Shravan Maas Vrats (Part 1)
At the mention of the Hindu lunar month of Shravan, one remembers the vrats. It is difficult for the common people to perform conducts according to the Vedas.
Vat pournima
Vatpournima is a vowed religious observance performed by married women on the full moon day (pournima) in the Hindu lunar month of Jyeshtha to prolong their wifehood.
Deity Shiva’s vrat (vowed religious observance)
Different vrats that are observed with respect to Shiva, like Pradosh vrat, Sola Somvar, Shivamuth, Haritalika etc are introduced in this article.
What is the significance of worshipping Shakti during nine days of Navaratri ?
It is necessary to perform puja of Shakti to become free from the trap of Mahishasur, by realising the illusory form of this Mahishasur. Therefore, Shakti should be worshipped in the nine days of Navratra.
What is the correct method of performing arti to Goddess?
The Goddess principle, that is the Divine energy principle is a confluence of the saviour and destroyer forms of Energy.
What is the importance of ‘offering a sari’ to the Goddess?
The subtle process in performing the ritual of ‘Oti bharane’ and its merits. What is the benefit in specific colour selection of the sari and blouse-piece offered to the Goddess?
Ananta Chaturdashi Vrat
Ananta vrat is observed with the intention of fulfillment of worldly desires. This vrat is mainly observed for regaining lost prosperity.
Chaturthi
On the day of Chaturthi, Shri Ganapati Principle is a 1000 times more active on earth than other days. Worship of Shri Ganapati on this tithi gives greater benefit of Shri Ganapati Principle.
Which specific flower should be offered to a specific Goddess?
Specific flowers have better ability to attract the subtlest particles of a specific Deity’s principle. When these flowers are offered to the Deity during worship, they help awaken the idol and the devotee benefits from the chaitanya in the idol.
Why is Aparajita form of Goddess Durga worshipped near Shami tree?
The Aparajita form of Goddess Durga is worshipped near the Shami tree because Shami leaves are good conservers of energy and they conserve the energy of Aparajita.