Kite Flying – A tradition During Sankranti
Kite flying is a major tradition during the Sankranti days. In some regions, Kite flying is started in the month of December and is continued till February. In some North Indian as well in some South...
View ArticleSri Andal Kalyanam in Srirangam on Bhogi Pongal
Andal Kalyanam is a popular ritual observed in Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple on Bhogi Pongal (last day of Dhanurmasam celebrations). In 2012, Andal Kalyanam date is January 14, Saturday. Goddess...
View ArticleThai Pongal 2012, Thai Pongal 2012 date
Thai Pongal is one of the major festivals observed in Tamil Nadu during Thai month. Thai Pongal 2012 date is January 15. This festival, dedicated to Lord surya, is celebrated for four days. It is...
View ArticleSurya Pongal 2012, Second day of Pongal 2012 in Tamil Nadu
Surya Pongal is the second day of four-day Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu. Surya Pongal 2012 date is January 15, 2012. As the name suggests, the festival is dedicated to Surya or Sun God. Surya Pongal...
View ArticleMakar Sankranti Puja 2012 Time, Sankranti Pooja Muhurat 2012
Read this article for Makar Sankranti Puja 2012 time or sankranti pooja muhurat 2012. Makar Sankranti puja – observing oil bath; preparing special recipe (Kheer / Khichdi), and offering naivedya to...
View ArticlePongal 2012 Puja Time, Pongal Pooja Muhurtham in 2012
Pongal is the biggest festival in Tamil Nadu. It is celebrated for 4 days. Pongal Puja time in 2012 or Pongal Pooja Muhurtham in 2012 is given here according to the standard Tamil calendars and the...
View ArticleAuspicious days for Uttarabhadra Nakshatra, Uthirattathi or Uthrattathi Star...
The list of auspicious days, dates, time for Uttarabhadra nakshatra natives in 2012 is given here. Uthirattathi star or Uthrattathi or Uttarabhadra is the 26th Nakshatra among 27 Nakshatrams in Hindu...
View Article14 January 2012, Bhogi Pongal
Today, 14 January 2012 is Bhogi Pongal, the first day of Pongal or Makara Sankranthi festival. It is widely celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. It falls a day prior to Sankranthi or...
View ArticleMakara Jyothi 2012 Makara Vilakku Watch Online – Makara Jyoti Darshanam...
Makara Jyothi Darshanam is the most auspicious event during Sabarimala Ayyappa Deeksha. You can watch Makara Jyothi 2012 online for free between 6 to 7 pm on 15 January 2012. It will be visible as a...
View ArticleMakar Sankranti, 15 January 2012, Pongal, Bihu, Lohri, Makaravilakku
Today, 15 January 2012 is Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu, Lohri & Makaravilakku or Makarajyothi at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. Makara Sankranthi marks the transition of Sun into Makara rashi...
View ArticleInavolu Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Ancient Shiva Temple in Warangal of Andhra...
Inavolu Mallikarjuna swamy temple in Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh is one of the most ancient Lord Shiva temple in South India. The temple dates back to 11th century. Built with 108 rock pillars,...
View ArticleParamahamsa Upanishad PDF Download, Paramahamsa Parivrajaka Upanishad
Paramahamsa Upanishad, also known as Paramahamsa Parivrajaka Upanishad, is one of the Upanishads in Yajur Veda. Here you can download the PDF version of this Upanishad. In this, the conversation...
View ArticleSeventeen Mukhi Rudraksha, 17 faced Rudraksha – Benefits, Mantras, Importance
Bead 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...
View ArticleEco-friendly Holi colours – how to prepare natural Holi colours
Eco-friendly or natural colours are very harmless and ineffective to our skin and hair. Chemical and other artificial colors can harm our skin and cause skin diseases. Apart from no-action on our...
View ArticleMattu Pongal, Kanuma, 16 January 2012
Today, 16 January 2012 is Mattu Pongal or Kanuma. Mattu Pongal is the third day of Pongal celebrations in Tamil Nadu and Kanuma is the third festival of Makara Sankranthi in Andhra Pradesh. It...
View ArticleSaraswati Jayanti 2012, Saraswati Puja in Magh Month
Saraswati Jayanti or Saraswati Puja falls on fifth day in bright half of of Magh month (January – February) as per all standard Hindu calendars. Saraswati Jayanti 2012 date is January 28. It is also...
View ArticleDattatreya Upanishad PDF Download, Dattatreya Upanishad from Atharvaveda
Dattatreya Upanishad is one of the 32 Upanishads in Atharvaveda. Here you can download Dattatreya Upanishad PDF document for free in Sanskrit. It is a conversation between Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma...
View ArticleAkshardham Temple of New Delhi is one of the Seven Wonders of the 21st Century
New 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 – the Spring Temple...
View ArticleEighteen faced Rudraksha, Astadasa Mukhi Rudraksha – Importance, Mantram
Eighteen faced Rudraksha represents Mother Earth or Bhumi. This Eighteen faced Rudraksha is popular on its own. Identification of this 18 mukhi bead is done by the naturally occurring lines originating...
View ArticleOne has to study 54 Subjects to complete a Bachelor Degree, in ancient times...
In today’s engineering institutions we have to study almost 54 subjects to complete our degree. In the ancient time like in Nalanda University, did students have to study so many subjects? This was a...
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