Weekly Horoscope (March 2 - 8, 2015)

With the weekly horoscope for March 2, 2015 to March 8, 2015, you will get to know how this week is going to be. Read your ascendant sign based predictions written by ‘’Pt. Deepak Dubey’’ and discover your future possibilities for this week.

(March 2 - March 8, 2015) Week at a glance:

Govind Dwadashi: March 2, Monday
Bhom Pradosh Vrat: March 3, Tuesday
Holika Dahan or Holashtak Ends: March 5, Thursday
Holi: March 6, Friday
Sarvarth-Siddhi Yoga: Day and night of March 3, 2015 and from Sunrise to 11:34 on March 6, 2015

Note: These predictions are based on your ascendant sign.

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Aries

This week is going to be average for your income, but sudden and some big expenses are likely to occur. All kinds of disputes will end up in your favor and enemies will also not be able to stand in front of you. Courage will increase a lot. People associated with state and government will get success. This week is also going to be great for matters related to domestic life, especially the first half part. Stay cautious about your health and while travelling. Married life will be great and unmarrieds are likely to get into a romantic affair.

Remedy/ Treatment: Control your anger and impulse. Make donations for Mars and chant Beej-Mantras of Mars.

Click here to read Aries Monthly Horoscope For March 2015: Aries March Horoscope

Taurus

This week is looking great for businessmen. Income is likely to come from more than one sources and some new business contracts may also develop. Luck will support, but only for good deeds, due to the effect of Jupiter, so don’t try your luck in gambling-lottery or in any illegal work. Journeys will remain enjoyable and beneficial. This week is going to be good for work and business, but is a bit difficult for getting domestic pleasures. Problems are possible from children and situation of planets is also not auspicious for pregnant women.

Remedy/ Treatment: If a newborn is ready to come to your home, go for pacification of Rahu-Ketu, also make donations for pacifying them. Participants of competitive exams are advised to worship Maa Saraswati.

Click here to read Taurus Monthly Horoscope For March 2015: Taurus March Horoscope

Gemini

This week seems great for financial matters, especially if Dasha (period) or Antar-Dasha (sub-period) of Jupiter, Moon or Venus is there. You will get a lot of respect in society. This will be an extremely good week for people associated with media, glamour, social works, politics and education etc. But, it would either be normal or a bit difficult for personal and domestic matters. Health problem is possible to your mother or any elder lady of your family. Stay cautious about your health, otherwise seasonal problems may trouble you.

Remedy/ Treatment: Perform pacification of Rahu. Avoid addiction while travelling.

Click here to read Gemini Monthly Horoscope For March 2015: Gemini March Horoscope

Cancer

It seems that luck is with you, but either it will not support or support after doing a lot of efforts. This week is demanding a great amount of effort from examinees, otherwise success will turn into failure. Your respect will increase greatly and courage will also remain more than necessary. Take care not to turn this power in a negative direction. Planets are indicating that any good news is likely to arrive at home. Avoid arguments and stay cautious from your subordinates.

Remedy/ Treatment: Control your impulse. Don’t make any quick decision and offer water to Moon regularly.

Click here to read Cancer Monthly Horoscope For March 2015: Cancer March Horoscope

Leo

Luck is not supporting at all. Although money is likely to come in a great amount, but it may not end well. You are advised not to do anything in greed or by using any incorrect medium, as it may put into a difficult situation. Take special care of your health. Chances of losses are there from accident, injury, explosives, fire or electricity. Avoid arguments. Don’t start anything new and also don’t take any financial risk. Try to maintain the same situations in your work.

Remedy/Treatment: Worship Lord Sun and chant Aditya Hridaya Stotra. Also chant Maha-Mrityunjay Mantra regularly.

Click here to read Leo Monthly Horoscope For March 2015: Leo March Horoscope

Virgo

This month is going to be tough for Virgo natives from business point of view. If you are doing business in partnership, chances of disputes are very high. Differences are also possible with life-partner, so talk carefully. You are advised to control your words and thoughts. A surgery is also possible if period (Dasha) of Rahu and Ketu is there. Overall, this week is indicating to move forward with cautiousness and restrain.

Remedy/Treatment: If problems are there in married life, go for pacification of Rahu. If Manglik Dosha is there in your birth-chart, go for the ritual of Maa Katyayani.

Click here to read Virgo Monthly Horoscope For March 2015: Virgo March Horoscope

Libra

Debts, diseases and enemies will come to an end. If any old debt is going on, it will finish this time. This week is not going to be good for your enemies. Those who are associated with social works in any manner will have a great time this week. The best way to get success this week is to control your impulse and words. Time will be good for examinees. Couples who are trying for a child, time is not appropriate for them, they have to stay patient. Those who are in job may have to face some problems from their colleagues.

Remedy/Treatment: Chant Surya Gayatri for getting success in competitive exams. Avoid red color.

Click here to read Libra Monthly Horoscope For March 2015: Libra March Horoscope

Scorpio

This and the upcoming time is not auspicious for pregnant ladies, stay very cautious if Dasha (period) is also not in favor. This week will give very good results to competitors of competitive exams, especially examinees of archeology, history, social issues and foreign languages will get special results. Those who are in job are likely to get benefits from promotion or change of job location. Health is not looking good, so take care. Avoid useless tension and stay happy.

Remedy/ Treatment: Worshiping Saturn and Lord Shiva will keep you away from many problems. Help leprosy patients as per your abilities.

Click here to read Scorpio Monthly Horoscope For March 2015: Scorpio March Horoscope

Sagittarius

Happiness will increase in domestic and personal life. You will get a chance of spending time with family members. If you are thinking of buying a new home or vehicle, time is very appropriate for that. Social workers and politicians are likely to get some great benefits. This week is going to be great for lovebirds, married couples will also enjoy a good time. A good news will come in family and journeys will remain favorable. Despite all this favoritism, health problems will remain, especially problems of obesity, diabetes, and liver.

Remedy/ Treatment: Avoid sweets and take care of your diet. Go for pacification of Jupiter or chant Jupiter’s Beej Mantra.

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Capricorn

This week seems to be full of turbulence for Capricorn natives. Disputes are possible with siblings or some sort of suffering is also possible to them. Your luck may create troubles for you, so rely on your hard work completely. Don’t take any decisions related to your financial, domestic or social life in a hurry. Good thing about this week is that your intelligence will support you, you will be able to turn opposite situations in favor. Courage and confidence will remain average.

Remedy/ Treatment: Worship Lord Ganesh for improving luck. Make donations for Rahu and avoid addiction.

Click here to read Capricorn Monthly Horoscope For March 2015: Capricorn March Horoscope

Aquarius

Time is not appropriate for married couples, stress is possible either due to ill health of partner or due to his/her behaviour. This week is going to be good for financial matters, along with minor problems. Control your speech, as some new and beneficial opportunities may come your way. Maintain good relationship with elders and senior officials, also make sure not to give them any kind of suffering. Diseases, problems and secret attack of enemies are waiting for you, so stay cautious.

Remedy/ Treatment: Place yellow mustard in your home after worshiping it in Lord Bhairav temple. Stay cautious from enemies and regarding health.

Click here to read Aquarius Monthly Horoscope For March 2015: Aquarius March Horoscope

Pisces

Pisceans are required to stay aware from themselves, as they will be full of energy. You are advised to control yourself. Money will come in a good amount and luck will also support, but you have to take care to take full advantage of this energetic week. Time is with you in matters of love affair and married life. But, if Dasha (period) of Rahu and Mars is there and if they are not auspicious in your birth chart, threat of separation is also there. Overall, time is favorable, but stay restrained.

Remedy/ Treatment: Patience is the key of success for this week. Don’t be in a hurry in business. Worship Lord Vishnu. It would be good if you can chant Vishnu Sahasranaam for at least a day in week.

Click here to read Pisces Monthly Horoscope For March 2015: Pisces March Horoscope

By Pt. Deepak Dubey

Holashtak 2015 - A Myth Or Truly Inauspicious

Holashtak is going to begin from today i.e. from February 26, 2015. You think you know enough about Holashtak? Why it is considered inauspicious, what can be done, what cannot be done? Then, think again and read this exclusive article to know everything about Holashtak.

Holashtak is referred as a period of eight days before the festival of Holi. This period is considered inauspicious for commencing any auspicious task especially in North-India. As per the Hindu calendar, Holashtak commences on Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha (bright half) of Phalgun month and lasts till the Phalgun Purnima.

The duration of Holashtak in 2015 would be: from February 26 to March 5

Read about the festival of colors, Holi in 2015, by clicking here: Holi 2015

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Holashtak: Why Inauspicious

There are two major reasons due to which the period of Holashtak is considered inauspicious. Let's now read about them:

Bhakt Prahlad was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu, but his father Hiranyakashipu considered himself as god. Hiranyakashipu tortured Prahalad a lot for eight days, as he wanted him to leave his faith in Vishnu. When Hiranyakashipu failed in his efforts, he decided to burn him in fire, on the day of Holika Dahan. However, this time also his efforts got useless. That’s why these eight days before Holika Dahan are considered inauspicious.

The second and another very important reason for considering Holashtak as inauspicious is that the planets undergo some furious transformations during this phase, as given below:

• Moon (first day of Holashtak)
• Sun (second day of Holashtak)
• Saturn (third day of Holashtak)
• Venus (fourth day of Holashtak)
• Jupiter(fifth day of Holashtak)
• Mercury (sixth day of Holashtak)
• Mars (seventh day of Holashtak)
• Rahu (eighth day or Phalgun Purnima)

Read about the inauspicious period of Holashtak in detail, by clicking here: Holashtak 2015

Holashtak 2015: Tasks That Should Be Avoided

Here are some major auspicious tasks that should be avoided during Holashtak:

• House-warming ceremony
• 16 sacred major hindu rituals
• Starting a new work or business etc.

Holashtak 2015: Significance

1. The preparations of Holika Dahan begins with Holashtak. The place is selected and cleaned with Gangajal.
2. People start collecting dried woods, dry leaves for the day of Holika Dahan.
3. Holashtak is considered of great significance for making offerings or donations to the needy.
4. Holashtak is a significant time for Tantriks. It is one of the most fruitful time for them for achieving Siddhis with Mantra and Sadhna.

We hope that now you understand Holashtak in a much better way. AstroSage wishes you a safe Holashtak 2015.

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Weekly Horoscope (February 23 - March 01, 2015)

With the weekly horoscope for February 23, 2015 to March 01, 2015, you will get to know how this week is going to be. Read your ascendant sign based predictions written by ‘’Pt. Deepak Dubey’’ and discover your future possibilities for this week.

(February 23 - March 01, 2015) Week at a glance:

Durgashtami: February 25, Wednesday
Holashtak begins: February 26, Thursday
Vijaya Ekadashi: March 1, Sunday
Siddhi Yoga: February 25, Wednesday

Note: These predictions are based on your ascendant sign.

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Read your horoscope for year 2015: Horoscope 2015 Predictions

Aries

Stay cautious from relations with opposite sex. If extra-marital affair is there, your dignity may be at stake. Keep a control on yourself in matters of drugs and sex. Don’t take any financial risk. Disputes or problems are possible from father and child. But, good chances of foreign travel are arising. Good benefits are expected if you are in business of export-import. An entertaining atmosphere will remain at workplace and you will also get support from colleagues. If you have applied for loan, wait for some more time, you will get it but with some delay.

Remedy/Treatment: Stay cautious from male or female of similar age. Don’t take lentils and warm milk at night.

Click here to read Aries Horoscope for 2015: Aries Horoscope 2015

Taurus

Journeys in the starting of the week, domestic works in the mid of the week and works done for gaining profits in the end of the week will prove to be extremely beneficial. If you are delaying an important journey for some reason, this is the right time to go for that. This journey is going to produce some great results. Time is appropriate for fulfilling domestic responsibilities. You will be able to fulfill the needs of family members, and borne the cost of home maintenance very easily. The most negative aspect of this week is your anger, which may occur suddenly on smaller things. But, it will not be in your favor. You are advised to control your anger.

Remedy/Treatment: Don’t take warm milk at night. Keep on doing Yoga and meditation. Keep your house clean.

Click here to read Taurus Horoscope for 2015: Taurus Horoscope 2015

Gemini

If presently Dasha (period) or Antar-Dasha (sub-period) of Venus is there, you will achieve a lot with your intellect. With the help of any influential person of opposite sex, your contacts will increase and it will greatly help in moving forward. You are likely to get reward or success with the help of higher officials at workplace. Changes performed for betterment of situations at workplace will result in favor. Some new relations can develop while travelling, which will prove to be beneficial in future. Expenses are likely to occur on spiritual and social tasks. Spendings are also possible on some wrong place or purpose.

Remedy/Treatment: Avoid bad company, avoid drugs while travelling. Place a basil plant (Tulsi) or if it is already there, lit a mud lamp there in the evening.

Click here to read Gemini Horoscope for 2015: Gemini Horoscope 2015

Cancer

Some hurdles may come up this week, especially in the starting days of the week. Problems are possible in work and money related matters. Lots of expenses are likely to occur due to any major situation. Sudden travellings are also possible. This week is not for financial matters. Different kinds of disputes are likely to occur, but you will be able to suppress them. Week is also not very favorable for education, so try to maintain the same situations. You may have to wait for the right time if participating in any competition or searching for a new job. It would be better to maintain the same status at business, rather than trying something new.

Remedy/Treatment: Offer Doob (grass) and coconut to Lord Ganesh. Maintain your patience and stay cautious from enemies. Avoid addiction.

Click here to read Cancer Horoscope for 2015: Cancer Horoscope 2015

Leo

Mind and intellect will not remain stable and decision making abilities will also remain weak. You may remain a bit unwilling for work. You will spend for fulfilling your desires and it is also very likely that you make some plans for outing with family. Seasonal problems like cough & cold may trouble you. So, don’t change your daily routine and eating habits. If you are a male, stay cautious from any elder female, otherwise you may get into some trouble. Time is very average for education. Chances of injuries are there for children, so take care of them. Sudden arrival of money or gift is possible.

Remedy/Treatment: Take care of your eyes and if any problem is already there, don’t ignore it and visit to a doctor. Have some curd and sugar before leaving home.

Click here to read Leo Horoscope for 2015: Leo Horoscope 2015

Virgo

Habit of delaying everything will create problems in future, especially in financial matters. Delaying or avoiding things will further increase the problems. It would be better to discuss things with a senior or an intellectual person and find the appropriate solution. You will face difficulty in taking right decisions due to instability in mind. Problems are likely to occur from children, especially take care of their health. Avoid disputes. This time will teach you something really important regarding your dependency on others. Try to become self-dependent before it gets too late.

Remedy/Treatment: Stay cautious, as any close one may cheat may. Offer Roti (bread made of wholemeal flour) to cow, especially at night.

Click here to read Virgo Horoscope for 2015: Virgo Horoscope 2015

Libra

You are able to come from any opposite situation, only a little of patience and calm are required. If you are allergic to something, stay cautious, as it may increase this time. Health of any female member of the family may create trouble, especially of mother or daughter. Don’t do anything in a hurry in financial matters and give a proper thought process before taking any decision related to money trading. Weekend seems to be extremely favorable for those who are in love. Some new relationships are likely to arise, married life will also remain great. You will come in contact with higher officials and get benefits and support from them. It would not be appropriate to travel alone, so take someone along.

Remedy/Treatment: Make donations for pacifying Venus like rice, curd, white clothes, milk, perfume etc. to any religious place or to any lady.

Click here to read Libra Horoscope for 2015: Libra Horoscope 2015

Scorpio

This week is extremely favorable for love birds, lots of happiness will come for married couples also. Domestic life will remain great. Respect will remain come in social life. This week is not good for giving money on debt; hence, don’t give your money to anyone, no matter whatever the situation is. If very important, help according to your abilities. Chances of long distance journeys are there, but don’t expect much from it. Health problems of mother will create troubles for you. If preparing for a competition, increase your efforts and clear out all the confusions, otherwise success is doubtful.

Remedy/Treatment: Worship Lord Saturn regularly. If you are stuck in debt, chant Rind-Mochak Mangal Stotra.

Click here to read Scorpio Horoscope for 2015: Scorpio Horoscope 2015

Sagittarius

This week is full of energy. You will enjoy your work. You will stay happy and make others happy as well. You will get many chances to spend a good time with near and dear ones. Domestic happiness will increase. Journeys will produce fruitful results. But, week is not favorable for your child, you may feel mental stress due to them. Time is good for your job, your logical power will remain great this week. If you will take part in any interview or business conference before Saturday, you will turn everyone in favor.

Remedy/Treatment: Complete all your important works before Saturday this week. Offer white Doob (grass) and Ladoo to Lord Ganesh.

Click here to read Sagittarius Horoscope for 2015: Sagittarius Horoscope 2015

Capricorn

Week is not very good for starting anything new. Profits are likely to come from any senior official or elder person. A little turbulence will remain there in your thoughts during the starting of the week, due to which some disputes may occur at workplace. Control your anger and words. You may feel restless. Financial situation will improve in the middle of the week, but any of your major work may torn up. You may feel mentally stressed due to this. Enthusiasm will decrease and concentration will get disturbed. You should try to maintain patience. Weekend will remain better for domestic matters and mental peace.

Remedy/Treatment: Don’t go anywhere on sudden invitation. Take care of your health and control anger. Leave any kind of addiction, especially alcohol.

Click here to read Capricorn Horoscope for 2015: Capricorn Horoscope 2015

Aquarius

Time is good for interviews for new job, chances of getting success are very high. You will be able to arrange money for business expansion, whether it is in form of debt. Any female friend will support a lot. You may buy some new domestic goods. You will feel enthusiastic and results will come in favor. Business trips may not remain favorable. Decision making abilities will improve, but differences and disputes are possible with children. You will influence both enemies and friends with your intellect.

Remedy/Treatment: Chant Shree Sukta in the evening. Offer Lotus flower to Maa Lakshmi. Wear more of white and shiny clothes.

Click here to read Aquarius Horoscope for 2015: Aquarius Horoscope 2015

Pisces

Confidence will increase a lot, you will get a chance to visit somewhere. Happiness will come in the weekend. You will feel happy due to children. Arrival of guests will keep you extremely busy. Weekend will remain great. Sometimes we take the wrong path while searching for our purpose. But, our awareness can save us from that or we can correct our mistakes. Same thing I am trying to explain here that move forward, but with full awareness and alertness. Wait for the right time and maintain your consistency, situations will definitely change.

Remedy/Treatment: Take care of your health. If possible, perform Rudrabhishekam with mustard oil. Avoid oily and heavy food products.

Click here to read Pisces Horoscope for 2015: Pisces Horoscope 2015

By Pt. Deepak Dubey

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Weekly Love Horoscope (February 23, 2015 - March 1, 2015)

How much romantic the coming week is for your love life? Read future of your love for the upcoming days through “Pt. Hanumman Mishra’s” predictions. Weekly love horoscope is based on your moon sign.

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Aries

This week is extremely good for those whose sweetheart stays far from them. Try to stay away from sensual thoughts this time. You will feel romantic in the starting of the week. Mid of the week will also remain average. However, it would be better to go for outing in the weekend.

Fortune Star: 3.5/5

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Taurus

Don’t get over-emotional or extremely stubborn to improve your love life. Beginning of the week is showing chances of distant travelling for married couples. But, unmarrieds may have to stay away. Mid of the week is very favorable. You will take care of each other. Last phase of the week also seems the same. You will enjoy your love life to the fullest.

Fortune Star: 2.5/5

Gemini

This week is going to be very favorable for your love-life. You may fall for someone in office. Gifts will also come along with love in the starting of the week. Mid of the week seems average, but if your sweetheart stays away from you, you will enjoy a great time. Weekend is also favorable.

Fortune Star: 4/5

Cancer

Avoid following a stubborn attitude and don’t create mess over issues. Beginning of the week is going to be favorable for those who are in love with their colleague. Whereas, mid of the week is going to be very interesting. If you want to propose someone, time is favorable for that. Weekend is also likely to give good results, but there is a need to stay restrained.

Fortune Star: 3/5

Leo

This week is going to be very favorable for your love life, but don’t cross your limits. The week will start on a lucky note. It would be better to go on pilgrimage together. Take out some time for your love along with work in the mid of the week. However, weekend is ready to give you the desired results.

Fortune Star: 4/5

Virgo

This week may not remain very favorable for your love-life, especially during the starting of the week. This time you have to be fully dignified, also try to be spiritual. Mid of the week is comparatively favorable. Weekend will provide you a sense of satisfaction.

Fortune Star: 2.5/5

Libra

This week is advising you to stay restrained. If you are in love with any of your relative, stay very careful. Starting of the week is generally good for everyone, but it is extremely good for married people. Some discrepancies may occur in the mid-week, but things will get better in the weekend. If possible, make a visit to any pilgrimage together.

Fortune Star: 3/5

Scorpio

Generally, this week will give favorable results in love matters. Favorable results will come for students and people associated with educational institutes. Stay away from ego to enjoy your lovelife in the initial days of the week. Emotional attachment and warmth will be there in the mid week. Last phase of the week is a bit less favorable, so follow a cautious conduct.

Fortune Star: 3.5/5

Sagittarius

Generally, this week is going to be good for your love life. However, some domestic tensions may fade away the intensity of your love. Starting of the week will give favorable results, love will also intensify this time. Mid of the week would be favorable, if you keep your ego out of your love life. However, weekend is going to be great.

Fortune Star: 4/5

Capricorn

This week is going to be very favorable for your love-life. You will feel excited about your love in the starting of the week. Although, some domestic tensions may reduce your excitement. In the weekend, your efforts will produce the desired results of making your sweetheart happy. Weekend also seems to be very favorable.

Fortune Star: 4/5

Aquarius

This week is advising you to stay in limits and restrained. You may go for entertainment or outings in the starting days of the week, but avoid disputes regarding your financial situation. You may make plans for meeting in the mid-week. Weekend is also going to be great. This time is also suitable for proposing someone.

Fortune Star: 3.5/5

Pisces

This week will remain favorable for your love life, but don’t lose cautiousness in enthusiasm. All will go in your favor in the starting of the week, if you avoid being rude. If you are planning outing, go for it in the mid of the week. Last phase of the week is also going to be interesting. Enjoy your love life without any worry.

Fortune Star: 3/5

By Pt. Hanumman Mishra

AstroSage Quiz 24 Announced - Test Your Astrological Skills Now!

AstroSage Astrology Quiz is back again with Astrology Quiz 24. Test your astrological skills with astrology quiz and shine on AstroSage Hall of Fame. Also, don’t forget to check out the answer of Astrology Quiz 23, which has been disclosed today.

AstroSage Astrology Quiz has now moved on to its next, i.e twenty third question, today. It is AstroSage Astrology Quiz Number 23. The question is:

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Quiz 24 Question: What do you think is the profession of the native? Explain with reasons.

Answer options:
(A) Doctor
(B) Software Engineer
(C) IAS
(D) IPS

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Let’s now talk about our previous Quiz question. The AstroSage Astrology Quiz 23 Question was:

Quiz 23 Question: What is the profession of the native? Explain with reasons.

Answer options:

1. Journalism
2. Medicine
3. Teaching
4. Films

The right answer is (A) - Journalism

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Chinese New Year 2015: Usher In Festivity & Celebrations

Chinese New Year is the beginning of festivity and celebrations, a way to acquiring all the prosperity and good luck in the beginning of new year. Follow the traditional values of China and pursue the path of success and prosperity.

Chinese New Year is the time when New Year begins for Chinese people, as per the Chinese calendar. Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on the first day of the New Year and ends on the Full Moon after 15 days. This year, Chinese New Year will start from February 19, 2015 and its celebrations will end on March 6, 2015. It is a time of festivity and celebrations. Chinese New Year is celebrated for a period of 15 days and it is the longest festival celebration in China. It is also called spring festival of China.

Read your Chinese horoscope predictions of 2015, by clicking here: Chinese Horoscope 2015

Chinese New Year: Legend & Importance Of Red Color

Red Color is having a great importance in Chinese culture and this is very evident in Chinese New Year celebrations. It is believed that once there was a cruel demon named, Nian who used to visit Chinese villages on every New Year. On his every visit, he used to destroy everything like the crops, cattles and houses of villagers.

Once God visited that village and advised them to use red color paper cutting and fireworks, as it will keep the demon away. From then onwards, it is believed that red is the color which keep all the evil powers away. It is also considered as a color of luck, wealth, and prosperity.

Chinese astrology is one of the most reliable method for predicting the future. To know more about it, click here: Chinese Astrology

Chinese New Year: The Grand Celebrations

Celebrations of Chinese New Year last for a period of 15 days. Is is also considered as an important time for gaining good luck and prosperity for the complete year. Let's take a look on its celebrations in brief:

• First Day: Dedicated to welcome God on earth from heaven.
• Second Day: Celebrated as the birthday of Chinese deity, Che Kung.
• Third Day: People visit temples and pray for good luck and prosperity.
• Fourth Day: People visit the houses of near and dear ones for exchanging gifts.
• Fifth Day: Celebrated as the birthday of God of wealth.
• Sixth Day: Businessmen return to their business and pray for wealth and success.
• Seventh Day: Celebrated as the birthday of lord of Devas of Buddhist named, Sakra.
• Eighth Day: Special lunch or dinners are organized by companies for their employees.
• Ninth Day: Celebrated as the birthday of Jade emperor, the ruler of heaven.
• Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Day: Special dinner parties are organized by people for their relatives and friends.
• Thirteenth Day: Dedicated to army general, Lt. Guan Yu. He is remembered for his loyalty and strength.
• Fourteenth Day: People start preparing for the fifteenth day, i.e. for Lantern festival.
• Fifteenth Day: Celebrated as Lantern festival, the most important day in Chinese New Year celebrations. On this day, people come in groups and participate in a procession carrying red lighted lamps.

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Traditional music, clothes and dishes are some integral parts of Chinese New Year celebrations. People exchange traditional gifts and symbols to increase good luck. Welcome this Chinese New Year in 2015 with great celebrations and open the doors for good luck to come in your life.

Read your Chinese horoscope predictions of 2015, by clicking here: Chinese Horoscope 2015

AstroSage wishes you a happy Chinese New Year 2015!

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Maha Shivratri 2015 - Muhurat & Puja Vidhi

Today i.e. on February 17, 2015, Maha Shivratri is observed by the devotees throughout the country. Keep a fast, worship Lord Shiva with full devotion, and get wet in the showers of his divine blessings. Know about the path of getting salvation by reading more...

Today is the auspicious day of Mahashivratri, the day dedicated to Lord Shiva. This festival possesses a great importance for all the Shiva devotees. Maha Shivaratri is celebrated on the thirteenth or fourteenth day of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of Phalguna month of Hindu calendar. Let's first know about the auspicious Muhurat of Maha Shivaratri.

हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें

Mahashivratri: Auspicious Puja Muhurat 2015

Nishita Puja Muhurat: 24:09 to 25:00

• First Prahar Puja Time: 18:08 to 21:21 (February 17, 2015)
• Second Prahar Puja Time: 21:21 (February 17, 2015) to 00:34 (February 18, 2015)
• Third Prahar Puja Time: 00:34 (February 18, 2015) to 03:48 (February 18, 2015)
• Fourth Prahar Puja Time: 03:48 (February 18, 2015) to 07:01 (February 18, 2015)

Next day (February 18, 2015) Parana time: 07:01 to 09:03

Shivaratri is also celebrated every month on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha, known as Masik Shivaratri. But, the Masik Shivaratri of Phalguna month is the holiest of all. 

Read about the significance and auspicious dates of Masik Shivaratris in 2015: Masik Shivratri 2015 Dates

Mahashivratri: Legend

Two legends or historic tales are associated with Maha Shivaratri. Let's take a look at them:

1. It is believed that Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati got married on this day. That is why it is considered as the favorite day of Lord Shiva.
2. Another reason behind the greatness of Mahashivratri is that Lord Shiva saved the world from deadly poison, Halahala on this auspicious day of Maha Shivratri. He consumed and held the poison in his throat, which is why he is named as Neelkanth.

Read all about the divine day of Maha Shivaratri here: Maha Shivaratri 2015

Mahashivratri: Puja Vidhi

The day of Maha Shivaratri begins with Puja rituals of Lord Shiva and Shivalingam either at home or at temple. Fasting and worshiping the Lord continues throughout the day. Let's take a look on the steps of Puja Vidhi that should be followed by a devotee:

1. Devotees should take holy bath and wear clean clothes. 
2. They should visit Lord Shiva temple and bathed the Shivalingam with Panchamrit, which includes milk, curd, honey, ghee (purified butter), and sugar.
3. Vermilion is applied on the Shivalingam and Bael Patra, flowers as well as fruits are offered.
4. Lamp and incense sticks are lit to perform Aarti of Lord Shiva.
5. Pledge is taken to observe Mahashivratri Vrat with pure heart and soul.
6. Bath is taken again in the evening before worshiping Lord Shiva.
7. One can have fruits, milk, and milk products while observing fast, but grains should be totally avoided.
8. Fast come to an end on the next morning at Parana time.

It is believed that Lord Shiva absorbs all the sins of his devotees and bless them with luck, prosperity, and salvation, if Maha Shivratri is observed with devotion. Make this Mahashivratri a way to reach the lord and get bestowed by his eternal blessings by observing this sacred day with all you can. 

AstroSage wishes you a Happy Maha Shivratri 2015!