19 Avatars of Shiva in different yugas

Shiva Maha Puran mentions 19 avatar of Shiva which are
1. Piplaad Avatar : Form of Shiva helps to get rid of Shani dosha. 2. Nandi : Seen as the protector of the herds depicted as bull faced with four hands.
3. Veerabhadra : Fierce Avatar which destroyed Daksha Yagna.
4.Sharabha : Avatar is taken to pacify Narasimha who created gandaberunda & Sharabha created Pratyangira to end war.

Utpanna Ekadasi Tomorrow

Utpanna Ekadashi is the day when Ekadasi Vrata started 1000s of years ago or when the vrata originated, also called Utpatti Ekadasi. Those who wish to start taking Ekadasi Vrata can begin from this day. Ekadasi Devi appeared on this day from Mahavishnu to destroy Demon Mura. It is said that Mura was hiding in the rice bag. Therefore rice consumption is considered to be a sin on Ekadasi. Story says war between Mura and Mahavishnu lasted for many years and

Customs to be followed while visiting a Temple

Everyone must be aware of certain rules while visiting a Temple. Because it is the place where our Devi Devatas reside, their vaasasthan. Never visit a temple empty handed, always take some offerings like flowers, oil for diya etc

Temple should be entered through main entrance & enter Temple with right feet first

Never enter a temple wearing wet clothes ( rameshwaram & those who do angapradakshina has exemptions

12 Names of Hanuman

12 names of Hanuman also called as Dwadasha Namavali, Those who read this stotram regularly, will not have any fear & they become victorious in everything. 1.Hanuman
Bhakta Hanuman, a great devotee

2.Anjani Suta
Son of Devi Anjana

3.Vayu Putra
Son of Vayu Deva

4. Mahabala
Who possess great strength

24 Names of Mahavishnu

चतुर्विंशति केशव नाम are given very much importance like Vishnu Sahasranama. 24 names represent 24 letters of Gayatri Mantra These are chanted while one do Achamanam.

1. Keshava (श्री केशवाय नमः) Who killed asura keshi
2. Narayana (श्री नारायणाय नमः) One who is final refuge
3.Madhava (श्री माधवाय नमः) One who resides in all
4.Govinda (श्री गोविन्दाय नमः) Who protects all

19 Avatars of Shiva in different yugas

Shiva Maha Puran mentions 19 avatar of Shiva which are
1. Piplaad Avatar : Form of Shiva helps to get rid of Shani dosha. 2. Nandi : Seen as the protector of the herds depicted as bull faced with four hands.
3. Veerabhadra : Fierce Avatar which destroyed Daksha Yagna.
4.Sharabha : Avatar is taken to pacify Narasimha who created gandaberunda & Sharabha created Pratyangira to end war.

24 Names of Mahavishnu which we all should know

चतुर्विंशति केशव नाम are given very much importance like Vishnu Sahasranama. 24 names represent 24 letters of Gayatri Mantra 1. Keshava (श्री केशवाय नमः) Who killed asura keshi
2. Narayana (श्री नारायणाय नमः) One who is final refuge
3.Madhava (श्री माधवाय नमः) One who resides in all
4.Govinda (श्री गोविन्दाय नमः) Who protects all
5.Vishnu (श्री विष्णवे नमः) One who is omnipresent

Varalakshmi Vratham Today

Vara Mahlakshmi Vratam and pooja are performed today. Mahalakshmi blesses with all 8 siddhis which is Sri ( wealth)
Bhu ( earth)
Saraswati ( learning)
Priti (love)
Kirti ( fame)
Shanti ( peace)
Tushti ( pleasure)
Pushti (strength)

Worshipping Varalakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshipping Ashtalakshmi

Vishnu Sahasranamam, 1000 names of Mahavishnu.

Also know about which line to chant for corresponding Nakshatra.

In the Anushasana Parva of Mahabharata, Veda vyasa explains Vishnu Sahasranama which was advised to Yudhishtira by Bhishma. Shri Krishna advices Yudhishtira to learn Dharma from Bhishma Pitamaha who was lying in arrow bed. Thus infront of Veda Vyasa, Krishna and other pandavas, Yudhishtira asks Bhishma many doubts :-

1. Kim ekam daivatam loke? Who is the deva of universe?

Slokas which a Hindu should know

Important prarthana slokas which everyone should know & to be taught to our kids.

1. Morning sloka

When you wake up, look at your hands & chant कराग्रे वसते लक्ष्मीः करमध्ये सरस्वती
करमूले तु गोविन्दः प्रभाते करदर्शनम्

2. Morning prayers to Bhoomi Devi

समुद्रवसने देवि पर्वतस्तनमण्डले ।
विष्णुपत्नि नमस्तुभ्यं पादस्पर्शं क्षमस्वमे ॥

16 Sanskars of Sanatan Dharma

In Sanatana Dharma there are 16 Sanskars or rituals in a person’s life which hold sacred importance Even though Vedas identify 40 sanskaras, 16 major sanskaras, also known as the “shodasha sanskaras” are given significance..

16 Sanskars are

1.Garbhadhan Sanskar: Ceremony of conception
2. Pumsavana Sanska : Fetus Protection

Darshanam of Guruvayur Shri Krishna on 1st day of Karkidakam/Aadi

Guruvayur Shri Krishna gives Darshan in 12 roopas in 1 day. Krishna is worshipped as Guruvayurappan the child form of Krishna. 12 roopas we can worship Krishna is 1. During Nirmalya time, Viswaroopa Darshan, worshipping one will get relif from all sins.

2. During Oil Abhisheka, as Dhawantari who removed all illness of Melpathur Bhattathiri

3. Vakacharthu time, Darshan as seen in Gokul

4. During Shankha Abhishek as Santhana Gopala

How far is Vaikuntam

This is a beautiful story which depicts the importance of bhakti. Once in a palace Srimad Bhagavatam was being recited. The story was Gajendra Moksham that day. Pandit was explaining how crocodile caught hold of elephant & how elephant was crying to help.
With pure faith when elephant called for Sriman Narayana's help, within a second Mahavishnu came there in Garuda Vahana.

8 Forms of Mahalakshmi, Ashta Lakshmi

Mahalakshmi is the giver of all phrosperities. 8 forms are called as Ashta Lakshmi, Devi blesses her bhaktas with each forms which are 1. Adi Lakshmi

Adi Lakshmi is seen with 4 arms, Lotus & white flag in her 2 hands, other 2 hands with Abhaya mudra & Varada mudra.

2. Dhana Lakshmi
Devi who grants material wealth. Also dhan also includes rain, mountain, forest etc therfore every resources in abundance

Mookambika Devi, Kollur

Kollur Mookambika Temple is situated on the banks of the river Souparnika. This is 1 among 7 Mukthi Sthala created by Parashurama.

Please read some interesting Facts Kaumasura, is made dumb & called as Mookasur was killed here. Devi destroyed him  & thus name Mookambika

Sthala Puranam says that, Adi Shankaracharya wished to bring Devi in his home land of Kerala & did Tapasya.

Forms of Ganapathi for each Nakshatra

There are various forms of Ganesha for each persons to worship according to their Nakshatra, worshiping the particular form will bring prosperity. Forms of Ganesha for all 27 Nakshatras Aswini : Dvija Ganapati is worshipped in Shri Ballaleshwar Temple - Pali

Bharani : Siddhi Ganapati at Siddhi Vinayaka Temple mumbai

Krithika : Ucchhishta Ganapati

Rohini : Vigna Ganapati

Mrigashirsha : Kshipra Ganapati

Ardra : Herambha Ganapati

Jagannath Rath Yatra Tomorrow

Sastras say " Rathe tu Vaamanam drustva Punarjanmam na vidyate"

Means if we see Vaamana / Jagannath Swamy on the Chariot during the Rath Yatra, one will never have rebirth. Some facts about the Iconic Rath Yatra Jagannath Swamy along with his brother Balabhadra & sister Subhadra will come out from the temple to bless their devotees tomorrow.

CHARIOTS are named as Nandighosha,
Taladhwaja and Devadalana respectively.

16 wheels are used for Jagannath rath.
Vahana is Garuda

Saraswati Mantras which every child should be taught

Saraswati is वाग्देवी, who blesses with abundant Knowledge & wisdom. Devi is seen with 4 arms representing 4 aspects of human personality in learning : Mind, Intellect, Alertness &  Ego. Please note down all this & teach kids Mantras for education & knowledge:-

1. Saraswati Dhyana Mantra

ॐ सरस्वती मया दृष्ट्वा, वीणा पुस्तक धारणीम्
हंस वाहिनी समायुक्ता मां विद्यादान करोतु में

2. Vidya Mantra for students

सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि
विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा

Vishnu Sahasranamam, 1000 names of Mahavishnu.

Also know about which line to chant for corresponding Nakshatra. In the Anushasana Parva of Mahabharata, Veda vyasa explains Vishnu Sahasranama which was advised to Yudhishtira by Bhishma. Shri Krishna advices Yudhishtira to learn Dharma from Bhishma Pitamaha who was lying in arrow bed. Thus infront of Veda Vyasa, Krishna and other pandavas, Yudhishtira asks Bhishma many doubts :-

1. Kim ekam daivatam loke? Who is the deva of universe?

9 Forms of Bhakti

Bhakti means to serve Bhagwan unconditionally. In Srimad Bhagavatam, Prahlada tells his father 9 forms of Bhakti or Navadha Bhakti श्रवणं कीर्तनं विष्णोः स्मरणं पादसेवनम् |
अर्चनं वन्दनं दास्यं सख्यमात्मनिवेदनम् ||

1. Shravanam : Means listening to the divine name.. listen from a guru
Listening, reading scriptures like Ramayana, Bhagavada puran etc..

2. Kirtanam : Chanting glories of bhagwan

Customs to be followed while visiting a Temple

Everyone must be aware of certain rules while visiting a Temple. Because it is the place where our Devi Devatas reside, their vaasasthan Never visit a temple empty handed, always take some offerings like flowers, oil for diya etc

Temple should be entered through main entrance & always enter with right feet first

Never enter a temple wearing wet clothes ( Rameshwaram had exemptions before, but now