Saint Jamdagni – Maharshi Jamadagni – Rishi Jamadagni

Posted on June 5, 2012 by astrobix

Jamdagni was born as a son to Bhrigu dynasty’s Trichik. Jamdagni is considered to be one of the Sapt Rishis (the seven great saints). He was married to King Prasenjit’s daughter, Renuka. Saint Jamdagni acquired a respected and influential position in the society because of his skills, talent and worship. He was respected by everyone. Saint Jamdagni was passionate and energetic. He had five sons who were named, Rukmavan, Sukhen, Vasu, Vishwavanas and Parshuram.

According to legends, there was time when the Earth was ruled by Kings belonging to the Haihaya dynasty. They were merciless and all the people were terrified of them. All the saints and sadhus were unsafe. These Kings started disrespecting the religious rituals and always created problems. At this time, Saint Jamdagni performed a yagya which impressed god. As a result, he was blessed with five sons. Saint Jamdagni’s son, Parshuram killed all the Haihaya Kings.

Jamdagni and Kartavirya Arjun

Kartavirya Arjun belonged to the Haihaya dynasty and was a merciless king. He once visited Saint Jamdagni’s asylum. Arjun realized the immense importance and speciality of Kamdhenu cow and wanted to take it with him. But Saint Jamdagni did not give him the permission to do so. Kartavirya Arjun was furious due to this rejection. He killed Saint Jamdagni and took Kamdhenu with him.

Parshuram desired vengeance and killed Kartavirya Arjun. He also brought Kamdhenu back to the asylum. Parshuram vowed that he would kill all the Kshatriyas from the face of the Earth. He travelled the whole planet to do so and killed Kshatriyas 21 times.

Jamdagni and Renuka

Saint Jamdagni and Renuka were happily married for a long time. Renuka was totally devoted toward her husband and loved him a lot. But, due to one petty mistake, their relationship was destroyed and Saint Jamdagni gave her a death sentence. According to a legend, Renuka once visited a river to get some water for a Yagya. At the same time, Gandharva Chitra Rath was in the river with some Apsaras. Renuka was quite amazed to see them. As a result, there was a delay in bringing the water. By the time she reached back, the time of Yagya had already passed. Due to this, Saint Jamdagni asked his sons to kill Renuka.

All the sons, except Parshuram, denied killing their own mother. Saint Jamdagni was furious and killed his kids. Parshuram followed his father’s direction and killed Renuka. Saint Jamdagni was impressed with Parshuram’s devotion and asked what he desired. Parshuram said that he wanted Saint Jamdagni to give back life to Renuka and forgive his other sons. As a result, Saint Jamdagni gave back life to his sons and Renuka.

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Bhaumvati Amavasya 2024 | Bhaumvati Amavasya

Posted on June 4, 2012 by astrobix

According to hinsu scriptures, amavasya that lies on Tuesday is known as Bhaumvati Amavasya. All kinds of pitra related activities are performed on this day. It is believed that the one who performs pitra daan and tarpan on Bhaumvati amavasya gets blessings from Pitra.

Making donations, holy bath etc. on the day of Bhaumvati Amavasya has special significance in hinduism. According to saint Vyas, performing holy bath and charity on this day give results equivalent to the result by donating thousand cows. There is a tradition of worshipping peepal tree and Lord Vishnu on the day of Bhaumvati amavasya. People from around the world visit pilgrimage places such as Haridwar, Kaashi etc to take bath in holy rivers.

Taking a dip in Kurukshetra’s Brahma Sarovar on this day has a special significance and considered to be very auspicious. A person who performs charity and holy bath at this place is blessed with fruitful results. Thousands of devotees can be seen bathing in holy rivers from sunrise to sunset. A devotee who performs all these activities gets all his wishes fulfilled.

Significance of Bhaumvati Amavasya

Amavasya lies in each month of lunar calendar. The moon has two phases : Shukla paksha and Krishna paksha. The end of Krishna paksha is marked by amavasya, whereas end of Shukla paksha is marked by poornima.

Performing donations, holy bath, fasts, tarpan, homas in  the name of dead ancestors are considered auspicious. The amavasya of jyeshtha maas is comparatively more important as compared to other amavasya. As per the rituals described in ancient scriptures, a person should wake up early in the morning on the amavasya of jyeshtha maas and worship the lord.

On the tithi of Bhaumvati amavasya all the activities are performed in devotion of dead ancestors of the family for their salvations. As per the scriptures, Pitra deva is the lord of Amavasya which is why tarpan, homas, pitradaan have special significance on this tithi. Amavasya that lies on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during Anuradha, Vishakha or Swati nakshatra is considered very auspicious. Similarly, yogas of amavasya formed on Saturday and Chaturdashi also give good results.

People who perform tarpan, homas donation, holy bath in these yogas get relief from all sins and attains salvation in the end. There are some rituals of fasts described in various hindu scriptures which should be performed with faith and devotion to get relief from the physical, mental and financial sufferings of life.

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Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2023। Puri Rath Yatra Festival

Posted on June 3, 2012 by astrobix

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra begins on Dwitiya of Shukla Paksha during Aashaadh month. This is one of the most magnificent festivals celebrated in Orissa. A lot of devotees visit Puri to be a part of this magnificent festival every year. This festival is celebrated with a lot of zeal and excitement for nine days.

Idols of Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balbhadra and sister Subhadra are carried in the Rath (chariot). This yatra is popular all around India. Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is celebrated during Aashaadh month. This yatra comprises of three Devas. A chariot carrying idols of the three Lords is taken to Gudia temple which is two kilometers from Jagannath temple. This chariot is brought back on the ninth day. Lord Krishna, Balram and Goddess Subhadra are worshipped for nine days during this period.

Lord Jagannath is worshipped in these nine days. According to a legend, Adi Shankaracharya established Govardhan Peeth in this place. Since the ancient times, Puri has been famous because of its saints and religious values. Asylums of a lot of saints can be seen here. It is believed that during Treta yug, Rameshwar dham was a holy place. During Dwapar yug, Dwarika was a holy place and during Kalyug, Puri serves the same purpose. Jagannath Puri is one of the holy and sacred places in India.

Jagannath Yatra description

Jagannath Rath is dedicated to lord Jagannath. It is about 45 feet tall. The last chariot is dedicated to Lord Jagannath. Lord Jagannath was an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Hence, he is decorated with yellow or orange clothes. The idols used in Puri are nothing like the other idols in India.

The first chariot in this yatra is dedicated to Lord Balram. It is about 44 feet tall. Blue color is primarily used in the decoration of this chariot. This chariot is followed by the one dedicated to Goddess Subhadra which is 43 feet tall. Black color is primarily used in the decoration of this chariot. These chariots travels the whole city in the morning. It moves at a slow pace. The chariots reach the temple in the evening. The idols are then taken to the temple.

The idols are kept in the temple till the seventh day. A lot of devotees can be seen in the temple during these seven days. Devotees visit this temple even in the immense heat. Prasad is distributed in the form of Gopal bhog among devotees.

The chariot moves back to Jagannath temple after the seventh day. Huge ropes are used to pull the chariots. Yatra takes place in the birthplace of Lord Jagannath. This is known as Bahuda. Touching or pulling the ropes is considered to be very auspicious.

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Chaturmas – Chaturmasya – Chatur Month

Posted on June 1, 2012 by astrobix

Chaturmas is a valuable time for saints, devotees and sadhus. It is believed that Lord Vishnu remains in deep meditation during the four months of chaturmas. These four months of ancient yagya is also known as Chaturmasya. It commences from the poornima or phalgun, chaitra or vaishakh and concludes on Ashadh Shukla dwadasi or poornima. Vaishryadeva, Varunghaas, Shakmegha and Sunasheeriya are celebrated during this time. The importance of chaturmas can be read in the ancient scriptures such as Katyayana Shrotsutra.

According to Varshakaal, everyone must perform puja and devote themselves in the worship of god during these four months. Saints and priests can be seen observing Chaturmasa fasts during this time. People who observe this fast must follow brahmachari custom, sacrifice the use of addictive food, sleep on the floor and worship Lord Vishnu. It is also believed that reciting Vishnu Sahasranama path during this time give beneficial results. The four months of chaturmas are considered to be very auspicious in every aspect.

Chaturmas rituals for  fast and puja

There are certain rituals to observe chaturmas fast. According to those rituals, devotees should avoid taking any addictive food during this time . It is also believed that use of salt in food reduces the auspicious results of the fast. The observer must sleep on the floor and avoid eating food items such as wheat, moong dal and oat. He should follow the path of honesty and should resist himself from saying words that could hurt anyone’s sentiments.

Other than these, an observer must strictly follow the rituals of fasts described in ancient scriptures. A person observing the fast should wake up early in the morning and complete his routine work like bathing etc. However, taking early morning bath in a holy river is considered to be very auspicious for the observer, but if it is not possible then regular bath using the paste of mud, sesame and kush can also give beneficial results. Since this fast is observed in devotion of lord Vishnu, chanting\ the mantra “ Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya Namah” and “ Om Namo Narayana” gives relief from all sufferings.

After taking the bath, worship Lord Vishnu. Before commencing the puja establish an urn tied with red cloth and place the idol of lord Vishnu on it. Worshipping the lord with incense sticks, lamps, flowers etc. pleases lord Vishnu and helps in attaining salvation.

Significance of Chaturmas

According to the ancient scriptures, Lord Vishnu resides in the patal lok from the beginning of chaturmas. Chaturmas is the duration between the month of ashadh and mid of kartik. It is believed that lord Vishnu rests on the latex bed of the ocean for complete four months. Therefore, any kind of religious or auspicious work such as marriage, farming etc. are not  performed during this phase. Braj yatra is the only pilgrimage that is open during chaturmas period since it is believed that all the gods and goddess gather at this place and reside here for four months of chaturmas.

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Yogini Ekadashi Fast 2023। Yogini Ekadashi Vrat

Posted on May 31, 2012 by astrobix

Yogini Ekadashi fast is observed on Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha, Ashada Masa. In 2023, this Ekadashi will be celebrated on 14th June. Lord Vishnu is worshipped on this day with full faith and dedication. Worshipping the Peepal tree on this day also have its own significance.

Rituals for Yogini Ekadashi Fast Puja

Ekadashi fasting is significant in all the three worlds. A person who observes these fasts is able to get rid of all the sins. The rules of Ekadasi fast are observed from a night of Dashmi (a day before Ekadasi). The fast is started from the night of Dashmi and concluded on the morning of Dvadashi (a day after Ekadashi) by making donations etc.

On the day of Ekadasi, the person observing the fast should wake up early in the morning and complete his routine work like bathing etc. For bathing, using the paste of mud or Til is considered auspicious. Established an urn before commencing the puja and place the idol of Lord Vishnu on it. Worshipped the lord with incense sticks, lamps etc. Jagran should be performed on the night of fast. The observer should avoid eating stimulating food from the night of dashmi and rather eat saltless food.

Yogini Ekadashi Fast Katha

According to legends, a king named Kuber ruled the city called Alkapuri. He was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. He used to offer flowers in the Puja brought by Hema Mali. Hemamali had a beautiful wife named Vishalakshi. Once, after bringing flowers from Mansarovar, he did not go for Puja and started spending time with his wife. King Kuber kept waiting for him till noon time. After waiting for long, he got very furious and ordered his servants to find Hema Mali.

When servants returned back, they said, “Hey king, he is busy rejoicing with his wife.” Hearing to this, the king immediately ordered his servants to call Hema Mali. He cursed the gardener with separation from his wife and will suffer from leprosy in the Mrityu lok. Being cursed by the king he immediately fell on the earth and became a  leper. He also faced separation from his wife and suffered from many problems in the Mrityu lok.

Due to the effect of Lord Shiva’s devotion, his mind did not forget the deeds of his last birth and he started moving towards the Himalayas. He visited an ashram on the way and met a saint.  Hemamali reached to him and fell in his feet. The saint heard the full story of the gardener and decided to help him to attain salvation.

He advised Hema to observe Yogini Ekadashi fast on Krishna Paksha of Ashada month to get rid of all the sins. Hema started observing the fast with proper rituals and devotion. As a result, he got back to his original form and started living happily with his wife.

Significance of Yogini Ekadashi

A person who observed Yogini fasts with proper rituals got results equivalent to feeding 88 priests. He gets relief from all sins of present and past life. The devotee should  bathe the idol of Lord Vishnu and worship him with flowers, incense and dhoop. Donating things to the priest is considered to be very auspicious on this day.

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Bahula Ganesha Chaturthi 2024 | Bahula Chaturthi Festival

Posted on May 31, 2012 by astrobix

Ganesha Chaturthi fast is always observed on the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha every month. Krishna paksha chturthi of the Bhadrapad maha is also known as Bhula chturthi. This year, Bahula Ganesha Chaturthi will be celebrated on 22 august, 2024. It is believed that this day is associated with Lord Ganesha’s birth and therefore this day is his favourite. According to astrology, Lord Ganesha is considered to be the lord of Chaturthi.

Lord Ganesha Reincarnation story

Shiva Purana explains the story about the birth of Lord Ganesha. According to this story, Goddess Parvati was once alone but wanted to take a bath. She wanted someone to guard the entrance so that no man could not enter the bathing area. Therefore, with the dirt of her body, she created a child and asked her to guard the entrance. Goddess Parvati asked the boy to not let anyone enter the bathing area till she is finished.

Lord Shiva approached the entrance but Lord Ganesha did not let him enter. Lord Shiva was furious and he cut Lord Ganesha’s head off his body. Goddess Parvati was very upset due to this. Lord Shiva asked his servants to visit the Earth and bring the head of the first organism that they encounter. His servants brought back an elephant’s head. Lord Shiva joined this head to Lord Ganesha’s body and gave him life.

Goddess Parvati was extremely happy to meet her son again and blessed all the Devas. Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva blessed lord Ganesha with immense power and intellect. A person fasting on Ganesha Chaturthi is blessed by all the Devas.

Ganesha Chaturthi worship

Lord Ganesha is worshipped before beginning with any auspicious work. Due to the same reason, he is believed to eradicate all problems from a person’s life. Lord Ganesha is worshipped before any other god or goddess. Worshipping him frees a person from all problems and provides him with knowledge and success.

During Lord Ganesha’s worship, the following things are dedicated to his idol : sandalwood, saffron, turmeric, kumkum, a garland of flowers (marigold), etc. dhoop, coconut and fruits are also offered to Lord Ganesha. In the end, Lord Ganesha, Devi Laxmi and Lord Vishnu’s aarti is done. Prasad should be distributed among other devotees then.

Devotees of lord Ganesha keep this fast with devotion. Water should be offered to the Moon during the night of Chaturthi. You should then worship Lord Ganesha and you should have your food after that. A person keeping a fast on this day is free from all sorts of problems. Chaturthi is considered to be very important in lord Ganesha’s worship. It is believed that a person fasting on Ganesha Chaturthi is blessed by lord Ganesha. This fast should be performed with total devotion and dedication to receive maximum results.

Keeping a fast on Ganesha Chaturthi gives positive results for the whole year. As a result of this fast, a person does not face any problems in his life. All his wishes are fulfilled and he is blessed by lord Ganesha.

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Ganga Dusshera 2023 – Ganga Dusshera – Ganga Dashahara Festival

Posted on May 25, 2012 by astrobix

Ganga Dusshera is celebrated every year on Dashami of Shukla Paksha during Jyeshtha month. This year, it will be celebrated on 30 May, 2023. According to Skanda Purana, a person should take bath in a holy river on this day. He should visit a religious place and make donations. This frees him of all the sins. If a person is unable to visit a religious place, he should take a bath in a nearby river.

This day is known to be the mouth of Sanvatsar. Therefore, taking bath in a holy river and making donations are very important on this day. According to Varah Purana, Ganga travelled from heaven to earth on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami on a Wednesday in Hasta Nakshatra. It is believed that a person is relieved of ten sins on taking a bath in this holy river.

Importance of Ganga Dusshera

Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami was the day when Ganga reached the Earth and answered Bhagirathi’s prayers. Ganga Dusshera is celebrated on the same day when Ganga reached the Earth. A person who stands in river Ganga on this day and reads Ganga stotra is freed from all sins. Ganga stotra named Dusshera is included in Skanda Purana.

A person should make sure that whatever he donates on this day should be ten in number. He should also remember that the ingredients with which he worships should also be ten in number.

Results of Ganga Dusshera

A person taking a bath on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami is freed of ten sins. Three of these sins are related to actions, four to speech and three to psychology. A person is freed from all of them.

Procedure of worship

A bath should be taken in river Ganga on this day. If a person is unable to reach river Ganga, he may take a bath in a nearby river or a pond. A person should worship Goddess Ganga and should recite the following mantra :

“Om Namah Shivaya Dussheraye Narayanye Dussheraye Gangaye Namah”

After this, you should devote five flowers to Bhagirathi in order to thank him to bring river Ganga to the Earth. You should also recite the following mantra :

“Om Namo Bhagvate Aen Srin Shrin Hili Hili Mili Mili Gange Ma Pavaye Pavaye Swaha”

Besides this, you should also worship river Ganga’s place of origin. All the things included in Goddess Ganga’s worship should be ten in number. For example, ten types of flowers, ten fragrances, ten lamps, ten types of leaves and fruits etc.

A person who wants to donate at the end of this worship should make sure that whatever he donates should be ten in number. But, if he is donating Tilak and Barley, they should be equivalent to sixteen fists. Donations should be made to ten Brahmanas. Even the number of dips in river Ganga should also be ten.

Story of Goddess Ganga

Goddess Ganga’s story is also heard after the bath, worship and donations on this day. This goes as follows :

Sagar was Ayodhya’s king in the ancient times. He had six thousand sons. Once he performed an Ashwamedh yagya and freed the horse involved with the yagya. King Indra wanted this yagya to be unsuccessful and therefore, hid the horse in Saint Kapil’s asylum. King Sagar’s sons found the horse in the asylum and thought it was stolen. This distracted Saint Kapil from his austerities and as soon as he opened his eyes, all the sons of King Sagar were burnt to ashes.

King Sagar, Anshumaan and Dilip prayed so that the souls of these dead sons could rest in peace. They even tried to bring Goddess Ganga to earth but did not succeed. As a result, they sacrificed their lives. They wanted to bring Ganga to the Earth as Saint Agastya drank all the water and there was no river left which could bring the souls to peace.

Maharaja Dilip’s son, Bhagirathi prayed and offered his austerities to Lord Brahma. Lord Brahma was impressed by his devotion and blessed him with a wish. Bhagirathi asked for river Ganga as he wanted the souls of his ancestors to rest in peace. Lord Brahma granted his wish but warned him that river Ganga’s rapid flow could even lead to destruction. He suggested that Bhagirathi could take help from Lord Shiva regarding this problem.

Bhagirathi stood on one leg and started worshipping Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva was impressed with Bhagirathi’s devotion and agreed to decrease the flow of river Ganga through his hair. He withheld the river’s force and directed it towards Earth. This way, Bhagirathi was able to bring peace to the souls of his dead ancestors.

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Jalabhishek in Sawan Mass (Month of Monsoon)2024

Posted on May 23, 2012 by astrobix

During the Sawan Mas or the month of monsoon, a lot of devotees can be seen in temples devoted to Lord Shiva. Devotees bring water from various holy places and pour it on Lord Shiva’s idols in these temples. The month of monsoon is considered to be a symbol of devotion towards Lord Shiva. Devotees bring water from far off places. They are usually barefoot and receive appreciation from all the people around them. All the ways leading to Haridwar can be seen crowded with these people during the month of monsoon. Cheers and chants of Bam-Bam bhole can be heard all around.

The duration of Sawan mas in 2024 will be from 22 July Even before the beginning of Sawan mas, people want to collect water for Jalabhishek from Ashadh mas. In order to impress Lord Shiva, people bring water from pilgrimages like Gomukh, Kedarnath, Amarnath, Haridwar, Neelkanth and Ganga. The journey begins from the Purnima in the Ashadh month. Water is poured on Shivalinga for the whole month of monsoon.

There are some auspicious dates which should mark the commencement of the journey for Kawads.

Choosing the right date for the journey

The journey for collecting water for Jalabhishek should begin on an auspicious day. Kawads should consider an auspicious date for beginning their journey. The position of Moon should be analyzed before going on the journey. For example, the sign of the direction in which you want to travel should be favourable. The Moon sign on the right hand side of the direction will be auspicious. The Moon sign on the left hand side is usually inauspicious and causes troubles.

Choosing the right direction on the basis of Moon signs

Moon Signs Directions
Aries, Leo, Sagittarius East
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius West
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces North
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn South
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Shri Ganpati Mantra Ucharan and Pujan – Ganesh Mantra – Lord Ganesha Names

Posted on May 21, 2012 by astrobix

Lord Ganesha is pleased before any other god. He is considered to be the Vighna Vinashak and the giver of intelligence. A person who observes his fast is blessed with intelligence and wisdom.

Lord Ganesha is fond of lado as a prasad. It is believed that the person who worships him gets relief from all kind of troubles and obstacles in life rather attains happy and a prosperous life.

Shri Ganpati Dhyaan and Pranama

As per the description in the Rigveda,“ Na Kritey Twayam Kriyate Kim Chanare” i.e no work begins without the blessing of lord Ganesha. He is the Vedic Deva and each chapter of veda begins from his blessings only. He has a special significance in Vedic activities. The ancient scriptures have described worshipping of lord Ganesha by Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.

Vighaneshwarya Vardaya Surpriyaya,
Lambodraya Saklaya Jagat Hitaya |
Nagananya Shrutiyagyabhushitaya,
Gaurisutay Gannath Namo Namastute ||

Om Bhurbhuva Swaha Ganpate |
Ihagacha Ihatishtha Supratishtho Bhava
Mam Puja Grihan |

Om Gananantawa Ganpati (Gum) Hawamahe
Priyanantwa Priyapati (Gum) Hawamahe
Nidhinantwa Nidhipati (Gum) Hawamahe

Ganeshashtak

Reciting Ganeshashtak path has been considered to be beneficial to get rid of any kind of problems and obstacles and fulfillment of desires. This path makes the mind calm and satisfied and is able to provide the sensation of pleasure

Meaning of Ganesha

Ganesha word is formed with three words, “ Ga”, “Na” and “Isha”. “Ga” word means knowledge and wisdom, “Na” depicts foundation and “Isha” represents the Lord. The union of these words

express Brahma, Parmatma and Atma in the form of Parmatatva.

Shri Ganeshaya Namah ||

Sarve ucha | Yatonantshakternantadha Jeev Nirgunandprameya Gunsate |
Yato Bhati Sarve Tridha Bhedbhinam Sada Tam Ganesh Namamo Bhajam ||

Yatdharvirasijajagtsasarvmettathabjasano Vishwago VIshwagopta  |
Tathedradayo Devsangha Manushya Sada Tam Ganesha Namamo Bhajam ||

Yato Varhibhanu Bhavo BHurjalam Cha Yat Sagradchandrama Vyom Vayu |
Yat Sthavara Jagma Vrikshasangha Sada Tam Ganesha Namamo Bhajam ||

Yato Danava Kinnra Yakshasangha Yatdharna Varna Shrapdadhra |
Yat Pakshikeeta Yato Veerudhadhra Sada Tam Ganesham Namam Bhajam ||

Yato Budhiragyananasho Mumukshoryat Sampado Bhaktasantoshika Syuh |
Yato Vighnanasho Yat Karyasidhi Sada Tam Ganesham Namamo Bhajam ||

Yat Putrasampdato Vanchitarthi Yatobhaktvighnastathanekrupa |
Yat Shokmohau Yat Kam Evam Sada Tam Ganesha Namamo Bhajam ||

Yatonantshakti Sa Shesho Vabhuva Dharadharnekrupe Cha Shakta |
Yatonekdha Swargaloka Him Nana Sada Tam Ganesha Namamo Bhajam ||

Yato Vedvacho Vikuntha Manobhi Sada Neti Neteet Yato Grinanti |
Parbrahmarupam Chidandbhutam Sada Tam Ganesha Namamo Bhajam ||

Shri Ganesha Stotra

Ganesha stotra is thje source of fulfillment of all tasks. People who are face obstacles and problems for accomplishing important tasks must recite and chant Lord Ganesha Strota to overcome the obstacles and fulfillment of all wishes.

Shri Ganesha Uchava ||

Punrechu Ganadhisha Strotrametatvapthenannar |
Trisandhyam Tridinam Tasaya Sarvkarya Bhavishyati ||

Yo Japedashtadivasam Shlokashtakminda Shubham |

Ashtvaram Chaturthyam Tu Soshtasidhwiravapanuyata ||

Ya Pathenmasmatram Tu Dashvaram Dine Dine |
Sa Mochyendhgatam Rajvadhyam Na Sanshya ||

Vidyakamo Labhedwidham Putrarthi Putramanmuyata |
Vanchitallammbhate Sarvanekavinshativarat ||

Yo Japetatparya Bhaktya GAjnanparo Nar |
Evamuktwa Tato Devshatamdharnam Gat Prabhu ||

Kalyana Karaka Lord Ganesha

Ancient scriptures have also described Lord Ganesha as the server of wishes and desires.  He is the known to fulfill all desires of his devotees and gives relief from all sufferings.

Arogyam Bhaskradichacheya Michyedatashnat |
Ishwaryajgyan Namvnichenmokshamichahe Jajnadrat ||

Durgadibhistatha Raksha Bhaurvadhestatu Durgam |
Vighasaram Sarswatya Lakshamya Chaishwaryavardhnam ||

Parvtya Chaiva Shachya Kalyan Santati |
Skandat Prajabhivridhim Cha Sarve Chaiva Ganadhipat ||

Murtibheda Maheshasya Ta Aite Yanmyodita ||

Vaso Mam |

Aahamjani Garbhadhmatawanjasi Garbhadham ||

Different names of Lord Ganesha

Ganesha is known by many names, but 12 most common and primary names are : Sumukh, Kapil, Ekdanta, Gajkarnak, Lambodar, Vikat, Vighna-nash, Vinayak, Dhumraketu, Gandhyaksha, BHalchandra, Gajanan. Every puja commences with these names of Ganpati.

108 names of Lord Ganesha

Om Gannathaaya Namah, Om Ganahipaaya Namah, Om Ekandshtraya Namah, Om Lambodraaya Namah, Om Gajvaktraaya, Namah, Om Madodraaya Namah, Om Vakratundaaya Namah, Om Durmukhaaya Namah, Om Buddaaya Namah, Om Vighnarajaaya Namah, Om Gajananaaya Namah, Om Bheemaaya Namah, Om Pramodaaya Namah, Om Anandaaya Namah, Om Suranandaaya Namah, Om Madotktaaya Namah, Om Herambaaya Namah, Om Shambraaya Namah, Om Shambhave Namah, Om Lambakernaaya Namah, Om Mahabalaaya Namah, Om Nandnaaya  Namah, Om Almptaaya Namah, Om Bheemaaya Namah, Om Meghnadaaya Namah, Om Gannajyaaya Namah, Om Vinayakaaya Namah, Om Virupkshaya Namah, Om Dheeraaya  Namah, Om Shuraaya  Namah, Om Varpradaaya Namah, Om Mahaganpataaya Namah, Om Budhipriyayay Namah, Om Kshipraprasadnaaya Namah, Om Rudrapriyaaya Namah, Om Ganadhyakshaaya Namah, Om Umaputraaya Namah, Om Kumargurve Namah, Om Dhumravnaryaay Namah,Om Viktaya Namah, Om Vighnanayakaaya Namah, Om Sumukhaaya Namah, Om Ishaanputrayaay Namah, Om Mushakvahanayaay Namah, Om Siddhipradayaay Namah, Om Siddhipataye Namah, Om Siddhayey Namah, Om Siddhivinayakaya Namah, Om Vighnaya Namah, Om Tundagbhujaya  Namah, Om Singhvahanaya Namah, Om Mohinipriyaya Namah, Om Kantitaaya Namah, Om Rajputraaya Namah, Om Shaklaya Namah, Om Sammitaaya Namah, Om Amitaaya Namah, Om Kushmandgansambhutaaya Namah, Om Durjayaaya Namah, Om Dhurnayaaya Namah, Om Ajayaaya Namah, Om Bhooptyaay Namah

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Shani Jayanti 2024 – Shani Jayanti – Lord Shani

Posted on May 19, 2012 by astrobix

In 2024, Shani Jayanti will be celebrated on the amavasya of Jyeshtha month on 06 June. Worshipping Lord Shani has a special significance on this day. Devotees recite matas and stotras to please Lord Shani. As per astrology, Saturn is one of the nine major planets in the solar system. Saturn is a slow moving planet and hence known as Shanishchara.

Legenda have given detailed description on the birth and effects of Saturn in astrology. It is the lord of air and rules the west direction. It is believed that those who worship Lord Shani with dedication and faith on Shani Jayanti attains good results.

Shani Jayanti Birth Story

As per legends, Saturn is the son of Surya Deva and his wife Chaya. Surya deva was married to Sandhya with whom he had three children, Manu, Yam and Yamuna. Sandhya could not bear the radiance of Sun for long and decided to go, leaving her shadow (chaya) behind in service of Lord Sun. After some time Chaya gave birth to Saturn.

Shani Jayanti Puja

On the occasion of Shani Jayanti, devotees worship Lord Shani and observe fasts with proper rituals. It is believed that donation, charity, puja, path etc made on Shani Jayanti gives relief from all sufferings caused by malefic Saturn. The observer should wake up early in the morning, take bath, greet all the nine planets and establish an idol of Lord Shani made of iron. Bathe the idol with mustard oil, sesame seeds and chant below given shani mantra:

Om Shanishcharya Namah|| ॐ शनिश्चराय नम:।।

After doing puja as per the rituals donate saturn related articles such as black cloth, black urad, black shoes. sesame, iron, mustard oil etc. along with things used in puja.
The person observing fast should not eat food and chant shani mantra throughout the day.

Sesame, black pepper, peanut oil, pickle, clove, basil leaf and black salt must be used in the puja. Worshipping Lord Hanuman also pleases Lord Shani.

Significance of Shani Jayanti

Huge crowd of devotees can be seen in major Shani temple during Shani Jayanti. They worship Lord Shani with faith and devotion to get relief from the sufferings caused by malefic Saturn. It is believed that Shani is black which is why he is fond of black colour. He is adorned with black clothes. According to hindu scriptures, Lord Shani was born on the amavasya of Jyeshtha month. Since birth he was black in complexion, had long physique, big eyes and long years. He is known as the lord of justice as he is always ready to help people. He gives results as per the karma of a individual.

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