Vaikunta Ekadashi

Source : www.dinamalar.com

In 2009 , there are two Vaikunta Ekadashi , One was on 07.01.09 and the second one is on 28.12.09 .

Vaikunta Ekadashi is an auspicious day , dedicated to Lord Vishnu and falls in the Margazhi month as per tamil calender. As per Telugu Calender, it is observed in the pushya month. Vaikunta Ekadashi is also known as Mukkoti Ekadashi and as Swargavathil Ekadashi in Kerala.

To know more details about Vaikunta Ekadashi , check the link given below :

http://hindutradition.blogspot.com/2009/01/vaikunta-ekadasi.html

Blog first Anniversary

I am very happy to share the news that , today is my blog's first anniversary . I thank all my friends , followers of the blog ,for encouraging me to write about various topics in this blog ...And I wanted to say a special thanks to Kavitha , Padma , Vidyo , Nisha , Bhavani and all the members of chennaimoms site ,and ofcourse to my dear son , he was the one who asked me to start a blog , as he got inspired by Kavitha and Padma's blog . In this past one year , through blogging world , I learned lot of imformation about our tradition , culture and religious information and lot of other useful informations .. and it is a pleasure for me to share them with you all through this blog .

Seeking all your wishes and encouragement to explore more information in coming years also ...and do keep sending your comments , suggestions to improve my blog.

once again I thank all my friends and Advance Happy New Year wishes .

Lord Kuber

Kubera also called as Kuvera or Kuber is the king of the Yakshas and the lord of wealth in Hindu mythology. He is also known as Dhanapati, the lord of riches. He is one of the Guardians of the directions, representing the Uttara-disha( meaning north of 4 directions in Sanskrit.). Kuber is one god , who is been claimes as own god by Hinduism , Buddhism and Jainism. In Hindu mythology Lord Kuber is represented as the son of Lord Brahma , he is the ruler of the hidden city in the himalayas called Alkapuri, which has all the stored up wealth of the Earth. This is close to the abode of Lord Shiva, in Kailash . Kuber is supposed to be a shiva worshipper as well , hence his name is also called as Isasakha.Kubera is also the son of Sage Vishrava (hence he is also called Vaisravana) and in this respect, he is also the elder brother of the Lord of Lanka, Ravana. He is said to have performed austerities for thousand years, in reward for which Brahma, the Creator, gave him immortality and made him god of wealth, guardian of all the treasures of the earth, the nidhi which he was to give out to whom they were destined.When Brahma appointed him God of Riches, he gave him Lanka (Ceylon) as his capital, presented him with the vehicle pushpaka(according to the Ramayana), which was of immense size and ‘moved at the owner’s will at marvellous speed’. When Ravana captured Lanka, Kubera moved to his city of Alaka, and established his Yaksha Kingdom there.Kubera's house was believed to be the abode of Adilakshmi, the goddess of wealth who, pleased by his devotion, gave him immense wealth making him nideesha or the keeper of riches.

Legends of Lord Kuber :  Lord Vishnu/ Balaji/ Venkateswara at Tirupati asked him for a loan to marry Goddess Laxmi. It is believed that till today Lord Balaji is paying interest on that loan. Devotees try and do their bit and donate generously to help Lord Balaji.
The next legend of Lord Kubera is related to Lord Ganesh. One day Lord Kubera went to Mount Kailash to seek the blessings of Shiva. As he was conceited, he decided to invite Lord Shiva for a feast at his magnificent city of Alakpuri. Lord Shiva was aware of his narcissistic quality and politely backed out of this invitation and said that his son, Lord Ganesh would be more than happy to join in the festivities. But Kubera was made aware that Lord Ganesh was a connoisseur of good food and had a voracious appetite. Kubera beamed with over confidence and was convinced that Lord Ganesh’s hunger would be easily satiated.Kubera took little Lord Ganesh with him to his glorious city and offered Him a ceremonial bath, then adorned Him in exquisite clothing. Our Lord was then taken to a splendid arena where the feast was arranged. The royal attendants served Lord Ganesh and He started eating. He relished on everything that was offered and continued gobbling on a wide variety of delicacies. The food that was prepared for Kubera’s other esteemed guests were also offered. But nothing seemed to satisfy Him and He kept waiting for the attendants to dole out more portions. In the meantime, the attendants hurried to arrange more quantities of food. Impatient, Lord Ganesh started consuming the plates. Slowly, He reached for the decorations and the furniture. Kubera was at his wits end. He prostrated in front of little Lord Ganesh and begged Him to stop this and spare his palace. Lord Ganesh with his little, innocent eyes looked at Kubera and said that He was still very hungry. Until He was offered more food, He said that He would continue eating whatever that was in front of Him.Kubera frantically rushed to Mount Kailash and begged Lord Shiva to give him a solution. Lord Shiva smiled and handed him a fistful of roasted rice and instructed Kubera to offer this with humility. By the time Kubera managed to reach his kingdom, Lord Ganesh was on the verge of swallowing up the entire city of Alakpuri. Kubera paid obeisance and humbly offered the roasted rice. This satiated Lord Ganesh’s hunger and He was pleased.
Qualities like humility and respect are the unbeatable duo that can change an unattainable situation to an accomplishment, if one knows how to use them sincerely in their undertakings. Materialistic possessions blind people with arrogance but this veil can be lifted when one learns to be humble and remembers that everything he owns is because of His blessings.Those who worship Lord Kubera will get His blessings, He also stablises to be with every individual with good strength, better business sufficient inflow of money, education, industiral growth etc.
Auspious dates to worship Lord Kubera is between Oct 15th to Nov. 15 (Tamil Month Iyppasi). Thursday is the most auspicious day with star Pusa. He faces Northern direction.His characteristic symbol is the mongoose, often shown vomiting jewels. In the Buddhist pantheon he is also known as Jambhala, probably from the jambhara (lemon) he carries in his hand. He is always represented corpulent and covered with jewels. His right foot is generally pendant and supported by a lotus-flower on which is a conch shell.

Kubera Money Mantra (God Of Wealth) :

Manuja Vakya Vimana Varasthikam

Garuda Rathna Nibam nidhi Thayakam

Siva saka murudathi vibooshidham

varagatham dhanatham

baja thunthilam.

Om yakshaya kuberaya

Vaiswaranaaya Dhanadhanyathi

pathaye dhanadhanya samruththimme.

Dehi Dabaya swaha

Mahalakshmi Mantra :

Om Shreem Hreem

Shreem Kamale Kamalaleyi Praseed.

Om Shreem Hreem

Shreem Mahalaxmiyei Namaha.

Method of Preparing Kubera pooja :

On Fridays / Tuesdays - clean a wooden plate and draw the kubera kolam ( shown below)with rice flour.
27 20 25
22 24 26
23 28 21

Kubera Kolam :


Draw this kolam in a square shape and in each square write the above nos. Take 9 coins and put each coin on the no. with the coin value facing the no. Put red colour flower on each coin and 2 flowers on Kuberar. Lit a small light and sambranis.

Chant the above mantras for 11 times. Red colour is flower to be used for Kuberar. Try to perform pooja on every Friday / Tuesdays. 

Once the pooja is done , do take the coins and keep it safe in a cup / bottle in the pooja shelf itself , and take the same coins and do the pooja next week also ...and continue the same with the same coins ....

All the money related worries will be diminishing and there will be uniform flow of cash.



Visit Kubera Temple @ Rathanamangalam (near Vandaloor - kelambakkam road), Chennai.



Source : Thanks to my friend , Anitha for sharing this article about Lord Kuber.
http://www.indianetzone.com/2/lord_kuber.htm-- &
http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/legend-of-lord-kubera/

Hanumath Jayanthi

In Hindu mythology , Shri Hanuman is regarded as the God of Power , strength and knowledge. He is known as the Param bhakth of Lord Rama and he is also considered as the incarnation of Lord Shiva. He was born to Kesari and Anjani on the Chaitra Shukla Purnima , that is why, he is known as ‘Kesari Nandan’ and ‘Anjaneya’.The philosophy of epic Ramayana is incomplete without the understanding of the unfathomable devotion of Lord Hanuman for Shri Rama. Lord Hanuman is regarded to be the son of Hindu deity ‘VAYU’ (the wind). He was taken by 'Vayu' to Lord Sun to gain Vedic, shastra's and moral knowledge. He gained his whole knowledge from Lord Sun, as he was considered as omniscient on the planet earth. As per the mythology, Hanuman ji is invincible and blessed to be immortal. The supremacy possessed by him is very beautifully described in Ramayana, during the Ramayana war of Lord Rama against the mighty Ravana. The Sundara Kanda, the fifth book in the Ramayana, focuses mainly on the adventures of Hanuman. 

Festival dedicated to Lord Hanuman :

            The Important festival dedicated to Hanuman is Hanumath Jayanthi , which is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Hanuman. This festival is celebrated in different dates in different parts , in Maharashtra , it is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra. In states of Tamilnadu and Kerala , it is celebrated in the month of Margazhi , ie., between December 16th to January 14th. In Andhrapradesh , 41 day vratha is dedicated to Hanuman . In some parts of North India and Gujarat it is celebrated , a day before Diwali.

The devotees visit temples and apply tilak of Sindhur to their foreheads from Hanuman's body as this is considered as good luck .

According to the legend Sita , was applying sindhur to her forehead, Hanuman questioned , why and Sita replied that this would ensure a long life of her husband, Lord Rama. Hanuman then smeared his entire body with Sindhur, in an effort to ensure Rama's immortality.

Devotees chant Hanuman chalisa and Hanuman Ashtak on this day and some do fast the whole day. 

Source : http://www.festivalsofindia.in/Hanuman/index.asp , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanuman_Jayanti