Interesting Things About Lord Vishnu That No One Knows

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu is considered to the creator of the world. The mythology talks about two faces of Lord Vishnu. On one hand, he is shown as a smiling deity blessings his devotees, and his second face is an intimidating one, with him sitting on Kalswarup Sheshnag (king of snakes).

It is written in the scriptures about Lord Vishnu that: 'Shantakaram Bhujagshayanam’

This means Vishnu resting on the serpent (Sheshnag). On seeing this form of Lord Vishnu for the first time, a question that comes up in everybody’s mind is how can one be so calm sitting on the king of snakes? An immediate answer that follows is, he is the Supreme God and everything is possible for him.

Things to Be Careful About, If You Are Performing Lord Shiva's Puja on Monday.

In Hindu mythology, Mondays are associated with Lord Shiva. Do you know the name Shiva has a special significance? The syllable `sh’ means permanent bliss, `I’ stands for male energy whereas `va’ stands for female energy. He is the god of destruction and transcendental knowledge. According to vedas, worshipping Him in the form of linga helps a person gain highest merit in this life and in the future lifetimes.

Arulmigu Om Arunachaleswarar Thirukovil Deepam schedule 2016

Thiruvannamalai Karthikai Deepam Festival 2016

Date	Days	Festival Details	Morning / Night - Urchavam - Vithi Ula - Vahanam Details
30th Nov	Wednesday		Night : Arulmigu Durgaiyamman Urchavam - Kaamadenu vahanam
1st Dec	Thursday		Night : Pidariamman Urchavam - Simmha vahanam
2nd Dec	Friday		Night : Vinayagar Urchavam - Mooshika vahanam
3rd Dec	Saturday	Day 1	7.30 pm to 8.30 pm - Flag Hoisting (Tanur lagnam)  Morning:Panchamurthis will be taken out on the silver vahanam for procession. Night : Panchamurthis Silver Authority Nandhi Hamsa vahanam
4th Dec	Sunday	Day 2	Morning:Vinayagar ,Chandrasekarar Suriyaprabhai vahanam Night : Panchamurthis coming on Indira Silver Vimanam the chariot of Lord Indira.
5th Dec	Monday	Day 3	Morning:Vinayagar ,Chandrasekarar poodha vahanam Night : Panchamurthis coming on Anna vahanam
6th Dec	Tuesday	Day 4	Morning:Vinayagar ,Chandrasekarar Naga vahanam Night : Panchamurthis coming on Silver Kamadenu Karpaviruksha vahanam
7th Dec	Wednesday	Day 5	Morning:Vinayagar ,Chandrasekarar Mirror Rishaba vahanam Night : Panchamurthis coming on Silver Big Rishaba vahanam
8th Dec	Thursday	Day 6	Morning:Vinayagar ,Chandrasekarar Silver Elephant vahanam-63 saints Promenading  Night : Panchamurthis coming on Silver Ratha , Silver vahanam
9th Dec	Friday	Day 7	Karthikai Deepam festival Lord Panchamurthigal starts with the procession on the Maha Ratham
10th Dec	Saturday	Day 8	Morning:Vinayagar ,Chandrasekarar Silver vimanam Evening : Pichandavar Urchavam Night : Panchamurthis coming on Horse vahanam
11th Dec	Sunday	Day 9	Morning:Vinayagar ,Chandrasekarar Mirror vimanam Night : Panchamurthis coming on Kailasa vahanam, Kamadenu vahanam
12th Dec	Monday	Day 10	Early Morning: 4:00PM Barani Deepam Dharshan Evening :6:00PM Maha Deepam Dharshan  Night:Panchamurthis Gold Rishaba vahanam
13th Dec	Tuesday		Morning:Vinayagar ,Chandrasekarar Mirror vimanam Night : Panchamurthis coming on Kailasa vahanam, Kamadenu vahanam

Karthikai Deepam

Karthikai Deepam is one of the most ancient festivals that have been celebrated since ages according to Indian history. It is symbolic of the festival of lights in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and is dedicated to the infiniteness of The Almighty.

Vivah Panchami

Vivah Panchami is a popular Hindu festival that commemorates the weddings of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. It is celebrated on the ‘Panchami’ (5th day) of the Shukla Paksha (the waxing phase of moon) during the month of ‘Margashirsha’ in the Hindu calendar. This corresponds to the month of November-December in the Gregorian calendar. In the Hindu religion, this day is considered to be very auspicious as it marks the ceremonial marriage anniversary of Rama and Sita. Just like any Hindu wedding, the celebrations and festivals begin several days in advance.

TIRUKKADAVUR ALARMEL MANGAI

Tiruchanoor, 26 Tirukkadavuru, Alarmel Mangapuram, Tirusukanur, Vadirajapuram, Tiruchhikkanur or Tiruchanur. Call by any name, Mother Goddess Padmavathi Devi is always at the behest of Her beloved devotees.

Kalashtami Dates 2017

Kalashtami or Kala Ashtami is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Bhairav and is observed every Hindu lunar month on the ‘Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi’ (8th day during the waning phase of moon). On this day, Hindu devotees worship Lord Bhairav and keep a fast to please Him. There are a total of 12 Kalashtami observances in a year. Of these, the one falling in the ‘Margashirsha’ month is most significant and is known as ‘Kalabhairav Jayanti’. Kalashtami is also considered holier when it falls on a Sunday or Tuesday, as these days are dedicated to Lord Bhairav. The festival of worshipping Lord Bhairav on Kalashtami is celebrated with full enthusiasm and devotion in different parts of the country.

Masik Durgashtami Dates 2017

Durga Ashtami also known as ‘Maha Ashtami’ is an important Hindu ritual dedicated to Goddess Shakti. It is observed on the ‘ashtami’ (8th day) of the ‘Shukla Paksha’ (the bright fortnight of moon) of every lunar month. On this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshiped and the celebration is known as ‘Astra Puja’. This day is also popularly referred as ‘Virashtami’ owing to the display of arms and other forms of martial arts. Hindu devotees offer prayers to Goddess Durga and keep a strict fast to seek Her divine blessings. Durga Ashtami Vrat is observed with complete devotion in the northern and western regions of India. In Telangana, Durga Ashtami is celebrated as ‘Bathukamma Panduga’. Durga Ashtami Vrat is a significant observance for followers of Hinduism.

Masa Shivaratri Dates 2017

The Shivaratri vrata is a very powerful and auspicious vratham that is dedicated to the Supreme Lord Shiva. The greatness of this vrata is mentioned in the all the major Hindu puranas. The Skandha Purana especially provides all the details and other information for observing the Shivaratri vrata. There are four main Shivaratris mentioned in the Skandha Purana.

Amavasya Dates 2017

The new moon day is called Amavasya (Amavasi) and is observed as a day of fasting in India.Since the Hindu calendar is organized according to the lunar month, Amavasya is the beginning of the new lunar month which last 29/30 days.

Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru Karthika Masa Brahmotsavams 2016 - Tiruchanoor.

The famous temple of Sri Padmavathi Amma Varu at Tiruchanoor is gearing up for annual Karthika Brahmotsavams which will be observed from November 26 to December 4 this year.

TIRUCHANOOR TEMPLE – SIGNIFICANCE OF PANCHARATRA AGAMA VIDHI

INTRODUCTION

“Tiruchana” means Divine Lady. She is none other than the universal beauty Goddess Padmavathi Devi born and seated beautifully on the 1000 petal Golden Lotus. As the Goddess emerged in this blessed village, it is known as Tiruchanoor.

Ganga Sagar Snan

Ganga Sagar Snan, also famous as ‘Ganga Sagar Mela’ or ‘Ganga Sagar Yatra’ is a significant gathering of the Hindu pilgrims during the auspicious time of ‘Makar Sankranti’. It is an annual observance that takes place at the Sagar Island or ‘Sagardweep’ in the state of West Bengal. Hindu devotees in thousands of number gather at this place to take a holy dip in Ganga River before She merges in the Bay of Bengal. During the Ganga Sagar Snan, a biggest fair is organized that fetches devotees from each and every corner of the country. The Ganga Sagar fair starts few days before and ends one day after Sankranti.

Shani Trayodashi

The Trayodashi falling on a Saturday is called as Sani Trayodashi. It is considered as most auspicious for shani puja as it is favourite day of lord shani.He is one of the important planets from the celestial Navagrahas from the hindu astrology.

Balaji Jayanti

Balaji Jayanti is a highly revered Hindu festival that is celebrated with great splendour all over the country. It is observed on the ‘Ashtami’ tithi (8th day) of the ‘Krishna Paksha’ (the waning phase of moon) during the month of ‘Margashirsha’ in the Hindu lunar calendar.

Arudra Darshan | Thiruvadhirai Vrata

The Thiruvadhirai Vrata is also known as the Ardra Darshana Vrata is a very famous vrata that is gloriously celebrated. This vrata is observed on the thiruvadhirai nakshaththram, the full moon day in the Tamil month of Maarkazi or Maargasira, the month of December-January as per the Gregorian calendar. The Thiruvadhirai vrata is one of the eight significant vratas dedicated to Lord Shiva. Thiruvaadhirai is also considered to be the nakshaththram of Lord Nataraj and is the longest night of the year. The word thiruvathirai in Tamil language implies a ‘sacred big wave’ that was used during the creation of the universe by Lord Shiva.

Kalabhairav jayanthi

Kalabhairav Jayanti also known as ‘Mahakaal Bhairavashtami’ or ‘Kala Bhairav Ashtami’ is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, the fearsome form of Lord Shiva. It is observed on the ‘ashtami’ (8th day) of the ‘Krishna Paksha’ (the period of waning phase of moon) during the Hindu lunar month of ‘Kartik’. In the Gregorian calendar, this date corresponds to the months of mid-November to mid-December. The festival of Kalabhairav Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Kala Bhairav, the Hindu God of Time. This day is considered to be more auspicious when it falls on a Tuesday or Sunday as these days are dedicated to Lord Kala Bhairav.

Utpanna Ekadasi

Utpanna Ekadashi or ‘Uttpatti Ekadashi’ as it also known, is observed on the ‘ekadashi’ (11th day) of the Krishna Paksha (the waning phase of moon) during the ‘Margashirsh’ month of the Hindu calendar. However in the Gregorian calendar, it falls between the months of November to December. Hindu devotees who begin the ekadashi fast should start with Utpanna Ekadashi. It is a popular belief that this ekadashi helps devote get rid from all their sins, both of the present and past lives.

Bhanu Saptami

Bhanu Saptami is also known as Surya Saptami or Vivaswat Saptami  is dedicated to Lord Surya.This Saptami will falls on Sunday. On this day, Surya made his first appearance on the chariot of seven horses.

Lord Surya is worshiped on Shukla Paksha Saptami (the seventh day during waxing phase of moon in a traditional lunar calendar).

Mandala Kalam

The Sabarimala Temple in Kerala is a world famous temple located at an altitude of 914 metres. Mandala Kalam, also known as Mandala Masam is the main pilgrimage season of this renowned Sabarimala Temple. Mandala Kalam Begins from the first day of the ‘Vrishchikam’ masam and ends on the eleventh day of the ‘Dhanu’ masam as per the traditional Malayalam calendar. In the Gregorian calendar, this time corresponds to the months of December-January. Mandala Kalam lasts for a period of 41 days when millions of devotees from all corners of the world, throng the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple.

Vrischika Sankranti

Vrischika Sankranti is also called as ‘Vruschika Sankramanam is a sacred day that marks the movement of Sun from the Tula Rashi to the Vruschika Rashi. In the Gregorian calendar this transition corresponds to the movement of Sun from the Libra Zodiac Sign to the Scorpio Zodiac Sign. It is noted that in the Indian astrology Rashi system, the Vruschika Rashi occupies the 8th position. On Vrischika Sankranti this planetary shift of Sun God helps it to regain energy and occurs during a specific time of the year. The festival of Vrischika Sankranti denotes the beginning of ‘Karthigai Masam’ in the Tamil calendar and the ‘Vrischika Masam’ in the Malayam calendar. This day holds great importance for followers of Hindu community and the rituals of Vrischika Sankranti is observed with immense devotion and enthusiasm.

Saubhagya Sundari Vrat

Saubhagya Sundari Vrat is observed on the third day of Krishna Paksha of Margashira month.For women, the meaning of Saubhagya is not only prosperity and it is not solely related to the husband of a woman, but for women, Saubhagya means beautiful, civilized, having a husband with positive qualities, having sons and grandsons along with wealth.

Margashira Masam 2016

Margashira masam is the ninth month in hindu traditional calendar.

According to Amavasyant Calendars this month begins on 30th November 2016 and ends on 29th December 2016.

As per  Purnimant Calendars this month starts on 15th November 2016 and ends on 13th December 2016.

Kartik Purnima

The Purnima on the day of Shukla Paksha in the Kartik month is known as Kartik Purnima. It is also known as Tripuri Poornima and Tripurari Poornima. It is sometimes called Deva-Diwali or Deva-Deepawali - the festival of lights of the gods. Karthika Purnima is also one of the days when the temples of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are full with the devotees wanting a darshan of their deities.

 Lord Mahadev killed a demon named Tripuri on this day and hence, it is known as Tripuri Purnima. Kartik poornima is also the birthday of Matsya, god Vishnu's fish-incarnation (Avatar). It is also the birthday of Vrinda, the personification of the Tulsi plant and of Kartikeya, the god of war and son of Shiva. It is believed that Krishna and Radha danced rasa and Krishna worshipped Radha on this day.Dev Deepawali is celebrated in  Varanasi and other northern parts of India. In Varansi all the Ghats are lighted with diyas. It is a visual delight. Not only the Ghats but almost all the houses in Varanasi also decorated with diyas.

Dev Deepavali

Dev Diwali or Dev Deepawali is a Hindu festival observed in the Hindu month of ‘Kartik’, celebrated with great pomp and show in the Indian state of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh. Dev Deepawali is the ‘Festival of Lights of the Gods’ and falls on the Kartik ‘Purnima’ (full moon day), fifteen days after the celebrations of Diwali. It corresponds to the month of November-December in the Gregorian calendar. This religious ceremony is started by chanting of the holy Vedic mantras by the priests, lighting diyas at the ghats and the sparkling of fire crackers, to welcome and please the Gods and Goddesses.

Scientific Reason & Benefits Behind Wearing Rudraksha Mala.

Rudraksha is a very important and mystical bead of Hindu mythology and Tantric cult. You might have often seen sages as well as common people sporting a rudraksha mala around their neck.

Things to do on Karthika Purnima

Kartik Purnima is also known as Dev Diwali (Diwali of the Gods) and Tripuri Purnima (as it marks the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura). Lord Vishnu appeared as Matsya (fish) avatar on this day. Sikhs celebrate it as Guru Nanak Jayanti as the founder guru of Sikhism was born on Kartik Purnima in 1469 AD. This day is significant for Jains too. They undertake a pilgrimage (Shri Shatrunjay Tirth Yatra) to worship Lord Mahavir at the famous temple situated on the Shatrunjay Hills, Gujarat.

Vaikuntha Chaturdashi

Vaikunta Chaturdasi is observed on the 14^th day of the Shukla Paksha or waxing phase of moon in Kartik Month.On this day both lord vishnu and shiva are worshipped.It is mostly observed in Maharashtra.

Rituals :

Devotees start the pujas after taking baths, fasting for the whole day, and offering akshat, sandalwood  paste, sacred water of the Ganges, flowers, incense and camphor to both the deities. Then they offer lighted deeps (earthen lamps) and batti cotton wick as a special offering for the day.

Dashavatara Calendar 2017

Dashavatara refers to the ten major incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that God Vishnu incarnates on the Earth from time to time to eradicate the evil forces, to restore the Dharma and to liberate devotees from the cycle of births and deaths. 

Manikarnika Snan

The ritualistic bathing ceremony during the auspicious month of Kartik on the Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi is known as Manikarnika Snan. Hindus perform this bathing ritual on the ‘Chaturdashi’ (14th day) tithi during the ‘Shukla Paksha’ (the period of growing phase of moon) in the ‘Kartik’ month of traditional Hindu calendar. For those following the International calendar, this date falls between mid-November to December. Taking a holy bath on the Manikarnika Ghat on this chosen day is believed to be highly meritorious. Manikarnika Ghat is also known to be one of the popular Ghats in the holy city of Varanasi. This ghat is also the chosen cremation site by Hindus. Devotees from all corners of the country visit Varanasi to perform the Manikarnika Snan.

Shamlaji Fair 2016

Shamlaji fair takes place in a small town, Shamlaji, in Gujarat. Shamlaji fair is also known as the Kartik Poornima fair, as it is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Kartik.  The Shamlaji Temple is a renowned Vaishnav Shrine and the deity housed here is known by various names included Gadadhar (bearer of the mace) and Shaksi Gopal. The temple is of great archaeological significance as it was built in the 11th century.

Ksheerabdi Dwadasi

Ksheerabdhi Dwadasi is observed on 12th day of the waxing phase of the moon in  Karthika Masam.It is also called as Chiluku Dwadasi or Yogini Dwadasi or Brindavana Dwadasi.It is very auspicious for Goddess Tulsi and Lord Vishnu.Tulsi plant and Amla Tree are worshipped on the day.

Karthik Masam Significance

Karthik Masa is auspicious to both, the followers of Lord Vishnu as well as Lord Shiva. During this period, the temples of Lord Shiva and Vishnu are flocked by thousands of devotees. During Karthik Masa, people from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh follow the “Karthik Somwar Vratam”. During this month, on the Poornima day, the Kartik Nakshatra stays with the moon, therefore, giving the name “Karthik Masa” to this month.

Tulasi Vivah

Tulsi Vivaah is the mythical marriage of Sri Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu with the tulsi plant (holy basil). In the Hindu mythology, tulsi is considered to be an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, and therefore unison of Gods and Goddesses is observed with great pomp and show all over the country.

Bhishma Panchak

Bhishma Panchak is a five-day vrat observed in the kartik month.This vrat is dedicated to bhishma,during these days lord vishnu is worshipped.Bhishma panchak vrat is also mentioned in Hari bhakta vilas, Padma purana and in Garuda Purana also.

2016 Dates :

November 10th to 14th November. 

Prabodhini Ekadashi

Prabodhini Ekadashi is one of important ekadashis observed by the Hindus that occurs on the ‘ekadashi tithi’ (11th day) during the Shukla Paksha (the waxing phase of moon) of the auspicious month of ‘Kartik’ in the traditional Hindu calendar. If you follow the Gregorian calendar, it corresponds to the months between October-November. Prabodhini Ekadashi is also known as ‘Dev Utthana Ekadashi’, ‘Vishnu-Prabodhini’ or ‘Dev Prabodhini Ekadashi’.

Kansa Vadh

The festival of Kansa Vadh celebrates the victory of good over evil. On this day Lord Krishna killed ‘Kansa’ and reinstated ‘King Ugrasena’ as the Ruler of India. Kansa Vadh is observed on the ‘dashami tithi’ (10th day) during the ‘Shukla Paksha’ (the phase of bright fortnight of moon) during the Hindu lunar month of ‘Kartik’. In the Gregorian calendar, this date falls in the month of November. According to the Hindu mythological stories, Kansa was an evil ruler of Mathura and Lord Vishnu in His 8th avatar as ‘Krishna’ killed Kansa and realised His grandfather and parents from prison. The festival of Kansa Vadh is a celebration of ‘Dharma’ over ‘Adharma’. This unique Hindu festival marks the annihilation of evil and restores goodness and joy everywhere. Kansa Vadh is celebrated with utmost rejoice and enthusiasm in Mathura and adjoining regions of Uttar Pradesh.

Jagadhatri Puja

Jagadhatri Puja is one of the most popular and exclusive Pujas of West Bengal. Jagadhatri is a form of devi (Protector of the world) and is widely worshiped in every nook and corner of West Bengal. It is very well known in Hooghly district of the state. Jagadhatri Puja is more popular in Chandannagar, Rishra, Konnagar and Howrah.

Gopashtami

Gopastami puja or Gopashtami vrat is observed on eighth day in bright half of Kartik month (Kartik Shukla Astami). Sri Krishna Puja and Go Puja are the main rituals of the day. As per the Puranas, on Gopastami day Lord Sri Krishna and his elder brother Balarama became qualified cowherds,Before this day, he was a keeper of the calves.