12 RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS

12 RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS
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28.8.14

VINAYAKA CHATURTHI:2014

This year Ganesha Chaturthi  falls on Friday, the 29th of August. May Lord Ganesh bless us all with knowledge and devotion and prosperity.


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16.8.14

JANMASHTAMI:2014

This year Janmastami falls on 17.8.14. On the auspicious day may Lord Sri Krishna bless us all with Devotion and Knowledge.

Kathamo Puja (see photo below) at Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math:
   Kathamo puja is performed at Belur Math on Janmashtami day. (Kathomo is the Bengali name for the bamboo structure on which the clay idol of Sri Durga is built.)

Photos of Janmashtami Puja at Belur Math:







8.8.14

VARALAKSHMI VRATAM

Today is Varalakshmi Vratam festival.May Mother Sri Lakshmi Bless us all on the occasion of Varalakshmi Vratam.
Varalakshmi Vratam is an important Puja that is dedicated to Goddess Varalakshmi. Vara-lakshmi is one who grants boons (Varam). It is performed by married woman of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra for the well being of all the family members, especially husband.

Worship of Sri Varalakshmi at a home in Tamilnadu:
Worship of Varalakshmi Image