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Sri Ram Navami= 2012: 1 April.

March 23rd, 2012


Ram Navami FestivalRam NavamiHappy Ram NavamiRam Navami Festival


Best wishes for SriRAM Navami
 
SriRama, Sita, Hanuman 

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At that time Ravan, king of Lanka, was terrorizing the people, and all were longing for liberation from his menace. Ravan had acquired great power because he had obtained from god Brahma the boon that he would never die at the hands of gods, or gandharvas, or yakshas (demigods) or demons. As he was not afraid of men he did not care to include men in the list of his potential slayers. So Brahmadev declared that Ravan would die at the hands of a man. Then the gods went to Vishnu with the request, “Dasarath is a glorious king. Please, take birth in the wombs of his three queens in four different degrees of your divinity.”

When Dasarath’s sacrifice came to an end a shining figure appeared over the sacrificial kund, and offered the king a divine beverage called “payasam” to be given to his queens Kausalya, Kaikayi, and Sumitra. In due time Kausalya gave birth to Rama, Kaikayi to Bharat and Sumitra to Laxman and Shatrugna. Rama was born at noon of the bright ninth day of Chaitra. He was believed to be the embodiment of half degree of Vishnu’s divinity, (ardha ounsh).

Legend:

Four storeys - even the original Ravana may not have been so tall. But this is the Kali Yuga, when evil is supposed to assume an even more terrifying form. Ravana has his moments of glory, and that too, on Rama Navami, the birthday of Rama.

The effigy of the ten-headed Ravana swaggers through the town, wearing a gaudy crown and exaggerated moustache, with shouting hordes following. But once Ravana reaches the open ground that is his final destination, he is suddenly deserted by most of his “followers” - because the noble Rama has made his appearance.


In the end, righteousness does triumph, even in Kali Yuga. Rama engages him in battle, and finally pierces him with a potent arrow. And the huge effigy of Ravana, filled to bursting with firecrackers, is set alight, and explodes into a thousand bits amid loud cheers from the crowd and shouts of Jai Shri Ram. This ritual is an important part of the Rama Navami celebrations in most parts of North India.


Rama Navami falls on the ninth day of the shukla paksha, or bright phase of the moon, in the lunar month of Chaitra (April-May). The first day of Chaitra , or Ugadi, also marks the beginning of the Indian year.


Rama is one of the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu, and one of the two most popular, along with Krishna. Consequently, Rama Navami is widely celebrated, though not on the scale of festivals like Diwali or Dussehra.


According to legend, Rama was born at noon. Rama is the epitome of perfection, the uttama purusha, fulfilling all his duties towards both family and subjects.


Rama was the first of the four sons of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya. When it was time for Rama to be made crown-prince, his stepmother, Kaikeyi, got Dasharatha to send him to the forest for 14 years. His wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana also accompanied him. In the forest, Sita was kidnapped by Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. Rama, together with Hanuman and the monkey army, built a bridge to Lanka, killed Ravana, and brought Sita back.


It is believed that listening to the story of Rama cleanses the soul. Meditating on the noble Rama and chanting his name is believed to ease the pains of life and lead one to moksha, or liberation. It is also common practice to chant the name of Rama while rocking babies to sleep.


Significance:

Though Rama Navami is a major festival for Vaishnavites, it is widely celebrated by worshippers of Shiva, too. It is considered auspicious to undertake a fast on the day in the name of Rama. The more devout fast for nine days, from Ugadi to Rama Navami. The objective of the fast is not to ask for special favours of the deity but to seek perfection as a human being. Devotees perform elaborate pujas and chant the name of Rama. Temples of Rama have special services and bhajan sessions through the day.

One significant and popular element of the celebration is the Ramayana parayana, a discourse on the Ramayana, by a pundit or a professional story-teller. It usually lasts nine days, beginning on Ugadi and ending on Rama Navami. A skilled story-teller who can liven up the event by weaving in contemporary events attracts massive crowds.


Since Rama is also one of the most sung-about deities in Indian classical music and literature, week-long (and sometimes, month-long) musical programmes are organised.


Sacred places associated with Rama, like Ayodhya, Ujjain and Rameshwaram, draw tens of thousands of devotees. In Rameshwaram, thousands take a ritual bath in the sea before worshipping at the Ramanathaswamy temple.


Many places in North India host fairs in connection with the festival, culminating in spectacular fireworks on Rama Navami. 



The Ram Navami celebrates the joyous birth of Lord Rama. Ayodhya was the cynosure of all eyes, as King Dasharath finally had an heir to the throne. Lord Rama an avatar of lord Vishnu, agreed to come down to earth to fight the mighty Ravana.

 

Rama Mantra
Neelambhuj shyamalkomlang Sita Samaropitvambhagam
Pano Mahasaikacharoochapam
Namame Ramam Raghuvanshnatham


Rama Gayatri Mantra
Om Daserathaya Vidhmahe
Sita Vallabhaya Dheemahe
Thanno Rama Prachodayath.
 
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Ram Navami 
celebrated in order to commemorate 
the birth of Lord Rama. 

As Rama was considered 
the seventh incarnation of Lord Maha Vishnu, 
the festival is held in high regard by Hindus 
all over the world. 

On this day, 
he devotees of Ram all over the world

observe fast and engage
 in the worship of Ram.

 It is said that
 Ram Navamiis the oldest festival 
in the Earth from time immemorial, 
Ram Navami is the festival of masses.


Apart from God or avtar (incarnation) of God, 
Lord Ram is regarded as an ideal king, 
ideal sonideal husband and an ideal brother.

It is said that 
Ram naam 
(the name of Lord Rama)in itself is a divine mantra 
and simply chanting this Ram (Ra ma) helps 
one to attain salvation.

 The Mantra ‘Ra ma’ is called the Thaaraka mantra.
It is a combination of ‘Namasivaya mantra’ 
and the‘Om Namo Narayanaya maha mantra’
 thereby representing the union of Shiva and Narayana.
 Another popular mantra of Rama is 
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“Shri Ram, Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram”. 

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Maha Shivaratri 2012 is on February 20, Monday

February 15th, 2012
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Mahashivaratri Festival

Mahashivaratri Festival or the ‘The Night of Shiva’ is celebrated with devotion and religious fervor in honor of Lord Shiva, one of the deities of Hindu Trinity. Shivaratri falls on the moonless 14th night of the new moon in the Hindu month of Phalgun, which corresponds to the month of February - March in English Calendar. Celebrating the festival of Shivaratri devotees observe day and night fast and perform ritual worship of Shiva Lingam to appease Lord Shiva.

According to legend,this day marks the wedding anniversary of Lord Shiva and Parvati. With the marriage to Parvathi,the devotees had a god with form or Sagun Brahman. Without Parvathi, Shiva was a Nirgun Brahman or a formless entity. There is also the belief that Shiva manifested himself in the form of the Linga on this holy day.

The second legend attributes Shivaratri as a form of thanksgiving to the Lord, for protecting the universe from destruction. During Samudra Mathana or churning of the ocean, a deadly poison emanated. The poison was so deadly that even a drop would have destroyed the universe. When the gods to beseech him for help. Lord Shiva’s stomach represents the universe, so he drank the poison, but held it at his neck, turning it blue.That is why devotees hail him as Neelakanth.

Another legend says, on this day of Mahashivaratri, Lord Shiva performed a special dance, the Thandava Nritya or the cosmic dance of creation,preservation and destruction. In this dance, Shiva destroys the old world and creates a new one. His dance represents the energy flowing through the world giving it the seasons, day and night and birth and death.

There is a fourth legend associated with Maha Shivaratri. Once, a hunter was unsuccessfully looking for a prey in the forest. He couldn’t find anything for the whole day. Towards evening, he climbed on a Bael tree and continued his wait. As he was drinking some water he had picked up at a stream earlier, a few drops fell on the ground below. Impatient with his wait, he plucked a few bael leaves and drops them down as well. Soon, a female deer or doe comes to the spring. When the hunter takes aim, the deer, having seen him, implores him to wait a just little bit more so that she can bid farewell to her kids. The hunter agrees. When the female deer comes back, the male deer accompanying her asks the hunter to shoot him instead. The foals then come forward and also plead with the hunter to take their lives instead. The hunter is moved with their sacrificial nature and unity and lets them all go. When he alights from the tree, he is pleasantly surprised to see Lord Shiva there.

Actually, underneath the bael tree, there was a Shiva Lingam nestled in the thicket there. The hunter had unknowingly worshipped that lingam by sprinkling water and throwing bael leaves on it. When he had exhibited compassion to the deer family even in dire hunger, he had pleased Lord Shiva. As a result, Lord Shiva bestowed wealth and prosperity on him. From that day, the Shiva lingam is worshipped on this auspicious day, and hailed as Maha Shivaratri.


 

 


When is Shivaratri?

Maha Shivaratri 2012 is on February 20, Monday

Auspicious festival of Mahashivaratri falls on the 13th or the 14th night of the new moon during Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Phalgun. The Sanskrit term, Krishna Paksha means the period of waning moon or the dark fortnight and Phalguna corresponds to the month of February - March in English Calendar. Shivaratri Festival is celebrated on a moonless night. According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri or ‘Shiva’s Great Night’ symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Many however, believe, Shivaratri is the night when Lord Shiva performed the Tandava Nritya - the dance of primordial creation, preservation and destruction. Celebrating the festival in a customary manner, devotees give a ritual bath to the Lingam with the panchagavya - milk, sour milk, urine, butter and dung. Celebrations of Shivaratri Festival mainly take place at night. Devotees of Lord Shiva throng Shiva temples across the country and spend ‘the Night of Lord Shiva’ by chanting verses and hymns in praise of the Lord. The festival holds special meaning for the ladies. They pray to Goddess Parvati also called ‘Gaura’, the giver of ’suhag’ for good husbands, marital bliss and a long and prosperous married life. Significance of Shivaratri in Hinduism Festival of Mahashivaratri has tremendous significance in Hinduism. According to sacred scriptures, ritual worship of Lord Shiva on Shivratrifestival that falls on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Phalgun pleases Lord Shiva the most. This fact is said to have been declared by Lord Shiva himself, when his consort Parvati asked him as to which ritual performed by his devotees pleases him the most. Even till date, devotees of Lord Shiva perform the ritual worship of Shivratri with care and devotion. They observe day and nigh fast and give sacred bath to Shiva Linga with honey, milk, water etc. Hindus consider it extremely auspicious to worship Lord Shiva on a Shivaratri as it is believed that worship of Lord Shiva with devotion and sincerity absolves a devotee of past sins. The devotee reaches the abode of Lord Shanker and lives there happily. He is also liberated from the cycle of birth and death and attains moksha or salvation. Significance of Shivaratri for Women Mahashivratri Festival is also considered to be an extremely significant festival by women. Married and unmarried women observe fast and perform Shiva Puja with sincerity to appease Goddess Parvati who is also regarded as ‘Gauri’ - one who bestows marital bliss and long and prosperous married life. Unmarried women also pray for a husband like Lord Shiva who is regarded as the ideal husband. 




 
 
 
 

 

 


The Shiva Linga is the most common object of worship all over India. But twelve such stones are considered more important and are known as Jyotirlinga. They are situated in the following places:


    Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh


    Rameshwar in Tamil Nadu


    Bhimashankar in Daminyal near Pune in Maharashtra


    Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh


    Somanath in Saurashtra


    Nageshwar in Dwarka


    Mallika1 in Uttar Pradesh,


    Kedarnath in the Himalayas,


    Dhushmeshwar in Ellora near Aurangabad


    Trimbakeshwar near Nashik


    Vishvanath in Benares (Kshi) and


    Vaidyanath in Parli in Marathvada.



 
 
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Birth of Lord Shiva.=Har Har MahaDev

February 11th, 2012


According to one legend, shiva initial materialize when Brahma and Vishnu were arguing regarding which of them was more powerful. Their quarrel was interrupted by the unexpected look of a large burning pillar whose roots and branches complete outside sight into the earth and sky. Brahma became a goose and flew up to locate the top of the pillar, even as turned into a boar and dug in to the ground to appear for its roots. Unsuccessful in their search, the two god’s arrival and saw Shiva surface from an opening in the support. Recognize Shiva’s huge power, they established him as the third ruler of the universe.

Lord Shiva-God of formation of universe and he is as well referred has destructor. His huge position is to balance the good and evil events. Though this balance gets disturb he destroys the creation for the formation of next cycle. He is a deity of exercise in the cyclic practice of formation.


Lord Shiva is the lord of mercy. He guards the devotees since evil forces, trouble and suffering of their devotees.

He materialize with unclad body through tiger skin in his body, three matted locks on his head, Goddesses Ganga on his chief and he has a third eye and has a snake on his correct shoulder and he wear Kundalas, Rudraksha necklace.

He materialize with unclad body through tiger hide in his body, present matted locks on his skull, Goddesses Ganga on his skull and he has a third eye and has a snake on his correct accept and he wears kundalas, Rudraksha necklace.

His exterior symbolizes his behavior. The unclad body shows that he is a resource of whole universe. 3 metted locks are the integration of material, mental and spiritual energies. Goddesses Ganga shows destruction of sin, knowledge and bestows with information, peace and cleanliness. The third eye indicates the religious information and power. While he opens the third eye, the rotation of construction starts. The 108 beads represent the elements used in making of the earth. The tiger skin represents his potential power.

Lord Shiva has 1,008 names, including Mahadeva, Mahesh, Rudra, Neelkantha, and Ishwar. He is also called Mahayogi, or the huge ascetic, who represent the main form of serious penance and abstract thought, which results in salvation Shiva is supposed to survive in many variety. His mainly regular illustration is as a dark-skinned severe with a blue throat. Typically seated cross-legged on a tiger skin, Shiva’s hair is matted and coiled on his chief, adorned with a snake and a crescent moon. Ganga is forever depicted smooth out of his topknot.

Shiva has four arms and three eyes. The third eye, in the center of his forehead is forever closed and simply opens to destroy an evil doer. A garland of skulls, rudraksha bead, or a snake hangs from his neck. Lord Shiva also carries snakes as armlets and bracelets. The serpent, contest, despised and fear by all further creatures, establish a place of honour on Shiva’s holy being, just because he was enthused by their plight.

In single offer, Shiva hold his trishul, the Pinaka the trishul regularly has a damaru or wait beat joined to it. In a different hand, he holds a conch defense, and in the third, a rudraksha rosary, a club, or a bow. Individual hands are typically empty, raised in an indication of approval and defense. The added points to his foot, anywhere the devotee is certain of salvation. He carries a tiger or leopard skin around his waist, and his high body is typically bare, but dirty with ashes, as befits an ascetic.


His third eye is supposed to have emerged when Parvati, in a playful mood, covered his eyes with her hands. At once, the universe was plunged into darkness and there was chaos. To restore arrange, Shiva created a different eye on his forehead, from which emerged fire to return light.
The light from this eye is supposed to be extremely influential, and as a result destructive. Shiva opens his third eye only in anger, and the criminal is burnt to cinders.

The name Lord Shiva does not emerge in the Vedas. Though he is recognized with the Vedic god Rudra, lord of songs, sacrifice, and nourishment, the healer of diseases and provider of property. According to the Shiva Purana Shiva is said to contain five faces, related to his five tasks, the panchakriya formation, organization, destruction, awareness, and grace. His five faces are related with the formation of the holy syllable Om.

Shiva is supposed to live o Mount Kailash, a mountain in the Himalayas. His vehicle is Nandi the bull and his weapon, the trishul.Shiva’s wife is Parvati, who is as well thought to be a part of Shiva. One of the mainly well-liked forms of Shiva is that of Ardhanarishvara.


According to a legend in the Puranas, Brahma was ineffective of making. He propitiated Shiva who catch this form and separated Parvati from his body. Parvati has numerous incarnations, like Kali, Durga, and Uma. Their sons are Kartikeya andGanesh.

Bhagwan God Shiva is invented to contain a huge number of attendants, called ganas. These mythological beings have human bodies with animal heads. Bhagwan Shiva’s son Ganesha is the head of the ganas.

Across the state, present are hundreds of holy place and shrines devoted to shiva. He typically worshipped in the structure of a Shivalinga, and also as a deity. He is worshipped by offering flowers, except the Ketaki Brahma Bel trees, milk, and sandalwood attach are also nice to him. Present is a particular arati to shiva and numerous hymns and poems in his praise.

Present there is lot of stories in the Puranas about the origin of Shiva According to the Vishnu Purana, at the establishment of this kalpa Brahma required a child and meditated for one. At present, a child appeared on his lap and started crying. While asked by Brahma why he was crying, the child replied that it was because he did not have a name Brahma then named him Rudra, meaning “howler”.

Though the child cried seven added times and was given seven more names. Shiva as a result has eight forms: Rudra, Sharva, Bhava, Ugra, Bhima, Pashupati, Ishana, and Mahadeva, which, according to the Shiva Purana, write to the earth, water, fire, wind, sky, a yogi called Kshetragya, the sun, and the moon respectively. Throughout the samudra manthan, when poison was churn out of the ocean, Shiva is said to have swallowed it to save the planet from destruction. Since he drank the poison, Parvati clasped his throat securely so that the poison was churned out of the ocean, Because of this, he is known as Neelkantha, the blue-necked one.


Bhagwan Shiva decided an irregular boon to a demon called Bhasmasura who wish that if he situated his hand on anyone’s leader, that person would turn to ashes. No earlier was his need resolute than he menaced Shiva himself, who took to his heels and was saved by Vishnu in the form of Mohini, mutual their energies and formed Hari-hara putra later, recognized with Sasta or Aiyappa, a celibate tribal deity in kerala, whose cult is currently huge in India. He lives on in Mohiniattam, the feminine equal of Kerala’s dance theatre, Kathakali.


Bhagwan Shiva is the maker of dance and of the initial 16 rhythmic syllables still uttered, since which the Sanskrit language was born. His dance of anger is called the Roudra Tandava and his dance, and they begged him to dance over. Lord Shiva promised to do so in the heart of his devotees and in a blessed grove in Tamil Nadu, everywhere the great temple of Chidambaram was build, the merely one in all Indian devoted to Shiva as Nataraja, the lord of dance. It is supposed that on the 13th day of every bright lunar fortnight after 6 o’clock in the evening, falls a blessed hour called Pradosha Worshipping Lord Shiva at this time is akin to worshipping all the powers.


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Cremation ground: 
Shiva sitting in the cremation ground signifies that He is the controller of death in the physical world.
Matted locks: 
The three matted locks on the head of the Lord convey the idea that integration of the physical, mental and spiritual energies is the ideal of yoga.
Tiger skin:
A tiger skin symbolizes potential energy.
 
The crescent moon: 
The crescent moon is only one of His ornaments.
 
Three eyes: 
Lord Shiva, also called Tryambaka Deva, is depicted as having three eyes: the sun is His right eye, the moon the left eye and fire the third eye.
 
Nandi: 
The bull is associated with Shiva and said to be His vehicle.
 
Kundalas (two ear rings):
Two Kundalas, Alakshya and Niranjan in the ears of the Lord symbolize the Shiva and Shakti (male and female) or Ardha-Nariswara principle of creation.
Kamandalu: 
A water pot (Kamandalu) made from a dry pumpkin contains nectar and is shown on the ground next to Shiva signifies that, an individual must break away from attachment to the physical world and clean his inner self of egoistic desires in order to experience the bliss of the Self.
A snake (Vasuki Naga): 
The snake is shown curled three times around the neck of the Lord and is looking towards His right side. The three coils of the snake symbolize the past, present and future - time in cycles.
 
Rudraksha necklace:
Rudra is another name of Shiva. Rudraksha necklace worn by the Lord illustrates that He uses His cosmic laws firmly - without compromise - to maintain law and order in the universe.
Ganga:
Ganga, symbolically represented on the head of the Lord by a female (Mother Ganga) with a jet of water emanating from her mouth and falling on the ground, signifies that the Lord destroys sin, removes ignorance, and bestows knowledge, purity and peace on the devotees.
 
Snake around the neck:
The snakes to symbolize the yogic power of Lord Shiva with which He dissolves and recreates the universe.
Varda Mudra: 
Lord Shiva’s right hand is shown in a boon- bestowing and blessing pose, which annihilates evil, grants boons, bestows grace, destroys ignorance, and awakens wisdom in His devotees.
Trident (Trisula): 
A three-pronged trident shown adjacent to the Lord symbolizes His three fundamental powers (shakti) of will (iccha), action (kriya) and knowledge (jnana). 
Damaru (drum): Damaru symbolizes the two utterly dissimilar states of existence, unmanifest and manifest.
Half-open eyes: 
When the Lord opens His eyes, a new cycle of creation emerges and when He closes them, the universe dissolves for creation of the next cycle. The half-open eyes convey the idea that creation is going through cyclic process, with no beginning no end.


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Shani Peyarchi Pooja on 21-December-2011

December 21st, 2011



Shani Peyarchi   
 Sani Peyarchi 
21-December-2011  
 
About Shani Peyarchi  

Shanee (Saturn), the Lord that brings us all good things transits from Kanni Rasi (Virgo) to Thulam Rasi (Libra) on Wednesday 21st December, 2011 at 07.14 AM and is going to remain there for the next two and half years. This shift is going to bring in mixed fortunes.

Rasis/Signs affected by Shani Peyarchi
Thulam (Libra) Kanni (Virgo) Meenam (Pisces)
Vrischikam (Scorpio) Kadagam (Cancer) Mesham (Aries)


It is advised that persons in all Rasis in general and those born in the above Rasis in particular perform Poojas to appease Lord Shani.

THIRUNALLAR (near Karaikal TAMIL NADU) is the temple for Saneeswarar and is one among the Nava Graha Stalams. The presiding deity here is Shaneeswara Baghawan with goddess Praneswari.





Silpa Ratnakara, describes Shani as black hued, having eagle as his mount, wields sula, wearing blue garments, blue flowers and ornaments. In the south, the crow is represented as his vehicle. Nala was seized by Saturn and he had to undergo several troubles on that account. Finally he bathed in Nala Tirtham, a sacred pond in Tanjore District near Karaikkal and got rid of the seizure.

Birth of Saturn : Samja, the wife of the Sun could not bear the intense heat of her husband. She created a duplicate of her form called Chaya, left her in the house and went away to her parents. The Sun not aware of this plot lived with Chaya, thinking her to be his wife, she begot a son to Sun and he is Saturn.

21-December-2011


 Sani Peyarchi Special Pooja
Saneeswarar Temple
Only Navagraha Stalam for Lord Saneeswarar

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Pooja Date : 21-December-2011

SANI  STOTRAM
Devata : Shani
Adhi Devata : Prajapathi
Pratyadhi Devata : Yama
STOTRAM
Neelaanjana-samabhaasam/Ravi-putram-yamaa-grajam
Chaaya-Maarthaanda-sambhootham/
tham-namaami-Shanaischaram
Meaning
The one who is blue, one who is like charcoal, one who is the son of Surya and the brother of Yama, one who is born to Chaaya and Surya, I prostrate to that Shanaishwara.
SHANEE  ASTOTHARA  SHATA  NAMA  VALI
Aum shanaescaraya Namah
Aum shantaya Namah
Aum sarvabhistapradayine Namah
Aum sharanyaya Namah
Aum vagenyaya Namah
Aum sarveshaya Namah
Aum saumyaya Namah
Aum suramvandhaya Namah
Aum suralokaviharine Namah
Aum sukhasonapavishtaya Namah
Aum sundaraya Namah
Aum ghanaya Namah
Aum ghanarupaya Namah
Aum ghanabharanadharine Namah
Aum ghanasaravilepaya Namah
Aum khadyotaya Namah
Aum mandaya Namah
Aum mandaceshtaya Namah
Aum maha-niyaguna-atmane Namah
Aum martyapavanapadaya Namah
Aum maheshaya Namah
Aum dhayaputraya Namah
Aum sharvaya Namah
Aum shatatuniradharine Namah
Aum carasthirasvabhavaya Namah
Aum acamcalaya Namah
Aum nilavarnaya Namah
Aum nityaya Namah
Aum nilanjana-nibhaya Namah
Aum nilambara-vibhushaya Namah
Aum nishcalaya Namah
Aum vedyaya Namah
Aum vidhi-rupaya Namah
Aum virodha-dhara-bhumaye Namah
Aum bhedaspadasvabhavaya Namah
Aum vajradehaya Namah
Aum vairagyadaya Namah
Aum viraya Namah
Aum vitarogabhayaya Namah
Aum vipatparampareshaya Namah
Aum vishva-vandyaya Namah
Aum gridhnavahaya Namah
Aum gudhaya Namah
Aum kurmangaya Namah
Aum kurupine Namah
Aum kutsitaya Namah
Aum gunadhyaya Namah
Aum gocaraya Namah
Aum avidhya-mula-nashaya Namah
Aum vidhya-avidhya-svarupine Namah
Aum ayushyakaranaya Namah
Aum apaduddhartre Namah
Aum vishnu-bhaktaya Namah
Aum vishine Namah
Aum vividhagamavedine Namah
Aum vidhistutyaya Namah
Aum vandhyaya Namah
Aum virupa-akshaya Namah
Aum varishthaya Namah
Aum garishthaya Namah
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What are Vedas? (An Introduction)

November 9th, 2011
What are Vedas? (An Introduction)

The Vedas are considered the earliest literary record of Indo-Aryan civilization, and the most sacred books of India. They are the original scriptures of Hindu teachings, and contain spiritual knowledge encompassing all aspects of our life. Vedic literature with its philosophical maxims has stood the test of time and is the highest religious authority for all sections of Hindus in particular and for mankind in general.


Vedas means wisdom, knowledge or vision, and it manifests the language of the gods in human speech. The laws of the Vedas regulate the social, legal, domestic and religious customs of the Hindus to the present day. All the obligatory duties of the Hindus at birth, marriage, death etc. owe their allegiance to the Vedic ritual. They draw forth the thought of successive generation of thinkers, and so contain within it the different strata of thought.

Origin of the Vedas

The Vedas are probably the earliest documents of the human mind and is indeed difficult to say when the earliest portions of the Vedas came into existence. As the ancient Hindus seldom kept any historical record of their religious, literary and political realization, it is difficult to determine the period of the Vedas with precision. Historians provide us many guesses but none of them is free from ambiguity.

Who wrote the Vedas?

It is believed that humans did not compose the revered compositions of the Vedas, which were handed down through generations by the word of mouth from time immemorial. The general assumption is that the Vedic hymns were either taught by God to the sages or that they were revealed themselves to the sages who were the seers or mantradrastas of the hymns. The Vedas were mainly compiled by Vyasa Krishna Dwaipayana around the time of Lord Krishna (c. 1500 BC)

Classification of the Vedas

The Vedas are four: The Rig-Veda, the Sama Veda, the Yajur Veda and the Atharva Veda, the Rig Veda being the main. The four Vedas are collectively known as Chathurveda, of which the first three Vedas viz., Rig Veda, Sama Veda and Yajur Veda agree in form, language and content. 

1]The Rig Veda: The Book of Mantra

The Rig Veda is a collection of inspired songs or hymns and is a main source of information on the Rig Vedic civilization. It is the oldest book in any Indo-European language and contains the earliest form of all Sanskrit  mantras that date back to 1500 B.C. - 1000 B.C. Some scholars date the Rig Veda as early as 12000 BC - 4000 B.C. The Rig-Vedic samhita or collection of mantras consists of 1,017 hymns or �suktas�, covering about 10,600 stanzas, divided into eight �astakas� each having eight adhayayas or chapters, which are sub-divided into various groups. The hymns are the work of many authors or seers called rishis. There are seven primary seers identified: Atri, Kanwa,Vashistha, Vishwamitra, Jamadagni, Gotama and Bharadwaja. The rig Veda accounts in detail the social, religious, political and economic background of the Rig-Vedic civilization. Even though monotheism characterizes some of the hymns of Rig Veda, naturalistic polytheism and monism can be discerned in the religion of the hymns of Rig Veda

2]The Sama Veda: The Book of Song

The Sama Veda is purely a liturgical collection of melodies (saman). The hymns in the Sama Veda, used as musical notes, were almost completely drawn from the Rig Veda and have no distinctive lessons of their own. Hence, its text is a reduced version of the Rig Veda. As Vedic Scholar David Frawley puts it, if the Rig Veda is the word, Sama Veda is the song or the meaning, if Rig Veda is the knowledge, Sama Veda is its realization, if Rig Veda is the wife, the Sama Veda is her husband.

3]The Yajur Veda: The Book of Ritual

The Yajur Veda is also a liturgical collection and was made to meet the demands of a ceremonial religion. The Yajur Veda practically served as a guidebook for the priests who execute sacrificial acts muttering simultaneously the prose prayers and the sacrificial formulae (yajus). It is similar to ancient Egypt Book of the Dead. There are no less than six complete recessions of Yajur Veda - Madyandina, Kanva, Taittiriya, Kathaka, Maitrayani and Kapishthala.

4]The Atharva Veda: The Book of Spell

The last of the Vedas, this is completely different from the other three Vedas and is next in importance to Rig-Veda with regard to history and sociology. A different spirit pervades this Veda. Its hymns are of a more diverse character than the Rig Veda and are also simpler in language. In fact, many scholars do not consider it part of the Vedas at all. The Atharva Veda consists of spells and charms prevalent at its time, and portrays a  clearer picture of the Vedic society.


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Happy Thiruvannamalai Maha Karthigai Deepam Festival - 2011

November 8th, 2011

Let this deepam brings U brightened and enlightened life like the light of Lamp


Kaarthigai Deepam is a festival of lights, celebrated in the Tamil month of Kaarthigai. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the Kaarthigai month which coincides with Krithikai star. It is also considered as the extension of the Deepavali festival. In some houses, they double the number of lamps every day from the day of Deepavali and this way, they end up with a number of lamps on the day of Kaarthigai Deepam. 


It is celebrated in a special manner in Thiruvannamalai. Lord Shiva asks Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu to find out the exact location of his head and his feet. Since Lord Shiva takes a gigantic form, they are not able to find out anywhere. Then Lord Shiva takes the form of a jyothi (light of fire) on the hill of Thiruvannamali. Therefore, this festival is also known as Annamalai Deepam. Here, a special torch is lighted on the zenith of the hill and it is believed that Lord Shiva’s jothi will be visible on this day. 

Lord Muruga took the form of six babies in a lake called “Saravana Poigai”. On this day, all his six forms were united by Parvathi(his mother) and this way, he had six faces. Special poojas are performed to Lord Muruga. 

On this day, people clean the houses. In the evening, they draw kolams (rangoli) in the front of the house and also place some lamps on it. The lamps(Agal) are placed in the pooja and lighted. Then the Deeparathana is done in which the lamps are moved to different places in the house. The lamps glow all over the streets on this day. The lamps are arranged near the doors and windows and also in the balconies. In this way, people of Tamil Nadu celebrate Kaarthigai Deepam for three days. 

Thiruvannamalai Maha Karthigai Deepam Festival - 2011
 
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Many festivals are celebrated at Arunachaleswarar temple in Tiruvannamalai throughout the year. Among themKarthigai Deepam is the most significant festival that is celebrated with pomp and gaiety at Arunachaleswarar temple.In this year Karthikai Deepam falls on 8th December 2011. This Karthikai Deepam is celebrated as a ten day festival and it widely known as Karthigai Brahmotsavam.

The first day (29.11.2011) Karthika Deepam festival begins with the hosting of the flag signifying the commencement of the festival also known as Dwajaroghanam. In the morning and night Lord Arunachaleswarar will be taken out on the silver vahana for procession. The Panchamurthis(Panchamurthigal) are also taken out in the procession. The Panchamurthigal are Lord Ganapathi, Lord Murugan, Lord Sandeswarar, Lord Arunachaleswarar and Goddess Parvathi. These processions are carried out on different vahanas after the Deeparadhana is done at the kalyana mandapam.

The second day (30.11.2011) Karthigai Deepam festival commences with the Lord Panchamurthigal coming on Indira Vimanam the chariot of Lord Indira.

The third day (1.12.2011) Karthigai Deepam festival the ceremony begins at night with the Lord Panchamurthigal coming in procession majestically on the Simha vahana, the chariot of lion. 

On the fourth day (2.12.2011) of Karthikai Deepam the Lord Panchamurthigal comes in the procession that starts at night on the kamadhenu vahanam. The auspicious tree Karpaviruksha is also on the side of the lord. This tree is believed to grant all the wishes that the devotees seek without fail.

The fifth day (3.12.2011) Karthikai Deepam festival begins at night. This procession on the silver rishaba vahanam is very appealing and splendid to witness. Lord Panchamurthigal goes on this vahana that is about 25 feet tall. A big umbrella with about 17 feet in diameter is carried along in the procession.

The sixth day (4.12.2011) Karthigai Deepam festival commences with a night procession of Lord Panchamurthigal on the silver chariot that is beautifully crafted and simply imposing when it comes around the temple.

The seventh day (5.12.2011) of Karthikai Deepam festival Lord Panchamurthigal starts with the procession on the Maha ratham that is very huge and it almost occupies the full width of the road. This ratham is made of pure wood that is strong and rugged. 

The eight day (6.12.2011) Karthigai Deepam festival begins at night with the Lord Panchamurthigal going out on procession on the huge horse vahana. The speciality of this horse is that all the four legs of this horse are in the air and they do not touch the ground.

On the ninth day (7.12.2011) of Karthigai Deepam festival the devotees can witness Lord Panchamurthigal going out procession on the Kailasa Vahanam. This ceremony is mostly conducted on the ninth night.

The tenth day (8.12.2011) Karthigai Deepam festival starts at around four o clock in the early hours and the Bharani Deepam is lit at the temple. In the evening the Mahadeepam is lit on the top of the hill at around six o clock. This is a very important ceremony during the Karthigai Deepam festival at Tiruvannamalai. Arunachaleswarar is said to be visually represented in the form of agni on the hill top. There is a very mammoth gathering on this day at the Arunachaleswarar temple to witness this glorious and sacred event. The night ceremony starts with Lord Periya nayagar going out procession on the Rishaba vahanam that is made of gold. This is another spectacular event at Arunachaleswar temple at Tiruvannamalai.

Theppam

9.12.2011 - Lord Chandrasekarar,
10.12.2011 - Lord Parasakthi,
11.12.2011 - Lord Subramaniar
goes in the boat and this is called Theppam, since it carried out in the tank. Lord Arunachaleswarar goes procession round the hill, known as Girivalam or pradhiksahana. With this ceremony the Karthigai Deepam festival at Arunachaleswarar temple comes to a grand conclusion with the devotees taking back home some divine blessings and memories from this ancient holy city Tiruvannamalai.

Ariel view of Arunachala temple in Tiruvannamalai..
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Temple at the time of festival with lights :) 
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Five Gods in front of temple mandabam..
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Annamalayar in Chariot.. 
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Closer view of Arunachaleshvar..
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The mountain where the deepam will be lighted on tenth day of the festival.. 
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Lighting deepam at the top of the mountain..
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Decorative Diyas for Diwali

October 25th, 2011

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Legends Of Diwali, Diwali Legends, Diwali History

October 24th, 2011


Legends Of Diwali, Diwali Legends, Diwali History,

There are many legends associated with the origin of the festival of lights. The fesitval is dedicated to various gods and goddesse. The basic ideology behid the celebration is the abundance of autumn harvest. The other legends associated with the deepavali festival is given below: 

The Legends of Diwali 

Visit Us @ www.MumbaiHangOut.OrgGoddess Lakshmi : It is said that during the churning of the ocean (samudra-manthan), Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth, was incarnated on the new moon day (amaavasyaa) of the Kartik month. Hence the association of Diwali with Goddess Lakshmi. 

Visit Us @ www.MumbaiHangOut.OrgVishnu Rescued Lakshmi: On this very day, Lord Vishnu rescued Lakshmi from the prison of King Bali. Lord Vishnu was in his fifth incarnation as Vaman-avtaara. This is another reason of worshipping Ma Larkshmi on Diwali.

Visit Us @ www.MumbaiHangOut.OrgLakshmi, Kali and Saraswati:Diwali also celebrates the gracious nature of the three goddesses. Dhanteras (two days before Diwali) is dedicated to Lakshmi. Her blessings are essential for a prosperous life. Kali-Chudash (the day before Diwali) is dedicated to Maha Kali. We seek Her strength, physical, mental and spiritual to maintain the wealth we have to lead a happy life. Diwali is also dedicated to goddess Saraswati. Knowledge is the ultimate wealth as it cannot be taken away from you and it often defeats brute force.

Visit Us @ www.MumbaiHangOut.OrgKrishna Killed Narakaasur: On the day before Diwali, Lord Krishna killed the demon king Narakaasur. He rescued 16,000 women from his prison. The celebration of this freedom went on for two days including the Diwali day as a victory festival. 

Visit Us @ www.MumbaiHangOut.OrgThe Return of the Pandavas: According to the great epic ‘Mahabharata’, when the Pandavas appeared from their 12 years of banishment, it was ‘Kartik Amavashya’ . The subjects who loved the Pandavas celebrated the day by lighting the earthen lamps. 

Visit Us @ www.MumbaiHangOut.OrgThe Victory of Rama: According to the epic ‘Ramayana’, it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after conquering Lanka and defeating Ravana. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and brightened it like never before. The darkest night of the year was transformed to a glorious morning as Rama returned to his ancestral kingdom of Ayodhya. 

Coronation of Vikramaditya: One of the greatest Hindu King Vikramaditya was coronated on the Diwali day.

Dhanteras / Dhantrayodashi

October 22nd, 2011




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hanteras falls on the thirteenth day of the month of ashwin. The word “Dhan” means wealth. As such this day of the five-day diwali festival has a great importance for the rich mercantile community of western India. Houses and business premises are renovated and decorated. Entrances are made colorful with lovely traditional motifs of rangoli designs to welcome the goddess of wealth and prosperity. To indicate her long-awaited arrival, small footprints are drawn with rice flour and vermilion powder all over the houses. Lamps are kept burning all through the nights. On this auspicious day women purchase some gold or silver or at least one or two new utensils. Pooja is performed in the evenings when tiny diyas of clay are lighted to drive away the shadows of evil spirits. “Bhajans”-devotional songs- are sung in praise of Goddess Lakshmi.

���Dhanteras is also known as Dhantrayodashi, and takes place two days before Diwali, in honour of Dhanavantri, the physician of the gods and an incarnation of Vishnu.

���The legend of Samudramanthan is at the heart of these celebrations. Lord Indra was cursed by sage Durvasa that �The pride of wealth has entered his head and let Lakshmi leave him.” On account of Durvasa’s curse, Lakshmi left Indra and went away. As Lakshmi is the goddess of power, bravery, enthusiasm and radiance left, Devendra’s life became miserable. The demons that were waiting for such an opportunity invaded heaven, defeated Indra. He lost his kingdom and hid out of the sight of the demons.

���A number of years passed. Indra’s teacher Brihaspati thought of finding a way out for Indra’s troubles. He went with the gods to Brahma, who went to Vishnu, A way was found out of it. The sea of milk was to be churned. It was a very difficult job. Therefore the friendship of the demons and get their assistance was required. Mandara Mountain was a churning rod and Vasuki, the king of the serpents, as a rope.

���When the sea will be churned ambrosia will be produced. The gods must drink it and become immortal. It will then be possible for gods to defeat the demons. When the sea is churned, Lakshmi who has disappeared will appear again. Her grace will be bestowed.The clever Brihaspati managed to strike a friendship with the demons who agreed in the hope of getting ambrosia and wealth. After initial difficulties posed by the sinking of mount Mandara into the milky sea which was set right by Lord Vishnu who took the form of a tortoise and hoisted it on his back, the churning started.

���First, Kalakuta, a dreadful poison was produced which Lord Shiva drank much to the relief of the gods and demons. Due to Vishnu’s continued encouragement, gods and demons continued churning the sea. Then a horse by name Uchaishravas, Kalpavriksha had the power to grant what is wished, and Kamdhenu and other celestial articles took shape. When the sea continued to be churned the Apsara were born.

���After that in the midst of the waves of the sea of milk, a goddess with heavenly looks came into view. She was standing on a fully blossomed lotus. Wearing a lotus garland in the neck, she was holding a lotus in her hand. She was attractive and was radiantly smiling, she was Lakshmi.

���The sages began reciting hymns in praise of her. Gandharvas sang. Apsaras danced. The elephants on either side sprinkled sacred holy Ganga water on the goddess and bathed her. Because the elephants sprinkled holy water on her, she acquired the name of Gajalakshmi. Because she was born in the sea of milk, she was called Samudratanya. The king of the sea appeared in his natural form and comforted Lakshmi as a daughter. He presented her with attractive clothes and jewels. He handed to her a garland of lotus flowers. While everybody was looking in surprise, Lakshmi put the garland around the neck of Vishnu. Then she looked at Indra kindly, he acquired an extraordinary radiance.

���The gods and demons continued to churn the ocean for Amrut or nectar, Finally Dhanavantri emerged carrying a jar of the elixir (ambrosia). Both the asuras and the devas wanted the ambrosia, but finally Vishnu managed to give the immortal nectar to the gods and the asuras where defeated. Thus the churning of the ocean resulted in the immortality of the devas and was the reason for Lakshmi’s emergence.

���Another interesting story about this day is of the sixteen year old son of King Hima. As per his horoscope he was doomed to die by a snake-bite on the fourth day of his marriage. On that particular fourth day of his marriage his young wife did not allow him to sleep. She laid all the ornaments and lots of gold and silver coins in a big heap at the entrance of her husband�s boudoir and lighted innumerable lamps all over the place. And she went on telling stories and singing songs. When Yam, the god of death arrived there in the guise of a serpent his eyes got blinded by that dazzle of those brilliant lights and he could not enter the prince�s chamber. So he climbed on top of the heap of the ornaments and coins and sat there whole night listening to the melodious songs. In the morning he quietly went away.

���Thus the young wife saved her husband from the clutches of death. Since then this day of Dhanteras came to be known as the day of “YAMADEEPDAAN” and lamps are kept burning throughout the night in reverential adoration to Yam, the god of death.


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आओ साईं - BEST WISHES FOR AHOI ASHTAMI VRAT TODAY=ॐ सांई राम

October 19th, 2011



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Date: 19 October 2011 08:44

Subject: BEST WISHES FOR AHOI ASHTAMI VRAT TODAY

On 19 October, Wednesday 2011, the fast of Ahoi Ashtami is observed. This fast is also known with the name of Ahoi Aathe. This Vrat is observed on Ashtami Tithi(eighth day) of Kartik Masa by the women having child. Fast of Ahoi Ashtami is specially for aspire for child’s long life.

One thing is to be payed attention, regarding this Vrat. It is observed on the day on which Diwali is falling. Like, in the year 2011, Ahoi Ashtami will not be celebrated on Ashtami, rather it will be celebrated on Saptami Tithi. Because in 2011, Diwali is on Wednesday, hence, the Vrat will be observed on Saptami Tithi this year.

Method of Ahoi Ashtami Fast

This fast is observed to keep up the good luck of the child. Hence, only mothers have this fast. As per a belief, this day is considered as the beginning of Diwali. The mothers’ observing this fast, wake up early in the morning a keep water in a utensil made of mud(Kora Karawa). They worship Goddess Ahoi. They fast for the whole day and don’t eat anything. In the evening Goddess Ahoi is offered fruits and worshiped again.

And, Ahoi is worshiped in the evening when stars come out in the sky. Stars are offered the pure water stored in Karawa. And, Ahoi is made on wall with wheatish color. Which is worshiped in the evening. Some thing sweet is prepared and offered to the Goddess, then water is drunk from the hands of child, ending the fast. A detailed method of this Vrat is as follows.

Detailed Procedure of Ahoi Ashtami Vrat

Mother’s observing this fast should wake up early in the, take bath and do worshiping with a wish of her child’s longevity and enriched life. And, they pray to Goddess Ahoi that- “O mother Ahoi, I am keeping this fast for my child’s growth, good luck and long life, so, please give me energy to complete this fast”. And, saying this, they should take the resolution for this fast. As per a belief, observing this fast increases the longevity of child and bestow him with good health and happiness. Additionally, Goddess Parvati is a worshiped. Because she also the protector of child.

Women observing the fast should avoid getting angry on this day. And, bring bad thoughts to mind, on the day of fasting reduced the goodness of Vrat. Also, on the day of fast, women should not sleep in the day time. To worship Goddess Ahoi, her picture should be made with wheatish color. This picture displays, Goddess, lion and the seven sons. In the evening time, these images or pictures are worshiped.

After worshiping, the story of Goddess Ahoi is heard. Then, blessing are taken by touching feet of father and mother-in-law as well as other elders of the family. The fast is ended when stars come out in the sky. The Aarti is performed for stars. After which, the fast is closed by drinking water from the hands of child.

Ahoi Ashtami Fast Story

As per the story of Ahoi Ashtami, there lived a moneylender in some city. He had seven sons. Only seven days were left for Diwali’s arrival, so cleaning work was going own in the house. For this, his wife went near river to bring some mud for painting the house. The place she was digging to get mud, had a den of cub, nearby. One of the cub, was killed by the spade of lady.

Seeing this, wife of moneylender got upset. Mournfully she went back home. By the curse of cub, moneylender’s elder son died. Then his second son died, followed by the third one. Within a year’s time all his children were dead.

The lady started living depressed because, all her sons were dead. One day, while crying she narrated her story to the nearby living ladies, that she did not do the sin knowingly. Accidentally, cub child got killed by her. After which, all my seven sons died. Listening this, an old lady in her neighbourhood consoled her. And told her, “the repentance you have done has cleaned half of your sin.

On the day of Ahoi Ashtami, you should take the shelter of Goddess Bhagwati and draw the face of cub and her children. Worship them and ask for apologies, this will be fruitful for you. By the God’s grace your sin will be washed off.” Wife of moneylender, followed the words of that old lady, and kept fast on Ashtami Tith of Krishna Paksh of Kartik Mas. Then, she worshiped Goddess Ahoi and followed this procedure every year. With time she conceived seven sons. From that time, the tradition of Ahoi fast began.

Aarti of Goddess Ahoi

जय अहोई माता, जय अहोई माता!

तुमको निसदिन ध्यावत हर विष्णु विधाता। टेक।।

ब्राहमणी, रुद्राणी, कमला तू ही है जगमाता।

सूर्य-चंद्रमा ध्यावत नारद ऋषि गाता।। जय।।

माता रूप निरंजन सुख-सम्पत्ति दाता।।

जो कोई तुमको ध्यावत नित मंगल पाता।। जय।।

तू ही पाताल बसंती, तू ही है शुभदाता।

कर्म-प्रभाव प्रकाशक जगनिधि से त्राता।। जय।।

जिस घर थारो वासा वाहि में गुण आता।।

कर न सके सोई कर ले मन नहीं धड़काता।। जय।।

तुम बिन सुख न होवे न कोई पुत्र पाता।

खान-पान का वैभव तुम बिन नहीं आता।। जय।।

शुभ गुण सुंदर युक्ता क्षीर निधि जाता।

रतन चतुर्दश तोकू कोई नहीं पाता।। जय।।

श्री अहोई माँ की आरती जो कोई गाता। उर उमंग अति उपजे पाप उतर जाता।। जय।।

Udyapan(Conclusion) of Ahoi Ashtami Vrat

The lady who does not have a son or her son is not getting married should necessarily do Udyapan of this fast. For this, in a plate, four Puri with Halwa are kept at seven places. Additionally, yellow colored sari, blouse and money is offered to the mother-in-law. Her mother-in-law should keep the outfit with her and distributed the eatables that is Halwa, Puri among the neighbours. Or, send it to the house of some other girl.

 


                        

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