Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Janmashtami celebrations

This year Krishna Janmashtami is on the 28th of August 2013. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Lord Krishna, who is the 8th and the most powerful incarnations of Lord Vishnu. This festival is celebrated all over India with much zest and fervour.

To know more about Janmashtami, click here - Krishna Janmashtami

Lord Krishna

Well... In this article the main topics that we are going to cover regarding the celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami are :

  • First and foremost, Dahi Handi
  • Raas leela - dance routine depicting the Love story of Krishna and Radha
  • Celebrations in Krishna's birth place - Mathura and Vrindavan
  • The fast observed on this day and lastly
  • Special dishes and delicacies prepared on this day

Dahi Handi Celebrations


Dahi Handi

Dahi Handi is a game performed during the Janmashtami celebrations. In this, a earthen pot filled with butter, milk, dry fruits and honey is suspended from a rope about 30 ft to 40 ft off the ground. Sometimes the rope with which the pot is suspended is tied with rupee notes, which will later be distributed as prize money. Now, groups of young people gather around and form a huge pyramid by standing on the shoulders of one another until the last person is able to reach the pot and break it to claim the prize money. This Celebration attracts many tourists and this is a grand event in North Indian states, especially in places like Mumbai, Delhi and Mathura (birthplace of Lord Krishna) to name a few.

Raas Leela Celebrations


Raas Leela performance

Raas leela is a divine dance which was performed by Krishna and the gopis, of whom Radha is the closest to him. On the night of Raas leela Krishna invited the gopis to the banks of river Yamuna and danced with them all night long.

Nowadays, Raas leela is performed as a dance drama on the night of Krishna Janmashtami. This is a very grand event, especially in Mathura and Vrindavan, the birthplace of Lord Krishna.

Raas leela dances will have different themes to it, they are :

Janam Leela : This depicts the story of Krishna’s birth till his youth and his love for Radha. This is the most popular one of the lot. 
Putana Leela : This depicts Krishna’s killing of demon Putana.
Naga Leela : This depicts Krishna’s Killing of Kalinga, which had poisoned river Yamuna.

Celebrations In Mathura & Vrindavan


Celebrations at Mathura

Celebrations at Mathura, Vrindavan is a very grand event. Vrindavan is the birthplace of Lord Krishna. This city which houses more than 1000 temples get all alive during the festive season with rituals and special pujas happening at all the temples. The entire place is immersed with Krishna’s idols and bhajans playing at every street corner It is indeed a sight one would be pleased to witness. Special performances of Raas Leela are staged by professional dancers, which is a huge crowd puller. Each year thousands of tourists visit this holy place to witness this spectacular event. Vrindavan celebrates this festival for 8-10 days. But the actual event takes place at midnight (the time of Krishna’s birth) on the day of Janmashtami.

If you also want to listen to the melodies of Krishna Bhajans, then, click here - Krishna Bhajans

Fasting On Krishna Janmashtami


Fasting for Krishna Bhagavan

Fasting is one important ritual many follow on this day. Devotees keep a 24 hours fast and only break it at midnight, the time of Lord Krishna birth. It is believed that fasting is one medium which will get you closest to Krishna and win you his blessings. There are different types of fasting,

Phalahar Fast and Nirjal Fast. In Phalahar fast, the person can have fruits and milk during the day but refrain from having grains, rice, salt etc. Nirjal fast on the other hand is a very strict fast, in which the person does not even drink water let alone have fruits. Only after offering prayers and bhog to Krishna at midnight, the person observing fast eats any food.

Click here for posters of Lord Krishna to adorn the walls of your home - Krishna Posters

Special Dishes Prepared On Janmashtami


Sweets for Janmashtami

Krishna had a strong fetish for milk sweets and butter. He is called as Makhan Chor or Ladoo Gopal for this very reason. So, special dishes made out of milk or Khoya (coagulated milk)are prepared on this day and offered to Lord Krishna. People observing fast will break the fast at midnight after offering prayers to Krishna and by eating the milk sweet. Some of the popular sweets prepared on this day are Kheer (sweetened milk rice), jamoon, ladoo, jalebi to name a few.

To know more about Lord Krishna and his many kathas, Click here - Lord Krishna 


Indian Badminton League: Astro-Numerology Prediction (28.8.2013)


Like IPL, We are now witnessing IBL – India Badminton League. It is indeed good for the players and all are wishing that it gathers TRP to continue, online and offline. It is a good initiative and such things should also start for hockey and football. Hockey is our national game and is cornered due to the popularity of cricket. There were in fact, no sincere efforts ever made to make hockey popular. There will be several matches in this tournament and I am again trying to offer the results of the matches of this newborn IBL.

Every match will be a best of three games, with the third game a race to 11 points. In the first two games, the two-point gap rule has been dropped, so the first player to reach 21 points wins. There’ll be a minute’s break after the seventh and 14th points in the first two games and after the sixth point in third and final game.

Match

Hyderabad Hotshots Vs Pune Pistons
Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad,
28th August, 20:00


Ascendant lord: Jupiter: 21
Moon star lord: Moon: 4
Moon rashi lord: Venus: 9
Day lord: Mercury: 9

Winner : The result is 1 so team 1 Hyderabad Hotshots will win the match.

Lord Krishna: Janmashtami 2013

 Little Krishna
This year Krishna Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna is on the 28th of August 2013. This is a festival celebrated far and wide by everyone. One can say that he is one of the most loved, adored and earnestly worshipped God among Hindus. Lord Krishna's influence has reached beyond India, many westerners are also showing interest in knowing and following the Krishna path.

Lord Krishna's life can be summarized mainly into 3 parts; his birth and childhood days, his youth and his role in Mahabharata.

For a thorough summary of Lord Krishna's birth, click here - Krishna Janmashtami

Bal Gopal (Little Krishna): The Makhan Chor


Lord Krishna is the 8th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who is the most powerful and also most popular avatar of Lord Vishnu. Krishna was the son of Vasudeva and Devaki, who was born as a reliever of the evil that had engulfed Mother earth. Soon after his birth, Lord Krishna was taken to a small village called Gokul where he was brought up as the son of Yashoda.

Later on, Lord Krishna slew all the demons who posed a threat to the people of earth. Some of the famous stories include, Killing of King Kamsa, his uncle and the ruler of Mathura; Killing of demon Putna , when he was only a baby, by sucking on her breast; Killing of Kali Nag who had poisoned River Yamuna and thus making it poison free.

Now, lets see the fun part of his childhood days. Lord Krishna was famous for being a mischievous child.

His love for butter and Indian sweets, especially Ladoos is known by everyone. Legend has it that, there has not been a day in Gokul when Krishna hasn't tried to steal butter and ladoos with the help of his trusted and equally mischievous brother Balaram and friends, much to Yashodha's worry to answer to the cries of all the neighbors' whose pots have been emptied of butter. His childhood days were spent as a cowherd, playing his mesmerising music with his flute and playing pranks on the Gopis and the people of Gokul.

For beautiful posters of this little God, click here - Krishna Posters and Wallpapers

Moving Onto The Youth & Handsome Krishna


Krishna who was famous for his charisma, valour and strength was loved and admired by one and all. He married Rukmini, the princess of Vidarbha and daughter of Bheemshaka. But a more popular and sought after story would be the story of Radha and Krishna. Even though Krishna ended up having wives, the love of Radha and the Gopika's for Krishna is regarded as the most purest.

There are many stories to back this above sentence. Once Narada asked Krishna why he considered Radha's love more pure than his wife Rukmani's. To this Krishna answered , the love of Rukmini is as a wife, who loves and worships her husband, who expects the same love and which can be paid back by loving her. But Radha's love is selfless, that she does not expect anything back from Krishna but to have the chance to Love him for eternity. The love between Radha and Krishna is considered the most purest and many worship them and seek their blessings.

Krishna's Role In Mahabharat

Krishna and Mahabharata

This stage in history can be considered the most important of all. The entire encounter is made into a book called Mahabharata, which is the most read, sought after book in the history. Krishna moved to Hastinapur to live with the Pandavas and Kauravas. When the Pandavas and Kauravas fought for the Kingdom, Krishna was sent as a mediator and failed in bringing peace between the two parties. Eventually a war broke out between the two which lasted for 18 days. Krishna played his part as the Chariot rider to Arjuna. It is then, that Lord Krishna advocates Arjuna about the Nishkam Karma Yoga (selfless action) which is the sacred path to achieve the truth. This part alone, where Krishna advises Arjuna makes the heart of the holy book Bhagavad Gita. The battle of Kurukshetra between Pandavas and Kauravas was fought in about 3000 BC.

Well... that is a brief summarization of Lord Krishna's life. Now, if this has gained your interest and if you would want to continue your prayers for Lord Krishna, then click here for - Krishna Bhajan

To know the Puja Muhurat for Krishna Janmashtami, click here - Janmashtami Puja Muhurat


Sensex - Nifty Predictions (28.8.2013)

Stock market predictions for 28.8.2013.

Planets position on 28th August 2013 at 09:15am at Mumbai


Planetary Aspects

Sun squares Moon and trines Ketu, Mars sextiles Moon, Mercury conjoins Sun, Rahu conjoins Saturn/trines Jupiter & sextiles Sun and Mercury.

Panchang

Day : Wednesday
Tithi: Krishna-Ashtami
Nakshatra: Krittika
Yoga: Vyaghata
Karana: Balava
Rahukala: 12:00 To 13:30Hrs

The market is likely to close in green after a tug of war between the bulls and the bears. Chemicals and electrical sectors will contribute in the upmove.

For next few weeks, long term view for Crude oil & Gold looks bullish.

Persons having Aries (Mesha) and Sagittarius (Dhanu) Moon sign/ Lagna will be financially affected today. They should refrain from money matters today.

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

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

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Janmashtami Puja Muhurat

Janmashtami Puja Muhurat
This year “Krishna Janmashtami” is celebrated on the 28th August 2013. The Puja Muhurat for Janmashtami is given below.

  • Nishita Puja timing is between - 24:05 to 24:51
  • The midnight moment is - 24:28
  • The full duration of the puja is - 45 mins
  • Following day, Parana timing - after 15:29
  • Rohini Nakshatra end time - 15:29

Krishna Bhagavan

Well… If there is one god, who is universally loved, adored and at the same time worshipped with utmost respect, then it is none other than Lord Krishna.

Lord Krishna is the 8th incarnation of Lord Vishnu and also considered to be the most powerful one. It has been universally accepted that the period between 3200 BC and 3100 BC is the time Lord krishna lived on earth. 

The story of the birth of Krishna Bhagavan goes like this…

Lord krishna was born to Vasudeva and Devaki, to put an end to all the evil that has descended upon Mother Earth. Lord Vishnu himself took form in Devaki’s womb and was born as Krishna.

The birthday of Lord Krishna is called as Krishna Janmashtami, and is celebrated with much love by one and all. Krishna’s birth was a threat to King Kamsa’s life, who was the brother of Devaki and the cruel ruler of Mathura. On the day of Vasudeva and Devaki’s wedding, King Kamsa had a dream that, the 8th son of Devaki would be the one responsible for his end on Earth. Then, Kamsa threatened to kill Devaki, but spared her only because of the promise made by Vasudeva, that every child they have would be handed over to him.

So, all the babies that were born to Devaki had been slaughtered by Kamsa and he was awaiting the birth of the 8th baby. On the night before Krishna’s birth, Lord Vishnu appeared in Vasudeva’s dreams and instructed him to take little krishna to Gokula and leave him to be raised as the son of Yashodha. Lord Krishna was born and king Kamsa’s fate was decided, Lord krishna eventually killed King Kamsa and rescued his parents and brought peace to Mathura.

This is just a brief narration about Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna’s legend are many to tell; his many adventures in killing various demons as young Bal Kanhaiya, his tales of love with Gopika’s and Radha, his role in Mahabharatha and many more.

To know more about Lord Krishna and the legend associated with his birth, click here Krishna Janmashtami 



Indian Badminton League: Astro-Numerology Prediction (27.8.2013)

By Acharya Raman

Like IPL, We are now witnessing IBL – India Badminton League. It is indeed good for the players and all are wishing that it gathers TRP to continue, online and offline. It is a good initiative and such things should also start for hockey and football. Hockey is our national game and is cornered due to the popularity of cricket. There were in fact, no sincere efforts ever made to make hockey popular. There will be several matches in this tournament and I am again trying to offer the results of the matches of this newborn IBL.

Every match will be a best of three games, with the third game a race to 11 points. In the first two games, the two-point gap rule has been dropped, so the first player to reach 21 points wins. There’ll be a minute’s break after the seventh and 14th points in the first two games and after the sixth point in third and final game.

Match

Hyderabad Hotshots Vs Banga Beats
Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad,
27th August, 20:00


Ascendant Lord: Jupiter: 21
Moon star lord: Sun: 5
Moon Rashi Lord: Venus: 9
Day Lord: Mars: 9

Winner : The result is 1 so team 1 Hyderabad Hotshots will win the match.

Masik Karthigai: Light Up The Divine Flame

Masik Karthigai is the monthly celebration of the festival “Karthigai Deepam”. For the month of August, the day of celebration is 27th.

Now, for a quick viewing, let’s take a look at the most significant things related to Karthigai Deepam.

To know more about Karthigai Deepam and its celebrations, please click here - About Karthigai Deepam


  1. This year “Karthigai Deepam” the festival of lights will be celebrated on the 15th of December 2013. However, Karthigai day is celebrated every month, this festival is dedicated to the supreme Lord Shiva.
  2. Karthigai Deepam is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Karthigai, when the Karthigai nakshatra prevails during Ratrimana (the time between sunset and sunrise).
  3. This festival is mainly celebrated by the Tamil community, and is considered to be one of the oldest festivals.
  4. One of the many attractions of this festival is the grand celebration held in Thiruvannamalai temple, Tamil Nadu, known as Karthikai Brahmotsavam.
  5. It is a 10 days festival, celebrated with much pomp and gaiety. Thousands and thousands of devotees comes to witness this spectacular event every year.
  6. Another attraction of this festival are the lamps.
  7. Agal vilakku (clay lamps) symbolises Karthigai Deepam, all the houses in Tamil Nadu will be decorated with these lamps throughout the month of Karthigai in 2013, this is one sight you would not want to miss.
  8. Many legends are associated with this festival, two of the most famous of them are:
    (a)Fight for supremacy among the great trinity “Brahma-Vishnu-Maheshwara”
    (b)Birth of Lord Muruga also known as Karthikeyan, Subramanya, Shanmuga and many more.
  9. It is believed that in the month of Karthigai, river Ganges joins all the other rivers. Hence, bathing in river water, pond or lakes is believed to be equal to bathing in the holy waters of Ganga.

Karthigai Deepam In Thiruvannamalai


The Annamalaiyar temple is one of the most grandest and famous temples in South India and one of its main attractions is the Karthigai Deepam celebrations.


This is a grand 10 days celebration. It is started off with the flag hoisting known as Dwajarohanam, which indicates the commencement of the festival.

Each day of the 10 days festival, special pujas and rituals will be performed in the temple, which attracts thousand of devotees each year.
Then on the day of Karthigai Deepam, Bharani Deepam is lit inside the temple premises at 4am in the morning. Later in the evening the Maha Deepam is lit on the top of the Annamalai mountain from the flames taken from the Bharani Deepam. To witness this spectacular event is a blessing many would not want to miss.

On every pournami day, thousands of devotees throng to this holy city to circumambulate the Annamalai mountain which is stretch of 14 kms to get the blessings of Lord Shiva.

Click here to know more about the legends associated with this beautiful festival - Significance Of Karthigai Deepam