Chaitra Navratri starts tomorrow! Know Ghatasthapana Muhurat

Seek blessings of Maa Shailputri this Navratri! Also read the importance of various festivals celebrated on the occasion of Hindu New Year tomorrow.

Chaitra Navratri 2018 is the festival of seeking blessings of Goddess Durga and her nine forms (Avatars). The fasts and festivities for this festival goes on for a period of nine days. According to Hindu Calendar, there are total 5 Navratris that are celebrated every year. Among these Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri are prominent. The rest 3 are called as Gupt Navratris and known by the name of Paush, Ashadh and Magh Navratri.

This year, the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri will begin from March 18 and will conclude on March 25. The first day of Navratri starts with worshipping Goddess Shailputri, the first form of Goddess Durga. It is exemplified to be one of the most significant days as Ghatasthapana is also performed on this very day. It marks the beginning of the auspicious nine days festivity. However, there are certain rules and rituals for Ghatasthapana and is performed within a desired auspicious time and muhurat.

Get apprised with Ghatasthapana Muhurat and the procedures of Puja in order to seek blessings of Maa Shailputri.

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Ghatasthapana Muhurat

DATE	TIME
18 MARCH 2018, SUNDAY	06:28:12 AM - 07:46:57 AM

Note: The above Muhurat is valid only for New Delhi (India).

Know the Muhurat timings in your city, read Ghatasthapana Muhurat and Puja Vidhi

Significance of Ghatasthapana

As per Hindu Calendar, Ghatasthapana or Kalash installation is done on the first lunar day of Shukla Paksha in Chaitra month. To please Goddess Durga and seek her blessings Ghatasthapana Puja should be done within an auspicious time duration while following specified rules and rituals.

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Navratri Day 1 - Worship Maa Shailputri

Goddess Shailputri is the first form (Avatar) of Goddess Durga. Being the daughter of Lord Himalaya, she is also known by the name of Shailputri. She mounts on Nandi (bull) and hence, also known as Vrisharudha. She is depicted with a Trishul in the right hand and a lotus flower in the left hand. Goddess Shailputri is also known by the name of Sati.

How to appease Goddess Shailputri, read Maa Shailputri Mahima and Mantra

With pratipada of Shukla paksha in Chaitra month, Hindu New Year commences. Various festivals are celebrated in different states of India on this occasion. Gudi Padwa is one such festival which is celebrated in Maharashtra and Central India. Another festival known as Ugadi is celebrated in South India with the beginning of the Hindu New Year.

Let’s take a brief look at these important festivals which are mentioned below:

Gudi Padwa

Gudi Padwa is most popularly celebrated in Maharashtra with the beginning of the Hindu New Year. According to Panchang (Hindu Calendar), Hindu New Year falls on the first day of Shukla Paksha in Chaitra month, and with its commencement, Gudi Padwa is also celebrated.

Know Panchang and Muhurat for Gudi Padwa according to your city: Gudi Padwa 2018

Ugadi/Yugadi

India is a land where various cultures coexist in harmony. Different regions follow different traditions, customs and beliefs. New Year in India is welcomed on the first day of Shukla Paksha in Chaitra month. On this occasion, Ugadi is celebrated with glee in the southern regions of India and is also known as Telugu New Year.

Know the Panchang and Muhurat for Ugadi according to your city: Ugadi 2018

We, at AstroSage, heartily wish you all a very happy and prosperous Chaitra Navratri. We pray that Goddess Durga brings happiness and prosperity in your life this Navratri.

Mercury Transit in Pisces today, Know its Influence on 12 Zodiacs

Financial gain in store for these 5 Zodiacs! Mercury is a benefic planet that offers wisdom, intellect and communication to a person who is favoured by this planet. Some will reap good results for their karma while other may face further hardships of life.

With its transit in Pisces today, i.e. March 3 at 7:02 AM, the natives of all Zodiacs will feel influenced in one way or the other. It will remain there till 05:42 PM of May 9. Read here to know in detail what this transit will bring for you and what remedies you can follow to appease this planet in order to achieve your objectives successfully.

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ARIES

With Mercury moving in your 12th house, there are chances that your expenses may increase. So, keeping a tab on your wallet is recommended. Read More...

TAURUS

This transit of Mercury in your 11th house may urge you to plan a blueprint for a new business and may results in promising future prospects. Read More...

GEMINI

You would have a harmonious and blissful domestic life with the transit of Mercury in your 10th house. Read More...

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CANCER

This period may prove to be advantageous for you and there are chances that you may go on long trips as well. Read More...

LEO

This period may offer bitter-sweet moments along with sudden loss in wealth and certain unexpected gains. Read More...

VIRGO

You would feel devoted to your spouse as well as get support from them, which will help in strengthening your relationship. Read More...

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LIBRA

With Mercury moving in your 6th house, you may face lots of hardships at work and your health may decline as well during this period. Read More...

SCORPIO

You might enjoy your love relationships and making a commitment pertaining to your love lives is quite feasible. Read More...

SAGITTARIUS

The transit of Mercury in Pisces would prevail harmony in your domestic life and may results in good health of your mother. Read More...

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CAPRICORN

Experiencing or gaining a new hobby or a job would help you in gaining recognition and respect. Read More...

AQUARIUS

With Mercury in your 2nd house, you may try to impress others with your speech. However, avoid being way too garrulous as it may create problems for you. Read More...

PISCES

With this transit in this Zodiac, your spouse would support you at every step and you would get chance to spend more time with your dear ones. Read More…

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AstroSage hopes that this transit of Mercury in Pisces would bring lots of opportunities and good luck to you and wishes you a great healthy future.

Venus Transit in Pisces Today, Know its Astrological Effects

Venus is more benevolent on these 3 Zodiacs! The Lord of beauty and luxury, Venus, guides the desires of individuals to make them more friendly and affectionate. It also endows them with vitality, good intellect, money and all the materialistic comforts. It also encourages a person to be honest, friendly and affectionate towards others. The malefic effects of Venus bring disgrace, misfortune, discomfort and sorrows.

Its transit in Pisces will occur today, i.e. on March 2, 2018 at 11:54 AM and will influence the life of this Zodiacs native till 03:59 PM of March 26, 2018. Astrologers believed that the planet is most benevolent on the natives of Pisces and encourage their relations to grow strong and flourish for better. Read here to know more about how this transit will further influence the lives of Pisces natives.

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Aries

This planetary transit might increase your expenses, especially on luxury items and lavish lifestyle. Read More…

Taurus

Venus transit signifies increase in professional exposure as well as fulfillment of a long awaited desire during this period. Read More…

Gemini

Bitter-sweet results pertaining to your professional and personal life can be expected during this transit. Read More…

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Cancer

You may take interest in hosting picnics and small get-togethers to celebrate the love and respect you share with your loved and dear ones. Read More…

Leo

This transit might not turn out to be too beneficial for you as Planet Mars will also be positioned in the same house as Venus in your Zodiac. Read More…

Virgo

You will feel devoted to your spouse, though there may be minor tiffs and petty squabbles between you both. Read More…

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Libra

This transit is predicted to provide you with endurance and grit that will help you to overpower your competitor at domestic front. Read More…

Scorpio

During this transit period, you might feel highly inclined towards your partner and this will brim your relationship with love and affection. Read More…

Sagittarius

The natives of Sagittarius may feel lack of contentment and mental peace that might keep you disturbed during this period. Read More…

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Capricorn

Your hard work at workplace may reap you positive results is what indicated by the transit of Venus for the natives of Capricorn. Read More…

Aquarius

This planetary transit might be the beginning of auspicious ceremonies, functions and weddings in your domestic front. Read More…

Pisces

You would feel mentally elevated and lavish and might indulge in romance and intimacy during this transit in your Zodiac. Read More…

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Play Colorful Holi Today with Your Lucky Color

Colors that will bring happiness to you this Holi! Know how colors can be lucky to play with and what astrological importance they have in your life. Read here to know in detail about what is the lucky color for your Zodiac and what remedies you can follow to make this day more special for you.

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Holi is the festival of colors which is played with lots of merriment and brings happiness to your lives. Color means Love, sense of togetherness, affection and friendship. It is also the colors that makes enemies forgot their animosity towards each other and become friends again. Each color has its own astrological significance that attracts and engage everyone’s attention. As per Hindu Religion, each planet is represented by a particular color that influences your life. You must have heard that one should wear blue on Saturday, yellow on Thursday, etc which will profit you in one way or the other.

So, read here to know what is your Zodiac color and how it will influence your future. Also know what color clothes to wear this Holi and what remedies to follow that will bring happiness in your life.

Lucky Color for Aries and Scorpio

Mars is a war God that is represented by Red color and rules both Aries and Scorpio. So, it will be auspicious for the natives of these zodiacs to play this year’s Holi with red color. With their influence, one would earn respect and fame, land related benefits, freed from all kinds of debts and would also be relieved from problems related to Mars.

REMEDY: Play Holi after offering Vermilion (Sindoor) to Lord Hanuman.

Lucky Color for Taurus and Libra

Venus is the ruler of these two zodiacs and influences their natives immensely. It is represented by White and bright colors, so we advise people of Taurus and Libra to play Holi with yellow and sky blue color. This will bring prestige and materialistic comforts to your lives.

REMEDY: Wear white clothes while playing Holi.

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Lucky Color for Gemini and Virgo

Mercury is the planet of wisdom, intellect, speech and trade according to Vedic Astrology. It is the lord of Gemini and Virgo and represents Green color. The natives of these two zodiacs are advised to play Holi with this color to gain benefits in job and business, wisdom, knowledge and good intellectual skills.

REMEDY: At morning, feed green fodder to a cow on the day of Holi.

Lucky Color for Cancer

Among 12 Zodiacs, Moon is only considered the Lord of Cancer. It symbolises mother and soul and endows people with peace and happiness. It is represented by White color. So, it is recommended that Cancer natives should play Holi with yellow, saffron and green colors, as it will bring prosperity to their lives. This also means improvement in their decision-making ability as well as they will also get loads of motherly love.

REMEDY: Worship Lord Shiva with white Acacia flowers before playing Holi.

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Lucky Color for Leo

Like Moon, Sun also rules only one Zodiac which is Leo. It is also considered the lord of 9 planets and is signified by Red, Yellow, Maroon and its associated colors. Leo people should play their Holi with these colors as their influence would result in acquiring government job, high position in governmental department as well as earning fame and prestige in society.

REMEDY: Offer red rose mixed water to the Sun God during sunrise on the day of Holi.

Lucky Color for Sagittarius and Pisces

Jupiter is the lord of these two zodiacs and symbolises religion, wealth, children and philosophy. As it represents Yellow color, so the people of Sagittarius and Pisces should play with the same color on this Holi. This will reap benefits related to wealth, religion, child, etc.

REMEDY: At morning, worship Lord Shiva with raw turmeric and feed the poor on the day of Holi.

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Lucky Color for Capricorn and Aquarius

Saturn is considered the punisher and the assessor of evils deeds in Kalyuga and rules Capricorn and Aquarius. It is represented by Blue color and the natives of both zodiacs should play Holi with blue, black and brown color to appease this planet. As this would result in relief from sufferings reflected by Lord Saturn.

REMEDY: Help the poor and needy, and feed bread (Roti) to a black dog on Holi.

AstroSage wishes all our readers a very prosperous and colorful Holi. We pray that this festival will bring lots of happiness in your lives.

March 2018 Monthly Horoscope is here! Know Holika Dahan Muhurat

Best Holi Remedies with predictions for a happy life! Read here to know which Zodiacs will be lucky in March 2018 and the wonderful remedies to follow on the auspicious occasion of Holika Dahan.

हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें

March is the beginning of Hindu New Year and is also the time for new prospects and great promises that begins with the year. It is also the time for auspicious festivals like Chaitra Navratri, Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti and Cheti Chand. March is also of great significance in terms of Education and Finance. Where on one hand it is the end of the financial year 2017-18; on the other hand, students are hands full with their studies as their boards exams are just round the corner. In this regard, AstroSage has brought March monthly horoscope! It has detailed information related to finance, family, job, business, health and social aspects of your life. Read this monthly predictions to know how your future will flourish and what surprises are there in store for you this month.

Know about Festivals and Ekadashi/Purnima/Amavasya Fasts in March: Read Hindu Calendar 2018

Also read about Holika Dahan in the end which will be celebrated today. Also know its auspicious muhurat in your city and the perfect remedies to end all your pain and sufferings on this occasion.

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ARIES

You are courageous and have potential to complete your tasks effectively. This month also predicts new promising prospects for your better life. Read here...

TAURUS

Being hasty this month may backfire. Think and act wisely or the results obtained may not be as per your choices. Read here...

GEMINI

Your think before act nature makes you a sensible and wise person. This would also prevent you from engaging into problems. Read here...

CANCER

Overthinking might affect your health and result in mental stress. So, avoid it for a healthy mind and body. Read here...

LEO

You are an ambitious person and possess wonderful leadership qualities that would make you carry out your responsibilities well and in time. Read here...

VIRGO

It is predicted that this month you will be bestowed with exceptional logical and analytical skills that will help you to gain knowledge and skills necessary to gain success. Read here...

LIBRA

If you give your best shot, it is predicted that this month will push you to the right path and will help you achieve your desired goals. Read here...

SCORPIO

During this month, your aggressive and stubborn demeanor will prove to be detrimental for your growth at your career front. Read here...

SAGITTARIUS

Lack of sincerity and seriousness might hamper your work efficiency and you might have a hard time in making the right decisions. Read here...

CAPRICORN

Your out of the box thinking makes you stand out from the rest and helps you to perform your tasks efficiently. Read here...

AQUARIUS

Your cautious nature helps you weigh the pros and cons of a prospect before making a final decision. Read here...

PISCES

You might feel yourself in a confused state, which will interfere with your ability to make the right decisions at the right time. Read here...

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Now read about today’s auspicious festival, Holika Dahan, and its muhurat and remedies that you should follow to make your life happy and blissful.

Today on Phalgun Purnima, Holika Dahan will be performed that symbolises the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated a day before Holi to destroy all negativity and evil thoughts that may capture one’s heart. It is believed and considered highly auspicious to perform Holika Dahan in Pradosh Kaal of Phalgun Shukla Purnima. Take a look at below table to know the auspicious timing or Shubh Muhurat of Holika Dahan in your city.

Holika Dahan Shubh Muhurat 2018
Muhurat Timings	From 18:20:47 to 20:49:49
Duration	2 Hours 29 Minutes

Note: This Muhurat is valid only for Delhi. Also the timings may vary for different cities depending on their geographic location. Know the timings of muhurat in your city, read Holika Dahan Shubh Muhurat

Holi signifies that God is always present to protect his devotees. It is believed that Puja performed as well as remedies that one follows on the occasion of Holika Dahan, brings prosperity and eliminates all pain and sufferings in a person’s life.

Read: Devotional Story and the astrological significance of Holika Dahan

Remedies to follow on Holika Dahan

• During Holika Dahan, family members should move around Holika and must offer gram, peas, wheat and linseed to it. This offering is believed to be the best remedy that brings monetary benefits.
• You must light a Ghee Lamp (Diya) under a Peepal tree on the night of Holika Dahan and must circumambulate 7 times around it. This helps in eliminating every obstacle in your life.
• Next day after Holika Dahan, you should go to a temple and offer colors (Gulal) to Gods and Goddesses before playing Holi.
• Put Camphor (Kapoor) in Holika when it is burning. Doing this destroys the harmful germs present in our surroundings.
• Offer some mustard seeds to Holika during Holika Dahan. This appeases Goddess Lakshmi and thus, her blessings will always remains on you.

All the above remedies, when followed devotedly, ends all the pains, sufferings and diseases and brings wealth and prosperity in a person’s life.

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AstroSage wishes all our readers a blissful and colorful Holi. We hope that this wonderful festival of Holi will bring lots of happiness, prosperity and wealth in your life.