bhargavasarma {nirikhi krishna bhagavan}

Om! Gam! Ganapathaye! Namaha! Om! Sri Raghavendraya Namaha! Om! Namo! Bhagavathe! Vaasudevaya! Om! Ham! Hanumathe! Sri Rama Doothaya Namaha! Blog Comments  (Received through mail) Jagannath (16.12.2010) I wanted to know more about Vaikunta Ekadasi tomorrow. In this connection I happened to see your blogs. Really! Thrilled, reading all your articles.     May God bless you always in all ways! Darla Narayana Rao (15.12.2010) I happened to come across your blog since few days, and would like to congratulate you on your efforts of bringing important topics to the awareness and benefit of general public. Venkata (Bhanu) Dumpala (28.09.2010) Recently I have visited your site www. bhargavasarma.blogspot.com .   This site is really amazing with lot of detail information.   Thanks a lot of sharing your knowledge. K Venkatramana (27.08.2010) I am K.Venkatramana Rao (incidentally) a retired senior Manager from a nationalized bank; Next month, I along with 39 (both ...

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Maasaanaam Maargaseersho~ham      Margaseersha also called Agrahayana is the ninth month in a Hindu calendar starting from Chaitra masam. The word Agrahayana means the month of equinox.   In olden times the year used to begin with Margasira Masam.   This month is named after the star Mrigasira when the full moon day coincides with Mrigasira constellation and that month is denoted as Margasira Masam.   During the month Sun will be transiting in Scorpio sign (Vrischika raasi) and will be entering into Dhanus raasi in the middle of the month when it is known as Dhanurmasam.   It marks the beginning of a new season called Hemantha Ruthu that generally occurs during the calendar months of November and December. Lord Sri Maha Vishnu in the name of Keshava is the presiding Deity (Masa Niyamaka) who governs this month of Margasira masam.   We find Lord Sri Krishna being referred to as Keshava.   In 24 Keshava Namas the very first name ...

Dedicated to Lord Hanuman; Yanthroddharaka Aanjaneya Swamy temple at Chakratheertha (Hampi) has acquired a unique significance by its location, sanctity, spirituality and symbolism. Located at the legendary Kishkindha of the Ramayana period on the southern banks of sacred river Tungabhadra behind Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy temple, Yanthroddharaka is a rare temple of Lord Hanuman that we come across. This temple is considered as the first one among the 732 temples of Lord Hanuman installed/consecrated by the great Madhwa Saint and Philosopher Sri Vyaasa Rajaru.   Located at an elevated place on the top of a small hillock the temple of Yanthroddharaka Hanuman is standing as a testimony to the great spiritual powers and holiness of Sri Vyaasarayaru. Legend behind the temple... Brief about Sri Vyasarayaru (1447 – 1539 AD) Shankukarna (Karmaja Devatha) took his third birth in this Kaliyuga as Sri Vyasaraayaru a great saint and a reputed propagator of Madhva (Dvaita/Tattvav...

Om! Gam! Ganapathaye! Namaha! Om! Sri Raghavendraya Namaha! Om! Namo! Bhagavathe! Vaasudevaya! Om! Ham! Hanumathe! Sri Rama Doothaya Namaha!     Celebrate Diwali with a Safety Band With Diwali festival round the corner one need to brush up with the dos and don’ts to avoid unforeseen incidents. Though bursting of crackers is a joy for everyone especially children, one cannot ignore the risks factors involved like fire accidents, burns and injuries.   Pollution is another hazard caused by emission of smoke from the chemicals contained in the fire crackers that will have an impact on health.   Besides it also causes sound pollution when high decibel noise is released from bursting of crackers.    In spite of congestion in residential areas we find people bursting crackers in front of their houses without taking proper care though it is a rarity nowadays to find adequate space for firing of crackers in the growing metro environment and rapid urbanizatio...

Om! Gam! Ganapathaye! Namaha! Om! Sri Raghavendraya Namaha! Om! Namo! Bhagavathe! Vaasudevaya!   Om! Ham! Hanumathe! Sri Rama Doothaya Namaha! Nettikanti Aanjaneya Swamy ( Kasapuram ) Sri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama Kasapuram is a small village located near Guntakal town in Andhra Pradesh where the presiding Deity is Lord Hanuman popularly known as Kasapuram Aanjaneya Swamy.   Nearly 500 years old idol of Lord Hanuman at this temple is said to have been consecrated by Sri Vyasarayaru the great saint and philosopher of Sri Madhwacharya order.   Sri Vyasarayaru an ardent devotee of Lord Hanuman who lived during 15 th century had visited several places across South India and installed/consecrated several idols of Lord Hanuman. Kasapuram was one of such places visited by Sri Vyasarajaru during his religious tour.   As per the Kshethra Charithra it is said that during one of his religious tours Sri Vyasarayaru was staying in a village by name Shilpagiri currently ...

Om! Gam! Ganapathaye! Namaha! Om! Sri Raghavendraya Namaha! Om! Namo! Bhagavathe! Vaasudevaya! Om! Ham! Hanumathe! Sri Rama Doothaya Namaha! Customs and Traditions of Dasara Festival Dasara is a major festival celebrated across the country by one and all irrespective of the caste and creed. It generally occurs during the months of September – October that coincides with Aaswayuja masam of Hindu lunar calendar. Nine day festival is known as Devi Navarathri or SharanNavarathri or Durga Navarathri or Dasara. The festival gets concluded on the 10th day known as Vijaya Dasami. Though it is celebrated across the country, different customs and traditions are followed in different regions. Some of the major customs and traditions are as follows. While it is generally celebrated for nine days, some people celebrate the festival for seven days, or five days or three days. The festival of Devi Navarathri also coincides with Navarathri Brahmotsavam of Lord Sri Venkateshwara at Tirumala temple. Dur...