Spread over 23000 m² of lush gardens, the 5-star Alkyon Resort Hotel & Spa is just 80 m from the Corinthian Gulf. It boasts 2 pools, a hot tub, hammam, gym and spa and wellness centre. Tastefully decorated and opening out to a balcony, all the rooms feature air conditioning, a satellite TV, safe and minibar. Some are spacious and have a fireplace or kitchenette.

The Komodo dragon is the largest lizard in the world. Adult Komodo dragons can kill prey as large as deer and water buffalo, and this species can eat up to 80% of its own body weight at one time. National Health Plan is also aimed at achieving those ideals, helping to decrease the systematic differences in health indicators of the nation based on inequity, supporting the most vulnerable groups of the society by cooperation between various sectors and levels.

Free toiletries and a hairdryer are included in the bathroom. Dolzhnostnaya instrukciya elektrika v boljnice. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast every morning. Mediterranean and international dishes are prepared at Alykon’s restaurants, while refreshing drinks and beverages are served at any of the 3 bars.

A variety of recreational facilities such as board games, billiards, table tennis and an outdoor and indoor playground for kids are available. Free Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas of the property.

Alykon Resort Hotel & Spa is just a 5-minute walk from the centre of Vrahati Town. The seaside town of Loutraki is within a 15-minute drive, while the ancient site of Corinth is 13 km away. Private parking can be found onsite.

Vrats of the month of Shravan At the mention of the month of Shravan, one remembers the vrats. It is difficult for the common people to perform conducts according to the Vedas. To overcome this difficulty, the Purans make a mention of vrats.

In this, the special vrats fall in the month of Shravan. For example: • Shravani somvar • Mangalagour • Jivantikapujan • Varadalakshmi vrat • Kajjali Trutiya • Budhi Teej • Pithori Amavasya Due to the vrats falling in the month of Shravan, benefits are acquired at an individual and social level. This explains the importance of vrats and our heads bow with devotion at the holy feet of the Sages who created these vrats. Shravani somvar In the month of Shravan, on every Monday (somvar) one should go to a temple of God Shankar and perform puja. If possible, one should undertake a complete fast. Otherwise one should undertake a nakta-vrat.

This pleases God Shankar and Shivsayujya Mukti (merging of self in God Shiva) is attained. Mangalagour ‘Mangalagour’ is a Deity which bestows long life to the husband. This vrat, which consists of puja of the Deity Mangalagour, should be performed by a newly-wed woman. It is expected to be continued for five to seven years after marriage on every Tuesday in the month of Shravan. Puja of Lord Shiva and Lord Ganapati is performed along with Gouri in this vrat.

Jivantikapujan This vrat is observed on every Friday of the Hindu lunar Shravan month. The deity associated with this vrat is Jivantika, that is, Jivati Devi. This deity protects small children. In this vrat, on the first Friday of Shravan, women draw a picture of deity Jivati on the wall with sandalwood and worship it.

Nowadays printed picture is worshipped. Five married women ( suhagan) having children, are invited to the house and after applying turmeric and vermillion on their forehead milk, sugar and roasted grams are given to them as holy sacrament ( prasad). On the last Friday of the bright fortnight ( Shukla Paksha) of Shravan a vrat is observed, that is D. Varadalakshmi vrat In the ritual of this vrat, a metal pot ( kalash) is placed and Sri Varadalakshmi is invoked into it. The Shrisukta is recited and the devi is worshipped.

Thereafter a naivedya of 21 anarasas is offered to her. Thereafter, brahmin, married women ( suhagans) and celibates ( Brahmacharis) are offered upayan, that is, gifts.

In South Bharat, Varadalakshmi vrat is observed on the last Friday of the bright fortnight ( Shukla Paksha) of the Ashadh month. People believe that in the temples of Tiruvadi, Tiruvayur and Tiruputtur, Goddess Lakshmi herself worshipped Lord Shiv.

Therefore these temples have special significance for the observance of this vrat. Begetting a son, prosperity and obtaining wealth and grains are the fruits of observing this vrat. Kajjali Trutiya This vrat is observed on Shravan Krushna Trutiya. The deity associated with this vrat is Srivishnu. This vrat is also known as ‘ Satudi Teej’. At some places this vrat is observed on Bhadrapad Krushna Trutiya.

But realistically it should be observed on Shravan Krushna Trutiya only. Budhi teej Elderly women sing various songs sitting on the swing. They are called kajari. The women observing this vrat consume only one meal. In this vrat, some other old woman is paid obeisance by touching her feet and sugar candies ( batases) are gifted to her. In her place dry fruits, sweets etc. Are given to the woman observing the vrat.