Lord Rama was born during Madhyahna period which is middle of Hindu day. This is a period of introspection and purification. Madhyahna which prevails for six Ghatis (approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes) is the most auspicious time to perform Rama Navami Puja rituals. The Bhagavata Purana is a Hindu scripture comprising of 18,000 verses mainly devoted to the worship of Lord Krishna. These are arranged in a bell metal vessel called uruli in the puja room of the house.
However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. During the Ramayana Masam, the recitation of Ramayana starts from the first day of the Karkidakam Masam and continues till the last day.The tenth and final day of Onam celebrations that culminates the 10 days of Onam Carnival. Vishu was celebrated with just rituals at famous Sreekrishna Temple, Guruvayur, on Tuesday. According to sage Narada, Kartika (October-November or Tulam-Vrischikam), Magha (January-February or Makaram-Kumbham) and Vaisakha (April- May or Medam-Idavam) are the finest months for worshipping Lord Vishnu, but of these three, Vaisakha is supreme. Besides, the three seevelis during mandalam will be conducted with three elephants and they take five rounds around the temple.
On Vishu, the custom is to wake up at dawn and go to the prayer room of the house, with eyes closed so that the Vishukkani is the first sight in the new season. The third day of this month – Akshaya-thrithiya – birth day of Balarama, is the most auspicious. For this purpose, Kani (an omen) with articles like yellow flowers, rice, betel nuts, golden coins etc. It's good for following works peaceful or Paushtik works, first feeding, Upanayana, marriage, movable or fixed works.
This is arranged the night before Vishu. This festival is celebrated over nine days in Kanni Masam (September-October) and culmination on Vijayadasami, in which God is worshiped in the form of Mother. It was on this day that Kuchela, the poor Brahmin childhood friend of Lord Krishna offered Avil/Poha (parched rice) to Lord Sri Krishna. Krishan Inn- rooms near Guruvayoor Temple in this read wishes everyone a very happy Vishu & prays for the well being of everyone around the globe. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. It is one of the most important places of worship for Hindus in Kerala and is often referred to as Bhuloka Vaikunta (Holy Abode of Vishnu on Earth).
As Melsanthi was not feeling well, rest of the rituals were conducted by Othikkans. Thousands prefer to see Kani at Guruvayur on Vishu morning. Deepavali is linked to the celebration of Lakshmi, who is venerated amongst Hindus as the goddess of wealth and prosperity and is the wife of Lord Vishnu. Ashtami Rohini is the celebration of the birthday of Lord Krishna. Vishu puja at Guruvayur temple is quite popular and famous among the Malayalees in Kerala. Balarama was the elder brother of Lord Krishna.Lord Balarama is also worshipped as an Avatar of Adishesha, the serpent on which Lord Vishnu rests.
For some, Diwali also celebrates the return of Pandavas after 12 years of Vanvas and one year of "Agyatavas" in Mahabharata.
Navratri is traditionally an auspicious time for starting new ventures. On Narasimha Jayanti day Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of Narasimha, a half lion and half man, to kill Demon Hiranyakashipu.Narasimha Jayanti is another important festival among the Hindus and is celebrated on Vaisakh Chaturdashi (14th day) of the Shukla Paksha.Every year during the Malayala Masam Makaram (January/February) Annual Pratishta and Dravya Kalasam performed by Thantri Acharya Ratna Dr. P.C.Dinesan Namboodiripad in the Temple, which is almost six day function and it is most significant and unique of its kind.The Famous Dasami Vilakku at GuruvayurThe Concluding day of 25th (Silver Jubilee year) Pratishta Anniversary.
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