Best Day To Start Learning New Things -VASANTHA PANCHAMI

Vasanta Panchami is observed on Magha Shukla Panchami, the fifth day in Magha month. This festival is a jubilant occasion in Basara Gnana Saraswati Temple in Andhra Pradesh.

Vidyarambham or Aksharabhyasam is the main ritual in Saraswati temple on Saraswati Panchami during which children between two and three or five years old are initiated into the world of knowledge (into letters).

Aksharabhyasam means ‘initiation of knowledge gaining. Basara Saraswati temple is one of the important venues where Vidyarambham is performed socially. On Basant Panchami, thousands of people visit the temple and initiate learning to their kids.

‘Sri Ganapathaye Namah is the Aksharabhyasam mantra written on sand or on rice and the child writes the mantra again and again for five times. After that ‘Om Saraswathyei Namah is the mantra which is written on the slate.

Devotees believe that Veda Vyasa Maharshi observed severe penance at Basara along the Godavari river bank and installed the idol of Gnana Saraswati Devi. Children are taught their first words on this day (as an auspicious beginning to learning). Schools, colleges etc., (places of learning) organise special worship of Saraswathi.

With Her grace, the mute, it is believed, have been able to speak and people have been blessed with the ability to write or compose poems. Musicians sing here and many even choose to perform here first. Instrumentalists have puja performed for their instruments here. Apart from art and culture, Goddess Saraswathi also showers Her blessings for the education of children.

Notebooks, pencils and pens are kept at the Devi's feet for blessings and then used by the students. A noticeboard asks the students to write their names, address and the roll number on a piece of paper and put it in the hundi after praying for success! It is believed the Goddess blesses them for good and positive results.

The moolavigraham enchants devotees as she is the embodiment of kindness itself. Her expression is so serene and calm even as She is majestic. She is seated on a white lotus in Padmasana, adorned by a pure white silk sari, has a book in Her lower left hand, Her lower right hand showing the chinmudra, Aksharamala in Her right upper hand, and Amrithakalasam in Her left upper hand. Both eyes are full of compassion.

Vasant Panchami is the festival dedicated to Saraswathi, the goddess of learning
Saraswathi Temple - Koothanoor (near Mayiladuthurai, TN)


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2 Powerful Shakthis of LORD GANESH

Sathya Sai says, "What is the esoteric meaning of Ganesha's elephant head? The elephant is noted for its acute intelligence. Ganesha's elephant head symbolizes sharpness of intellect and the highest power of discrimination. Because of the purity of his intellect, Vinayaka is also called the giver of buddhi (intellect).

He responds to the prayers of devotees and hence is known as Siddhi Vinayaka (the Vinayaka who grants what is sought). In a forest, when an elephant moves through the jungle, it clears the way for others to follow. Likewise, by invoking Ganesha, the path is cleared for our undertakings. The elephant's foot is so large that when it moves it can stamp out the footprints of any other animal. Here, again, the symbolic meaning is that all obstacles in the way will be removed when Ganesha is accorded the place of honor.

The journey of life is made smoother and happier by the grace of Ganesha. When an elephant moves among the bushes, its path turns into a regular passage for all animals. It is thus a pacesetter for all animals." Similarly, Ganesha clears the path leading to Wisdom, Intellect, and Inner Peace.

Two Shaktis Of Ganesh

Ganesha has two Siddhis (symbolically represented as wives or consorts). Siddhi (success) and Riddhi (prosperity). Wherever there is Ganesh, there is Success and Prosperity~ Wherever there is Success and Prosperity~ there is Sri Ganesh.

Ganesh as the Scribe

Ganesha is accepted as the god of learning and the Patron Deity of letters and scriptures. Ganesh's tusk is used by him in the writing of the epic, the Mahabharata. When Vyasa wanted to compose the Mahabharata, Brahma suggested Ganesha be his scribe. Vyasa agreed and Ganesha brought his broken tusk as a writing quill. Vyasa dictated the entire epic in verse. Ganesha recorded every word for Gods and men alike.


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TELUGU- CALENDAR-60 YEAR-NAMES

TELUGU- CALENDAR-60 YEAR-NAMES

First of all see how our RUSHEESWAR'S divided our time. They divided our time into MAHA YUGAM'S.

                            (1) Kruta Yugam
                            (2) Treta Yugam
                            (3) Dwapara Yugam
                            (4) Kali Yugam

Every maha Yugam contains four YUGAM'S. A total of 17,28,000 years completes Kruta Yugam. This is called "YUGA PRAMANAM".

    Yuga pramanam of Treta Yugam is 12,96,000 years.
    Yuga pramanam of Dwapara Yugam is 8,64,000 years.
    Yuga pramanam of Kali Yugam is 4,32,000 years.
    Totally there are 60 years, those will be repeated in a cyclic manner.
    The Telugu 60 years are as follows

1.PRABHAVA 2.VIBHAVA 3.SUKLA 4.PRAMODA 5.PRAJAPATI 6.ANGEERASA
7.SRE MUKHA 8.BHAVA 9.YAMUNA 10.DHATRI 11.ISWARA 12.BHAHUDANYA 13.PRAMADHI 14.VIKRAMA 15.VRUSHA 16.CHITRA BHANU 17.SUBHANU
18.TARANA 19.PARDHEEVA 20.VYAYAYA 21.SARWAJITH 22.SARVADHARANI 23.VIRODHI 24.VIKRUTI 25.KHARA 26.NANDANA 27.VIJAYA 28.JAYA
29.MANMADHA 30.DURMUKHI 31.HIMALAMBHA 32.VILAMBHA
33.VIKARINI 34.SARVARI 35.PLAVA 36.SUBHAKARI 37.SOBHANA 38.KRODHANA 39.VISWA VASU 40.PARABHAVA 41.PLAVANGA 42.KEELAKA 43.SOWMYA 44.SADHARANA 45.VIRODHA KRUTHI 46.PARIDHAVINI 47.PRAMODINI
48.ANANDA 49.RAKSHASA 50.NALA 51.PINGALI 52.KALAYUKTA 53.SIDHARDHI 54.RUDRA 55.DHURMUTI 56.DUNDUBI 57.RUDHI RODGARI 58.RAKTAKSHI 59.KRIDHANA 60.KSHAYA


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Follows Rules in Karthika Masam-Vratam Details

Karthika masam starts on the day after deepavali and ends after 30 days.

Here i am giving the basic Rituals we should follow for this month. You can find the detailed vratha vidhanam in karthika puranam book.

1) One should not eat non veg food for the whole month.

2) Must take meal only once per day for the 30 days, we can eat breakfast at nights or atleast we must follow this  on auspicious days like mondays, karthika poornima, koti somavaram etc.

3) Must take shower(including hair) daily.

4) Must light deepam every evening and do pooja.

5) Read one chapter in karthika puranam book everyday. If you don’t have karthika puranam read the story given in the below link daily ...    

Note : It is even good to hear the story if someone is reading it loud

6) Prepare prasadam on mondays , karthika poornima,  koti somavaram and remaining days you can even keep some fruit as prasadam.


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The Kings Who Ruled SRI KRISHNA DWARAKA ARE.

Here is a list of some of important kings who ruled Sri Krishna Dwaraka, according to the Ancient Indian History, with the number of  years ruling.

1. Chandragupta Mourya 330-298 B.C. 32 years.
2. Bindusar 298-273 B.C. 25 years.
3. Ashok 273-232 B.C. 41 years.
4. Pushyamitra Shunga 190-149 B.C. 41 years.
5. Chandragupta Gupta 308-330 A.D. 22 years.
6. Samudragupta 330-375 A.D. 45 years.
7. Vikramaditya 375-414 A.D. 39 years.
8. Kumargupta 414-455 A.D. 41 years.
9. Harsha 606-647 A.D. 41 years.

Total ---------327 years.

The average is 327/9 = 36.3 years.

Multiplying 138 generations by 35 years we get 4830 years before Chandragupta Mourya. Adding Chandrgupta's date 320 B.C. to 4830 we get 5150 B.C. as the date of Lord Krishna.

Megasthenis, according to Arian, has written that between Sandrocotus to Dianisaum 153 generations and 6042 years passed. From this data, we get the average of 39.5 years per king. From this we can calculate 5451 years for 138generations. So Krishna must have been around 5771 B.C.

Pliny gives 154 generations and 6451 years between Bacchus and Alexander. This Bacchus may be the famous Bakasura who was killed by Bhimasena. This periodcomes to about 6771 years B.C.

Thus Mahabharata period ranges from 5000 B.C. to 6000 B.C. and Dwarka fits into this scenario perfectly.

Mahabharata mentions the ancient tradition as 'Shravanadini Nakshatrani',i.e., Shravan Nakshatra was given the first place in the Nakshatra- cycle (Adi-71/34and Ashvamedh 44/2) Vishwamitra started counting the Nakshatras from Shravan when he created 'Prati Srushti'. He was angry with the old customs. So he started some new customs. Before Vishvamitra's time Nakshatras were counted from the one which was occupied by the sun on the Vernal Equinox. 

Vishvamitra changed this fashion and used diagonally opposite point i.e.Autumnal Equinox to list the Nakshtras. He gave first place to Shravan which was atthe Autumnal Equinox then. The period of Shravan Nakshatra on autumnal equinoxis from 6920 to 7880 years B.C. This was Vishvamitra's period at the end of Tretayuga. Mahabharat War took place at the end of Dwapar yuga. Subtracting the span of Dwapar Yuga of 2400 years we get 7880 - 2400 = 5480 B.C. as the date of Mahabharat War.
 

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A marvellous village shilparamam - Hyderabad

Culture and heritage should be preserved for the future generations. In this scenario, Andhra pradesh government has taken a wonderful step to preserve the olden days life style and cultures in the Art.

If its neighbour is distinguished as a centre of excellence in IT education, Shilparamam, a contrast in time and substance to the Cyber Towers, is memorable as a unique achievement in reviving and preserving centuries-old handicrafts and folk forms of theatre and dance. On display at the crafts village is the colourful and magnificent artistry of the countryside in all its splendour. The setting is exquisitely scenic and serene, encompassing 50 acres of greenery, millenia-old rock formations and undulating landscape. The vast expanse of land of this beautiful village is a gift of the Andhra Pradesh government to the South Zone Cultural Centre.



The annual All-India Festival of Arts and Crafts held here in February brings to the limelight the cultural and artistic traditions from every nook and corner of the country and is a unique opportunity to take home a piece of India.

Potential buyers can come and pick up objects of art directly from the artisans without having to deal with middlemen.

At Shilparamam, every season brings with it the mood of festivity and an occasion to celebrate. Here Indian festivals are celebrated in the most traditional way and unique festivals bring together talents from the world over.

At the heart of this picturesque crafts village, designed along the natural slopes, is the amphitheatre where performances ranging from classical music concerts and dances to contemporary English plays are staged.

Further inside is the boating facility with both peddling and rowing boats. Shiparamam is a perfect place to take a day off from the busy city life.

How to reach: Shilparamam is about 25 km from Hyderabad railway station and 31 km from Hyderabad bus station. Located at Madhapur, it is easily accessible by road and well connected by public transport.

How to Reach This Place

Road : Hyderbad, being Capital city is well conected by Road from all major cities in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Maharastra and Orissa.

Rail : Being headquarter of South Central Railway , Well connected from all major cities of India. Hyderabad & Secunderabad Rly Stations.

Air : Has international airport.