Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Sharad Navratri Begins Tomorrow

Know more about Urn Installation or Ghatasthapana, its muhurat and puja vidhi. Read about nine forms of Goddess Durga during Navratri which is beginning from 10 October 2018 till 18 October 2018.


Navratri is a combination of two words; Nau+Ratri, whose literal meaning is nine nights. Worshipping nine incarnations of Goddess Durga is considered to be highly significant during these nine days. In these nine days, devotees receive blessings from Goddess Durga due to his/her perseverance and tenacity. Nine forms of Durga which are worshiped during Navratri are Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Maha Gauri and Siddhidtari respectively. On the first day of Navratri, Mother Shailaputri is worshipped. Before beginning, Ghatasthapana is conducted and all Gods and Devtas, along with Goddess Durga are hailed. After this, different forms of Maa are worshiped for nine days.



Sharad Navratri 2018 Ghatasthapana Muhurat
Ghatasthapana TimingsFrom 06:18:40 to 07:26:58 AM
Duration1 hour 8 minutes

Note: Timing mentioned above is effective for New Delhi. Know Ghatasthapana muhurat, rituals and puja vidhi for your city.

Glory of Navdurga


Maa Durga is known to be the eliminator of miseries and bad luck from one’s life. Goddess Durga is known to be the Adi Shakti of this universe. PItamah Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva uses her energy to create, preserve and destroy life.

Navratri Puja Vidhi


  • Wake up early and decorate the pooja plate after bathing.
  • Dress up the statue of Maa Durga with red-colored clothes.
  • Sow barley seeds in a clay pot and water it every day till Navmi.
  • Establish the urn or Kalash in an auspicious muhurat. Fill the urn with Gangajal. Cover its mouth with Mango leaves and put a coconut on top of it. Cover it with a red-colored cloth and tie a Kalava or red-colored sacred thread around its neck. Now keep it near the clay pot.
  • Do Panchopachara pooja using flowers, camphor and incense sticks.
  • Chant mantras related to Maa Durga for nine days straight and wish for happiness and prosperity while welcoming her into your house.
  • After conducting Durga Puja on eighth or ninth day (Ashtami or Navami), worship 9 young girls and offer them different kinds of dishes such as Puri, Chana, Halwa.
  • On the last day after Durga Puja, do Ghata Visarjan while singing aartis and offering her flowers and rice. Then pick up the urn.

Akhand Jyoti During Navratri


Akhand Jyoti or Unbroken Flame marks a special significance during Navratri, which when lightened removes darkness and negativity from life. Therefore, in Navratri, devotees should light up the Akhand Jyoti in their homes. One gets rid of all obstacles, troubles, and diseases. Sages and monks in Vedas have written that the effects of Akhand Jyoti can be observed directly on human life.

Kumari Puja or Worshipping Young Girls in Navratri


Kumari Puja is a special ritual followed during Navratri. Young girls are considered to be the incarnation of Jag Janani Maa Jagdamba. Therefore, Kumari Puja is conducted in Navratri. According to your capability, worship one girl or kanya for nine, seven, five or three days and offer her food.

What To Do During Navratri


  • Worshipers of Mata Durga who are fasting during Navratri should follow the rituals of Brahmacharya.
  • Consume milk, fruit and vegetarian food during fast. Those people who cannot remain empty stomach in the morning can consume milk or Sharbat.
  • During these nine days, devotees must sleep on the floor. It keeps the body healthy and active.

Nine Colors of Navratri & Their Significance


Every day signifies a specific color during Navratri. It is believed that wearing or using these colors brings good luck and prosperity.

  • Yellow on the day of Pratipada or Prathama
  • Green on the day of Dwitiya
  • Brown on the day of Tritiya
  • Orange on the day of Chaturthi
  • White on the day of Panchmi
  • Red on the day of Shashti
  • Blue on the day of Saptami
  • Pink on the day of Ashtami
  • Purple on the day of Navami

Worshipping Adi Shakti Maa Durga hold a special significance during Navratri. In these nine days, the Goddess removes the pains and diseases of her devotees and offers them prosperity.

Happy Navratri to all the visitors from AstroSage!

Monday, October 8, 2018

Weekly Horoscope 8 -14 October 2018

Read this week's key predictions! Learn through Weekly Horoscope about your job, business, education, family and love life this week.


The second week of October has started. This week is especially beneficial for natives of Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Libra and Capricorn sign. During this week, natives of these zodiac signs will attain good outcomes in career, job, business, education and family life.

This week seems to be very special from both religious and astrological point of view. Along with Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Pitra Paksha or Shradh will end. On the other hand, Sharad Navratri will start from 10 October 2018 and Jupiter will transit in Scorpio on 11 October 2018.


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Aries


The natives belonging to Moon Sign Aries will have a challenging time during this week. Read more...

Taurus


You will be required to push your limits if you want to achieve your goals. Your hard work and efforts will eventually lead to the accomplishment of your goals. Read more...

Gemini


You will get to hear some good news during this week. You will achieve success in your respective domain. Read more...


Cancer


This week will be good for you in terms of family life. You will spend a good time with your family members. Your kin will be happy and blessed. Read more...

Leo


This week will bring some sweet and sour moments in your life. You will have an improved intellectual level and communication skills. Read more...

Virgo


The week has many good news packages for you. There are chances of a celebration or an auspicious activity being organised at your home. Read more...

Libra


You will have a peaceful time during this week. You will be happy and thus, you will perform your tasks with all your heart. Read more...

Scorpio


You need to be cautious about money related matters during the stretch of this week. You will earn well during the initial days of the week. Read more...

Sagittarius


The week seems to be promising for Sagittarians. You will be able to shine bright at your workplace because of your hard work and perseverance. Read more…

Capricorn


This week will be favourable for your career growth and development. You will do well at your workplace and as a result, you may be able to bag a promotion. Read more...

Aquarius


You may set your foot on a long journey during this week. It may be a trip for fun of a journey to a religious place. This journey will beget fruitful results. Read more...

Pisces


This will be an average week for you. You will have a religious and spiritual bent of mind. Your involvement in social work will help you to garner respect in the society. Read more...

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Saturday, October 6, 2018

Mercury Transit in Libra Today, Read Predictions

Find how 12 zodiac signs will get affected! Read the astrological effects of Mercury transit in Libra zodiac sign and its effect on your job, business, education, health etc.


Mercury, which is said to be the representative of wisdom and speech, will mark a major impact on all zodiac signs by changing its position. It will also affect the business sector on a big scale. On October 6, Saturday at 12:51 PM, when Mercury will transit in Libra and conjunct with Jupiter and Venus, then the prices of cotton, cloth, gold, silver and rice will increase. Also, with Mercury rising from West on 9 October, there will be an increase in the value of silver, rice and banking shares.

Mercury will remain in Libra until October 26, Friday, 8:55 pm. Let's know how this Mercury transit will affect all 12 zodiac signs.


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Aries


During this period, you would find yourself devoid of energy and might face some health issues. Conflicts with your spouse are quite probable. Read more...

Taurus


During this period, you would achieve success in legal cases, debates and disputes. Children would feel comfortable. Read more...

Gemini 


Due to this transit, you would develop a thirst for knowledge and would try to learn new things. You would develop a soft corner in your heart for children. Read more...

Cancer 


In this duration, mental satisfaction, domestic harmony, and happiness would prevail for you. It would be a favourable period for your mother as well. Read more...

Leo


You would lend your support to your siblings with financial aid but, you might engage in debates or disagreements with them. Your friend circle would expand for your betterment. Read more...

Virgo


This transit would bring about a period of happiness and enjoyment for you. In this duration, you would savour tasty and delicious foods. Read more...


Libra


You would enjoy comforts during this period but, you need to be cautious about money-related matters. The reason being that wealth losses along with mental stress can make their way into your life. Read more...

Scorpio


There might be an outflow of income due to your excessive expenditure. You might suffer a loss of wealth as well, if you do not spend money carefully. You are likely to travel abroad. Read more...

Sagittarius 


With this celestial event, you would achieve success in your undertakings. Wealth gains and an increase in dignity would be bestowed upon you. Read more...

Capricorn 


As a result of this, you would gain respect at workplace, and a rise in your position is also likely. You would supercede your opponents. Read more...

Aquarius 


You might have to face obstacles in your undertakings, which you would be able to overcome with your hard work. Mental stress might bother you, so you are advised to meditate. Read more...

Pisces 


This transit would bring happiness to children as they would enjoy comforts during this period. The period should also be utilised to repay loans levied upon you. Read more...

Monday, October 1, 2018

October 2018 Monthly Horoscope

12 remedies and important predictions for 12 signs! Read October 2018 monthly horoscope predictions and know what eminent changes will occur in job, business, education, health and family life.


October month has begun! Just like every other time, AstroSage has brought important monthly horoscope predictions for our readers this month as well. You would get important predictions related to all 12 Zodiac signs and special remedies to avoid your problems. This month seems beneficial for the natives of Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra and Aquarius. They would gain several benefits and immense success in the domains of education, career, business, health, family and marital life.

Furthermore, October also seems significant from religious and astrological point of view. A chain of festivals would also begin from this month. Among this auspicious events, Navratri and Dussehra are major events. Additionally, Mercury, Jupiter and Sun planet will transit in respective Zodiac signs this month.

Major Fasts, Festivals and Astrological Events in October

Now, take a look at following monthly horoscope predictions for the month of September:


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ARIES


In this month, you will be able to receive monetary benefits after a lot of struggle. A large number of opportunities pertaining to success would come your way. While you’ll be able to achieve success in your working domain, there may be some...Read More

TAURUS


Some ongoing projects might be hampered during this month. There may be an increase in concerns related to your child. Problems may arise due to useless expenditures and hardships. However, there is a good possibility of...Read More

GEMINI


During this month, you’ll embrace new avenues of money acquisition. Your resources of materialistic comforts are likely to increase. There may be an increase in the count of opportunities to perform new tasks. In addition to this, there are a high possibility of...Read More


CANCER


Trouble and delay in executing numerous financial schemes may lead to lots of mental stress. Being lazy may also make you prone to interruptions in your working domain. However, In addition to better prospects of money-making; your relations with relatives will get better. There is also a clear possibility of...Read More

LEO


Your interest in religious activities and social domain is likely to increase. Additionally, your respect and honour would also going to increase during this 1 month’s period. Works undertaken with self-confidence are possibly going to create excellent economic prospects. Also, relations with...Read More

VIRGO


Money might be spent on auspicious tasks, but opportunities for financial gain and progress will also get better. Work done with confidence can be successful. If there is a plan to expand an existing project, then it would...Read More


LIBRA


In addition to your respect and honour, a growth in economic gains is likely to take place in this month. There is also the possibility of solving a complex problem with the help of a loved one. Venus is transiting into its own Zodiac sign, which ensures success in works undertaken with self-confidence. Additionally, there may be...Read More

SCORPIO


Progress of destiny might be affected by numerous obstacles. Due to your extreme temperamental nature, disruption in work may arise. Struggling in vain may cause mental stress. Conflicts may arise with your favoured friends and brothers. Relations might also get worse with close relatives, but...Read More

SAGITTARIUS


Getting indulged in different tasks would increase your struggling power this month. New business related plans will be created and its related benefits will also get available accordingly in time. There may be additional expenditure on...Read More

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CAPRICORN


Your mind might get disturbed due to financial difficulties during this month. There may also arise fear of an injury during a journey. In the second half of October month, means of earning a sustained income are likely to exist with the support of your family members. With Mars being exalted during this month, there are...Read More

AQUARIUS


In this month, your sources of income are likely to increase. Any effort made physically might also become successful. Any auspicious and pleasant work may get completed in you family. As you are a person of reserved nature, therefore, you’re likely to...Read More

PISCES


During this period of 31 days, your problems may arise due to spending more money in unnecessary projects. As a result, mental disturbance as well as stressful situations might become more intense. Works which are about to get completed might also get interrupted. Furthermore...Read More

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Sunday, September 30, 2018

Weekly Horoscope (1 - 7 October 2018)

3 lucky Zodiac signs of the first week of October! Read weekly horoscope and know how your life will flourish this week.


AstroSage presents horoscope predictions for the first week of October, i.e. from October 1 to October 7. With its help, know how your life will be in these 7 days, and if there are any surprises round the corner. Will you get a new job? Will your gain benefits in business? Will something good happen in your education and career domain? Also read predictions related to your family, marriage and love life. Also know which are the 3 luck signs of this week.

Take a look at below predictions for all 12 signs to know what surprises might be there in store for you this week:


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ARIES


You may go on a trip this week. Strive to maintain good relations with your siblings as you may enter in an argument with them. Your dominance will be maintained at workplace but, as said before, avoid meaningless disputes with others; otherwise you may get defamed. Tensions in your family life will continue to exist. Decline in your parents’ health may also upset you. Your love for your mother would grow and you would spend great a time with her. You may get transferred to a new place, which would prove to be beneficial for you. Victory in legal matters is presaged. Increase in expenses and normal income are likely. These are progressive period for your children. Students preparing for competitive exams may also find this time useful for them, and should take full advantage of it.

Love Predictions: The week seems normal for love related matters. However, try to make less conversations and meetings with your beloved as this may affect your relationship. Contrary to this, your relation would fair well and get strengthened, if everything goes smoothly. You would also spend a great time and share your feelings with each other. If married, the time will be in your favour. Listen to your spouse and accept them, if they seem appropriate. Overall your marital life will be blissful.

Fortune Star: 3.5/5

Remedies: Feed the fishes, and worship Bhairav Baba.

TAURUS


Changes may occur at workplace, and you may face some issues initially to get adjust to them. But, with time, situations will change and you will going to spend quality times in your office. Family life would be peaceful. Postpone any important decisions in this duration, and also avoid taking guarantee of others. Pay attention to your health. Also take care of your father’s health and maintain good relation with him. Income would be normal, but expenses would increase. These are great times for your children, and you would feel satisfied with their activities. Students would get appropriate results for their hard work and feel enthusiastic towards future prospects. Time is indicating positive results for the natives preparing for competitive exams.

Love Predictions: The week seems good for your relationship. Conversations would increase between you and your beloved, and if an existing problem is there, it would end this time. All in all, both of you would spend a great time together. If married, you may experience mixed results. Pay attention to your spouse’s health.

Fortune Star: 3/5

Remedies: Feed green fodder and pulse to a Black or Brown cow.

GEMINI


You would be quite busy this week. You may face mental stress because of some old relationships. Also be careful to not act against law and order, or you may face the consequences. Family life would be happy and peaceful, and your mother would enjoy good health. You would spend most of your time with your family. Situations at work would also be in your favour, and your work will be appreciated. Increase in income is also likely. You would be able to earn good money with your wisdom and skills. Take care of your health and avoid stale, extra oily and spicy foods. You would be able to repay your debts, this will make you feel peaceful. Monetary gains after sudden money loss is predicted. Your children would feel elated in this duration and would perform well in every activity. Students may also accomplish some great achievements. Their memory power would increase tremendously.

Love Predictions: Your love stars seem happy. You would feel loved and your partner would remain devoted to you. Both of you would spend a great time together and plan about your future. You would also make some important decisions. If married, the time seems unfavourable for you. Ups and downs as well as misunderstanding may occur at home. However, on the bright side, your spouse would achieve some accomplishment and would also gain some good benefits. Also, maintain good relations with your in-laws.

Fortune Star: 3.5/5

Remedies: Worship Goddess Durga daily and offer water to Lord Shiva.

CANCER


Your wish may come true, which would make you happy. You would also gain good financial benefits. These are good times for you at work, and a promotion is also likely. Your income may also increase. Atmosphere at home will be festive, lively and vibrant. Some auspicious task may also takes place. These are good times for your siblings, and they would progress in their respective domains. Sudden increase in income is presaged in mid-week. You would overpower your opponents. If you are in a business partnership, you would gain profits. However, there may occur disputes between you and your business partner. Your children will feel energetic. Students would feel mixed emotions in this duration. They would have to work hard to get good results. Extra efforts are also required in competitive exams.

Love Predictions: The week would be normal for the matters of love. Some lucky natives may get married to the love of their life. And if you also wish the same, you may try in this direction as positive results are likely. If already married, you need to act carefully. Avoid any kind of dispute with your spouse. Also, pay attention to their health.

Fortune Star: 3.5/5

Remedies: Place a red colored flag on your house’s roof and recite Bajrang Baan regularly.

LEO


You would focus in your working domain, and would achieve results accordingly. You would also get complete support of your seniors. Benefits with self-efforts and through government are likely. Siblings will live happily in this duration. Relatives and friends would support you in your endeavours. Good income is presaged, although unwanted expenses are also likely. Family life would be normal despite minor squabbles. Your mother may get angry with you about something. Your father may get a promotion at work. You would also gain success with extreme efforts. Pay attention to your health and drive carefully. Pay attention to your child too as they may face some kind of problems and may feel irritated as well. Students may face some obstacles and challenges while studying. However, success is likely in competitive exams.

Love Predictions: You would feel mixed emotions this week. Where on one hand, love will increase in your relationship, on the other hand, some misunderstandings may also occur between you two. You are advised to avoid them as soon as possible. A new person may enter in your life who would become your close friend in future. You may introduce your beloved to your friends. If married, you may face some problems in this period. Though, you would not get any problems from your spouse but, their bad health may upset you.

Fortune Star: 3.5/5

Remedies: Donate Black Sesame seeds on Saturday, and light a Mustard oil lamp under Peepal tree.

VIRGO


Whatever decisions you will make this week, they would prove to be your best decisions, and would pave the way for your success in future. You would get several opportunities on the way, if you grab the right ones, they would be monetary beneficial. Your joint family life would be blissful, and some auspicious task may also occur in the household. However, there may occur some problems in your own family. You may feel mentally restless and may not feel satisfied with your family life. At the same time, you may gain good benefits through property, etc. Keep your children from extreme anger, as they may get physically affected by it. Your performance at work would also be appreciable, and will benefit you later. You may gain benefits through government as well. Senior officials would be in your favour too.

Love Predictions: Your love stars seem unfavourable this week. Think wisely before you proceed. There may occur some kind of argument with your beloved and it might lead to separation. Therefore, if possible, let the time pass by and meet less with him/her. And if you are planning to meet him/her, then speak less and listen more. If married, you would spend a blissful marital life with your spouse this week.

Fortune Star: 3.5/5

Remedies: Feed Jaggery (Gur) to a cow, and distribute Jaggery and Gram (Chana) among small boys on Tuesday.

LIBRA


Your advices would help people to get things done and they will appreciate you for it. You would get respect in the society. You may have to go on a long trip due to some important work. Your father may also plan a trip abroad. Ups and downs may occur at home. Make efforts and avoid short-cuts. Unpredicted increase in expenses may also occur. Therefore, it is important to control them. You may also buy a property in this duration, but make sure that it is not disputed. If so, it may cause you mental stress and you may also have to go through legal proceedings. On the bright side, your children would progress in their respective domains. However, family life may become distressful and might upset you. Students would reap high rewards for their hard work.

Love Predictions: The week would be good where the matters of heart are concerned. Love will blossom in your relationship and would make it stable. If married, there may arise some arguments between your spouse and mother. With love and understanding, you can make your marital life happy and peaceful, and your spouse would also support you in this. She/He may also progress in their working domain.

Fortune Star: 3/5

Remedies: Offer Sandalwood to Lord Vishnu and recite Shri Vishnu Sahasranamam Stotram.

SCORPIO


You would relish in various comforts this week and may also spend money over them. However, these spendings would not dishearten you as there would be an increase in your income along with some monetary gains. Your advices would be liked by your senior officials. As a result, your respect would increase and you would get benefits from them. Profits through government sector is also likely. Make cordial relations with your colleagues, and do not get involved in any dispute with them. Take care of your siblings and avoid arguments with them. On weekend, you may go on a trip to a pleasant place or a pilgrimage. Your family life would be blissful. Pay attention to your parents’ health. Your children would feel elated in this duration. Students would also find this time prospering for them. Some natives may also go abroad for further education.

Love Predictions: The week seems promising for love matters. You would share your feeling with each other, which is important for a strong relationship. You may also go on an outing to some pleasant place. The more you understand your beloved, the more they will feel happy and their love for you will deepen. If married, you would make several important decisions with your spouse’s support. And together you would plan for a happy future.

Fortune Star: 3.5/5

Remedies: Recite Shri Durga Saptashati or Durga Chalisa devoted to Maa Durga.

SAGITTARIUS


You would have lots of things on your mind this week, therefore, save your energy and use it when it is the right time. These are promising times for you at work. You would reap the rewards of your hard work, and a promotion might also be likely. You would also get support from your senior colleagues and elders. Also, pay attention to your health. Avoid being bitter with anyone in family, or it may give birth to fights and arguments. Do not eat spicy and fried foods. Family life would be blissful and you would earn money by renting your property. Your income would also increase tremendously. Several sources of earning would be obtained. You would also accumulate good money by selling an old vehicle or property. Your children would also progress in their respective domains. Students would feel curious to learn new things, and their knowledge will grow.

Love Predictions: Your love stars seem highly favourable upon you. You would feel compassionate towards each other and may progress in the direction of marriage. If you are planning to propose someone at office, now might be the good time for this. If you are already married, your spouse will support you at work. Positive changes would also occur in your lifestyle. All in all, your marital life would be blissful in this duration.

Fortune Star: 4/5

Remedies: Recite Neel Shani Stotra regularly.

CAPRICORN


Take care of your health in this 7 days period. Anger and stubbornness may increase in you regarding something, and may affect you adversely. Where on one hand, your declining health may become a matter of concern, on the other hand, tensions may also increase in your relationship. You may also buy a new property or vehicle. Your authority would remain at workplace. Your relations with your father would remain healthy. They would gain respect in society. Overall, family life would be peaceful and satisfying. Monetary gains are on charts for you. Also postpone an important decision for a while. These are good times for your children as well as for students.

Love Predictions: The week seems as usual for love relationships. Due to some work, your beloved may remain away from you for some time. However, it will not affect your relationship, in fact, it will make it more stronger. You might introduce your beloved to your parents in middle of the week or on weekend. If married, the time seems challenging for you. Where on one hand, your egos may clash and affect your relationship, on the other hand, your spouse’s health may upset you.

Fortune Star: 4/5

Remedies: Regularly recite Shri Gajendra Moksha Stotra.

AQUARIUS


You may go on a religious trip this week. You may engage in a fight or dispute with your siblings at home or senior officials at work. Despite this, family life would be blissful. Situations would also be in your favour at office. You would give your best in your work and will make feel rejuvenated and energetic. However, following a healthy lifestyle might become challenging during this period. You may get success in court related matters. Also, try to avoid any kind of argument. Though your opponents would not be able to harm you but, it would be better to avoid any activity that may affect you physically. Your income may increase and so might your expenses. These are one of the best times for your children, which they would spend enjoyably. Students will work hard to get good results. Those who are preparing for competitive exams may also get successful.

Love Predictions: Your love stars seem unhappy this week. Be loyal to your partner and try to maintain a healthy relationship with him/her. Right now, mutual understanding is very important for both of you and for a stable relationship. You may go an outing with your beloved or may plan a lunch or dinner date together. Love will blossom in your relationship. If married, you would get the chance to meet your in-laws with your spouse. And your marital relationship would get deepened.

Fortune Star: 4/5

Remedies: Offer White flowers and worship Maa Saraswati.

PISCES


You would focus on your family and professional life. But due to your extreme busy schedule, you may spend less time with your family. Take time to relax in middle of the work, otherwise you will be exhausted. You would feel happy with the fulfillment of your wishes. You would also gain some benefits. Work hard at workplace because the efforts made today will help you progress later. Family life would be as usual. Your children’s health may also decline. Students may face some challenges. They may feel lack of concentration while studying or may suffer from some health issue. You may feel spiritually in this period. However, lustful thoughts may also arise in you, which might defame you. Therefore, be careful in this direction.

Love Predictions: This week seems unfavourable for your relationship. Therefore, let the time pass by. Neither try to meet more with your beloved nor call him/her continuously. If it is really necessary, contact him/her via phone only. If married, the time seems in your favour. You may gain some benefits with your spouse’s intelligence and wisdom. All in all, your marital life will be completely blissful.

Fortune Star: 3/5

Remedies: Offer a cloth (Chola) to Lord Hanuman and recite Shri Bajrang Baan.

Monday, September 24, 2018

Weekly Horoscope (24 - 30 September 2018)

7 days would bring special surprises for 5 signs! Read weekly horoscope to know what promising prospects will be there in job, business, health, education, love and family life this week.


Last week of September month has begun. This week will be highly beneficial for the natives of Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Virgo and Sagittarius. All their desires would be fulfilled in this 7 days duration, and they would also feel elated. Natives of the other signs will also experience better results alongside ups and downs in their lives.

From today, i.e. September 24, Pitru Paksha (Shradh) are commencing, and would conclude on October 8. Also, from today onwards Mercury planet will enter Hasta Nakshatra. As a result, the prices of wheat, gram (Chana) and Gold-Silver would decline. On September 27, Planet Sun will also enter Hasta, and conjunct here with Mercury. This will lead to the steep rise in the prices of wheat, Jaggery (Gur) and Cotton, and Share markets would also see an upsurge.

Now, take a look at below predictions for all 12 signs to know what surprises might be there in store for you this week:


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ARIES


Increase in expenses is presaged, therefore, invest your money wisely. Balance your...Read More

TAURUS


Some of your desires would come true, which will make you happy. But, health...Read More

GEMINI


Your father’s health may decline but, at the same time, they may…Read More

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CANCER


You may have to face several hardships this week. Your health may suffer, at the same time…Read More

LEO


You would get full support from your siblings, and would feel mentally...Read More

VIRGO


This week seems quite promising for the natives of Virgo. Presence of Mercury planet...Read More


LIBRA


Pay attention to your family life. Your parents’ health may get affected in this period. At the same time...Read More

SCORPIO


You should concentrate on your siblings’ health as they may face some...Read More

SAGITTARIUS


Situations at workplace will be in your favour, and you may also get a promotion. Additionally...Read More


CAPRICORN


This week, you would focus more on your family life. However, your concentration would…Read More

AQUARIUS


You would get relieved from chronic diseases but, at the same time, some new...Read More

PISCES


You would work hard in your working domain as the time demands for it, otherwise...Read More

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Sunday, September 23, 2018

Pitru Paksha Begins Tomorrow, Know Shradh Dates

Read importance of Pind Daan and Puja vidhi. Pitru Paksha are beginning from 24 September. Find out the rituals followed to provide salvation to ancestors.


In Hinduism, parents and ancestors are regarded as deities, and they are worshipped on an equivalent level. Shradh refers to the reverence expressed towards the ancestors. In scriptures, Pitru Paksha holds great importance for devoting peace and moksha to the soul of ancestors and forefathers. Although, Tarpan is done on Amavasya of every month, but the duration of Pitru Paksha is entirely devoted towards these rituals.


The sixteen days period starting from Purnima of Bhadrapada and ending on Amavasya of Ashwin Krishna Paksha, is called Pitru Paksha. In this period, we give donations, perform charity, havana and worship God, so that the souls of their forefathers and ancestors rest in peace.

Please note: This year, Pitru Paksha will begin from 24 September and end on 8 October 2018. It is believed that one should worship their ancestors wholeheartedly during these 16 days. By doing this, the ancestors attain peace and salvation and bless the native with a long and flourishing life.

Importance of Pind Daan and Puja Vidhi


According to the Brahma Vaivarta Purana, a grandson or nephew seems eligible to perform the rituals of Pind Daan, in case the departed have no son.
  • Pind Daan, Tarpan, and Brahman Bhoj holds immense importance in this ritual. Pind Daan is highly significant to carry out, as without performing it, souls of the ancestors cannot attain moksha or salvation. To commence, take a bath early, wear the sacred thread or Janeu on the right shoulder and offer Pind prepared with cow’s milk, honey, sugar and rice to your ancestors.
  • Offer a mixture of water, barley, black sesame seeds and Kusha to your ancestors. It is believed that by offering this, the thirst of forefathers and ancestors gets quenched.
  • Ideally, this ritual must be performed at Prayag or Gaya. In case it is not possible, you can perform it at your home.
  • It is also believed that your ancestors can knock on your door in any form during this period. Hence, do not turn away anyone from your home.
  • Follow the code of Brahmacharya during the period of Pitru Paksha and avoid consuming meat or alcohol.

Importance of 10 Kinds of Donations on Pitru Paksha


By doing 10 types of donations during Pitru Paksha, the ancestors gains absolute peace. One should donate cow, land, clothes, black sesame seeds, gold, ghee or clarified butter, jaggery, rice, silver and salt, etc. In addition, mute animals should also be fed during this period.

When and How to Do Shradh


According to the traditions and puja vidhi, Shradh of the departed kin should be done on the date of his death. If a person dies on Saptami, his Shradh must be done on the same day. In addition, there are some special beliefs which are as follows:
  • Shradh of father is carried out on the eighth day (Ashtami), and shradh of mother is done on the ninth day (Navami).
  • Shradh of a family member who met with an untimely death due to an accident or suicide must be done on the fourteenth day or Chaturdashi.
  • Shradh of saints and monks must be done on Twelfth day or Dwadashi.
  • In case you don’t remember the date of death of any departed ancestor, their shradh must be done on Amavasya. This day is known as Sarva Pitra Shradh.
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