2023-05-26

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ज्यैष्ठः-03-07 ,कर्कटः-आश्रेषा🌛🌌 , वृषभः-रोहिणी-02-12🌞🌌 , शुक्रः-03-06🌞🪐 , शुक्रः

  • Indian civil date: 1945-03-05, Islamic: 1444-11-06 Ḏū al-Qaʿdah, 🌌🌞: सं- वृषभः, तं- वैगासि, म- इटवं, प- जेठ, अ- जेठ
  • संवत्सरः - शोभनः
  • वर्षसङ्ख्या 🌛- शकाब्दः 1945, विक्रमाब्दः 2080, कलियुगे 5124
  • 🪐🌞ऋतुमानम् — ग्रीष्मऋतुः उत्तरायणम्
  • 🌌🌞सौरमानम् — वसन्तऋतुः उत्तरायणम्
  • 🌛चान्द्रमानम् — ग्रीष्मऋतुः ज्यैष्ठः (≈शुक्रः)

खचक्रस्थितिः

  • |🌞-🌛|तिथिः — शुक्ल-सप्तमी►
  • 🌌🌛नक्षत्रम् — आश्रेषा►20:48; मघा► (सिंहः)
  • 🌌🌞सौर-नक्षत्रम् — रोहिणी►
    • राशि-मासः — वैशाखः►
  • 🌛+🌞योगः — ध्रुवः►19:00; व्याघातः►
  • २|🌛-🌞|करणम् — गरजा►18:31; वणिजा►
  • 🌌🌛- चन्द्राष्टम-राशिः—मकरः
  • 🌞-🪐 अमूढग्रहाः - शुक्रः (-45.04° → -45.10°), मङ्गलः (-58.54° → -58.15°), गुरुः (32.44° → 33.18°), बुधः (24.34° → 24.50°), शनिः (87.74° → 88.67°)

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

दिनमान-कालविभागाः

  • 🌅—05:45-12:05🌞-18:26🌇
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चन्द्रः ⬆11:07 ⬇23:56
शनिः ⬇12:20 ⬆00:35*
गुरुः ⬇16:05 ⬆03:40*
मङ्गलः ⬆09:57 ⬇22:34
शुक्रः ⬆08:58 ⬇21:42
बुधः ⬇16:40 ⬆04:11*
राहुः ⬇16:06 ⬆03:41*
केतुः ⬆16:06 ⬇03:41*
  • 🌞⚝भट्टभास्कर-मते वीर्यवन्तः— प्रातः—05:45-07:20; साङ्गवः—08:55-10:30; मध्याह्नः—12:05-13:41; अपराह्णः—15:16-16:51; सायाह्नः—18:26-19:51
  • 🌞⚝सायण-मते वीर्यवन्तः— प्रातः-मु॰1—05:45-06:36; प्रातः-मु॰2—06:36-07:26; साङ्गवः-मु॰2—09:08-09:59; पूर्वाह्णः-मु॰2—11:40-12:31; अपराह्णः-मु॰2—14:12-15:03; सायाह्नः-मु॰2—16:45-17:35; सायाह्नः-मु॰3—17:35-18:26
  • 🌞कालान्तरम्— ब्राह्मं मुहूर्तम्—04:14-05:00; मध्यरात्रिः—22:58-01:13
  • राहुकालः—10:30-12:05; यमघण्टः—15:16-16:51; गुलिककालः—07:20-08:55
  • शूलम्—प्रतीची (►10:49); परिहारः–गुडम्

उत्सवाः

  • काञ्ची २३ जगद्गुरु श्री-सच्चित्सुखेन्द्र सरस्वती आराधना #१५१२, गुयाना-विस्मर-हत्याः #५९, बुरुङ्ग-हत्याः #५२, मुरार्-बाजी-वीर-गतिः #३५८, वरुण-पूजा, शबरीगिरि-देवस्थान-नाशः #७३, श्रीनिवासमङ्गापुरे साक्षात्कार-वैभवोत्सव-समापनम्, सोमासिमार नायऩ्मार् (३३) गुरुपूजै

बुरुङ्ग-हत्याः #५२

Event occured on 1971-05-26 (gregorian).

On May 26, 1971, the Pakistani army + Razakars singled out and murdered 94 Hindus at Burunga High School in Bangladesh.

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Hindus and Muslims from the village assembled at Burunga High School on the morning of May 26. The purpose of their gathering was to participate in the peace committee meeting. By 8 am, approximately a thousand individuals had gathered at the school premises. At around 9 am, the Pakistani army arrived at Burunga High School, accompanied by Abdul Ahad Chaudhary, the commander of the nearby Karansi village Razakar group, and Abdul Khaleque, the village doctor. The Pakistan Army obtained the list of individuals from the Peace Committee and proceeded to conduct thorough house-to-house searches in the village. Those who had not attended the Peace Committee meeting at the high school were forcibly taken out of their houses and brought to the school grounds.

The Hindus were directed to the school office, while the Muslims were confined to a classroom. They were compelled to recite the Kalma and sing the national anthem of Pakistan. At approximately 9:30, Abdul Ahad Chaudhry, accompanied by a Pakistani soldier, demanded that the people surrender any money and jewellery they possessed. Following this, the majority of Muslims were released. The Pakistani soldiers instructed the Muslim villagers to procure a nylon rope and tightly tie all the Hindus together.

The individuals who were unable to escape were forcibly assembled on the school grounds under the watch of Pakistani soldiers. Their hands were bound and then they were shot. The assailants proceeded to douse them with kerosene and set ablaze ensuring that no Hindu remained alive. Led by Abdul Ahad Chaudhary and Dr Abdul Khaleque, the local Razakars proceeded to pillage the entire village and set fire to the houses of Hindus.

Sources

  • OpIndia article 2023

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गुयाना-विस्मर-हत्याः #५९

Event occured on 1964-05-26 (gregorian).

In a pre-planned attack on 3k Indians of Wismar, Guyana – many Indians were murdered, many Indian men were beaten and brutalised, hundreds of Indian women were raped, many females were stripped naked, children were terrorised and traumatised, countless Indian homes and business were burned down, and with all fleeing Wismar for safety elsewhere.

People’s National Congress (PNC) held its party congress in Mackenzie, that adjoins Wismar, and celebrated the victory. Linden Forbes Burnham described May 26, 1964 as a day of victory because it was a day of defeat of Indians in Wismar-McKenzie, of running them out of the area. He renamed the place after himself, Linden. And he deliberately chose May 26 as the date for Guyana’s independence

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काञ्ची २३ जगद्गुरु श्री-सच्चित्सुखेन्द्र सरस्वती आराधना #१५१२

Observed on Śukla-Saptamī tithi of Jyaiṣṭhaḥ (lunar) month (Aparāhṇaḥ/vyaapti). The event occurred in 3613 (Kali era).

Son of Śrī Cikkākula Somanārya, named Girīśa earlier. initiated with the tile Saccitsukha by Paripūrṇabodha; an ardent devotee of Lord Subrahmanya, He made pious the astrologer Āryabhaṭṭa by making him carry out the expiatory rite for his long voyage (on sea). He, Saccitsukha, having instituted Citsukha in his place, attained siddhi on the seventh day of the bright fortnight of the month of Vṛṣabha in the year Khara.

श्रीचिक्काकुलसोमणार्यतनयः सोऽयं गिरीशः पुरा
सन्न्यस्तः परिपूर्णबोधगुरुणा सच्चित्सुखः षण्मुखम्।
ध्यायन् कालविदं सुदूरम् उदधौ प्रोष्यार्यभट्टाभिधं
प्रत्यावृत्तम् अधाद् अथास्तिकम् अनुष्ठाप्योदितं निष्क्रयम्॥४८॥
चित्सुखं विनिवेश्य स्वे पदे सच्चित्सुखः सिते।
खरे खरांशौ वृषगे सप्तम्यां सिद्धिम् आप सः॥४९॥
—पुण्यश्लोकमञ्जरी

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मुरार्-बाजी-वीर-गतिः #३५८

Event occured on 1665-05-26 (gregorian). Julian date was converted to Gregorian in this reckoning.

Mogols under Jai Singh, assisted by the paThAn Dilir Khan (with nephews Ghairat and Muzaffar), had beseiged closely situated purandara and rudramal forts. H mansabdArs of mogols like kirAta-simha, haribhAn kunwar, udaybhAn, chaturbhuj chauhAN, mitrasen, indraman bundela assisted. Daud Khan and Qutb ud Din khAn had also joined. With huge cannons named ‘Abdulla Khan’, ‘Fath Lashkar’ and ‘havelI’ taken up opposite summits, the beseigers had downed rudramal. Mogols mined and bombarded safed-burj and kAlA burj - the undermining of which would lead to capture of the lower fort.

Taking 700 select men murAr bAjI prabhu sallied out in a desperate melee and attacked dilIr khAn. 500 paThAns died as did 300 marAThas. murAr and few desperados dashed right up to dilIr khAn’s position. Refusing generous surrender promises, he ran up to dilIr khAn sword in hand. dilIr downed him with an arrow. The rest ran back to the fort to defend it to the death. (sabhAsad chronicle.)

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सोमासिमार नायऩ्मार् (३३) गुरुपूजै

Observed on Āśrēṣā nakshatra of Vr̥ṣabhaḥ (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, Sambandar, and Sundarar, known for their Thevaram hymns, along with Manikkavasagar, 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.

Somasira Nayanmar, the 33rd Nayanmar was a Brahmana from Tiruvambur, deeply devoted to Lord Shiva and served His devotees from all castes, transcending societal norms. His dedication to conducting Yagas (ritual sacrifices) was remarkable, as he did so without any selfish motives, a rarity in his time. Yagas were typically performed with the expectation of tangible rewards, but Somasira’s selfless approach indicated his advanced spiritual maturity, reflecting the traits of a true Jnani (one who has realized the Self) and Karma Yogi (one who selflessly performs actions).

Additionally, his devotion to his Guru, Sundaramurthi Nayanmar, was profound. He lived in Tiruvarur, fully committed to his spiritual teacher, a testament to the power of Guru Bhakti (devotion to the guru).

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  • References
    • 63 Nayanmar Saints by Swami Sivananda, published by The Divine Life Society
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शबरीगिरि-देवस्थान-नाशः #७३

Event occured on 1950-05-26 (gregorian).

On this day, shabarImala temple was found desecrated. Police report (by DIG KK Menon) suspected Christians.

First noticed by a priest on June 14, 1950, the arson was reported to police two days later by the commissioner and the president of Travancore Devaswom Board. The temple was last closed on May 20. The priest, his subordinates and some worshippers had left the place, with nobody staying back. When Kollam district superintendent of police visited the place, he had noticed that, “The idol was found broken; the head, left hand palm and fingers separated. There were cut marks on the face of the idol as well as on the forehead.” The enquiry had found out that the fire was not an accident. There were 15 cut marks of violence on the door leading to the sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum), indicating forcible entry, the report said. Police had found traces of brass on the sharp edge of an axe found from the spot. Theft attempt was ruled out as silver, gold and utensils were not taken away.

Aftermath: The temple was rebuilt, the stone idol replaced with a metal one.

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वरुण-पूजा

Observed on Śukla-Saptamī tithi of Jyaiṣṭhaḥ (lunar) month (Sūryōdayaḥ/puurvaviddha).

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श्रीनिवासमङ्गापुरे साक्षात्कार-वैभवोत्सव-समापनम्

The temple of Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy, which has been a center of devotion from ancient times, once fell into disrepair. It was later renovated by Chinna Tirumalacharya, the grandson of Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya, as evidenced by an inscription dated March 22nd, 1510 CE at the temple’s entrance. Despite regaining its glory for several years, the temple again faced neglect in the 20th century.

In 1940, an Archaka named Sri Sundara Raja Swamy from Kanchi, inspired by a dream in which Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy appeared, took it upon himself to clean the temple premises and resume regular pujas. He conveyed his dream to the villagers, narrating how Lord Venkateswara Swamy manifested in the dream and instructed him to restore the temple’s former splendor (Past Vaibhavam) by conducting Deepa Naivedya Aaradhana, after which the Lord vanished from the dream. On July 11, 1940, which was Ashada Shukla Paksha Shashti, Sundara Raja Swamy conducted a special puja, marking the day the deity revealed his divine form to devotees. This event led the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to initiate the annual “Sakshatkara Vaibhavotsavams.”

“Sakshatkaram” refers to the deity’s holy appearance or Darshan. The Sakshatkara Vaibhavotsavam is a three-day festival that includes the day of the deity’s appearance (Ashada Suddha Shasti) and the days immediately before and after. The first day of the celebration includes a procession of the deity, Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy, along with His consorts, on the Pedda Shesha Vahanam, from the temple to the Kalyana Mandapa, followed by Abhishekam and Unjal Seva in the evening. The second day features Hanumantha Vahana Seva, and the third day concludes with the Garuda Vahana Seva at night. These celebrations provide devotees the opportunity to witness the deity and receive blessings.

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