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  ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः Rajasthan is counted among the aesthetically richest states of India, which boasts of dazzling arts and crafts. Whether it is lac, stone, leather work or ivory-carving, Rajasthan always has the best of best to offer as a souvenir.  Ivory-carving , using the tusks of elephants, is the most delicate craft-form that has flourished under the regal patronage in few historical cities of Rajasthan including Udaipur, Jaipur, Bharatpur and Jodhpur. One can find numerous samples of this kind of art-form in the form of cute delicate ivory figures of Hindu gods and goddesses with very minute carving. On top of all this, Jali-work of lace like intricacy is the testimony to the brilliance of ivory carvers. Ivory carving is not a new craft for India; it has been around for more than 4000 years in this country. Ivory Carving was popular even in the era of ancient and medieval princely states. The texture of ivory is very smooth, and whatever desi

  ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः VAIKUNTA Ekadashi falls in the month of Marga-seersha (December-January) every year. This is observed with all solemnity in the temples of Lord Vishnu . Fasting is prescribed on all Ekadashis , that is, the 11th day of the lunar fortnight , twice a month.  Hindu Preserver God MahaVishnu In The Ocean Of Milk In Vaikuntha Vaikuntha Ekadashi Celebration in tirumala Tirupathi Vaikuntha Ekadashi Celebrations in Srirangam Vaikuntha Ekadashi Celebrations in Srirangam Vaikuntha Ekadashi Celebrations in Srirangam In this Kali Yuga , even if just one Ekadashi is observed with dispassion, faith and devotion, and if the mind is wholly fixed on Hari , one is freed from the rounds of birth and death. There is no doubt about this. The Hindu Scriptures give us their assurance on this point. Devotees fast on this day, observe vigil the whole night and do Japa , Hari Kirtan and meditation . Some do not take even a drop of water. Those who are unab