Mandala Puja is an important ritual observed at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala. It is observed from the 1st day of the ‘Vrishchikam’ month till the 11th or 12th day of the ‘Dhanu’ masam in the traditional Malayalam calendar. The day of Mandala Puja marks the end of the 41 days long austerity that is observed by the followers or devotees of Lord Ayyappa. The fast begins 41 before the observance of Mandala Puja, that is, the first day of the Malayalam month of ‘Vrishchikam’. Mandala Puja along with ‘Makar Vilakku’ are the two major events held at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple that draws devotees from all over Kerala and neighbouring states. During this time the temple remains open on most of the days for the devotees. As a tradition, devotees visiting the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple during the Mandala Puja also visit the ‘Guruvayur Temple’. During this time special ‘Abhishekam’ ceremony is organized in the ‘Guruvayur Temple’.
Saphala Ekadasi
Saphala Ekadashi is an auspicious fasting day observed
on the ‘ekadashi’ (11th day) of the Krishna Paksha (the waning phase of moon)
during the month of ‘Paush’ in the traditional Hindu calendar. This ekadashi is
also referred as ‘Pausa Krishna Ekadashi’. If you follow the Gregorian
calendar, it is celebrated between the months of December to January. The day
of Saphala Ekadashi is sacred to Hindus as it is believed that by fasting
sincerely on this day, the devotees can wash away their sins and also enjoy a
blissful life. Ekadashi is a revered day that occurs twice in every lunar Hindu
month and is a day dedicated to worshipping the preserver of this Universe, who
is none other than Lord Vishnu.
Paush Month
Pushya
Masam is the tenth month as per the lunar calendar.In this month farmers get
their crop hence it is called as Soubhagya Laksmi Masam.The sun would transit
in the northern direction and from then onward the Uttarayana Punyakalam
starts.Uttarayana starts with the most famous festival Sankranti.
As per
north indian Calenders this months starts from December 14th, 2016 and ends on
January 12th, 2017.
LIST OF RELIGIOUS EVENTS IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER(2016) IN TIRUMALA
December 10: Sarva Ekadasi
December 11: Chakrateertha Mukkoti
December 12: Tirumangai Alwar Sattumora
December 13: Alwar Teertha Mukkoti, Sri Tirppanalwar Varsha Tirunakshatram,
Sri Datta Jayanthi, Karthika Parva Deepotsavam
December 16: Commencement of Dhanurmasam
December 24: Sarva Ekadasi
December 27: Tondaradippodi Alwar Varsha Tirunakshatram
December 28: Commencement of Adhyayanotsavams
December 29: Sarva Amavasya
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
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Date
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Days
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Festival Details
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Morning / Night - Urchavam - Vithi Ula -
Vahanam Details
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30th Nov
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Wednesday
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Night :
Arulmigu Durgaiyamman Urchavam - Kaamadenu vahanam
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1st Dec
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Thursday
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Night :
Pidariamman Urchavam - Simmha vahanam
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2nd Dec
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Friday
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Night :
Vinayagar Urchavam - Mooshika vahanam
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3rd Dec
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Saturday
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Day 1
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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 |
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4th Dec
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Sunday
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Day 2
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Morning:Vinayagar
,Chandrasekarar Suriyaprabhai vahanam
Night : Panchamurthis coming on Indira Silver Vimanam the chariot of Lord Indira. |
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5th Dec
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Monday
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Day 3
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Morning:Vinayagar
,Chandrasekarar poodha vahanam
Night : Panchamurthis coming on Anna vahanam |
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6th Dec
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Tuesday
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Day 4
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Morning:Vinayagar
,Chandrasekarar Naga vahanam
Night : Panchamurthis coming on Silver Kamadenu Karpaviruksha vahanam |
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7th Dec
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Wednesday
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Day 5
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Morning:Vinayagar
,Chandrasekarar Mirror Rishaba vahanam
Night : Panchamurthis coming on Silver Big Rishaba vahanam |
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8th Dec
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Thursday
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Day 6
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Morning:Vinayagar
,Chandrasekarar Silver Elephant vahanam-63 saints Promenading
Night : Panchamurthis coming on Silver Ratha , Silver vahanam |
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9th Dec
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Friday
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Day 7
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Karthikai
Deepam festival Lord Panchamurthigal starts with the procession on the Maha
Ratham
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10th Dec
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Saturday
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Day 8
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Morning:Vinayagar
,Chandrasekarar Silver vimanam
Evening : Pichandavar Urchavam Night : Panchamurthis coming on Horse vahanam |
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11th Dec
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Sunday
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Day 9
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Morning:Vinayagar
,Chandrasekarar Mirror vimanam
Night : Panchamurthis coming on Kailasa vahanam, Kamadenu vahanam |
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12th Dec
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Monday
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Day 10
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Early
Morning: 4:00PM Barani Deepam Dharshan
Evening :6:00PM Maha Deepam Dharshan Night:Panchamurthis Gold Rishaba vahanam |
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13th Dec
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Tuesday
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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.
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 14th 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.
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.