Ashta Bhairava Murthi, Eight Aspects of Lord Bhairava
Ashta Bhairava Murthi are the eight aspects of Lord Bhairava (a manifestation of Lord Shiva). Also known as Bhairo, Bheruji, Kaala Bhairava, Vairavar, or Bhaironor, Bhairava is the fierce form of Lord...
View ArticleWhat magic we can show to God
An atheist may argue that, “Why you are thinking of God? God is no more expert than a watchmaker. This body is just like a clock. You wind it and it will go on.” but of course God is greater because He...
View ArticleSeven Wonders of the World, Seven Wonders of our Life
A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present “Seven Wonders of the world.” Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes: Egypt’s Great...
View ArticleDifference between Dvaita and Advaita Philosophy in Hinduism
“What is the difference between Dvaita Philosophy of Sri Madhvacharya and Advaita Philosophy of Sri Shakaracharya?” This is a question raised by a devotee at Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s satsang. Let us read...
View ArticleKal Bhairav Puja Download Free MP3 Audio Songs, Download Kala Bhairava Pooja...
Kal Bhairav puja is observed on Kalashtami, the eighth day after Purnima in every month. But the main Kal Bhairav Ashtami is observed in the month of Margashirsh. Here are some links to download MP3...
View ArticleBhairavnath Jayanti, 6 December 2012, Mahakaal Jayanti, Kalashtami
Today, 6 December 2012 is Bhairavnath Jayanti, Mahakaal Bhairav Jayanti or Kalashtami. It is the first appearance day of Lord Kalabhairav. It falls on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in Margashirsha Month....
View ArticlePrathamashtami 2012, Prathamastami Festival in Orissa
Prathamastami, also spelt as Pradamashtami, is observed on Margasira Krishna Astami, the eighth day in the first half of Margashir month in Odiya calendar. Prathamashtami 2012 date is December 6. It is...
View ArticleNaga Panchami during Margasira Masam
Naga Panchami is also observed during Margasira masam or Margashirsha month in Andhra Pradesh and some parts of Karnataka. In 2012, Margasira Naga Panchami date is December 17. Devotees consider Naga...
View ArticleMitra saptami: Margashira Saptami dedicated to Surya Bhagawan
Mitra saptami is observed on Shukla Paksha Saptami during Margasira masam or Margashirsh month. Mitra Saptami date 2012 is December 19. This festival is dedicated to Surya Bhagawan or Sun God. Surya...
View ArticleMakara Sankranti Muggulu: Pongal Rangoli Designs
Pongal is a season of Rangoli (Muggulu). Women enthusistically perform the Rangoli thing. Even they participate in Rangoli competitions. Rangoli is known as Muggu in Telugu and Kolam in Tamil. Here are...
View ArticleMartand Bhairav Utsav 2012 at Khandoba Temple Jejuri in Maharashtra
Martand Bhairav Utsav or Martand Bhairav Shadratrotsav is a popular festival held at Khandoba Temple, Jejuri, near Pune in Maharashtra. In 2012, Martand Bhairav Shadratri Utsav begins on 14 December...
View ArticleEkadasi December 2012 dates, Ekadashi Vrata Fasting
Ekadasi in December 2012 are utmost meritorious. In December Ekadasi vrata dates are: December 9, 10 & December 23. Both these Ekadasi are observed in Margashirsha month as per North Indian...
View ArticleAmrit Siddhi Yog 2013 dates, Time
Amrit Siddhi Yoga, Amruta Siddhi Yogam, is a highly auspicious muhurat as per Hindu Astrology. Particular nakshatra coinciding on a specific day will form Amrit Siddhi Yoga. Starting and initiating new...
View ArticlePradosh in December 2012
Pradosh is an auspicious occasion to perform Shiva Pujan. In December 2012, Pradosh vrat dates are: December 11 & December 25. December 11, 2012 Pradosh Vrat (Tuesday): Bhauma Pradosh Pradosh of...
View ArticleAmavasya December 2012 date, Time
Amavasya or No Moon day in December 2012 is known as Margashirsha Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendars. Amavasya December 2012 date is December 13. It falls in Kartik month as per Telugu, Kannada,...
View ArticleLord Dakshinamurthy is Samaveda-Priya?
It is said that Dakshinamurthy is Samaveda-Priya, does he like Samaveda that much? Why the Lord is referred to as so..? To this question posed by a devotee in his Satsang, Sri Sri Ravishankar of Art of...
View ArticleWhat is Vaasthu & Vasthu Shastra
The word ‘Vaastu’ has been derived from the word ‘Vastu’ meaning house or plot on which the house has to be built. The science pertaining to Vaastu is called Vaastushastra. Vaastushastra is not a...
View ArticleUtpatti Ekadashi 2012, Utpatti Ekadasi
Utpatti Ekadashi, Uthpatti Ekadasi or Utpanna Ekadashi, is observed on 11th day of Krishna Paksha in Margashirsha month as per North Indian Hindi calendars. Utpatti Ekadashi 2012 date is December 9. It...
View ArticleMargazhi Masam 2012-2013: Margali Month in Tamil Calendar
Margazhi masam or Margali masam or Margali maasa is the ninth month in traditional Tamil calendar. In 2012 – 2013, Margazhi month starts on 16 December 2012 and ends on 14 January 2013. Margali masam...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Absolute Truth
At present, we are concerned primarily with two things: one, ourselves; and the other, the place where we live. In other words, we are concerned with two objects: namely, everything that is related to...
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