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Chingam 1 - KERALA

Chingam is the first month of Malayalam Calendar.

1. Malayalam Calendar is a solar calendar.
2. Chingam signals the start of a new year.
3. Chingam month is from August 17 to September 16 (2016)
4. There are twelve months in Malayalam Calendar.
5. Chingam, Kanni, Thulam, Vrischikam, Dhanu, Makaram, Kumbham, Meenam, Medam, Edavam, Midhunam, Karkidakam are the twelve months.

1. Kollam Era was established in 825 CE.
2. Onam is observed on the month of Chingam. 
3. There are two  new years  in  Malayalam Calendar - Vishu and Chingam. Chingam is considered as the first month of traditional Malayalam Solar Calendar, while Vishu is the first month of Zodiac Calendar. 
4. Considered as the most auspicious month and it is also the time of festivity.

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Sri Krishna Jayanthi Festival

Krishna Janmashtami is an annual celebration commemorating the birth of Krishna. It is celebrated on the 8th day of Bhadrapada month (August). Krishna was born to Devaki and Vasudeva couple when they were imprisoned by Devaki’s brother, Kamsa.

 This year, Krishna Janmashtami falls on Thursday, August 25, 2016.

 

 Name Krishna is derived from Sanskrit word Krsna , which means "dark" or "dark blue.

 

 Krishna is considered as an incarnation of Vishnu.

 

•  Krishna was born as the 8th child of Devaki-Vasudeva couple. All the first 7 infants were killed by Kamsa. Mathura is considered as the birthplace of Krishna. 
• Krishnashtami is also known as Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Saatam Atham, Sree Krishna Jayanthi. 
• Hindus celebrate Krishna Janmashtami by fasting, worshiping Krishna and by performing Pooja.
• There is a game like ritual related to this occasion. It involves making a human pyramid and breaking an earthen pot of curd tied at a height.

 This ritual is most popular in Maharashtra.

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Ganesha Statue Brings Positive Energy and Wealth for Your Home

Happiness, prosperity and good health are the basic essentials of calm and peaceful life. Ganesha is one among the most popular Hindu Gods. The Lord Ganesha is worshipped before initiating any ritual and also before starting any new venture. Idols and images of Ganesha are very popular and in demand even outside India. The Ganesha image with the elephant countenance and pot belly is a wonderful artwork also. The aesthetic sense of Ganapathy's image invokes curiosity and wonder of an art lover. At the same time, the devotion with which Ganapati is worshipped is the most significant aspect.

Ganesha at a Glance

Ganesha has many names. He is known as Vinayaka, Pillayar, Lambodara, Mahodara. He is considered as the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi. He is brother to Lord Karthikeya. He is the lord who brings success, prosperity and removes obstacles. It is a routine in Hindu homes to worship Ganesha before starting anything , including cooking. It is considered that worshiping Ganesha can ward off ill luck and can bring positive favorable energy.


Different types of Ganesha Idols

There are different kinds of Ganesha idol, which is made of different materials which have different connotations and also there are thirty-two types of representation of Ganapathy.

Silver Ganesha - For Fame and Publicity

Wood Ganesha- Good health, long life and success

Clay Ganesha - Success, Removes obstacles

Brass Ganesha - Prosperity and Joy

Rules to Follow When Placing Ganesha Idols in a Home

While keeping the idol of Ganesha at home, one should be careful about the location. While placing it one should try to avoid the below-mentioned position for sure.

1. Not under the staircase.
2. Not to face house entrance so the back of idol faces the rest of house.
3. It is not ideal to keep inside the bedroom.

While installing Ganapathy for worship one should follow certain rules.

• Should find idol which is not taller than 18 cms.
• Should not buy idols which have its trunk turned towards the right , because they have to be worshiped with special rituals and daily poojas has to be performed . some it is necessary to make sure only those who can do the Pooja’s without any interruption should only buy this idol at home.

What Ganesha Idol Symbolizes?

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Top 10 Things a Keralite should know about Karkidakam

• Karkidakam month is the last month of traditional malayalam solar calendar.

• Karkidakam month  is from July 16 2016 to August 16 2016

• Malayalis follow a tradition of Ramayanam recital in this month. It is part of inculcating discipline in one’s life.

• The movement of sun towards south begins during this month called dakshinayanam.

• Special health care is observed.

• Almost a decade back it was a season of heavy rainfall, so there were severe scarcity of food grains and agricultural products. So this month was called as panja karkidakam.

• It is advised to take healthy traditional food like kanji during karkidakam month.

• Karkidakam month is a month of spiritual and physical rejuvenation for Malayalis.

Why Agnihotra a vedic ritual is significant today? - Devotional Store

Agnihotra is a fire ritual which is performed twice a day. It is a Vedic ritual, performed during the ancient period. During the Vedic period, there were many rituals which were performed with utmost care and precision to invoke the energy of nature. It is considered that it is essential to purify the spiritual and physical pollution aggregated around a human being. Agnihotra is performed in relation to this purpose.

As part of daily routine, many rituals were performed during the vedic period. It was for the physical and mental well-being. Rituals were performed with care and it was very scientific. It has many rules, that has to be performed without making any errors to get the result. The main aim of performing such kind of rituals are to establish a cosmic bond with the power of nature and human. It is a way of connecting the soul and mind to the energy sources of nature.

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Significance of Agnihotra Kit

• It is the best possible way to cleanse your spiritual environment and also it helps in the goodness of health.
• The age old traditions are really valuable and they are significant because of the depth of scientific understanding it has.
• Nature is the ultimate source of energy , it is the healer of all kinds of wounds- physical , mental or spiritual
• The nature-friendly way of life gives peace, happiness, and prosperity
• The age old traditions are based on the experiences of many generations who inhabited this world before us. So it should be observed with much respect.
• To enjoy the goodness of tradition in the most convenient way is really an asset.

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How Maraprabhu is related to Vastu Shastra and How it brings good luck to your home?

Vastu Shastra:

Vastu is a science of architecture. The term Vastu means dwelling place. Vastu Shastra is based on energy from different sources like sun, water, lunar, light, magnetic and wind energy. These energies are significant and they have an influence on human beings. The impact of these energies has a significant role in human life. But it usually remains unnoticed.
Human life is part of this wonderful universe. The life of human beings is balanced by various energies of nature. The influence of energy on human beings affects the life and feelings of human beings. The way energies act differs from place to place, depending upon the location of the place. Vasthu Shastra is a detailed study about these energies and the impact it has on the people.
Vastu analyzes five elements of nature and its interplay. The way it acts on different locations varies. The balancing of this energy is a way to balance human life and emotions. Giving considerable significance to Vastu and building structures can give better energy movement and can help in bringing positive energy and happiness.
Vasthu and Idols

Vastu manifests through idols and symbols also. Idols are symbols of something which has great significance. They are not just piece of art but it has many significance but they are also a channel of good energy. One such idol is Maraprabhu. It is a symbol of devotion, radiant health. Maraprabhu has an interesting myth and history related to it.

Maraprabhu Myth

Melpathur and Poonthanam were great scholars who were devotees of Guruvayoorappan. They were contemporaries too. At the same time Melpathur was well versed in Sanskrit and he wrote in scholarly language. At the same time Poonthanam also wrote in layman language. Once Poonthanam was reciting Sanskrit slogan and there happened a mistake while reciting. He wrongly recited as ‘Padmanabha Marabrabha ‘which means God of trees, hearing this Melpathur openly laughed at him. To sooth and support poonthanam , Guruvayoorappan intervened as a celestial voice and said, ‘ I am also Maraprabhu ‘.

Features

Maraprabhu is the world’s largest terracotta idol in the world. it was inaugurated by former Kerala Chief MInister. K. Karunakaran. The sculptor of this huge terracotta is P.V. Ramachandran.The sculptor is considered as the embodiment of all the medicinal plants in the world. It is strongly believed that the idol is very effective in curing ailments which remained incurable after years of treatment. The very sight of the idol itself is considered to emit immense energy that can relieve sickness.

Significance

The idol is made of clay and it is a representation of man and earth. The energy that emanates from Maraprabhu will harmonise the human mind and stir inner consciousness. The Maraprabhu idol is located in the sreevalsam complex of guruvayoor. It is constructed using herbs and ghee by labours who worked hard for several months.
Having an idol of Maraprabhu is bringing home all the peculiar cosmic radiance of Guruvayoor Maraprabhu. It is a pleasure to make Maraprabhu idol available for purchase through Devotionalstore.