Thursday, November 8, 2007

Amavasya

Amavasya is the Indic name for a new-moon. 

The fortnight containing the new-moon is considered auspicious by Hindus. They believe that during this period, the offerings they make, reach their late forefathers. Every month, the new-moon day is considered auspicious and poojas are made. However, no travel ought to be scheduled the first day of the new moon, as travel without moonlight in the ancient times was forbidden.

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Brief Sketch of King Mahabali

The legend of King Mahabali  is the most popular legend behind Onam. Onam celebrates the visit of King Mahabali, a king of ancient Dravida to the state of Kerala every year. The festival is celebrated with fervour as King Mahabali is greatly respected by his subjects. Mahabali is also popularly called Maveli and Onathappan. He is believed to have ruled in South India before the Ramayana event and his empire is believed to have extended from the Vindhyas in the north to the far out in the south. Reign of King Mahabali.

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Ravana had six brothers and two sisters.

Ravana's paternal grandfather was Pulastya, son of Brahma. Ravana's maternal grandfather was Malyavan, who was against the war with Rama, and his maternal grandmother was Tataka. Ravana also had a maternal uncle, Maricha. 

Ravana had six brothers and two sisters:

  1. Kubera
  2. Vibhishana
  3. Kumbhakarna
  4. Khara 
  5. Dushana
  6. Ahiravan
  1. Kumbhini 
  2. Surpanakha

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Ravana's family

Ravana was married to Mandodari, the daughter of the celestial architect Maya. Ravan has total 3 wives.

He had seven sons: 

  1. Indrajit 
  2. Prahasta 
  3. Atikaya 
  4. Akshayakumara 
  5. Devantaka 
  6. Narantaka 
  7. Trishira

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Hindu rakshasa King of Lanka

In Hinduism, Ravana is the principal antagonist of Rama in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. In the epic, he is the king of Lanka, and of the Rakshasas or demons, many thousands of years ago.

Killing of Narakasura

Narakasura was a demon king, ruling Pragjothishyapur, the present day Assam. He gained a boon from Brahma that he would die only in the hands of his mother. Armed with the boon, he ruled like a despot. Narakasura was infamous for his wicked ruling and high disregard for demigods and women.

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Satyabhama is the third wife of Lord Krishna

Satyabhama is the third wife of Lord Krishna, known for her strong will and tantrums. She is believed to an Avatar of Bhudevi.

Satyabhama was the daughter of Satrajit who owned the Syamantaka jewel. Satrajit, who secured the jewel from Surya, and would not part with it even when Krishna the Lord of Dwarka, asked for it saying it would be safe with him. Shortly thereafter, Prasena, the brother of Satrajit went out hunting wearing the jewel but was killed by a lion. Jambavan, known for his role in the Ramayana, killed the lion and gave the jewel to his son to play with. When Prasena did not return, Satrajit falsely accused Krishna of killing Prasena for the sake of the jewel.

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Narakasura

Narakasura was the son of Goddess earth, (referred to as Bhumi), by Lord Vishnu himself during his Varaha (boar) avatar. In other sources, he is the son of the asura Hiranyaksa. He is said to have established the kingdom of Pragjyotisha in Assam after overthrowing the last of the Danava king Ghatakasura. It was foretold that he would be destroyed by a later incarnation of Vishnu. His mother, the earth, sought the boon from Vishnu that her son should have a long life, and that he should be all powerful. Vishnu readily granted these boons..

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Deepavali Greetings

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is a major Indian festival that is very significant in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. Known as the "Festival of Lights," it symbolises the victory of good over evil, and lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for humankind. Celebrations focus on lights and lamps, particularly traditional dīpa or deeya (earthen lamp, as illustrated). Fireworks are associated with the festival. Diwali is a colloquial name used in North India, while the festival is formally called Deepavali in South India.

Monday, November 5, 2007

ఈనాడు హైదరాబాద్ ఎడిషన్ లో తెలుగుపీడియా.కాం

తెలుగుపీడియా గురించి ఈనాడు హైదరాబాద్ ఎడిషన్ 19 వ పేజీలో న్యూస్ వచ్చింది.

Festival of Lights

Diwali is celebrated for five consecutive days at the end of Hindu month of Ashwayuja. It usually occurs in October/November, and is one of the most popular and eagerly awaited festivals in India. Diwali comes exactly twenty days after Dasara.

Significance in Hinduism

The festival marks the victory of good over evil. The Sanskrit word Deepavali means an array of lights that stands for victory of brightness over darkness. As the knowledge of Sanskrit diminished, the name was popularly modified to Diwali, especially in northern India. In South India, Diwali does not coincide with the beginning of a new year as South Indians follow a different calendar, the Shalivahana calendar.

On the day of Diwali, many wear new clothes, share sweets and snacks, and light firecrackers. Some North Indian business communities start their financial year on Diwali and new account books are opened on this day.

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World's Biggest Banyan Tree

Thimmamma Marrimanu of ce 15th Century, who is believed to have transformed into a banyan tree at Gutibayalu village of Kadiri Mandal in a Anantapur District! Since then, she has the been drawing tree-lovers from all ovet the world to the village. 

Interestingly, this area records the lowest rainfall but has the biggest banyan tree in the world!

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Andhra Pradesh Formation Day

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