Saturday, March 26, 2016

Planetary Position during the Ujjain Kumbh Mela

The Ujjain Kumbh Mela is held on the banks of Shipra River at Ujjain when Sun is in the zodiac sign Aries (Mesha) and Jupiter in the zodiac Leo (Simha). This happens once in twelve years. 
The Kumbh Mela will begin on April 22, 2016

Shahi Snaan (Royal Holy Dip) – April 22, 2016
Pancheshani Yatra Start – May 1, 2016
Vratparv Varuthini Ekadashi – May 3, 2016
Vaishakh Krishna Amavasya – May 6, 2016
Akshaya Tritiya – May 9, 2016
Shankracharya Jayanti – May 11, 2016
Vrishabh Sankranti – May 15, 2016
Mohini Ekadashi – May 17, 2016
Pradosh – May 19, 2016
Narasimha Jayanti – May 20, 2016
Pramukh Shahi Snaan – May 21

The four Mondays during the period are also considered highly auspicious to take holy dip.
April 25, 2016
May 2, 2016
May 9, 2016
May 16, 2016

Devotees take holy dip in Shipra River. Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv is celebrated by various Akharas. They undertake processions. The heads of Akharas join the procession on silver throne (Simhasanam) on elephants. The procession includes armed Sadhus on horses and camels followed by Sadhus, hermits and devotees. Peshwai completes at the Ram Ghat area on the banks of river Kshipra. It is expected that nearly 50 million people will participate in the Kumbh Mela.

Friday, March 11, 2016

Chaitra Navratri 2016 is from April 8 to April 15

Navratri' meaning 'nine nights' is a significant Hindu festival, which is celebrated twice a year - 'Chaitra' or 'Vasant Navratri' (March-April), and 'Sharad Navratri' (October-November). Both the celebrations center on the worship of Goddess Shakti.

Ghatsthapana – Navratri Day 1 – April 8, 2016
Sindhara Dooj, Dwitiya - April 9, 2016
Gaur Teej, Saubhagya Teej, Tritiya - April 9, 2016
Varadvinayak Chaturthi - April 10, 2016
Sri Laxmi Panchami Vrat, Naag Vrat Pujan - April 11, 2016
Skand Shashthi, Yamuna Jayanti - April 12, 2016
Mahasaptami Vrat, Chaiti Chath, Vijaya Saptami - April 13, 2016
Sri Durga Mahaashtami, Annapurna Ashtami - April 14, 2016
Chaitra Navratri ends – Ram Navratri Day 9 –  April 15, 2016.

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Holashtak 2016 starts on 16th March

According to the lunar month (Chandra Maas), Purnima of Phagun Maas is celebrated as Holika festival.
Holashtak witnesses the arrival of Holi. Hola + Ashtak, means eight days before Holi. Basically, we can see that holi is a festival of nine days instead of a single day. On the day on Dhulendi with colors and Gulal, this festival comes to an end. All the nine days, nature has a festive and happy atmosphere. In the year 2016, the time between 16th March 2016 to 23th March 2016.

Holashtak stays from the Phagun Shukal Ashthami to Holika Dahan, that is, Purnima. In these days, the season start showing changes. Winters seem to say goodbye, with the arrival of spring. In addition, the coming of spring is indicated with the fragrance of flowers in the nature. It is believed that, Holashtak began when Lord Shiva got angry on Kaam dev and killed him.

Holika Dahan is the major ritual performed at the time of Holi which is also considered an important Holi Puja.
People light bonfires on the eve of Holi festival to celebrate the victory of 'good' over 'bad' which is called Holika Dahan. It can be performed at any place and its preparations begin almost 40 days before by gathering woods on important crossroads of the town.
On the night before Holi, effigies of Holika and Prahlad are placed on the huge heap of woods. The effigy of Holika is made of combustible material and that of Prahlad is made of non-combustible material and upon setting them alight, people chant Rakshoghna Mantras of the Rig Veda to cast away the evil spirits.
The left over ashes are collected by people next morning and are smeared on the limbs of the body as Holi Prasad which is an act of purification.

This is a special day when the Vastu related issues of your home, factory and work place can be effectively taken care off. Just bring some ash from the bonfire you had lit on the day prior to Holy. Offer this ash along with some colour in the Ishaan corner of your home, factory or work place and see that you have taken care of the Vastu Dosha just for nothing.

Make a point to visit everyone in your locality and especially the ones with whom you do not get along well. By just putting the right colour on the forehead on the person you could transform the old enmity what you had.

Offer your respect to all the elders you meet this day. Ill placed Jupiter shall feel elated in your horoscope.

Throwing pranks and showering anyone with abuses may do no good to the planet mercury in your horoscope. Avoid this, be gracious and throw pranks only in your friend circle.

Try to use that colour powder (Gulal) which suits you astrologically. You may be coloured by people by different Gulals but you apply the Gulal to people with is most appropriate to you.
The list moon sign wise is as below:

Sign           Holi Colours

Aries         ~Red, Yellow
Taurus         ~Orange, Purple
Gemini         ~Purple, Green
Cancer         ~Blue, Green
Leo                 ~Red, Yellow, Orange
Virgo         ~Orange, Purple, Green
Libra         ~Pink, Saffron, Purple
Scorpio         ~Red, Yellow, Green
Sagittarius ~Red, Yellow, Grey
Capricorn         ~Black, Blue, Orange, ~Purple
Aquarius         ~Black, Blue, Pink, Purple
Pisces         ~Yellow, Blue, Green


Wednesday, March 2, 2016

March 7th - The Night of Hindu God Shiva – Mahashivratri 2016

Shivratri, or Mahashivratri, is the most auspicious day dedicated to Lord Shiva.
In 2016, the date of Shivratri is March 7.
In 2016, Shivratri is doubly auspicious as it is falling on Monday or Somvar (March 7). Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Planetary Position on Shivaratri Night
It is believed that the planetary positions align in such a way on Shivratri night that it naturally creates an upsurge of energy in the human system.
The planetary positions on the night of Mahashivratri are such that, in the northern hemisphere of the planet, a powerful upsurge of energy can be experienced by those who stay awake with their spines erect throughout the night. This is why, traditionally, one is advised to stay awake all night. Any spiritual sadhana performed on this night has a deeper impact on the system. Thus, people on the spiritual path make use of this extra assistance from nature to intensify their sadhana.

Shivratri and Amavasya (No Moon)
The significance of Shivratri is closely associated with ‘amavas’ - the no moon night or full dark night as per traditional Hindu Calendar.
Shivratri is celebrated to get rid of evil and ignorance.


Ekadashi March 2016 dates

Ekadashi fasting is observed on the eleventh day of a fortnight in a traditional Hindu calendar.
This day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Fasting on Ekadasi is considered highly meritorious, especially for redemption of sin, and is observed by millions of Hindus.

March 5, 2016 Ekadashi is Vijaya Ekadasi and March 19, 2016 is Amalaki Ekadashi. 

On the Ekadashi day (11th day), devotees observe complete fast. The day is meant for hearing religious discourses, performing pujas and spending time in temples.

There are also several Vishnu devotees who do not observe total fast. They avoid grains especially rice and consume fruits, nuts and milk.

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