Kalpavriksha KamadhenuValuable information on Hindu Festivals, Slokas, Prayers, Dasara Songs, Vegetarian cooking, and many other relevant topics can be found here.
Few keys dates to remember in May 2023. Please check dates in your local calendar.
Dana to be given during Vaishaka Masa and its benefits. As per Uttaradi Mutta Panchanga. Some are very easy to donate. See what’s feasible and suits your budget and donate accordingly.
Do these donations from April 20th – May 20th.
ದಾನ– Dana
ಫಲ – Benefits
ಜಲದಾನ – Water
ಹಲ್ಲಿ ಜನ್ಮ ನಿವೃತ್ತಿ – Lizard birth retirement (😃). You must have heard your Mom or Grandmother say give them water, if no you will become a Lizard.
ಹಾಸಿಗೆ – Bed
ಸರ್ವಭೋಗ – All benefits
ಚಾಪೆ – Mat
ಸಂಸಾರದಿಂದ ಮುಕ್ತಿ – Freedom from samsara
ಕಂಬಳಿ – Blanket
ಅಪಮೃತ್ಯು ಪರಿಹಾರ – Prevents accidental deaths
ವಸ್ತ್ರ – Clothes
ಪೂರ್ಣಾಯು – Full life
ಕುಸುಮ-ಕುಂಕುಮ – Kusuma-Kumkum
ರಾಜ್ಯಪದವೀ – Live like a king?
ತಾಂಬೂಲ – Tambula
ಸಾರ್ವಭೌಮಪದವೀ – Sarvabhumapadavi
ನಾರಿಕೇಲ – Coconut
ಸಪ್ತಜನ್ಮವಿಪ್ರತ್ವ – Saptajanmavipratva
ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ – Buttermilk
ವಿದ್ಯಾಧನ ಪ್ರಾಪ್ತಿ – Getting an education is a blessing
The common interpretation of Pushyaarka Yoga is the combination of Pushya Nakshatra and Thursday or Sunday.This common interpretation is when moon entering Pushya nakshatra on Thursday or Sunday is PushyArka yoga .
July 28th 2022 is Pushya Nakshatra and Thursday. I saw calendars in both India and USA both have the Nakshatra and Amavasya also.
Raghavendra Mutta says “On this Holy day one should Recite or Chant Guru Stotra ( Raghavendra Stotra)s, Singing songs will bring happiness and prosperity in your life.”
The significance of this day is also mentioned in Rayara Stotra – 27th Stanza.
Anyone who recites this holy Sri Raghavendra Stotram 108 times with intense devotion, on the occasion of solar/lunar eclipse or the combination of Sunday with the star Pushya, will be relieved of all evil influence, e.g., haunting etc. (27)
You can find more details about this great day below in the link:
Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day celebrated by Hindus, usually falling in late April or early May. It is believed that any purchase made on this day will bring good fortune and prosperity. Not sure about buying Gold.
The word “Akshaya” means “eternal” or “imperishable”, and “Tritiya” refers to the third day of the lunar month.
The significance of Akshaya Tritiya varies across different regions and communities. In some parts of India, it is considered an auspicious day for starting new ventures or making significant purchases, such as property or vehicles. It is also a popular day for weddings, as it is believed that marriages conducted on this day will be long-lasting and prosperous.
In addition to its material significance, Akshaya Tritiya is also considered a day for spiritual growth and puja (worship). Many people fast and perform special prayers and rituals on this day, seeking blessings for their families and loved ones. The day is also associated with acts of charity and compassion, as it is believed that any good deeds done on this day will be rewarded many times over.
Overall, Akshaya Tritiya is a day of celebration, joy, and hope, marking the renewal of life and the eternal cycle of creation and destruction. It is a time to embrace abundance, both material and spiritual, and to express gratitude for the blessings of life.
The Uttaradi matta panchanga also mentions it is very important to apply gandha ಗಂಧ to the Lord. So, if you have access to the same, please do that as well. The significance and stotra as per the panchanga.
ಈ ದಿನ ಮಾಡಿದ ಸ್ನಾನ, ಜಪ, ಹೋಮ, ಪಿತೃತರ್ಪಣ, ದಾನ ಇವುಗಳು ಅಕ್ಷಯವಾದ ಫಲವನ್ನು ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ. ಸರ್ವ ಪಾಪಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಹರಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಇಂದು ದೇವರಿಗೆ ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಗಂಧವನು ಅರ್ಪಿಸಬೇಕು.
Translation in English:
One who does, on this day Snana, Japa, Homa, Pitru tarpana, dana etc etc it will give infinite fruits. Will get rid of all papa we have done. On this day, apply Ghandha to Lord.
vaishakhasya Sitē pakshe sa yathyachuthyamandiraM ||
On this day, many ladies give thambula including blouse piece, and other items. Any thing you give or donate they say becomes akshaya. Meaning infinite or one that never diminishes.
So, if you have decided to do anything new this year, this is the right day to get started.
Few keys dates to remember in April 2023. Please check dates in your local calendar.
Dana to be given during Vaishaka Masa and its benefits. As per Uttaradi Mutta Panchanga. Some are very easy to donate. See what’s feasible and suits your budget and donate accordingly.
Do these donations from April 20th – May 20th.
ದಾನ– Dana
ಫಲ – Benefits
ಜಲದಾನ – Water
ಹಲ್ಲಿ ಜನ್ಮ ನಿವೃತ್ತಿ – Lizard birth retirement (😃). You must have heard your Mom or Grandmother say give them water, if no you will become a Lizard.
ಹಾಸಿಗೆ – Bed
ಸರ್ವಭೋಗ – All benefits
ಚಾಪೆ – Mat
ಸಂಸಾರದಿಂದ ಮುಕ್ತಿ – Freedom from samsara
ಕಂಬಳಿ – Blanket
ಅಪಮೃತ್ಯು ಪರಿಹಾರ – Prevents accidental deaths
ವಸ್ತ್ರ – Clothes
ಪೂರ್ಣಾಯು – Full life
ಕುಸುಮ-ಕುಂಕುಮ – Kusuma-Kumkum
ರಾಜ್ಯಪದವೀ – Live like a king?
ತಾಂಬೂಲ – Tambula
ಸಾರ್ವಭೌಮಪದವೀ – Sarvabhumapadavi
ನಾರಿಕೇಲ – Coconut
ಸಪ್ತಜನ್ಮವಿಪ್ರತ್ವ – Saptajanmavipratva
ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ – Buttermilk
ವಿದ್ಯಾಧನ ಪ್ರಾಪ್ತಿ – Getting an education is a blessing
Few keys dates to remember in March 2023. Please check dates in your local calendar.
As always will share more details as and when each day approaches. Several Aaradhane’s of Gurugalu in March and also our New Year Ugadi with a different Samvatsara – Shobhanakruth Samvatsara.
This year Madhwa Navami is on Sunday Jan 29th in USA and Monday 30th in India. It is the most important day for all Madhwa’s. For those of you in USA, events are planned all across.
I have created a seperate page itself dedicated to Acharyaru. In there I also have Sri Manmadhvamuni Smarane Dhyana Slokas. Slokas from Harikathamruta Sara, Slokas fromVyasaRajaru, Vijayeendraru and Rayaru from my Bhajana Manjari book.
The 2nd week of January is the festival “Makara Sankranthi”.
This year it is on 14th, which is a Saturday here in USA. And it is celebrated 15th Sunday in India.
P.S: Please check your local calendars and temples to see the exact date.
Makara Sankranthi is a widely celebrated festival in different parts of India. On this day, Lord Surya or Sun is worshiped. It is also celebrated as a harvest festival in many parts of India. On this day, Sun begins his journey to the Northern Hemisphere, most commonly called as Uttharayana. As with all other festivals, this festival also has many legends, two such commonly told legends are:
1. Lord Surya or Sun visits Shani on this day.
2. Bheeshma Pithamaha, who was able to choose when he will die, chose this day to end his life.
The house is cleaned, and decorated with fresh green mango leaves tied as thorana to the front door. Beautiful, and colorful rangoli is drawn at the front of the house. After performing the pooja, yellu(Sesame seeds) and Bella(Jaggery) is offered to God. Usually it is prepared by mixing Till, finely chopped Jaggery, roasted groundnuts cut into small peices, with finely chopped dried coconut, and Putani, also called as Hurigadale.
I use the following proportion to prepare the yellu:
* 1/2 cup Yellu or Sesame Seeds * 1 cup Groundnuts or peanuts ( Fried, skin removed and cut into half) * 1 cup Dhalia or hurigadale * 1 cup finely chopped dry coconut * 1 cup Jaggery, finely chopped
Usually the Sesame seeds are cleaned, washed and dried. Later, they are fried. I skip this step, and just fry the Sesame seeds for a few minutes.
Next, grate the black portion of the dry coconut. Chop them into squares as shown in the above picture. Chop the Jaggery also and make sure they are dry. My mom used to keep it in the sun for a few days.
Mix, all the ingredients together. Distribute to your family and friends. If all the ingredients are dry, it will stay for months.
Here is the recipe for Yellu Unde/Burfi:
Ingredients:
Sesame Seeds/Yellu – 1 cup
Peanuts – 1 cup
Dhalia – 1 cup
Jaggery – 2cups
Grated Coconut – 2 tsp
7-8 cardamom – ground finely
2 tsp Oil or Ghee(I never use Ghee)
Method:
Fry the Sesame seeds for 4-5 minutes. Take out in a plate.
In a pan, heat oil or ghee. Now add the jaggery. Add just enough water so that the Jaggery dissolves.
Keep stirring for almost 9-10 minutes until the jaggery starts leaving the sides.
Next, add peanuts, sesame seeds, dhalia and mix well. Let it continue on the stove top for another 3-4 minutes. Add in the cardamom as well.
Turn off the stove. Grease a tray, and pour the mixture. Let it cool a little bit.
Cut squares. ANd the left over, was formed to a round shape.
Finally garnish with grated coconut.
I called it Yellu Burfi, and everyone called it Sesame Squares.
Most dishes prepared during this day are made out of Yellu or Sesame seeds and Rice. It is also tradition to prepare Sweet and Khara Pongal during this festival. The recipes are posted here in the blog and are attached below for your convenience:
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