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Definitely words to live by!!!!        The Four looks of life Look back and Get Experience Look Forward and See Hope Look around & See Reality Look within & feel confident HAVE A GREAT DAY HOW TO STAY YOUNG   1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight, and      and height.  Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay      'them'   2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.   3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening,      whatever. Never let the brain idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's      workshop.'   4. Enjoy the simple things.   5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.   6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person,      who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are        alive.   7. Surround yourself with what you love , whether it's family, pets,      keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your        refuge.   8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable,      improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.   9.   Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next        county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.   10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every       opportunity.  AND ALWAYS REMEMBER : Life is not measured       by the number of breaths we take, but   by the moments that take       our breath away. send this to - who cares? But do share this with someone who is YOURS. We all need to live life to its fullest each day!! Worry about nothing, pray about everything!!!

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Panguni Uthiram

   Panguni Uthiram

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Panguni Uthiram is a very important day in Tamil Nadu,India.It falls on the day,when the moon transits in the nakshatra (constellation) of Uttara-phalguni(Uthiram), in the month,Panguni (March-April),which is the full moon of the month of Pangun.This full moon day is significant of the marriage of Shiva-Parvati,Lord Murugan-Teyvayanai and Aandaal- Rangamannar On this day,Murugan gives his Kalyana Kola Seva to his disciples.As per the Valmiki Ramayana,this is the auspiceous day when shri.Ram and Sita got married.Panguni month (March – April) is similar to that of Phalgun month in other calendars.

As per the Brahmanda Puranam ,on Panguni Uthiram every holy water joins Thumburu teertha,one of the seven sacred tanks iniTirupati Tirumala.The day is the symbol of grahasta dharma ie the married life of a person. The Almighty manifests in the marital state as Sita-Ram,Radha Krishna and Uma Maheswara. this day, the Lord, in Shiva and Vishnu temples, appears to devotees in his married state. festival is mainly dedicated to Lord Shiva, Parvathi, and Lord Murugan.

Panguni Uthiram festival falls on the full moon day or Pournami.Panguni Uthiram is a very important festival for the Tamilians,which is celebrated during Panguni masam or Tamil month of Panguni (March – April),during Uthiram nakshatra day.The celestial wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi,called,Shiva Parvathi Kalyanam,is the major event during this festival,in Tamil Nadu.

                                                          Celebration

On Panguni Uthiram,in all Lord Subrahmanya's temple,the devotees,in the fulfilment of their vows,carry the pooja material,in a 'Kavadi'.And this is a very special feature of Subrahmanya temples also special poojas are performed in all Murugan temples in Tamil Nadu.In most of the temples in the Tamil Nadu state. Float festivals are the most common rituals observed during Panguni Uthiram

The first day of Chithirai month is celebrated as Tamil New Year.The Lord Ayyappan Jayanti, is observed on Panguni Uthiram day which falls on Pournami or Full Moon day in Meena masam of Malayalicalendar. Ayyappa is also known as Manikandan or Manikanta.It is believed that Lord Ayyappa is born out of the union between Mohini avataram of Lord Vishnu and Shiva.Hence he is called as Hariharasuta or Hariharasudan.

As per the legend,the lord Ayyappa was born to vanquish the demoness Mahishi.After finishing her, the Lord gave her a boon that she will be worshipped as Maalikapurathamma.In Sabarimala Ayyappa temple, Ayyappa Jayanti is celebrated on this day,with much enthusiasm and is attended by tens of thousands of devotees from all around the world.

 

Panguni Uthiram is a big festival in Tamil Nadu. Several Temple rituals like divine marriages, brahmotsavams, aradhanotsavams and other festivities are celebrated on Panguni Uthiram. Thousands of devotees attend the Srirangam Sri Ranganatha swamy temple, Madurai Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple, Palani Murugan temple, and some other temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Murugan.

Mylapore Kapaleeswarar temple,in Chennai, is one of the oldest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in Tamil Nadu.Mylapore Kapaleeswarar Temple Brahmotsavam is a ten-day festival celebrated during Panguni Uthiram. During the 10-day Brahmotsavam festival, Ratholsavam is the major event which attracts lakhs of devotees from all around the country.Panguni Uthiram festival is celebrated with utmost pomp and gaiety which marks the conclusion of Brahmotsavam festival.

Falgun Purnima is also celebrated as Holi in all parts of India.Panguni masam or Pankuni month is the last and final month in Tamil calendar or Tamil Panchangam (Nalla Neram).

                                                                

         

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Hanuman Jayanti=2012=6 th APRIL

Hanuman Jayanti=2012=6 th APRIL

Hanuman Jayanti Introduction HanumanJayanti is a hindu festival celebrated all over India to commemorate the birth of Lord Hanuman. He was born to (Wind-God) Kesari and Anjani. According to legends he was born as a monkey god to serve Parmatama Lord Ram. A Brief Background Hanumanji was given birth after a number of divine events. Anjani performed penance and Lord Shiva was pleased, so blessed her.He was granted a son after Vayu, the Wing God also blessed him.  Lord Hanuman was born on the chaitra Shukla Purnima(Full moon day on the Hindu Calendar Month of Chaitra). Also called by the names, Maruti, Pavanputra, Bajrangbali and Mahavira. Specialities of Hanuman In most Hanuman mandirs, Lord Hanuman is worshiped either along with Lord Ram or seperately in temples.Also known as an avatara of Lord Rama, he is considered the God of power (Maruti).He was a brahmachari or celebate. Hanuman became a legend mainly for his unflinching devotion and loyalty for Paramatma Lord Ram.  He was an ideal karma yogi for his fearless, selfless service, humility and devotion for Lord Ram.Lord Hanuman is the only deity that cannot be troubled by negative energies. Celebration Priests bathe the idol of Hanuman and smear it with oil and sindoor. Special prayers are held and Hanuman Chalisa is also recited by his devotees. This festival is more important among brahmacharis, body builders and wrestlers. Spiritual discourses are held on this day from dawn and prasads are distributed only after sunset. Saturday and Tuesday are considered as auspicious days to worship Lord Hanuman.Hanumanji is considered as a symbol of strength and energy. Lord Ram is rememberedand prayed on this day. What is hanuman”s original name? Scholars argue that immediately after the birth of Hanuman his mother Anjana named him Sunder(handsome boy) as he was extremely charming owing to the Divine Power imbibed in him. In support of this supposition a number or scholars say that the fifth chapter of the Ramcharitmanas which abounds in great and glorious deeds of Hanuman has been entitled as Sunder Kand (so also in Valmiki  Ramayana).
Anjaneya	: Son of Anjana
Anjanagarbhasambhoota	: Born of Anjani
Ashokavanikachhetre	: Destroyer of Ashoka Grove
Akshahantre	: Slayer of Aksha
Balarka Sadrushanana	: Like the Rising Sun
Bheemasenasahayakrute	: Helper of Bheema
Batnasiddhikara	: Granter of Strength
Bhakthavatsala	: Protector of Devotees
Bajrangbali	: With strength of diamod
Bhavishya Chaturanana	: Aware of Future Happenings
Chanchaladwala	: Glittering Tail Suspended Above The Head.
Chiranjeevini	: Eternal Being
Chaturbahave	: Four-Armed
Dashabahave	: Ten-Armed
Danta	: Calm
Dheera	: Valiant
Deenabandhave	: Protector of the Downtrodden
Daithyakulantaka	: Destroyer of Demons
Daityakarya Vidhyataka	: Destroyer of All Demons” Activities
Dhruddavrata	: Strong-Willed Meditator.
Dashagreevakulantaka	: Slayer of the Ten-Headed Ravana Race
Gandharvavidya Tatvangna	: Exponent in the Art of Celestials
Gandhamadhana Shailastha	: Dweller of Gandhamadhana
Hanumanta	: Puffy Cheeks
Indrajit Prahitamoghabrahmastra Vinivaraka	: Remover of the Effect of Indrajit”s Brahmastra
Jambavatpreeti Vardhana	: Winning Jambavan”s Love
JaiKapeesh	: Hail Monkey
Kapeeshwara	: Lord of Monkeys
Kabalikruta	: Swallower of the Sun
Kapisenanayaka	: Chief of the Monkey Army
Kumarabrahmacharine	: Youthful Bachelor
Kesarinandan	: Son of Kesari
Kesarisuta	: Son of Kesari
Kalanemi Pramathana	: Slayer of Kalanemi
Harimarkatamarkata	: Lord of Monkeys
Karagrahavimoktre	: One who Frees from Imprisonment
Kalanabha	: Controller of Time
Kanchanabha	: Golden-Hued Body
Kamaroopine	: Changing Form at Will
Lankineebhanjana	: Slayer of Lankini
Lakshmanapranadatre	: Reviver of Lakshmana”s Life
Lankapuravidahaka	: He Who Burnt Lanka
Lokapujya	: Worshipped by the Universe
Maruti	:Son of Marut (wind god)
Mahadhyuta	: Most Radiant
Mahakaya	: Gigantic
Manojavaya	: Speed Like Wind
Mahatmane	: Supreme Being
Mahavira	: Most Valiant
Marutatmaja	: Most Beloved Like Gems
Mahabala Parakrama	: Of Great Strength
Mahatejase	: Most Radiant
Maharavanamardana	: Slayer of the Famous Ravana
Mahatapase	: Great Meditator
Navavyakruti Pandita	: Skilful Scholar
Parthadhwajagrasamvasine	: Having Foremost Place on Arjuna”s Flag
Pragnya	: Scholar
Prasannatmane	: Cheerful
Pratapavate	: Known for Valour
Paravidhyaparihara	: Destroyer of Enemies Wisdom
Parashaurya Vinashana	: Destroyer of Enemy”s Valour
Parijata Tarumoolastha	: Resider Under the Parijata Tree
Prabhave	: Popular Lord
Paramantra Nirakartre	: Acceptor of Rama”s Mantra Only
Pingalaksha	: Pink-Eyed
Pavanputra	: Son of Wind god
Panchavaktra	: Five-Faced
Parayantra Prabhedaka	: Destroyer of Enemies” Missions
Ramasugreeva Sandhatre	: Mediator between Rama and Sugreeva
Ramakathalolaya	: Crazy of listening Rama”s Story
Ratnakundala Deeptimate	: Wearing Gem-Studded Earrings
Rudraveerya Samudbhava	: Born of Shiva
Ramachudamaniprada	: Deliverer of Rama”s Ring
Ramabhakta	: Devoted to Rama
Ramadhuta	: Ambassador of Rama
Rakshovidhwansakaraka	: Slayer of Demons
Sankatamoc-hanan	:  Reliever of sorrows
Sitadevi Mudrapradayaka	: Deliverer of the Ring of Sita
Sarvamayavibhanjana	: Destroyer of All Illsions
Sarvabandha Vimoktre	: Detacher of all Relationship
Sarvagraha Nivashinay	: Killer of Evil Effects of Planets
Sarvaduhkhahara	: Reliever of all Agonies
Sarvalolkacharine	: Wanderer of all Places
Sarvamantra Swaroopavate	: Possessor of all Hymns

Sarvatantra Sawaroopine	: Shape of all Hymns
Sarvayantratmaka	: Dweller in all Yantras
Sarvarogahara	: Reliever of all Ailments
Sarvavidhyasampath Pradayaka	: Granter of Knowledge and Wisdom
Shrunkalabandhamoc-haka	: Reliever from a Chain of Distresses
Sitashoka Nivarana	: Destroyer of Sita”s Sorrow
Shrimate	: Revered
Simhikaprana Bhanjana	: Slayer of Simhika
Sugreeva Sachiva	: Minister of Sugreeva
Shoora	: Bold
Surarchita	: Worshipped by Celestials
Sphatikabha	: Crystal-Clear
Sanjeevananagahatre	: Bearer of Sanjeevi Mount
Shuchaye	: Chaste
Shanta	: Very Composed
Shatakanttamadapahate	: Destroyer of Shatakantta”s Arrogance
Sitanveshana Pandita	: Skilful in finding Sita”s Whereabouts
Sharapanjarabhedaka	: Destroyer of the Nest made of Arrows
Sitaramapadaseva	: Always Engrossed in Rama”s Service
Sagarotharaka	: Leapt Across the Ocean

Tatvagyanaprada	: Granter of Wisdom
Vanara	: Monkey
Vibheeshanapriyakara	: Beloved of Vibheeshana
Vajrakaya	: Sturdy Like Metal

Vardhimainakapujita	: Worshipped by Mynaka Hill
Vagmine	: Spolesman
Vijitendriya	: Controller of the Senses
Vajranakha	: Strong-Nailed
Vagadheeksha	: Lord of Spokesmen

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Good Friday History, Information

Good Friday Definition and Summary Good Friday is the Friday of Holy Week, and commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus. Good Friday is a fast day in the Catholic Church, and falls within thePaschal Triduum. In 2012, Good Friday falls on April 6. Basic Facts About Good Friday Liturgical Color(s) : Red (formerly black) Type of Holiday: Fast Day Time of Year : Friday of Holy Week within Duration : One Day Celebrates/Symbolizes : Jesus’ Passion, Crucifixion, and Death Alternate Names : Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, Great Friday Scriptural References : Matthew 26-27; Mark 14-15; Luke 23; John 17-19 Introduction Good Friday, the Friday within Holy Week, is traditionally a time of fasting and penance, commemorating the anniversary of Christ’s crucifixion and death. The evening (at sunset) of Good Friday begins the second day of the Triduum. Good Friday worship services begin in the afternoon at 3:00 (the time Jesus likely died). Various traditions and customs are associated with the Western celebration of Good Friday. The singing (or preaching) of the Passion of St. John’s gospel consists of reading or singing parts of John’s gospel. The Veneration of the Cross is also common, where Christians approach a wooden cross and venerate it. In addition to these traditions, Holy Communion with the reserved host is practiced. In the modern Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, no Masses are said on Good Friday or Holy Saturday therefore the reser ved host from the Holy Maunday Mass is used. This is called the “Mass of the Pre-Sanctified.” Another service started by the Jesuit Alphonso Messia in 1732, now less common, the Tre Ore or “Three Hours,” is often held from noon until 3:00PM, and consists of seven sermons on the seven last words of Christ. This service has been popular in many Protestant churches. Good Friday, along with Ash Wednesday, is an official fast day of the Catholic Church. The Eastern Churches have different customs for the day they call “the Great Friday.” The Orthodox Church begins the day with Matins (Morning Prayer), where the “Twelve Gospels” is chanted, which consists of 12 passages drawn from the Passion narratives. In the morning, the “Little Hours” follow one after the other, consisting of Gospel, Epistle, and Prophet readings. Vespers (Evening Prayer) ends with a solemn veneration of theepitaphion, an embroidered veil containing scenes of Christ’s burial. Compline (Night Prayer) includes a lamentation placed on the Virgin Mary’s lips. On Good Friday night, a symbolic burial of Christ is performed. Traditionally, Chaldean and Syrian Christians cease using their customary Shlama greeting (”peace be with you”) on Good Friday and Holy Saturday, because Judas greeted Christ this way. They use the phrase “The light of God be with your departed ones” instead. In Russia, the tradition is to bring out a silver coffin, bearing a cross, and surrounded with candles and flowers. The faithful creep on their knees and kiss and venerate the image of Christ’s body painted on the “winding sheet” (shroud). History The celebration of Good Friday is ancient, and some of the practices associated with Good Friday are attested to by Egeria in the 4th century. The day gradually became a time of penance and fasting as the anniversary of the death of Christ. The name “Good Friday” possibly comes from “God’s Friday,” although the exact reason for the current name is unclear. Various churches observe Good Friday in addition to Catholics and Eastern Christians. Anglicans, Methodists, and Lutherans all observe Good Friday to varying degrees. MAY GOD BLESS ALL REGARDS