Partial Eclipse starts at Dec 21 1:33 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
Total Eclipse starts at Dec 21 2:41 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
Total Eclipse ends at Dec 21 3:53 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
Partial Eclipse ends at Dec 21 5:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
Info from local temple priest:
Parihara suggested for the following nakshatras: Arudra, Swati, Satabhisha, Mrigasira, Punarvasu. Suggested Parihara: Archana for Sri Chandra Graha.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Pooja Muhurt for Diwali 2010
To perform Maha Laskshmi pooja on diwali, pradosh kaal(evening) and nishita kaal(night) are very auspicious timings. We all know that Shubh muhurt may vary from region to region. According to a well-known priest, for New Yorkers(USA), the best time to perform Maha Lakshmi Pooja is between 18:14:22 to 20:02:27. These timings are based on sthira lagna, amavasya and pradosh kala with daylight saving time adjusted.
Wishing all a Happy and Prosperous Diwali!
Wishing all a Happy and Prosperous Diwali!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Oil Bath on Naraka Chaturdasi
The tradition of taking oil bath on naraka chaturdasi is meant for physical cleansing of the body and spiritual cleansing of the mind with new hope. The oil bath thus symbolises the removal of all the dirt, evil and inauspicious things before the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi on the next day.
The elder most female member in the family dips a flower bud in the oil and drops into the left palm of each person.
Men applies the oil on the hair chanting the mantra,
Women chant the mantra,
The elder most female member in the family dips a flower bud in the oil and drops into the left palm of each person.
Men applies the oil on the hair chanting the mantra,
Ashwthamo, Balir, Vyaso, Hanumanshcha, Vibhishanaha,
Krupaha Parashuramashcha,Saptaite Chirangivinaha.
Krupaha Parashuramashcha,Saptaite Chirangivinaha.
Women chant the mantra,
Ahalya, Draupati, Sitaa, Tara, Mandodari Tata,
Panchakanyaha Smarennithyam Mahapataka Nashanam
Panchakanyaha Smarennithyam Mahapataka Nashanam
It is said that people who perform the oil bath on Naraka Chaturdasi will be blessed with prosperity, progeny and wealth.
Introduction
The cultural traditions of India have been passed on from generation to generation and have become deeply rooted in the indian way of living.
Most of us including me doesn't know much about our indian traditions and customs. This is just my attempt to keep a note of them. Starting from today, whenever i come across (be it online or be it from my family or friends) any of such interesting stuff , i'll share it with you here.
Happy Reading! Happy Learning!
Most of us including me doesn't know much about our indian traditions and customs. This is just my attempt to keep a note of them. Starting from today, whenever i come across (be it online or be it from my family or friends) any of such interesting stuff , i'll share it with you here.
Happy Reading! Happy Learning!
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