Chaitra Navratri Day 6 - Worship Maa Katyayani for Marriage

3 benefits of worshipping Maa Katyayani on Navratri! Goddess Durga is the deity of courage, bravery, confidence and success. Her sixth Avatar, Maa Katyayani is worshipped on the sixth day of Chaitra Navratri. Read more about this divine and magnificent Goddess and also know Puja Vidhi to appease her.

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Maa Katyayani - Destroyer of Pain and Sufferings

According to religious scriptures, Maa Parvati was born as the daughter of Rishi Katyayana and thus, named Katyayani. Goddess Katyayani is said to be one of the most fiercest form of Goddess Durga, as she was born out of the anger of Gods. She is also known as Mahishasuramardini, the slayer of Asura Mahishasura. It is believed that if a devotee worship Goddess Katyayani and fasts for her on sixth day of Navratri, all his/her problems and sufferings will end.

The magnificent form of the Goddess rides a lion and has four hands. She holds lotus and a sword on her two left hands while her right hands always remain in Abhaya and Varada Mudra. Women worships her for getting married early or to have a blissful married life. If girls fast on this day, the mangal dosha from their horoscope is removed with blessings from the Goddess.

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Puja Vidhi for Worshipping Maa Katyayani

Worship Goddess Katyayani on sixth day of Chaitra Navratri and seek her blessing for a happy and successful married life. Following is the Puja Vidhi for worshiping Goddess Katyayani for a healthy and prosperous future:

• First, worship the Kalash and the gods, goddesses, pilgrimage/village/city deities, and the nine planets in it.
• After that, start offering prayers to Maa Katyayani. Take a flower in your hand and ruminate the name of the Goddess.
• Perform Panchopchar by offering red flowers, Akshat, Kumkum and vermilion to the Goddess.
• Also perform Aarti and Bhajans and pray to the Goddess for forgiveness while burning ghee/camphor.
• Chant this mantra for appeasing Maa Katyayani for getting married early...
  
  
  Katyayani Mahamaye Mahayoginyadheeshwari |
  Nandgopsutam Devipatim Me Kuru te Namah | |
  
  

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Astrological Significance & Benefits of Worshipping Goddess Katyayani

According to Vedic Astrology, Goddess Katyayani administers planet Jupiter. So, by worshipping the Goddess on Chaitra Navratri Day 6, one gets rid of all the malefic effects of Planet Jupiter. It is also believed that during Dwapara Yuga, Gopis worshipped Maa Katyayani to get Lord Krishna as their husband. From that time onwards, girls fast on this day to appease the Goddess, so that they could get a desired and wonderful husband. Katyayani Mantra is chanted while fasting, and has following benefits:

• Removes Manglik Dosha and other negative effects of planets on a girl’s horoscope.
• Offers with a fruitful and prosperous married life.
• Blesses married couples with a child.

Thus, Goddess Katyayani endows her pure and divine blessings on people to offer them a peaceful and wonderful life.

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AstroSage wishes that this Chaitra Navratri Maa Katyayani confers her grace upon you and you can march on the path of righteousness.

Chaitra Navratri Day 5 - Worship Maa Skandamata for Prosperity

Get blessings of Maa Skandamata for a blissful life! The fifth day of Chaitra Navratri is the day when people perform fasts for Goddess Skandamata, the fifth swaroop of Maa Durga. Read here to know the Puja Vidhi for worshipping the Goddess and also know the significance of this day from astrological point of view.

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Maa Skandamata - the Nurturer of Life

When Maa Parvati became the mother of God Skanda (Kartikeya), since then, she was called as Goddess Skandamata. Being the fifth avatar of Maa Durga, Goddess showers her devotees with power, strength, money and prosperity, when pleased with their dedication and devotion. A devotee also achieves salvation, if worships the Goddess selflessly and with pure devotion.

Maa Skandamata is represented as sitting on a lion with baby Skanda sitting on her lap, who is also the brother of Lord Ganesha. She has four hands and carries lotus flowers in upper two hands. She holds baby Skanda, also called Lord Kartikeya or Lord Murugan, in her left hand and her right hand remains in Abhaya Mudra. 

Read: How to seek blessings of Goddess Skandamata?

Puja Vidhi for Worshipping Maa Skandamata

On fifth day of Navratri, people perform fast to worship and appease Maa Skandamata. By performing the right Puja Vidhi, the devotees please the Goddess to seek her blessings. Following is the procedure for worshiping Goddess Skandamata for a healthy and prosperous life:

• First, worship the Kalash and the gods, goddesses, pilgrimage/village/city deities, and the nine planets in it.
• After that, start offering prayers to Maa Skandamata. Take a flower in your hand and ruminate about the Goddess.
• Perform Panchopchar by offering red flowers, Akshat, Kumkum and vermilion to the Goddess.
• Burn ghee/camphor, perform Aarti and Bhajans, and pray to the Goddess for forgiveness.
• Chant this mantra while worshipping Maa Skandamata.....

Siṅghāsanagatā nityama padmāśritakaradvayā |

śubhadāstu sadā dēvī skanda mātā yaśaśvinī ||

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Astrological Significance of Chaitra Navratri Day 5

According to Vedic Astrology, Maa Skandamata governs Planet Mercury and the person who appeases her, she/he is freed from the malefic effect of this planet. It also believed that if the most uneducated or mindless person fasts on this day, the Goddess blesses him/her with immense knowledge and wisdom.

So, worshipping the Goddess on this auspicious occasion of Navratri held more significance than it reflects. Maa Skandamata eliminates all pain and sufferings, remove all obstacles that hinder the growth of a person and brings prosperity and happiness to one’s life.

We, at AstroSage wish that Goddess Skandamata bestows happiness and prosperity upon you and your loved ones.

Chaitra Navratri Day 4 - Worship Maa Kushmanda

Worship Maa Kushmanda - the destroyer of darkness! Today is the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri and is devoted to the fourth form (Swaroop) of Maa Durga, Goddess Kushmanda. Devotees will perform fasts today to seek blessings of the Goddess. Read here to know the significance of performing the right Puja Vidhi to appease this divine deity.

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Maa Kushmanda - Creator of Universe 

Term Kushmanda is the coalesce of words KU meaning “a little”, USHMA meaning “energy” and ANDA meaning “cosmic egg”. Thus, Goddess Kushmanda is the pure and vibrant cosmic source of energy that destroys the darkness menacing in the life of the people. She is also believed to be the creator of the universe. When it was falling in the abyss of darkness, the Goddess smiled and produced a cosmic egg that energised the universe with light. Anahata, the fourth chakra of spiritual energy, is the Chakra of Maa Kushmanda. It means unhurt, unstruck, and unbeaten and brings balance, calmness, and serenity in one’s life.

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Magnificent Form of Maa Kushmanda

Once, Goddess Parvati lived in the core of Sun to shower the world with her energy. Since then, she is known by the name of Goddess Kushmanda. She is also said to give directions to the Sun God (Surya Dev). The Goddess is worshipped on fourth day of Navratri and endows her devotees with wealth, strength and positivity. She features eight hands and mounts a lioness. She holds Kamandal, Dhanush, Bada and Kamal in her right hand, while four left hands hold Amrit Kalash, Jap Mala, Gada and a Chakra. Because of her 8 arms, she is also known by the name of Ashtabhuja Devi.

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Puja Vidhi for Worshipping Maa Kushmanda

Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped on fourth day of Chaitra Navaratri. This day people perform fasts and ruminate her name to seek her blessings. The Goddess when pleased, rewards people with prosperity, happiness, money and lavishness. Puja Vidhi for worshipping Maa Kushmanda on Day 4 of Navratri is given below:

• First, worship the Kalash and the gods, goddesses, pilgrimage/village/city deities, and the nine planets in it.
• After that, start offering prayers to Maa Kushmanda. Take a flower in your hand and ruminate the name of the Goddess.
• Perform Panchopchar by offering red flowers, Akshat, Kumkum and vermilion to the Goddess.
• Also perform Aarti and Bhajans while burning ghee/camphor, and pray to the Goddess for her forgiveness.
• Chant this mantra while worshipping Maa Kushmanda…

Surāsampūrṇakalaśaṁ rudhirāplutamēva cha |

Dadhānā hastapadmābhyāṁ kūṣmāṇḍā śubhadāstu mē ||

Significance of Chaitra Navratri Day 4

Maa Kushmanda blesses a person with health and wealth, eliminates all troubles and sufferings and showers their life with peace and happiness. According to Vedic Astrology, Goddess Kushmanda guides the Sun God and directs his energy and light to fill the world with positivity and brightness. Thus, worshipping her on fourth day of Navratri eliminates any ill-effect of Sun in your life.

Know more in detail about all Navratris here: Navratri 2018

We, at AstroSage, wish that Goddess Kushmanda showers blessings upon you and brings prosperity in your life this Chaitra Navratri.

Chaitra Navratri Day 3 - Get Blessed by Goddess Chandraghanta

Appease Maa Chandraghanta and seek her blessings! Third day of Navratri holds great importance and is dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta, third form (Avatar) of Maa Durga. Devotees will fast today with unwavering zeal and devotion to appease this deity. Know the glory of Maa Chandraghanta and Puja Vidhi to seek her blessings on this auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri.

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Maa Chandraghanta - Deity of Serenity & Peace

Goddess Chandraghanta is the married form of Maa Parvati who symbolizes calmness and tranquility. She is also the third form of Maa Durga and represents courage and bravery. After getting married to Lord Shiva, she adorned half-moon on her forehead that shapes like a bell, hence her name Chandraghanta. She is also known by the name of Chandika, Chandrakhanda and Rannchandi. Her third eye always remain open and she is the ultimate warrior who destroys evil and end sufferings of her devotees.

Read here: Story behind the glory of Maa Chandraghanta

Gracious Aura of Maa Chandraghanta

Goddess Chandraghanta showers people with positivity and wards off the evil from their lives. The divine aura of this deity also makes a person peaceful and calm. She possesses 10 hands and 3 eyes (Trinetra), and mounts a tigress. Goddess Chandraghanta holds trident, mace, sword and Kamandal in each left hand, and the fifth hand is in Varada Mudra. In her four right hands, she holds a lotus, arrow, bow and Japa Mala and keeps her fifth hand in Abhaya Mudra. This Mudra portrays that she is brave, courageous and ready to face any challenge along with bestowing the mankind with her blessings. Her ferocious warrior form is seen only while fighting against demons. She blesses her devotees with spiritual bliss, knowledge, peace and prosperity as well.

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Puja Vidhi for worshipping Maa Chandraghanta

Worshipping Goddess Chandraghanta is done on the third day of Navaratri. This day people perform fasts to appease her. The Goddess rewards people with her grace, bravery and courage and eliminates all their sins, physical & mental sufferings, spiritual hurdles and so on. Puja Vidhi for worshipping Maa Chandraghanta is as follows:

• First, worship the Kalash and the gods, goddesses, pilgrimage/village/city deities, and the nine planets in it. 
• After that, offer prayers to Maa Chandraghanta. Take a flower in your hand and ruminate the name of the Goddess. 
• Perform Panchopchar by offering red flowers, Akshat, Kumkum and vermilion to the Goddess. 
• Sing Aarti and bhajans, and pray to the goddess for forgiveness while burning ghee/camphor. 
• Chant this mantra while worshipping Maa Chandraghanta…

Piṇḍaja pravarāruṛhā caṇḍakōpāstra kairyutā |

prasādaṁ tanutē mahyaṁ candra ghanṣṭēti viśrutā ||

Importance of Navratri Day 3

The third day of Chaitra Navratri holds prime importance for Yogis. On this day the mind of a Yogi or Sadhak (a Seeker) enters into Manipura Chakra, which enables them to see unearthly and divine things. With blessings of Maa Chandraghanta, a seeker becomes capable of smelling divine and sacred fragrances, and may even hear various spiritual sounds. However, they must be careful and attentive while in this stage of discipline.

Know more in detail about all Navratris here: Navratri 2018

Sindoor Tritiya

Sindoor Tritiya is a ritual that is performed and celebrated on the third day of Navratri. The festival is associated with sindoor (Vermilion) and is performed by married women. As Goddess Chandraghanta symbolizes the married form of Maa Parvati, so married women celebrate this occasion as Sowbhagya Teej or Gauri Teej. The ritual is of great significance in North India and is celebrated with lots of zeal, enthusiasm and happiness.

AstroSage wishes all our readers a very happy Chaitra Navratri and prays that Goddess Chandraghanta enriches your life with her heavenly blessings.

Weekly Horoscope (19 - 25 March 2018)

5 lucky Zodiacs will reap monetary benefits! Read weekly horoscope and know which zodiacs will get big surprises this time. Also know how your job, business and education will flourish this week.

This week is auspicious for people who believe in Hinduism. Navratri, the holy festival of worshipping Goddess Durga, will be celebrated with lots of devotion and glee in this duration. Today is the second day of Navratri and Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped on this day. As per Hindu religion, it is believed that Maa Brahmacharini controls planet Mars. So, worshipping her today will eliminate all the malefic effects of Mars and blesses you with good rewards. Furthermore, the birthday of Sindhi Patron, Saint Jhulelal, is also today. On this occasion, Sindhis honor him by celebrating the day as Cheti Chand festival, which is also the New Year Day for Sindhi community.

Now, let’s take a look at horoscope prediction for this week and know what your stars has in store for you.

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ARIES

Your expenses would increase, though earning sources would remain the same. Father’s health may decline or you may face some differences with him. It is advisable that you remain patient in both situations. Your children may face some issues as well. Natives who are planning to go abroad for further studies, may get successful. You will reap rewards as per your expectations in job/business. You might get bored sometime at workplace, but otherwise you will remain dedicated to your work. Students might see these as challenging times.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: Your love stars are hidden this week. You love each other, but there are chances of some fights between you two. You may plan a trip with your beloved in this period. If married, your relationship with your spouse would get stronger.

REMEDY: Offer Vermilion mixed water to Sun God.

FORTUNE STAR: 3/5

Daily Aries Horoscope

TAURUS

Taurus natives would reap monetary benefits generously along with new sources of earning. Getting support from your loved ones as well as your objectives being fulfilled in this duration will make you happy. However, you may face challenges in job or business. Beware! You may become a victim of some conspiracy at work. Sudden financial loss may cause you trouble. Your courage will get a boost this week. Children will feel elated as well. Family life will remain normal. Students should concentrate on their studies, as their mind may deviate from its goal.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: You will feel happy and will spend a great time with your beloved this week. You may plan a trip or a lunch/dinner date with your love partner. Married couples might face some issues in this duration. Pay attention to your spouse’s health, as it may decline.

REMEDY: Gift green bangles to a little girl.

FORTUNE STAR: 3.5/5

Daily Taurus Horoscope

GEMINI

You will pay more attention to your work this week. However, this engagement will drain your energy, and you will feel exhausted. Family life will be happy and blissful. Pay attention to your health. You may plan to change your job. Your children will be well-behaved and will act obediently. Your expenses would decrease and monetary gains would increase. Students will study hard to achieve good results.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: The week seems promising for love related matters. Though you may get to spend less time with your partner, but your relation will strengthen more. Together, you will move forward in your relationship. If married, you may face some issues with your spouse. Disputes or physical pain might be a possibility in this duration.

REMEDY: Offer red flowers to Goddess Durga.

FORTUNE STAR: 3/5

Daily Gemini Horoscope

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CANCER

You may go on several trips this week. Your relationship with your father will progress positively. Family life will be blissful. Chances of property gains or monetary profits seems a possibility. You will dominate your opponents and they will not be able to harm you. You will feel satisfied with your children. Profits from foreign places might also be a possibility. Conditions will get better in job and business. Students will find this duration beneficial for them.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: The time seems promising for love relationships. Despite small squabbles and fights, your love will grow for each other. You may go on a trip together, where you may confess your love to your partner. Married couples may face some challenges during this period. Avoid misunderstandings as it may affect your relationship.

REMEDY: Offer water to Lord Shiva while chanting Panchakshara mantra.

FORTUNE STAR: 3/5

Daily Cancer Horoscope

LEO

Unnecessary expenses as well as unplanned trips may occur, try to keep a tab on both. Family life will remain peaceful and harmonious. Psychology and similar subjects may interest you in this period. You will actively participate in religious activities as well. You may feel less energetic towards daily tasks. Your child may suffer from physical pain. There may be ups and downs in job or business. Students may face hardships while studying.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: You may meet with some challenges this week. Control your behaviour and speak wisely, or it may affect your relationship. There will occur some sweet moments in your love life. If married, your spouse’s progress will make you happy. Try to avoid unnecessary disputes.

REMEDY: Offer yellow flowers to Lord Vishnu.

FORTUNE STAR: 3/5

Daily Leo Horoscope

VIRGO

There are chances of financial profits through business partnerships and foreign relations. Family life may get distressed and unhappy. Mother’s bad health will cause you more worry. Your job/business will flourish and you will gain monetary benefits as well. Your children will love and respect you and will devotedly perform their tasks. You will also get support from your siblings in every task. Students will study hard to get good results.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: You may face ups and downs in your relationship. The more you understand each other, the more stronger will be your bond. It is recommended that you have less meetings this week. If married, your love for each other will strengthen and your marital life will be more happy and blissful.

REMEDY: Offer Durva (green grass) and worship Lord Ganesha.

FORTUNE STAR: 4/5

Daily Virgo Horoscope

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LIBRA

Libra natives will get appreciated for their work as well as will be rewarded for it. You may face ups and downs at workplace, but more hard work will reap you good benefits. Siblings may face some problems. Due to some reasons, your family life would be stressful. Some good news in middle of the week will boost your spirits. Your daily life will be a little busy. You will dominate your opponents. The time is favourable for your children. Students will also study devotedly this week.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: These are promising times for love relationships. Due to your busy schedule, you will spend less time with your love partner. This may cause fights at some occasions, so try to avoid it. If married, you will enjoy a blissful and happy marital life.

REMEDY: Light a mustard oil lamp and worship Lord Shani.

FORTUNE STAR: 3.5/5

Daily Libra Horoscope

SCORPIO

You will spend money in religious activities and this will make you mentally happy. Though, using harsh words may affect your relationships. Family life will be happy, but there may arise some disputes. These are promising times for your children. Your siblings may face some problems. Your income may increase. Employed people will look out for new job perspectives. Students will study hard and will get good results.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: These are best times for couples. You will feel more in love. You may plan a trip with your partner as well as go out on a lunch or dinner date. If married, your relationship will become more strong. Marital life will be happy and blissful.

REMEDY: Donate a mustard oil filled vessel after seeing your shadow in it.

FORTUNE STAR: 3/5

Daily Scorpio Horoscope

SAGITTARIUS

You may feel temperamental this week which may affect your relationships, so work with patience. You would feel happy with the progress in your job/business. Family life will be peaceful and harmonious. Pay attention to your health as it may decline, though you may get relieved of some old illness. Your children will remain devoted to you. Drive carefully this week. Avoid stale and heavy foods. You will gain monetary profits normally and may also spend money in decorating your home. Students will perform greatly in exams.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: Your love stars are favourable this week. Your relationship will improve and will get strengthen. You both may plan for your future together. Avoid ego in your relations. If married, your life will be better. Any kind of problem will also end this time.

REMEDY: Water Peepal tree on Thursdays.

FORTUNE STAR: 3/5

Daily Sagittarius Horoscope

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CAPRICORN

Your courage will get a boost this week. There may be short trips as well as meetings with friends. You will get support from your siblings in every task. Family life will remain peaceful. You will feel elated with positive response at workplace and will also get support from your colleagues. Your children will progress in their respective domains. These are good times for students. There are strong chances that you may go on a foreign trip. You might face some physical pain as well. There may be spending on some activities. Give special focus to business partnerships.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: You will feel happy this week. A new relationship may start in this period. Old relationships will flourish as well. You may gift something to your love partner or may get a gift from him/her. You may go on a tour. If married, there may occur some tensions in your life. However, they will get better with time, so be patient.

REMEDY: Offer Durva (green grass) and worship Lord Ganesha.

FORTUNE STAR: 4/5

Daily Capricorn Horoscope

AQUARIUS

Some festival or auspicious ceremony may conclude at home. These are good times for your children. A new member may arrive in your family. You may get promotion at workplace. Your income may increase as well as monetary gains are on charts for you. Relatives may come and go during this period. You may gain financial benefits from your siblings. Be patient as you may engage in an argument with your seniors. Family life will remain happy and blissful. You may also buy a vehicle this week. These are good times for your children. Students may get good results as well.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: These are challenging times for love matters. Avoid arguments as it may cause disturbance in your relationship. If possible, try to have less meetings this week. Married couples will have an average week. You love each other, but engagement at household chores will cause your spouse to spend less time with you.

REMEDY: Offer flowers and worship Radha ji.

FORTUNE STAR: 4/5

Daily Aquarius Horoscope

PISCES

You will feel happy and elated this week. You will accomplish multiple tasks together in this duration. Your dominance will remain in work area. However, you may engage in an argument with someone, which may cause you mental distress. It is recommended that you avoid such controversies. Tensions in family life may also upset you. You will spend more money on self-entertainment. Children will remain devoted to you, but will also be mischievous. Students may face hardships in this duration.

LOVE PREDICTIONS: You will feel mixed emotions this week. Where on one hand you will feel loved, understanding your partner on the other hand may be a little difficult for you. Chances of some fights seems a possibility, so be patient. If married, your spouse will remain devoted to you and your relationship will be strengthened.

REMEDY: Offer Vermilion to Lord Hanuman and recite Hanuman Chalisa.

FORTUNE STAR: 3.5/5

Daily Pisces Horoscope

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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).

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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...

Know your Future by your numerology number: Numerology 2018

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.