Sabarimala Temple Calendar 2017 : Opening & Closing Dates in 2017

Opening and closing of Sabarimala Sree Dharmasastha Temple for the year 2017 - 2018.

Month	Pooja	Opening date	Closing date
November 2016	Mandala Pooja Maholsavam	15/11/2016	26/12/2016
	Madala Pooja	26/12/2016
December 2016	Thirunada opens for Makaravilakku	30/12/2016	20/01/2017
January 2017	Makaravilakku Day	14/01/2017
February 2017	Monthly Pooja – Kumbham	12/02/2017	17/02/2017
March 2017	Monthly Pooja – Meenam	14/03/2017	19/03/2017
	Sabarimala Utsavam	30/03/2017	09/04/2017
	Kodiyettu	31/03/2017
April 2017	Panguni Uthiram (Ayyappan Nakshatra Birth Date) & Arattu	09/04/2017
	Meda Vishu Festival	10/04/2017	18/04/2017
	Vishu	14/04/2017
May 2017	Monthly Pooja – Edavam	14/05/2017	19/05/2017
June 2017	Idol Installation Pooja	03/06/2017	04/06/2017
	Monthly Pooja – Midhunam	14/06/2017	19/06/2017
July 2017	Monthly Pooja – Karkkidakam	16/07/2017	21/07/2017
August 2017	Monthly Pooja – Chingam	16/08/2017	21/08/2017
September 2017	Onam Pooja	02/09/2017	06/09/2017
	Onam Day	04/09/2017
	Monthly Pooja – Kanni	16/09/2017	21/09/2017
October 2017	Monthly Pooja – Thulam	16/10/2017	21/10/2017
	Sree Chithra Atta Thirunal	18/10/2017	19/10/2017
November 2017	Mandala Pooja Maholsavam	15/11/2017	26/12/2017
December 2017	Madala Pooja	26/12/2017
	Thirunada Re-opens for Makaravilakku	30/12/2017
January 2018	Makaravilakku Day	14/01/2018

Amarnath Yatra 2017

Shri Amarnath shrine Board  has announced the dates for amarnath yatra 2016.There is no fixed date for begining of yatra,but the yatra ends on Raksha bandhan day that falls every year.

In 2017 Amarnath yatra commences on 29th June and ends on 7th August. 

Sri Kapileswara Swamy Vari Brahmotsavams 2017

Kapila Theertham is a famous Shiva Temple and Theertham, located at Tirupati in the Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, India. The idol is believed to be installed by Kapila Muni and hence Lord Shiva here is referred to as Kapileswara.

In this temple brahmotsavams are celebrated in magha month.This brahmotsavams are being organised by TTD.

2017 Schedule :

February 17^th : Dwajarohanam , Hamsa Vahanam

February 18^th : Suryaprabha Vahanam, ChandraPrabha Vahanam

February 19^th : Butha Vahanam, Simha Vahanam

February 20^th : Makara Vahanam, Sesha Vahanam

February 21^st : AdhikaraNandi Vahanam, Tiruchi Ustavam

February 22^nd : Vagyra Vahanam, Gaja Vahanam

February 23^rd : Kalpavriksha Vahanam, Tiruchi Ustavam

February 24^th : Rathotsavam, Nandi Vahanam(Maha Shivaratri)

February 25^th : Purushamruga Vahanam, Kalyanotsavam Aswavahanam

February 26^th : Trisulasnanam, Ravansura vahanam, Dwajavarohanam

Maha Shivaratri - The Night of Lord Shiva

Maha Shivaratri is one of the most important festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is celebrated every year on the 13th night/14th day of the Phalguna month.This Festival is celebrated with utmost devotion in all over india.Devotees of Lord Shiva chant "Om Namah Shivaya" mantra through out the day.In many shiva temples the most auspicious Lingodbhava puja is performed during this time.

Important Days in Guruvayur Temple - 2017

List of  Important Days in Guruvayur Temple :

Stories About Lord Kubera: The Hindu God Of Money

Lord Kubera is one of the many Gods of the Hindu Pantheon who is still revered by many as the god of wealth and the treasurer of the gods. It is a very common misconception that Goddess Lakshmi is the deity of wealth. Technically, she is the goddess of good fortune, and has the power to bestow her devotees with wealth. To have a life free of financial crisis, you must worship Lord Kubera along with Goddess Lakshmi.

Vijaya Ekadasi

Vijaya Ekadashi occurs during the waning phase of moon (Krishna Paksha) in February – March. This Ekadashi is known as Pankoddhar Ekadasi in Orissa. 

Srisailam Maha Shivaratri Brahmotsavams - 2017

The Shivartari Brahmotsavams is one of the most famous festivals celebrated in Srisailam.In 2016 Brahmotsavams will begin on 17th February and Concludes on 27th February.They are celebrated for 11 days.

Most Powerful Mantras of Lord Shiva

Mantras are especially crafted incantations that hold immense power. They have boundless spiritual energy that helps in concentrating in the almighty.

Mantras are supposed to be uttered in a way that they create divine vibrations. These vibrations resound in the universe and bring peace of mind and happiness to us when we chant on them.