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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Bhai Dooj 2019 - Perform Tilak Ceremony With Your Brother

Pray for your brother’s longevity this Bhai Dooj with this ritual. Also read mythological tale associated with the day.

Bhai Dooj is the festival that celebrates the pious relation between brothers and sisters. This year, it is falling on 29 October 2019. On this day, siblings meet with each-other, sisters apply tilak on their brothers’ forehead, and pray for happiness, prosperity, and a long life for them. In return, the brothers too give gifts to their sisters.

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Bhaidooj 2019: Date and Muhurat

According to the Hindu Panchang, Bhai dooj celebrations occur every second day (dwitiya tithi) of Shukla Paksha. Throughout the country, various names are famous for the festival, like Bhai Tika, Bhratri Dwitiya, and Bhai Phota.

Bhai Dooj 2019 Auspicious Muhurat
Bhai Dooj 2019 Tilak Timings	From 13:11:34 to 15:25:13
Duration	2 hours 13 minutes

Note: The above Muhurat will only be effective for New Delhi. Read Bhai Dooj Muhurat 2019 to know the auspicious timings in your city.

Mythology states that on the second day of Shukla Paksh in the Krishna month, when Yamuna, sister of Yamraj asked him to visit her home for dinner, he went to her. Thus, on this day, devotees also worship Yamraj, the God of Death and the day has another name, Yam Dwitiya.

Customs of Bhai Dooj

Although, the people on the Indian soil commemorate numerous festivals; however, Bhai Dooj has a special place of its own, amongst them all. Just as there are specific rituals and customs to follow during any festival, the ones associated with Bhai Dooj are given below:

This is a day of joy and excitement for siblings. Brothers and sisters should wake up early and take a bath on this pious day.
Now, sisters have to prepare a thali for puja, filled with necessary items like flowers, sweets, kumkum, diya, and so on. Do the aarti of your brother and apply tilak on their forehead.
For the tilak, you can prepare a chalk out of a mix of rice and kumkum, and put a tika on your brother’s forehead using it during the auspicious muhurat.
After the tilak, sisters should offer sweets to their brother; and brothers should give their sisters a gift.
On this day, the siblings should talk about their emotions and keep love and affection in their hearts for each other.

Mythological Tale Associated With Bhai Dooj

Natives have been celebrating the auspicious festival of Bhai Dooj since ancient times, as proven by the story below. This tale tells us about Lord Krishna and a demon named Narakasura.

Once upon a time, a demon Narakasura had been terrorizing the people. To save themselves, everyone went to Lord Krishna for help, who immediately agreed and killed the demon. According to the story, Lord Krishna returned to Dwarka on the second day of Shukla Paksha in the Krishna month after killing the demon. His sister, Subhadra, welcomed him back by offering him fruits and sweets, and illuminating the house with lamps. She applied tilak on her brother’s forehead and prayed for his long life. Ever since then, this day became famous as Bhai dooj.

Read About The Date And Rules Of Bhai Dooj in Detail

Monday, October 28, 2019

Weekly Horoscope 28 October - 03 November 2019

Will this week bring fortune in your life? Read weekly horoscope for the week 28 October - 03 November 2019, and find out what opportunities and challenges await. Also, know more about your health, love life, marriage, profession, career and much more with his blog.

Like every time, AstroSage has once again brought to you detailed weekly horoscope. This week will start on 28th October and end on 3rd November. In the weekly horoscope, we will shed light on various areas of your life, and give a quick brief about the impact of Venus on your life this week. Let us inform you that the horoscope created by expert astrologers is based on the placement of stars, planets and nakshatras, due to which predictions turn out to be accurate and precise. In this blog, you’ll also find the remedies to resolve problems in your life. So go ahead and read your horoscope.

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This Week’s Hindu Panchang and Astrological Facts

According to the Hindu Panchang, the week begins on the Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha and will end on the Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha. In this week, Moon will continue his transition from Libra to Capricorn zodiac sign. Along with this, planet Venus is also transiting in Scorpio. Read below to know the effects of this transit.

Transits This Week

This week, the Moon will transit in Libra, and then move forward to Scorpio, Sagittarius and Capricorn. Apart from this, Venus will remain in its transitory state and enter Scorpio sign, ruled by Mars, on October 28. From country’s point of view, this transit will prove to be favourable and bring positive changes in the economic condition of the country. Along with this, academic sector of the country can also witness favourable changes as well.

Read More: Pradosh Vrat Timings and Rituals

Govardhan Puja Adds To The Festivity

Govardhan Puja is one of the major festivals of Hindus. This festival is celebrated on the next day of Deepawali. In 2019, Govardhan Puja will be celebrated on 28 October. The ritual of Annakoot is also observed on the day of Govardhan Puja in many places in India. The literal translation of Annakoot means a mixture of many cereals and grains. Govardhan Puja is related to money and food. According to Indian scriptures, worshiping Lord Indra, Agni and Varuna on this day is considered auspicious. Cow-Bull is also worshiped by the devotees on this day. Lord Krishna is also venerated on this auspicious day….Click here to know the auspicious muhurat for Govardhan Puja

Share Market Predictions This Week

A glance at the predictions for the Share Market indicates recession on Monday, 28 October, which will continue through Tuesday and Wednesday, i.e., 29 and 30 October 2019. Moving on, Thursday, 31 October is not demonstrating much improvement. On the whole, this week will see recession in the sugar, entertainment, vehicle, banking, and investment fields. On the flip side, F.M.C.G., Government, Energy, and Technical fields will witness mixed results at this time. However, things may be better for the Chemical, Real Estate, Steel, Cement, and Pharmaceuticals sectors.

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Birthday Special

Numerous prominent celebrities and names will be celebrating their special day this week. AstroSage wishes them a Happy & Prosperous Birthday! Below is a quick list:

29 October: Vijender Singh, Well-Known Indian Boxer
29 October: Reema Sen, Celebrated Bollywood Actor
1 November: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, World’s Beauty Icon & A Splendid Performer
2 November: Shah Rukh Khan, The King Of Bollywood
3 November: Anu Malik, Bollywood’s Famous Music Composer

Predictions are based on the Moon Sign. To know yours, click here: Moon Sign Calculator

Aries

As the new week begins, Aries natives will remain busy in settling the household chores due to the presence of Moon in the seventh house. During this while opportunities will be earned to spend some joyous moments.….Read More

Love Predictions

This week will not prove to be very favorable for love life. However, the affliction of Saturn in the fifth house can cause problems in love life. However, there will be some improvements…Read More

Taurus

As the week commences, you will make progress in your professional life. At this point of time, the luminary planet, Moon will be residing in your sixth house, due to which victory will be achieved in….Read More

Love Predictions

This week will not prove to be much propitious for matters related to love and romance. The planet Mars, which is taking residency in your fifth house will create problems in your relationship. A….Read More

Gemini

During the initial phase of this week, the transit of Moon will take place in the fifth house of Gemini natives. The beginning of the week will prove to be propitious for you as many opportunities will be made available.….Read More

Love Predictions

This week can be a bit challenging for matters related to love and romance. Conflicts can take house in your relationship. You may also face the wrath of your partner, which is why.…..Read More

Cancer

The week will begin on a good note for Cancerians as the transit of Moon takes place in your fourth house. You will spend some quality time with your family members. The health of your parents…..Read More

Love Predictions

Astrological forecasts state that this week will remain pleasant for matters related to love. Complexities which have been crippling your relationship will come to an end during this time….Read More.

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Leo

Natives belonging to the sign of Libra may be at the receiving end of mixed results during this week’s time. During the initial stage of this week, the Moon will remain posited in the third house of….Read More

Love Predictions

This week can be mixed for love affairs. This week you will want to meet your sweetheart, but it may be difficult for you to make time for it. In the beginning of the week….Read More

Virgo

At the beginning of this week, the transit of Moon will take place in your second house. At this point of time, you will be able to accumulate some wealth successfully. However, turbulence will prevail over the familial.….Read More

Love Predictions

This week will prove to be good for love affairs. You will grow closer to your sweetheart and also get a chance to spend time with them. If you love partner is your colleague, then more wonderful….Read More

Libra

At the beginning of this week, your state of mind will be happy when the presence of the Moon will be witnessed in your ascendant house. Health will remain stable and you will also be able to concentrate on your.…Read More

Love Predictions

For matters related to love and romance, this week will prove to be somewhat sensitive. Your love can be put to test by your lover. As compared to the previous times, you will not be muc….Read More

Scorpio

The week is likely to begin on an unhappy note as the Moon makes its transit in the house of expenditures. You will not pay attention towards saving your finances during this while. However, prospects of….Read More

Love Predictions

The ship of your love life will sail smoothly during the time of this week. Your charming personality will attract your partner towards you. If both of you stay close to each other, then you will….Read More

Sagittarius

During this week’s time, the son of sage Atri will move through your eleventh, twelfth, first and second house. Additionally, the significator of wealth and beauty, the planet Venus is also transiting in the twelfth house..…Read More

Love Predictions

This week you will have to make more efforts to make the love relationship sweet. Especially, you have to be patient. Because you may not get what you want from your partner. In...Read More

Capricorn

At the beginning of this week, the transit of Moon will take place in the tenth house of Capricorn natives. Since the tenth house of one’s Kundli is also known as the karma bhava or the house.….Read More

Love Predictions

Your love life will be pleasant this week. Beloved will acknowledge your feelings and will stand by you through thicks and thins. You can spend some precious time with him/her. Also during….Read More

Aquarius

You may come across a difficult time at the week's beginning. Prospects of undertaking journeys are also get created. Since the moon is placed in your ninth house, you will exhibit more diligence while.….Read More

Love Predictions

During this week’s time, carefulness pertaining to love related matters should be observed. It would be better to keep a tab on your temper. Keep in mind, your harsh words may….Read More

Pisces

The beginning of this week will prove to be propitious for your children. They will make progress in their respective fields. However, students will come across an unfavorable time as they will face difficulties…Read More

Love Predictions

The astrological forecast for this week states that the upcoming days will be somewhat positive for matters related to love and romance. Beloved may put forth a certain demand.…Read More

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Sunday, October 27, 2019

Diwali and Narak Chaturdashi Coincides On The Same Day!

Know Diwali & Narak Chaturdashi Puja Muhurat & attain the blessings of Maa Laxmi & Lord Ganesha.

Diwali is occurring on 27 October this year. This festival is celebrated throughout the country with much pomp and show. All the followers of Hinduism eagerly await this celebration and fill the dark night with the light of lamps (Diyas) and their excitement. Deepavali is another name for this festival, so is Prakash Utsav due to the bright illumination of the night.

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Mythology states that on this day, Lord Rama returned to his kingdom Ayodhya after killing Ravana and completing his exile (Vanvas) of 14 years. To commemorate this happiness, people light diyas in and around their homes, reminiscing of the natives of Ayodhaya, who did the same, centuries ago in welcome of Lord Rama, Lady Sita, and Lord Lakshman. Deepavali is the festival of victory of good over evil, a day of positivity. Devotees pay homage to the Gods and Goddesses to remove the negativity from their lives.

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Laxmi Puja Muhurat on Diwali

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat	From 18:44:04 to 20:14:27
Duration	1 hour 30 minutes
Pradosh Kaal	From 17:40:34 to 20:14:27
Vrishabha Kaal	From 18:44:04 to 20:39:54

Note: This Muhurta is valid for New Delhi, India.

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Diwali According to Hindu Panchang

Diwali falls on the day of Amavasya (New Moon), i.e., when there is no moon in the sky. In the Kartik Month, during the Pradosh Kaal of Amavasya, we celebrate Deepavali and worship Goddess Mahalakshmi. If the Amavasya Tithi continues for two days and Pradosh Kaal occurs only during the second day, Diwali is celebrated on that day. There are many other beliefs associated with the commemoration of Deepavali, but this one is most prevalent.

Things to Remember During Laxmi Puja

During Diwali, one of the major festivals of Hinduism; devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi. Additionally, we also pay homage to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Saraswati on this day. People clean their houses and places of worship because they believe that the Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi herself descends to Earth on this day and blesses her devotees. Some important things to remember during Lakshmi Puja are:

Like every festival, bathing and meditating early in the morning have high importance, on Diwali as well.
Next, you should clean your place of worship at home.
Sprinkle Gangajal or Gomutra around your house to cleanse it.
Chant the Gayatri Mantra or ‘ऊँ नम: शिवाय/ūm̐ nama: śivāya’ to purify your heart.
Draw a beautiful rangoli and place diyas on it.
After cleaning your place of worship, spread a red cloth and establish the idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
Light a diya (lamp) and offer lamp, molly/kalawa (sacred red thread), water, rice, jaggery etc. to the deities.
On this day, it is auspicious for the family members to stay together.
Distribute prasad after the puja ends and do charity according to your capabilities.

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Narak Chaturdashi in 2019

Interestingly, this year, Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) and Diwali, both are occurring on the same day. This is because the dates, Chaturdashi and Amavasya, according to Hindu Panchang, are coinciding on the same day. While Chaturdashi will continue till 12:25:25 on 27 October 2019, and then Amavasya will begin, which will end at 09:10:52 next morning. Devotees worship Lord Yamraj, the God of Death on this day (Choti Diwali/Narak Chaturdashi), and pray for freedom from the fear of death (Mrityu Bhay) and untimely/premature death.

Narak Chaturdashi Puja: Things to Remember

One should begin the day with a clean heart and body.
After taking a bath, it is auspicious to massage your body with sesame oil.
We pray to Lord Yamraj on this day, while facing the South direction.
Light a diya (lamp) on the main door of your home to please Yamraj.
Worshipping Lord Krishna, along with Lord Yamraj, fills a person with good qualities and virtues.
One should clean their house during the Nishit Kaal (midnight) of Narak Chaturdashi, and throw away unnecessary things.

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Saturday, October 26, 2019

Kali Chaudas 2019 Date, Abhyang Snan Muhurat

The festival of Kali Chaudas is celebrated on the day before Diwali i.e. on the Chaturdashi tithi in Krishna Paksha during the month of Kartik. It is commonly called as Choti Diwali in the language of common language. Narak Chaturdashi, Roop Chaudas etc. are some of its popular names. According to Hindu mythology, it is a provision to worship Lord Yamaraj on this day after performing the Abhyang Snan. By doing this, one eliminates the fear of untimely death. On this day, diyas or lamps are lit at the time of dusk.

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Kali Chaudas Puja Muhurat

Date	Kali Chaudas Nishith Puja Muhurat	Duration
26-27 October, 2019	From 23:39 to 24:31	52 Minutes

Abhyang Snan Auspicious Muhurat

Date	27 October, 2019
Time	From 05:15:59 to 06:29:17
Duration	1 Hour 13 Minutes

Note: This muhurat is for New Delhi, India. Click here to know for your city - Abhyang Snan Muhurat & Puja Rituals

Why Kali Chaudas Is Celebrated

According to the beliefs, the festival of Kali Chaudas is celebrated to commemorate Lord Vishnu's victory over a demon named Narakasura. This festival is also associated with worshipping Maa Kali. This day signifies the importance of Tantric learning and carrying out Tantric acts. Also, Maa Kali is considered the goddess of Tantric teachings. It is said that if a devotee pleases Mother Kali on this day, then s/he attains Ashta Siddhi. Worshiping Goddess Kali on the day of Kali Chaudas eliminates physical and mental troubles from the lives of the devotees.

Significance of Abhyang Snan on Kali Chaudas

Abhyang Snan or Bath holds great importance on the day of Narak Chaturdashi. It is believed that if a devotee performs the bathing ritual during the auspicious time, s/he gets rid of her/his fear of death and Hell (Narak). Before taking a bath, massage your body with sesame seed oil, then put Apamarga (Chirchira) leaves in the water and then perform the Abhyang Snan. One appeases the Yamraj by following the steps and gets rid of the sins and fear of untimely death.

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Kali Chaudas Puja Rituals

Take a bath before sunrise in the morning.
During this while, massage the body with sesame oil.
After that, circle the Apamarga i.e. Chirchira (medicinal plant) leaves around your head three times.
Before this, keep a water-filled urn or pot on the day of Ahoi Ashtami in Kartik Krishna Paksha.
On the day of Kali Chaudas, mix this water before bathing.
After bathing, pray to Lord Yamraj with folded hands while facing towards the South.
On this day, place an oil lamp or diya outside the main door of the house in regard with Lord Yamraj.
After worshipping all the deities in the evening, light oil lamps and place them on both sides of the door frame, outside the house and at the entrance of the workplace.
Worship Lord Shri Krishna on this day.
On this day during the Nishith Kaal (at the time of midnight), one should throw away useless things from home. This tradition is called Daridraya Nih Saaran.

Mythological Legend Related To Kali Chaudas (Narak Chaturdashi)

According to the legend, a demon named Narakasura had terrorized the Gods and Sages with his powers and took sixteen thousand women as his hostage. Troubled by the terror, all the Gods and Saints approached the divine Lord Krishna and asked for his help. Listening to their plight, the Lord assured everyone regarding the elimination of the demon.

According to a curse, Narkasur would die at the hands of a woman. Therefore, Shri Krishna, with the help of his wife Satyabhama; killed Narakasura on Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha in Kartik month and freed sixteen thousand women from his captivity. Later on, these women were hailed as the “Patraniyan” of the Lord. After Narkasur was killed, natives celebrated the occasion by lighting diyas in their homes on the Amavasya during the month of Kartik.

Friday, October 25, 2019

Dhanteras Special: Appease Lord Kuber With These Rituals

Know Dhanteras puja muhurat and read about things to be kept in mind when buying anything on this auspicious day.

The celebrations of Dhanteras takes place today, i.e. on 25 October this year. The festival of Diwali begins with this day, and is dedicated to the God of Wealth, Lord Kuber, God of Health, Lord Dhanvantri, and Goddess Lakshmi. Natives worship the Gods and Goddesses to please them and gain their blessings of a prosperous future. The markets are stock full on this day, as devotees buy gold and silver jewellery, utensils, and so on. With modern times, people have also started buying essential household items on Dhantrayodashi.

The celebrations of Dhanteras will fall on 25 October 2019 this year. The festival of Diwali begins with this day, dedicated to the God of Wealth, Lord Kuber, God of Health, Lord Dhanvantri, and Goddess Lakshmi. Natives worship the Gods and Goddesses to please them and gain their blessings of a prosperous future. The markets are stock full on this day, as devotees buy gold and silver jewellery, utensils, and so on. With modern times, people have also started buying essential household items on Dhantrayodashi.

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Dhanteras Puja Muhurat 2019

Dhanteras Muhurat	From 19:10:19 to 20:15:35
Duration	1 hour 35 minutes
Pradosh Kaal	From 17:42:20 to 20:15:35
Vrishabha Kaal	From 18:51:57 to 20:47:47

Note: This Dhanteras Muhurat is applicable for New Delhi. Click here to know the muhurat for your city.

Dhanteras Rules & Regulations As Per Scriptures

As per the Hindu Panchang, celebrations of Dhanteras fall in the Kartik Month. Specifically, the commemoration falls on the Uday Vyapini Trayodashi of the Krishna Paksha of this month. Thus, if the thirteenth day (trayodashi tithi) falls during the sunrise, then that day is Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi. On this day, people also do Deep Daan to Lord Yamaraj, God of Death.

Things To Keep In Mind When Purchasing Items On Dhanteras

Buying utensils are extremely auspicious on this day. Silver is very dear to Lord Kuber; thus, one should buy silver utensils.
You can also purchase brass utensils apart from the silver ones.
One should buy Mahalaxmi yantra, conchs, and coriander to please Goddess Lakshmi.
Purchasing of essential household items is also auspicious for Dhantrayodashi.
One should not purchase a vehicle on Dhanteras, as it is not auspicious.
Avoid buying items made of glass too.
Abstain from purchasing black coloured things as well.

Dhanteras 2019: Things to Remember

Devotees of Hinduism pray to Lord Kuber, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Dhanvantri on Dhanteras and wish for peace, prosperity, and health in life. However, one should never sit for worship out of greed on this day. Instead, your thoughts should be of helping the needy with the money you have, and working towards the betterment of society. In fact, people believe that Goddess Lakshmi (often an allegory for wealth) will enter your home only if your heart is pure and you hold no malice for anyone. If you harbour any ill-will in your mind and have such impious thoughts, then you will not be able to attain Lakshmi - both wealth and the blessings of the Goddess).

Dhanteras Puja Rituals

Wake up early on Dhanteras, and after being done with your morning rituals, wear clean clothes. You should also clean your house.
Worship the God of Health, Lord Dhanvantri with shodashopachara. Also, pay homage to the Gods and Goddess of wealth – Lakshmi and Kuber with utmost devotion.
Every member of the family should participate in this puja. Distribute the prasad after completion.
You should light a diya (lamp) on the main door of your home, in the evening.
Also, worship Goddess Lakshmi with complete rituals in the evening of Dhantrayodashi.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Mercury Transit in Scorpio, Know Its Effects

Mercury transit will change the lives of these 4 zodiac signs! Read about the transit of Mercury taking place in Scorpio on 23rd October 2019 and its astrological significance.

Planet Mercury is considered the smallest in size among all Navgrahas in the Universe but faster among all. Therefore, the transitory period of Mercury is also the shortest. It remains posited for about 14 days in a zodiac sign. Mercury owns the title of the Prince among the Navagrahas. It is a benefactor of intelligence, logical ability, mathematics, speech and green color. Out of all the 12 zodiac signs, it governs Gemini and Virgo. Mercury remains exalted in Virgo and debilitated in Pisces. At the same time, Ashlesha, Revati and Jyestha Nakshatra comes under its governance.

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Mercury is a neutral planet, and bears the fruits as per its placement with other planets. As a result, it offers positive results with benefic planets and disputed outcomes with inimical planets. If Mercury is placed strongly in a native’s kundli, s/he becomes a good orator, mathematician, smart, clever and intelligent. On the other hand, when the Mercury is weak, the native lacks in communication and mathematics

Therefore, to strengthen the planet, natives must pacify it by worshipping or chanting the Budh Mantra. Wearing Emerald or Panna in your right hand’s little finger helps to strengthen the state of Mercury. Dus Mukhi Rudraksha or Ten-Faced Rudraksha and Vidhara root can also help to pacify the planet and acquire good results.

Period Of Mercury Transit In Scorpio

Mercury enters Scorpio on 23 October 2019, Wednesday around 22:47 and will become retrograde on 31 October 2019, Thursday around 20:33. It will remain in this state until 7 November, 2019 around 16:04 in the same sign. Let’s read the impact of this event on all zodiac signs: