2023-05-14

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वैशाखः-02-25 ,कुम्भः-शतभिषक्🌛🌌 , मेषः-कृत्तिका-01-31🌞🌌 , माधवः-02-25🌞🪐 , भानुः

  • Indian civil date: 1945-02-24, Islamic: 1444-10-23 Shawwāl, 🌌🌞: सं- मेषः, तं- चित्तिरै, म- मेटं, प- विसाख, अ- ब’हाग
  • संवत्सरः - शोभनः
  • वर्षसङ्ख्या 🌛- शकाब्दः 1945, विक्रमाब्दः 2080, कलियुगे 5124
  • 🪐🌞ऋतुमानम् — वसन्तऋतुः उत्तरायणम्
  • 🌌🌞सौरमानम् — वसन्तऋतुः उत्तरायणम्
  • 🌛चान्द्रमानम् — वसन्तऋतुः वैशाखः (≈माधवः)

खचक्रस्थितिः

  • |🌞-🌛|तिथिः — कृष्ण-दशमी►26:46*; कृष्ण-एकादशी►
  • 🌌🌛नक्षत्रम् — शतभिषक्►10:14; पूर्वप्रोष्ठपदा► (मीनः)
  • 🌌🌞सौर-नक्षत्रम् — कृत्तिका►
    • राशि-मासः — चैत्रः►
  • 🌛+🌞योगः — माहेन्द्रः►06:32; वैधृतिः►27:54*; विष्कम्भः►
  • २|🌛-🌞|करणम् — वणिजा►15:43; भद्रा►26:46*; बवम्►
  • 🌌🌛- चन्द्राष्टम-राशिः—सिंहः
  • 🌞-🪐 अमूढग्रहाः - बुधः (17.08° → 18.09°), शुक्रः (-44.00° → -44.11°), गुरुः (23.60° → 24.33°), शनिः (76.74° → 77.65°), मङ्गलः (-63.26° → -62.86°)

राशयः
शनि — कुम्भः►. गुरु — मेषः►. मङ्गल — कर्कटः►. शुक्र — मिथुनम्►. बुध — मेषः►. राहु — मेषः►. केतु — तुला►.

दिनमान-कालविभागाः

  • 🌅—05:47-12:05🌞-18:23🌇
⬇ ⬆ ⬇
चन्द्रः ⬇13:45 ⬆02:18*
शनिः ⬇13:05 ⬆01:20*
गुरुः ⬇16:41 ⬆04:18*
मङ्गलः ⬆10:15 ⬇22:55
शुक्रः ⬆08:50 ⬇21:36
बुधः ⬇17:08 ⬆04:40*
राहुः ⬇16:56 ⬆04:30*
केतुः ⬆16:56 ⬇04:30*
  • 🌞⚝भट्टभास्कर-मते वीर्यवन्तः— प्रातः—05:47-07:21; साङ्गवः—08:56-10:30; मध्याह्नः—12:05-13:39; अपराह्णः—15:14-16:48; सायाह्नः—18:23-19:48
  • 🌞⚝सायण-मते वीर्यवन्तः— प्रातः-मु॰1—05:47-06:37; प्रातः-मु॰2—06:37-07:28; साङ्गवः-मु॰2—09:08-09:59; पूर्वाह्णः-मु॰2—11:40-12:30; अपराह्णः-मु॰2—14:11-15:01; सायाह्नः-मु॰2—16:42-17:32; सायाह्नः-मु॰3—17:32-18:23
  • 🌞कालान्तरम्— ब्राह्मं मुहूर्तम्—04:16-05:01; मध्यरात्रिः—22:56-01:13
  • राहुकालः—16:48-18:23; यमघण्टः—12:05-13:39; गुलिककालः—15:14-16:48
  • शूलम्—प्रतीची (►10:49); परिहारः–गुडम्

उत्सवाः

  • तिरुनावुक्करछ नायऩ्मार् (२१) गुरुपूजै, वैधृति-श्राद्धम्, श्री-हनूमत्-जयन्ती (आन्ध्र-सम्प्रदायः)

तिरुनावुक्करछ नायऩ्मार् (२१) गुरुपूजै

Observed on Śatabhiṣak nakshatra of Mēṣaḥ (sidereal solar) month (Prātaḥ/paraviddha).

Between the 6th and 9th centuries, in South India, there existed 63 ardent devotees of Lord Shiva, collectively known as the Nayanmars. These devout individuals, hailing from various walks of life including potters, fishermen, farmers, merchants, priests, hunters, and washermen, created devotional songs still sung by followers around the globe. Among these Nayanmars, Appar (Thirunavukkarasar), Sambandar, and Sundarar, known for their Thevaram hymns, along with Manikkavachakar, are distinguished as the Samayacharyas or the ‘The Four’ (ta:nālvar) revered teachers of the faith. They were instrumental in promoting the Shaiva Siddhanta philosophy and culture, effectively challenging the spread of Jainism and Buddhism. Their teachings centered around the concept that Shiva embodies love, and that embracing love for all beings and existence is essential in connecting with Shiva, the Supreme Being.

Appar, also known as Tiru Navukkarasar, was a 7th-century Shaiva Samaya Acharya (Shaivite spiritual teacher) and the 21st of the Nayanmars. Born as Maruneekkiyar in a Vellalar family of Shaivites in Tiruvamur village, his early life was marked by tragedy with the death of his father, mother’s Sati, and the death his sister’s betrothed groom. Despite these hardships, Appar turned to spirituality, mastering Shastras and initially converting to Jainism. His sister, Tilakavathiar, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva, prayed for his return to Shaivism.

Appar’s conversion back to Shaivism was catalysed by a severe illness, cured by his sister’s prayers and devotion to Lord Shiva. He then became a fervent devotee, composing hymns and embracing the Panchakshara Mantra. His devotion led him into conflicts with Jains, resulting in several attempts on his life, including being thrown into a lime kiln, poisoned, and cast into the sea with a stone tied to him. Miraculously, he survived each attempt, further strengthening his faith.

He met with another great Nayanmar, Tiru Jnanasambandar, and together they worshipped at various temples, furthering the cause of Shaivism. Appar’s journey was marked by divine experiences and miracles, including reviving a child from the dead and enduring tests by Lord Shiva, who tried to tempt him with worldly pleasures. Appar remained steadfast in his devotion, living a life of unwavering faith and service to Lord Shiva until he attained mukti at the age of 81, in the Agnipureeshwarar Shiva Temple in Thirupugalur.

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  • References
    • 63 Nayanmar Saints by Swami Sivananda, published by The Divine Life Society
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वैधृति-श्राद्धम्

Observed on every occurrence of Vaidhr̥tiḥ yoga (Aparāhṇaḥ/vyaapti).

Vaidhrti Shraddha day.

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श्री-हनूमत्-जयन्ती (आन्ध्र-सम्प्रदायः)

Observed on Kr̥ṣṇa-Daśamī tithi of Vaiśākhaḥ (lunar) month (Sūryōdayaḥ/puurvaviddha).

Hanuman Jayanti celebrated widely in Andhra Pradesh.

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