Sunday, October 30, 2016

Diwali Lakshmi Puja Muhurat & Puja Vidhi

AstroSage wishes you a very happy and prosperous Deepawali. The festival of luminescence and splendour brings in family and friends together, spreading smiles and happiness all around. Our learned astrologers have compiled a list of pujan vidhi and puja muhurat to make the 2016 Deepawali the best for you.




Diwali is celebrated on the New Moon’s day in the Kartik month of Hindu Calendar. The festival celebrates the spirit of oneness and harmony. In 2016, as per the Gregorian calendar, this festival will be commemorated on the October 30th. Performed to please Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha, the diwali pujan incorporates rituals, customs and traditions efficiently and brings the whole family together to pay homage to the deity of wealth and prosperity. 

Bless your household with fortune and wealth by commemorating the supreme being.

As per Panchanga, the Amavasya Tithi (Hindu date for New Moon’s day) will prevail till 11:07pm on this day. 

Pradosh Kaal will go on from 17:37pm to 20:12pm. The best Lakshmi Puja Muhurat duration is from 18:29pm to 20:12pm.

Diwali Choghadiya Muhurat


Morning Muhurta (Chal, Laabh, Amrut):07:55:11 to 12:04:39
Afternoon Muhurta (Shubh):13:27:48 to 14:50:57
Evening Muhurta (Shubh, Amrut, Chal):17:37:16 to 22:28:04

Note: The above mentioned timings are for New Delhi, To know about the Pujan Muhurat in your city, Diwali Puja Muhura & Timings


Businessmen may worship their ledgers according to the Choghadiya timings mentioned above. 

An amalgamation of ‘Deep’, and ‘Aavli’, literally meaning a line of deep (lights), the festival unites the substance of togetherness and festivity with a sheen of traditions and culture. The house comes alive during the festival of Diwali. Lights, firecrackers, diyas, sweets and lots of laughter and smiles all spread in the household. The magnificence and festivities of Diwali starts with the celebration of Dhanteras, continued by Narak Chaturdashi, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and ends with Bhai dooj on the fifth day. 

Know more about the festival of luminescence: Diwali 2016

Learned astrologers at AstroSage have come up with the following Diwali Pujan Vidhi, to get you the maximum blessings from the divinity. 

 How To Perform Lakshmi Puja

  1. At the place of Puja, spread a clean cloth and put rice on it creating a bed.
  2. Place a Kalash (stoup) (filled with water, flower, betel nut and clean coin) on the bed of rice.
  3. Around the mouth of the Kalash, arrange some mango leaves.
  4. Place a Thali (plate) on this Kalash.
  5. Using turmeric powder, draw a lotus on the thali and place the idol of Goddess Lakshmi on it.
  6. Keep few coins on the plate.
  7. Place the idol of Lord Ganesha on the right side of the Kalash. Idols of other Gods can also be kept along.
  8. Close your eyes and chant ‘OM’ in your mind.
  9. Sprinkle some water on all the puja items.
  10. Apply Haldi (turmeric) and Kumkum (vermilion) on the Kalash and put a flower on it.
  11. Light an earthen lamp filled with Ghee.
  12. Take a flower or flower petals and rice in your hands, close your eyes and meditate on Goddess Lakshmi. 
  13. Sprinkle the flowers or flower petals and rice on the idol of Goddess Lakshmi.
  14. Now put the idol of Goddess Lakshmi on a Thali. Clean it with water, Ghee, milk, curd, honey and sugar. At last, clean the idol again with water.
  15. Now, place it back on the Kalash.
  16. Offer garlands, sandalwood paste, vermilion and light incense sticks.
  17. Offer coconut, betel nuts, betel leaves, fruits and sweets.
  18. Now offer Batasha sweets and puffed rice.
  19. In the end, perform Aarti for Goddess Lakshmi.
If you want to read Diwali Pujan Vidhi in detail, click here - Method Of Diwali Puja & Rituals

AstroSage wishes all its readers a very Happy Diwali.

May Goddess Laxmi glorify your lives with health, wealth, and abundance.

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Narak Chaturdashi Today - Know Important Muhurat

Narak Chaturdashi or Narak Chaudas will be celebrated on the 29th of October, 2016. This day lauds the human spirit of being good and doing good, and let honor and virtue win over the vices prevalent in the society. This day is celebrated in remembrance of Lord Krishna and his second wife, Satyabhama, for killing the demon Narakasura. This also happens to be the day when people indulge in Abhyang Snan. 




NARAK CHATURDASHI 2016


Celebrated a day after Dhanteras and a day before diwali, Narak Chaturdashi is a festival to cherish the good inside all. According to the hindu legends, Lord krishna along with his wife Satyabhama (the avatar of Bhudevi, the earth goddess and consort of Lord Vishnu) killed Narkasur, the demon and relieved humans from his anguish. The festival is celebrated a day before Amavasya i.e. before Diwali, hence it’s also known as Choti Diwali or Diwali Minor. 

Narak Chaudas is celebrated to absolve our vices and flaws, and move towards a happier wellbeing. 

Abhyang Snan Muhurat for Narak Chaturthi for New Delhi - 05:06:00 to 06:31:20

Note: The above mentioned timings are for New Delhi, To know about the Abhyang Snan Muhurat in your city, Narak Chaturdashi Puja Muhurat


Abhyang Snan


A Snan (bath) is considered quite auspicious on this day. Before paying homage to the deities, apply an ubtan (made up of til oil, herbs, flowers and other natural ingredients) and then take a bath. Its advised to add holy water to your bathing water. The ‘snan’ is believed to abstain humans from damnation. Abhyang Snan is performed during moonrise, but before sunrise in the Chaturdashi Tithi itself. Abhyang Snan is suggested on Chaturdashi, Amavasya and Pratipada days during Diwali. Offer food and sweets to the needy people on Narak Chaturdashi 

Know everything about this festival in detail here: Narak Chaturdashi

May Goddess Laxmi bless your life with valor and affluency this Chhoti Diwali.

To make this diwali a memorable one, download Diwali Greetings & Diwali SMS

AstroSage wishes you a sparkling and jubilant Narak Chaturthi and Chhoti Diwali 2016.

Friday, October 28, 2016

Dhanteras Today - Muhurat & Puja Vidhi

Dhanteras, the festival of wealth and prosperity commemorates Lord Kuber and Goddess Laxmi. On Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi, purchasing metals, utensils and jewellery is considered auspicious. Read along to know more.



Dhanteras Pujan Muhurat


Pradosh Muhurat17:38:52 - 20:13:22
Dhanteras Pujan Muhurat17:38:52 - 18:22:34

Note: The above mentioned timings are for New Delhi, To know about the Pujan Muhurat in your city, follow this link: Dhanteras Pujan Muhurat


Kuber Mantra


॥ Om yakshaya kuberaya vaishravanaya dhandhaanyadhipateya
Dhandhanyasamriddhi mei dehi daapya swaha॥

ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धनधान्याधिपतये। 
धनधान्यसमृद्धिं मे देहि दापय स्वाहा॥

Kuber Mantra For Wealth


॥ Om shreem hreem kleem shreem kleem vitteyshwaraya namah ॥

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं श्रीं क्लीं वित्तेश्वराय नमः॥

Kuber Ashta-Lakshmi Mantra


॥ Om hreem shreem kreem shreem kuberaya ashta-lakshmi mam grhe dhanam puray puray namah ॥

ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं क्रीं श्रीं कुबेराय अष्ट-लक्ष्मी मम गृहे धनं पुरय पुरय नमः॥

The festival ‘Dhanteras’ gets its name from two words; ‘Dhan’ meaning wealth and ‘Teras’ meaning the thirteenth day. The festival is celebrated two days before Diwali and people commemorate Lord Kuber and Goddess Laxmi on this auspicious day. The day honors the lord and goddess of wealth and prosperity. On this festival people buy new utensils, jewelries, gems and clothes to lure in wealth and prosperity in their life. 

Read about this festival in detail from here: Dhanteras 2016

The story behind the festival states that Lord Kuber gave a loan to Lord Venkateshwara so that he could marry Padmavati. In memory of this, people all over country visit Lord Venkateshwara's temple to donate utensils and jewelry bought this day, so that he could repay his debt to Kuber. 

The jewelry and utensils bought on Dhanteras are also used to worship Goddess Laxmi on the day of Diwali. Paying homage to the deities on Dhanteras brings prosperity and wealth in one’s life. 

With this AstroSage wishes you a very Happy Dhanteras 2016

May Goddess Laxmi and Lord Kuber bless your life with health, wealth and riches.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

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Monday, October 24, 2016

Weekly Horoscope 2016 (Oct 24 - Oct 30)

Do you want to take a sneak peek into the upcoming time? Do you want to make accurate plannings for the coming seven days? Then, read the general and love weekly horoscope prepared by our expert astrologers.


Note: Weekly horoscope is based on your Moon sign. Know your moon sign by clicking here: Moon sign calculator



Aries


Arians, this week get ready to live life to the fullest. The reason behind your happiness is your deserving nature. However, there are chances, where you may not be able to grab some opportunities. You are likely to behave carelessly this week. So, be alert. You are suggested to keep a friendly behaviour with peers. Some wonderful memories will be spent with family members. The key message for you is to fulfill the needs of elders in the family. 

Love Prediction

The week will be average for you. Doubting your partner’s feelings might sour your relationship with them. The beginning of the week will be stunning; confessing your heart’s desires will be a piece of cake for you in this duration. Mid of the week requires you to be extra careful about love relations. Avoid public display of affection. End of the week might get things sorted and your love life will be back on track.

Fortune Star: 3/5

Remedy: Respect your elders. 

Click here to know more about your sign: Aries zodiac sign


Taurus


Taureans, week is very normal, nothing major happening is foreseen. Love and professional life seems to be balanced. It is suggested to maintain your financial life according to to your expenses. Siblings are the heart of the house. Therefore, be careful and avoid getting into any brawls with them. This week, the artistic fields like Yoga, Literature or Music might attract your interests. Lastly, avoid consumption of alcohol and non-veg. 

Love Prediction 

Take proper precautions in your relationship; maintain decency. Married couples will have a blissful week. The start of the week will lure you and your partner to spend more time together; entertainment options will interest you. Mid of the week seems dull; don’t plan any outing with your partner. But things will start looking in shape by the end of the week, so expect a surprise from your beloved.

Fortune Star: 3.5/5

Remedy: Pay homage to the almighty.

Click here to know more about your sign: Taurus zodiac sign

Gemini


Geminis, weekends are foreseen the best time for you. Whereas, in the mid of the week, you might have to bear workload. It might disturb your inner peace. A sudden need of money might occur. Therefore, be on the safer side and save money. The key message for you is to worship God on daily basis. This will result in gaining prosperity in every sense of life. 

Love Prediction 

The week looks in your favour, Gemini’s. Despite of all the fun you’re having, always keep it in the back of your mind that someone might be keeping an eye on you. Your neighbours might try to tarnish your image. Increase your efforts to manifold the love in your relationship. The end of the week advises you to be a wee bit cautious.

Fortune Star: 3/5

Remedy: Handle financial matters carefully.

Click here to know more about your sign: Gemini zodiac sign

Cancer


Cancerians, this week will have a better start. The aura around you this week will be much relaxing and is full of positive energies. Office goers will observe progress in their working skills whereas business will try to make their efforts sharp. In social life, your friends might go out with you and a wonderful time will be spent with them. While, a supportive nature is expected from family members. And your soulmate will make your dreams come true. 

Love Prediction 

The week will be blissful. Love matters will be in your favor. If you’re in a long distance relationship, expect your partner to surprise you this week. Entertainment and fun related activities will interest you in this duration. You might be overly sensitive this week; your emotions will be paid heed and you’ll enjoy the passion in your relation. The weekend looks brilliant for you.

Fortune Star: 4/5

Remedy: Keep yourself mentally relaxed.

Click here to know more about your sign: Cancer zodiac sign

Leo


Lions, an amalgamation of results will be obtained. Your financial life looks powerful. Thus, keep your tensions away. At work front, hard-work is needed the most. In order to receive success start climbing up the stairs. Love is in the air for you Leo’s, so make the best use of this time. The suggestion for you is to have control on your speech. Otherwise, tiffs may arise with a family member.

Love Prediction 

The week looks great for your love life. Try not to intermingle your love life and financial matters. Although chances of meeting your lover are low, but perseverance might get you two to meet. Going on a dinner date is highly probable for some. The weekend will evoke new passion and romance in your life. 

Fortune Star: 3.5/5

Remedy: Keep your temper in control.

Click here to know more about your sign: Leo zodiac sign

Virgo


Virgonians, the beginning of the week will be very pleasant. This week all the pending tasks and your stucked money will come back to you. You might turn your paths towards the spirituality, which may raise the possibility to achieve certain goals. Someone might put a proposal of a serious relationship. At office, you are likely to achieve a performance appraisal. Also, your work will be acknowledged by your seniors.

Love Prediction 

Love relations will experience a favourable time this week. Although you might not be able to fulfill your partner’s needs. But you chances are that this won’t affect your relationship much. The time is auspicious for all those who’ve been thinking of confessing their love to someone. The mid of the week might seem dull to you, but the weekend looks promising. 

Fortune Star: 4/5

Remedy: Give your best efforts at workfront.

Click here to know more about your sign: Virgo zodiac sign

Libra


Librans, week has arrived with a normal start. Your success is directly proportional to your efforts. Some unforeseen journeys are quite possible this week. So, be prepared as this journey might be profitable. Your relation with siblings will become better. Your expenses are likely to increase mostly in doing online shopping. Be careful and watch the product before purchasing. It is advisable to stay alert from your enemies. 

Love Prediction 

The week will help you rejuvenate your relationship. Spend luxuriously on your partner to strengthen your bond with them. The beginning of the week will help you maintain harmonious relation between your work and love life. A colleague might interest you in this duration. The mid of the week might be a little dull for you, but expect the weekend to have an ecstatic ending. 

Fortune Star: 3.5/5

Remedy: Try to avoid online shopping.

Click here to know more about your sign: Libra zodiac sign

Scorpio


Scorpions, this week, be ready to get a surprise from spouse. This time suggests you be safe from enemies. Avoid hasty decisions while having any legal paperwork done. Scorpions, who belongs to the fields like media & journalism success is ahead. Also, this week have faith in others, but still do not trust anyone blindly. 

Love Prediction 

The week looks favorable for the lovers. You’ll be blissfully in love with your partner, which would increase the passion in your life. You might plan an outing with your beloved to some place calm. If you’re in love with your colleague, be cautious as chances are that someone is keeping a watchful eye on you. Weekend will be average.

Fortune Star: 3/5

Remedy: Stay alert from your enemies.

Click here to know more about your sign: Scorpio zodiac sign

Sagittarius


Sagittarians, who are already tied in the knot, this week is best for them. Their married life will be successful. Whereas, some complications might occur in your career. Therefore, be prepared and be calm to tackle them bravely. In the middle of the week, a high expense is possible on the purchase of electrical items. Also, you might secure a profitable deal. So, overall a good week is foreseen. 

Love Prediction 

This week seems average for the lovers. Take time out for your partner and make sure that you understand and respect their feelings. Don’t let your temper hamper your love relation. Lend a caring ear towards your beloved; keep in mind their feelings and be considerate towards them. The mid of the week might be a little dull but by the weekend things will take a turn for the better. 

Fortune Star: 3/5

Remedy: Treatment: Keep your thoughts positive.

Click here to know more about your sign: Sagittarius zodiac sign



Capricorn


Capricorns, this week you will enjoy a joyful mood. This nature will not only helps you to boost up your attitude but also bring peace and a stableness in your life. The Capricorns who are busy in their studies, you need to increase your efforts a lot to gain a high results. So, start preparing. This week, you might get some trouble due your vehicle. Hence, be ready to put money on the maintenance. 

Love Prediction 

Although this week will be bitter sweet in your relations but taking proper measures might invoke the romance in your relation. It’s advised that you keep your emotions and feelings in check; don’t go overboard with your emotions. The beginning of the week will be amazing for some. The weekend might get dull but your love and passion will rejuvenate your relationship.

Fortune Star: 3/5

Remedy: Work hard in your studies.

Click here to know more about your sign: Capricorn zodiac sign

Aquarius


Aquarians, this week be careful on road. It is advisable, if you do not go alone and tackle someone along with you while going out. You might get a good news at office may be an increment in your income or reputation. You might get aggressive many a times, which can ruin your relation. Therefore, have control on your anger. Respect your elders and fulfil their wishes. You may also develop interest in taking cooking classes. 

Love Prediction

Although the week will be blissful for you, but your passion and love might get a bit less in this duration. If you’re in love with your colleague, it’s advised that you keep it in wraps. People close to you might try to tarnish your image. It’s important that you stay alert about your relationship. The weekend seems dull for you, so think about ways to make your relationship more happening. 

Fortune Star: 3/5

Remedy: Be careful while driving.

Click here to know more about your sign: Aquarius zodiac sign



Pisces


Pisceans, a great bonding is foreseen with seniors this week, This bonding will definitely help you in achieving success. Be careful and choose your words before you speak. Your family life will be in a bliss and will remain smooth. You are recommended to delay your legal issues. There are chances that you are likely to gain profits from your ancestral property. Also, there are chances that you might plan a pilgrimage with family members. 

Love Prediction 

Love life this week for you seems brilliant. Avoid doubting your partner’s feeling for you, this might create tiffs and arguments in your relationship. The mid of the week looks favourable; keep your feelings in check. Time is auspicious for marriage proposals. The weekend might be dull for you.

Fortune Star: 3.5/5

Remedy: Think before you speak.

Click here to know more about your sign: Pisces zodiac sign

Love Horoscope is exclusively prepared by our learned astrologer Pt. Hanumman Mishra

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Ahoi Ashtami Vrat Today - Puja Muhurat

May this Ahoi Ashtami bring happiness and prosperity in your life. May Goddess Ahoi bless your children with a long and affluent life.


Puja Muhurat


Puja Muhurat05:42 pm - 06:06 pm
Moonrise Time11:40 pm
Star Rising Time06:09 pm

हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें

The Aarti for pleasing Goddess Ahoi Bhagwati is:


जय अहोई माता, जय अहोई माता!
तुमको निसदिन ध्यावत हर विष्णु विधाता। टेक।।
ब्राहमणी, रुद्राणी, कमला तू ही है जगमाता।
सूर्य-चंद्रमा ध्यावत नारद ऋषि गाता।। जय।।
माता रूप निरंजन सुख-सम्पत्ति दाता।।
जो कोई तुमको ध्यावत नित मंगल पाता।। जय।।
तू ही पाताल बसंती, तू ही है शुभदाता।
कर्म-प्रभाव प्रकाशक जगनिधि से त्राता।। जय।।
जिस घर थारो वासा वाहि में गुण आता।।
कर न सके सोई कर ले मन नहीं धड़काता।। जय।।
तुम बिन सुख न होवे न कोई पुत्र पाता।
खान-पान का वैभव तुम बिन नहीं आता।। जय।।
शुभ गुण सुंदर युक्ता क्षीर निधि जाता।
रतन चतुर्दश तोकू कोई नहीं पाता।। जय।।
श्री अहोई माँ की आरती जो कोई गाता। 
उर उमंग अति उपजे पाप उतर जाता।। जय।।

  1. Ahoi Ashtami is celebrated eight days prior to Diwali on Krishna Paksha Ashtami. On this day, mothers fast for their children and seek blessings from Goddess Ahoi for their long life and well-being.
  2. In order to keep this fast, women wake up before sunrise and begin the process of worship. For the Puja, any image of Goddess Ahoi which has eight corners can be used as a reference to the fact that the festival falls on the eighth day of Krishna Paksha. 
  3. In the image of Goddess Ahoi, a picture of Sei should also be there. Sei is a spiny mammal that sits close to Goddess Ahoi. 
  4. The process of worship should begin by the evening. After the altar has been purified with Holy Ganga water, sprinkle some wheat flour on the altar. 
  5. Put a Kalash near the image of the Goddess. The edges of the Kalash should be smeared with turmeric powder and the stout should be filled with grass shoots, preferably of Sarai Seenka. Listen to the story of Goddess Ahoi read by the eldest woman of the family followed by offering food and money to the Goddess.
  6. Women break the fast by giving Argha to the stars or the moon, as per their preference. This marks the end of the fast and the festival of Ahoi Ashtami

Feeding the needy, orphans and old-aged people brings out the real essence of this festival and completes its purpose. 

We at AstroSage wish you a joyous Ahoi Ashtami 2016 ! 

May your children receive the choicest blessings of Maa Ahoi Bhagwati and enjoy a long and happy life.

Friday, October 21, 2016

Mercury Transit In Libra Today - Know It’s Effect On You

From October 21 till November 09, Mercury will transit in Libra. Venus, which is the domineering lord, is buddy-buddy with Mercury. Mercury has a dualistic nature whereas Libra belongs to all the air elements. When these two combine, shenanigans of Mercury is bound to increase many folds. Natives going through Antara or Pratyantar Dasha of Mercury will enjoy liberty & will have carte blanche to do anything as they please. While some might enjoy this spell more competently, others might experience just a stiver of it. All in all, your decisive ability will put on afterburners.

Aries


Don’t do anything in a jiffy. You must listen to everyone and fathom carefully before you carry out any actions. Read more



Taurus


Avoid profligacy & try to be frugal for a change. Hearkening what others have to say will be very useful as well as rewarding. Read more

Gemini


Your communication skills will stand out; in your professional life. Do not engage in calumniation. Read more

Cancer


Your work ethics might be pointed out at work. Don’t put your foot in your mouth, just be nice and you will reap serious profits. Read more

Leo


Your excellent communication skills will earn you plaudits from everyone. It's time to break loose & live the life of Riley using this sheer talent of yours. Read more

Virgo


A spankingly exceptional news could be received from your in-laws. An auspicious phase to make financial plans and enjoy them in future. Read more

Libra


Now is the time to chance your arm as luck will be in your favour, but don’t act in haste. Legal cases needs to be sorted outside the court. Read more

Scorpio


A phase when you will get varied results. Spice up your love life further, by making some spontaneous plans. Read more

Sagittarius


Time to conjure profits with the help & support of your friends. Sensuous moments with lover will fill up your life with euphoria. Read more

Capricorn


Actualize your thoughts and make your dream come true. An phenomenal phase to enjoy tenderness, progress, and appreciation. Read more

Aquarius


For you it’s going to be business as usual, this period. If possible, go on a pilgrimage, preferably Shiva temples. Read more

Pisces


You might get money or a gift from your in-laws. For bachelors, something good is possible from friends. Read more