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Margashira Masam 2009 in Telugu Calendar – Margasira Month in Andhra Pradesh
Margashira Masam is the ninth month in a traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Andhra Pradesh. As per the Telugu Calendar,...
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Vrishchika Masam – Vrishchikam Month 2009 in Kerala
Vrishchikam, or Vrishchika Masam, is the fourth month in a traditional Malayalam calendar and is a highly auspicious month. Vrishchika...
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Vishnu Deepam 2009 – Sokkappanai
Vishnu Deepam is observed on the full moon day or a day earlier in Karthigai Masam as per traditional Tamil Calendar. Vishnu Deepam 2009...
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How to observe Shukravar Vrat? – Friday Fasting
Shukravar, or Friday, is dedicated to Shukra or Venus and those believing in astrology worship Shukra for gaining prosperity, peace and...
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Yogi Krishna Prem Thought – The Main Fault Lies With Disciples Who Blindly Follow Fake Gurus
Until a man has reached a certain stage of development by his own efforts it is very little use for him to seek for a Guru. Of the vast...
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How to observe Mangalwar Vrat? �� Tuesday Fasting in Hindu Religion
Mangalvar, or Tuesday, in Hindu religion is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and Lord Ganesh. Mangalwar takes its name from the Mangal or Mars who...
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Pradosh 2010 – Shiva Pradosham Vrata 2010 Fasting Dates
Pradosh Vrat, or Pradosham, is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Shiva. It falls on the 13th day of every lunar fortnight in traditional...
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Karthiki Ekadasi
Karthiki Ekadasi is observed during the waning phase of moon in Kartik Month as per traditional calendar followed in Maharashtra. Kartiki...
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While Praying or Doing Puja Pray with a Single Aim – A story from Puranas
Lord Surya, or Sun God, had a son named Shradhadeva. He did not have any children after several years of marriage. So he took the advice of...
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Sashti Fasting in November 2009 – Shasti Vratam
Shasti Vratam is observed on the sixth day during the waxing phase of moon as per a traditional Hindu calendar and is dedicated to Lord...
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Dev Deepavali
Dev Deepavali is observed on the first day of the Margashirsh month as per the traditional calendar followed in Maharashtra. Dev Deepavali...
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Teachings from Atma Bodha of Adi Shankaracharya
Just as the fire is the direct cause for cooking, so without Knowledge no emancipation can be had. Compared with all other forms of...
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Narmadeshwar Lingam – Shivalingam found in Narmada River
Narmadeshwar Lingam is the Shivalingam found in Narmada River in India. River Narmada is one of the sacred rivers associated with Hinduism....
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Sashti 2010 dates – Shasti Vratam or Fasting Days in 2010
Shasti, or Sashti, observed on the sixth day of the waxing phase of moon (Shukla Paksha) in a lunar fortnight is an important day in a...
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History of Talakad and Story of the Curse That Buried Talakkad below Sands
Talakad in Karnataka is famous for temples that are buried under sand – the Cauvery Riverbed. Situated on the banks of the Cauvery, the...
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The Story of Ekadasi Fasting – Ekadashi Vrat Katha
Ekadasi is a highly auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu on the eleventh day of every lunar fortnight in traditional Hindu calendar....
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Jejuri Khandoba – Malhari Martand Bhairav Festival and Rathotsav
Malhari Martand Bhairav is a form of Lord Shiva worshipped in Maharashtra and parts of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Khandoba – Malhari...
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Somvati Amavasi in November 2009
Somvati Amavasi, or Somavati Amavas, is observed when Amavasi (no moon day) falls on a Monday. The Amavasi in November 2009 is on Monday,...
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How to observe Budhavar Vrat? – Wednesday Fasting in Hinduism
Budhavar, or Wednesday, is generally dedicated to the planet Budha or Mercury, Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna. Those people who believe in...
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Osho Thoughts on Fear and Guilt
Fear is natural; guilt is a creation of the priests. Guilt is man-made. Fear is in-built, and it is very essential. Without fear you will...
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