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Sunday, October 23, 2016

(10.6.15) Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat / Benefits of Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat

Vaibhav Lakshmi / Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat / Vaibhav Lakshmi Pooja Vidhi Benefits of Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat 

Vaibhav Lakshmi - According to the Hindu belief Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, prosperity and good fortune. Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped in eight forms . Vaibhav Laksmi is also one of the eight forms of goddess Lakshmi. The other names for Vabhav Lakshmi are Dhan Lakshmi or Shoubhaagya Lakshmi.
Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat and Pooja Vidhi -
Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat is observed on Friday. Usually this Vrat is observed by married women for eleven or twenty one Fridays. After the completion of eleven or twenty one Vrats, Udhyapan should be observed.
On the Vrat day i.e. on Friday, the Vrati should get up early in the morning, take a bath and clean the Pooja room.Then the Vrati should put the picture of Vaibhav Lakshmi on  the wooden plank, light the earthen lamp, remember all the eight forms of Lakshmi and place the Shree Yantra on the wooden plank. Then do the Panchapochaar Pooja of Vaibhav Lakshmi. Lakshmi Stavan should also be recited and perform Arti. The Vrati should eat one time food on the day of Vrat.
Benefits of observing the Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat -
The Vrat and worship of Vaibhav Lakshmi fulfills the wishes of the Vrati. By the grace of the goddess, the Vrati becomes prosperous, healthy and wealthy.
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Monday, August 22, 2016

(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. 

Friday, September 18, 2015

(10.3.75) Santan Saptami 2016

Santan Saptami Vrat / Importance of Santan Saptami Vrat / Why to observe Santan Saptami Vrat

When is Santan Saptami in 2016
Bhadrapad Shukla Saptami is known as Santan Saptami. In the year 2016 Santan Saptami is on Thursday, 08 September, 2016.
Important things about Santan saptami -
1. On the Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapad women observe Vrat. 
2. This Vrat is observed by women to get good children and for the protection of the children they already have.
3. On this day Lord shiva and goddess Parvati are worshiped with full devotion.
4. According to a legend this fast was observed by Devaki and as a result of this Vrat she gave birth to Lord Krishna.
5. The Vrati woman should listen or read the story related to this Vrat.
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Monday, July 13, 2015

(10.6.14) Chatur Maas Vrat / Chaturmaas Vrat vidhi

Chatur Maas Vrat process / Chaturmas vrat rituals

The period of Chaturmaas is considered as a very sacred  period. During this period various religious festivals and fasts are observed. Some people observe the fast during this whole period. This fast is known as Chaturmaas Vrat.
Chatur Maas Vrat rituals and process -
> Chatur Maas Vrat is observed for four months which begins on Dev Shayani Ekadashi and ends on Dev Uthani or Dev Prabodhini Ekadashi.
> The Vrati should get up early in the morning on the Dev Shayani Ekadashi and take a bath. He / she should wear clean clothes and then she/he should give bath to the idol of Lord Vishnu and make the idol sleep on a cot. Then he/she should pray to Lord Vishnu to sleep for four months and also to make his/her Chaturmaas Vrat successful.
> The Vrati eats one meal during the Chaturmaas period. The Vrati eats saatvik vegetarian food.
> Everyday taking Charanamrit is preferable.
> Chanting the Gayatri Mantra or Vishnu Sahrtanaan is done.
> Reading or listening religious scriptures or attending Katha meetings.
> On the last day of Chaturmaas i.e. on Dev uthani Ekadashi, the Chaturmaas Vrat ends. On this day the Vrati should give donations according to his/her capacity and feed the Brahmans and needy persons.

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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.

(10.6.9) Shukra Vaar Vrat ( Friday Vrat )


The Vrat on Friday

The fast on Friday is dedicated to Shukra , the planet Venus. Shukra is the symbol of luxury. So this Vrat increases the worldly pleasures for the Vrati.
When to begin shukravaar Vrat -
Shukravaar Vrat should be started from the first Friday in the Shukla Paksh of any month. This Vrat is observed for 21 Thursday or for 31 Fridays.  
The process of observing Guruwar Vrat -
The person who observes Friday Vrat, should get up early in the morning on Friday. And after having a bath he / she should wear white clothes and chant the following  Mantra for at least 108 times - 
"Om draam dreem draum sah shukraay namah"
"ॐ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं सः शुक्राय  नमः"
In food, the white things should be used like - milk, curds, rice, kheer etc. Before breaking the fast, the Katha should be read or heard.
Benefits of observing Shukra Vaar Vrat -
> The malefic effects of Venus are removed because of this Vrat.
> The Vrati gets prosperity and good luck.
> If the married women observe this Vrat, their family life remains peaceful and they enjoy a happy married life.
> If this Vrat is observed by unmarried boys or girls, they get good life partners.
> The Vrati enjoys the worldly pleasures.

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Sunday, June 7, 2015

(10.6.8) Guru Vaar Vrat ( Thursday Vrat )

A Vrat on Thursday

The fast on Thursday is dedicated to Guru or Brihaspati, the planet Jupiter.
When to begin Guruvaar Vrat -
Guruvaar Vrat should be started from the first Thursday in the Shukla Paksh of any month. This Vrat is observed for 16 Thursday or for one year or three years.
The process of observing Guruwar Vrat -
The person who observes Guruvaar Vrat should get up early in the morning on Thursday. And after having a bath he / she should chant the following  Mantra for at least 108 times -
"Om graam greem graum sah gurave namah"
"ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः"
The vrati should eat food made of wheat mixed with a little turmeric powder. Before breaking the fast, the vrati should read or listen to the story related to this Vrat. On this day the vrati should wear yellow clothes or at least she/ he should have a handkerchief of yellow color with her/ him. Donation of yellow things is also fruitful.
Benefits of observing Guru Vaar Vrat -
> The malefic effects of Jupiter are removed because of this Vrat.
> The Vrati gets prosperity and good luck.
> If women observe this Vrat, their family life remains peaceful and they enjoy a happy married life.

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Monday, May 18, 2015

(10.6.7) Budhavaar Vrat ( A vrat on Wednesday )

Vrat on Wednesday

The fast on Wednesday is dedicated to the planet Budha ( Mercury ).
When to start Buhdavar vrat - 
The Budhavar vrat should be started from the first Wednesday in the Shukla Paksh of any month. This vrat is observed for 21 Wednesday.
The process of observing Budhvar vrat -
The person who wishes to observe Budhvar vrat should get up early in the morning on Wednesday. After having a bath he/she should chant Budh Gaytri mantra for 108 times. The Budh Gayatri mantra is as follows -
" Om Soumyaroopaay Vidmahe Vaaneshaay Dheemahi Tannau Soumyah Prachodayaat " ( ॐ सौम्यरुपाय विद्महे वाणेशाय धीमहि तन्नौ सौम्यः प्रचोदयात। )
In the food the green things should be included. The person should read or hear the Katha related to this vrat before breaking the fast. He/She should wear green cloths and if not possible to wear green clothes he/she should keep a green hand kerchief with him/her at on that day. Going to the temple of Lord Ganesh is also beneficial.
The benefits of observing Budhvaar vrat -
1. This vrat removes the malefic effects of the planet Mercury.
2. Budh ( Mercury ) is the Karak of speech, intelligence, wisdom, mathematics, learning etc. so the person gets all these things by observing this vrat.
3. One must observe this vrat for getting benefit in the business also.

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(10.6.6) Mangalvar Vrat ( Vrat on Tuesday )

Vrat on Tuesday

The fast on Tuesday is dedicated to Mangal, the planet Mars.
The planet Mars is the symbol of valor and courage. This vrat increases self confidence in the person who observes this vrat. Tuesday is also devoted to god Hanuman. So this vrat also appeases god Hanuman. 
When to start Mangalvar Vrat - 
Mangalvar vrat can be started from the first Tuesday in the Shukla Paksh of any month. This vrat is observed for 21 Tuesdays or 45 Tuesdays.
The process of observing Mangalvar vrat -
The person who observes Mangalvar vrat should get up early in the morning on Tuesday. The vrati should eat food made of wheat flour and jaggery. So far as possible salt should not be used in the food. The mantra ' Om Hum Shreem Bhoumaay Namah ' ( ॐ हूं श्रीं भौमाय नमः। ) should be chanted for at least 108 times. The Mangalvar vrat Katha should also be read or listened to. 
As Tuesday is also devoted to god Hanuman so to get his blessings the vrati should worship Hanuman ji and should read Hanuman Chalisha and Hanumanastak
The benefits of observing Mangalvar Vrat -
1. This vrat removes the malefic effects of planet Mars.
2. This vrat appeases Hanuman ji and the vrati gets his blessings.
3. The vrati gets honor from the government and other high officers.
4. This vrat is also observed to have a good son.
5. By the grace of god Hanuman ji the obstacles are overcome easily.
6. The vrati does not lose self confidence while doing courageous jobs.

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Saturday, May 16, 2015

(10.6.5) Somvar Vrat ( Monday Vrat )

 Vrat on Monday 

The fast on Somvar or Monday is dedicated to moon. Moon is the symbol of coolness and peace. This vrat removes the mental disturbance and unrest and brings mental peace.
When to start Somvar Vrat -
Monday vrat can be started from the first Monday in the Shukla Paksh of any month. It is better to start it in the month of Chaitra, Vaisakh, Shravan, Kartik or Margshirsh. Usually this vrat is observed for five years.
The process of Vrat - The person who observes Somvar vrat should get up early in the morning. After having a both 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. Then chant the chaudra mantra ' ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्रमसे नमः। ' ( Om Shraam Shreem Shrom Sah Chandramase Namah ) for 108 times. Read or listen to the katha auributed to this vrat. The vrati should eat food once a day.
The benefits of observing Somvar vrat -
The following are the benefits of observing Somvaar vrat -
1. The vrat on Monday removes the malefic effects of the planet moon.
2. This vrat appeases Lord Shiva.
3. Somvar vrat helps in getting the wishes fulfilled.
4. The women observe Somvar vrat for their happy married life.
5. Lord Shiva and Parvati bless the person who observes the vrat on Monday.
6. This vrat removes mental disturbance and brings mental peace.

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

(10.6.4) Ravivaar Vrat

Ravivaar Vrat - A Vrat on Sunday

The fast on Sunday is dedicated to Sun.
When to start Ravivaar Vrat -
This Vrat is started from the first Sunday in the Shukla Paksh of any month. This Vrat should be observed for one year.
Process of Vrat -
The person who observes Ravivaar Vrat should get up early in the morning. After having a bath he/she should offer Arghya to Sun god through proper process and then he/she should sit on a piece of woollen cloth facing east and chant the Mantra ' ॐ घृणि: सूर्याय नमः ' ( Om Ghrinah Suryaay Namah ) for at least 1188 times. Read or listen to the Katha attributed to this Vrat. The Vrati should eat food once a day. The salt should not be used while preparing food. For the meal one should have chapatis made of wheat flour or Daliyaa ( wheat porridge ) with jaggery and ghee. Halua can also be eaten.
On the last Sunday do Havan and feed a Brahman couple and give them red clothes and Dakshina in the form of cash.
Benefits of observing Ravivaar Vrat -
The following are the benefits of observing Ravivaar Vrat-
1. This vrat appeases the sun god.
2. This vrat is observed to remove the malefic effects of the planet sun.
3. This vrat fulfills the desires of the vrati.
4. One can get rid of the diseases of eyes, skin etc because of observing this Vrat.
5. It increases the life span and brings good luck to the vrati.

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Monday, April 27, 2015

(10.6.3) Saptvaar Vrat / Seven Days Fast

Vrats on different seven days of a week

There are Seven days in a week. Their names are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A Vaar begins at the sunrise and ends the next day at sunrise. Every day has its ruling planet. Like the vrats of other gods and goddesses the vaar vrats are also observed for geting happiness in every field of one's life and for the fulfillment of one's wishes. If the planetary position of any planet is not good in the horoscope and its Dasha or Antardasha is running, the vaar vrat is observed to appease that planet.
Ravivaar Vrat or the fast on Sunday -
The vrat on Sunday is dedicated to Surya Dev or the planet Sun. The sun is the Karak of father, fame, high position in the government, bones, eye diseases, headache etc.
So the person who observes the fast on Sunday, gets fame and honor, high position in government, gets rid of eye diseases and headache.
Somvaar Vrat or the fast on Monday - 
Monday is dedicated to moon or Chandrama so the vrat on Monday is observed to appease moon or Chandrama.
Moon is the Karak of mother, mind, mental feelings, lungs etc. So the person who observes the fast on Monday has the good relationship with his / her mother, strong mental ability and is free from diseases of lungs, cough and cold etc. His or her desires are fulfilled. Observing fast on Monday brings happiness, joy, and harmony in the family life. The bad effect of the planet  moon are also removed.
Mangalvaar Vrat or the fast on Tuesday - 
Tuesday is dedicated to the planet Mangal or Mars. So the vrat on Tuesday is observed to appease Mars or Mangal. Mars is the Karak of brother, land, valour, courage, blood etc. So the person who observes the fast on Tuesday can handle even the difficult situations  with courage. He can become the owner of land. He has good relationship with his brothers. This vrat is also helpful in removing the malefic effects of Mangal.
Budhvaar Vrat or the fast on Wednesday -
The vrat on Wednesday is dedicated to the planet Budh or Mercury. So this vrat is observed to appease the planet  Mercury. Budh is the Karak of speech, intelligence. wisdom, Mathematics, learning etc. The person who observes this vrat is free from the malefic effects of the planet mercury. He is able to express his views clearly and impressively, and has good Mathematical knowledge.
Guruvaar Vrat or the fast on Thursday -
The vrat on Thursday is devoted to the planet Guru or Jupiter.
So this vrat is observed to appease Jupiter or Brihspati( Guru ).
Jupiter is the Karak of learning, prosperity, wealth, spiritual and religious activities etc.
So the person who observes the fast on Thursday becomes learned and prosperous. This vrat is helpful in removing the malefic effects of Jupiter.
Shukravaar vrat - the fast on Friday -
The vrat on Friday is dedicated to Shukra or Venus.
So this vrat is observed to appease Venus. Venus is the Karak of vehicle, wife, ornaments, worldly pleasure, music etc.
So the person who observes the fast on Friday enjoys worldy paeasure and becomes the owner of a good vehicles or vehicles.
This vrat is helpful in removing the malefic effects of Venus.
Shanivaar Vrat - the fast on Saturday -
The vrat on Saturday is devoted to the planet Shani ( Saturn ). So the vrat observed on Saturday to appease Saturn.
Saturn is the Karak of age, silence, reserve nature, patience, jealousy, discontment, laziness etc.
The person who observes the fast on Saturday can overcome the problems easily. This vrat is helful in removing the malefic effects of Saturn.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

(10.3.58) Dasha Mata Vrat in Gujrat 2017

 (For Dasha Mata Vrat and rituals in Rajasthan , click here)
When is Dasha Mata Vrat in Gujrat in 2017
In  Gujrat Dasha Mata Vrat begins on Shravn Shukla Pratipada and ends on Shravan Shukla Dashami Tithi.
In the year 2017 Dasha Mata Vrat begins on  24.07.2017 and ends on 02.08.2017.
Important things about Dasha Mata Vrat -
> This Vrat is popular in Gujrat.
> This Vrat is dedicated to goddesses Dasha Mata who is believed to be the incarnation of goddess Parvati.
> The women folk observe this Vrat for ten days in honour of Dasha Mata , which begins from Shravan Shukla Pratpada and ends on Shravan Shukla Dashami. They eat food once a day. Each day the story of dasha Mata Vrat is told and heard.
> It is believed that this Vrat of Dasha Mata brings prosperity and happiness in the family.
> A small image of Dasha Mata, made of clay, is worshiped for ten days and then on the tenth day this image is immersed.
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"May Dasha Mata Bless you !"
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Thursday, July 3, 2014

(10.3.53) Ub Chhat Vrat and Festival 2016 / Oob Chhat 2016

Ub Chhat Vrat and Festival / Oob Chhat Vrat and Festival 2016 ऊब छट 

When is Ub Chhat ? When is Oob Chhat
Bhadrapad Krishna Shashthi is known as Ub Chhat or Oob chhat .
In the year 2016 Ub Chhat is on Tuesday, 23.08.2016.
Important things about Ub Chhat/ Oob Chhat  - 
(1) In Rajasthan this festival is observed with joy and faith. 
(2) The Vrat on Ub Chhat is observed by married  women as well as unmarried girls.
(3) Married women observe this Vrat for the longevity of their husbands and the unmarried girls observe this Vrat to get a good husband.
(4) They take a bath in the evening and after bath the keep on standing till the moon rises.
(5) When the moon rises , they offer Arghya to the moon  and then they break fast.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

(10.3.52) Chandra Shashti / Chandan Shashti 2016

Chandra Shashti Vrat / Chandan Shashti Vrat /चंद्र षष्ठी / चन्दन षष्ठी 

When is Chandra Shashti or Chandan Shashti -
Bhadrapad Krishna Shashti is known as Chandra Shashti or Chandan Shashti.
In the year 2016 Chandra Shashti is on Tuesday, 23.08.2016.
Important things about Chandra Shashti - 
(1) The Vrat on Chandra Shashti is observed by married women as well as unmarried girls.
(2) Married women observe this Vrat for the longevity of their husbands and the unmarried girls observe this Vrat to get a good husband.
(3) They take a bath in the evening and after bath the keep on standing till the moon rises.
(4) When the moon rises , they offer Arghya to the moon  and then they break fast.
(5) For this Vrat of Chandra Shashti, Chandrovyapini Shashti ( the Shashti which prevails at the time of the rising of the moon ) is taken.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

(10.4.5) Hal Shashti / Balram Jayanti / Halshashti Pooja/Vrat 2016

When is Halshasti / Balram Jayanti / Har Chhat हर छट 
Bhadrapad Krishna Shashtami is known as Halshashti or Baldev Jayanti. At some places this  Shashti is also known as Lalai Chhat. This Chhat is also known as Har Chhat.
In the year 2016 Halshashti is on Tuesday,23.08 2016.
Important things about Halshashti -
(1) The festival of Hakshashti is celebrated as the birthday of Balramji, the elder brother of Lord shri Krishna.
(2) The women who have son(s), observe the Vrat on Halshasti for the good health of their son(s).
(3) The women who observe Vrat on Halshashti do not use the milk of cows that day.
(4) The Vrati women consume the milk of buffalo that day.
The Process of the Vrat and the puja -
After taking a bath , women who observe this Vrat , wear clean clothes and arrange for some cow dung. Then they paste the floor with the cow dung and dig a pit. In this pit they erect the twigs of Jharberi and Palash which is known as HarChhat which is the symble of plough , the weapon of Balram. Then they worship this Harchhat. After the worship they tell and listen to the stories associated with this Vrat.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

(14.3.9) Smarta/ Smartha and Vaishanva Sampradaay

Smarta/ Smartha and Vaishnava Sampradaay

There are some Hindu festivals and vrats which are celebrated and observed in accordance with the tradition of different religious Sampradaays. Two of these Sampradaayas i.e. Smart/ Smarth and Vaishnava Sampradayas are important Sampradays.
The followers of these two sampradaays follow the decisive factors while observing the vrat and celebrating the festivals. For this reason, the EkadaashiJahmashtamiMaha Shivratri etc. are sometimes observed on two different days i.e. the smarts  observe them on the first day whereas the vaishnavas observe them on the second day.
According to the Scripture Dharm sindhu, smarts observe the vrat in Poorva Viddha (पूर्व विद्धा ) tithi and the vaishnavas observe the vrat in the Parvarti (परवर्ती ) tithi. So it creates a confusion among the people and the question arises who are the Smarts and who are vaishnavas.
Who are the Smart/ smarth ?
The people who follow the Vedas and Shastra are called Smarths. They are the followers and propagators of Smiritis or religious text derived from Vedic scriptures. They also worship Panchdevas. They should all follow the smarth traditions and observe vrat in accordance with them.
Who are the Vaishnavas ?
The religious people who have taken Diksha from any established Vaishnava Guru, wear the Kanthi (Given by the Guru) around their neck, apply Tilak of Chandan or  Gopi chandan etc. as the symbol of Tripund on their forehead and throat, are known as the Vaishnavas. They should observe the Vaishnava Vrat.

Friday, May 16, 2014

(10.5.2) Pradosh Vrat Dates/ When is Padosh Vrat 2017 -2018

When is Pradosh Vrat in 2017-2018 (Pradosh Vrat Dates)

Here under are given the dates for observing the Pradosh Vrat
 Pradosh Vrat dates in 2017
* Tuesday, 10 January, 2017 - Paush Shukla.
* Wednesday, 25 January, 2017 -  Magh Krishna
* Wednesday, 08 February, 2017 - Magh Shukla.
* Friday, 24 Februray, 2017 -  Phalgun Krishna.
* Friday, 10 March, 2017 - Phalgun Shukla.
* Saturday, 25 March, 2017 - Chaitra Krishna.
* Saturday, 08 April, 2017 - Chaitra Shukla.
* Monday, 24.04 2017 - Vaishakh Krishna.
* Monday, 08.05 2017 - Vaishakh Shukla.
* Tuesday, 23.05. 2017 - Jyeshtha Krishna.
* Tuesday, 06.06 2017 - Jyeshtha Shukla.
* Wednesday, 21.06. 2017 - Ashadh Krishna.
* Thursday, 06.07. 2017 - Ashadh Shukla.
* Friday, 21.07 2017 - Sharavan Krishna.
* Saturday, 05.08. 2017 - Sharavan Shukla.
* Saturday, 19.08 2017 - Bhadrapad Krishna.
* Sunday, 03.09. 2017 - Bhadrapad Shukla.
* Sunday, 17.09. 2017 - Ashvin Krishna.
* Tuesday, 03.10. 2017 - Ashvin Shukla.
* Tuesday, 17.10. 2017 - Kartik Krishna.
* Wednesday, 01.11. 2017 - Kartik Shukla.
* Wednesday, 15.11. 2017 - Margshirsh Krishna.
* Friday, 01.12. 2017 - Margshirsh Shukla
* Friday, 15.12. 2017 - Paush Krishna.
> Saturday, 30.12.2017 - Paush Shukla
Pradosh Vrat dates in 2018
> Sunday, 14.01.2018 - Magh Krishna
> Monday, 29.01.2018 - Magh Shukla
> Tuesday, 13.02.2018 - Phalgun Krishna
> Tuesday, 27.02.2018 - Phalgun Shukla
> Wednesday, 14.03.2018 - Chaitra Krishna
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