Narak Chaturdashi: Second Day Of Diwali

Narak chaturdashi for the year 2013 is on 2 November. The second day of Diwali is celebrated with Narak Chaturdashi, this day is to commemorate the Killing of demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna. Read on to know more about Narak chaturdashi.

Narak Chaturdashi also known as Kali Chaudas is the day to abolish all the evil in our life that hold us back, like laziness, greed, jealousy and so on. On this day we should rid our body and mind from all the evil. This day is also known as Chhoti diwali and as such people decorate their homes by lighting of diyas. 

Kali Chaudas falls on the fourteenth day of the kartik month. This festival is also known as Roop Chaudas and Roop Chaturdashi. 

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Rituals Observed On This Day

This day represents the abolition of evil and victory of the good. There are many different way of observing this festival depending on the regional practices. Some practice the ritualistic early morning bath called as Abhyanga snana by using Ubtan. Ubtan is used as a natural scrub prepared from different spices such as Chandan (sandalwood), manjistha, rose petals, camphor, turmeric and orange skin. These ingredients are known to have incredible ayurvedic powers. It is also believed that people who take Abhyanga snana will be pardoned from going to hell or Narak. 

Some people follow this ritual, i.e wake up early morning before sunrise, break a bitter fruit, apply kumkum on the forehead, then apply scented oil all over body and then take bath. The significance behind this is, the breaking of the fruit represents the breaking of Narakasura head, the application of Kumkum represents Krishna’s victory where he smears narakasur blood on his body and then finally the bath is to wash away all the sins committed. In the evening people light up their home with diyas or lamps to impart light into lives.

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Specialities Of The Day

A very popular custom followed during Kali chaudas is to prepare sweet dishes form pounded semi cooked rice also known as puffed rice or poha. This is mostly followed in the Western parts of India. 

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May this diwali bring light into your lives. Happy Diwali !

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India Vs Australia 7th ODI

The awaited series between Australia and India has begun from today. There are 7 ODI`S and 1 t-20 on schedule.It is going to be very interesting to watch world`s no.1 and no.2 team clashing with each other. All are interested in knowing the result beforehand and so does astrologer fraternity. I am also trying to find out the result by my way of astro-numerology as put down by Late shree K.S.K the founder of KP system of astrology. Let us begin,

India vs Australia,

2nd November, Bangalore

Ascendant Lord: Venus - 9

Moon Star Lord- Mars - 9 

Moon sign Lord- Venus - 9

Day Lord- Saturn - 21

Winner: The result is 1 so India will win this game.

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Dhanteras: Day Of Purchasing Gold And Silver

Dhanteras, the day of purchasing gold, silver and new utensils is observed on the thirteenth day of the Ashwin month. As per the lunar calendar, Dhanteras is derived from Sanskrit language in which Dhan means wealth and Teras means thirteen. This is the first day of Diwali celebration.

What is Dhanteras? 

Dhanteras marks the beginning of the festival of lights, Diwali. On this day, precious metals like gold and silver coins and new utensils are purchased with a belief that they will bring prosperity. Dhanteras is also known as Dhanwantri Triodasi or Dhantryaodashi.

Legend of the Day ‘Dhanteras’

The legend of Dhanteras is about King Hima’s sixteen year old son. According to the horoscope of his son, he was fated to die on the fourth day of marriage by a snake’s bite. On the night of the fourth day his wife didn’t let him sleep. In a big heap she laid all her ornaments and gold and silver coins and kept it at the entrance of her husband’s bedroom. She lighted countless lamps all over the place, told stories and sang songs. When the God of death, Yam arrived (in the form of a snake) his eyes were blinded by the sparkling of the brilliant lights and he was unable to enter inside the prince’s bedroom. Thus, he climbed on the ornaments and coins and sat there for the whole night listening to the songs. Next morning he quietly went away. In this way the princess saved the life of her husband. Since then day of Dhanteras is also known as “Yamadeepdaan” and diyas and lamps are kept burning the entire night to adore Yam, the God of death. 

Significance of Dhanteras

Dhanteras is devoted to Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. On this day people purchase clay idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi and perform Lakshmi Puja and light diyas to remove the shadows of evil spirits. A girl born on Dhanteras is believed to be very fortunate, as her birth indicates arrival of Goddess Lakshmi.

Dhanteras Celebration 

Dhanteras comes two days before Diwali. Other than purchase of gold and silver articles, people clean and decorate their houses with beautiful Rangoli patterns, colourful lights and light diyas. Footprints of Goddess Lakshmi are also drawn using rice flour and vermilion and lamps are lit for the entire night.

Exchange of Dhanteras gifts is also a very popular aspect of this day. Markets are flooded with Dhanteras gifts. The day of Dhanteras is auspicious for marriage, housewarming, purchasing car and jewelry, commencing new projects and setting up business.

Welcome Goddess Laxmi home this Diwali in the form of blessed gold and silver coins with Ganesh Laxmi murti inscribed on them. 

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Celebrations Done In Different Regions

In Maharashtra, this day is celebrated as the custom of 'Naivedya'. A mixture of powdered coriander seeds and jaggery is mixed to prepare a traditional sweet which is offered to the Goddess. In Southern India, on the day of Dhanteras, cows are adorned with ornaments and worshipped and are considered to be the reincarnation Goddess Lakshmi.

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November, Welcome The Month Of Festivities

Welcome to AstroSage's Monthly Newsletter. We are giving you the November newsletter comprising all the important events taking place in this month. Additionally, this being the month when we celebrate one of our biggest festival, Diwali, we have some exciting offers on our services which will brighten up your day just like the beautiful earthen lamps of Diwali. Also, we are offering you some FREE services, like we do every month. Read the entire newsletter to find them. 

November & Diwali Dhamaka! 

November is a treat for one and all. The entire month is filled with festivals and also is the month in which one of the biggest festival of the year is celebrated. Diwali is a grand five days celebration, with so much of rich culture and tradition attached to it. This newsletter will give you a walk through of all the festivities, events and rituals for the month. 

Festival of Lights!

Dhanteras: Diwali celebrations start with the festival of Dhanteras. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on this day. This day marks the birth of the God of Medicine, Lord Dhanvantari. Dhanteras is celebrated to welcome wealth and prosperity in the house. 

Narak Chaturdashi: The second day of Diwali is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Krishna over Narkasura. It is the day to eradicate your body and mind from all evils. This festival is also called as “Kali Chauda” or “Chhoti Diwali”

Laxmi Puja: The third day marks the major Diwali celebrations. Goddess Laxmi is worshipped along with Lord Ganesh and Goddess Saraswathi; as without knowledge, the wealth could not be put to the right use. Also, Lord Kubera is worshipped on this day. 

Govardhan puja: The next day of Diwali, i.e, the fourth day is the Govardhan puja. Lord Krishna is worshipped on this day. Celebrations at Mathura are extravagant on this day, this is mainly a North indian festival.

Bhaiya Dooj: The fifth and final day of Diwali celebrations ends with Bhai dooj. This is a festival dedicated to cherish the brother-sister bond. The ceremony includes sisters applying tilak on the forehead of the brother and exchanging of gifts. This festival is also known as Yama Dwitiya as a tribute to the bond Lord Yama and his sister Yami shared. 

Apart from these five days of celebrations, November has a lot more to offer, like Chath puja, Tulsi vivah as well as astrological events are lined up. You will be affected by two planetary transits too. Check out the list of important dates and find out yourself.

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Important Dates of November, 2013

• 1 November - Dhanteras, first day of Diwali celebrations.
• 2 November - Narak chaturdashi, 
• 3 November - Diwali/Lakshmi Puja, Surya grahan 
• 4 November - Govardhan puja
• 5 November - Bhaiya Dooj
• 8 November - Chhath Puja
• 12 November - Kansa Vadh
• 13 November - Devuthan ekadashi
• 14 November - Tulsi vivah
• 16 November - Vrischika Sankranti, Sun Transit in Scorpio
• 17 November - Kartik Purnima
• 25 November - Kala Bhairav Jayanthi
• 26 November - Mars Transit in Virgo
• 29 November - Utpanna Ekadasi

Important Muhurat of November, 2013

• Marriage Muhurat in November 
• Pushya Nakshatra In November
• Amrti Siddhi Yoga in November 
• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga in November 
• Namakaran Muhurat in November 
• Annaprashan Muhurat in November 
• Pushyamrit Yoga in November

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Sensex - Nifty Predictions (1.11.2013)

Planets position on 1st November 2013 at 09:15am at Mumbai

• Lagna - Scorpio
• Venus in Sagittarius
• Saturn, Mercury, Sun & Rahu in Libra
• Ketu in Aries sign
• Jupiter in Gemini
• Mars in Leo
• Moon in Virgo

Planetary Aspects

Sun sextiles Mars and conjoins Rahu. Mars trines Ketu. Mercury conjoins Sun & Rahu and sextiles Mars. Saturn sextiles Mars and Trines Jupiter.

Panchang

Day: Friday

Tithi: Krishna Trayodashi

Nakshatra: Hasta

Yoga: Vaidhriti

Karana: Gara

The market will be ruled by the bulls today. Movement will be seen in Oil, Gas, Milk, Dairy, Alcohol, Rice and Silver.

Persons having Leo and Pisces Moon signs / lagna will be financially affected today. They should refrain from money matters today.

We suggest the readers not to indulge in any kind of speculation like day trading but invest astrologically as per their individual horoscopes for long term to gain profits.

Disclaimer: - The predictions made herein are for information purposes and are not recommendations to any person to buy or sell any securities. We only use astrological analysis, so target are not based on any technical or fundamental analysis but only on the experience of an astrologer. Its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. The information provided herein is not to be construed as an offer to buy or sell securities of any kind. The Astrologer and the company do not accept any liability for the use of this column. Readers of this column who buy or sell securities based on the information in this column are solely responsible for their actions. And author won't be liable or responsible for any legal or financial losses made by anyone.

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Dhanteras Muhurat for Purchasing Items

This is an auspicious day in Hindu tradition to worship Dhanwantari bhagwan, Kuber and Yamraaj. The date for Dhanteras in 2013 is 1st November which is the day of Kartik Krishna Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal is the best time to worship these deities after sun set in Taurus Lagna (Fixed Sign). This is considered that buying gold, utensils, steel and different things on this day will bring blessings of these deities. It’s better to buy astrologically suited item in given Muhurtha as per your zodiac sign so that you can get maximum benefit and blessings.

Aries 

What to purchase: Gold Coin, Utensils.

Time for purchase: 07:45 am to 10:00 am and 17:44 to 20:19

Time for Pooja: 17:44 to 20:19

Taurus 

What to Purchase: Silver Coin, Utensils.

Time for Purchase: 13:41 – 15:09 and 17:44 to 20:19

Time for Pooja: 17:44 to 20:19

Gemini :

What to Purchase: Gold/Silver Coin, Utensils, Saffron.

Time for Purchase: 13:41 to 15:09 and 17:44 to 20:19

Time for Pooja: 17:44 to 20:19

Cancer:

What to Purchase: Silver Coin, Utensils.

Time for Purchase: 07:45 am to 10:00 am and 17:44 to 20:19

Time for Pooja: 17:44 to 20:19

Leo:

What to Purchase: Gold Coin, steel Utensils, Honey.

Time for Purchase: 07:45 am to 10:00 am and 17:44 to 20:19

Time for Pooja: 17:44 to 20:19

Virgo:

What to Purchase: Silver Coin, steel Utensils, Gemstones.

Time for Purchase: 13:41 to 15:09 and 17:44 to 20:19

Time for Pooja: 17:44 to 20:19

Libra:

What to Purchase : Silver Coin, Silver Utensils, Cotton clothes.

Time for Purchase : 13:41 to 15:09 and 17:44 to 20:19

Time for Pooja : 17:44 to 20:19

Scorpio:

What to Purchase: Gold Coin, Copper Utensils, Vessels.

Time for Purchase: 07:45 am to 10:00 am and 17:44 to 20:19

Time for Pooja: 17:44 to 20:19

Sagittarius:

What to Purchase: Silver/Gold Coin, Jewelry.

Time for Purchase: 17:44 to 20:19

Time for Pooja: 17:44 to 20:19

Capricorn:

What to Purchase: Steel utensils.

Time for Purchase: 13:41 to 15:09 and 17:44 to 20:19

Time for Pooja: 17:44 to 20:19

Aquarius :

What to Purchase: Steel utensils.

Time for Purchase: 13:41 to 15:09 and 17:44 to 20:19

Time for Pooja: 17:44 to 20:19

Pieces :

What to Purchase: Gold/Copper utensils.

Time for Purchase: 07:45 am to 10:00 am and 17:44 to 20:19

Time for Pooja: 17:44 to 20:19

By
Mrityunjai Ojha

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Govatsa Dwadsahi: The Festival Of Holy Cows

Govatsa Dwadashi, the day of worshipping cow and her calf falls on Dwadashi Krishna Paksha of Karthika Masam. As the day is in reference with the cow Nandhini and her calves; therefore, is also known as Nandhini Vrata. 

As the day is dedicated to the worship of cows, intake of cow milk, curd and ghee are prohibited on this day.

In North India, it is known as “Vagh” which refers to repaying of financial debts. On this day, people clear their account books and do not enter any new transaction in it. In Andhra, it is observed as Guru Dwadashi.

How To Observe Govatsa Dwadashi Vrat:

• Individuals observing the fast, get up early in the morning, take bath, wear clean clothes and take resolution for the fast.
• After that, cow and her calf are given bath and adorned with turmeric, sandalwood, flowers, rice, kumkum, water and incenses.
• The cow is fed with food items made from Urad Dal.
• Govatsa story is listened and fast for the whole day is observed.
• Puja is performed in the evening and food is taken after that. Only one meal is taken on this day.

Cultural Beliefs

• According to legends, this fast was started by a King who was childless. After his wife observed this fast, they were blessed with a son. Childless couples should observe this fast to be blessed with the pleasure of having a child. 
• People observing this fast should adopt Brahmachari and must sleep on the floor. They should worship Lord Vishnu and Shiva. 

Spiritual importance of Govatsa Dwadashi:

On this day, the manifest frequencies of Lord Vishnu are absorbed in the cow. As a result, there is emission of the Chaitanya-filled frequencies into the Universe in the form of a cover. Thus, the person worshipping a cow on this day attains the benefits of these frequencies.

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Principles Of All Deities Reside In The Cow

Lord Sri Krishna is fond of cows. Also, Dattatreya is accompanied by a cow. It is believed that all Deities reside in the cow. The products obtained from the cow like, ghee, milk, cow-dung, ghee or cow urine, all have the Principle of Deities in them.

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