buttermilk prasad

The Gangadhareshwara temple in Bangalore has adopted a unique practice of turning milk offered during the Shivling Abhishekam into buttermilk, which is distributed as prasad the next day. This method, championed by Eshwarananda Swamy, ensures that milk is not wasted and maintains its purity for the devotees.

The city celebrated Ram Navami on Thursday with many temples holding special prayers to mark the occasion. As part of the celebrations, cultural and music programmes were also held in Lord Ram and Anjaneyaswamy temples across the city. Devotees thronged the temple on account of the celebrations.

Ayurvedic medical practitioners from across India witnessed the demonstration on 'Sirodhara' conducted at the Continuing Medical Education (CME) organised by TTD's Sri Venkateswara Ayurvedic College on Tuesday.

The 25-day biennial Thakurani Yatra ended on Tuesday with the deity returning to her own temple early on Tuesday morning.

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Celebrate the sacred Shravana Month (July 22 - August 19) honoring Lord Shiva by fasting, maintaining celibacy, and adopting a sattvik lifestyle. Perform puja, chant mantras, meditate, avoid tamasik food, alcohol, dairy, and visit temples. Prioritize cleanliness, charity, kindness, and positive speech. Essential rituals include hawan, preparing bhog prasad, and ensuring a pure environment to ward off inauspiciousness.

The sacred month of Sawan, dedicated to Lord Shiva, begins on July 11, 2025, and concludes on August 9, 2025. Devotees observe fasts, perform pujas, and engage in spiritual activities to seek Lord Shiva's blessings. During this month, individuals should adopt a Sattvik lifestyle, maintain cleanliness, recite mantras, and practice meditation.

At 5.30pm sharp chef Vishnu Manohar, holding a ladle and a spoon, raised both his hands up in the air to mark his record breaking feat of cooking non-stop for 53 hours. Once the documentation is done, his name will figure in Guinness World Records.

Rising prices of essential commodities coupled with 5% goods and services tax (GST) levied on unbranded, pre-packed and labelled food items have made life difficult for people and started burning deep holes in their pockets.

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