Spiritual GYAN

Pitru paksha is a 16 days period of Shraddha (sraddh) from Bhadrapada purnima to  Sarva pitru amavasya . It is also known as Shraddha Paksha. In these period; Hindus pay homage to their ancestor, especially through food offerings.  Pitru Paksha  is considered by Hindus to be inauspicious, given the death rite performed during the ceremony, known as Shraddha or Tarpan. Pitru Paksha Dates Pitru Paksha start date :  Friday, 13 September 2019 - Purnima Shraddha (Bhadrapada Shukla Purnima); starts from the fortnight immediately after the  Ganesh Chaturthi . Pitru Paksha End date : Saturday, 28 September 2019 - Sarvapitru Amavasya or Mahalaya Amavasya; beginning of Shardiya  Navratri ; which signifies the famous Durga Puja dedicated to nine forms of Maa Durga( NavDurga ). Days Information and their importance Purnima Shraddha Friday, 13 September 2019 Shraddha for those who died on Purnima tithi is done on Amavasya Shraddha tithi and not ...

Rishi Panchami is an auspicious Hindu fasting day specially for women. It observes on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapad month, according to  Hindu Lunar Calendar . This year, Rishi Panchami falls on  Tuesday, 3 September 2019 . This comes just after the day of  Ganesh Chaturthi  and showcases the religious observance of Sapta-Rishi. The seven sages ate Kashyapa, Atri, Bharadhvaja, Vishvamitra, Gauthama, Jamadagni and Vashishta. Rishi Panchami Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami is known as Rishi Panchami. It usually observed two days after  Hartalika Teej  and one day after  Ganesh Chaturthi . Currently Rishi Panchami day falls in August or September on English calendar. Rishi Panchami is not a festival; but a fasting day observed by women to pay obeisance to the Sapta Rishis. Date and Vrat Muhurat Rishi Panchami falls on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Puja Muhurat – 10:24 AM to 12:57 PM Puja Duration – 02 Hours 33 Mins Panchami Tithi Be...

Why we celebrate- “ Maha Kala Bhairava ashtami ’ and what are all its benefits? Maha Kala Bhairava ashtami is a renowned Hindu festival dedicated to Kala Bhairava . It is famed as- “Maha KalaBhairavashtami’ among his whole-hearted devotees. In honor of Lord Kaal- Bhairava, this propitious festival is commemorated in Hindu community. In 2019, Kalashtami will fall on  28 th  March , Thursday. It is celebrated commonly both in the Northern and Southern states of India and observed 12 times in a year according to Hindu calendar. According to the Puranas, Kala Bhairava is delineated as “Lord of Time”. He is well-known as- Kshetrapalaka, the protector of the Universe. Kala Bhairava is one of the vehement Manifestations of Lord Shiva. He is portrayed as a vicious deity humping a Head in one of his hands. It is believed that the head which God carries was the 5th head of Lord Brahma, chopped off by  Lord Shiva   to cut his ego. Black Dog is the Vehicle (Vahan) on w...

Hinduism has extremely precious rituals and vidhis associated with its existence. Every ritual framed has highly advanced beneficiary methodologies associated. Havan is seen to be the prime part of any major Puja. The sacredness and purity which a Havan can create are much more than any other process. A Homa or Havan is a sacred Hindu ritual in which offerings are made to the fire. Fire is considered to be the main element of a Havan or Homa as well as belongs to the major five elements of existence. The offerings made to the sacred fire, during a Havan, are said to  purify the environment as well as the people around . It is also believed to drive away all negative energies around. This fire is supposedly the main link between cosmic consciousness and human consciousness. The key to spiritual and material success Havan is seen as one of the ten niyams/rules or positive virtues that are prescribed for a devotee, who wishes to come closer to the divine, one who wants to acqu...

Obtaining happiness and success have always been the sole purpose behind worshipping and following the almighty. Since ages people have been following many rituals and customs in search of peace and satisfaction. This is true that praying God with all your heart will make you have your wishes fulfilled, but mythology says that implementing certain rules will make your prayer more productive. Failing to execute these rules may lead to a lesser effective prayer or may even derail the purpose. Mentioned below are 30 rules to be followed while worshipping God. These rules if followed will give you the best results in lesser time. Worshipping the Panchdev should be mandatory in each and every auspicious occasion. The Pacnchdev is formed by Lord Surya, Ganesha, Durga, Shiva, and Vishnu. Including them in everyday prayer will also help you get the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. Wealth, health, and happiness will always be around you if you happen to follow this rule properly. ...