Nag Panchami 2019: Muhurat and Puja Rituals

Nag Panchami and Kalki Jayanti Tomorrow!! Know the importance of worshipping the Lords on this day

Nag Panchami is quite an auspicious festival celebrated during the month of Sawan. On this day, prayers are offered to all the Naag Devtas. Reverence is also paid to Lord Shiva in a special manner. Natives who are in constant troubles due to the presence of Kaal Sarp Dosh, Sarp Dosh or the malefic effects of Rahu in their respective Kundlis can gain miraculous benefits by worshipping all the Navanag(nine serpents). The great serpent, residing in the neck of Lord Shiva is also revered in a special way in the month of Sawan. Another serpent king, Sheshnag, who dedicates himself to serve Lord Vishnu is also venerated during the month of Shravan. He is known as Anant in all the three worlds. The great sage Kashyap and his wife Kadru gave birth to the Nagas or serpents. The Nagas have a deep affection for a place named Ananatnag situated in Jammu and Kashmir because it is believed that this place used to be their kingdom at a certain point of time in history. They are given great importance in Hinduism and and prayers are offered to them to get blessed with peace and prosperity. 

When is Nag Panchami 2019?

As per the Hindu Panchang, Nag Panchami is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha’s Panchami Tithi of the pious Sawan month. The serpent Lord or Sarp Devta is considered to be the ruling lord of Panchami Tithi, which is why Naag Devta is worshipped on this particular day. If you wish to know the observation date of Nag panchami 2019, then we would like to inform that this particular festival will be celebrated on Monday, 5 August, 2019. The Muhurat of Nag Panchami 2019 is mentioned below.

Nag Panchami 2019 Muhurat
Nag Panchami 2019 Puja Muhurat	From 05:44:20 to 08:25:22 in the morning
Duration	2 hours 41 minutes

Note: This Muhurat is applicable for New Delhi only. Click Here to Know your city’s Muhurat

Nag Panchami Importance 

According to Hinduism, each and every festival has a unique significance, which makes it very efficacious. In the same vein, the festival of Nag Panchami is also given predominance for a couple of reasons, which we would like to list down. To begin with, Nag Panchami is celebrated during the month of Sawan which is quite dear to Lord Shiva. Both Lord Vishnu and Shiva live amongst serpents and the ruling lord of Panchami Tithi is Nag Devta or Serpent Lord. Thus, Nag Panchami which arrives during the month of Shravan is considered significant as rituals are conducted on this day to obtain the blessings of the Nagas. By offering prayers to the Nagas on this day, your entire family receives the benediction of Nag Devta and each and every family member can leave behind the fear of snake bites or suffering from fatal incidents due to any kind of poison. One also witnesses the inflow of peace and prosperity in the household. Coincidentally, this year i.e. in 2019, Nag Panchami will be observed on Monday which is why its commemoration becomes crucial in a substantial manner. 

Get Rid of Kaal Sarp Dosh on Nag Panchami 

On the day of Nag Panchami, a native can get rid of Kaal Sarp Dosh, Sarp Dosh and the malefic effects of Rahu present in his/her Kundli. One can visit the prominent holy sites like Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga and the other temples of Lord Shiva on this day to pacify the Kaal Sarp and Sarp Doshas present in the birth chart. Additionally, the conduction of Mahadev’s Rudrabhisek will also bring forth unlimited happiness and helps the native to gain redemption from all the sins committed by him/her. Not only this, the affliction of the cruel planets can also be customized by performing the Rudrabhishek. Plantation of Nag Shekhar plant on this day helps to wipe out the Sarp Dosh. Along with all these tasks mentioned above, a native should chant mantras to pacify Rahu, make donations and offer a pair of Nag-Nagin made of silver in a Shiva temple to eradicate the Kaal Sarp Dosha and also the afflictions of Rahu and Ketu.

Nag Panchami Puja Rituals

The pictures of serpents are drawn on the main door of the house with the help of cow dung and charcoal and then prayers are offered to them. Shortly, an oblation of milk made food items are also made in front of them and devotees ask them to bless their household with peace, happiness and good progeny. Additionally, visiting a Lord Shiva temple on this day and offering a silver made pair of nag- nagin is also considered to generate extremely beneficial results. If it is not possible to pray in the prescribed manner, then the Navnag Stotra given below should be chanted, as it is the most auspicious deed to perform on the day of Naag Panchami. 

anaṃtaṃ vāsuki śeṣa padmanābhaṃ ca kambalam।

śaḍkhapāla dhārtarāṣṭra takṣakaṃ kāliyaṃ tathā।।

etāni nava nāmāni nāgānāṃ ca mahātmanām।

sāyaṃkāle paṭhennityaṃ prātaḥ kāle viśeṣataḥ।।

tasme viṣabhayaṃ nāsti sarvatra vijayīṃ bhavet।

अनंतं वासुकि शेष पद्मनाभं च कम्बलम्।

शड्खपाल धार्तराष्ट्र तक्षकं कालियं तथा।।

एतानि नव नामानि नागानां च महात्मनाम्।

सायंकाले पठेन्नित्यं प्रातः काले विशेषतः।।

तस्मे विषभयं नास्ति सर्वत्र विजयीं भवेत्।

The recitation of this Strota is done for the Navanag (nine serpents), which are : Anant, Vasuki, Shesh, Padmanabh, Kambal, Shankhpal, Dhartarashtra, Takshak and Kaliya. Devotees wish for peace and prosperity while chanting this Stotram. The recitation must be done for at least eleven times. Some amount of donations are also made to snake charmers so that they can take proper care of the nagas. 

The Temple whose Door opens once in a Year 

We would also like to notify the readers about one such temple whose door opens once in a year. It is the temple of Lord Nagchandreshwar, which is located in the courtyard of Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain and Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati reside in this temple. As it has been said, the main doors of this temple get unbuckled on Nag Panchami and devotees from many far away places visit this temple to offer prayers and milk to Lord Nagchandreshwar. Beliefs state that paying a venerational visit to Lord Nagchandreshwar helps the natives to eliminate each and every kind of Dosha present in his/her birth chart. Legend also has it that Vasuki ji takes abode in this particular temple during the other days of the year, when its doors remains bolted. 

Kalki Jayanti Celebrations on the Same Day 

On the day of Nag Panchami, Kalki Jayanti will also be celebrated. This festival is devoted to celebrate the last avatar(incarnation) of all the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu. The Lord will take the form of Kalki, at the end of Kalyug -- as the world ends, he will come wielding a fiery sword on his white horse.The followers of Vishnu Ji pay visits to his temples and offer prayers to him and also to his incarnation, Kalki. On Monday, 5 August 2019, Kalki Jayanti will be celebrated on the Muhurat given below.

Kalki Jayanti Muhurat
Kalki Jayanti Muhurat	From 16:26:02  to 19:05:02 in the evening
Duration	2 Hours 39 Minutes

On the day of Kalki Jayanti, you should visit Lord Vishnu's temple and worship him five times and if this is not possible then venerate the Lord or recite the Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram with pure devotion, and then pay reverence to Vishnu ji’s Kalki incarnation.

We hope that this blog on Nag Panchami and Kalki Jyanti will prove to be insightful for you. Astrosage wishes you the best for your future!

Mercury Transit in Cancer Brings Major Life Changes!

Mercury transiting in Cancer formed a Mahayog with Sun-Mars-Venus! Know the benefits of Mercury transiting in Cancer and find out what obstacles will come in your way in this duration.

Vedic Astrology defines Mercury as a young planet naturally, which is also hailed as the “Prince” among the nine planets or Navagrahas. As a young prince gradually learns new skills during the course of time, similar is the nature of Mercury. It delivers results according to the planet it is posited with, i.e. favourable with benefic planets and vice versa. Mercury is the Karaka planet or significator of intelligence, logical power, mathematics, research, speech, communication, skin, statistics and travel. In case you wish to embark on a new project related to any of the above-mentioned sectors, your Mercury must remain strong and placed beneficially to garner desired results. 

The planet rules the North direction and Ashlesha, Jyeshta and Revati Nakshatra. It is friendly with Venus and Rahu, whereas it shares an inimical bond with the Moon. Mercury in a retrograde motion is considered a significant event as it offers major outcomes in the business and intelligence. Mercury had become retrograde some time ago, and now is becoming direct and transiting in Cancer gain.

Planet Mercury in Astrology

Mercury in a favourable position in one’s kundli is considered auspicious as well as fruitful. In such a state, the native becomes well-behaved, well-spoken and intelligent. Such a person becomes particularly successful in the field of business and shows off his/her skills whenever the opportunity arrives. On the other hand if Mercury is posited unfavourably or weak, the native tends to become intellectually slow and may suffer from skin-related diseases. Such a person doesn’t remain practical and fails to grow in business. To strengthen the placement of Mercury, astrologers recommend wearing high-quality Emerald gemstone or Char Mukhi Rudraksha or Four-Faced Rudraksha.

Among all other planets, Mercury holds an authoritative dominance, as it remains strong throughout the day or night, and delivers results throughout the period of mahadasha. It rules over air, bile and cough related illnesses. It forms the Budhaditya Yoga when placed with Sun, which makes a native well-learned and an expert. Other than this, if Mercury is placed in its exalted sign Virgo or in the Kendra houses in its own sign Gemini, it forms a Bhadra Namak Panch Mahapurush Yoga, which blesses the native with all kinds of happiness and success in life.

Conjunction of Mercury with Three Planets

During its transit in Cancer, Mercury conjuncted with Sun, Mars and Venus already posited there. Mercury remains friendly with Venus and Sun but garners inauspicious results when placed with Mars. It is important to note that both Mercury and Venus are kind in nature, but Sun and Mars come under the fire element and are conjuncting with Cancer sign (water element). Hence, planet Mercury will garner mixed results. As a result, the native may face speech defect, thereby leading to several challenges. 

Time of Transit

Mercury had entered Cancer some time ago in June 2019, but became retrograde on 8 July 2019 and entered Gemini on 30 July. After this, it became direct on 1 August and transited in Cancer again on Saturday, 3 August, 2019 around 5:44 AM in the morning.

Read: Mercury Puja, Mercury Mantra and Remedies

Effects of Mercury Transit on Students

This transit of Mercury garners mixed results for students. Due to the conjunction of Venus and Sun with Mercury, the native will flourish in spiritual and practical matters. Time seems favourable for students pursuing their studies in the field of Interior Designing, Architecture, Media, Writing, Editing, and Acting. But the presence of Mars may persuade them to focus more, as they may feel distracted.

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Nationwide Effects of Mercury Transit

Mercury transit in Cancer will bring out special results for the country. India comes under the zodiac sign Cancer, due to which the Mercury has transited in the first house. As a result, there will be a hike in foreign exchange reserves and some friendly neighbouring countries will too support India. Several other countries will appreciate the ideas and suggestions given by India, hereby affecting its global reputation and goodwill. Apart from this, taxes gained from the public will be spent on development activities. Also, efforts will be put in making communication devices and technology better.

Let's read the effects of this transit on different zodiac signs:

हिन्दी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें

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Aries

Aries natives will find this Mercury transit to be moderately beneficial for them, as the planet moves into the fourth house in their birth chart. Your family life will be blissful in this duration as there is harmony….Read More

Taurus

Mercury’s transit in the third house of your birth chart will bring a better chance of good results in competitive exams for student natives. This planetary movement will fill you with determination and you will rest only after….Read More

Gemini

As Mercury transits through your second house, the time will be quite beneficial for Gemini natives. The planetary movement will bring a pleasant change to your communication skills, and you will be successful in….Read More

Cancer

Mercury will be transiting in your own sign and hence will be posited in your first house, i.e., your ascendant house. However, this planetary movement will be quite harmful for you physically, as some of you can face a decline in health and may even come down with a disease….Read More

Leo

Mercury brings with it, mixed results for Leo natives while it makes its transit through Cancer and gets posited in Leo’s twelfth house. Economically, this planetary movement will be harmful for these natives as your expenses….Read More

Virgo

Mercury will remain posited in the eleventh house of your zodiac sign, as it transits through Cancer and bring special benefits for Virgo natives with it. With this transit, there is a possibility of fulfillment of one of your….Read More

Libra

The transit of the dualistic planet Mercury in your tenth house can bring some good news for the Libra natives pertaining to your business or job, that will make you very happy. Many Libra natives may get a promotion….Read More

Scorpio

The Mercury transit on brings many ups and downs for Scorpio natives as the planet gets posited in their ninth house. However, unexpected gains are possible in many matters. From your family point of view,….Read More

Sagittarius

Mercury will transit in your eighth house and this planetary movement can prove to be quite harmful for Sagittarius natives, healthwise. Since your health can decline, you need to take care of yourself in this time. Married natives….Read More

Capricorn

The transit of Mercury in the seventh house of Capricorn will give average results to its natives. This transit will chiefly impact your career as promotion as well as a hike in income is probable for you. Healthwise….Read More

Aquarius

Aquarius natives may finally become free of an old debt as Mercury makes its transit in their sixth house, as you are successful in paying them off. Economically, there can be an increase in your expenses, therefore….Read More

Pisces

The son of Moon, planet Mercury, will be transiting in your fifth house, and many Pisces natives can get fascinated with learning and gaining knowledge about new things. The time will be rather beneficial….Read More

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Hariyali Teej 2019: Importance and Puja Rituals

Hariyali Teej today, know auspicious muhurat and rituals! Read the importance of wearing the colour “Green” and why applying Mehendi on this day is considered propitious.

Every woman waits eagerly for the festival of Hariyali Teej, which falls in the month of Shravan. It is celebrated on Sawan’s Shukla Paksh’s Tritiya Tithi, which is why it also goes by the name of Teej. Due to greeney prevalent all around nature, the festival is also known as Hariyali (greenery) Teej. Hariyali Teej is specially observed in the northernmost states of our country. The states where the celebrations take place are Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand and many more. In eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh, it is also known as Kajli Teej. 

Three Teej celebrations occur during the month of Sawan and Bhadrapad. The first of them is Hariyali or small (chota) teej, second is Kajri Teej and the final or last one is Hartalika Teej. Hariyali teej is specifically celebrated three days before Naag Panchami. Due to its occurrence in the month of Shravan, it is also called Shravani Teej in many places. Approximately after a period of fifteen days, Kajli or Badi (big) Teej arrives. This festival is very dear to female natives and they follow the tradition of signing Teej songs on this day. 

हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहां क्लिक करें…

Hariyali Teej Muhurat

Tritiya begins at 01:37:23 on 3 August 2019

Tritiya ends at 22:06:45 on 3 August 2019

Note: This Muhurat is applicable for New Delhi only. Click Here to know the Muhurat according to your city

Hariyali Teej 2019 Muhurat 

Hariyali Teej, which is also known as Shravani Teej, is celebrated on 3 August, 2019. As per the Hindu Panchang, Pratay Tithi begins from 01:37:23 on 3 August, 2019 until 22:06:45 of the same day. On this particular Saturday, the planet Sun will remain posited in Pushya Nakshatra and because of the occurrence of Ravi Yoga, the importance of this day increases to a great extent. Hariyali Teej is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in North India and each and every woman joyously takes part in the celebrations. Singing the songs of Teej, applying Mehendi or henna and taking rides on a swing are considered the important customs of this festival. 

Importance of Hariyali Teej 

The festival of Hariyali Teej primarily remarks the holy union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Female natives specially offer prayers to Goddess Parvati on this Teej, so as to attain bliss in their conjugal lives. Following the traditions, married women visit their own family members and wear green colored clothes. Green bangles are especially worn on this day. There is also a tradition of taking rides on swings. Both married and unmarried women dress up in the most beautiful manner on this day and take rides on swings, while helping each other. They gracefully observe the tradition of taking swing rides and then sing the songs of Teej specifically. 

The in-laws of married female natives also follow the tradition of offering Sindhara to their daughter-in-laws on this day. Items like Mehendi (henna), green bangles, green Saree, home-made food items like Gujhiya, Mathri, Ghewar, Pheni etc. are given as Sindhara. Due to the prevalence of this particular tradition, this Teej is also known as Sindhara Teej. 

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Puja Rituals of Hariyali Teej 

If any task is commenced by strictly following all the rules and rituals, then it possesses better chances of attaining success. In the same vein, if the Puja is performed in a special manner, then you can obtain prosperous results. The Puja Rituals of Hariyali Teej are extremely simple in nature and noted down below:

• Those female natives who wish to fast on this day should get up early in the morning during Brahma Muhurat. 
• After this, one should take a bath and get purified. 
• Shortly after taking a bath, take some mud and create the idols of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha. In case you are not able to do so, then place any picture or idol of the abovementioned deities in front of you. 
• Place a clean cloth on a pedestal and make it face the east direction. 
• Place the idols or pictures of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva and take an oath to observe the Hariyali Teej Fast to bring prosperity to your marital life. 
• Afterwards, firstly offer prayers to Lord Ganesha. 
• Then, proceed to venerate Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. 
• Offer the items of makeup and Suhag to Goddess Parvati and clothes to Lord Shiva. 
• Subsequently, read or listen to the Vrat Kath of Teej. If you wish, you can form a group with other ladies and then conduct its recitation.
• Afterwards, perform the Aarti of Lord Shiva , Lord Ganesha and Goddess Parvati with a devoted heart. 
• Finally, offer Naivedyam and Bhog to them. Distribute the Prasad amongst everyone and then have it. During the evening hours, break your fast and then consume your meal. 

Hariyali Teej And Mehendi (Henna)

According to the Hindu Dharma Shastras, there is a deep relationship between Hariyali Teej and Mehendi. Each and every married woman who applies mehendi on this day, becomes very fortunate. The tradition of applying Mehendi is also given a very pious status. On the day of this festival, women natives should dress up gracefully and apply makeup(shringar). Since, Mehendi or Henna is also a part of Shringar, a lady’s look remains incomplete without the application of Mehendi. It is also symbolic of a lady’s unending love for her husband. 

Just like Sawan brings a colourful vibe to the entire nature, in the same manner, Mehndi also makes one’s plain hands colourful and attractive. The symbol of greenery, Mehendi brings newness and prosperity to our lives. The colour which gets displayed after the application of Mehendi describes the amount of love a lady has for her husband. Thus, the explanations given above states the importance of applying Mehendi on the day of Teej. 

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