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Teej Vrat Katha हरतालिका तीज व्रत कथा भाद्रपद मास के शुक्ल पक्ष की तृतीया तिथि को मनाया जाने वाले हरतालिका तीज व्रत की कथा इस प्रकार से है- हरतालिका तीज व्रत (Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha in Hindi) लिंग पुराण की एक कथा के अनुसार मां पार्वती ने अपने पूर्व जन्म में भगवान शंकर को पति रूप में प्राप्त करने के लिए हिमालय पर गंगा के तट पर अपनी बाल्यावस्था में अधोमुखी होकर घोर तप किया। इस दौरान उन्होंने अन्न का सेवन नहीं किया। काफी समय सूखे पत्ते चबाकर काटी और फिर कई वर्षों तक उन्होंने केवल हवा पीकर ही व्यतीत किया। माता पार्वती की यह स्थिति देखकर उनके पिता अत्यंत दुखी थे। इसी दौरान एक दिन महर्षि नारद भगवान विष्णु की ओर से पार्वती जी के विवाह का प्रस्ताव लेकर मां पार्वती के पिता के पास पहुंचे, जिसे उन्होंने सहर्ष ही स्वीकार कर लिया। पिता ने जब मां पार्वती को उनके विवाह की बात बतलाई तो वह बहुत दुखी हो गई और जोर-जोर से विलाप करने लगी। फिर एक सखी के पूछने पर माता ने उसे बताया कि वह यह कठोर व्रत भगवान शिव को पति रूप में प्राप्त करने के लिए कर रही हैं जबकि उनके पिता उनका विवाह विष्णु से कर...

Teej, The Penance of Goddess Parvati Teej is one of the prominent festivals on India observed by Hindus. It is celebrated in a grand scale in the almost all major parts of the country. This year Teej will be celebrated on August 24. Teej is an occasion which honors the love and devotion of Goddess Parvati towards Lord Shiva. It is an event to celebrate, commemorate and adorn one’s marriage. It is celebrated on the third day or tritiya after the Shukla Paksha (new moon or full moon day)in the holy month of Shravan Maas, which is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar. This festival is celebrated on the onset of monsoon in India as is therefore, also known as Haryali Teej, as monsoon brings greenery everywhere. This day is also referred to as Shravani Teej. This holds almost the same significance to women as “Karwa chauth”, as they pray for the health and prosperity of their husbands. Let’s look at the legends behind the celebration of the Teej festival, Legends behind Teej ...

Teej Rituals and Puja Process                 The Indian festival of Teej is marked by the women who pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, they observe fats for three days and seek their blessings for marital bliss and harmony in relationships. Teej is a series of festivals that are celebrated during the holy month of Shravan or Sawan and Bhadrapad or Bhado. This month coincides with the monsoon in India, which are usually the months of July-August-September. Just like any other festival in India, Teej also has many traditions and rituals. On the day of the Teej festival, women observe fasts and perform other rituals and customs for the healthy and long life of their husbands. Every custom holds its own significance and ladies perform them with all their dedication. Customs and Rituals for Teej Teej rituals and customs make this festival more interesting as it is very full of colors. Women who fast for their husbands ensure that no c...

Teej India is a land of diverse cultures, with each state having their own traditions and festivals. Teej is one such festival which is mainly celebrated in the northern part of India, mainly Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Teej is synonymous with sawan or the monsoon in India. It usually falls during the holy month of Shravan (July-August) each year. Teej is a big festival in Rajasthan, traditional dances, and dresses, henna are the main features of this festival. Significance of Teej  Teej is usually celebrated during the monsoon time in India. This festival holds great significance in itself. It is believed to be a celebration of the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to ancient Hindu mythology, it is said that, Goddess Parvati observed fasts and prayed to Lord Shiva for hundred years to make him happy so that he could marry her. She took 108 births to come to a form in which Lord Shiva would accept her. Happy from her dedication, Lord Shiva d...

Kanwar Yatra Kanwar Yatra is the annual auspicious pilgrimage of the devotees of Lord Shiva. During this pilgrimage, the “bearer” called ‘Kanvaria’ visit Hindu pilgrimage places like Gangotri and Gaumukh in Uttarakhand and Haridwar, and Sultanganj in Bihar, to fetch water or “Gangajal” from the River Ganga or the Holy Ganges and then offer the jal in Lord Shiva temples. This Yatra takes place during the auspicious Hindu month of ‘Shravan’, also known as Shravan Month, that is usually the period from July to August. IMP. TIPS: Facts about Kanwar Yatra, Origin of Kanwar Yatra The Kanwar Yatra from Sultanganj to Devgarh in the Indian state of Bihar and Jharkhand respectively, is done by the ‘Kanvarias’ the year round. They undertake this long and tiring 100 km journey barefoot with enthusiasm and utmost devotion. The Gangajal bought from the Yatra is then poured on Baba Baidyanath Temple at Devgarh by the Kanwariyas. In earlier times, this yatra was performed i...

 Facts about Kanwar Yatra Sawan is here! Sawan is synonymous with Lord Shiva and his worshippers, also known as Kanwariyas, they travel to places like Haridwar, Allahabad, Gaumukh, and Gangotri in Uttarakhan and Sultanganj in Bihar to get Gangajal, i.e. the holy water from the river Ganaga, to offer to Lord Shiva. IMP. TIPS:  Kanwar Yatra: Significance and Rituals ,  Origin of Kanwar Yatra The Yatra is not only about pleasing Lord Shiva, but is also to improve one’s personality. Undertaking this yatra makes the devotees confident and more focused as individuals. One understands and feels the inner power and strength. Each year many devotees take Gangajal from far way places to other places and offer the holy water on the Shiva Lingams in Shiva Temples. Here are some must know facts about this practice of  Kanwar Yatra : The total distance between Sultanganj and Deoghar is 115 kms and the total journey takes around 4 to 5 day...

 Shravan Maas Fasting during this entire month is considered very auspicious. Waking up early morning, visiting the Shiva temple, and offering a mixture of milk, ghee, yogurt, gangajal, and honey also known as Panchamrut along with Bilva leaves is a must. One can have milk and milk products, fruits and other fasting approved items during this time. It is said that one who worships Lord Shiva during this, experience major changes in life. Performing the Rudram Chamkam puja is extremely beneficial for a healthy, prosperous and wealthy life. People who are ill or going through critical life threatening situations such as diseases or other health issues, perform the Maha Mrityunajy puja to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva in their lives. This puja is so powerful that it lengthens the lifespan of devotees and saves from life threatening circumstances. The Mangal Gauri Vrata, which is regarded as one of the most rewarding Vratas or fasts is done during this month of Shrava...

The Most Holy Month Shravan Maas or Shravan month is the 5th month of the Hindu calendar. This entire month is dedicated to the worshipping of Lord Shiva and praying to him during this time pleases him very much. A lot of people observe fast the entire month of Shravan and pray to the Shiva Lingam everyday. They also organize various pujas and other ceremonies to please Lord Shiva and to get his blessings. Shravan Poornima or the full moon day in the month of Shravan is coincides with the Nakshatra or birth star of Lord Vishnu or Shravan Nakshatra and is therefore called Shravan Maas. In this month each Somvar or Monday is called Shravan Somvar and is considered highly auspicious. All Mondays in Shravan month are celebrated in Lord Shiva temples. A Dharanatra is hung over the Shiva Lingam filled with Holy water and milk, to continuously bathe the lingam, throughout the day and night. Shiva devotees then offer Bilva leaves, holy water and milk and flowers, also known as Falam toy...

The Holy Month Devotees fast to please Lord Shiva : Fasting during this entire month is considered very auspicious. Waking up early morning, visiting the Shiva temple, and offering a mixture of milk, ghee, yogurt, gangajal, and honey also known as Panchamrut along with Bilva leaves is a must. One can have milk and milk products, fruits and other fasting approved items during this time. Fasting on all Shravan somvar , especially for unmarried women who are seeking a good husband. As Rudraksh is symbolic to Lord Shiva, wearing the Rudraksh is considered very auspicious as well. Devout devotees of Lord Shiva make sure to wear a Rudraksh during this time of the year to please him.Devotees also do japa with Rudraksh mala to please Lord Shiva. Offering Panchamrut, bilva leaves, gangajal, dhatura, along with Honey or sugar and Bibhuti to Lord Shiva is considered very auspicious. The Mangal Gauri Vrata is also done by married women during this month for the health and prosperity...

Why do we Fast during Shravan Mondays? The full moon day also known as Shravan Poornimain the month of Shravan is coincides with the Nakshatra or birth star of Lord Vishnu or Shravan Nakshatra and is therefore called Shravan Maas. Duringthis month every Monday is called Shravan Somvar and is considered auspicious. All Mondays in Shravan month are celebrated in Lord Shiva temples. A Dharanatra is hung over the Shiva Lingam filled with Holy water and milk, to continuously bathe the lingam, throughout the day and night. Shiva devotees then offer Bilva leaves, holy water and milk and flowers, also known as Falam toyam and Pushpam patram to the Shiva Lingam every Monday. Devotees fast until sunset and the Akhand Diya burns throughout this time. This period is consideredvery auspicious to the devotees of Lord Shiva and almost everyone of them will be fasting either for the whole month or at leastevery Monday of the Shravan Maas. Legend behind Shravan Maas As per ancient Hi...

  Rudraksh during Shravan Month Shravan Maas is consideredvery auspicious to the devotees of Lord Shiva and almost everyone of them will be fasting either for the whole month or at leastevery Monday of the Shravan Maas. As Rudraksh is symbolic to Lord Shiva, wearing the Rudraksh is considered very auspicious as well. Devout devotees of Lord Shiva make sure to wear a Rudraksh during this time of the year to please him.Devotees also do japa with Rudraksh mala to please Lord Shiva. Taking an early moring bath and chanting "Om Namah Shivay" with the beads nine or one hundred and eight times. It is also advised to wash the beads with Gangajal at least once every week. Rudraksh is the seed of the Eliocarpus Granitus tree, which is a large broad-leaved evergreen tree found in the Himalayan region. They bear white flowers which later develop into an olive-like fruit bearing the seed. The fruit is soaked in water for a number of days, the Rudraksh is then taken out whi...

How the Tandav dance originated is explained in the following shloka: प्रयोगमुद्धतं स्मृत्वा स्वप्रयुक्तं ततो हरः । तण्डुना स्वगणाग्रण्या भरताय न्यदीदिशत् ।। लास्यमस्याग्रतः प्रीत्या पार्वत्या समदीदिशत् । बुद्ध्वाऽथ ताण्डवं तण्डोः मत्र्येभ्यो मुनयोऽवदन् ।। The Tandava or Celestial dance of Lord Shiva is extremely thrilling and charming, exquisitely graceful in pose and rhythm and intensely piercing in effect.The dance of Lord Shiva is for the welfare of the world. He is not the destroyer but He is the regenerator. He is the Mangala Data and Ananda Data, bestower of auspiciousness and bliss.The undifferentiated sound becomes differentiated through the vibration set up by the movements of His Damaru or drum. Tandava : The Most Difficult Dance Shiva not only destroys the world but also frees  Jiva  (embodied souls) from bondage. NATARAJA   – Lord Shiva is also known as Nataraja, the Dancing God. Traditionally, it is believed that Nataraj is the promoter o...

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Shravani Mela 2017 The month of Savan or Shravan Maas is synonymous with religious festivals and events. It is the considered a very auspicious time for conducting any Puja or other religious ceremonies, and all days of this month are considered very prosperous. Shravan Poornima or the full moon day in the month of Shravan is coincides with the Nakshatra or birth star of Lord Vishnu or Shravan Nakshatra and is therefore called Shravan Maas. In this moth each Somvar or Monday is called Shravan Somvar and is considered highly auspicious. The holy month of Shravan as per the traditional Hindu calendar followed mostly in North India holds great importance at the Baba Baidyanath Dham – the very famous Lord Shiva Temple at Deogharh in Jharkhand. Each year millions of Shiva devotees from different states of India, Nepal and other countries around the world undertake the sacred pilgrimage from Sultanganj to Baba Baidyanath Temple. This month-long fair is known as Shravani Mela. The B...

People often believe that a broken mirror brings you bad luck for 7 years. Superstitions relating to mirrors evolved from a time when the early man saw his reflection in the water, thinking that the image in water was of their soul. According to an ancient myth,   mirrors have magical powers , also the power to see the future and are thought to be the devices of Gods . Thus, a broken mirror would terminate its powers, the soul would be apart from the body and it is also believed that misfortunes would be brought upon the one whose reflection it last held. It was the Romans who first started the superstition relating to broken mirrors as a sign of seven years of bad luck. This is because ancient Romans believed that it took seven years for one to renew their luck. If the person looking in the mirror were of ill health, the image would break the mirror and bad luck would follow for seven years, at the end of which their luck would be renewed, and their body would be physically r...

  Shravan Maas Rituals  Shravan maas has a lot of significance attached to itself and is very auspicious in the Hindu calendar. Shravan maas is the one month truly dedicated to Lord Shiva, and worshipping him during this month perform better during this time than any other time of the year. Shravan Poornima or the full moon day in the month of Shravan is coincides with the Nakshatra or birth star of Lord Vishnu or Shravan Nakshatra and is therefore called Shravan Maas. In this moth each Somvar or Monday is called Shravan Somvar and is considered highly auspicious. All Mondays in Shravan month are celebrated in Lord Shiva temples. A Dharanatra is hung over the Shiva Lingam filled with Holy water and milk, to continuously bathe the lingam, throughout the day and night. Shiva devotees then offer Bilva leaves, holy water and milk and flowers, also known as Falam toyam and Pushpam patram to the Shiva Lingam every Monday. Devotees fast until sunset and the Akhand Diya b...

 Shiv Mandir Temple Detail Prachin Shiv Mandir Temple was build in 1980. It has a Scripture of Lord Shiva located in Village Islampur, Sohna Road, Subhash Chowk, Gurgoan.It is a holy place for puja, Vedic Hawans, Katha Pravachan. Hindus consider temples as the sacred place for religious recreation. These temples are designed to bring human and God closer and cultivate the spiritual side of a person. Our Hindu temples have been rooted in Vedic traditions and is a symbolism of Dharma, Karma, Moksha and Artha. In ancient times they were the focus for all aspects of everyday life in the Hindu community - religious, cultural, educational and social. Hindu temples come in many styles, are situated in diverse locations, deploy different construction methods and are adapted to different deities and regional beliefs. But, temples are always associated with the feelings of common people. They strongly connect to their culture and religion through these sacred figures.  Fin...