(4.1.5) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel /A Brief note about Ballabhbhai Patel

Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel - an iron man
Vallabh Bhai Patel is a great hero of India. His contribution to the nation is unforgettable. He is popularly called Loh Purush (an iron man). He is a historic figure.
Important things about Vallabh Bhai Patel -
> His father - Zaverbhai
> His mother - Laadbai
> His date of birth - 31 October, 1875.
> His wife - Zaverbai (Jhaverba)
> He had two children - A son Dayabhai and a daughter Maniben.
> He passed his Matriculation examination in 1897.
> He went to England to study Law. He qualified as Barrister in 1913.
> Vallabh Bhai started a movement in Bardoli in 1928. It was a non-cooperation movement. The agitation under the leadership of Vallabhbhai Patel was a grand success and had great impact on all future non-cooperation movements throughout the country. It brought great name and fame to Vallabh Bhai. His dynamic leadership earned him the title of Sardar or true leader from Gandhi ji.
> Vallabh Bhai died on 15 December, 1950.
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(4.1.1) Kabir / Events related to Kabir's life

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(4.1.2) Ambedkar Jayanti (Bhimrao Ambedkar) 

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(4.1.3) Maharana Pratap Jayanti

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(4.1.4) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

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(9.4.18) Bhamashah Yojana Rajashan / Bhamashah Scheme

Bhamashah Yojana - A Public Welfare Benefits Delivery Scheme of Rajasthan Govt.

With the objectives of financial inclusion and to empower the women of the state of Rajasthan, Bhamashah Scheme was relaunched in the year 2014.
The Scheme is a family based programme of financial inclusion, where each family is issued a Bhamashah card. The card is linked to a bank account that is in the name of the lady of the house who is the head of the family.
भामाशाह योजना राजस्थान सरकार द्वारा जनहित के लिए चलाई जाने वाली योजना है. इस योजना का उद्देश्य सभी राजकीय योजनाओं के नकद एवं गैर नकद लाभ को प्रत्येक लाभार्थी को सीधा पारदर्शी रूप से पहुँचाना है।
The Benefits of the Scheme -
> Ensuring empowerment of women.
> Financial inclusion for all sections of the society.
> End to end service delivery platform for cash benefits with complete transparency and real time delivery.
> Closer to home banking services to citizens.
> A unified platform for a large number of schemes.
> Include both family and individual beneficial scheme.
Other important links -
भामाशाह योजना क्या है ?इस योजना लाभ तथा उद्देश्य क्या है?
भामाशाह योजना की आफिसिअल वेब साइट 
भामाशाह योजना के बारे में प्रश्न एवं  उत्तर (FAQ )
सम्पर्क सूत्र Contact 
Brochure 
Circulars 

(9.4.17) Rajasthan State Govt. Calendar 2016 - 2017

Holidays in the state of Rajasthan ( A list of holidays) in 2016 - 2017

Government of Rajasthan issues a month wise calendar every year. This calendar  gives the information regarding -

> Working days in the particular month.

> Holidays in the particular month.

> Restricted holidays.

> Shak Sanwat Tithis 

Note - for the calendar click here. 

(13.4.4) Saraswati Puja Vidhi / Saraswati Pooja process

Why to do Sarswati Puja /Saraswati Pooja Vidhi /Saraswati Puja Process - 

Devi Saraswati is the goddess of  knowledge, arts, music and learning etc. To get her blessings one should do Puja of Devi Saraswati on Vasant Panchami, Deepawali or any other auspicious day observing the following process -
Saraswati Pooja process -
Sit at a peaceful place on an Aasan  made of wool or Kusha grass. Put the picture of goddess Saraswati in front of you  and meditate on Devi Saraswati . Then do the worship by adopting the following steps -
(1) Padhya - O goddess Saraswati , I offer water for washing your feet, please accept it.
(2) Aachaman- O goddess Saraswati , I offer you water for sipping, please accept it.
(3) Snan -  O goddess Saraswati, I offer you water for your bath, please accept it.
(4) Vastra  - O goddess Saraswati, I offer you clothes to wear, please accept it.
(5) Gandha - O goddess Saraswati, I offer you scented substance, please accept it.
(6) Pushpa - O goddess Saraswati, I offer you flowers, please accept it.
(7) Dhoop - O goddess Saraswati, I offer you incense please accept it.
(8) Deep - O goddess Saraswati, I offer you light, please accept it.
(9) Naivedhya - O goddess Saraswati, I offer you eatables, please accept it.
(10) Pushpanjali - O goddess Saraswati, I offer you handful of flowers, please accept it.
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(10.1.6) Vasant Panchami 
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(8.2.2) Saraswati Mantra for good education , memory power and success
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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

(5.3.32) Prahar / What is a Prahar / Ashth Prahar

What is a Prahar / Ashth Prahar

According to the Hindu calendar the duration of the day and night is divided into 8 equal units. These units are known as Prahars. One Prahar is of approximately three hours.
Praharis is considered very important for Shiv Puja on Shiv Ratri. / Maha Shiv Ratri
The calcutation of Prahar -
If the sun rises at 06 a.m. and sets at 06 p.m. and again rises at 06 a.m. next day. These 24 hours are divided into eight Prahars as follows -
Day's first Prahar - 06:00 a.m. to 09:00 a.m.
Day's second Prahar - 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Day's third Prahar - 12:00 noon to 03:00 p.m.
Day's fourth Prahar - 03:00 p.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Night's first Prahar - 06:00 p.m. to 09:00 p.m.
Night's second Prahar - 09:00 p.m. to 12:00 mid night.
Night's third Prahar - 12.00 mid night to 03:00 a.m.
Night's fourth Prahar - 03:00 a.m. to 06:00 a.m.
Other Posts -
(5.3.21) Hora Muhurat 
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(5.3.22) Dwipushkar Yog 
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(5.3.23) Guru Pushyamrit Yog 
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(5.3.24) Ravi Pushyamrit Yog
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(5.3.25) Ravi Yog (An auspicious Yog)
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(5.3.26) Sighast Guru
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(5.3.27) Combustion of Shukra (Venus)
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(5.3.28) Tri Pushkar Yog
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(5.3.29) Sade Teen Muhurat / Sadhe Teen Muhurat 
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(5.3.30) Pradosh Kaal / Pradosh Kal
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(5.3.31) Nishith Kaal / Importance of Nishith kaal

Nishith Kaal - An auspicious time for worship
What is Nishith Kaal
Nishith Kaal is a period of two Ghatis that is one Ghati before the midnight and one Ghati after the midnight. One Ghati is equal to 24 minutes. Thus the duration of Nishith Kaal is about 48 minutes.
The importance of Nishith Kaal -
Nishith Kaal is considered a very auspicious period. Nishith kaal is taken to worship Lord Shiva on Shivratri and to worship goddess Lakshmi on Deepawali.
Other Posts -
(5.3.21) Hora Muhurat 
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(5.3.22) Dwipushkar Yog 
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(5.3.23) Guru Pushyamrit Yog 
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(5.3.24) Ravi Pushyamrit Yog
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(5.3.25) Ravi Yog (An auspicious Yog)
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(5.3.26) Sighast Guru
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(5.3.27) Combustion of Shukra (Venus)
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(5.3.28) Tri Pushkar Yog
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(5.3.29) Sade Teen Muhurat / Sadhe Teen Muhurat 
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(5.3.30) Pradosh Kaal / Pradosh Kal
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(5.3.30) Pradosh Kaal /What is Pradosh Kal

What is Pradosh Kaal / How is Pradosh Kaal calcuted

(1) If the Ratri Maan (total period of night from sunset to next sunrise ) is divided into five equal parts, the first part is called Pradosh Kaal.
(2) Pradosh Kaal is a period of six Ghatis from the sunset time of that day. (One Ghati is equal to 24 minutes). Thus the period of two hours and twenty four minutes (approximately) is known as Pradosh Kaal.
As Pradosh Kaal begins from sunset and sunset time changes from one place to another so the Pradosh Kaal varies from one place to another.
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(5.3.21) Hora Muhurat 
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(5.3.22) Dwipushkar Yog 
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(5.3.23) Guru Pushyamrit Yog 
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(5.3.24) Ravi Pushyamrit Yog
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(5.3.25) Ravi Yog (An auspicious Yog)
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(5.3.26) Sighast Guru
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(5.3.27) Combustion of Shukra (Venus)
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(5.3.28) Tri Pushkar Yog
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(5.3.29) Sade Teen Muhurat / Sadhe Teen Muhurat 
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(5.3.30) Pradosh Kaal / Pradosh Kal
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(13.4.3) Importance of Puja Samagri / Pooja Material / Puja items

What is the Puja Samagri / What is the importance of Pooja items / Significance of Puja Samgri

Pooja or Puja is a process in Hinduism through which the devotee or the worshiper shows his respect and honor to the deity in order to please him/her. For Puja the Hindus use different Pooja Samgri ( Pooja items or Puja material). Here under is the list of some common Puja items and their spiritual and religious importance -
Kalash (a Pot) - Kalash is the symbol of universe and positive energy. The water filled in it is the symbol of seas, rivers and holy ponds. A Kalash produces positive energy in and around the place of Puja.
Earthen Lamp - An earthen lamp is the symbol of sun, moon, and knowledge. It shows the right path and leads the devotee from darkness (ignorance) to the light (true knowledge).
Milk - Milk is the symbol of peace. By using  it as Puja Samagri, the person is blessed with good health  and lives a happy and peaceful life.
Honey - Honey is the symbol of sweetness. The person leads a happy life life and has sweet relations with his kith and kin.
Roli - Roli is a sacred mixture of lime (Choona) and turmeric (Haldi) powder. It is a symbol of good fortune.
Moli - Moli is tied on the wrist of a person. It is the symbol of spiritual activities.
Dhoop Batti (Incense stick) - It is a symbol of purity, freshness, love and compassion. It makes the environment pure.
Water -Water is the symbol of life.
Rice - Rice is the symbol of peace,longevity and purity of life. It removes all the financial problem.
Flowers - Flowers are the symbol of joy, purity, sweetness and fragrance. They bring joy and purity in the life of the worshiper.
Coconut - Coconut is the symbol of  comfort and harmony.
Gud  - Gud is considered as very pious material for Puja. It is the symbol of sweetness. It brings good health and wealth and removes bitterness.
Supari (betel nut) - It is the symbol of strength,longevity,good health and prosperity.
Betel Leaves - They are the symbols of freshness and prosperity.
Mango leaves - They are the symbol of greenery, sweetness and immortality. They fill the life with joy and purity.
Ghee - It the symbol of good health. By using it as Pooja Samgri the worshiper achieves salvation.
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(13.1.7) Puja Vidhi / Shodashopachar Puja Vidhi

(10.1.36) Maha Navami 2016

Maha Navami - The festival of Devi Puja

When is Maha Navami in 2016
In the year 2016 Maha Navami is on Monday, 10 October, 2016.
Important things about Maha Navami -
> Ashvin Shukla Navami is known as Maha Navami.
> In the morning Devi is worshiped with Shodashopachar.
Related Posts -
(10.5.1) List of Hindu festivals ans Vrat
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(10.1.2) Navratra / Navratri Festival

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(5.2.6)  Basant Navratra / Chaitra Navratra Muhurat

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(5.2.9) Shardiya Navratra

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(10.7.8) Basant Navratra dates 

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(5.2.10) Gupt Navrata 

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(10.1.35) Saraswati Shayan Saptmi 2016

Saraswati Shayan Saptmi -Vrat and rituals 2016

When is Sarawati Shayan Saptmi in 2016
In the year 2016 Saraswati Shayan Saptmi is on Saturday. 08 October,2016.
Important Things about Saraswati Shayan Saptmi -
> Ashvin Shukla Saptmi is known as Sarswati Shayan Saptmi.
> Sarswati Shayan Vrat is observed for three days from Ashvin Shukla Saptmi to Ashvin Shukla Navami.
> On Saptmi Tithi books are worshiped and goddess Saraswati is made to sleep.
> During these three days i.e. from Saptmi to Navami the books are worshiped and the work of reading and writing is not done. 

(6.2.31) Nakshatras and their Lords

The Lords of the Nakshatras

Each Nakshatra has its own Lord. The Nakshatras and the Lords are as follows -
Nakshatra ---- Name of the Lord  
1.Ashvini ---- Ketu    
2.Bharani ----Shukra
3.Krittika --- Surya
4.Rohini ----Chandrama
5.Marigshira --- Mangal
6.Ardra ---- Rahu
7.Punarvasu -----Guru
8.Pushya  -----Shani
9.Aslesha----- Budh
10.Magha -----Ketu
11.Poorvaphalguni  ----Shukra
12.Uttaraphalguni ----Surya
13.Hasta ----Chanrama
14.Chitra----- Mangal
15.Swati ----Rahu
16.Visakha --- Guru
17.Anuradha --- Shani
18.Jyeshta --- Budh
19.Moola ----Ketu
20.Poorvashadha --- Shukra
21.Uttarashadha ---- Surya
22.Sravana --- Chandrama
23.Dhanishta ----Mangal
24.Satabhisha ---Rahu
25.Poorva bhadrapad --- Guru
26.Uttarabhadrapad---- Shani
27.Revati --- Budh
Related Posts:
(6.2.30) Nakshatra/ What is Nakshatra

(10.4.10) Agrasen Jayanti / Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti 2016

Agrasen Jayanti - the birth anniversary of Maharaja Agrasen

When is Agrasen Jayanti in 2016
In the year 2016 Agrasen Jayanti is on Saturday, 01 October, 2016.
Important things about Agrasen Jayanti -
> Agrasen Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Maharaja Agrasen.
> Agrasen Jayanti is celebrated on the Pratipada of Shukla Paksh in the month of Ashvin of Hindu calendar every year.
> This Jayanti is celebrated by the people of Agrawal community with enthusiasm, faith and devotion.
> Maharaja Agrasen was the votary or worshiper of goddess Lakshmi. He inspired the people of his empire to work hard and pay attention to their duties. His principle was, 'Work is worship and one can become prosperous only through working hard'. That is why the people of Agrawal community believe in this principle.
Maraja Agrasen gave emphasis on the creative use of the means and resources of the country. He believed in non-violence and peace.
> In honor of Maharaja Agrasen, the Govt. of India issued a postage stamp in 1976 on the occasion of his 5100th Jayanti.