Krishna Jayanthi / Gokulashtami

Sri Krishna Jayanti marks the celebration of the birth of Bhagavan Sri Krishna. Lord Sri Krishna was born on the 'Rohini' nakshatram (star) on Ashtami day.  The ashtami falls tomorrow 1st september and the rohini nakshatra falls on 2nd september this year.  Gokulashtami is celebrated tomorrow and Sri jayanthi is celebrated on 2nd september.

Saranagathi

Saranagathi or surrender is the approach in Srivaishnavism for god. There are no restrictions. Any one irrespective of caste,creed,age or sex can follow. One can perform Saranagathi not only for himself but also for others including animals, birds, plant etc.The individual surrenders to the Lord expressing his limitations of yogic path.The process is simple with huge benefits. Therefore , the god expects the individual to follow a few rules during the tenure of current life.

Sandhyavandanam

Sandhyavandanam & its significance

Our planet not only goes around the sun but also rotates on it's own axis. Sun rise and Sun set are caused by the rotation of earth on it's own axis. At every instant of time , there will be Sunrise at one place and Sunset at another place. At Sunrise , rays of Sun will hit that part of the earth for the first time for that day , resulting in release of energies .Similarly at Sun set there will be withdrawal of energies.

Gayathri Japam

Gayathri Japam

Gayathri is a veda mantra to be recited at sandhya period.  Gayathri means "A mantra that protects those who recite it ". 'Tatsaviturvarenyam - Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi- Dhiyo Yo Naha Prachodayat' is the gayathri mantra .

Avani Avittam

Avani Avittam (Tamil: ஆவணி அவிட்டம்) refers to the day corresponding to the Śravishthā nakshatra ("Avittam" in Tamil) of the Śrāvana month ("Avani" in Tamil) of the Hindu calendar when Brahmins ritually change their Yajñopavītam ("Poonool" in Tamil/Malayalam) every year accompanied by relevant Srauta "upakarma" rituals.

Varalakshmi Viratham Part 2

VARALAKSHMI VRATHAM

Varalakshmi Vratam is an important pooja performed by many women in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka and some parts of Tamil Nadu.The Hindu festival going by the name 'Vara Lakshmi Vrata' is celebrated on the last Friday of the bright fortnight in the month of Ashadha, also called Adi, which corresponds to the English months of July-August. [ SEE JULY 16TH POSTING FOR FULL POOJA DETAILS]

Slogam or slokas or shlokas part II

21)  Chant this sthothra everyday for good health and fruitful life. This can be chanted after chanting adithya hrudayam or individually.

Surya kavacha slogam

Varalakshmi Viratham Aug 20th

In 2010, Varalakshmi viratham is on Aug 20th.

Pls check the pooja details in my previous post posted on july 16th 2010.

Slogam or slokas or shlokas

1) I have been chanting this whenever something is lost or misplaced - it helps  :-))

Sant Ekanath !! A real story during "Shrardham"

Author :  Smt Pushpavalli Srinivasan

While Kandiya was doing service like this Ekanath’s father’s Shrardham (annual ceremony) had to be performed. Kandiya had taken all the responsibility from inviting the Brahmins to cook the meal for the ceremony. When he was cooking the aroma of the sweets and vegetables spread out up to the backyard. At the back yard lived a low caste man and his wife who were looking after the garden.

Naga Chaturthi Viratham

Naga Chaturthi/Chavithi:

This festival is celebrated mostly in Andhra Pradesh,Tamilnadu,Karnata - Southern part of India. Aug 13th 2010 is observed as Naga Chaturthi.
 

Adi Pooram

The months Adi and Thai are important. These mark the start of the ayana (solstice).

Ayana means path. Utharayana is when the sun travels from south to north in a northward incline. Dakshinayana is when the sun moves southwards from north to south.

Aadi Krithiai / Aadi Ammavasai(or Ammavasya)

Aadi Krithigai and Aadi Amavasai are such energizing occasions for you to choose to rebuild your positive energy.

Adi Peruku / Padinettam Perukku

Today is Padinettam Perukku / Adi Peruku.

It is celebrated on the eighteenth day of the Tamil Month of Adi to worship the river Cauvery.  Mixed Rice Varieties to be served along with Curry vadams and wafers.  Entertainment day - having food on the banks of the Cauvery along with family members .