Sunday, April 2, 2017

Navratri Day 6: Conquer your vile half

The sixth day of Chaitra Navratri festival falls on 02nd of April 2017 . Like every single day of Navratri, the sixth day of Navratri exemplifies the sixth manifestation of Goddess Durga i.e. Goddess Katyayani. So, in order to seek the blessings of Maa Katyayani, get yourself enlightened with the significance of the sixth day of Navratri through this blog.


Muhurat


Muhurat Starts
17:51:45 PM on 1st April 2017
Muhurat Ends
15:18:00 PM on 2nd April 2017

Note- The above Muhurat is meant for New Delhi (India).


Goddess Katyayani


Goddess Katyayani is the sixth manifestation of Goddess Durga. According to the religious scriptures, it is believed that being the daughter of Sage Katyayan she is known by the name of Katyayani. If on this very day, Goddess Katyayani is worshiped with full devotion and with perfect rituals, then the devotees would be free from all the miserable conditions that would come there way.


Astrological Significance


According to the Vedic Astrology, Goddess Katyayani administers the planet Jupiter. So, in order to get rid of the malefic effects of Planet Jupiter, Goddess Katyayani should be worshiped.

We, at AstroSage wish that this Chaitra Navratri 2017 may Goddess Katyayani confers her grace upon you and you can march on the path of righteousness.

Saturday, April 1, 2017

April 2017 Horoscope, Navratri Day 5 - Worship Maa Skandamata

The month of April heralds happiness for you! Know what mysteries would the month unfold for you, as the planets move and conspire. April monthly Horoscope is here to help you with the remedies and lucky dates! With this we’re also providing you a glimpse into the Navratri Day 5 of Maa Skandamata.




The below mentioned predictions are based on your moon sign, to calculate your moon sign, follow the link: Moon sign Calculator

ARIES


The time looks favorable for your love life. You’ll be in perfect sync with your partner. Relations with kin would be cordial. Father’s health might dwindle a bit; give proper attention to what you eat and in what proportions. This month will keep you in high spirits, throughout. Read more.. 

TAURUS 


As the time unfolds, you’ll be in the pink of your health. Some natives might consider purchasing any property or a vehicle. Gains from foreign sources are probable. Childless couples will be blessed with a bundle of joy; You’ll be in high spirits and full of glee. Your health although would be perfectly fine, you are still advised to go for regular jogs and walks to remain in shape. Read more..

GEMINI 


Your stars will shine bright for you in this period. You’ll feel what it is to be serendipitous in this month. You’ll garner huge profits with much less efforts. You’ll be happy and energetic; your good mood would affect everyone around you in a positive way. Every task that you take upon yourself would be completed on time, without any errors. The time is favorable for love affairs. Read more..

CANCER


This period might bother you with eye related illnesses. You’ll have too much work pressure, due to which you might have to stay away from home. The month advises you to stay cautious in monetary issues. You are prone to health problems this month, so make sure that you maintain a healthy diet. There’s a probability that you might get a chance to dip your feet in foreign waters.Read more..

LEO


A promotion can be expected in this period. Business deals would give you lucrative profits. You’ll get financial aid from your spouse. Kith and kin will be supportive; you are advised to invest your money smartly. Do not indulge in gambling or lottery; these activities are potent of bringing defamation to you. This month is not a good time for love affairs.Read more..

VIRGO


This month will grace your life with a successful period of profitable business. You are advised to keep tabs on your health. You will spend good time with your family; cherishing and reminiscing all the memories that you’ve spent with them. A reunion with friends is on the cards. This month you would shell out on decorating your home. With the correct wit and intellect, you’ll be able to achieve all your goals.Read more..

LIBRA


This month your siblings might go for a foreign trip. A promotion is on the cards for you. Your philanthropist nature would garner you respect and love amongst the masses. Going for an investment for the future might turn out to be your brightest idea till date. Spouse’s health might dwindle in this duration. Your behaviour and personality would attract the opposite sex this month.Read more..

SCORPIO


This month you’ll get financial support from your siblings and friends. A transfer or a change of job is on the cards for some natives. An auspicious ceremony at home will keep you occupied, despite that you’ll be high spirited. Some difference with mother might bother you. Chances are that you might buy a new vehicle or a new home. You’ll have a buzzing social life. Only piece of advice for you is to be cautious about money related frauds.Read more..

SAGITTARIUS


Your life partner will be icky this month. Their irritation might trigger your anger, but you are advised to keep it under wraps. The time advises you to be in the good books of your father. For all the unmarried natives, the time is brilliant for getting married. You’ll be social this month and will befriend new people. The friendships that you make in this duration will be for the long run.Read more..

CAPRICORN


This month will be great for the students as they’ll do every possible thing to achieve great results. Sudden losses and gains are probable. You might get a chance to go for a long trip. This travel would be for business purpose. Your family would be supportive in all your matters. A good position at work could be expected. Father will provide you financial aid. Chances of going on a romantic trip are high.Read more..

AQUARIUS


This month will be financially strong for you. You’ll benefit from multiple sources of income. You are advised to refrain from getting hot under the collar. Your anger could be the sole reason of you lashing out on people. You’ll taste success at vocation. Although, this month doesn’t look much promising for married life. Avoid all possible arguments with partner. You must pay heed to your ways in order to save your love life.Read more..

PISCES


This month looks promising for a possible job change. Although, businessmen might have to incur some losses. Your spouse will experience and enjoy spirituality and meditation in this period. You’ll have a strong finance situation going on. Children will have a great time, as their education would pace out smoothly. For the unmarried ones waiting for an auspicious time, marriage proposals will get an affirmative reply this month. You’ll enjoy going out with friends in this period.Read more..

Navratri Day 5 - Worship Goddess Skand Mata


The fifth day of Chaitra Navratri falls on 01st of April 2017. On this day of Navratri, the fifth manifestation of Goddess Durga i.e. Goddess Skanda Mata is worshiped and venerated. It is believed that one can seek the blessings of Goddess if she is worshiped with all the desired rituals and rites. So, let us ponder over the procedure of worshiping Goddess Skanda Mata.


Muhurat

Muhurat Starts
20:42:52 PM on 31st March 2017
Muhurat Ends
17:51:44 PM on 1st April 2017

Note: The above timing of the Muhurat is according to New Delhi. 


Goddess Skanda Mata


On the fifth day of Navratri, the fifth manifestation of Goddess durga is adored and she is known by the name Skanda Mata because her son Kartiya is also known by the name of Shri Skanda. It is believed that if someone worships Goddess Skanda Mata with utmost devotion then the Goddess effectuated each and every desire of her devotees.


Astrological Significance


According to the Vedic Astrology, Goddess Skanda Mata governs the planet Mercury. So, worshiping Goddess Skanda Mata can eliminate the malefic effects of the Planet Mercury from your life.

We, at AstroSage wish that Goddess Skandamata bestow upon you happiness and prosperity.

Friday, March 31, 2017

Navratri Day 4 - Worship Maa Kushmanda and annihilate darkness from your life

Chaitra Navratri is a festival of venerating and extolling Goddess Durga which is commemorated in several parts of the Indian subcontinent. The fourth day of Navratri falls on 31st of March 2017. On this day, Goddess Kushmanda the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga is worshipped. It is believed that if Goddess Kushmanda is not reverenced with the required rituals and in the auspicious time then the devotees do not receive the fruitful results of their worship. So, we at MyKundali have come up with all the relevant information regarding the importance of 4th day of Chaitra Navratri festival and the Puja Muhurat.



Muhurat for Navratri Day 4



Muhurat Starts
23:44:30 PM on  30 March 2017
Muhurat Ends
20:42:51 PM on 31st March 2017

Note: The above timing of the Muhurat is according to New Delhi. 


Goddess Kushmanda


Out of all the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga, Goddess Kushmanda is the fourth manifestation. She is also believed to be a form of Goddess Parvati. If we ponder over the literal meaning of the name of Goddess Kushmanda, then it can be inferred that ‘Ku’ means small, ‘Ushma’ means energy and ‘Anda’ means oval. So, it is surmised that Goddess Durga gave the genesis of the universe to be oval shaped and this is the reason she is known by the name Goddess Kushmanda.


Astrological Significance


According to the Vedic Astrology, Goddess Kushmanda ushers Lord Sun. Hence, worshiping Goddess Kushmanda helps in removing the Surya Dosha from the Kundali.

We, at AstroSage wish that Goddess Kushmanda showers blessings upon you and brings prosperity in your life this Chaitra Navratri 2017.

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Navratri Day 3 - Get Blessed by Goddess Chandraghanta

The third day of Navratri holds its own importance and is dedicated to the veneration of Goddess Chandraghanta. This year, it will be celebrated on March 30, by the devotees with unfaltering zeal and devotion. 

Goddess Chandraghanta


The third day of Navratri, is devoted to Goddess Chandraghanta, who represents courage and bravery. This form of Goddess Durga is a symbol of ultimate peace. The Goddess adorns her forehead with a crescent moon (chandra), which resembles a bell (Ghanta), and thus, she is ennobled with the name Chandraghanta.


Appearance of Goddess Chandraghanta


The body of Goddess Chandraghanta is as bright as gold and the sound of her bell wards the evil spirits off her devotees. She is very serene, peaceful and calm, and scintillates in her red saree. The Goddess possesses 10 hands and 3 eyes, and mounts a lion. In the four left hands, she holds trident, mace, sword and tendon, while the fifth hand is in the Varada Mudra. In the four right hands, she holds a lotus, arrow, bow and chant, respectively. In the fifth right hand is in Abhaya Mudra, portraying that she is brave, courageous and ready to face any challenge, but along with it, she is a bestower of blessings to mankind. The form of goddess armed with weapons is seen only during the wartime. She blesses her devotees with spiritual bliss, knowledge, peace and prosperity.


Puja Rituals

  1. Before worshipping Goddess Chandraghanta , worship the Kalash to pay reverence to the gods, goddess, pilgrimage, village and city deities, and the divine kingdom in it.
  2. Now start worshiping Goddess Chandraghanta. First, take a flower in your hand and meditate.
  3. After this, worship Goddess Chandraghanta, and offer red flowers, Akshath, Kumkum and vermilion.
  4. After burning ghee or camphor, perform aarti and pray to the goddess for forgiveness.

Importance of Navratri day 3


Day 3 is the day when the mind of the devotees enters into the Manipura Chakra, thus enabling them to witness empyrean and seraphic things.

Sindoor Tritiya


This day is celebrated as Sindoor Tritiya. It is also known as Sowbhagya Teej or Gauri Teej. This day is widely celebrated by women, as Goddess Chandraghanta represents the married form of Goddess Parvati.

We, here at Astrosage, wish you all a very happy Chaitra Navratri and anticipate that Goddess Durga enriches your life by showering upon you, all her heavenly blessings.

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Navratri Day 2: Adore Goddess Brahmacharini and Celebrate Cheti Chand

Today Goddess Brahmacharini would bestow her benediction. So on the second day of Navratri 2017, beseech Goddess Brahmacharini by her invocation and emanating the vile aspect of us.


हिन्दी में जानने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें

Today on the second day of Navratri, Goddess Brahmacharini is worshiped and reverenced. Venerating Goddess Brahmacharini uproots all the miseries and anguish from the life of the people. Let us cognize the quintessence of worshiping Goddess Brahmacharini.

Maa Brahmacharini


The second day of Navratri festival is instantiated to worship Goddess Brahmacharini. This second manifestation of Goddess Durga is believed to be an unwed form of Mata Parvati. The word Brahmacharini is a Sanskrit word, in which Brahma means austerity and Charini means a generous natured or unselfish in conduct. So, it can be inferred that Brahmacharini epitomizes an idol of goodness or generosity. She is known for her austerity in order to marry Lord Shiva and that is why she is referred to as Brahmacharini. One can achieve success and prosperity by the grace of Goddess Brahmacharini. Worshiping Goddess Brahmacharini induces sacrifice, patience, virtue in the humans and also annihilates the malevolent facet of a person. 

Appearance of Goddess Brahmacharini


The mein of Maa Brahmacharini is passably irradiating and due to the severe austerity she possess an amazing gleam on her face. Goddess Brahmacharini is often delineated in a white attire carrying a jap mala in her right hand and Kamandal in her left hand.

Puja Vidhi


Goddess Brahmacharini must be worshiped in the following way:

  1. Worship Kalash Devta exactly according to the rituals before worshipping Goddess Brahmacharini.
  2. Now holding flowers in your hand, start worshipping Goddess Brahmacharini.
  3. After this, perform Abhishek for Goddess Brahmacharini with Panchamrit (Pour Panchamrit on the idol of the Goddess). After this, offer red flowers, vermilion, and rice to the Goddess.
  4. Lit a camphor or clarified butter lamp and perform ‘Aarti’ for Goddess Brahmacharini and ask for forgiveness to all the sins and mistakes you made in your life.

Cheti Chand


Celebrated on the second day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra, Cheti Chand marks the beginning of a new year. On this day, the Sindhis community celebrate the festival of Cheti Chand. This festival is celebrated as a birth anniversary of Saint Jhulelal and that is why it is also called as Jhulelal Jayanti. On this day, Sindhis worship deity of water, Varuna Deva to seek happiness and prosperity in their lives. Since, Jhulelal is known to be an incarnation of God of Water so the festival of Cheti Chand is not just limited up to its religious significance, rather, it is a symbol of Sindhi Civilization.


We, at AstroSage wish all our viewers a very Happy Navratri and we hope that you gain prosperity by seeking the blessings of Maa Brahmacharini.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Navratri Ghatasthapana Today - Know Muhurat & Puja Vidhi

Chaitra Navratri 2017 is commencing from 28th of March 2017 and this festival of adoration of Goddess Durga would last till 5th of April. The first day of this nine day festival is exemplified to be one of the most significant days because on this day, after doing the Ghatasthapana within the desired auspicious time or muhurat, Goddess Shailputri is worshiped and reverenced. So, get apprised with the Ghatasthapana Muhurat and the procedures of puja in order to seek the blessings of Maa Shailputri.




Ghatasthapana Muhurat


         DATE
          TIME
   28 MARCH 2017, TUESDAY
    08:28:49 - 10:23:16

Note- The above Muhurat is meant for New Delhi (India).


Significance of Ghatasthapana


According to the Hindu Calendar, Ghatasthapana or Kalash installation is done on the first lunar day of Shukla Paksha in the Chaitra month and from this very day the jamboree festival of Navratri commences. So, to please Goddess Durga and to seek her blessings Ghatasthapana Puja should be done within an auspicious time with desired rituals and liturgy.

Navratri Day 1- Maa Shailputri


Goddess Shailputri is the first manifestation of Goddess Durga and being the daughter of Lord Himalaya, she is known by the name Shailputri. Goddess Shailputri mounts on a bull and hence, she is also known as Vrisharudha. She is depicted with a Trishul in her right hand and a lotus flower in her left hand. Moreover, Goddess Shailputri i.e. the first manifestation of Goddess Durga is also known by the name of Sati.

Know how to appease Goddess Shailputri this Navratri

Gudi Padwa


Gudi Padwa is most popularly celebrated in Maharashtra as the beginning of the Hindu New Year. According to Panchang, new year sets in with the first day of the Brighter Half (Shukla Paksha), and Gudi Padwa is celebrated on the same day.

Know the Panchang and Muhurat for Gudi Padwa according to your city: Gudi Padwa 2017

Ugadi/Yugadi 


India is a land where various cultures coexist in harmony. Different regions in India follow different traditions, customs and beliefs. The new year is welcomed on the first day of Shukla Paksha, and is celebrated with glee as Ugadi in the southern regions of India. It is also known as Telugu New Year.

Know the Panchang and Muhurat for Ugadi according to your city: Ugadi 2017

We, at AstroSage heartily wish you all a very Happy Chaitra Navratri and we yearn that may Goddess Durga brings happiness and prosperity in your life this Navratri.

Monday, March 27, 2017

Planet Mercury Transits in Aries Sign. Know its influence on you

The planet of wit, Mercury will move to the Aries zodiac on the 27th of March, 2017. It will stay there till the 3rd of June, 2017. The planet will retrograde in the same sign on the 10th of April, 2017. On the 3rd of May, the planet will again become progressive.



Know in-depth about Planet Mercury

The movement of Mercury will affect all the signs in a certain way. We’ve come up with the predictions for the Transit of Mercury in Aries, so that you fare well in this period.

The below mentioned predictions are based on your moon sign. To know your moon sign, follow the link: Moon sign Calculator

ARIES: The period will make you respect people and their opinion. You’ll be the belle of the ball; indulging in conversations with everyone you see and meet.Read more.

TAURUS: Too much work pressure will exhaust you. You’ll have to pay special attention to your well being to stay at the top of your game. Read more.

GEMINI: Seniors will be supportive. You’ll have an upper hand over your enemies. Make sure that you do not take anything for granted in this period.Read more.

CANCER: Some heated argument might sour your mood. Try to keep things light at both your home and work. Make peace with everyone around you.Read more.

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LEO: In this period, your charitable nature would outshine. You’ll see the silver lining that you’ve been hoping for, since forever.Read more.

VIRGO: The time advises you to keep an eye out for troubles. You must take proper measures so that no harm befalls you.Read more.

LIBRA: Wear rose tinted glasses in this period, to outdo your pessimistic attitude. Love is the need of the hour for you, sprinkle it wherever you go.Read more.

SCORPIO: Keep tabs over your pocket. Extra expenditure might give you bumpy roads in the long term.Read more.

SAGITTARIUS: Students will be brilliant in studies in this duration. You’ll be inclined to learn new things in this duration.Read more.

CAPRICORN: Redecorating your home and making new additions to the decor would bring you joy. You’ll shell out on the luxuries of life.Read more.

AQUARIUS: The single natives will find someone new, who’d pique your interest. Make sure you take your time before settling on anyone.Read more.

PISCES: You might act all icky and irritated towards your family. Keep calm and grace everyone with your serene attitude.Read more.

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We at AstroSage hope that you do great in this transit period! Make sure that you achieve all the bright hued colors and patterns! Shine on!