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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38840831176434880412026-09-28T00:03:00.119+05:30Hindu BlogAbhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comBlogger41504125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-51443725903870172062026-09-28T00:03:00.000+05:302026-09-28T00:03:00.115+05:30October 5 2026 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Monday, October 5 2026 – It is Krishna Paksha Dashami tithi or the tenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 5:06 AM on October 5. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Dashami tithi or the tenth day during the

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-20198895058211803822026-09-27T19:37:00.000+05:302026-09-27T19:37:00.116+05:30Shiva Lingodbhavamurti And Human Spine - A Comparison

The Pillar Within: Shiva Lingodbhavamurti and the Human SpineIn the Shaiva tradition, Lingodbhavamurti is the form of Shiva emerging as an endless pillar of fire and light, a form with no beginning and no end. The story appears in the Linga Purana, Shiva Purana, Kurma Purana and Vayu Purana. At the close of a cosmic cycle, when only Brahma and Vishnu remained amid the primordial waters, a dispute

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-7429023163218345672026-09-27T17:35:00.000+05:302026-09-27T17:35:00.116+05:30The Forgotten Collateral Damage of Samudra Manthan

Samudra Manthan: The Creatures That Perished Nobody Talks About - Amrita came out of the ocean, but who remembers the creatures that died in the churning?We all know about Amrita, and we know about the many things that appeared during the churning of the ocean. We also know about the poison halahala. But have we ever thought about the creatures that were harmed during the churning?Chapter 16

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-47379781541373363182026-09-27T16:02:00.000+05:302026-09-27T16:02:00.126+05:30The Five Candars: Guardian Attendants in Tamil Shaiva Temple Tradition

Among the sixty-three Nayanars venerated in Tamil Shaivism, Chandesha, also called Chandikeshvara, occupies a singular place. He is not merely remembered as a devotee but is enshrined permanently inside Shiva temples across South India, usually in a small shrine to the north of the sanctum. His story is told in Sekkizhar's Periya Puranam, the twelfth-century Tamil hagiography of the Nayanar

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-31515986047703879382026-09-27T10:00:00.000+05:302026-09-27T10:00:00.160+05:30Kati Sutra in Hindu Iconography: Symbolism of the Sacred Waist Cord

Binding Without Adorning: The Kati Sutra of Hindu Temple SculptureAmong the many ornaments that adorn the divine and human figures of Hindu sculpture, the kati sutra occupies a position of quiet but essential importance. Unlike the dazzling crowns, necklaces, and armlets that draw the eye, the kati sutra is humble in appearance, a simple cord tied around the waist. Yet it is precisely this

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-39409710657568812322026-09-27T09:05:00.000+05:302026-09-27T09:05:00.110+05:30Twelve Monthly Manifestations Of Surya - Dwadasha Adityas: Sun God's Twelvefold Journey Through the Year

The Twelve Suns: Understanding the Dwadasha AdityasThe concept of the Adityas predates their later identification with the months. In the Rig Veda, the Adityas were a group of celestial beings, sons of the goddess Aditi and sage Kashyapa, associated with the maintenance of rita, the cosmic and moral order. Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman, Bhaga and others appear in these early hymns not as forms of the

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-45894012520081297622026-09-27T07:03:00.000+05:302026-09-27T07:35:07.358+05:30Vivekachudamani Verse 7: Wealth Is Not the Ticket to Liberation

Vivekachudamani Verse 7 – Money Cannot Buy You Bliss Or Moksha  - Gold Plated Hanuman Chalisa Will Not Buy You MokshaVivekachudamani verse 7 is very clear. There is no hope of immortality by means of riches. This is the declaration of the Vedas. So work done only for getting rich cannot be the cause of liberation. Simple, no confusion, no commentary needed. Still, we manage to confuse

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-88234908944551569292026-09-27T05:01:00.000+05:302026-09-27T05:01:00.113+05:30Yakini — The Formless Goddess of Sahasrara, the Crown Beyond Form

The Thousand-Petalled Silence: Yakini and the Mystery of Sahasrara ChakraIn the tantric and yogic vision of the subtle body, the spine is imagined as a column of light along which seven major chakras, or energy wheels, are strung like jewels on a thread. Each chakra is described as a peetha, a seat, where a particular form of Shakti resides together with a tattva, or elemental principle. These

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-19749118808775764482026-09-27T04:02:00.000+05:302026-09-27T04:02:00.128+05:30Difference Between A Hindu Temple And A Church

The Living God and the Gathered Faithful: How Hindu Temples and Churches Reflect Two Distinct TheologiesAt first glance, a Hindu temple and a Christian church may appear to serve the same purpose — a building where people come to connect with the divine. But this surface similarity dissolves quickly upon deeper examination. The two sacred spaces are rooted in fundamentally different theological

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-26461129315378052872026-09-27T02:59:00.000+05:302026-09-27T07:54:48.349+05:30The Thread of Compassion: How Small Acts Preserve Humanity According to Hindu Wisdom

Daya: The Divine Force That Sustains the Human World Through Hindu Eyes In a world seemingly overwhelmed by darkness—where fear grips hearts, anger burns in souls, greed corrupts minds, and hatred divides communities—one might wonder how humanity continues to endure. The ancient wisdom of Hindu scriptures provides a profound answer: it is the countless small acts of compassion, or daya,

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-88763750429323573602026-09-27T00:01:00.000+05:302026-09-27T00:01:00.226+05:30October 4 2026 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Sunday, October 4 2026 – It is Krishna Paksha Ashtami and Navami tithi or the eighth and ninth day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 7:28 AM on October 4. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Navami tithi or the

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-80902526538665327182026-09-26T19:45:00.000+05:302026-09-26T19:45:00.126+05:30Uranju Thullal In Kerala Hindu Temples - Ecstatic Ritual Dancing

The Divine Dance of Devotion: Spiritual, Scientific, and Psychological Perspectives The phenomenon of Uranju Thullal (ecstatic ritual dancing) associated with traditional Hindu temple worship in Kerala can be understood from multiple perspectives—spiritual, scientific, and psychological. Each viewpoint offers a unique insight into this powerful cultural experience. The traditional belief is

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-53210198233868119512026-09-26T17:34:00.000+05:302026-09-26T17:34:00.111+05:30Akupara In Mahabharata - The King of Tortoises Who Bore the Mandara Mountain

Akupara and the Churning of the Ocean in Mahabharata: Meaning and ImportanceAkupara is mentioned in the chapter 16 of the Astika Parva of the Adi Parva of the Mahabharata. The devas and asuras decided to get amruta, the nectar of immortality, from the milky ocean. For this, the Mandara mountain was uprooted to be used as the churning rod. The great ocean agreed to be churned only if it was given

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-34054610581805657222026-09-26T16:00:00.000+05:302026-09-26T16:00:00.125+05:30Difference Between Saptamatrikas And Saptakanyas

Saptamatrikas and Saptakanyas: Two Faces of the Same Divine Mother - The Seven Mothers and the Seven Maidens: Understanding Shakti in Her Active and Autonomous FormsIn Shakti worship, two groups of seven goddesses are often spoken of in the same breath — the Saptamatrikas and the Saptakanyas (Saptha Kannigal or Sapta Kanni). Devotees frequently ask whether they are the same beings under

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-75865727071512597192026-09-26T10:00:00.002+05:302026-09-26T10:00:00.196+05:30Significance of Fish In Durga Puja Worship In Bengal – Symbolism

Sacred Fish in Bengali Durga Puja: Ancient Symbolism of Prosperity and Safe Journey The Deep Connection Between Fish and Bengali Culture In Bengali Hindu tradition, freshwater fish holds a place of profound reverence, deeply intertwined with the region's geography and spiritual practices. The mighty Ganga and countless rivers, ponds, and wetlands that crisscross Bengal have made fish not merely a

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-2300058351055637132026-09-26T09:07:00.000+05:302026-09-26T09:07:00.308+05:30Kuzhandai Ananda Swamigal Biography - The Divine Child of Goddess Meenakshi

Meenakshi Maindhan: The Life and Grace of Kuzhandai Ananda SwamigalAround 1607 CE, in the village of Samayanallur near Madurai, lived a devout couple named Ramaswamy Iyer and Tripurasundari Ammal. Years passed without the blessing of a child, and the couple, deeply devoted to Goddess Meenakshi of Madurai, made a heartfelt vow. If the Goddess granted them a child, they promised to dedicate that

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-84811229777987843202026-09-26T07:01:00.000+05:302026-09-26T07:01:00.115+05:30Vivekachudamani Verse 6 - Hundred Brahmas Cannot Help: Rituals Alone Will Not Give Liberation

Vivekachudamani Verse 6 – Ritual And Liberation Are Two Different Paths - One Thread, Many Beads: What Adi Shankaracharya Wants You to SeeIn Vivekachudamani, verse 6, Adi Shankaracharya says something very straight. Let people quote the scriptures, let them offer sacrifices to the gods, let them perform all the rituals and worship all the deities. Still there is no liberation for anyone

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-22453900979833090222026-09-26T05:03:00.000+05:302026-09-26T05:03:00.111+05:30Hakini – Goddess of Ajna – Between Eyebrows

Seated Between the Brows: Hakini, Goddess of Ajna Chakra - The Six Faced Mother of Wisdom and Inner VisionAmong the seven chakreshwaris who preside over the Sapta Chakras of the subtle body, Hakini Devi occupies a position of singular importance. She is the presiding Shakti of the Ajna Chakra, the energy seat located between the eyebrows, often called the third eye or the seat of command. In

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-16391843048449320372026-09-26T04:02:00.000+05:302026-09-26T04:02:00.166+05:30The Sugarcane Bow of Lalita Tripurasundari: When the Mind Becomes a Weapon of Grace

Manorupekshukodanda of Goddess of Lalita Tripurasundari : The Sweetness Hidden Within the MindIn Hindu iconography, weapons usually arrive with a story. Shiva's trident, Vishnu's discus, Indra's thunderbolt — each has an origin (mostly crafted by Vishwakarma), granted by another deity or forged through tapasya. The sugarcane bow of Goddess Lalita Tripurasundari carries no such tale. She is not

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-24403335377233025952026-09-26T03:01:00.000+05:302026-09-26T03:01:00.128+05:30It Is No Use Crying Over Spilt Milk - Let Bygone Be Bygone: Ancient Hindu Saying – Modern Day Relevance

This phrase, though common in modern English, finds deep resonance in ancient Hindu wisdom. It emphasizes the futility of lamenting over past mistakes, losses, or missed opportunities, and instead encourages individuals to accept, learn, and move forward. The essence of this thought is deeply embedded in Hindu philosophy, which stresses non-attachment, acceptance, and the continuous flow of

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-12297942813297582122026-09-26T00:07:00.000+05:302026-09-26T00:07:00.127+05:30October 3 2026 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, October 3 2026 – It is Krishna Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 9:53 AM on October 3. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-17262150007993015322026-09-25T19:30:00.000+05:302026-09-25T19:30:00.207+05:30Nine Goddess Associated With Nine Leaves (Nabapatrika) Of Durga Puja

The Sacred Nabapatrika: Nine Divine Manifestations in Durga Puja The Nabapatrika stands as one of the most profound and ancient rituals in Durga Puja celebrations. This sacred bundle of nine plants represents the manifestation of Goddess Durga's divine energy through nature, embodying the cosmic principle that the Divine Mother pervades all creation. On Maha Saptami, the seventh day of Navratri,

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-64305653838625298742026-09-25T17:36:00.000+05:302026-09-25T17:36:00.185+05:30Ananta Shesha Lifts Mount Mandara For The Churning of the Ocean

Ananta Shesha and the Uprooting of Mount Mandara For Samudra ManthanThe Astika Parva, part of Adi Parva in the Mahabharata, tells the story of Samudra Manthan, the churning of the ocean of milk. For this great work, the Devas needed a strong and stable rod to churn the ocean. They chose Mount Mandara for this purpose. Mandara was not a small hill. It went up and down for about 13 to 15

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-53576487714234107832026-09-25T16:05:00.000+05:302026-09-25T16:05:00.185+05:30Nepal Bhaktapur Bhairavnath Temple Story

The Divine Head That Guards Bhaktapur in Nepal: The Sacred Story of BhairavnathBhaktapur in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, is not merely an ancient city of brick and wood. It is a living spiritual landscape, where every courtyard, every temple spire, and every festival procession breathes with divine presence. At the very heart of this city, in the iconic Taumadhi Square, stands the Bhairavnath Temple

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-90134307720625924542026-09-25T14:05:00.000+05:302026-09-25T14:05:00.116+05:30