On the 30th of July 2011, 2000 people came to Ramagiri to perform the Karkataka Vav Bali (shraad).
Why is Pitr. Bali performed?
For nine months our mothers carried us in their wombs. Then for many years our dear parents educated, protected, sheltered and provided for us.
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V.N. Gopalakrishnan, Mumbai
Guru Purnima will be celebrated on July 15, this year. The period ‘Chaturmas‘ (four months) begins from this day. The full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashad (July-August) is observed as the Guru Purnima day in memory of the great sage Vyasa originally known as Krishna Dwaipayana. Sage Vyasa is described as the son of sage Parasara and Matsyagandhi was born on this day.
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An articleFrom Haindava Keralam:
Mumbai : It was a moment of pride for all who returned to Hinduism here on Sunday.( 26th June 11 ) All of those who reconverted back to Hinduism belong to extremely poor strata of society made this decision after they failed to achieve equal social status in the faith which was introduced to them by their mentors who once came to them as saviours in white cloak. The programme was organized at Wageshwari devi temple at Filmcity road in Goregaon East,Mumbai by Vishwa Hindu Parishad. Every one had their own stories of fraud & deception.
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The Karkada Vavu Pithrubali (Karkada month Bali/Shraad) 2011 will be held at Sree Ramadasa Ashram, Ramagiri at Sree Rameshwar Kshetra on the river bank on 30 July, 2011. All items for Bali will be provided by the ashram. Please inform all your friends , colleagues, etc. of the occasion.
Jai Sita Ram.
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H.H. Swami Krishnananda Saraswathy has inaugurated a new Smashaan Bhoomi made by the Badalapur Municipality. This has a special facility for video viewing of the funeral for those who live abroad and cannot attend the funeral. This was a long standing need of the people of Badalapur. The event was attended by major politicians from all political parties. Swamiji’s words invigorated all those present on the occasion with a need to work unitedly for the greater good of society.
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