Thursday, 23 October 2014

5 Day ... Festival .. Diwali

Diwali.... is that the competition of lights that falls within the month of \'Ashwin\' in keeping with Hindu calendar.'Deepawali' in Hindi means that a row of diyas. nearly each house and street is embellished with lamps, and lights on the day of Diwali.

Diwali could be a 5 day competition in Asian nation.
Dhanteras is that the initial day of Diwali. On in this day and age folks obtain jewelry, silver and gold coins.
On the second day, Roop Chaudas folks tub with uptan.
On the third and also the main Diwali day idols of Hindu deity and Lakshmi ar worshiped (Lakshmi Puja). On in this day and age Kali Puja performed in geographic area. Skies ar choked with blooms of bonkers. The night of amavasya is remodeled into Purnima by glory of diyas.
Fourth day is well known as twelvemonth in keeping with Hindu calender.
Bhaiya dhuj that is well known on fifth day glorifies love between a brother and a sister.
On the day of Diwali, Lord Ram came to Ayodhya when exile of fourteen years. folks of Ayodhya welcome him by lighting diyas. allow us to all pledge to create our country prosperous and allow us to come to the fore to ascertain Ramrajya in Asian nation... could this auspicious day brighten your life with lot\'s & lot\'s of happiness !!!

Tuesday, 21 October 2014

Dhanteras – First day of Diwali


Dhanteras is celebrated on the thirteenth day (teras) of the Krishna paksha (the waning cycle) of the lunar month of Ashwin in the Hindu calendar. It heralds the beginning of the five days of Diwali.

Traditional artwork of Rangoli Designs are made to welcome the Lakshmi – Goddess of wealth and prosperity. Lakshmi puja is performed in the evenings and naivedya – a collection of traditional sweets – is offered as prasad to the Goddess.

Dhanteras also honors the hindu patron of medicine – Dhanavantri. It is hence also referred to as Dhana-triyadoshi (thirteenth night). The legend of Dhanavantri is that he arose from the ocean during samudra-manthan (the churning of the oceans) by the Gods carrying a metal container with all the herbs and medicines needed to cure humanity of all diseases. One variation of the legend says that Dhanavantri brought ambrosia or the elixir of eternal youth for the Gods from the ocean. The emergence of Dhanavantri was preceded by the appearance of Goddess Lakshmi seated on a lotus from the ocean of milk.



Dhanteras is marked by purchases of gold jewelry and silver coins inscribed with images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.

May Goddess Laxmi bless you all to do well in spite of all odds like the enduring charms of Gold and Diamonds


                                                  
Wishing all Shubh Dhanteras.

Friday, 3 October 2014

Happy Dussehra or Vijay Dashami



The Festival of Dussehra or Vijay Dashami is one of the most famous festivals of India and is celebrated with Joy and Enthusiasm. According to the Ramayna, Lord Rama performed Chandi-Puja (Holy Prayer), in order to invoke the blessings of Durga Maa for the killing of Ravana who had abducted Seeta wife of Lord Rama.

Durga Maa divulged the secret to Rama on how he could slay the great Ravana.Hence upon crushing the Devil Ravana, Lord Rama with Sita and younger brother Laxmana returned victorious to his land of Ayodhya on the day which called "Diwali" revelers across northern India re-enact the legend at sundown in a performance called the Ramlila featuring across dressed as Rama Shooting flaming arrows at effigies stuffed with firecrackers.

Dasshera Day is considered a most bright day. It is a time honored belief that if any new venture is started on this day, it is bound to be successful therefore, all the projects be it placing-in of foundation of a new building opening a new commercial establishment or even initiating a child into the world of learning are started on this day. Also on this day enforces of Agriculture, Manufacturer’s Machines, the intellectuals pens, the household articles, and the children's school books are placed before the idol of Durga and worshiped.

Thursday, 2 October 2014

Asthmi and... Navmi...

Jai Mata dii... Ashthmi and Navmi...


Mahagauri is idolised on the eighth day of Navratri. in step with Hindu mythology, divinity Mahagauri has the facility to satisfy all the needs of her devotees. The one WHO worships the divinity gets relief from all the sufferings in life. As Mahagauri has four arms. Her right arm is within the create of allaying worry and right lower hand holds a shaft in it. She holds a tympan in her left higher arm and therefore the lower one is within the sort of a blessing.



Maa Siddhidatri, is loved on the ninth day of Navaratri. The last among the 9 Avtar of Maa Hindu deity. Siddhidatri has supernatural healing powers Maa Siddhidatri grants Her devotees all types of achievements and is capable of giving all types of occult powers. She is that the owner of twenty six completely different desires (Siddhis) that She grants Her worshipers. The legend has it that the Lord Shiva got all those Siddhis by worshiping Maa Hindu deity. along with her feeling the 0.5 body of Lord Shiva became that of Maa Hindu deity, and so he was referred to as as Ardhnarishvar.


Happy Navratara.... and Dushehra.....

Wednesday, 1 October 2014

Seventh Navratri... Kalratri Mata

Jai Mata Dii…..Mata Kalratri. – Seventh form of Durga

The Worshipping Maa Kalaratri on the seventh day provides
fruitful result. She rides on Gadarbh. Divinity Kalaratri conjointly has four arms. She is additionally authorized with name 'Kali Maa'. Devi Kalaratri has 3 spherical eyes, and scattered long black hair.

In Hindu mythology, it's believed that it's solely divinity Kalratri United Nations agency might demolish the intense agony of devil Raktabeej. Nobody might kill Raktabeej, as even one drop of his scattered blood was ready to type another embodiment of Raktabeej. Which approach, scattered blood of Raktabeej shaped alternative billions of Raktabeej. Devi Bhagwati manifested herself in Kalaratri, and unbroken a Patra (vessel) to stay and imbi

Tuesday, 30 September 2014

Sixth Navratri..... Mata Katyayani



Jai Mata Dii…..Mata Katyayani. – Sixth form of Durga


Katyayani Mata
Maa Katyayani’The sixth demonstration of Goddess Durga worshiped on Navratri Shasti is ‘Maa Katyayani’. The Goddess is known as Katyayani because she was born to Sage Katyayan.

According to a legend, there was a sage named Kat. His son “Katyayana” observed a hard penance and long austerities to receive the grace of the Goddess Durga. Kata was very famous and famous in the ancestry of saints. The Goddess was pleased with the hard penance of Maharishi Katyayana and took birth on the earth in the form of the daughter of Sage Katyayana on Dakshin devils in accordance with his desire on Krishna Chaturdashi to protect the devas from the demons and devils. Sage Katyayana had the first privilege to worship her, so she was also named Katyayani after him. Katyayana worshiped her for three days on Shukla Saptami, Ashtami and Navami. On the tenth day Vijadashami (Festival) she killed Mahishasura and freed all the Gods from his atrocities.

Monday, 29 September 2014

Fifth Navaratari.....Mata SkandaMata



Jai Mata Dii…..Mata SkandaMata. - Fifth Durga

Goddess SkandaMata is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri & fifth reflection of the Goddess Durga worshipped on Navratri Panchmi is ‘Skanda Mata’, the mother of Skanda Kumar or Lord Kartikeya Lord Kartikeya was chosen by Devtas as their commander in chief in the war against the Devils.  
She usually holds Lord Skanda in his infant form and a lotus in her right hand which is slightly raised upwards. She has four arms, three eyes and a bright complexion, described seated on a lotus flower in her idol and therefore is called as Padamasani. The left arm of the goddess is in a pose to grant boons with grace to her devotees. Skandmata is the daughter of Himalaya and is also worshipped in the form of Parvati, Maheshwari or Mata Gauri

Sunday, 28 September 2014

Fourth Navaratari.....Mata Kushmanda



                                Jai Mata Dii…..Mata Kushmanda - Fourth Durga

Mata Kushmanda is worshiped on the fourth day of Navratri Utsav. Maa shines brightly with a laughing face in all ten directions as the Sun as she also the controls whole Solar system. In her eight hands, she holds various types of weapons in six hands and a rosary and a lotus in remaining hands. She rides on Lion.
She likes offerings of ‘Kumhde’, hence her name ‘Kushmanda’ has become popular.
Worship of Maa Kushmanda brings light into darkness and ignorance, gives true knowledge, destroys ego, disease, sorrow, depression, ignorance. Kumbh Bhand means to see cosmic. Due to her association with Brahmanda and Kushmanda She is popularly known as Goddess Kushmanda

Saturday, 27 September 2014

Third Navaratari.....Maa Chandraghanta

Jai Mata Dii…..Today is the Third day of Navaratri , Maa Chandraghanta is the third reflection of Devi Durga and is worshipped on the 3rd of Navratri. She has a Chandra or half moon, also in the shape of a Ghanta (bell), on her forehead, she is addressed as Maa Chandraghanta. A symbol of peace, and prosperity, Maa has three eyes and ten hands holding ten types of swords, weapons and arrows. She establishes
justice and gives her devotees the courage and strength to fight challenges. Maa appearance may be of a source of power which is always busy killing and suppressing the bad and wicked. Maa also helps you discover Spiritual enlightenment. Her idol, which represents both beauty and bravery, gives you the strength the keep the negative energy away and repels all the troubles from your life.


We need to follow simple rites to worship Goddess Chandraghanta also we should first worship all the Gods, Goddesses and Planets in the Kalash and then offer prayer to Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya and Goddess Saraswati, Lakshmi, Vijaya, Jaya – the family members of Goddess Durga. The pooja should be concluded by worshipping Goddess Chandraghanta followed by a heartfelt prayer to Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma.

Thursday, 25 September 2014

Second Navaratari.....Maa Brahmacharini





Jai Mata Dii Friends…..Today is the Second day of Navaratri , So on this day Maa Brahmacharini – A reflection of Maa Durga – is worshipped. The form of Goddess Brahmacharini is extremely bright and royal. Maa signifies love and loyalty, wisdom and knowledge.
She holds a rosary in her hight hand and a Kamandal in her left hand. She wears Rudraksha

She inspires you to hold on to your ethics and march on the path of duty. By the grace of Maa Brahmacharini, you strive to move forward in life without getting discouraged by the numerous challenges coming your way. Goddess Brahmcharini blesses you with great emotional strength and you may be able to keep your mental balance and confidence even in the darkest hour. Her blessings help you get rid of selfishness, ego, greed and laziness.

Therefore Maa Brahmcharini personifies love and loyalty and provides knowledge and wisdom.