Ganga Dushehra, 18th June 2013

Ganga Dushehra

The River Ganges or Ganga is the holiest river for Hindus. River Ganga is refereed to as Goddess and is called as Maa Ganga (mother Ganga). Ganga originates from the Gangotri Glacier at Gaumukh in the Himalaya at 4,100 meters above sea level and flows 2,525 km across northern India before meeting the Bay of Bengal at Ganga Saagar.

The 'Puranas' (ancient Hindu scriptures) say that the sight, the touch or just the touch of River Ganga cleanses all sins. Taking a dip in the holy Ganga bestows heavenly blessings. The 'Narada Purana,' prophesied pilgrimages in this Kali Yuga to the Ganges must be done by all Hindus.

Sri Ganga Dusshera Festival

What to do?

Today, 18th June 2013 is the auspicious occasion of the Ganga Dusshera festival. This day (Jyeshtha Shukla Dashmi) is being celebrated as Ganga Dushehra as on this auspicious occasion sacred river Ganga descent on earth from heaven. 

1. On this day, a dip in the holy river invoking the Goddess is said to cleanse all sins. 

2. Worship Maa Ganga by lighting incense and lamp and offers sandalwood, flowers and milk. (can be done to Ganga Jal placed in your house if you stay far away from River Ganga)

3. Also offer chunri / saree (red cloth) to Maa Ganga. 

4. Fishes should be fed flour balls. Beggars living on banks of Ganga should be fed. 

5. Seedha (dried food items like flour, ghee, oil, salt, rice, flour, etc.) should be given to Brahmin with Dakshina (money).

 Best Regards

Aashish

Institute of Vedic Astrology

Shani Jayanti and Amavasya (English)

Shani Amavasya and Shani Jayanti (8th June 2013)

By doing the following deeds positivity can be sought. Passed ancestors also gets happy and gets satisfied and they give blessings for growth of lineage and increase prosperity. Since Amavasya (No Moon) also occurs on this day, so by doing following auspicious results will occur.

1. Puja of Vat (Banyan) Tree

Do puja of banyan tree with Roli (vermilion), Haldi (turmeric) and Chawal (rice). Offer water to the tree. Tie thread around the tree and do 11 circle of the tree.

2. Donation of Soubhagya Pitari (Bucket of auspicious things) to Brahmin

Offer following item to Brahmin / Brahmin's wife based on your capacity.

·        Vermilion (Sindoor)

·        Mirror

·        Mauli / Pachrangi Dhaga (Thread used to be tied in hand during religious ceremonies)

·        Kaajal (collyrium /soot)

·        Mehendi (myrtle)

·        Bangles

·        Bindee (pip)

·        Toe ring

·        Saree (dress0

·        Dakshina (money)

3. Puja of Married Ladies

Invite married ladies to your house and place turmeric powder, vermilion and rice on their forehead. Offer them sweets.

4. Read or Listen to Satyawan Savitri Katha (Story)

For long life of your husband, read or listen to the story of Satyawan and Savitri.

5. Tarpan (offering water in a specific way to passed ancestors)

Offer water, til (sesame) and kusha in morning but before noon.

6. Donate Sesame

Donate sesame in Shani (Planet Saturn) temple.

7. Donation

Donate following items to poor/beggars:

·        Imarati (a kind of sweet)

·        Oil

·        Iron/Steel Utensil

·        Umbrella

·        Shoes

8. Lord Shani Darshan (Visit Lord Saturn temple)

Visit Lord Shani temple. See towards his feet instead of face.

With Best Regards

Aashish

Institute of Vedic Astrology

Shani Amavasya 8 June 2013

शनि अमावस्या एवं शनि जयंती (८ जून  २ ० १ ३ )

शनि अमावस्या के दिन निम्न कार्य करने से शुभता की प्राप्ति होती है एवं  पितर प्रसन्न एवं तृप्त होकर  सन्तति की बढोतरी एवं सम्रद्धि का शुभ-आशीर्वाद देते है । चुकी इस शनिवार को अमावस्या भी है अतः निम्न कार्य करने से विशेष  फल की प्राप्ति भी होगी । 

१. वट वृक्ष पूजा : 

वट वृक्ष की पूजा रोली, हल्दी एवं चावल से करे । वृक्ष को जल से सींचे । वृक्ष के चारो ओर सूत बंधे । १ १  परिक्रमा करे ।  

२. सौभाग्य पिटारी का ब्राह्मण को दान : 

सौभाग्य पिटारी में निम्न वस्तुए श्रद्धा एवं सामर्थ अनुसार डाल कर ब्राह्मण / ब्राह्मण स्त्री को दान करे । 

• सिन्दूर 

• दर्पण 

• मौली (पचरंगी धागा)

• काजल 

• मेहँदी 

• चुरी 

• बिंदी 

• बिछिया 

• साड़ी 

• दक्षिणा 

३ . सौभाग्य स्त्री पूजन  : 

• सौभाग्य स्त्रियों को घर में बुलाकर उन्हें हल्दी, रोली एवं चावल लगाकर पूजन करे । मीठा खिलाये । 

४ . सावित्री सत्यवान कथा का श्रवण वाचन  : 

• अपने पति की दीर्घायु के लिए सत्यवान - सावित्री की कथा को पड़े अथवा सुने । 

५.  तर्पण   : 

• पितरो को जल, तिल  और कुशा से तर्पण करे । (सुबह, मध्यान्ह तक)

६. तिल दान : 

• तिल का दान शनि मंदिर में करें । 

७. दान : 

• शनि सम्बंधित वस्तुओ का दान गरीबो / भिखारियों को करें , जैसे 

• इमरती 

• तेल 

• लोहे या स्टील के बर्तन 

• छाता 

• जूते 

८. शनि भगवन के दर्शन : 

• शनि मंदिर में जाकर शनि भगवन का दर्शन करे । दर्शन करते वक़्त शनि भगवान  के चेहरे की जगह उनके पैरो में देखे  । 

शुभकामनाये 

आशीष 

इंस्टिट्यूट ऑफ़ वैदिक एस्ट्रोलॉजी 

Institute of Vedic Astrology