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Thiruvadirai | Arudra Nakshatra Darisanam | Ardra Nakshatra Darshan

Arudra Nakshatra Darisanam or Ardra Nakshatra Darshan is a very ancient festival performed in the Pacha Maha Sabha Temples of Lord Shiva in Tamil Nadu. This is also called Thiruvadirai.

Arudra Nakshatram, which is also known as Thiruvaathirai Nakshatram, during Maargazhi Masam is considered highly auspicious. On this day Arudra Nakshatra also coincides with Pournami. Thiruvadirai festival is celebrated in all the Shiva temples with Natarajar Sannidhi (Procession Deity of Lord Shiva in the Cosmic Dance). Lord Shiva being Swayambhu, has no birth and hence there cannot be a Birth-Star or Nakshatram to denote birth. Only the Avataars can have as such, Punarvasu for Sri Rama, RohiNII for Sri Krishna, Swati for Narasimha, ShravaNa for Vaamana etc. Lord Shiva’s fond star is ascribed to be Aardra (Thiruvaadirai). Thiruvadirai takes place on the n

Ramana Jayanti on Arudra Nakshatram | 06-January-2023

Arudra Darshanam (Ardra Nakshatra Darshanam) is an important festival (Celestial) observed in the Tamil Nadu State. Another important celebration observed on this special day is the Ramana Jayanti or Ramana Maharshi Jayanti. Ramana Maharshi was a great saint and seeker of Truth who took birth in South India.

PurePrayer takes you on a SpiRitual Journey about the life of Sri Ramana Maharshi.

Ramana Is Born

Arudra Darshanam, a festival that commemorates the manifestation of Lord Shiva as Nataraja, the Lord of Cosmic Dance, was being celebrated Bhuminathar Temple situated in Tiruchuzhi, a small village in South India

Dhanurmasa Vrat December 17, 2022 To January 13, 2023 | Prayers To Lord Vishnu In The Dawn

PurePrayer presents an insight into the practices and observances during Dhanurmasa Vrat.

The entry of Sun into Dhanur Rashi (Sagittarius), which happens in the middle of December, is denoted as DhanuH Sankramana, a period of special significance and positive energy. It marks the onset of winter. It is also the onset of Uttarayana Punya Kala. Dhanurmasa Vrat is being observed from from December 16, 2021 to January 14, 2022.

During Dhanurmasa Vrat, Pujas are offered to gods in temples and at homes in the early hours of the morning called Brahmi Muhurtam, which is approximately one-and-a-half hours before the actual sunrise, throughout Dhanur Maas. Practice of early rise and offer of libations in the early hours, before sunrise, rejuvenates with positive energy in us and can result in good health.

The Sun moves from one

Sri Sridhara Ayyavaal & Gangavatharana Mahotsavam | Kartika Amavaasya | Tiruvisanallur, Kumbakonam

Gangavatarana takes place every year on the day of Kartigai (Kartika) Amavasya in the well belonging to the house of Sri Sridhara Ayyavaal, a great saint and Keertanakar (Composer & Singer of Bhajans) who lived in the 17^th Century CE. Please read on to learn more about Sri Sridhara Ayyavaal & Gangavatarana.

PurePrayer offers Bhakti Namans to Sri Sridhara Ayyavaal on this occasion of Gangavataranam.

Devotees of Lord Shiva and followers of Sri Sridhara Ayyavaal, throng this little village in Kumbakonam on the banks of River Kaveri (Cauvery) to witness this divine spectacle of River Ganga swelling up in the well in Sri Sridhara Ayyavaal’s house which is better k

ತುಳಸೀವೈಶಿಷ್ಟ್ಯ

ನಮ್ಮ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ತುಳಸಿಗೆ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಹಾಗೂ ಪರಮ ಪವಿತ್ರವಾದ ಸ್ಥಾನವಿದೆ

ನಾವು ಪೂಜಿಸುವ ಎಲ್ಲ ದೇವ-ದೇವತೆಗಳಿಗೂ ತುಳಸಿಯನ್ನು ಅರ್ಪಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕಸಂಗೀತದ ಪಿತಾಮಹರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಪುರಂದರದಾಸರು ತಮ್ಮ ಒಂದು ಕೃತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹೀಗೆ ನುಡಿದಿದ್ದಾರೆ: “ತುಳಸಿ ಇಲ್ಲದ ಪೂಜೆ ಒಲ್ಲನೋ ಹರಿ ಕೊಳ್ಳನೋ.” ವಿಶೇಷವೆಂದರೆ, ತುಳಸಿಯ ಎಲೆ, ದಳ, ತೆನೆ, ಕಾಷ್ಠ ಮತ್ತು ತುಳಸಿ ಗಿಡದ ಬುಡದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಮಣ್ಣೂ ಕೂಡ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಪವಿತ್ರವಾದದ್ದೆಂದು ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಗಳು ಹೇಳುತ್ತವೆ.

ಎಲ್ಲ ವಯಸ್ಸಿನ ಸ್ತ್ರೀಯರ ದೈನಂದಿನ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ತುಳಸೀ ಅರ್ಚನೆಗೆ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಸ್ಥಾನ. ಮನೆಯ ಮುಂದೆ ತುಳಸಿ ಗಿಡವೊಂದನ್ನು ನೆಟ್ಟಿದ್ದರೆ ಭೂತ, ಪ್ರೇತ, ಪಿಶಾಚಾದಿಗಳ ಭಯವಿರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ತುಳಸಿ ಗಿಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಅನೇ

Pradosha Puja on Trayodashi Thithi

PurePrayer presents an insight into the practices of Pradosha Puja performed during the evenings before sunset on the days with Trayodashi Thithi.

Pradosha Puja is the worship offered to Lord Shiva in the twilight zone on the day of Trayodashi Thithi (13^th day of the Hindu Panchangam) that occurs twice every month, seeking his benevolence and grace. Libations are offered to the Shivalingam with different Dravyas (materials like curd, ghee, milk, coconut water and so on) chanting Sri Rudram. Bilvapatra (Wood Apple leaves) Puja is offered chanting the Ashtottara Shatanamavali (108 names). Garlands are offered for decoration.

PurePrayer offers Bhakti Namans to Dattatreya Rama Rao Parvatikar on this occasion of his Aradhana during Ashvayuja Bahula Dwiteeya. Sri Dattatreya Rama Rao Parvatikar who was also well-known as Veena Baba was the founder of Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mission Matha all over India.

Dattatreya Rama Rao Parvatikar lived in the premises of Badrinath Temple of The Himalayas. He was fondly called 'Veena Baaba' by his spiritual followers. He was born as the second son of Professor Rama Rao Parvatikar and Vatsala Bai on 1916 at Guledgudda, near Badami. He was keenly interested in Indian classical music and was a maestro of Rudra Veena. He invented Dattatreya Veena and was fondly called also as "Veena Baba". He was a nada yogi and was an expert in Sitar, Vichitra Veena, Rudra Veena and Swarmandal.

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Sri Guru Raghavendraswamy Aradhana 2022

Sri Guru Raghavendraswamy Aradhana 2022 occurring in the month of August 2022 is a major event for all the followers of Sri Rayaru.

Sri Raghavendra Theertharu has been a great Sage / Philosopher of Dwaita Parampare. He has been praised as Kaliyuga Kalpataru, Kaliyuga Kalpavriksha and Guru Rayaru. PurePrayer takes you through the Life and Spiritual Journeys of Sri Guru Raghavendraswamy during the occasion of 351^st Aradhana Mahotsav, taking place from August 12, 2022 in many places including Mantralaya.

Sri Raghavendra Tirtha Swamigalu is one of the most popular and foremost saint-philosopher and mystic of india, who is blessing all the devotees every day. His followers throng in lakhs every day in Mantralaya (Andhra Pradesh), where Sri Raghavendra Swamy

Aadi Amavaasai In Kumbakonam on Kaveri banks – Ultimate Destination For The Hindu Rituals

Aadi Amavaasai Tarpanams, Pinda Daanams, Shraadham (Shradh) rituals on Kaveri banks in Kumbakonam of Tamil Nadu State have been a practice from time immemorial. Performing the rituals of Aadi Amavaasai In Kumbakonam on Kaveri banks has been an ultimate destination for the followers of the Hindu traditional practices.

Temple-Town of Kumbakonam Sri Kshetra and its neighbouring villages on the banks of River Kaveri, are world famous for its many ancient temples that were built even before the world developed Civilization. Kumbakonam is best known for its Navagraha Sthalams. The region is teeming with Spirituality and Sanatan Dharma because of this long period of Hindu traditional practices and Changam (Sangam) influence. This resulted in the development of excellent literature and other fine arts. River Cauvery (Kaveri) has from the time immemorial been a lifeline i

Sudarshana Homa | Sudarshan Havan

Sudarshana Homa is a fire ritual ceremony dedicated to Sri Vishnu or Sri Narasimha Swamy through his weapon Sudarshana Chakra. Sudarshan Havan can help you ward off the malefic or negative forces, protect you from evil eyes and grant courage to stand up against adverse enemies, bad planetary positions, many more.

Importance of Sudarshana Homa or Sudarshan Havan:

Sudarshana Homam is performed to seek the benevolence of Lord Vishnu through his possession of Sudarshana, in the form of deity with 16 hands. “Su” means the right. “Darshana” means vision. When Sudarshan is invoked with prayers, it sets out to fulfil the Ishtakaamya of the devotee. This Homam can remove malefic effects of evil spirits, troubles caused by enemies and witchcraft. Sudarshan Havan is performed for protection from evil eyes; dark malefic forces; success in business, work and life.

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