(14.14.1) Folk deities/ Folk gods and goddesses

Folk gods and goddesses /Who are folk deities / Common things about folk deities

Who are called folk deities - Some saints and warriors do some unprecedented and miraculous deeds in their life time so they are designated as folk deities.
Common things about folk deities -The following are the common things about folk deities are as follows -
> Due to their miraculous task, people believe that they have supernatural powers.
> They used local dialect to preach people so that even common person can understand them.
> There are some deities who are equally worshiped by the Hindus as well as the Muslims.
> They worked for the uplifting of the people in general.
> Some of them sacrificed their lives for the protection of animals, trees and rights of the common people.
> They are still worshiped with faith and devotion.
> Fairs are held at different places in the owner of folk deities.
> Folk deities may be either male (folk gods) or female (folk goddesses).

(10.3.82) Nand Mahotsav / Nandotsav / Krishna Janm Utsava

Shri Krishna Janmotsav / Nand Mahotsav / Nandotsav 2016

What is Nandotsava -
Nandotsav is yearly festival which is organised to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna.
When is Nand Mahotsav in 2016
In the year 2016 Nandotsav is on Friday, 26 August, 2016.
Important things about Nandotsav -
> Bhadrapad Krishna Navami is celebrated as Nandotsav.
> Nandotsav is also known as Shri Krishna Janmotsav or Nandmahotsav.
> On this day in Krishna temples particularly at Gokul, Vrindavan, Mathura etc.Bhajanas are sung in praise of Lord Krishna.
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(8.4.8) Shri Ganapati Yantra ( for getting rid of obstacles and loan)

What is Shree Ganapati Yantra / Benefits of Ganapati Yantra श्री गणपति यन्त्र 

What is Shree Ganapati Yantra -
Shree Ganapati yantra is associated with Lord Ganesh who is Vigrahakarta (obstacle creator) and Vigraha Harta (obstacle remover.) If he is angry, he creates problems and if he is pleased , he removes problems and gives his blessings. This Yantra can be placed in the Puja place or worn around the neck.
The benefits of Shri Ganapati Yantra - The following are the benefits of Shri Ganapati Yantra -
- As Lord Ganesh is the remover of troubles and obstacles, so  the person who worships this Shri Ganapati Yantra, (he) is free from troubles if he has any.
- This Yantra gives peace of mind to the worshiper.
- The person gets his debts cleared by the blessings of Lord Ganesh.
- The worshiper becomes wiser and takes the right decision at the right time.
- The desires of the worshipers are fulfilled by the grace of Lord Ganapati.
- The Puja of this Yantra becomes more powerful and result giving if  it is done by chanting the Mantra "Om Gan Ganapataye Namah" "ॐ गं गणपतये नमः "
May Lord Ganesh bless you !
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(14.13.2) Om Namo Naaraayanaay (Vishnu Mantra for health, wealth, honor

Vishnu Mantra for health, wealth, peace, knowledge etc.Om Namo Naaraayanaay ॐ नमो नारायणाय 

The eight lettered Mantra "Om Namo Naaraayanaay" (ॐ नमो नारायणाय ) is attributed to Lord Vishnu. The following are the benefits of reciting this Mantra -
> The regular recitation of this Mantra with faith and devotion brings prosperity, peace, knowledge, glory and honor to the person.
> If  the person takes some water in a pot in his/her hands and recites this Mantra for 108 times and then drinks this Abhimantrit water, the person is free from all types of diseases.
> The person gets the blessings of Lord Vishnu. 

(10.3.81) Bahula Chauth / Bahula Chaturthi / Bhaduri Chauth 2016

Bahula Choth / Bhaduri Chauth 2016

Bhadrapad Krishna Chaturthi is known as Bahula Chauth or Bahula Chaturthi or Bhadudi Chauth or Bhaduri Choth.
When is Bahula Chauth or Bhaduri Chauth in 2016 
In the year 2016 Bahula Chauth or Bhaduri Chauth is on Sunday, 21.08.2016.
Important things about Bahula Chaturthi -
> Bhadrapad Krishna Chaturthi is celebrated and known as Bahula Chaturthi.
> Women observe fast on this day. They break fast after viewing the Moon in the night. 

(8.4.7) Shri Gpoal Yantra ( for fulfilling all the desires)

Shree Gpoal Yantra / What is Shree Gpoal Yantra ? What are the benefits of Shri Gopal Yantra ?श्री गोपाल यन्त्र 

What is Shree Gopal Yantra ? - 
Shri Gopal Yantra is associated with Lord Krishna. It brings good fortune and makes the person happy and healthy. It can be drawn on Bhojpatra on any auspicious day using pen made of a twig of Anaar.
Benefits of Shri Gopal Yantra -
The person should meditate on Lord Krishna and worship the Shree Gopal Yantra reciting the following Shree Krishna Mantra -
"Om Shreem Kleem Krishnaay Govindaay Gopeejan Vallabhaay Swaahaa."
" ह्रीं श्रीं क्लीं कृष्णाय गोविन्दाय गोपीजन वल्लभाय स्वाहा "
This act of the person fulfills his desires.
The wearer of this Yantra gets honour, wealth and good health.
The person is blessed with a good son.
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