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	Vaisakha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vaisakha (Hindi: बैसाख baisākh or वैशाख vaishākh) is a month of the Hindu calendar.
		In India's national civil calendar, Vaisakha is the second month of the year, beginning on 21 April and ending on 21 May.
		In lunar religious calendars, Vaisakha may begin on either the new moon or the full moon around the same time of year, and is usually the second month of the year.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vaisakha (148 words)

	Today:Vaiúâkha Mâhâtmya :: Success Consciousness Message Boards - Forums
		Vaisakha (Sun’s transit of Aries), Vishnu’s favorite masa, is said to be the greatest, the most sacred and shubha of all months.
		Vaisakha has the capacity to remove the sins of past births and liberate the worshipper from worldly bondage.
		Bathing in the Brahma muhurta i.e., before sunrise, during Vaisakha followed by worship of Vishnu is considered to be equal to visiting all the pilgrimages.
	www.successconsciousness.com /cgi-bin/forum/sc/Blah.pl?b=6,m=1145032036 (446 words)

	AYP Forums - Surya(sun) transits to Aries
		The Sun is the significator of the Atma, and the sun is exalted during the next 10 degeee in Aries, a favorable postion.
		Vaisakha (Sun’s transit of Aries), Vishnu’s favorite masa or month, is said to be the greatest, the most sacred of all months.
		Vaisakha has the capacity to remove past influneces of past births and liberate the worshipper from worldly grief.
	www.aypsite.org /forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1046&REPLY_ID=6006 (939 words)

	KrishnaKripa :: Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple Festival .: Seasonal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		part from the annual festival Utsavam there are seasonal festivals during Vaisakha, Mandalam etc. On this account everyday is a day of festivities at Guruvayur where all the essential features like special poojas, elephant procession, music, gathering of large crowds etc are common to all festivals.
		The third day is the bright half of Vaisakha, known as Akshaya Tritiya is the most auspicious day of the month - it is also the birth day of Balarama.
		It is stated that "Lord Vishnu caused the Divine Ganga to flow on the earth on Vaisakha Sukla Tritiya".
	www.krishnakripa.com /aspdocs/seasonal.asp (709 words)

	Writings by Sangharakshita \| Vaisakha Dana
		Vaisakha Purnima, the Thrice-Sacred Anniversary of the Birth, Enlightenment and Death of Gautama the Buddha, is fast approaching.
		Stop a moment, venerable Sir, before you lift to your lips the succulent morsels which are being offered to you during the month of Vaisakha and ask yourself what you have done, and what you are now doing, for the propagation of the Dharma either at home or abroad.
		Vaisakha Purnima should be a day of heart-searching for all sincere Buddhists, and the month preceding it should, in the same way, be a time not for that ostentatious waste of money which nowadays so often passes as Dana but for truly wise and skilful giving.
	www.sangharakshita.org /e-vaisakha.html (1049 words)

	[ more-details.be \| Vaisakha Resources ] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		In India's native civil calendar, Vaisakha is the instate year of the year, initiation on 21 April culmination on 21 May.
		In lunar religious calendars, Vaisakha may inaugurate on either the latest sputnik or the strapping time sputnik approximately the compatible interval of year, is generally the instate year of the year.
		The Buddhist fete of Vesak takes its tag from Vaisakha.
	www.more-details.be /Vaisakha (146 words)

	The Vaisakh Newsletter of the Month
		Once the blue is well settled in the mind the buddhic experience keeps happening in terms of light and sound, which elevate the student to the states of joyousness.
		They also inspire him to carry out the acts of goodwill, which would lead him to the feet of his Master in the buddhic plane who resides in Vaisakha valley.
		Vaisakha valley is a hidden valley with sublime energies where the Masters of Wisdom keep meeting once a year.
	www.worldteachertrust.org /vaisakh2_e.htm (461 words)

	Mathura Festivals Page-2
		This is the only day of the years when it is possible to see the feet of the Deity of Banke Bihari.
		This is said to be the first day of the creation of the world.
		The remnants of this abhiseka (bathing) are then distributed to the public.
	mathura.nic.in /festival2.htm (390 words)

	Vaisakha
		Vaisakha is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
		Vaisakha, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Mysticism Archives, Mystic, Mystic Archives, Mysticism Dictionary - V, Mysticism Glossary - V, Mysticism Terms - V
		Vaisakha (Sanskrit) "A celebrated female ascetic, born at Sravasti, and called sudatta, 'virtuous donor.' She was the mother-abbess of a Vihara, or convent of female Upasikas [students], and is known as the builder of a Vihara for Sakyamuni Buddha.
	www.experiencefestival.com /vaisakha (556 words)

	History & info - Indian calendars
		A solar month is defined as the interval required for the Sun's apparent longitude to increase by 30o, corresponding to the passage of the Sun through a zodiacal sign (rasi).
		The initial month of the year, Vaisakha, begins when the true longitude of the Sun is 23° 15' (see Table below).
		Because the Earth's orbit is elliptical, the lengths of the months vary from 29.2 to 31.2 days.
	webexhibits.org /calendars/calendar-indian.html (1211 words)

	Buddhist Festivals for Kids
		The important days of the month for Buddhists are days when there is a full moon or a new moon.
		The main Buddhist festival of the year is Buddha Day / Wesak / Vaisakha, the celebration of the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death.
		An important festival because on this day the Lord Buddha was born, attained enlightenment, and died.
	www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk /Homework/religion/buddhistfestivals.htm (657 words)

	Vaisakha-Sukla Ekadasi, or Mohinii Ekadasi
		Dhrishthabuddhi was always miserable and anxious, but one day, during the month of Vaisakha, by the force of some of his past merit he chanced upon the sacred Ashrama of Kaundinya Muni.
		In the light fortnight of this very month, Vaisakha (April-May) there occurs the sacred Mohinii Ekadasi.
		If you follow my advice and faithfully observe a fast on this Ekadasi, which is so dear to Lord Hari, you will be freed from all the sinful reactions of many, many births.
	www.s-a-i.info /assoc_change/ekadasi3_12.html (1029 words)

	Baisakhi - Derives Its Name From The Month Of Vaisakha by : Ajit Hari Sahu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		For Hindus, it's the start of the new year, and is celebrated with requisite bathing, partying, and worshipping.
		Baisakhi festival derives its name from the month of Vaisakha (April-May) in which this day occurs.
		The charities done during Vaisakha month are believed to earn great religious merits and so people generously give money, grains and other things to the poor and needy and the Brahmins, and observe fast, chant the glories of the lord and practice such other pious activities.
	www.whereincity.com /contributions/articles/1960 (484 words)

	Belifs
		Vaisakha is the anniversary of founding of the khalsa and is when new members are initiated.
		The other ceremony is carried out at vaisakha is washing the gurdwara flagpole.
		The pole is taken off and then washed in yogurt,which is believed to purify it.
	sd71.bc.ca /sd71/school/courtenay-jr/School/Sikhism/Beliefs/Belifs.htm (681 words)

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		The name Baisakhi is derived from the month of Vaisakha (April-May), in which this day occurs.
		The charities done during Vaisakha month are believed to earn great religious merit, and people generously give money, grains and other things to the poor and needy and the brahmins.
		Bhagwan Buddha was born at Lumbini near Nepal, attained enlightenment at Uruvela, near Bodh Gaya, in Bihar and finally moksha at Kusinagar, in the country of Mallas, now in Uttar Pradesh on the very same day, i.e.
	www.greatestcities.com /users/amreshvashisht/4137.html?mode=reply (10326 words)

	The Nilamata Purana (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		On the third of the bright (half) of the month of Vaisakha, sacrifice should be performed with barley, and barley should be given to a Bhahmana.
		O best among the twice-borns, on 11th of the dark half of Magha, one should undergo fast and on the 12th, should do everything prescribed by me in connection with Vaisakha.
		On the full moon day of Vaisakha, one should worship seven or five Brahmanas wilh Black or othersesame mixed with honey.
	www.koausa.org /Purana/Verses701-802.html (2159 words)

	webindia123.com-religion of India-Buddhism-Teachings of Buddha
		He was born in 563BC on the Vaisakha Purnima day in the royal grove at Lumbini near Kapilavastu, Capital of the Sakyan republic.
		As prophesied, Siddhartha saw the three signs of suffering: sickness, old age and death.
		These sufferings touched his heart and he left his palace on the night of the full moon in the month of Vaisakha, at the age of 29, to seek mental peace in the homeless life of an ascetic.
	www.webindia123.com /religion/buddh/index.htm (529 words)

	Definition of Vaisakha
		1: '''Vaisakha''' is the second month of the [[Hindu calendar]]....
		Starting the calendar on Vaisakha avoids the split in the season of Vasanta.
		The list of authors can be found here.
	www.wordiq.com /search/Vaisakha.html (116 words)

	Tourism of India - Buddha - Siddarth
		The sixty-four Brahman soothsayers who were invited to interpret the queen's dream prophesied that she would give birth to an illustrious son who would either be a world conqueror or a world renouncer.
		On the auspicious full moon day of Vaisakha, in 566 BC, in Lumbini grove, just outside Kapilvastu, the young prince was born.
		He was named Siddhartha Gautam (Siddhartha meaning one who has achieved his purpose, Gautam being the name of his gotra or clan)
	www.tourismofindia.com /hibuddh/buddh_siddharth.htm (472 words)

	Suddha Dharma Mandalam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Vaisakha Suddha Poornima is a very ancient ceremony, known as the full moon of May, that celebrates the reorganization of The Divine Hierarchy known as Suddha Dharma Mandalam, reorganized 12,000 years ago by Bhagavan Narayana...
		This ceremony is a powerful invocation of the Divine Masters of this Divine Hierarchy, who get together in the forests of Badari in the Himalayas in this sacred day, to spread their blessings to all humanity.
		This ceremony took place on a full moon day of the month of Vaisakha of the year Nala (Vaisakha Purnima), which corresponds to our month of May.
	www.suddhadharma.net /content/nevsp.html (246 words)

	Chandan yatra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Candana yatra starts on the third lunar day of the waxing moon of Vaisakha month, and continues for twenty days.
		Smearing the body of the Lord with ointments is an act of devotion, and the best of ointments is sandalwood paste.
		Since the month of Vaisakha is very hot in India, the cooling effect of the sandalwood is very pleasing to the body of the Lord.
	www.salagram.net /parishad67.htm (148 words)

	Kanyakumari Temple in Kanyakumari India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Kanyakumari Temple has been found mentioned in Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Sangam works - Manimekalai and Puranaanooru.
		Vaisakha Festival, Navratri and Kalabham (sandal) Festival are the major events celebrated here amid much pomp and splendor.
		During the Vaisakha Festival, an image of the goddess is taken around the town in procession.
	www.india9.com /i9show/25772.htm (167 words)

	The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : `Jnana Deepthi' on Doordarshan
		The Doordarshan Kendra, Hyderabad, is telecasting a special programme `Jnana Deepthi' from 7.30 p.m.
		A release said that Vaisakha Poorima was auspicious for the Buddhists and was connected with three important events in the life of Buddha, the birth, enlightenment and nirvana.
		The programme `Jnana Deepthi' would focus on life story, birth, important events that lead to search of enlightenment in the life of Budha.
	www.hindu.com /2004/05/02/stories/2004050211080300.htm (142 words)

	blog.raqsmediacollective.net :: Calendars and Seasons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Vaisakha April 21 Grishma
		The association of seasons or ritus with months is based on religious calendars (including the Rashtriya Panchang, which has Vaisakha as the first month) – the six ritus of two months each constitutes the rituchakra (the cycle of the seasons): Grishma (summer), Varsha (rains), Sarat (autumn), Hemanta (late autumn), Sisir (dew/winter), Vasanta (spring).
		I dont think this still answers how we have the simultaneous dying and coming alive of plants...
	blog.raqsmediacollective.net /blog/archive/2006/02/25/calendars-and-seasons.html (346 words)

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		HOLY RITUAL: The deity of Lord Venkateswara being taken in a procession on the Garuda Vahanam in connection with Pournami at Tirumala on Saturday.
		TIRUMALA: Elegance and religious fervour marked the Vaisakha Suddha Garuda Seva festival observed on Saturday at the famous Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala.
		The processional deity of Lord Malayappaswamy adorned with rare and precious jewels mounted atop the golden Garuda vahanam', celestial carrier of Lord Maha Vishnu, was taken out in a grand procession around the mada streets encircling the holy shrine in the night.
	www.hinduonnet.com /thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2006051409230300.htm&date=2006/05/14/&prd=th& (250 words)

	Center Profile: Milwaukee Zen Center
		Vaisakha Day (Buddha's birthday): A city-wide gathering of Buddhist communities, including Lao, Vietnamese, and Korean groups, where families are welcome to attend.
		Vaisakha Day is usually celebrated on April 8th if the community uses a solar calendar or in mid-May if they use a lunar calendar, so in Milwaukee the holiday usually takes place sometime between these two dates.
		New Year's Day: A city-wide event that has taken place since 2000, where Buddhist communities hold a celebration for peace.
	www.pluralism.org /research/profiles/display.php?profile=67815&version=print (290 words)

	Holidays and Festivals - Hinduism
		A lunar month lasts from one new moon to the next, and is named for the Indian solar month that it begins in.
		Hence, the lunar month Vaisakha will begin with the first new moon after April 21, the beginning date of the solar month Vaisakha.
		When two new moons occur in the same solar month, an intercalary month is inserted.
	www.shagtown.com /days/hinduism.html (1139 words)

	The Sampradaya Sun - Independent Vaisnava News - Editorials - April 2006
		Please now describe to me the Ekadasi of the dark fortnight (krsna paksha) of the month of Vaisakha (April-May), including its specific merits and influence.”
		Lord Sri Krishna replied, “Oh King, in this world and the next, the most auspicious and magnanimous Ekadasi is Varuthini Ekadasi, which occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Vaisakha.
		Whosoever observes a complete fast on this sacred day has his sins completely removed, obtains continuous happiness, and achieves all good fortune.
	www.harekrsna.com /sun/editorials/04-06/editorials311.htm (780 words)

	Mohini Ekadasi
		"'Dhrstabuddhi was always miserable and anxious, but one day, during the month of Vaisakha, by the force of some of his past merit he chanced upon the sacred asrama of Kaundinya Muni.
		The great sage had just finished bathing in the Ganges River, and water was dripping from him.
		In the light fortnight of this month, Vaisakha, there occurs the sacred Mohini Ekadasi, which has the power to nullify sins as vast and weighty as Mount Sumeru.
	www.goloka.com /docs/calendar/ekadasi/12-mohini-ekadasi.html (956 words)

	Indian astrology: Tithis & Indian Months - Chaitra, Vaisakha, Jyeshta, Ashadha, Shravana, Bhadrapadha, Aswayuja, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Indian astrology: Tithis & Indian Months - Chaitra, Vaisakha, Jyeshta, Ashadha, Shravana, Bhadrapadha, Aswayuja, Kartika, Margasira, Pushya, Magha, Phalguna
		General characteristics of persons born in the 12 Indian Hindu Lunar Months according to ancient Indian Hindu Astrological works, is given below.
		They will be emotional in nature and may be indiscrete with their emotions.
	www.findyourfate.com /indianastro/tithis.htm (766 words)

	Varuthini Ekadasi
		Please now describe the Ekadasi of the dark fortnight of the month of Vaisakha [April-May], including its specific merits and influence."
		Lord Sri Krsna replied, "O king, in this world and the next, the most auspicious and magnanimous Ekadasi is Varuthini Ekadasi, which occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Vaisakha.
		Whoever observes a complete fast on this sacred day has his sins completely removed, obtains continuous happiness, and achieves all good fortune.
	www.goloka.com /docs/calendar/ekadasi/11-varuthini-ekadasi.html (730 words)

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