2024-07-30

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आषाढः-04-25 ,वृषभः-कृत्तिका🌛🌌 , कर्कटः-पुष्यः-04-15🌞🌌 , नभः-05-09🌞🪐 , मङ्गलः

  • Indian civil date: 1946-05-08, Islamic: 1446-01-23 Al-Muḥarram, 🌌🌞: सं- कर्कटः, तं- आडि, म- कर्क्कटकं, प- साओण, अ- शाओण
  • संवत्सरः - क्रोधी
  • वर्षसङ्ख्या 🌛- शकाब्दः 1946, विक्रमाब्दः 2081, कलियुगे 5125
  • 🪐🌞ऋतुमानम् — वर्षऋतुः दक्षिणायनम्
  • 🌌🌞सौरमानम् — ग्रीष्मऋतुः दक्षिणायनम्
  • 🌛चान्द्रमानम् — ग्रीष्मऋतुः आषाढः (≈शुचिः)

खचक्रस्थितिः

  • |🌞-🌛|तिथिः — कृष्ण-दशमी►16:45; कृष्ण-एकादशी►
  • 🌌🌛नक्षत्रम् — कृत्तिका►10:21; रोहिणी► (वृषभः)
  • 🌌🌞सौर-नक्षत्रम् — पुष्यः►
    • राशि-मासः — आषाढः►
  • 🌛+🌞योगः — वृद्धिः►15:52; ध्रुवः►
  • २|🌛-🌞|करणम् — भद्रा►16:45; बवम्►28:17!; बालवम्►
  • 🌌🌛- चन्द्राष्टम-राशिः—तुला
  • 🌞-🪐 अमूढग्रहाः - गुरुः (53.31° → 54.08°), मङ्गलः (61.07° → 61.35°), शुक्रः (-15.18° → -15.45°), शनिः (138.66° → 139.66°), बुधः (-25.19° → -24.68°)

राशयः
शनि — कुम्भः►. गुरु — वृषभः►. मङ्गल — वृषभः►. शुक्र — कर्कटः►. बुध — सिंहः►. राहु — मीनः►. केतु — कन्या►.

दिनमान-कालविभागाः

  • 🌅—05:57-12:15🌞-18:32🌇
⬇ ⬆ ⬇
चन्द्रः ⬇14:13 ⬆01:57*
शनिः ⬇08:50 ⬆20:56
गुरुः ⬇14:48 ⬆02:02*
मङ्गलः ⬇14:14 ⬆01:32*
शुक्रः ⬆07:02 ⬇19:29
बुधः ⬆07:44 ⬇20:02
राहुः ⬇10:14 ⬆22:05
केतुः ⬆10:14 ⬇22:05
  • 🌞⚝भट्टभास्कर-मते वीर्यवन्तः— प्रातः—05:57-07:32; साङ्गवः—09:06-10:40; मध्याह्नः—12:15-13:49; अपराह्णः—15:24-16:58; सायाह्नः—18:32-19:58
  • 🌞⚝सायण-मते वीर्यवन्तः— प्रातः-मु॰1—05:57-06:47; प्रातः-मु॰2—06:47-07:38; साङ्गवः-मु॰2—09:19-10:09; पूर्वाह्णः-मु॰2—11:50-12:40; अपराह्णः-मु॰2—14:21-15:11; सायाह्नः-मु॰2—16:52-17:42; सायाह्नः-मु॰3—17:42-18:32
  • 🌞कालान्तरम्— ब्राह्मं मुहूर्तम्—04:26-05:11; मध्यरात्रिः—23:06-01:23
  • राहुकालः—15:24-16:58; यमघण्टः—09:06-10:40; गुलिककालः—12:15-13:49
  • शूलम्—उदीची (►10:59); परिहारः–क्षीरम्

उत्सवाः

  • कर्कट-कार्त्तिक-पूजा, पुगऴ्च्चोऴ नायऩ्मार् (४०) गुरुपूजै, मूर्त्ति नायऩ्मार् (१५) गुरुपूजै, शम्भु-पट्टाभिषेकः #३४४

कर्कट-कार्त्तिक-पूजा

Observed on Kr̥ttikā nakshatra of Karkaṭaḥ (sidereal solar) month (Sūryōdayaḥ/puurvaviddha).

Special puja for Subrahmanya Swami in temples.

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मूर्त्ति नायऩ्मार् (१५) गुरुपूजै

Observed on Kr̥ttikā nakshatra of Karkaṭaḥ (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’ (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.

Murthi Nayanmar, a devout Vaisya from Madura in the Pandya kingdom, was known for his devotion to Lord Shiva, particularly through the offering of sandalwood paste. However, his devotion was tested when a Jain king from Karnataka conquered Madura and began persecuting Shaivites, including Murthi Nayanmar. Determined to spread Jainism and eliminate Shaivism, the king made it difficult to obtain sandalwood in Madura.

Despite these challenges, Murthi Nayanmar’s devotion remained steadfast. After spending the entire day in a fruitless search for even a small amount of sandalwood for his worship, he found himself empty-handed. Heartbroken, he still made his way to the temple. There, struck by a sudden inspiration, he began to rub his own elbow vigorously as a substitute for the sandalwood! This intense action caused his hand to bleed profusely. Moved by this act of devotion, Lord Shiva intervened, healing his elbow and commanding him to take up kingship, promising redress for his grievances and eventual ascension to Shiva’s abode.

The Jain king died that night, and following an ancient custom, an elephant was sent out to choose the new ruler. The elephant selected Murthi Nayanmar at the temple. Though hesitant, Nayanmar accepted the kingship on the condition that he would continue his austere religious practices, including bathing in sacred ashes and adorning himself only with Rudraksham and matted locks. His primary goal as king was to foster the love of Lord Shiva among his people.

Murthi Nayanmar’s rule was marked by justice and wisdom. He remained a devout follower of Lord Shiva throughout his reign and, fulfilling the divine promise, eventually attained Shiva’s Abode.

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  • References
    • 63 Nayanmar Saints by Swami Sivananda, published by The Divine Life Society
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पुगऴ्च्चोऴ नायऩ्मार् (४०) गुरुपूजै

Observed on Kr̥ttikā nakshatra of Karkaṭaḥ (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’ (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.

Pugal Chola Nayanmar was a revered king living in Uraiyur, part of the Chola kingdom. He was deeply devoted to Lord Shiva and his devotees, earning him the admiration and love of his people who emulated his piety and virtues.

On a mission to collect tributes from the kings of Kuda Nadu in Karur, all complied except for a minor king named Adigan. Pugal Chola Nayanmar’s army invaded Adigan’s fort, leading to a battle where Adigan fled, his fort was destroyed, and many were killed. The army returned to Pugal Chola Nayanmar with the spoils of war, including the heads of those slain.

Among these heads, the king shockingly discovered one that bore the distinctive braid of a Shiva devotee. Overwhelmed with guilt for having inadvertently caused the death of a devotee, Pugal Chola Nayanmar decided to atone for this grave sin. He carried the head of the devotee on a golden plate, circled a large fire while chanting the sacred Panchakshara Mantra, and ultimately entered the fire himself. This act of remorse and devotion led him to be united with Lord Shiva in the divine realm.

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  • References
    • 63 Nayanmar Saints by Swami Sivananda, published by The Divine Life Society
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शम्भु-पट्टाभिषेकः #३४४

Event occured on 1680-07-30 (gregorian). Julian date was converted to Gregorian in this reckoning.

shrAvaNa s5 Sambhaji ascended the throne

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