Aug 19, Fri – Samata Snanam – 

Samatha Snanam on August 19th 2016, on the Ghats of Krishna River
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Samatha Snanam (Holy Bath with All) during Krishna Pushkaram in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Krishna Pushkaram resembles Kumbha Mela and is a festival of River Krishna, which occurs once in 12 years. The Pushkaram is observed for a period of 12 days and lakhs of people from all sections of society take holy bath in the river.

19th July – Guru Purnima or Vyasa Purnima

Full moon day during Ashadha month is known as Guru Purnima day. Traditionally this day is reserved for Guru Puja or Guru Worship. On this day disciples offer Puja or pay respect to their Gurus. Guru refers to guide who enlighten disciples by his knowledge and teachings.

Guru Purnima is also known as Vyasa Purnima and this day is commemorated as birth anniversary of Veda Vyasa.

13 July, 2016(Wed) Periyalwar Tirunakshatram

Sri Periya Azhwar tirunakshatram

Place: Srivilliputtur
Year: Krodhana
Month: Aani
Star: Swathi
Paksha: Sukla paksham
Tithi: Ekadasi
Amsam (incarnation of): Garuda (divine eagle, vehicle of Supreme Lord)
Compilation: Periyazhwar Thirumozhi, Thiruppallandu
Also known as: Vishnu chittan, Patta Nanadan, Srivilliputturaa, Sri Ranganatha Svaroorar

Thaniyan

(Invocatory verse of glorification to an Acharya which is usually composed by a disciple)

gurumukam anadhIthya prAhavE thAn asEshAn
narapathi parikluptham sulkamAdhAthu kAma:
svasuram amara vandhyam ranganAthasya sAkshAth
dhvija kula thilakam vishNuchiththam namAmi

I worship periyazhwar who proclaimed the essence of vedham (without learning it from an Acharya methodically – he was directly blessed by bhagavan with divine blemish less knowledge) to win over pouch containing gold at the pandiya king’s assembly and who is the direct father-in-law of sri ranganathan (due to him being the father of Andal nachiyar) and who is the leader of brahmanas.

Jeera Rice

How to prepare Jeera Rice ?

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

  • rice – 2 cups
  • water – 3 cups
  • cumin seeds- 2 tsp
  • caraway seeds – 2 tsp
  • salt to taste
  • ghee –

Green rice pulao

How to prepare green rice pulao ?

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

  • rice – 1 cup
  • mint leaves- half a bunch
  • coriander leaves – half a bunch
  • spinach leaves – half a bunch
  • fresh green chill –

Coconut Raita

How to prepare coconut raita ?

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

  • grated coconut – 1/4 cup
  • grated ginger- 1/2 inch piece
  • fresh green chilli – 1
  • salt to taste
  • sugar- 1 tsp (optional)
  • yogurt/ curd –

Boondi raita

How to prepare Boondi Raita ?

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

  • Boondhi – 1/2 cup
  • Yogurt – 2 cups (beaten/ whisked)
  • Salt – 1/2 tsp
  • Sugar – 1 tsp
  • Chat masala- 1/2 tsp
  • Fresh coriander leaves- 1 tbsp

Procedure:

  • In a mixing bowl,