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"Nag Panchami and Ecology: Coexisting with Nature’s Protectors" ๐Ÿฅ›๐Ÿ๐ŸŒผ

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Nag Panchami, the traditional Hindu festival of snake worship, is celebrated across many regions of India and South Asia, with distinct cultural meanings and legends. Here's a breakdown of the regions that celebrate it, along with its origins and significance in each area: ๐Ÿ Nag Panchami – Origins & Meaning "Nฤga" = serpent; "Panchami" = 5th lunar day of Shukla Paksha in Shravan month (July–August). The festival is rooted in ancient serpent worship, predating Vedic times, and later integrated into Hindu mythology. Serpent deities like Ananta He holds the world and endless on whom Srivishnu sleeps over, Vasuki She who is a devotion being around Shiva neck, helped in churning ocean, Takshaka He king of the forest and agent of the fate, Kaliya, and Manasa Devi are venerated,Padma He is the gentle one by the water white snake, Karkotaka He who fires as trial and teacher,Kulika He who teaches to face darkness and grow,MahaPadma He who treasures and p...
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Rare Shaiva-Vaishnava Co-Worship Practice ✍๐ŸปIdol under a Sacred Peepal tree ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿฅฅ

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Urukunda being MyInlaws and MyMom Family God, mandatory to visit pre or post any main events like Birth(Hair shaving(Talaneelalu)), Thread,Wedding, Story of our Wedded life began with "You are Umakka Daughter right" from MyBeloved Husband asking Me @MyAunt and His Cousin Sister wedding.  (Eranna/Veeranna) Swamy Temple—often referred to as the Urukunda Harihara Kshetra—located in Urukunda, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, India: ๐Ÿ›• Temple Overview Deities Worshipped: Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy (an avatar of Vishnu) Veeranna/Eeranna Swamy (an incarnation of Shiva as Veerabhadra)   Both idols are enshrined beneath a sacred Peepal (Ashwath) tree—with the sanctum roof fully open, allowing worship from all sides . Gaurd here is Mahakali standing Infront of the diety and Sriganesha on the above of SriLakshmiNrisimha.  ๐ŸŒณ Legends & Significance Originally, Sage Hiranya (later known as Eranna or Veeranna) performed intense penance under the tree and was re...
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Let our young have the conviction to go beyond comfort, to compete with the best, and to serve with pride — for Singapore." – Adapted from LKY’s ethos

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Youth Day in Singapore is celebrated on the first Sunday of July every year, with schools typically having a holiday on the following Monday. This special day was established to recognize and empower the younger generation, highlighting their potential, creativity, and energy. *Origin Story:* The idea for Youth Day was first proposed by former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who believed that the youth were the future of Singapore and needed opportunities to develop their potential. The first Youth Day was celebrated on July 4, 1985, and has since become an important event in Singapore's calendar. *Significance:* Youth Day serves as a reminder to the nation that the youth are the future of Singapore, inspiring young people to take on leadership roles and contribute to the country's development. It's a day to celebrate the diverse contributions of young Singaporeans and encourage them to pursue their dreams. - *National Pride:*     - "National Youth Day reminds...
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"Mahaprasad - The divine culinary delight of Lord Jagannath's temple ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ™"

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Puri Jagannatham Orissa :  The Puri Jagannath Temple, located in Odisha, India, is one of the most revered Hindu temples in the world. The temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Krishna. * Origin and Story :* According to legend, the temple's origins date back to the 12th century when King Indradyumna, a devout of Lord Vishnu, had a dream in which he was instructed to build a temple in honor of Lord Jagannath. The king's efforts led to the construction of the temple, which has since become a major pilgrimage site. * The Deities :* The temple is famous for its triad of deities: 1. *Lord Jagannath* (Krishna) 2. Arjuna (Jagannatha's Brother In-law Subhadra's Husband) 3. *Subhadra* (Jagannath's sister) Where signifies the blessing or promise of Lord Krishna in Dwapara Yuga,Saying He supports to her and Arjuna through out Kaliyuga stand by them.  Second : Temple kitchen as one of the biggest among and known for its cuisine as Maha prasadam an...
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