Lord Bheemana Amavasya Vrata July 2011

Bheemana Amavasya Vrata is observed by Hindu women on Ashada Amavasya in Karnataka and is dedicated to Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Bheemana Amavasya Vrata 2011 date is July 30. It is observed on the no moon day (Amavasya) in the Kannada month of Ashada (July – August). On the day women pray for the well being of their husbands, brothers and other male members in the family.

A pair of lamps made using mud known as Kalikamba is made on the day. It represents Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Thambittu Deepa or Thembittu lamp made from flour is made on the occasion and lit to cool all bad emotions like anger, frustration etc.

A delicacy known as Kadubu is made on the day. Dough balls, or Kadubus, have coins hidden in them. Coins are also hidden in idli, kozhakattai, modak and wheat balls. These balls are smashed by brothers or young boys at the end of the Bheemana Puja.

The ritual is also known as Deepasthambha Pooja and Jyoti Bheemeshwara Amavasi Vratam or Pathi Sanjeevani Puja

Lord Navaratri 2011 in Mysore Chamundeshwari Temple 18 Shakti Peeth Dakshayani Devi

Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysore is one of the powerful Astadasha Shakti Peetha, 18 prominent temples of Mother Goddess. Durga Navaratri celebrated in Ashwayuja month is the most popular and the biggest event in Southern India, especially in Karnataka. Mysore Navaratri 2011 begins on 8th October and ends on 17th October in 2011. Mysore Dasara celebrations are very popular and attrats large number of pilgrims from all over India and from foreign countries as well.

As per the local belief, Mahishasura Mardhini or the slayer of demon Mahishasur is Goddess Chamundeshwari. In avatara of Chamundeshwari devi the Mother Goddess demolished the demon. Chamundi is the fierce form of Goddess Durga who is very similar to Maha Kali or Bhadrakali. During Navratri, Goddess Chamundeshwari devi is worshipped in 9 different alankara. The temple of Chamundeshwari located on the hillock called Chamundi Hills near Mysore.

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Lord Goddess Maramma

Goddess Maramma is a manifestation of mother goddess that is worshipped in South India, especially in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. She protects people from epidemic diseases and is also known as Mari, Masanamma, Chaudi, Kali and Karali. Some people believe she is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati and refer to her as Maheshwari.

In many villages in South India, Goddess Maramma is also an incarnation of Goddess Renuka Devi, mother of the Parashurama Avatar of Srihari Vishnu.

She is worshipped for a peaceful and happy life – without any ailments. She stops all epidemics. She is mother to those who follow the path of Dharma. Nemesis to all those who indulge in Adharmic activities.

In Tantric worship, Goddess Maramma is a blood thirsty deity. But this form is currently limited to some temples in rural areas and is not encouraged by majority of rural Hindus.

Almost all villages have a temple or murti of Goddess Maramma. Bisilu Maramma temple in Mysore Palace compound behind the Gun house and another one in Bangalore are very popular.

Lord Magadi Ranganathaswamy Temple Thirumale or Laksmi Ranganatha Khsetra Near Bangalore

Magadi Ranganathaswamy Temple, popularly known as Thirumale or Lakshmi Ranganatha kshetra, is located near Magadi town in Karnataka and is dedicated to Rangantha form of Vishnu. The murti at this 12th century temple is in standing posture and is 3 feet tall. Legend has it that Sage Mandavya and Sage Vasishta installed the murti of Magadi Ranganatha. The temple is around 6 km from Magadi and around 45 km from Bangalore.

Soumya Narayan Achari writes about this temple in Deccan Herald

The beautiful gopuras were built by Vijayanagar emperor Krishnadevaraya in the 16th century and later renovated by King Jayachamaraja Wodeyar of Mysore. There are structures inside the sanctum sanctorum which were also built by the Cholas and later renovated.

The idol is about three feet tall, one hand in a mudra, which suggests that the deity fulfills all the wishes of people who pray to him here, according to local belief. There are sub shrines dedicated to Rama, Sita, Anjaneya and Venugopala Krishna. Behind the main shrine, there is a small temple dedicated to ‘Putta Ranganatha.’

The temple of Goddess Lakshmi is also near this shrine. There is a Garuda kamba (flagpost) which mentions the offerings made by Emperor Krishnadevaraya in 1524 AD. There are beautiful pillars inside the temple. Tipu Sultan is also said to have patronised the temple. The stepped well or kalyani (sacred pond) is on the right side of the temple and many rituals are conducted here.