 3. TTD’s Srinivasa Kalyanam [...]
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Chardham Yatra 2012 Tour by Helicopter
Chardham Yatra is a pilgrimage for four highly revered temple sites in Hinduism. Yatra to Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath & Kedarnath are referred to as Chardham Yatra. In 2012, Chardham Yatra begins on April 24 and will continue till Diwali festival. In association with Imprint Travels, Veda Nilayam is presenting Chardham Yatra 2012 by Helicopter from [...]
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Amavasya May 2012 date, Time of No Moon in May 2012
Amavasya or No Moon in Hinduism is an important day. Amavasya May 2012 date is May 20, Sunday. Amavasya time in May 2012 – it starts at 2.41 am on May 20 and ends at 5.16 am on May 21. This Amavasya is Jyeshta Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendars. It is Vaishakh Amavasya in [...]
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Srinivasa Kalyanam in New Jersey Guruvaayoorappan Temple
TTD would conduct grand Srinivasa Kalyanam in New Jersey Guruvayoorappan Temple as a part of Srinivasa Kalyanotsavam in 13 cities of USA. Here are the details about New Jersey Srinivasa Kalayanam — venue, date, contact numbers, etc. Date: Saturday, 5 May 2012 Srinivasa Kalyanam’s Venue: Guruvaayoorappan Temple (Sri Krishna Mandir), 31 Wooleytown Rd., Morganville NJ [...]
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Online Registration for Amarnath Yatra 2012
Online registrations for Amarnath Yatra 2012 will begin from May 7, 2012. You can obtain the registration forms from the official website of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board. Amarnath Yatra 2012 begins on June 25 and ends on August 2. The yatra dates are same for both the routes – Baltal and Chandanwari routes. Shri Amarnathji [...]
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Yes Bank Branches for Amarnath Yatra registration 2012
If you are wondering where to do registration for Amarnath yatra 2012, here is the solution. Yes Bank is the official banking partner for Amarnath Yatra 2012 registrations. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Yatris need to register in designated Yes Bank branches all over India for yatra which will begin on 25 June and end on August [...]
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Puttaparthi Sathya Sai Baba Punyatithi, Aradhanotsavam
Puttaparthi Sathya Sai Baba Punyatithi date is April 24, 2012. This year, it is first Punya tithi (Aradhanotsavam, Maha Samadhi day) of Sathya Saibaba. The 3-day Aradhanotsavalu begins on 23 April and ends on 25 April. Sathya Saibaba left his physical abode on April 24, 2011 at Sathya Sai Super Specialty Hospital in Puttaparthi, Anantapur [...]
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Chardham Yatra 2012 begins on April 24, Akshaya Tritiya
Chardham Yatra in 2012 will begin on Akshay Tritiya day (April 24). The government has asked the pilgrims to allocate 10 days for their yatra of four holy temples in Hinduism – Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri in the Garhwal range of Himalayas. Tour to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri in the Garhwal Himalayas is [...]
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Srinivasa Kalyanam in Dallas Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Temple
TTD will be conducting Srinivasa Kalayanam in Dallas, Texas as part of Venkateswara Kalyanotsavam in 13 cities of USA in April, May & June 2012. Here is the information about Dallas Srinivasa Kalyanam – venue, date, contact numbers, etc.. Date: Saturday, 12 May 2012 Srinivasa Kalyanam’s Venue: Dr.Pepper Arena, Frisco, TX. Sri Lakshmi Ganapthi Temple, [...]
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Amarnath Yatra 2012 by Helicopter (Flight)
Details for Amarnath Yatra 2012 are given here. Amarnath Pilgrimage begins from June 25 and ends on August 2. Vedanilayam in association with Imprint Travels, will be organizing a special package of 2 nights/2 days – by flight/ helicopter. The special package for Amarnath Yatra begins from Hyderabad. Day 1 – Departure from Hyderabad to [...]
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J&K Bank Branches for Registration of Amarnath Yatra 2012
List of J&K (Jammu & Kashmir) Bank branches for registration of Amarnath Yatra 2012 is given here. 121 J&K Bank branches are designated for amaranth yatra registration.. It is to note that J&K bank has their branches spread throughout India.. J&K Bank Branches for Amarnath Yatra 2012 registrations: 1. Andhra Pradesh (Pather Gati Hyderabad, JN [...]
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Monumental Krishna Temple planned for New Hampshire, USA
An imposing 17,000 square-foot three-story Krishna Hindu Temple has reportedly been planned for Salem (New Hampshire, USA). Town of Salem Planning Board is said to be considering its plans submitted by Temple backer Dr. Deepak Sharma during its May eight meeting. On approval, construction is proposed to begin this year and it is claimed to [...]
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26 April 2012, Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti
Today, 26 April 2012 is Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankara Bhagavadpada. It is celebrated on Vaishakh Shukla Panchami (fifth day in bright half of Vaishakha month). Sankaracharya was considered as the greatest philosophers in Hinduism. Shankara was the first and foremost philosopher who explained the concepts of “Aatma” [...]
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Narasimha Navaratri in Mysore Datta Peetham
Narasimha Navaratri is dedicated to worship the half-lion and half-man form of Lord Vishnu, Lord Narasimha. It is celebrated for nine days; begins on Vaishakha Shukla Panchami and ends on Narasimha Chaturdashi or Narasimha Jayanti day (Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdasi). This festival is celebrated with gaiety and fervor in Mysore Datta Peetham. In 2012, Narasimha Navratri [...]
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