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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

(13.1.23) Parama Ekadashi Vrat Katha

Story of Parama Ekadashi Vrat / The legend of Parama Ekadashi 

At the request of Yudhisthir Lord Krishna said, " Oh, Yudhitsthir, the Ekadashi which falls in the in the Krishna Paksh of Adhik Maas or Londh Maas or Purushottam maas, is known as Parama Ekadashi. There is a story related to this Ekadashi." Then he narrated the following story -
"Once there lived a Brahman named Sumedha in the city of Kaampalya with his wife Pavitra. Pavitra was chaste and was faithful to her husband. The couple was so poor that sometimes they did not have enough food to eat and had to remain hungry. Thus they were leading a very poor life. But in spite of it  she always welcomed the guests and was very hospitable to them.
One day a great sage Kaudinya came to them. Sumedha and Pavitra prostrated before him and welcomed and gave him a comfortable seat to sit. They fed him. They expressed their gratitude to him for his visit and then they politely asked him to tell them the easy way through which they may get rid of their poverty and their ill fortune may come to an end for ever. At this the sage Kaudinya took pity on the Brahaman couple and said, ' The only way for removing your poverty is to observe Parama Ekadashi Vrat which falls in the Adhik Maas or Purushottam Maas. This Vrat washes away the sins and removes the sorrow and poverty. The Vrati becomes rich by the grace of Lord Vishnu." Saying so the sage went away.
At the advice of the sage Kaudinya, Sumedha and his wife Pavitra observed the Parama Ekadashi Vrat with full faith and devotion. As a result of the Parama Ekadashi Vrat, on the next Pratipada in the morning, a handsome prince came to them and gave them a beautiful and well furnished house to live in and also gave them a village for their livelihood. Thus the Brahman couple became rich and led a happy life there after in this world and after death they went to the abode of Lord Vishnu."
Thus Lord narrated the story related to Parama Ekadashi Vrat. He also advised Yudhishthir to observe the fast on Parama Ekadashi. Yudhishthir and his brothers and Draupadi observed the Parama Ekadashi Vrat. As a result of the Vrat and by the grace of Lord Vishnu, they enjoyed the worldly pleasures and went to heaven.
" May lord Krishna bless you with peace and prosperity !"
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(13.1.22) Importance of Parama Ekadashi ( in Adhik Maas Krishna Paksh)

What is the Religious importance of Parama Kkadashi / Significance of Parama Ekadashi ?

Which is Parama Ekadashi -
According to the Hindu calendar, There are two Ekadashi in a lunar month, one is in the Krishna Paksh and the other is in the Shukla paksh. Thus there are 24 Ekadashi in a year. Besides these 24 Ekadashi, there are two more Ekadashi which fall in the Adhik Maas or Purushottam Maas. The Ekadashi which falls in the Shukla Paksh is known as Padmini Ekadashi and the Ekadashi which falls in Krishna Paksh is known as Parama Ekadashi.
Significance / importance of Parama Ekadashi -
It is said that in this world, among the two legged creatures, the Brahman is considered the best, among the four legged creatures the cow is considered the best, and among the gods Indra is considered the best and among the months the Adhik Maas / Purushottam Maas  is considered the best. In the same way both the Ekadashi i. e. Padmini Ekadashi and Parama Ekadashi are considered the best among the Ekadashis.
As mentioned above this Parama Ekadashi falls in the month of Adhik maas, it has got a special significance.
The worship , Vrat and donations on this parama Ekadashi brings much more benefits to the person than that of any other Ekadashis.
The Vrat on Ekadashi washes away the sins, sorrows and poverty. The Vrati becomes rich by the grace of Lord Vishnu.
It is also found in the scriptures that Kuber, the god of wealth , observed the Parama Ekadashi fast. Lord Shiva saw Kuber observing the fast following all the rules of the Ekadashi Vrat strictly and made him the treasurer of heaven.
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Sunday, June 28, 2015

(6.5.4) Vastu for Puja room / Vastu tips for Puja room

Puja room / Pooja room - its direction, color etc.

Prayer and worship play an important role for spiritual enlightenment. One should start one's day with a prayer, worship and reading of a sacred book. This practice fills one with positive energy and strong will power to accomplish the day's work enthusiastically. For this prayer and puja, there should be an ideal place to sit. This place or room is known as puja room.
The following are the Vastu tips for the Pooja room -
> The Puja room should be in the north - east of the house.
It can be in the north direction also.
If it is not possible to have a separate room for Pooja in the house, one can make a place for Puja in the room which is in the north direction.
If one has only one room or one is living in a single rented room, the north - east direction can be used for puja.
> The place for puja or the puja room should be kept neat and clean.
> The broken idol or the torn picture of any deity must not be kept in the Puja room.
The idol or statue of the deity should not be longer than nine inches.
> The walls of the puja room should be painted white or light blue or light yellow.
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(6.5.3) Vastu for bed room / Vastu tips for bed room

Bed room - its directions, colour and other things

A bed - room is a very important room of the home. It is the room where one sleeps and takes rest  so it should be made in the proper direction and it should be peaceful and free from any noise.
Direction for the bed room -
> South - west direction is the most suitable direction for the bed room.The person has a good sleep here and gets freshness.
> One can have the bed room in the south direction of the house. This situation of the bed room also brings happiness and prosperity.
> The bed room in the north - west (Vayavya) direction is considered good for the guests and for girls of the family.For the other members of the family the bed room in this direction has bad effect particularly on their mental health.
> The bed room in the north should be avoided. Having bed room in this direction brings economic down fall in the family.
> The situation of the bed room and its effect (in short) is as follows -
Direction ----- Effect 
North- East -- causes worry, illness and hindrance.
East ---- adverse effect on health, tension, worry about children.
South -East -- Quarrels, disputes, theft.
South ------ Peace, auspicious, good health.
South - west --- Auspicious particularly for the head of the family.
west --- Good for children
North - west ----- Worry, unnecessary journey. But it is good for guests.
North --------- Unrest, loss of wealth.
Position of the bed -
The bed should be placed in the bed room that while sleeping, the persons' heads should be in the east or south or west. The heads should not be in the north.
Color of the walls -
The bed room walls should be painted rose, light green or light blue.
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Saturday, June 27, 2015

(6.5.2) Vastu for kitchen / Vastu tips for kitchen

The following are the Vastu tips for the kitchen in the house -
> South - east direction is considered as the residence of Agni dev or the god of fire so the best place for the construction of the kitchen in the house is south - east. But because of the situation of the plot or because of the other reasons if it is not possible to have the kitchen in the south - east portion of the house, it can be made in the north - west of the house because Vayu or air is lord of north - west and there is the friendship between Agni dev and Vayu dev.
> The kitchen should not be in the south - west. This situation of the kitchen may cause familial problems in general and disputes among the members of the family in particular.
> The kitchen should also not made in north - east portion of the house.
> The cooking stove and the cooking gas should be placed in the south - east corner of the kitchen.
> The sink should be in the north - east corner of the kitchen.
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(6.5.1) Vastu Shastra / What is Vastu Shastra

Vastu Shastra - The art and science of construction

What is Vastu Shastra - 
The word 'Vastu' means to reside or the place where one resides. Thus Vastu is a place where one resides or the site of a building or a house and the Vastu Shastra is an art or science of building or constructing a house.
In other words the meaning of 'Vastu' is the art of architecture i. e. the construction of a house or a temple or a palace or any building. Thus Vastu shastra is the art as well as science of designing and construction of buildings.
Vastushastra deals with the five elements of nature and the directions so that an ideal building may be constructed to live in or to work in etc.
What are the five elements of nature -
The five elements of nature are - Akaash (space) , Agni (fire), Vaayu (air), Jal (water), and Prithvi (earth).
The place or residence of these five elements in the building is as follows -
The place of space is the open courtyard of the house.
The place of fire is Aagneya (south - east).
The place of air is Vaayavya (north - west).
The place of water is Ishaan (north - east).
The place of earth is Nairatya (south - west)
The names of the directions -
East, west, north, south.
South - east, south - west, north - east, north - west.
The lords of the directions -
Indra is the lord of east direction and sun is its planets.
Varun is the lord of west and Saturn is its planet.
Kuber is the lord of north and mercury is its planet.
Yam is the lord of south and mars is its planet.
Agni is the lord of south - east and Venus is its planet.
Nairut, a demon,  is the lord of south - west  and Rahu and Ketu are  its planets.
Shiva is the lord of north - east and Jupiter is its planet.
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Sunday, June 21, 2015

(6.4.6) Panchang (A Hindu calendar) what is Panchang

What is a Panchang

The word 'Panchang' is made up of two words i. e. 'Panch' and 'Ang'. The word 'Panch' means five and the word 'Ang' means parts or organs. Thus Panchang is set of five parts or five organs. The five organs or parts are - Tithi (a lunar date), Vaar ( week day), Nakshatra (constellation), Yog and Karan (a half of a Tithi).
1. Tithi - A Tithi is is the lunar day or date. There are thirty Tithis in a lunar month. Out of them, 15 Tithis are in the Shukla Paksh and the remaining fifteen are in the Krishna Paksh.
2. Vaar - A Vaar is a week day. There are seven Vaars in a week.
3. Nakshatra - In Vedic astrology, the zodiac is divided into 27 equal parts of 13 degrees and 20 minutes. Each division is called Nakshatra or constellation. Thus there are 27 Nakshatras.
4. Yog - There are 27 Yogs.
5.  Karan - Half of a Tithi is known as Karan. There are 11 karans.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2015

(6.4.5) Bhaumvati Amavasya / Bhom vati Amavasya 2017 - 2018

When is Bhaumavati Amavasya /Religious importance of Bhaumvati Amavasya

Which Tithi is known as Bhaumvati Amavasya -
Amavasya is one of Tithis in the Hindu lunar month.   The Amavasya that falls on Tuesday is known as Bhaumavati Amavasya.

When is Bhaumvati Amavasya in - 2017 - 2018
28.03.2017 - Chitra Krishna Paksh
17.09.2017- Aashvin Krishna Paksh
16.01.2018 - Magh Krishna Paksh
Click to know  Amavasya dates in the current year .
Amavasya Tithi and its lord
According to the Hindu calendar,there is one Amavasyas in a month. Thus there are twelve Amavasya in a year.Like each Tithi, Amavasya also has its own lord and that is Pitar Dev. So the Hindus perform rituals for their departed forefathers on Amavasya.
Important things about Bhaumvati Amavasya -
(1) As mentioned above  Amavasya occurs every month but the Amavasya which falls on Tuesday is known as Bhomvati Amavasya.
(2) Bhaumvati Amavasya is considered very pious and important particularly for worshiping and appeasing the departed ancestors.
(3) The Hindus have a bath in the holy rivers on this day with the belief that it (taking bath) makes them free from sins and griefs.
(4) People feed Brahmins to please the souls of their ancestors. They also perform Tarpan and Shraddhkarm rituals.
(5) Giving donation on Bhaumvati Amavasya is considered auspicious as it appeases the ancestors of the person who donates.
(6) It is also believed that observing fast on this day frees the people from their Pitar Dosh.
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Monday, June 15, 2015

(6.4.4) Purushottam Maas Vrat benefits

What are the benefits of observing  Purushottam Maas or Adhik Maas Vrat

What is Purushottam Maas or Adhik Maas  (for detail click here)
Adhik Maas is an extra month in the Hindu lunar calendar. It usually comes every third year.The other names for Adhik Maas are Mal Maas, Purushottam Maas, Malimluch maas. Adhik Maas has a special significance in the Hinduism. Lord Vishnu Himself gave it the name of Purushottam Maas and further He said that the persons who would do Vrat, Jap, Puja, Aaradhana Daan etc. would enjoy the worldly pleasures and after death would go to Vishnu Lok.
The benefits of observing Purushottam Maas Vrat or Adhik Maas vrat - 
The following are the benefits of observing Purushottam Maas Vrat -
> The Vrat during Purushottam Maas washes away all the sins of the vrati.
> The fast during Adhik Maas is equivalent to the performing Yagya and Homa.
> The Vrati gets the divine grace by observing this Vrat.
> Lord Vishnu gives the Vrat divine help at the time of difficulty in the life'
> By the grace of Lord Vishnu, the Vrati gets rid of the cycle of rebirth.
> By observing the Purushottam Maas Vrat, the person follows the path of bliss, peace and happiness.
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( 6.4.3) Purushottam Maas / Religious Importance of Purushottam Maas

 Purushottam Maas / The significance of Purushottam Maas 

What is Purshottam Maas   (for detail click here)

According to the Hindu calendar every third year there comes an extra or additional month. This extra month is known as Adhik maas.  
The other names for Adhik Maas are Mal Maas, Purushottam Maas, Malimluch maas etc. There is a  legend  which shows that Lord Vishnu Himself gave it the name of Purushottam Maas and further He said that the persons who would do Jap, Puja, Aaradhana Daan etc. would enjoy the worldly pleasures and after death would go to Vishnu Lok.  So this Purushottam Maas or Adhik Maas has a special significance in the Hinduism.
What is to be done during Purushottam  Maas 
According to the Hindu scriptures , the following things or activities should be done -
> Regarding Purushottam Maas or Adhik Mass, the Hindu scriptures say that this month has a special religious importance.
> Lord Vishnu Himself gave the name Purushottam Maas to this month. He also said that whatever good deeds, selfless actions, donations, Jap , Tap, Vrat, upvas etc. done during this Purushottam month, certainly produce good results.
> Observance of the fast during Purushottam Maas washes away the sins of the Vratis.
> During Purushottam Maas Vishnu puja, recitation of Srimad Bhagwat Puran and Bhagwat Geeta also considered fruitful.
> Whatever religious activities are done during Purushottam Maas should be done without having the desire of worldly gains, only then they bring fruitful results.
The legend related to Purushottam Maas -
According to Bhavishya Puran, it is said that once Adhik Maas which is also known as Mal Maas felt sad and went to Lord Vishnu and said, "O Lord, all the Tithis, Nakshtras, months etc have their own lords but I have not been assigned any God/Lord. No auspicious work is done during me. Everybody dishonours me. I am so much distressed that I want to die. I have come to you to have Your  shelter."
Lord Vishnu took pity on Mal Maas / Adhik Maas and said, " O, Mal maas, I understand your distress. I assign you my name, Henceforth you will be known as Purushottam Maas."
Lord Vishnu Further said that the good deeds, Jap,Tap and Charity etc. done during this month (Mal Maas) would certainly be very fruitful. Hearing it Mal Maas felt pleased and was satisfied. Since then this Adhik Maas or Adhi Maas or Mal Maas or Malimluch Maas is called and known as Purushottam Maas and has got more importance than any other Month. People read religious books, observe fast, give donations and do Jap -Tap, Havan etc.during Adhik Maas.
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(10.6.13) Adhik Maas Vrat (Vrat during Adhik Maas)

Adhik Maas Vrat - A very beneficial Vrat


What is Adhik Maas  (for detail click here)
Adhik Maas is an extra month in the Hindu lunar calendar. It usually comes every third year.The other names for Adhik Maas are Mal Maas, Purushottam Maas, Malimluch maas. Adhik Maas has a special significance in the Hinduism. Lord Vishnu Himself gave it the name of Purushottam Maas and further He said that the persons who would do Jap, Puja, Aaradhana Daan etc. would enjoy the worldly pleasuresand after death would go to Vishnu Lok.
Adhik Maas Vrat -
According to Hemadri, the Adhik Maas Vrat washes away all the sins of the persons who observe this Vrat. Adhik Maas Vrat starts from the first day of Shukla Paksh of Adhik Maas and ends on Amavasya of the Krishna Paksh of the Adhik Maas. Thus Adhik Maas Vrat is observed for one month.
The process of observing Adhik Maas Vrat - 
> The Vrati should get up early in the morning and after having a bath he/she should perform the Aarti of Lord Vishnu or Lord krishna and do Panchapochar Puja or Shodashopachar Puja. If there is a Vishnu temple near the house, the Vrati should go there and have the Darshan of the statue. If there is no Vishnu temple , one should go to the nearby temple of any deity and have darshan of the statue.
> During the period of one month of Adhik Maas, the Vrati should eat vegetarian meals containing grains, milk, fruits, nuts, vegetables etc. The Vrati should have food once a day.
> Mental and physical cleanliness is essential.
> The Vrati should Perform Puja and make donations like clothes and other things as charity (as per the capacity of the Vrati) to needy persons.
> The Jap of Vishnu Shahasranaametc. performing Yagya, reading or listening Bhagawat Katha etc. are preferred.
> The selfless religious actions without expection of result must be performed during Adhik Maas.
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(6.4.2) What not to do during Adhik Maas /Purushottam Maas

Adhik Maas or Purushottam Maas - What not to do during Adhik Maas

Adhik Maas -
Adhik Maas has a special importance in Hinduism. Lord Vishnu Himself has given it the name of Purushottam Maas. It usually comes every third year. In the scriptures it is clearly mentioned what activities should be done and what activities are not to be done during Adhik Maas.
What should not be done during Adhik Maas -
The following things or activities should not be done during Adhik Maas -
> Starting the construction of a building for house or office or factory.
> Thread ceremony or Janeo Sanskaar.
> Entering the new house or Griha Pravesh.
> Buying a vehicle.
> Opening a new shop or stating a new business.
> Starting any new machinery.
> Mundan (Hair cutting ceremony)
> Engagement (Sagai)
> Marriage
> Taamasik Bhojan
> Digging a well
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Sunday, June 14, 2015

(6.4.1) What to do during Adhik maas

Adhik Maas - What to do during Adhik maas or Purushottam Maas

What is Adhik Maas  (for detail click here)
Adhik Maas is an extra month in the Hindu lunar calendar. It usually comes every third year.The other names for Adhik Maas are Mal Maas, Purushottam Maas, Malimluch maas. Adhik Maas has a special significance in the Hinduism. Lord Vishnu Himself gave it the name of Purushottam Maas and further He said that the persons who would do Jap, Puja, Aaradhana Daan etc. would enjoy the worldly pleasuresand after death would go to Vishnu Lok.
What is to be during Adhik Maas 
According to the Hindu scriptures , the following things or activities should be done -
Vrat - According to the Bhavishyottar puran, the Lord Krishna Himself is the Phal Daataa (फलदाता ), Bhokta (भोक्ता ) and Adhishthaata (अधिष्ठाता ). So Adhik Maas Vrat produces positive results. This Vrat washes away the sins of the Vrati.
The reading of holy scriptures - During the Adhik Maas the reading or listening to the holy scriptures is considered very fruitful.
Daan or donations - According to the Devi Bhagvat , the Daan -Punya whatever is done during Adhik Maas , brings good results to the person who does it. It is said that the money spent on holy or sacred deeds or actions, does not go in vain. It increases and produces good results.
Selfless actions - During Adhik Maas selfless actions are done. In other words these actions are done without any expectation of any result.
The deeds or sanskaars - There are some actins or deeds or Sanskaars which are done at the fixed time in the prescribed period. Such type of work can be done during Adhik Maas.The Sutika Snaan, Shraadh karm, Punswan etc. come under this category.
The other activities / actions / deeds - Anushthan for getting rid of serious diseases, donations during eclipse etc.
Parikrama of Goverdhan giriraj, Bhajan, Keertan, giving food to Sadhoos, Saints or Brahamans etc.
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Friday, June 12, 2015

(14.3.16) Glossary of Hindu culture and customs

The terms used in Hindu customs and culture 

Here under is given the list of the terms which are used time and again while observing the Hindu customs, rituals and traditions. They are also necessary to understand Hinduism and Hindu culture.
Beginning with 'A'
> Aarati
> Ashataang Arghya
> Ashta Mahaadaan
Beginning with 'B'
> Brahaman / Brahamin
Beginning with 'C'
> Charanamrit
Beginning with 'D'
> Dash Aushadhi
> Dash Daan
Beginning with 'K;
> Kalash
> Kaaltray
Beginning with 'M'
> Madhurtray
> Madhupark
Beginning with 'N'
> Nav Ratna
Beginning with 'P'
> Panchdev
> Panchopachaar
> Panch Nadee (नदी )
> Panch Pallava
> Panch Gandh
> Panch Mahayagya
> Panchaamrit
> Panch Ratna
> Panchang
> Panch Tatva
Beginning with 'S'
> Shat Karm
> Sapt Rishi
> Sapt Gautra
> Sapta Dhaanya
> Sapt Dhaatu
> Solah Sanskaar
> Shodashopachaar
Beginning with 'T'
Teen Rin
Beginning with 'V'
> Varn
Beginning with 'Y'
> Yagyopaveet
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Thursday, June 11, 2015

(9.4.15) Patrata Suchi (Eligibility list ) for promotion Edu. Dept. Rahshiksha

Eligibility list or Patrata Suchi in Education Department  of Rajasthan

The Education department is a large department of the state govt. of Rajasthan. The Edu. Dept is responsible for education up to the XII standard. It provides education to the children for free.There are four main streams - Science, Agriculture, Commerce and Arts. The students can offer the subject of their choice for their study.The Edu Dept of Rajasthan from time to time issues transfer orders, promotion orders, and other circulars.
The Department also prepares eligibility list or Patrata suchi of the employees of different cadre and rank.
Here under is the list of the main categories of the ranks -
Eligibility list of  Lecturers for the promotion to the post of Principal
Eligibility list of  Second grade teachers  for the promotion to the post of Headmaster
Eligibility list of  D E O  for the promotion to the post of Deputy Director.
 Eligibility list of  the Principals  for the promotion to the post of D E O.
Note -  To download the eligibility list of all the categories CLICK HERE.
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(9.4.14) Rajasthan educational subordinate service rules 1971

Rajasthan Adhinasth Shiksha Seva Niyam 1971

For the smooth running of the Department of Education the Govt of Rajasthan  has made service rules. These service rules are called  "Rajasthan Educational Subordinate Service Rules 1971"    
The Education department is a large department of the state govt. of Rajasthan. The Edu. Dept is responsible for education up to the XII standard. It provides education to the children for free.There are four main streams - Science, Agriculture, Commerce and Arts. The students can offer the subject of their choice for their study.
(A) Various types of circulars and orders. (for detail click here.)
(B) Promotion orders of Lecturers in School Education. (for detail click here.)
(C) Promotion orders of Headmasters (for detail click here.)
(D) Promotion orders or Principals (for detail click here.)
(E) For the official web site of the Education Department Rajasthan  CLICK HERE.
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(9.4.13) Rajasthan Educational Service Rules 1970 (rajshiksha)

Rajasthan Shiksha Sewa Niyam 1970

For the smooth running of the Department of Education the Govt of Rajasthan  has made service rules. These service rules are called   "Rajasthan  Educational Service Rules 1970.    
The Education department is a large department of the state govt. of Rajasthan. The Edu. Dept is responsible for education up to the XII standard. It provides education to the children for free.There are four main streams - Science, Agriculture, Commerce and Arts. The students can offer the subject of their choice for their study.
Note - For  Rajasthan  Educational Service Rules 1970 CLICK HERE.
(A) Various types of circulars and orders. (for detail click here.)
(B) Promotion orders of Lecturers in School Education. (for detail click here.)
(C) Promotion orders of Headmasters (for detail click here.)
(D) Promotion orders or Principals (for detail click here.)
(E) For the official web site of the Education Department Rajasthan  CLICK HERE.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2015

(10.6.11) Solah Somvaar Vrat (Sixteen somvaar vrat)


Solah Somvaar Vrat - to appease Lord Shiva / Impotance of Solah Somwaar Vrat/ When to start Solah Somwar Vrat/ Process of Solah Somwar Vrat/ Benefits of Solah Somwar Vrat 

Importance of Solah Somwar Vrat 
The fast on Somvar or Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva. If this Vrat is observed for sixteen Mondays, it is known as Solah Somvaar Vrat. Both men and women can observe this fast to get the blessings of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. Usually this Vrat is observed by unmarried girls and married women.
When to start Solah Somvar Vrat -
Monday vrat can be started from the first Monday in the Shukla Paksh of any month. Some people prefer to begin this Vrat from the first Monday in the Shukla Paksh of the month of Chaitra, Vaisakh, Shravan, Kartik or Margshirsh. Some people prefer to begin this Vrat from the first Monday that falls in  in the Chaturmaas. But in all the cases the devotion and faith in Lord Shiva plays a vital role.
The process of Solah Somvaar Vrat - 
The person who observes Solah Somvar vrat should get up early in the morning on Monday. After having a bath he/she should sit on piece of woolen cloth. And then closing the eyes he/she  should meditate on Lord Shiva for a few minutes.The Mantra ' Om Namah Shivay ' should be chanted for at least 108 times. The visit to the Shiva temple has a special significance. Reading or listening to the katha attributed to this vrat is also fruitful. The vrati should eat food once a day. Thus this Vrat is observed for sixteen Mondays. Some special Puja of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati is also observed on sixteenth Monday.
The benefits of observing Solah Somvar vrat -
The following are the benefits of observing Solah Somvaar vrat -
> Solah Somvaar vrat appeases Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati and the Vrati gets the blessings of them.
> Solah Somvar vrat helps in getting the wishes fulfilled.
> The married women observe Solah Somvar vrat for their happy married life.
> The unmarried girls get good and desired husband by observing the Solah Somvaar Vrat. 
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(10.6.12) Sawan Somvaar Vrat

Sawan ke Somvaar - The Vrat for getting the blessings of Lord Shiva 

The fast on Somvar or Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The month of Shravan is very dear to Lord Shiva. So the Vrat on the Mondays that fall in the month of Sawan or Shravan is  observed to get the blessings of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. The observing of the Vrat on Mondays in the month of Sawan is known as the Sawan Somvaar Vrat or Sawan ke Somvaar Vrat.
When to start Sawan Somvar Vrat -
As the month of Sawan is very dear to Lord Shiva and it is dedicated to Him. In Hinduism the month of Shravan is considered as an auspicious month and it is also the month for the worship of Lord Shiva to get His blessings. This Vrat is started from the first Monday that fall in the month of Sawan and  is observed till the last Monday.
The process of Sawan Somvaar Vrat - 
The person who observes Sawan Somvar vrat should get up early in the morning on Monday. After having a bath he/she should sit on piece of woolen cloth. And then closing the eyes he/she  should meditate on Lord Shiva for a few minutes.The Mantra ' Om Namah Shivay ' should be chanted for at least 108 times. The visit to the Shiva temple, the offering Bel leaves and Abhishek of Lord Shiva have a special significance. Reading or listening to the katha attributed to this vrat is also fruitful. The vrati should eat food once a day. Thus this Vrat is observed for all the Mondays that fall in Sawan.. Some special Puja of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati is also observed on the last Monday.
The benefits of observing Sawan Somvar vrat -
The following are the benefits of observing Sawan Somvaar vrat -
> Sawan Somvaar vrat appeases Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati and the Vrati gets the blessings of them.
> Sawan Somvar vrat helps in getting the wishes fulfilled.
> The married women observe Sawan Somvar vrat for their happy married life.
> The unmarried girls get good and desired husband by observing the Sawan Somvaar Vrat. 
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Monday, June 8, 2015

(10.6.10) Shani Vaar Vrat (Saturday Vrat)


The Vrat on Saturday

The fast on Saturday is dedicated to Shanidev,  the planet Saturn. This Vrat appeases Shanidev who is the planet of justice. Saturn is also the indicator of life, death, worldly pleasures and sorrows.
When to begin Shanivaar Vrat -
Shanivaar Vrat should be started from the first Saturday in the Shukla Paksh of any month. This Vrat is observed for 21 Saturdays or for 51 Saturdays.
The process of observing Shaniwar Vrat -
The person who observes Shanivaar Vrat should get up early in the morning on Saturday. And after having a bath he / she should chant the following  Mantra for at least 108 times -
"Om praam preem praum sah shanaye namah"
"ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनये  नमः"
The vrati should use black sesame, urad, oil etc. in the food.      
Benefits of observing Shani Vaar Vrat -
> The malefic effects of Saturn are removed because of this Vrat.
> The Vrati gets prosperity and joy.
> During the sadhe saati or dhaiya of Shani, this Vrat minimise the ill effects due to sadhe saati or dhaiya of shani.
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