(10.4.13) Gita Jayanti / Geeta Jayanti

Geeta Jayanti celebration / Gita Jayanti / Why is Gita Jayanti celebrated? गीता जयंती 

When is Geeta Jayanti in 2016
In the year 2016 Gita jayanti is on Saturday, 10.12.2012.
When is Gitajayati celebrated ?
Every year Gita jayanti is celebrated on Margsheersh Shukla Ekadashi accrding to the Hindu calendar.
Why is Gita Jayanti celebrated -
Gita jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the day on which the sermons were delivered by Lord Krishna to Arjun at the battlefield of Kurukshtra on the first day of the eighteen day battle between Pandavas and Kauravas. These sermons are known and honoured as the Srimad Bhagvadgita.
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(10.4.12) Dev Narayan Jayanti 2017

Dev Narayan Jayanti / The birthday of folk deity of Rajasthan

When is Devnarayan Jayanti in 2017

In the year 2016 Jayanti of Devnarayan is on Friday, 03 February, 2017.

Important things about Dev Narayan Jayanti -

> Magh Shukla Saptami is known as Devnarayan Jayanti.

> This day is celebrated as the birthday of the folk deity of Rajasthan.

> The people of Gurjar or Goojar community celebrate the Jayanti of Devji.

> His devotees sing Bhajans, Devji ki phad, Devji kee Baat etc. in his praise.

(10.4.11) Dhanvantri Jayanti

Dhanvantari Jayanti  - a day to worship and honour  the god of Ayurved

When is Dhanvantri Jayanti celebrated -
Every year Dhanwantri Jayanti is celebrated on the Trayodashi of krishna pakhsa in the month of Kartik by the Hindus and the practitioners of Ayurved.
Important things about Dhanvantri Jayanti -
> Kartik Krishna Trayodashi is considered as the birthday of Dhanvantri, the father of Ayurved. Dhanvantri is believed to be one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
> It is believed that during the churning of ocean of milk by the gods and the demons to get Amrit (nectar), Dhanvantri emerged from the ocean with an Amrit Kalash (a pot full of Amrit).
> Dhanvantri is the well wisher and preserver of the three worlds. He removes all the diseases. So on the Kartik Krishna Paksh Trayodashi people remember and honour him. An earthen lamp is lit at the door step of the house to welcome Dhanvantri with the belief that it all will please him and in return they will get health and happiness.
> The practitioners of Ayurved also celebrate this day with enthusiasm.

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(10.4.11) Dhanvantri Jayanti

(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.

(10.4.9) Vyas Jayanti / Ved Vyas Jayanti

Ved Vyas Jayanti - A festival to pay respect to Guru (the spiritual teacher)

Aashdh Shukla Purnima is known as the birth day of Ved Vyas. The other names for this day are Vyas Purnima or Guru Purnima or Aashaadhi Purnima.
In the Hinduism Ved Vyas is the Aadi Guru (the first spiritual teacher) that is why this Tithi is known as Vyas Purnima or Guru Purnima. The position of the Guru is very high in the Hindu culture. One can find a lot of things in the scriptures     about Guru and his importance in the life of an individual. It is Guru who leads one from the darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge. This day is celebrated as Guru Purnima in the memory of the great sage and Aadi Guru Ved Vyas.
Important things about Ved Vyas - 
> His father was great sage Parashar.
> His mother was Satyavati.
> Ved Vyas is known as Krishna Dwaipayan. (As he had dark complexion so he is called Krishna and he was born on an island in the river Yamuna so he is called Dwaipayan.)
> Vedas are the collection of hymns which have divine knowledge and Vyas is a compiler or a splitter or a divider. He classified or divided the Vedas into four parts so he is known as Ved Vyas.
> Ved Vyas wrote eighteen Purans.
> Ved Vyas wrote the great epic Mahabharat.

(4.1.3) Maharana Pratap / Pratap Jayanti

Maharana Pratap - A great hero  and freedom fighter 

Maharana Pratap is a great Hero in the history of India. Maharana Pratap will always be remembered as the first and the foremost among the torch bearers of freedom fighters and as the greatest of the patriots. His qualities like valor, Chivalry, sufferings and endurance shall always be the ideals for the freedom fighters. The following are some facts and important events about the great Hero -
- Maharana Pratap was born on 9 May, 1540 at Kumbhalgarh in Rajasthan. His father's name was Maharan Udai sing and his mother's name was Rani Jeevant Kanwar. He belonged to Shishodiya Rajput clan.
- The birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap is celebrated every year on the Tritiya Tith in the Shukla Paksh of Jeshth month. (For the date of celebrating Pratap Jayanti this year Click Here.)
- Since his childhood Rana Pratap had all the things that a king, particularly a Khastriya king, needs to have. He was brave and bold. He learnt how to ride a horse and control an unbending horse. He also learnt to use different types of arms.
- After the death of his father Pratap succeeded to the throne. As he was an intelligent and brave person and had all the good qualities of a good ruler so he handled the affairs of the kingdom like an able ruler.
- The battle between the army of Rana Pratap and the army of Moghul emperor Akbar was an important event in the life of Pratap. This battle was fought at Haldighati. A lot of brave and loyal soldiers of Pratap were killed and he himself had to escape on his loyal horse Chetak. He took refuge in the interior parts of Aravali hills.
- The cooperation of Bhamashah one of the ministers of Rana Pratap, came to him and put his wealth at his feet and requested him to accept the wealth so that he ( Rana Pratap ) might raise an army again to free the mother land. Rana Pratap accepted the wealth and an army was raised. Then he attacked the lost territories and conquered most of them except Chittor. Rana Pratap had made a pledge to win back Chittor but he could not do so.
- Thus Maharana Pratap had to struggle through out his life. He kept the torch of freedom burning through out his life.
- He will always be remembered as the person who lived for freedom and died for freedom.
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(4.1.2) Ambedkar Jayanti (Bhimrao Ambedkar)

Birth Anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar

When is Ambedkar Jayanti -
In the year 2016 Ambedkar Jayanti is on Thursday, 14 April, 2016.
Important things about Ambedkar Jayanti -
> Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar who is popularly known as Babasaheb or Baba Saheb Ambedkar.
> This Jayanti is celebrated through out India.
> On this day the statue of Dr Ambedkar at the Parliament is paid homage.
> In almost all cities and towns of India the processions and rallies are taken out.
> Speeches are delivered to commemorate the valuable done by Babasaheb.
> The statues of Babasaheb are decorated and paid homage.
Important things about Bhimrao Ambedkar -
> Bhimrao Ambedkar was born on 14 April, 1891 at Mhow. He died on 6, December, 1956.
> He belonged to the low Mahar caste.
> When he was five years old, his mother died.
> He passed his Matriculation Examination in 1908 from Bombay ( Mumbai) Vidhyapeeth.
> In 1913 he went to the United States of America for higher education. He passed his M. A. examination in 1915.
> He became Barrister in 1923.
> Ambedkar started a movement against untouchability. In 1927 he led the Satyagrah in Mahad (Maharashtra) for right of the people of low community to draw water from the water tank of the town.
> He was the Chairman of the constitution Drafting Committee.
> He was given Bharat Ratna in 1990.
Quotations of Ambedkar -  
> I measure the progress of the community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.
> Freedom of mind is the real freedom.
> Life should be great rather than long.
> Justice is the another name of liberty, equality and fraternity.
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(14.8.3) On the eve of Mahavir Jayanti

The Principles and Teachings of Lord Mahaveer - The need of the hour

At present the whole world is facing a lot of problems. Some of them are terrorism, violence, crimes of every kind, environmental problems, racism and the danger of war. Besides these common problems, every individual is undergoing one problem or the other. Almost every person has the problem of tension, finance, uneasiness etc. There is disharmony everywhere. In short everyone is living a life full of worries, tension and discontent.
Under such a situation, it is only Lord Mahaveer's philosophy that can help us. His is the philosophy of peace and goodwill, a philosophy of mutual understanding and tolerance, a philosophy of brotherhood. Although his teachings have always been useful and significant yet they are felt so much significant in our own time. It is the time when we must follow the teachings of Lord Mahavir.
Lord Mahaveer spread the message peace and non-violence (which is the most most significant for the present age.) To live the righteous life one must follow the principles and teachings of Lord Mahaveer. He taught that Samyak Darshan (right faith), Samyak Gyan ( right knowledge), and Samyak Caritra (right conduct) are the things that lead one to the right path to attain liberation. For the right conduct the people observe the following five vows -
Ahinsa - (nonviolence) - not to cause harm to any other living being.
Satya - (Truthfulness) - to speak the truth.
Asteya - (Non stealing) - not to commit theft.
Brahmcharya - (Celibacy) - not to indulge in sensual pleasures.
Aparigraha - (Non possession) - to set a limit to the greed for worldly possessions
In short it can be said that if the principles and the teachings of Lord Mahavir are understood in their right perspective and followed, can be the solution to the present problems and can bring contentment and inner happiness in one's life.
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(10.4.8) Saraswati Jayanti /Saraswati Pooja Vidhi / Saraswati Panchami 2017

When is Saraswati Jayanti -
In the year 2017, Saraswati Jayanti is on Wednesday, 01 February, 2017.
Important things about Saraswati Jayanti -
(1) Magh Shukla Panchami is known as the Saraswati Jayanti or Saraswati Panchami .
(2) This Panchami is also known as Vasant Panchami also.
(3) Magh Shukla Panchami is believed to be the birth day of Devi Sarswati who is the goddess of learning, education, wisdom, music and arts.
(4) The Mantra Jap or Stotra recitation etc dedicated to Saraswati is started on this day.
(5) On this day goddess Saraswati is worshiped by the students, teachers and other persons related to education and learning.
Saraswati Puja 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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(10.4.7) Bhairava Jayanti 2016

When is Bhairav Jayanti ?
In the year 2016 Bhairav Jayanti is on Monday, 21 November, 2016.
Important Things about Bhairav Jayanti :-

1. According to Hindu calendar Margshirsha Krishna Ashtami is known as Bhairav Jayanti. The other names for this  Bhairva Jayanti are  Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, Kaal Bhairav Ashtami Kaalaashtami.

2. It is believed that god Bhairava is the Rudraavataar of Lord Shiva.

3. The Vahan (vehicle) of Bhaeava is a dog.
4. God Bhairav fulfills the desires of the persons who worship him with full devotion and make them free from their sins if any.

5. The Puja of God Bhairava and observation of fast on Bhairav Jayanti fill the person with determination and keep him physically and mentally fit.God Bhairava saves the person from untimely death who follows the religious rules and observes social decorum. 

6. The chanting of the following Mantra removes the negativity, troubles, everyday problems and enmity.

 It is helpful in winning the court cases.  

The mantra is :-

 "ॐ  ह्रीं बटुकाय आपदुद्धारणाय कुरु कुरु बटुकाय ह्रीं। "

(Aum Hreem Batukaay Aapaduddhaaranaay kuru kuru Batukaay Hreem.)

Note- For proper process of chanting the Mantra Click Here.

(10.4.6) Kalashtami/ Kaalaashtami/ Kaal Bhairvashtami 2016

Kalashtami/ Kaalaashtami/ Kaal Bhairvashtami

When is Kalaashtami ?
In the year 2016 Kaalaashtami is on Monday, 21 November, 2016.
Important Things about Kaalaashtami :-

1. According to Hindu calendar Margshirsha Krishna Ashtami is known as Kaalaashtami. The other names for this Ashtami are Bhairva Jayanti, Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, Kaal Bhairav Ashtami.

2. It is believed that god Bhairava is the Rudraavataar of Lord Shiva.

3. God Bhairav fulfills the desires of the persons who worship him with full devotion and make them free from their sins if any.

4. The Puja of God Bhairava and observation of fast on Kaalaashtami fill the person with determination and keep him physically and mentally fit.

5. The chanting of the following Mantra removes the negativity, troubles, everyday problems and enmity.

6. It is helpful in winning the court cases.  

The mantra is :-

 "ॐ  ह्रीं बटुकाय आपदुद्धारणाय कुरु कुरु बटुकाय ह्रीं। "

(Aum Hreem Batukaay Aapaduddhaaranaay kuru kuru Batukaay Hreem.)

Note- For proper process of chanting the Mantra Click Here.
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(10.4.4) Mahesh Jayanti 2017 / Mahesh Navami 2017

Mahesh Jayanti dates in 2017/ Mahesh Navami dates in 2017 / Important things about Mahesh Jayanti / Why is Mahesh Jayanti celebrated ? महेश जयंती / महेश नवमी 

When is Mahesh Jayanti in 2017
Jeshtha Shukla Navami is known and celebrated as Mahesh Jayanti or Mahesh Navami.
In the year 2017, Mahesh Jayanti is on Saturday, 03.06.2017.
Important things about Mahesh Jayanti -
(1) It is said that Jeshtha Shukla Navami (Mahesh Navami) is the day of origin or formation of Maheshwari Community. 
(2) This day is dedicated to Lord Mahesh (Lord Shiva).
(3) Maheshwari community worship Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati on this day.
(4) At many places the people of Maheshwari community take out processions on this occasion. They sing prayers and Bhajans. Shiv Abhishek is also performed.
(5) People celebrate this festival with faith and dedication to Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati.
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'astromuhurat.com' wishes you a very happy Mahesh Jayanti.
"May this Mahesh Navami bring you peace, prosperity and joy !"

(10.4.3) Narad Jayanti 2017

Narad Jayanti 2017

When is Narad Jayanti in 2017

In the year 2017, Narad Jayanti is on Friday,12 May 2017.

Important things about Narad Jayanti :- 

(1) Narad Jayanti is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Narad Muni.

(2) Narad is also referred as Devrishi which means the sage of gods.

(3) Devrishi Narad is also known as the divine messenger. He has the power to visit all the three worlds i.e. Swarg Lok, Mrityu Lok and Patal Lok. He is source of information and carries the information from one place to another in no time. He always carries a Veena with him. In some cases his information may create a trouble to someone but his intention of giving information is always positive and benevolent. In the light of the above lines he can be called the  reporter in the modern sense.

(4) He is the devotee of Lord Vishnu.

(5) It is considered auspicious to read the Narad Puran and to go to the temple of Lord Vishnu. on Narad Jayanti.

'astromuhurat.com' wishes you a very happy Narad Jayanti.

(10.4.2) Mahaveer Jayanti / Mahavir Jayanti 2017

When is Mahaveer Jayanti celebrated :-
Mahavir Jayanti  is celebrated on Udai Vyapini Trayodashi in the Shukla Paksh of Chaitra month.
In the year 2017 Shri Mahavir Jayanti is on Sunday, 09 April, 2017.
Facts about Lord Mahaveer -

Father - Siddharth
Mother - Trishila
Wife - Yashoda
Birth - Chaitra Shukla Triyodashi
Birth Place - Kundan pur (Kundan Gram)
Nirvan - Kartik Krishna Amavasya.
Lord Mahaveer was the last and the twenty fourth Thirthankar of the Jain religion.He was born in 599 B.C. as a prince. At the age of thirty , he left his family and gave up his worldly possessions.He spent the next twelve years in silence and meditation.His aim was to conquer worldly desires and feelings.He spent the next thirty years in travelling the whole India.During this period he preached the people , the eternal truth which he had realized.At the age of 72 Lord Mahaveer died (got nirvan) on Kartik Krishna Amavasya.
Three jewels of Jain Philosophy - 
1. Samyak Darshan (right path)
2. Samyak gyan (right knowledge)
3. Samyak Charitra (right conduct)
Panch Maha Vart (Five great vows) of Jain religion -
1. Ahinsa (non violence)
2. Satya (truth)
3. Asteya (non stealing)
4. Aprigrah (non attachment)
5. Brahmacharya (celebacy)
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(10.4.1) Guru Nanak Jayanti 2016

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2016

When is Guru Nanak Jayanti - 

In the year 2016  Guru Nanak Jayanti is on Monday, 14.11.2016.. Kartik Shukal Purnima, Samwat 2073 . 

Why Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated:-

Guru Nanak Dev was the first Guru  and founder of the Sikhism or Sikh religion. He was born on Kartik Shukla Purnima at Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi about thirty miles from Lahore (Now in Pakistan). So the Sikhs celebrate kartik shukla Purnima as the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji. He was a poet and saint as well. He was a prophet of peace, love and truth. His message and teachings are universal. They are not bound with time and place. 

Celebrations -

Guru Nanak Jayanti is a very important festival of the Sikhs. They celebrate it with great joy and enthusiasm. On this day the people of the Sikh community decorate their houses. They reach Gurudwaras in the morning and participate in the Prabhat Pheris or processions which begin from the Gurudwaras. Guru Granth sahib is also carried in a procession. Five armed guards who represent the Panj Pyaras, head the procession. They carry Nishan sahib (the Sikh flag) with them. 

Langars -

On this day foodis also served to everyone free of charges without giving any importance to any creed or caste. The men, women and children take part in preparing and serving food which is known as the Kar Seva and considered as the part of their duty as a Sikh. 

Akand Path- 

It is the reading of Guru Granth Sahib. The festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti begins with the reading or recitation of Guru Granth sahib, which is the holy book of the Sikhs. It continues for 48 hours non-stop.

Important things about Guru Nanak Dev-

Guru Nanak Dev was the founder of the Sikh religion. He was also the first Guru.

Birth-  Guru Nanak was born on 15 April, 1469 at Rai Bhoi Di (ki) Talwandi. (Now it is Pakistan and known as Nankana sahib)

Death- He died on 22 September, 1539 AD.

Father- His father's name was Kalyan Chand Das Bedi, who was popularly known by Mehta Kalu. 

Mother- His mother's name was Mata Tripta.

Teachings- 
Guru Nank Dev's teachings are found in Guru Granth Sahib, a holy scripture of the Sikh religion. His message to the people was that there is one God who resides in every creature. Three basic things or guidelines of his teachings are -

(1)Vand Chakko (Vand Chakna)- People should share their wealth with others and help those who are in need.

(2)Kirat Karo (Kirat Karni)- People should earn their living honestly and accept the pains and pleasure as God's Gifts. 

(3)Naam Japana- People should meditate on God's name. It would eliminate their suffering and help them to live a happy life.

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(10.1.11) Hanuman Jayanti 2017

Hanuman Jayanti 2017 (the birth day of Hanuman ji)

Hanuman Jayanti / Hanuman Vrat

When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2017
In the year 2017 Hanuman Jayanti is on Tuesday, 11 April,2017.
Important  things about Hanuman Jayanti :-
1. Hanuman Jayanti is celebraed on Chaitra Shukla Purmina which is the birth day of monkey god hanuman .(There is  also other view about the birth of Hanuman . According to this view Kartik  Krishna Chaturdashi is the birthday of Hanuman . So some people celebrate this day as Hanuman Jayanti .)
2. It is an important festival of  the Hindus which is celebrated with joy and  zeal .
3. Hanuman ji is considered  as the incarnation of Lord Shiva.
4. Hanuman ji is the most faithful follower and devotee of lord Ram .He helped Ram in every difficult situation .
5.Hanuman ji is the symbol of  strength  and energy .He is also known as the Sankat mochan (one who removes the troubles and saves the person from hurdles and obstacles in life or reliever of all sufferings .) So people remember him in  good and bad times equally .
Celebrations :-
The devotees perform special puja of Hanuman ji on Hanuman Jayanti .They sing prayers and hymns related to Hanuman ji .In Hanuman temples some people do the Path of Sundar kand.Devoteed go to the Hanuman temples and apply tilak of sindur  to their foreheads. Some people observe Vrat on Hanuman Jayanti . 

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