Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2023 i A TO Z INDIA

From the Editor’s Desk: Annapurna Jayanti 2023 Date - Mantra Annapurna Jayanti is a festival dedicated to Goddess Annapurna – Hindu goddess of food and cooking. It is observed on the full moon day in the month of Margashirsha. In some regions, an Annapurna Vrat is observed during the period. Goddess Annapurna is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. In 2023, Annapurna Jayanti date is December 26. Annapurna Mantra: अ पूणायै नम:॥, chant the above mantra 108 times for prosperity and peace in life. It is believed that those who worship Annapurna Mata with this mantra and live as per Dharma without harming nature will always be blessed with good food and water. Legend has it that once the food on earth was not replenished and soon the…

Gita Jayanti day symbolizes the birth of Srimad Bhagavad-Gita, the sacred text of the Hindus. Gita Jayanti 2023 is an important festival in Hinduism in which Hindus pay their honour and respect to the holy text: The Bhagavad Gita. As per the Hindu Calendar, this day is celebrated on Shukla Ekadashi, on the 11th day of the Margashirsha month. Shrimad Bhagavad Gita holds great importance in human life. It is believed that Lord Krishna himself preached the Gita to Arjuna at the battlefield of Kurukshetra, before the Mahabharata began. That day is celebrated widely as Gita Jayanti. Gita Jayanti is the auspicious day of the advent of Srimad Bhagavad-gita. This is the day on which Lord Krishna imparted the essence of Vedic knowledge to Arjuna over 5000 years ago and…

Katraj Jain Temple, situated in Pune, Maharashtra, is a significant religious site for the Jain community. This temple is dedicated to Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. The Katraj Jain Temple is known for its serene surroundings and architectural beauty. The temple complex includes shrines, meditation halls, and facilities for various religious activities. The main deity, Lord Mahavir, is often depicted in a sitting posture, and the temple follows traditional Jain architectural styles. Intricate carvings and sculptures adorn the temple, depicting scenes from Jain mythology and teachings. Devotees and visitors are drawn to the spiritual atmosphere of the Katraj Jain Temple, making it a place for prayer, meditation, and reflection. The temple also plays a role in promoting Jain values and teachings, contributing to the cultural and religious landscape…

Christmas is a festival celebrated by Christians the world over on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is the celebration of love, generosity, benevolence, peace, kindness, brotherhood, and familial bonding. The word Christmas has derived from the Old English ‘Cristes Maese’ (Christ’s Mass). Jesus Christ also called Jesus of Nazareth was the founder of Christianity. According to the Biblical Gospel accounts, miraculous events surrounded the conception and birth of Jesus. He was the son of Joseph, a carpenter of Nazareth, but is believed to have been miraculously conceived by his mother, Virgin Mary. Tradition has it that he was born in Bethlehem and grew up in Nazareth. He was baptized by John, the Baptist and he preached a message of religious reform and divine love. Christianity is…

About Kopeswar Temple Kolhapur: Kopeswar Temple is located in Khidrapur, Kolhapur. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is also known as Mahadev temple. The temple is divided into four parts – Swargamandapam, Sabhamandapam, Antaral Kaksha, and Garbha Griha. The temple is known for its glorious architecture. The temple temple is built by Silhara ing Gandaraditya in the 12th century. The old pillars, carvings of various gods, goddess, and dancinggirls, as well as carved sculptures placed in its halls, are a wonder. The temple offers both spiritually and culturally rich experience to the tourists. Kopeswar Temple History: The Temple is divided into four parts. They are Swargamandapam, Sabhamandapam, Antaral kaksha, and Garbha griha. The Swargamandapam has a vestibule with an open top. The sanctum is conical. Temple outside walls…

Amirthapureeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Nangur Village near Sirkazhi Town in Sirkazhi Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Amirthapureeswarar / Jurahareswarar and Mother is called as Chandrakshi. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Sundarar had a mention about this Temple. This Temple is considered as one of the Ekadasa Rudra Kshetrams and Shiva Peedam Temples of Nangur. Legends: Ekadasa Rudra Kshetrams & Ekadasa Divyadesams: As per legend, Lord Shiva performed his rudra thandava at Thirunangur after the death of his consort Sati in the Daksha Yajna. His dance was so aggressive that whenever a lock of hair from Lord Shiva touches the ground, a Rudra, form of Lord Shiva, emerged…

The essence of faith in the hope of liberation and salvation from spiritual practice flows here. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the capital Delhi, this is the same corner where SadhviPramukha Kanakprabha, a prodigious and loving figure, got a sound sleep. Her memorial land is now taking shape in the form of Vatsalya Peeth, the foundation stone of which is going to be laid by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on August 27, 2023. A hope resounds between insensitivity and narrow-mindedness; this is the hope of love, compassion and sensibilities. In this hope lies the real music of life, the real meaning of life. Because of who we are, we exist, in this lies the happiness of salvation and liberation. Where one can enlighten the soul, one can become meditative.…

Beautiful Powar patil wada at Balaghat dist. Madhyapradesh…The intricate wood work is just mindblowing…..most probably the only surviving wada of this intricacy in that area … Maharashtra, Madhyapradesh and Gujrat has lagacy of building such beautiful residential places which showcases the art and culture ……