HAPPY VINAYAKA CHAVITHI- GANESH CHATHURTHI

If you want to lead a life of happiness, free from troubles and difficulties, you have to pray to Ganapathi, the remover of all obstacles. There is no need to go to any temple.Vighneswara dwells in each one of you as your intelligence (buddhi) and wisdom (vijnaana). When you make proper use of your inherent intelligence and wisdom, you will be successful in life.

Vinayaka (Ganesha) drives away all sorrows, difficulties, and miseries. He is the enemy of all obstacles. He will not allow any obstacles to come in the way. He is the destroyer of obstacles. He confers happiness and peace (on his devotees). He is the master of all these powers (intellect (buddhi) and fulfillment (siddhi, self-realization). What is this siddhi? When there is purity of mind, you achieve peace (which is siddhi). Vinayaka is thus the Lord of the intellect and self-realization. Hence, every human being should acquire control over the mind ... .

Vinayaka is the Lord of all learning (vidya). Does learning mean bookish scholarship? No. Everything pertaining to the cosmos is included in the term learning (vidya). Walking, talking, laughing, sitting, eating, strolling, thinking --every kind of activity is related to learning. Vinayaka is the master of every kind of learning. Today, learning is identified with acquisition of information. But apart from knowledge of the physical world, we have many other kinds of knowledge, relating to chemistry, the fine arts and other skills.

Vinayaka is the master of every kind of knowledge. Learning is related to the intellect (buddhi). It is not mere scholarship. Familiarity with books is not knowledge. One's entire life is a continuous process of learning. Any process of inquiry is related to learning. But basically our inquiry should be concerned with finding out what is transient and what is permanent. This is true knowledge.

Hence, today, students worship Vinayaka with zeal. Vinayaka is not the one who merely comes to the aid of those who read their books, BLOGS, wallpapers & movies.

He helps everyone at every step in life's journey.

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Gudi Padwa - New Year Festival of Maharashtra

Gudi Padwa is one of the major festivals celebrated by the people of Maharashtra. It falls on the first day of the Hindu month of Chaitra (somewhere around March-end or April-start) and is celebrated in the state as the New Year's Day. The day on which the festival takes place coincides with the first day of Hindu National Calendar (as adopted by the Government of India). Gudhi Padwa is also celebrated in some states of South India, though the name (Ugadi) by which it is known there is different.


The Brahma Purana Even Sindhis celebrate a festival on the same day as Gudhi Padwa and it is known as Cheti Chand. The festival is believed to mark the commencement of the spring season in India, known as Vasant/Basant. In the Brahma Purana, it has been written that it was on this day only that Lord Brahma recreated the world, after the inundation that devastated it. Each and every moment of the day on which Gudi Padwa is celebrated is considered to be very auspicious. This is the reason why the festival is celebrated with such grand festivities.


Celebrations The day of Gudi Padwa starts with the cleaning ritual, in which the house is fully cleaned (in case of villages, it is then covered with fresh cow-dung). Thereafter, women and children indulge in the drawing as well as coloring of intricate rangoli designs on the doorsteps. Usually, vibrant colors are chosen for the rangoli, in keeping with the spirit of the festival. Every member of the family wears new clothes and eats soonth panak and chana usal, the specialties of the day.


Other delicacies made on Gudhi Padwa festival include Shrikand and Poori. In the earlier days, family members used to start the day by eating the leaves of neem tree. However, the tradition is not as rigidly followed these days. Usually, people consume a paste of neem leaves (combined with ajwain, jaggery and tamarind). The leaves as well as the paste are believed to cleanse blood and toughen the immune system.


Gudi

Gudi, meaning Brahma's flag (Brahmadhvaj), is hoisted by people on the day of Gudi Padwa, as a symbol of victory of good over evil. It is also believed to ward off evil influences and bring prosperity and good luck into the house. Gudi is made by tying a bright green or yellow cloth, adorned with brocade (zari), to a long bamboo. Over the cloth, gathi (a type of sweet), neem leaves, a twig of mango leaves and a garland of red flowers is tied.


Thereafter, a silver or copper pot is placed over it in inverted position. Then, the Gudi is hoisted on the window or on the gate. The floor before Gudi is adorned with rangoli, made of a special powder of soft, white stone. Lastly, it is worshipped, while offering obeisance to the flag of Lord Brahma. Whatever be the state in which the festival is celebrated and whatever be its name, its significance as well as the scale of festivities surrounding it remains the same.

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Why Ganga Resides on Lord Shivas Head

Several years later, a king named Sagara magically acquired sixty thousand sons. One day, King Sagar performed a ritual of worship for the good of the kingdom. One of the integral parts of the ritual was a horse, which was stolen by the jealous Indra. Sagara sent all his sons all over the earth to search for the horse. They found it in the nether-world (or Underworld) next to a meditating sage Kapila. Believing that the sage had stolen the horse, they hurled insults at him and caused his penance to be disturbed. The sage opened his eyes for the first time in several years, and looked at the sons of Sagara. With this glance, all sixty thousand were burnt to death.

The souls of the sons of Sagara wandered as ghosts since their final rites had not been performed. When Bhagiratha, one of the descendants of Sagara, son of Dilip, learnt of this fate, he vowed to bring Ganga down to Earth so that her waters could cleanse their souls and release them to heaven.

Bhagiratha prayed to Brahma that Ganga come down to Earth. Brahma agreed, and he ordered Ganga to go down to the Earth and then on to the nether regions so that the souls of Bhagiratha's ancestors would be able to go to heaven. Ganga felt that this was insulting and decided to sweep the whole Earth away as she fell from the heavens. Alarmed, Bhagiratha prayed to Shiva that he break up Ganga's descent.
Gupta era terracotta of Ganga found at Ahichchhatra, UP now in National Museum, New Delhi.

Ganga arrogantly fell on Shiva's head. But Shiva calmly trapped her in his hair and let her out in small streams. The touch of Shiva further sanctified Ganga. As Ganga travelled to the nether-worlds, she created a different stream to remain on Earth to help purify unfortunate souls there. She is the only river to follow from all the three worlds – Swarga (heaven), Prithvi (Earth) and, Patala (netherworld or hell). Thus is called "Tripathagā" (one who travels the three worlds) in Sanskrit language.

Because of Bhagiratha's efforts Ganga descended to Earth and hence the river is also known as Bhagirathi, and the term "Bhagirath prayatna" is used to describe valiant efforts or difficult achievements.

Another name that Ganga is known by is Jahnavi. Story has it that once Ganga came down to Earth, on her way to Bhagiratha, her rushing waters created turbulence and destroyed the fields and the sadhana of a sage called Jahnu. He was angered by this and drank up all of Ganga's waters. Upon this, the Gods prayed to Jahnu to release Ganga so that she could proceed on her mission. Pleased with their prayers, Jahnu released Ganga (her waters) from his ears. Hence the name "Jahnavi" (daughter of Jahnu) for Ganga.

It is sometime believed that the river will finally dry up at the end of Kali Yuga (the era of darkness, the current era) just as with the Sarasvati river, and this era will end. Next in (cyclic) order will be the Satya Yuga or the era of Truth.

The seven streams of Ganga are Bhagirathi, Janhvi, Bhilangana, Mandakini, Rishiganga, Saraswati and Alaknanda which merge into Ganga at Devprayag. The rock on which King Bhagirath is believed to have meditated, is called Bhagirath Shila and is located near the temple of Ganga.

Many other tales are associated with the Ganga and points on it. Hari (Lord Vishnu) himself bathed in its waters at Haridwar, which is so holy that sins as great as the murder of Brahmins may be washed away by bathing here.  Hindus to this day use the water of the Ganga to cleanse any place or object for ritual purposes. Bathing in the Ganga is still the lifelong desire of India's masses, it is their bread and butter and they congregate on its banks for he Sangam, Sagar Mela or Kumbha Mela which are held in axis of rotation dueing auspicious days every few years.

Water from the Ganga has the recursive property that any water mixed with even the minutest quantity of Ganga water becomes Ganga water, and inherits its healing and other holy properties. Also, despite its many impurities, Ganga water does not rot or stink if stored for several days. To this date the water of holy Ganga is believed to have Amrit (nectar) in it. It has been studied by Scientists that the water collected from Ganga at its origin is in a pure state and even after being kept for several years, does not get contaminated.

Falling onto Shiva's head, where she meanders through his tangled locks, the mighty Ganga appears in this world after having been made more sacred by her direct contact with Shiva.   Ganga's fall from heaven is replicated daily in the millions of Hindu temples where the water of the Ganga river is poured over the sacred Shiva Linga. Here it is important to note that the Linga of Shiva is often thought of as incandescent pillar of fire. By cooling the Shiva Linga with her soothing waters, Ganga is in a sense saving the world from Shiva's fiery Linga, whose extreme heat could destroy all life on earth. Bearing her on his head, Shiva becomes the facilitator for Ganga's smooth fall to the earth. But if Shiva saves the world from the power and force of Ganga's torrent, it is also Ganga, who in a similar manner, saves us from Shiva's scorching powers of destruction.

Let us re-enact pouring of holy water on the Shiva Linga on all days and particularly on auspicious MAHASHIVARATHRI DAY and attain the fame and name like Bhagiratha.


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List of HOLIDAYS-2013-WITH CALENDAR

List of other Holidays during the year 2013
New Year's Day	January 01	Pausha 11	Tuesday
Makar Sankranti	January 13	Pausha 23	Sunday
Pongal	January 14	Pausha 24	Monday
Guru Gobind Singh's Birthday	January 18	Pausha 28	Friday
Sri Panchami	February 14	Magha 25	Thursday
Basanta Panchami	February 15	Magha 26	Friday
Shivaji Jayanti	February 19	Magha 30	Tuesday
Guru Ravidas's Birthday	February 25	Phalguna 06	Monday
Swami Dayananda Saraswati Jayanti	March 07	Phalguna 16	Thursday
Maha Shivratri	March 10	Phalguna 19	Sunday
Holika Dahan	March 26	Chaitra 05	Tuesday
Easter	Sunday March 31	Chaitra 10	Sunday
Chaitra Sukladi/ GudiPadava/ Ugadi/ Cheti Chand	April 11	Chaitra 21	Thursday
Vaisakhi	April 13	Chaitra 23	Saturday
Vishu	April 13	Chaitra 23	Saturday
Mesadi	April 14	Chaitra 24	Sunday
Vaisakhadi(Bengal)/Bahag Bihu (Assam)	April 15	Chaitra 25	Monday
Guru Rabindranath's birthday	May 09	Vaisakha 19	Thursday
Hazarat Ali's Birthday	May 24	Jyaishtha 03	Friday
Rath Yatra	July 10	Ashadha 19	Wednesday
Jamat-Ul-Vida	August 02	Sravana 11	Friday
Parsi New Year's day	August 18	Sravana 27	Sunday
Raksha Bandhan	August 20	Sravana 29	Tuesday
Vinayaka Chaturthi/Ganesh Chaturthi	September 09	Bhadra 18	Monday
Onam	September 16	Bhadra 25	Monday
Dussehra (Maha Saptami) (Additional)	October 11	Asvina 19	Friday
Dussehra (Maha Ashtami) (Additional)	October 12	Asvina 20	Saturday
Dussehra (Maha Navmi)	October 13	Asvina 21	Sunday
Maharishi Valmiki's birthday	October 18	Asvina 26	Friday
Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chouth)	October 22	Asvina 30	Tuesday
Deepavali (South India)	November 02	Kartika 11	Saturday
Naraka Chaturdasi	November 02	Kartika 11	Saturday
Govardhan Puja	November 03	Kartika 12	Sunday
Bhai Duj	November 05	Kartika 14	Tuesday
Pratihar Sashthi or Surya Sashthi (Chhat Puja)	November 08	Kartika 17	Friday
Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom Day	November 24	Agrahayana 03	Sunday
Christmas Eve	December 24	Pausha 03	Tuesday

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Why Lord Ganesh is The Gate Keeper of Holy Shrines

 Ganesh is a Hindu God, here is the story of how he came to be and why he is know as the gate keeper.

Lord Shiva, the Hindu God of death and destruction was away at a war. His wife Pavarti, who was a goddess in her own right, wished to bathe. Having no-one to guard the door to her apartments she conceived of the idea of giving birth to a son who could provide this service for her. Thus Ganesh was created, since goddesses have the power to do such things.

Pavarti gave Ganesh instructions that he was to stand guard at the entrance of her apartments and that he was to admit no-one until she gave word that it was OK to do so. Ganesh took up his post and undertook his assignment enthusiastically.

In due course the Lord Shiva returned from his war and went to enter. Ganesh, according to his instructions, forbade him entry. Shiva was enraged by Ganesh’s impudence and drew his sword and cut off Ganesh's head.

Pavarti emerged to find Ganesh decapitated and flew into a rage. Even though he was immensely powerful Shiva was upset with Pavarti’s rage. He swore to make amends by taking the head of the first living thing he found to replace Ganesh’s head. The first animal he came across was an elephant. Accordingly he took the head from the elephant an placed it on Ganesh’s body.

Thus Ganesh is depicted with an elephant’s head. Because of his role as protector of Parvarti's door  he is associated, in Hindu culture, with protecting entrances.

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VijayaDashimi - Wonderful Wallpapers- Happy Navaratri

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DEVI KAVACHAM -ARMOUR OF GODDESS-DASARA SPECIAL

DEVI KAVACHAM

(Armour of the Goddess- Navaratri- Dasara-Goddess)

(This great stotra comes as a prelude to the great Devi Mahatmyam. It can also be chanted separately)


1.    Markandeya Uvacha: -

       Yath guhyam paramam loke sarva rakshakaram nrunam,

       Yanna kasya Chidagyatham, thanme bruhi pithamaha.



Oh Lord Brahma (Grand father of all) Please teach me that which is secret to all the world, which is great, which gives complete protection, and which has not been told to any one.



2.    Brahmo Uvacha:-
       Asthi guhya thamam vipra, Sarva bhoothopakaarakam,

       Devyasthu kavacham punyam tachrunushwa maha mune.



Hey great sage, There is a very secret Devi Kavacha (Armour of Goddess, which is useful to all animals and which has not been told to any one.



3.    Pradhamam Sailaputhreethi, dwitheeyam Brahma Charini,

       Treetheeyam Chadra Gandethi Koosmandethi Chathurthakam.



4.    Panchamam Skanda Matheti shashtam Kathyayaneethi cha.

       Sapthamam Kala Rathreethi Maha Goureethi Chasthamam.



5.    Navamam Sidhitha proktha Nava Durga prakeerthitha,

       Ukthanyethani naamani Brahmanaiva Maahaathmana.



I have with extreme happiness sung the fame of the nine mothers, Sailaputhri(The daughter of Himalayas), Brahmacharini(She who leads you to salvation), Chandra Ganda(she who hangs the crescent in her bell), Kooshmanda(She who eats away the earth with its pain and sorrow), Skandamatha(Mother of Lord Subrahmanya), Kathyayani(She who was born in the hermitage of Sage Kathyayana), Kala Rathri(She who is the end of God of death), Mahagouri(The pure white Goddess) and Sidhitha(She who gives Salvation. The great God has told these in the Vedas.



6.    Agnina dahyamanasthu Sathru madhye Gatho rane,

       Vishame durgame Chaiva bhayartha saranam Gatha,

     

7.    Na Thesham jayathe kinchid asubham rana sankate,

       Naapadam thasya pasyami soka dukha bhayam nahi.



He who remember these nine mothers will not suffer even if he is burnt in fire, even if he has gone to war, even if he is very sad, even if he is terribly afraid of war.



8.    Yaisthu bhakthya smrutha noonam teshamrudhi prajayathe.



Any one who remembers those names with devotion is also are free of these fears and sorrows.



Pretha Samstha thu Chamunda varahi Mahishasna,

     

9.    Indri Gaja Samaruda Vaishnavi Garudasana,

       Maheswari vrushabarooda Kaumari Shikhi vahana,

     

10.  Brahmi hamsa samarooda sarvabharana Bhooshitha,

       Nanabharana Shobhadya Nano rathnopa Shobitha,

     



11.  Drusyanthe Radhamarooda Devya Kopa Samanvitha.



Kali rides on corpses, Varahi rides on Garuda, Maheswari on bull, Kaumari on Peacock, Brahmi on a swan and all of them wear different types of ornaments and have different types of luster, wear different type of gems and are seen on the charriots with very angry faces.

(This is the description of the seven holy mothers)



Samkham Chakram, Gadham, Shakthim, Halancha, musalayudham,

     

12.  Gedagam, thomaram chaiva parasum pasameva cha,

       Kunthayudham, trishoolan cha Sarngayudhamuthamam,

     

13.  Daithyanam deha nasaya bakthanam abhayaya cha,

       Darayanthyudhanetham devanamcha hithaya vai.



They hold in their hands conch, mace, spear, plough, shield, tall spear, axe, trident, strong bow made of horns so that they can kill asuras, bless devotees and for the good of devas.



14.  Mahabale, mahothsahe, Maha bhaya vinasini,

       Trahi maam dushprekshya, Sathrunam Bhaya vardhini.



Hey strong Goddess, Hey enthusiastic Goddess, Hey goddess who removes fear of death, Hey Goddess who is extremely impossible to see and Hey Goddess, who increases the fear of your enemies, please protect us.



15.  Prachyam Rakshathi mamaindri, agneyam agni devatha,

       Dakshine raksha Vaarahi, Nairythyam thwam Gadga Dharinim.



Let Indrani (Power of Indra) protect me in the east, Agni (Female power of fire God, in the southeast, varahi (the power of varaha) in the south, and Gadgadharini (She holds a sword), in the southwest.



16.  Pradeechyam varuni Rakshed vayavyam Mruga Vahini,

       Raksed udecchyam Kaumari and easanyam Soola Dharini.



Let the power of Varuna (God of rain) protect me in the west, the power of wind, in the northwest, Kaumari (the power of Lord Subrahmanya) in the north and Maheswari (The power of Lord Shiva) in the Northeast.



17.  Urdhwam Brahmani mey rakshed adhsthad vaishnavi Thadha,

       Evam dasa disa Rakshe Chamunda Sava Vahana.



Let Brahmani (Power of Lord Brahma) protect me at the top, let Vaishnavi (Power of Vishnu) protect me below and let Chamunda who sits on a seat of Corpse thus protect me on all the ten sides.



18.  Jayame Chagradha sthadhu, vijaya sthadu Prushtatha,

       Ajitha vama parswe sthu Dakshine chaparajitha.



Let Jaya (She who is Victory) stand before me, let Vijaya (She who is always victorious) stand behind me, let Ajitha (She who cannot be won) stand to my left and Aparjitha (She who has never been defeated) stand on my right.



19.  Shikhamudhyothini rakshedhuma moordhni vyavasthidha,

       Maladhari lalate cha brovow rakshed yasawini.



Let Udhyothini (She who is ever prepared) protect my hair, Uma (goddess Parvathy) my head, Maladhari (She who wears a garland) my forehead and Yasawini (She who is famous) my eye brows.



20.  Trinethra cha bruvor madhye yamaganda cha Nasike,

       Sankhini chakshshor madhye, srothrayor vindhya vasini.



21.  Kapalow kalika rakshed, kana moole thu sankari,

       Nasikayam sugandha cha utharoshta cha charchika.



Let Trinethra (She who has three eyes) protect the space between eye brows, Yamaganda (death to God of death) protect my nose, Sankhini (She who has a conch) the space between two eyes, Dwara Vasini (She who lives deep inside) my ears, Kalika (the black goddess) my cheeks, Sankari (Wife of Lord Parameshwara) the ear lobes, Sugandha (She who smells nice) the nose bridge and Charchiga (she who is above description) outside my mouth.



22.  Adhare Cha amrutha kala, jihwayam thu saraswathi,

       Dandhan rakshathu Kaumari, kanda madhye thu Chandika.



Let my lips be protected by Chandra Kala, (she who wears the crescent moon) Sarawathi (Goddess of learning) my tongue, Kaumari (She who is a young girl) my teeth and chandika (she who cannot be measured) the middle of my neck.



23.  Gandikam chithraganda, cha mahamaya cha thaluke,

       Kamakshim Chibukam raksseth, vacham me sarva mangala.



Let my throat be protected by Chitra Ganda(She who is picturesque), Mahamaya(great enchantress) protect the small tongue, Kamakshi(She who has attractive eyes) protect my beard and voice be protected by Sarva mangala. (She who gives all that is good)



24.  Greevayam Badhrakali cha prushtavamse danurdhari,

       Neelagreeva bahikante nalikam nalakoobhari.



25.  Gadga dharinyobhou skandow bahu me vajra dharini,

       Hasthayor dhandini rakshed ambika cha anguleeshu cha.



Let Badrakali (the black goddess who protects) protect my neck, Neelagreeva (the goddess who is blue) protect the back portion of my neck, Nalakoobari protect the neck joint, Gadgadharini (She who holds the sword) protect my shoulders, Vajradharini (She who holds Vajrayudha) protect my arms, dhandini (She who punishes) protect my hands and Ambika (she who is the mother of the world) protect my fingers.



26.  Nakham sooleswari raksheth kukshow rakshet naleswari,

       Sthanou rakshet mahadevi mana soka nasini.



Let Sooleswari (she who holds the spear) protect my nails, Naleswari protect my abdomen, Mahadevi (The great goddess) protect my breasts and let Soka nasini (She who destroys sorrows) protect my mind.



27.  Hrudayam lalitha devi hydhare shoola dharini,

       Nabhim cha kamini raksheth, guhyam guhyeswari thadha,

     

Let Lalitha (The goddess who is easy to attain) protect my heart, let Sooladharini (She who holds the trident) protect my stomach, Kamini (She who is lovable) protect my belly and let Guhyeswari (She who is secret) protect my reproductive organs.



28.  Bhoothanatha cha medram cha gudham mahisha vahini,

       Katyam bhagagavathi rakshed januni vindhya vasini.



Let my penis be protected by Bhoothanada (She who is the ruler of all beings), my behind protected by Mahisha vahini, (She who rides on buffalo) my thighs by Bhagawathi (She who is the goddess) and knees be protected by Vindhyavasini. (She who lives on Vindhya Mountains)



29.  Jange mahabala proktha janumadhye vinayaki,

       Gulphayor narasimhi cha padha prushte amithoujasi.



30.  Padamanguli sreedhari cha padadasthalavasini,

       Nakhan damshtra karali cha kesamscaivordhwa kesini.



Let my knee cap be protected by Mahabala (she who is very strong) who has been mentioned in the Vedas, the centre of the knee be protected by Vinayaki, (She who helps us carry out things without obstruction, the forelegs be protected by Narasimhi)(The female power of Lord Narasimha), the top of the feet be protected by Amithoujasi, the fingers of the feet be protected by Sreedhari (She who holds Maha lakshmi), the bottom of the feet by Thalavasini, Nails of the feet by Karali (She who is black with anger)and hair all over the body by Oordhwakesi. (Goddess having long hair)



31.  Roma koopani Kaubheri twacham Vageeswari Thadha,

       Raktha majjavasa mamsanya asthi medhamsi parvathi.



Let the hair pores all over the body be protected by Kaubheri (The female power of the of Kubhera), skin be protected by Vagheeswari, (The goddess of words) and let Parvathy (The daughter of the Mountain) protect my blood, flesh, juices bones and fat.



32.  Andhrani kala Rathrischa, piuthancha makuteswari,

       Padmavathi padma kose kaphe choodamani sthadha.



Let my intestines be protected by Kala Rathri, (Goddess of Dark night) the bile be protected by Magudeswari, (Goddess who wears a crown, heart be protected by Padmavathi)(Goddess who sits on lotus) and let Choodamani (Goddess who is a great gem) protect my phlegm



33.  Jwalamukhi nakha jwalam abhedya sarva sandhishu,

       Shukram brahmani me rakshed chayam chathreswari Thadha.



Let the shine of my nails be protected by Jwalamukhi (She who has a face of a flame), all the joints be protected by Abhedya (She who cannot be injured), shadow be protected by Chatreswari (She who is like an umbrella) and Oh Brahmani (The female power of Lord Brahma) protect my semen.



34.  Ahankaram Mano budhim rakjsha me dharma charini,

       Pranapanou thadha vyana samana dhanameva cha,

     

35.  Yasa keerthim cha Lakshmin cha Sadha rakshathu Chakrini,

       Gothram Indrani me raksheth pasunme raksha Chandika.



Hey Dharmacharini(she walks on the path of Dharma), please protect my mind, intellect and my ego. Let the winds of the body viz. Prana, Apana, Vyana, Samana, Udhana. as well as fame, good name and wealth be protected by Chakreswari(She who wields the holy wheel). Hey Indrani(The female power of Lord Indra) protect my progeny and Hey Chandika(She who cannot be measured) protect my cows.



36.  Puthran Rakshed Mahalakshmi, Bharyam Rakshadu Bhairavi,

       Margam Kshemakari rakshed dwijaya sarvatha sthitha.



Let Maha Lakshmi protect my sons, Let Bhairavi (Another name for Parvathy) protect my wife and let my way be protected by Kshemakari (She who looks after) who is victorious and lives everywhere.



37.  Raksha heenanthu yath sthanam varjitham kavachena thu,

       Thad sarvam raksha me devi jayanthi papa nasini.



Whichever part does not have protectio, let all those be protected by you goddess who is the greatest and who destroys sins.



38.  Padamekam na Gachethu yadi chedh cha Shubatmana,

       Kavachenavyatho nithyam yathra yathra hi gachathi.



39.  Thathra thathratha labascha vijaya saarva kamika,

       Yam yam chinthayathe kamam tham tham prapnothi nischitham.



The one, who wishes all good to happen to him, should not walk a step without this Armour. One who travels to any direction protected by this armor will earn lot of money, get all sort of victory and definitely get all his wishes fulfilled.



40.  Paramaiswaryamathulam prapsyathe bhoothale pumaan,

       Nirbhayo jayathe marthya samgrameswaparajitha.



The man will get unmatched wealth and all human beings that chant this will walk without fear, being victorious in all wars.



41.  Trilokye thu bhaveth poojya kavachenavutha puman,

       Idanthu devya kavacham devanam abhi durlabham.



42.  Ya padeth prayatho nithyam trisandhyam sradhayan witha,

       Daivikale bavethasya trilokye cha aparajitha.



43.  Jived varsha satham sagramapamruthyu vivarjitha,

       Nasyanthi vyadhaya sarve lutha visphotakadhaya.



44.  Sthavaram jangamam chapi kruthrimam chapi yadvisham,

       Abhicharani sarvani manthra yanthrani bhoothale,

     

45.  Bhoochara khecharas chaiva jalajaschoupadashika,

       Sahaja kulaja mala dakini sakini sthadha,

     

46.  Antharikshachara ghora dakinyancha maha bala,

       Gruha bhootha pisachascha yaksha gandarwa rakshasa.



47.  Brahma rakshasa vethala Koosmanda bhairavadhaya,

       Nasyanthi darsanathasya kavache hrudhi samsthithe.



He who daily reads this Armour of the Goddess, which is even difficult for devas to obtain, in dawn, noon and dusk with devotion would be able to realise the goddess in person. He would live for one hundred years without getting defeated in all he three worlds with no untimely death in his family. This would destroy all the poxes. All the effects artificial poisons with temporary and permanent effects would be destroyed. All the black magic done in this world, and the bad spirits which travel on the earth and in the sky, which are made in water, which can be created and which hear the suggestions like Kulaja, Mala, Shakini and dakini, the terrible spirits which travel in the ether, the ghosts which reside in the home, yakshas, gandarwahas, Rakshasas, Brahmarakshasas, Vetalas Koosmandas and Bhairavis will be destroyed by the sight of such a man.



48.  Manonathir bhavedragna thejovrudhi karam param,

       Yasahasa vardhathe sopi keerthi manditha bhoothale.



The king would honour him and for he will have the glitter of divine power and his fame will increase in this materialistic world.



49.  Japeth sapthasathim chandim kruthwa thu kavacham pura,

       Yavad bhoomandalam dathe sasaila vana kananam.



50.  Thavathistathi medhinyam santhathi puthra pouthriki,

       Dehanthe paramam sthanam yath surair abhi durlabham.

Prapnothi purusho nithyam mahamaya prasadatha.



After reciting this Armour of the Goddess if one recites The “Devi Mahatmya (also called Chandi or Durga Sapthasathi) he would live in this world (Surrounded by forests and mountains) with sons and grand sons and in the end attain that salvation which even gods cannot get.


Devi Kavacham Samaptham
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LORD VINAYAKA CHAVITI- POWER STORY

Ganesha Chaturthi , also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is the Hindu festival of Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, who is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees in the duration of this festival. It is the birthday of Ganesha who is widely worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune.

The festival is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). The date usually falls between 20 August and 15 September. The festival lasts for 10 days, ending on Anant Chaturdashi (fourteenth day of the waxing moon period).

While celebrated all over India, it is most elaborate in western and southern India. Outside India, it is celebrated widely in Nepal and by Hindus in the United States, Canada and Fiji.

LORD GANESH - History

Though the festival is being celebrated since times immemorial, the present kind of celebrations of Ganesha Chaturthi came in fashion in 1893, Lokmanya Tilak, an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer reshaped the annual Ganesh festival from a private family celebration into a community event. The day was conceived to be the National Festival in order to bridge the gap between the Brahmins and the non-Brahmins in the society. Tilak chose this festival for this purpose because Lord Ganesh was considered to be the ' God of Everyman'. It then served as a meeting ground for people of all community and religion on a public platform. Since then the festival has served its cause of existence. Even now people irrespective of caste and community barriers celebrate this festival with great joy.


Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with a belief that Lord Ganesha, son of Shiva and Parvati, bestows His blessings on His devotees, on this day. It is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the God of wisdom. Ganesh Chaturthi falls on the fourth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which falls around August or September. The occasion becomes very lively and enthusiastic with the devotional songs, dances and drum beats being a part of the procession observed by the devotees of Lord Ganesha, as a part of the festivities. Ganesh Chaturthi is the only festival that involves and welcomes the participation of general public.

Ganesh Chaturthi is an important festival of Maharashtra, celebrated grandly in other parts of India as well. The preparation starts one month in advance, with great enthusiasm, to celebrate this auspicious occasion. The festival starts with the installation of beautifully sculpted Ganesha idols in homes and mandaps. These idols are decorated beautifully and show religious themes. The occasion also sees various cultural events being held every where, in which people participate with interest. After celebration, the time of farewell comes and the idol of the beloved God is immersed in water. The celebration ends with the immersion, accompanied by loud shouts of 'Ganapati Bappa Moraya'.

LORD GANESH IS EVERYWHERE IN THE WORLD.

In how many lands are Ganesha worshipped! There are shrines dedicated to him in many countries, even outside India.

Hundreds of years ago Hindu missionaries went to different countries. They carried with them the idols of Ganesha who was their supreme deity. They spread their ideas about his form, power and the symbolic significance of his form Merchants used to carry the idols of Ganesha to foreign countries so that their journey and trade may be free from obstacles. Perhaps, Ganesha came to be known to people of other lands for these reasons, Anyway, Ganesha is a popular God even in foreign countries.

Ganesha has different names, forms and symbolic significance in some countries. He is famous in different forms in Tibet, Nepal, Ceylon (now Srilanka), Afghanistan, China, Japan, Indonesia, - Cambodia, Thailand etc. In Burma there is one idol of Ganesha touching the ground with his hand. An idol of Vinayaka in Cambodia has only two shoulders. The idol of Ganapati in a Buddhistic monastery at Kung-Hsien in China carries the Chintamani (a precious gem) in the left hand. (The Chintamani is believed to be capable of granting any boon.)


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Ganesh is also known by the names Ganapati, Ekadanta, Vinayaka, Pillaiyar and Heramba. Irrespective of what Hindu tradition, he is still one of the most popular deities for worship.

Ganesh is depicted with an elephant's head on a human body and in the Hindu tradition he is the son of Lord Siva and the Goddess Parvati. He is known as the Remover of Obstacles and is prayed to particularly when people are beginning a new enterprise or starting a new business. Ganesh is also known as the patron god of travelling.

In places such as Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra (in India), the festival is celebrated for ten days and is a joyous event and regarded as a public occasion. In other places it is simply celebrated at home and hymns are sung and offerings made to Ganesh. Sweets are also distributed because in Hindu legend Ganesh liked them.
On the day of the festival, it is placed on raised platforms in homes or in elaborately decorated outdoor tents for people to view and pay their homage. The priest, usually clad in red silk dhoti and shawl, then invokes life into the idol amidst the chanting of mantras. This ritual is called 'pranapratishhtha'. After this the 'shhodashopachara' (16 ways of paying tribute) follows. Coconut, jaggery, 21 'modakas' (rice flour preparation), 21 'durva' (trefoil) blades and red flowers are offered. The idol is anointed with red unguent or sandal paste (rakta chandan). Throughout the ceremony, Vedic hymns from the Rig Veda and Ganapati Atharva Shirsha Upanishad, and Ganesha stotra from the Narada Purana are chanted.

For 10 days, from Bhadrapad Shudh Chaturthi to the Ananta Chaturdashi, Ganesha is worshipped. On the 11th day, the image is taken through the streets in a procession accompanied with dancing, singing, to be immersed in a river or the sea symbolizing a ritual see-off of the Lord in his journey towards his abode in Kailash while taking away with him the misfortunes of all man. All join in this final procession shouting "Ganapathi Bappa Morya, Purchya Varshi Laukariya" (O father Ganesha, come again early next year). After the final offering of coconuts, flowers and camphor is made, people carry the idol to the river to immerse it.

The whole community comes to worship Ganesha in beautifully done tents. These also serve as the venue for free medical checkup, blood donation camps, charity for the poor, dramatic performances, films, devotional songs, etc. during the days of the festival.

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Sri Krishna- DWARAKA-SECRETS-REVEALED

Lord Sri Krishna chose a remote location, far beyond the reach of Jarasandh. He picked distant Dwarka on the western coast of India near Gujarath, far from Mathura, and spent a year putting hisplans into action. He built on the sunken remains of a previous kingdom, Kushasthali,which itself was built on older ruins, all underwater. Krishna reclaimed a hundredmiles of land from the sea and called in Vishwakarman, the architect of the gods to give him a city that was the envy of the world.

DWARAKA- CITY DESCRIPTION

 Dwarka (LORD SRI KRISHNAS PLACE) was a city of rose and gold. The palaces and many of the mansions were built of gold, over which pink lotus domes towered, topped by soaring golden spires. The floors were made of emeralds. Precious stones studded the walls and crystal arches curved overhead, inlaid with gold. The houses were beautifully decorated and sculptures adorned the walls. Even the cowsheds were made of silver, brass and iron.Seen in this beautiful picture is lord Krishna coming to the island city of dwarka. Dwarka was a very well planned city, following the highly developed science of town planning.


The architect, Vishwakarman, first mapping out the highways, lanes, gates and parks. He sectioned off plots and divided the city into six zones, residential and commercial. He planned out the port and created the bridges and gateways and the fortifications. Everything was laid out in detail before the construction began.Like many kingdoms of the time Dwarka had a passport system. Its citizens were issued with a clay seal which had to be presented when they entered or left the massive gates. The seal of Dwarka was a mythical three headed dog and seals matching the description have been found in the undersea ruins today.

In the Newspaper The Hindu dated 23 Feb 2007 an article was published which I reproduce here vervatim.” CHENNAI: Ancient structural remains of some significance have been discovered at Dwaraka, under water and on land, by the Underwater Archaeology Wing (UAW) of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Alok Tripathi,Superintending Archaeologist, UAW, said the ancient underwater structures found in the Arabian Sea were yet to be identified. "We have to find out what they are. They are fragments. I would not like to call them a wall or a temple. They are part of some structure," said Dr. Tripathi, himself a trained diver.

FOUND VALUABLES AFTER EXCAVATION UNDER THE SEA - DWARAKA 

The first archaeological excavations at Dwaraka were done by the Deccan College,Pune and the Department of Archaeology, Government of Gujarat, in 1963 under the direction of H.D. Sankalia. It revealed artifacts many centuries old.

Thirty copper coins were also found in the excavation area. The structures found on land belonged to the medieval period. "We have also found 30 copper coins. We are cleaning them. After we finish cleaning them, we can give their date," he said.Dwaraka is a coastal town in Jamnagar district of Gujarat. Traditionally, modern Dwaraka is identified with Dvaraka or Dvaravati, mentioned in the Mahabharata as Krishna's city.

Dwaraka was a port, and some scholars have identified it with the island of Barka mentioned in the Periplus of Erythrean Sea. Ancient Dwaraka sank in sea and hence is an important archaeological site.” My idea is not to go in the discussion of how the city went under the sea but the fact is that this city is now approximately under water of the Arabian sea some 135 feet below water. This city has been mentioned in the Mahabharata and that this city has been found, dated,and mapped. The probable date of this city is between 9500 to 7500 years before present which will put it as 7500 to 5500 years BC.

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Ganapathi Saranam -Ganesh Bhajans

Ganesh puja - Ganesh Prayers, 

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Ganesha Chaturthi, the great Ganesha festival, also known as 'Vinayak Chaturthi' or 'Vinayaka Chavithi' is celebrated by Hindus around the world as the birthday of Lord Ganesha. It is observed during the Hindu month of Bhadra (mid-August to mid-September) and the grandest and most elaborate of them, especially in the western India state of Maharashtra, lasts for 10 days, ending on the day of 'Ananta Chaturdashi'.

Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Om Sri Vinayakaya Namaha
 Om Sri Pramukaya Namaha
Om Sri Sumukaya Namaha
Om Parvati Nandanaya Namaha
Om Pancha Hastaya Namaha
Om Papanashanaya
 Namaha Telugu
Vinayaka Bhajans Ganapathi Saranam

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Krishna JanmaShTami -Rare Pics-Short Story

Happy Shri Krishna Janmashtami

The birth of Krishna is in itself a transcendental phenomenon that generates awe among the Hindus and overwhelms one and all with its supra mundane happenings.

Mother Earth, unable to bear the burden of sins committed by evil kings and rulers, appealed to Brahma, the Creator for help. Brahma prayed to the Supreme Lord Vishnu, who assured him that he would soon be born on earth to annihilate tyrannical forces.

 

One such evil force was Kamsa, the ruler of Mathura (in northern India) and his people were utterly terrified of him. On the day Kamsa's sister Devaki was married off to Vasudeva, an akashvani or voice from the sky was heard prophesying that Devaki's 8th son would be the destroyer of Kamsa. The frightened Kamsa immediately unsheathed his sword to kill his sister but Vasudeva intervened and implored Kamsa to spare his bride, and promised to hand over every new born child to him. Kamsa relented but imprisoned both Devaki and her husband Vasudeva.

 

When Devaki gave birth to her first child, Kamsa came to the prison cell and slaughtered the newborn. In this way, he killed the first six sons of Devaki. Even before her 8th child was born, Devaki and Vasudeva started lamenting its fate and theirs. Then suddenly Lord Vishnu appeared before them and said he himself was coming to rescue them and the people of Mathura. He asked Vasudeva to carry him to the house of his friend, the cowherd chief Nanda in Gokula right after his birth, where Nanda's wife Yashoda had given birth to a daughter.

 

He was to exchange his boy and bring Yashoda's baby daughter back to the prison. Vishnu assured them that "nothing shall bar your path".

At midnight on ashtami, the divine baby was born in Kamsa's prison. Remembering the divine instructions, Vasudeva clasped the child to his bosom and started for Gokula, but found that his legs were in chains. He jerked his legs and was unfettered! The massive iron-barred doors unlocked and opened up.

While crossing river Yamuna, Vasudeva held his baby high over his head. The rain fell in torrents and the river was in spate. But the water made way for Vasudeva and miraculously a five-mouthed snake followed him from behind and provided shelter over the baby.

 

When Vasudeva reached Gokula, he found the door of Nanda's house open. He exchanged the babies and hurried back to the prison of Kamsa with the baby girl. Early in the morning, all the people at Gokula rejoiced the birth of Nanda's beautiful male child. Vasudeva came back to Mathura and as he entered, the doors of the prison closed themselves.

 

When Kamsa came to know about the birth, he rushed inside the prison and tried to kill the baby. But this time it skipped from his hand and reaching the sky. She was transformed into the goddess Yogamaya, who told Kamsa: "O foolish! What will you get by killing me? Your nemesis is already born somewhere else."

In his youth Krishna killed Kamsa along with all his cruel associates, liberated his parents from prison, and reinstated Ugrasen as the King of Mathura.

 "Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya Glanirva Bhavathi Bharatha Abhyuthanam Adharmasya Tadatmanam Srijami Aham" Let's celebrate the glory of Shri Krishna as he ascended to destroy the evil from the face of earth. 

HAPPY JANMASHTAMI !!

 

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Dont Forget to Offer these 7 Things to SAIBABA

 According to scriptures (SaiSath Charitra) and books, written by the elders(Gurus), who have intimate relationship with  SHIRIDI SAIBABA, has given a 7 things list to offer to SAIBABA with intense love on him and show the same respect towards to all the living and non-living organisms.

 Thursday is associated with Sai Baba. It is believed that prayers and Bhajans should be conducted on this day, to appease him. This helps us to get rid of all the problems in life.
But, before offering anything to Sai Baba one should know what to offer, and the same should be taken after the puja and Bhajan as SAI PRASADAM.

 SWEETS 

1.  Sweets are a very important part of prayers. Hence, devotees offer sweets like DudhPeda,
     Palakova and others which are mixed with Milk and Sugar.

FRUITS

2.  Fruits: Fruits can also be offered to Sai Baba.

HALWA

3. Halwa : Offer Halwa to Sairam.

KHICHIDI 

 

4. Khichdi: Offer khichdi as it is believed to be his favourite dish

COCONUTS

5. Coconut: Coconut is offered in all important rituals. Hence, it should be offer to Sai Baba

VEGETABLE LEAFS 

6. Spinach curry: It is believed that Sai Baba liked spinach curry. That is why some devotees offer this.

FLOWERS -GARLANDS

7. Flowers: Devotees can also offer garlands to Sai Baba


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VARALAKSHMI-PUJA-INFO-IMPORTANCE-STORY

Varalakshmi Vratam  When and How

 Varalakshmi Vratam is an important pooja performed by many women in the month of Sravanamasam / Aavani. In this month many women perform Mangalagouri vratam on Tuesdays and Mahalakshmi puja on Fridays.

VaraLakshmi Vratham is performed on The 2nd firday of Sravana maasa or the firday before full moon day (Pournami).It is believed that worship of Goddess Lakshmi on this day will bring health, wealth and prosperity. Vara means boon. Needless to say, performing puja (in the form of a Vratam) to Goddess Varalakshmi will bring in boons to those who performs with utmost devotion.

Those who fail to perform the Vratam can do it so on any other Friday of the Sravanamasam. Eight forces or energies are recognised and they are known as Sri (Wealth), Bhu (Earth), Sarasvati (learning), Priti (love), Kirti (Fame), Santi (Peace), Tushti(Pleasure) and Pushti(Strength).

Each one of these forces is called a Lakshmi and all the eight forces are called the Ashta Lakshmis or the eight Lakshmis of the Hindus. Vishnu is also called Ashta Lakshmi Padhi which is equivalent to saying that he is the asylum for the eight-Lakshmis or forces. Lakshmi is a woman. So she will more readily sympathise with women.

Hence this varalakshmi Vratam is performed by women invoking the blessings of Lakshmi on their family and bless them with health, wealth and prosperity. Preparation of Varalakshmi Vratham : Goddess Lakshmi loves cleaner and tidier homes.

Hence,the pooja room and the house is cleaned on previous day itself. Puja related vessels are cleaned and polished. On the Puja day Women woke up early morning clean the pooja room and make kolam (rangoli) with rice flour. Keep a flat wooden platform/ plate spread a blouse piece over it. Over the blouse piece spread a cup of rice .

Place a cloth and spread some raw rice on it and place kalash on it. The Kalash is half-filled with water and decorated with betelleaves, usually five in number.The Kalash tray can be filled with turmeric, kumkum, sandalwood and other Pooja items..

The coconut is applied with turmeric and is richly decorated with kumkum. Now close it with with coconut with red cloth folded like pyramid,(look like a cap). The features of the Goddess are also drawn on the coconut to make the image of Her to facilitate worship. Jewellery is put round the coconut. Decorate and place some flowers.

Story of SRI VARAMAHALAKSHMI

The story happens in a beautiful town called Kundinagaram located in the Kingdom of Vidarbha (Vidarba Rajyam). In that Kundinagram town, Goddess Adilakshmi, being pleased by her devotion tells Charumathi in a dream and directed her to perform the vrata to enable Her to fulfil her desires. Charumathi wakes up and tells her husband about the dream. Charumathi along with some neighbourhood women takes bath in the wee hours and prepare a mandapam and invites Varalakshmi Devi. She recites the following sloka along with other women with utmost faith and devotion.

Sri Maha Lakshmi Stotram

Lakshmi Ksheerasamudra rajatanyam sri rangadhameswareem
Dasibootha samastha devavanitham lokaika deepamkuram
Sri manmanda kataksha labdhivibhat brahmendra gangadharam
Twamtrayamlokyakutumbhineem sasijavandemukunda priyam

Then she wore nine threads Thoranam( A band with yellow thread) to right hand and offers naivadyam to Goddess Lakshmi Devi. On the completion of the first circumstance, she heard she found Gajjelu, Andelu and other ornaments. On the second circumstance, they found kankanams made of navaratnams to their hands. On completion of the third circumstance, they found immense wealth. Then Charumathi offers Tambulam to the brahmin priests and distribute the vrata prasadam to the relatives and lead a happy life. Since then, Hindu women perform this vrata with utmost faith and trust till today. With this, Lord Eswara concludes telling the story to Goddess Parvathi.

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