(14.9.1/1) Katyayani Mantra for a good and desired husband

Katyayani Mantra for a desired husband / Mantra for early and happy marriage 

The following Mantra is dedicated to goddess Katyayani. The girl who wants a desired husband , should first meditate on Devi Katyayani and then chant this Mantra for 108 times in the morning and then for 108 times in the evening with full faith and devotion.

The Mantra is - 

"Kaatyaayani  Mahaamaaye Mahaayoginyadheeshwaree. Nand Gop sutam Devipatim Me Kuru Te Namah." 

" कात्यायनि महामाये महायोगिन्यधीश्वरि। नन्द गोप सुतं देवि पतिं मे कुरु ते नमः।   

After the Mantra Jap, the girl should have the strong belief that she would have a good and desired husband by the grace of goddess Katyayani.

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(10.1.1) Gouri Puja / Gauri Pooja / Gangaur Puja ( for good husband, his long life and good health)

(10.3.6) Mangla Gauri Vrat (For prosperity and longevity of husband)

(8.2.5) Gauri Parvati Mantra for getting a good husband
(8.2.6) Durga Mantra for getting a good wife
(1)Durga Prayer Mantra for fulfillment of different desires desires

(2) Durga Mantra for peace and affection in the family 

(3) Durga Mantra for Prosperity , strength and Pleasure 

(4) Shiv Panchakshar Mantra for good luck , happiness and prosperity

(5) Shiva Mantra for getting ambitions fulfilled 

(6) Shiv Puja Mantra for peace & affection and getting desires fulfilled

(8) List of different Mantras ( Remedial Measures )

(9) Gouri Puja / Gauri Pooja / Gangaur Puja

(10.3.57) Jaya Parvati Vrat  For happiness ans good married life      

(10.2.5) Khatu Shyamji Fair 2017 - 2018

Khatu Shyam Mela / Khatu Shyam Fair 2017- 2018

When is Khatu Shyam ji fair in the year 2017 -
In the year 2017 Khatu Shyam ji fair is going to  be held from 05.03.2017. 
When is Khatu Shyamji Fair in the year 2018 ?
In the year 2018 Khatu Shyamji Fair is going to be held from 17.02.2018 to 27.02.2018
Important things about Khatu Shyamji Fair - 
> Khatu Shyamji is about 48 Kms from Sikar, the district headquarter in Rajasthan.
> During the fair, the three days from Phalgun Shukla Dashami to Dwadashi are considered the important days.
> Through out the year people come here to have the blessings of Shyamji but at time of the fair a large number of people come here to have the Darshan and worship Shyamji with the hope that by doing so their troubles would be removed they would be able to lead a happy and prosperous life..
> By the joint efforts of the Mandir committee and the district administration a guide book is published which has the description of the arrangements that have been made by the committee and the administration for the people who come to attend the fair.
> Distribution of Prasad is also done by the Mandir trust.
> In Pakistan there are three temples in three cities. These three cities are Hydrabad, Karanchi and Pasani. On Phalgun Shukla Ekadashi the fair will be held at these three places.

(10.1.32) Peepal Purnima / Pipal Purnima 2017

Pipal Purnima / Peepal Poonam 2017

When is Peepal Purima in 2017
In the year 2017 Peepal Purnima is on Wednesday, 10.May, 2017.
Important Things about Peepal Purnima -
(1) Vaisakh Shukla Purnima is known as Peepal Purnima.
(2) Sometimes Peepal Purnima is spelled as Pipal Purnima or Pipal Poornima or Pipal Poonam
(3) According to the Hindus Vaisakh Purnima is considered to be very holy Tithi. People keep fast and perform religious activities. 

(4) Donating different things is also considered fruitful on this day. 
(5)  In north India and particularly in Rajasthan this Tithi (Vaisakh Shukla Purnima)  is taken as  the Aboojh muhurat for marriage. Marriages are performed on this day if proper Muhurat for marriage is not avaikable.

(6)  It is the birth day of Lord Buddha.

(7) It is also the day when Lord Buddha got  enlightenment and also Nirvan or Salvation .
(8) The Buddhists consider this day to be very auspicious than any other day of the year. They gather in the Viharas for worship and give alms to the monks.
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(5.2.15) Buddha Purnima

(14.9.1) Ramraksha Stotra / Benefits of Ramraksha Stotra

Shree Ramraksha stotra and the Benefits of reciting Shree Ram Raksha Stotra / Important things about Ramraksha Stotra / For what problems one should recite Ramraksha Stotra 

Important things about Ram Raksha Stotra 
> Ramraksha stotra is a hymn in the praise of Lord Ram.
> It was composed by the Rishi Budha Kaushik. It is originally composed in Sanskrit.
> Sita and Ram are the deities of this stotra.
> Its Chhand (meter) is Anushtupa.
> This Stotra has 38 Shlokas or verses.
Benefits of chanting or reciting Ram Raksha Stotra 
The first shloka which is given below shows the greatness and usefulness of this stotra -
Charitam Raghunaathasya Shatkotipravistaram.
Ekaikamksharam punsaam mahaapaatak naashanam.
Meaning - The description of Shri Ram's life story and character has a vast expansion. Each and every letter of its has the capability of destroying even the sins of persons.
> Ramraksha stotra is a prayer through which the devotees request Lord Ram to give them protection, remove their troubles and bless them with prosperity.
> Ramraksha stotra is prayer as well as a Mantra which gives divine protection, mental and spiritual and material prosperity, happiness, and mental peace  to the person who recites this stotra daily with full devotion and faith in Lord Ram.
> Ramraksha stotra can also be used as a remedial measure to remove problems of one's life and to get happiness and spiritual as well as material prosperity.
If the person has the following problems, he/she should start reciting the Ramraksha stota daily for eleven times till the problem ends -
if he/she is jobless.
if he/she has disputes with others.
if he/she or his/her relative is suffering from any serious disease.
if he/she has any court cases.
if he/she has any problem related to his/her personal life or work or family or finance.
if he/she has mental tension due to some reason or the other.
By the blessings and grace of Lord Ram the above mentioned problems are removed and the divine light shows the person the right path to follow.
> In the last Shloka Lord Shiva Says to Devi Parvati -
"Raam Raameti Rame Raame Manorame. 
Sahastranaam tattulyam Raam Naam Varaanane."
Meaning :- Lord Shiva says to Parvati, "O,Varanane(O dear, with beautiful face) I chant the holy name of Ram, Ram, Ram constantly which is enjoyable and pleasing to the mind. The holy name of  Ram is equal to one thousand holy names (of Lord Vishnu).
This Shlok clearly shows that  the chanting the name of Ram can give all the benefits which can be had by chanting  Vishnu Sahastra Naam, the one thousand names of Lord Vishnu.
Other related Posts -
(14) Important and useful Mantra and Stotra 
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(14.9.1) Ramrakshastotra / Benefits of Ramrakshastotra
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(14.9.1/1) Katyayani Mantra for a good and desired husband
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(14.9.2) Vishnu sahastranam /Benefits of Vishnu Sahastranam stotra
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(14.9.3) Narayan Kavach / Benefits of Narayan Kavach
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(14.9.4) Ram Mantra for removing calamities
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(14.9.5) Padmavati Mantra for progress in business
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(14.9.6) Padmavati Mantra for getting ambitions fulfilled
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(14.9.7) Padmavati Mantra for getting a good son
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(14.9.8) Padmavati Mantra for getting money and prosperity
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(14.9.9) Ram Mantra for wealth and prosperity
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(14.9.10) Ram Mantra for happiness and happiness
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(14.10.1) Om Namo Bhagawate Vaasudevaay - Benefits

(10.3.74) Parama Ekadashi (in Adhik maas Krishna Paksh) 2015

When is Parama Ekadashi 

Adhik Maas  Krishna  Paksha Ekadashi is known as Parama Ekadashi.
In the year 2015 Parama Ekadashi is on Sunday, 12 July, 2015.

( click here (10.5.1) to know the date of falling Parama Ekadashi and other Ekadashis.)

Parama Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi :-

(For detail click here 10.3.33)

(1) The person who wants to observe Parama Ekadashi fast should get up early in the morning on Dashami Tithi, a day before Ekadashi. He should take a bath and perform his daily routine. He should have a single meal on Dashami Tithi.

(2) On Ekadashi, no meal is taken. (But if the health does not permit, one should take some fruits and milk.) In the night the Vrati should hear the religious discourses or read religious books.

(3) On Dwadashi Tithi, the Vrati should break the Vrat after feeding the Brahmins and giving them some Dan.

Importance of Parama Ekadashi Vrat:- 
Observing the fast on Parama Ekadashi washes away the sins of the Vrati. He comes out of the troubles as a result of this Vrat. (For detail click here)
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(10.3.33) Importance of Ekadashi and Vrat Vidhi
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(13.1.22) Religious significance of Parama Ekadashi

(10.3.73) Padmini Ekadashi (Adhik Maas Shukla Paksha)2015

When is Padmani Ekadashi 

Adhik Maas Shukla Paksh Ekadashi is known as Padmini  Ekadashi.
In the year 2015 Padmini Ekadashi is on Sunday, 28 June, 2015

( click here (10.5.1) to know the date of falling Padmini Ekadashi and other Ekadashis.)

Padmini Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi :-

(For detail click here 10.3.33)

(1) The person who wants to observe Padmini Ekadashi fast should get up early in the morning on Dashami Tithi, a day before Ekadashi. He should take a bath and perform his daily routine. He should have a single meal on Dashami Tithi.

(2) On Ekadashi, no meal is taken. (But if the health does not permit, one should take some fruits and milk.) In the night the Vrati should hear the religious discourses or read religious books.

(3) On Dwadashi Tithi, the Vrati should break the Vrat after feeding the Brahmins and giving them some Dan.

Importance of Padmini Ekadashi Vrat:- 
Observing the fast on Padmini Ekadashi washes away the sins of the Vrati. He comes out of the troubles as a result of this Vrat.
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(10.3.31) 26 Ekadashi and their names
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(10.3.33) Importance of Ekadashi and Vrat Vidhi
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(13.1.22) Religious significance of Parama Ekadashi 
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(10.3.71) Aamalaki Ekadashi 2017

When is Amalaki Ekadashi 

Phalgun Shukla  Ekadashi is known as Amalaki Ekadashi.

( click here (10.5.1) to know the date of falling Amalaki Ekadashi and other Ekadashis.)

Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi :-

(For detail click here 10.3.33)

(1) The person who wants to observe Amalaki Ekadashi fast should get up early in the morning on Dashami Tithi, a day before Ekadashi. He should take a bath and perform his daily routine. He should have a single meal on Dashami Tithi.

(2) On Ekadashi, no meal is taken. (But if the health does not permit, one should take some fruits and milk.) In the night the Vrati should hear the religious discourses or read religious books.

(3) On Dwadashi Tithi, the Vrati should break the Vrat after feeding the Brahmins and giving them some Dan.

Importance of Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat:- 
Observing the fast on Amalaki Ekadashi washes away the sins of the Vrati. He comes out of the troubles as a result of this Vrat. 
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(10.3.72) Paapmochini Ekadashi 2017

When is Papmochini Ekadashi 

Chaitra Krishna  Ekadashi is known as Papmochini Ekadashi.

( click here (10.5.16) to know the date of falling Papmochini Ekadashi and other Ekadashis.)

Papmochini Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi :-

(For detail click here 10.3.33)

(1) The person who wants to observe Papmochini Ekadashi fast should get up early in the morning on Dashami Tithi, a day before Ekadashi. He should take a bath and perform his daily routine. He should have a single meal on Dashami Tithi.

(2)On Ekadashi, no meal is taken. (But if the health does not permit, one should take some fruits and milk.) In the night the Vrati should hear the religious discourses or read religious books.

(3)On Dwadashi Tithi, the Vrati should break the Vrat after feeding the Brahmins and giving them some Dan.

Importance of Papmochini Ekadashi Vrat:- 
Observing the fast on Papmochini Ekadashi washes away the sins of the Vrati. He comes out of the troubles as a result of this Vrat.
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(10.3.70) Vijaya Ekadashi 2017

When is Vijaya Ekadashi 

Phalgun  Krishna  Ekadashi is known as Vijaya Ekadashi.

( click here (10.5.1) to know the date of falling Indira Ekadashi and other Ekadashis.)

Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi :-

(For detail click here 10.3.33)

(1) The person who wants to observe Vijaya Ekadashi fast should get up early in the morning on Dashami Tithi, a day before Ekadashi. He should take a bath and perform his daily routine. He should have a single meal on Dashami Tithi.

(2)On Ekadashi, no meal is taken. (But if the health does not permit, one should take some fruits and milk.) In the night the Vrati should hear the religious discourses or read religious books.

(3)On Dwadashi Tithi, the Vrati should break the Vrat after feeding the Brahmins and giving them some Dan.

Importance of Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat:- 
Observing the fast on Vijaya Ekadashi washes away the sins of the Vrati. He comes out of the troubles as a result of this Vrat. As its name suggests, Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat is victory giving Vrat. It is believed that Lord Ram got victory over Ravan on account of observing Vijaya Ekadashi  Vrat.
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(6.2.23) Kundali milan / Horoscope matching / Gun milan

What is Kundali Milan 
Kundali milan is also known as Gun milan or Horoscope matching or match making. Kundali milan or Horoscope matching is considered very important for a successful marriage.
The birth charts of the boy and the girl are matched before their marriage is fixed. It is done to know whether these charts have all the characteristics of a successful marriage or not. This match making of the birth charts is called Ashtkoot milan or Gun milan. While Kundali milan the following eight factors are considered and checked. These eight factors are - Varn, Vasya, Tara, Yoni, Grah maitri, Gan, Bhakoot and Nadi. Each factor is assigned one to eight points. The total number of points is 36. Out of 36 points 18 points are required for matching the kundalis or birth charts. The short description of these eight factors is as follows -
1. Varn -
points assigned - One point
The base of varn - Birth signs of both boy and the girl are the base of varn.
Effect of Varn Koot - Varn koot judges the working capacity and mental compatibility between the boy and the girl
2. Vasya Koot
Points assigned - 2 points.
The base of the Vasya - The birth signs of both the boy and girl.
Effect of the Vasya -
Vasya Koot judge the mutual relationship between the boy and the girl after their marriage. It helps in understanding each other to have proper and sweet relationship.
3. Tara Koot -
Points assigned - Three points.
Base of the Tara Koot - The birth star or Janm Nakshtra of the both the boy and the girl.
Effect of Tara -
Tara Koot judges the understanding power of the boy and the girl.
4. Yoni Koot -
Points assigned - Four points.
Base of Tara Koot - The birth star or the Janm Nakshtra of both the boy and the girl.
Effect of Yoni Koot - Yoni Koot judges the reasoning power of both the boy and the girl.
5.Grah Maitri Koot -
Points assigned - five points.
Base of Grah Maitri Koot - The Janm Rashi of both the boy and the girl.
Effect of Maitri Koot -
Maitri koot judges the natural temperament of the boy and the girl. This koot is considered important. In helps in establishing friendly relationship between the boy and the girl.
6. Gan Koot -
Points assigned - Six points.
The base of Gan koot - Janma Nakshtra of the boy and the girl.
Effect of Gan koot -
It shows the basic nature of the boy and the girl. It governs their nature. If the Gan does not match, it may cause quarrel and disharmony between the husband and the wife.----Read more about  Gan Dosh
7. Bhakoot Koot -
Points assigned - seven points.
The base of the Bhakoot Koot -
The birth signs of both the boy and the girl.
Effects of Bhakoot Koot-
This koot judges the life style and behaviour of both the boy and the girl. It is considered an important koot.
8. Nadi Koot -
Points assigned - Eight points.
The base of the Nadi Koot - The birth Nakshtra of both the boy and the girl.
Effects of Nadi Koot -
Nadi Koot is related to health and progeny. It show the pulse and nervous power. If Nadi Dosh is present it may cause bad effect on the on the health .)------Read more about  Nadi Dosh
Note - Besides Ashtakoot Milan, Mangal Dosh is also considered.
Related Posts -
(8.2.12) Nadi Dosh    (6.2.23) What is Kundali Milan
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 (8.2.19) Gan Dosh

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(8.2.19) Gan Dosh
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(8.2.24) Varn Koot 
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(6.2.25) Vasya Koot
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(6.2.26) Tara Koot
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(6.2.27) Yoni Koot
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(6.2.28) Graha Maitri
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(6.2.29) Bhakoot Dosh

(5.2.31) Muhurat For digging well/Pond/Boring

Muhurat for Boring or Digging well
For the muhurat for boring/digging well or pond, the following things or factors are considered -
1. Tithis -
Shukla Paksh - Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Shashti, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi, Triyodashi.
Krishna Paksh - Pratipada,  Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Shashti, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi.
2. Vaar ( Day ) -Monday, Thesday, Thursday, Friday.
3. Nakshatra - Rohini, Mrigshira, Pushya, Mangha, Hast, Anuratha, Puravaashadha, Revati.
4. Moon - The moon should be in water signs. The water signs are Kark, Makar and Meen, The half water signs - Vrishabh, Dhanu and Kumbh.
5. Chandra shuddhi or chandra bal -
The chandra bal or chandra shuddhi is also essential for this muhurat . The moon should not be in the fourth, eights or twelfth sign from the birth sign or name sign of the person.  to know what is Chandra Shuddhi click here  :-
Prohibited Period -
1. Bhoomi Shayan or Bhoo Shayan
The Bhoomi Shayan period should be avoided. Bhoomi is supposed to be sleeping on the constellation of the day 5/7/9/12/19/26 from the Surya Nakshatra ( i.e. the constellation in which the sun is situated )
In these Nakshatra too, the bhoomi is supposed to be sleeping only for 7 ghatis ( a ghati is equal to 15 minutes )/8 ghatis, five ghatis/three ghatis/six ghatis/seven hatis respectively and during the remaining period the earth is not supposed to be sleeping.
2. Shukra and Guru Ast
During the period when Guru and Shukra Ast, the digging well should be avoided.
3. Uttarayan - The period of six months of uttarayan is considered auspicious for digging well.

(10.2.5) Baneshwar Fair 2018

Baneshwar Fair 2018 (A popular tribal fair in Rajasthan)

When is Baneshwar Fair held -
Baneshwar Fair is held on Purnima in the month of Magh.But the programs  related to the fair start from Magh Shukla Ekadshi .
In the year 2018 Baneshwar fair is from 27.01.2018 to 31.01.2018
Where is Baneshwar Fair held - Baneshwar fair is held at the village Navatapara of Ashpur Tehsil in Dungarpur district in Rajasthan.
Important things about Baneshwar Fair - 
(1) The other names for this fair are - 'the Kumbh of the tribes' or 'the Kumbh of Bagad' or the Pushkar of Bagad area'.
(2) Baneshwar fair is a popular tribal fair of tribes like Bhil or other tribes.
(3) Most of the people who come here to attend the fair are from Dungarpur, Banswara and Udaipur districts. Some people belonging to Bhil tribes of Gujrat and Madhyapradesh also come here to attend this fair.
(4)  This fair is dedicated to Shiva temple located at the place where the rivers Mahi and Som meet.
(5) It is believed that here the Shiva Ling is self born.
(6) Besides Shiva temple, here is also a Vishnu temple.