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Somvati Amavasya Vrat (सोमवती अमावस्या व्रत ) An Amavasya falling on Mondays has a special significance. It is believed that a fast on this particular Amavasya would ward off widow-hood in women and ensure bearing of progeny. It is also believed that all desires could be fulfilled if one fasts on this ...
Amavasya The second day of Kartika's bright fortnight is also called Bhaatri Dwitiyaa (similar to Bhai Dooj ). It is celebrated by sisters entertaining their brothers, following the legend of Yamuna , who entertained her brother Yama on the same day.
Candy, crystallized sugar or confection made from sugar; via Persian qand, which is probably from a Dravidian language, ultimately stemming from the Sanskrit root word 'Khanda' meaning 'pieces of something'. [4] Coir, cord/rope, fibre from husk of coconut; from Malayalam kayar (കയർ) [5] or Tamil kayiru (கயிறு). [6]
The meaning of this mantra is related to the request with the earth. The Earth in the mantra is called as Medini, which is requested to grant the sacred grass Kush. According to the mantra Rudra resides at the tip, Lord Vishnu in the middle, and Lord Brahma at the root of the Kush. [1] And the mantra chanted during uprooting the Kusha is
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It begins on the Pratipada (first day of the fortnight) ending with the no moon day known as Sarvapitri Amavasya, Pitri Amavasya, Peddala Amavasya or Mahalaya Amavasya (simply Mahalaya) Most years, the autumnal equinox falls within this period, i.e. the Sun transitions from the northern to the southern hemisphere during this period.
Aati amaase (Tulu:ಆಟಿ ಅಮಾಸೆ) it is also called as Aati Amavese, Ashada Amavase, Aati Amavasye, Deevige Karkataka Amavasya or Bhimana Amavasya. It is celebrated in the Aati month of the tulu calendar in Tulunadu region on the new moon day. [1] Aati is the fourth month of the oldest traditional Indian solar calendar.
Kali Puja (ISO: Kālī Pūjā), also known as Shyama Puja or Mahanisha Puja, [1] is a festival originating from the Indian subcontinent, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali.It is celebrated on the new moon day (Dipannita Amavasya) of the Hindu calendar month of Ashwayuja (according to the amanta tradition) or Kartika (according to the purnimanta tradition).