పాంచరాత్ర ఆగమ శాస్త్ర , జ్యోతిష్య ,వాస్తు మరియు న్యాయ సలహా దారుడు, మరియు అర్చకులు

He whose pure mind turns inward and searches whence does this 'I' arise, knows the Self and merges in You, the Lord, As a river into the sea.

 December 24. The famous  Vaikunta Ekadasi  in Tirumala and Srirangam is on December 24. (Please note that Smarta Ekdasi is marked on December 23 - but fasting for devotees is on December 24. This is because there is Dasami tithi during the early morning period on December 23)

While addressing a group of Munis, Sage Sutha narrated that Lord Brahma asked Bhagavan Narayana about  the significance of Margasirsha Month and the reply was that in His earlier incarnation as Krishna, He advised thousands of Gopikas and Gopas to observe austerities during that month by performing ‘Snaans’, ‘Pujas’, fastings and total dedication to Him to attain Salvation.

Sri Maha Vishnu Yaagam programme at Thirupathi Veda University Premises from 3-12-2012to 9-12-2012. Participated in the programme as Hotha.

Turmeric powder 100 grams, kumkum 100 grams, Sri chandanam powder 1 small box, Rice 3kg.,betel nuts 35 nos.,betel leaves 100 nos.,  kajoor dry fruits 25 nos.,kaju 100 grams,kissmiss 100 grams, Verities of fruits  5 nos.,each, sweet box 1& 1/2 kg., coconuts 2 nos.,mango leaves, Silver or Gold kalasham 1 no.,Laxmi sitting pose photo, One rupee coins 11 nos., White cloth with colour border 1 meter, Blouse peaces 2 nos.,Aachamanam paathra 1 set, another kalasham 1 no.,flowers, flower garlands, cow milk, curd, honey, cow ghee, sugar (all mixed) 1/2 litre, puffed rice, sweet chilakalu, Agarbathi, sambrani 1 packet, ghee lamps with mud pots. cow urine 1 small bottle. bill book, pen etc. Saree & blouse peace for  goddess laxmi, bangles, mirror, eyetex (cajol) box, mehandi.

Pitru Paksha in 2012 is from September 30 to October 15. It is the sixteen lunar day period which is dedicated to our ancestors and forefathers. Pitru Paksh begins on poornima (full moon day) of Bhadrapada (September) and ends on Amavasya (no moon day) of Ashwani month in Shukla Paksh (waxing moon period). During this period people pay homage to their pitra (ancestors), as Pitru Paksh is 'fortnight of ancestors'. And offering food and performing rituals for dead ancestors is also known as Shradh Pooja. They perform pooja and rituals for the departed souls of dead forefathers or ancestors. Pitru paksh is performed by children or relatives for their dead ancestors and forefathers. 

Anant Chaturdashi 2012 is falling on 29th of September. The grand festival of  Anant Chaturdashi  is focused on a great legend that teaches people to let go off their ego and devote their time in the service of God. In some regions of country, Anant Chaturdashi is associated with Lord Vishnu also known as Lord Anant, whereas in the Southern and Western part of the country, Anant Chaturdashi is fondly celebrated as Ganpati Visarjan. 

The September 26, 2012 Ekadasi is known as  Parivartini Ekadasi . It is also known as  Jaljhulni Ekadasi . The preparation for Ekadashi fasting begins on the Dasami day – the day before Ekadasi. On the Ekadasi day, devotees observe complete fast. The day is meant for hearing religious discourses and performing pujas. The fasting comes to an end on the Dwadashi day with the consuming of food cooked in one’s house.

A comprehensive prayer package on the occassion of Ganesh Chaturthi.  The pooja kit which has been compiled together as per the Skanda Purana. Price Rs.985/- The product is available in all leading stores and is also available online at www.pureprayer.in

Nandana nAma samvathsarey DhakshinAyaNe, Varsha rithou, Simha maase, Krishna pakshe, Amavasyaam punyathithou, Brigu vaasara yukthaayaam, Aslesha nakshathra yukthaayaam, subhayoga subhakarana evamguna visheshana vishishtaayaam asyaam varthamaanaayaam Amavasyaam punyathithou (pracheena vidhi - change your holy thread to right hand shoulder) -------- gothraanaam ----, ----, ---- (names of forefathers) vasu, rudra, aditya swaroopanam, asmath pithru, pitamah prapita mahaanaam, --------- gothraanaam (ammanaathu gothram) ----, ----, ---- (names of maternal forefathers) vasu, rudra, aditya swaroopanam, asmath mathaamaha, mathu:pithamaha, mathu:prapitA mahaanaam ubhaya vamsa pithrunaam akshaya thruptyartham Amavasya punyakaale vargadwaya pithrun-udhisya darsa sraadhdham hiranya roopena adhya karishye – thathangam thila tharpanam cha karishye.

What is Mangalsutra? The word 'mangalsutra' is derived from the two words,  mangal  meaning holy or auspicious and  sutra meaning thread. It is a  sacred necklace  that the groom  ties around the bride's neck on the day of the wedding in a ceremony called  Mangalya dharanam (meaning - wearing the auspicious), thereby giving her the status of his wife and life mate. Thereafter, the wife wears the mangalsutra all her life or till the time the husband is alive as a sign of their marriage, mutual love and goodwill, understanding and faithful commitment to one another. When is the Mangalsutra Worn? On the wedding day, a yellow thread is prepared by using turmeric paste and is tied around the bride's neck with three knots during the marriage ceremony while the priest recites Vedic hymns and partakes in prayers. In some customs, the groom ties the first knot and his sisters tie the other two knots. Later, the mangalsutra may be restrung on some auspicious day in the fo

 in a Marriage is a terribly important part of life. It's a partnership you form, a companion you choose, hopefully for the rest of your life. Someone who helps you, who supports you and vice versa. The way we view marriage and the way we approach it determines how our life could end up being.According to Hindu  Vedic marriage, both the bride and the bridegroom take oath for the practice of self-restraint, to work together for the welfare of the family and to help each other to attain spiritual peace. This lofty ideal of sanctity is a great gift of Hinduism to the world at large. Having recognized this fact,  Hindu scriptures  or the shastras  have allotted certain specific duties to Hindu women. These duties include maintaining domestic peace, adjustment of social relations and attainment of spiritual perfection. The Idea of Marriage The idea behind the institution of marriage in Hinduism is to foster, not self-interest, but love for the entire family. Practice of self-restrai

23-7-2012 Monday is Andal  Jayanthi 

Pasupu 200 grams, Kumkum 100 grams, Sri gandham 1 small box, Rice 3kg.,Betel leaves 50, Betel nuts 35, Mango leaves, Banana smal plants 4 nos.,coco nuts 8, Raagi Kalashams 2, Aachamanam paathra, cow milk, curd, honey, jaggery, cow ghee, 5 verities of fruits each 5 nos., and Banana fruits 1 dozen, dates 25, pasupu kommulu 11, one rupee coins 25, white cloth with golden colour border 2 nos. blouse peaces 2 nos.,garlands 2 tuasi garland 1, loose flowers kg.,agarbathi, kapoor, wheat powder 1250 grams, kaju, kissmiss,sugar, dry coconuts 2 nos.,thread ball, ghee lamps 2 nos.,match box, vathulu, swamy pathima and photo, Pujari dakshina Rs.1,500/-

If a person be attached to physical enjoyment, he will have the fear of disease. If he be attached to his social status he will be afraid of losing it. If he be attached to his wealth he will fear the hostile enemies who may snatch it away. If he be attached to honor he will be afraid of humiliation. If he be attached to power he will fear his enemies who may render him powerless. If he be attached to his beauty he will fear his old age. If he be attached to his scholarship he will fear those who may challenge his erudition. If he be attached to his good reputation he will fear the wicked who may defame him. If he be attached to his body he will be afraid of death. All the things of the world pertaining to man are fraught with fear. Renunciation of attachment alone causes fearlessness.

Sreemathey Ramanujaya Namaha Sreemadh Varavara Munaye Namaha Sree Venkata Gurave Namaha Respected Bhagavatha Bandhus, Today  being Aani Thiru Moolam, a joyous occasion for all Sri Vaishnavas, to celebrate, The Avathara dinam of “Sri Sailesa Dayapatram” Thaniyan ...   Emperumaan exhibits himself in 5 forms namely 1)Para 2)Vyuham 3)Vibhava 4)Archa 5)Antharyami In the above, Rama & Krishna are vibhava avtars, both avtars are for the rectification of human kind, as Rama he walked the path of dharma, and as Krishna he did “Geetha Upadesam”. But the misleaded man kind did not show any interest to follow their practices/preachings. In Rama Avtaram, the lord had “Vishwamitra Maharishi”, as his acharya/guru, even though Vishwamitra could create another swarga and also earned a title “Bramharishi”, He fell for a woman, Menaka, and had no control over his senses. In Krishna Avatharam, the lord had “Sandipini Mahraishi” as his acharya/guru, & Sandipini who was so mesmerized by Putra vatsal

Guru Pournami on 3-7-2012. On this day Salute Lord Krisha. The lord is our Jagath guru, tought us Bhagavat gita. So we must read it today. So Guru grace will get.

Toli Ekadasi is regarded as a very sacred day for the Farmers. This festival replicates Eruvaku Festival that is celebrated by the Andhra Pradesh Farmers. This festival is marked with the Puja of all the agricultural implements. As this is the sacred festival for the farmer’s people who want to get in to farming are imposed on this day. The farmers fast on this sacred day to pay their homage and break the fast at the dawn commencing with a Puja and eats fruits after the fast.

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and Chinmaya International Foundation is offering an online Sanskrit course for beginners.  Admission for the Seventh Batch is opened. The application form has to be submitted on or before 15th June 2012.  This is an online course and is primarily meant to help those who are interested in learning the basics of Sanskrit. The course is not free – the course fee for Indian citizens is Rupees 1500/- and for foreign citizens it is $150.

There is absolutely no problem for Pregnant Women. No tension. Fear and tension will cause real harm to your baby not Venus Transit.

There is absolutely no problem for Pregnant Women. No tension. Fear and tension will cause real harm to your baby not Venus Transit.

Nirjala Ekadashi, also known as Pandava or Bhim Ekadasi, occurs during the waxing phase of moon in the month of Jyestha (May – June). The greatness of this  Ekadasi  was explained to Bhima, the second Pandava brother, by sage Vyasa. Hence the Ekadasi is also referred as Pandav or Bhim Ekadasi. In 2012, the date of Nirjala Ekadashi is May 31 and June 1. The significance of Nirjala Ekadasi is mentioned in the Mahabharata and Padma Purana. Draupadi and the Pandavas, except for Bhima, used to observe all the Ekadasis. Bhima, who was a voracious eater, could not bear hunger and used to skip the fasting. Now, Bhima wanted to observe fast and also eat!! So he enquired to Sage Vyasa to find a way out. But since eating and fasting was impossible, sage Vyasa told about Nirjala Ekadasi, which has all the benefits of observing twenty four ekadasis. Nirjala Ekadasi is one of the strictest fast in Hindu religion and among all Ekadasis. Nirjala means ‘without water.’ Staunch Vishn

Skanda Sashti Vrat is observed on the sixth day during the Shukla Paksha in Jyeshta month as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in  North India . Skanda Sashti Vrat 2012 date is May 27. The greatness of this vrat is mentioned in the Skanda Puran. It is believed that performing this vrat is highly beneficial for those couples who are not having children.

చైత్రశుద్ధ పౌర్ణమి నాడు జరుపుకునే హనుమజ్జయంతి రోజున జిల్లేడు వత్తులు, నువ్వుల నూనెతో ఆంజనేయస్వామికి దీపమెలిగిస్తే అష్టైశ్వర్యాలీ చేకూరుతాయి. హనుమజ్జయంతి రోజు సాయంత్రం ఆరు గంటల ప్రాంతంలో హనుమాన్‌ను ఆలయంలో దర్శించుకుని, ఎర్రటి ప్రమిదల్లో జిల్లేడు వత్తులు, నువ్వులనూనెతో దీపమెలిగించే వారికి ఆయుర్దాయం, సుఖసంతోషాలు, అష్టైశ్వర్యాలు చేకూరుతాయని పురోహితులు అంటున్నారు.  ఇంకా హనుమంతుని ఆలయాల్లో ఆకుపూజ చేయించడం, హనుమత్కకళ్యాణం జరిపే వారికి ఈతిబాధలు తొలగిపోతాయని విశ్వాసం. అలాగే గృహంలో పూజ చేసే భక్తులు, పూజా మందిరమును శుభ్రం చేసుకుని పసుపు, కుంకుమలు, పుష్పాలతో అలంకరించుకోవాలి. ఎర్రటి అక్షతలు, ఎర్రటి పువ్వులను పూజకు సిద్ధం చేసుకోవాలి.  పూజకు పంచముఖాంజనేయ ప్రతిమను లేదా ఫోటోను ఎర్రటి సింధూరం, ఎర్రటి పువ్వులతో అలంకరించుకోవాలి. నైవేద్యానికి బూరెలు, అప్పాలు, దానిమ్మ పండ్లు సమర్పించుకోవచ్చు. పూజా సమయంలో హనుమాన్ చాలీసా ఆంజనేయ సహస్రము, హనుమచ్చరిత్ర వంటి స్తోత్రాలతో మారుతిని స్తుతించుకోవాలి. లేదా "ఓం ఆంజనేయాయ నమః" అనే మంత్రాన్ని 108 సార్లు జపించి, ఐదు జిల్లేడు వత్తులను నువ్వుల నూనెతో తడిపిన పంచహారతి

గతంలో బాత్‌రూమ్‌ లేదా టాయిలెట్ అంటే అది ఇంటికి దూరంగా ఉండాల్సిందిగా అందరూ భావించేవారు. అయితే పాశ్చాత్య ప్రభావం కావచ్చు.. సౌకర్యవంతమైన జీవితాన్ని కోరుకోవడం కావచ్చు నేటికాలంలో బాత్‌రూమ్‌ అన్నది ఇంట్లోనే భాగమైంది. అంతేకాదు అటాచ్డ్ పేరుతో నేడు బాత్‌రూమ్‌ అన్నది ప్రతిగదిలోనూ వెలుస్తోంది.  అయితే వాస్తు ప్రకారం అటాచ్డ్ బాత్‌రూమ్‌లను ఎలా నిర్మించాలి. అసలు అటాచ్డ్ బాత్‌రూమ్‌ల గురించి వాస్తుశాస్త్రం ఏం చెబుతోంది అన్న విషయాలు ఇప్పుడు తెలుసుకుందాం. గృహం నిర్మాణంలో వాస్తుశాస్త్రం చాలా ముఖ్యమైంది. ప్రస్తుత కాలంలో బాత్‌రూమ్‌ సైతం గృహంలోనే భాగమైనందున దాని నిర్మాణానికి సంబంధించి కూడా వాస్తు కొన్ని సలహాలు, సూచనలు అందిస్తోంది.  గృహనిర్మాణం సమయంలో పడకగదిని నైరుతి మూలలో నిర్మించడం మంచిది. అలా నిర్మిస్తేనే గృహంలోనే వారికి శుభం కల్గుతుంది. అయితే ఈ పడకగదికి అటాచ్డ్ బాత్‌రూమ్‌ నిర్మించాల్సి వచ్చినప్పుడు తూర్పు వైపుగా దక్షిణపు గోడను ఆనుకుని ఉండే విధంగా బాత్‌రూమ్‌ నిర్మించాలి. ఇలా నిర్మించిన బాత్‌రూమ్‌లోని దక్షిణగోడకు వెంటిలేటర్ నిర్మించాలి. అలాగే ఈ బాత్‌రూమ్‌కు వాయువ్యంలో తలుపును బిగించాలి.  అదేసమయంలో నైరుతీ వై

Goddess Lakshmi is considered as the lord of the wealth while kubera or kuberan who is called so is considered to be the richest person among the devas.It is considered that Lord Balaji who is also known as Venkatachalapathy borrowed money from kubera to perform his marriage. By performing Lakshmi kubera puja, one can not only get rid of his financial difficulty but can also create surplus wealth.One can also chant the mantras of mahalakshmi daily to get unlimited wealth. The online pooja for Lakshmi kubera can be performed on your behalf. 

Vadi Biyyam is another traditional custom practiced mostly in Telangana region. Atleast once in a five years the parents invite their married daughters and give them gifts with traditional turmeric RICE . They usually do this along with some other important days like birthdays or wedding days.

Vadi Biyyam is another traditional custom practiced mostly in Telangana region. Atleast once in a five years the parents invite their married daughters and give them gifts with traditional turmeric RICE . They usually do this along with some other important days like birthdays or wedding days.

Vadi Biyyam is another traditional custom practiced mostly in Telangana region. Atleast once in a five years the parents invite their married daughters and give them gifts with traditional turmeric RICE . They usually do this along with some other important days like birthdays or wedding days.

Kanikonna Flower, or Vishu Kani Konna, is the yellow flower that is used for Kani during the Vishu festival in Kerala

Ear lobe piercing, known as Karnvedh Sanskar , is considered an important ceremony for male child in many Hindu traditions.

Pasupu 200 grams, Kumkum 100 grams, Sri Gandham 1 small box, Rice 3 kg. for Ganapathi puja and Punyaha vachanam, Copper pot 1 no. Kobbari Bondam 1 no. Mangala Harathi with 2 ghee lamps, thread ball 1 no. Mango leaves, Betel leaves 50 nos., Betel Nuts in black colour 50 nos., Kajoor nuts 25 nos.,Pasupu Kommulu 21 nos., Kaallu kadige Binde 1 no. Kaallu kadaga taaniki thaambalamu 1 no., milk packet small 1 no. curd small box 1 no. honey 1 small bottle, Batuvu ( Pendli Pillagaaniki Ungaramu 1 no.), blouse peaces 5 nos.,chekka bomma 1 no. Mangala Soothramulu, Mattelu, Thalambraalu 1 and half Kg. from both the sides of bride and bridegroom, White screen cloth 1 metre, dry coconuts 1/2 kg., nalla poosalu, Vadi biyyamu 3 kg.,from bridegroom side. Red colour mud pots 4 nos. with deccans., Saana peetam 1 no. Clothes to bridegroom and his parents, Baashingaalu 2 nos. Mat on the pendli pandhiri dias, pOlu biyyam 3 kg., on the dias, Pendli peetalu 2 nos.,Purohith dakshina 5,000/-

Man’s greatest problem is his ego – his consciousness of individuality. Whatever happens to him, he thinks it affects him, personally. Why be affected? You are not this body: You are He! Everything is He: All is Spirit.

Abhijit Nakshatra is one among the birth stars and the time period of it is considered highly auspicious. Abhijit Nakshatra April 2012 date and time is from 4:38 AM on April 14 to 12:17 PM on April 14, 2012. As per Hindu astrology, this birth star is not counted among the 27 regular Nakshatras (birthstars). Some astrologers count the Nakshatra as the 28 th birth star. It is considered a highly auspicious and meritorious period. This is a special Nakshatra which starts from the last quarter of Uttarashada (Uttradam) Nakshatra and it extends up to 1/15th part of Shravan (Thiruvovam) Nakshatra. Abhijit Nakshatra is given importance by many Hindu communities. Birth taking place during the period is considered highly auspicious.

Ugadi Neem leaf Pachadi, is an indispensable offering on Ugadhi, the Kannada and Telugu New Year day. This unique Bevu or Neem leaf preparation symbolically represents the different facets of life – sweet and bitter experiences of life. Bevu Bella is just a simple mixture of fresh neem leaves and unprocessed broken jaggery. It is usually offered as a Prasad on the morning of Ugadi in many temples in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is also prepared in almost all homes. Ingredients Handful of fresh neem leaves. ¼ cup or three spoon broken jaggery Preparation Clean the neem leaves Grind with a little water Add jaggery into the mixture. Some people to avoid the bitter taste of neem add banana, honey or grated coconut.

The Good time provided most astrologers for lighting the pyre are from 6:30 PM to 8:56 PM on March 7.

పసుపు ౨౦౦ గ్రాములు, కుంకుమ ౧౦౦ గ్రాములు, శ్రీ గంధం , బియ్యము ౩ కిలోలు, రాచ గుమ్మడి కాయ ౧ , బూడిద గుమ్మడి కాయ ౧ , టెంకాయలు, ఆవాలు ౧౦౦ గ్రాములు, సున్నము డబ్బా, మామిడి కొమ్మలు, తమల పాకులు ౧౦౦, వక్కలు ౨౫, కజూరము, ౨౫ బాదము పలుకులు, కాజు,కిస్స్మిస్స్,అరటి పండ్లు ౨ దజానులు, తెల్లని వస్త్రము, జాకేటు బట్టలు, కొబ్బరి కుడుక ౧, కలశం చెంబులు ౨, గ్లాసులు ౫ చిన్నవి, ఆవు పంచితము , కొత్త ఇతడి గిన్నె ౧ ఆవు పాలు లీటరు , ఫోటో, మంగళ హారతి, కర్పూరము, అగర్బతి, దక్షిణ ౨,౦౦౦/-

Pasupu 200 grams, kumkum 50 grams, sri gandham 1 small box, Rice 2kg.,Betel leaves 100 nos.,betel black colour nuts 50, Kajoor nuts 25 nos.,pasupu kommulu 11 nos.,flower garlands 2 big size and small 2 nos.,loose flowers half a kg.,Fruits 5 verities 5 nos.,each fruit. Banana half a dozen, Kobbari bondam 1 no.,Agarbathi 1 pkt.scent bottle 1 small bottle, Camphor 1 packet, dry coconut half peaces 6 nos.,blouse peace 1 no. mango leaves. Sweet box 1 and half kg.,Kalasham 1 no., Stell glass 1 no.,plates 2 nos.,neyyi deepalu 2 nos.,thread ball (daaram).

Haldi 200 gms.,Kumkum 100 grams, Sandal powder 1 small box, Camphor 1 packet, Agarbathi 1 packet, Scent 1 small bottle, Rose water 1 battle, Turmeric peices 15, Betel Nuts 40 nos.,Almonds 25 nos.,Dates 25 nos., Loose flowers half kg.,Thulasi Maala 1 no.,Small garland with jasmine 2 nos.,Rice 3kg., Wheat rawa 1 1/4kg.,Puri, Halwa for nivedana, cow milk half litre, cow milk curd 200 gms.,Pure honey 1 bottle 200 gms.,sugar kalakanda 200 grams, kissmiss 100 gms.,khaju 200 gms.,elaichi 100 gms.,plaintain banana leaves 4nos.,mango leaves for peetam decoration, thread ball 1 no.,Banana 15 nos., any five verities of other fruits each 5 nos., blouse peaces 2 nos.,white towel with golden colour border one metre each 2 nos.,dry coconuts 2 nos.,coconuts 7 nos., pan leaves 60 nos.,one rupee coins 25 rs., ceremonial thread 1 no.,ghee lamps 2 nos., Silver or copper metal pots for kalasham 2nos., steel glass 1 no.,spoon 3 nos.,plates for keeping puja items. steel cups 6 nos.,for keeping haldi,kumkum e

Mahashivratri in 2012 is on February 20 and as it is a Monday it is highly auspicious.

సంతానము కోరుకొనేవారు - భేష్మ తర్పణం మాఘ శుద సప్తమి మొదలు ఏకాదశి వరకు అయిదు రోజులను 'భేష్మ పంచకం' అంటారు. కల నిర్ణయ చంద్రిక, నిర్ణయ సింధు, ధర్మ సింధు,కాల మాధవీయం, ......లాంటి గ్రంధాలన్నీ మాఘ శుద్ధ అష్టమినే భీష్మ నిర్యాణ దినముగా వివరించినాయి. భీష్మునికి ఆరోజే తర్పణలు విడిచిపెట్టాలని చెప్పినాయి. ముక్యంగా సంతానము కోరుకొనేవారికి ఈరోజు చాల ముక్యమయినది. భీష్మాష్టమి నాడు తిల అంజలి సమర్పించి, భీష్ముడిని స్మరించేవారికి సంతానప్రాప్తి కలుగు తుందని హేమాద్రి పండితుడు తన గ్రంధాలలో చెప్పినాడు. శ్రాధము కూడా పెడితే మంచిదని పద్మ పురాణము చెబుతున్నది. సంవస్చర పాపం పోవాలంటే ఆనాడు భీష్ముడికి జలాంజలి సమర్పించాలని భారతము చెప్పింది. అందుకే మాఘ శుద్ధ ఏకాదశికి 'భీష్మ ఏకాదశి అని పేరు వచ్చింది.

Ratha Saptami also marks the birth of Surya to sage Kashyapa and his wife Aditi and hence celebrated as Surya Jayanti (the Sun-god’s birthday). A legend is narrated by the Kamboj empire ’s King Yashovarma , a noble king who had no heir to rule his kingdom. On his special prayers to God, he was blessed with a son. The king’s vows did not end with this, as his son was terminally ill. A saint who visited the king advised that his son should perform the Ratha Saptami pooja (worship) with reverence to rid of his past sins. Once the King’s son performed this, his health was restored and he ruled his kingdom well . It is also said that sage Bhisma breathed his last breath a day after the Rathasaptahmi day.

Maagham is a Sanskrit word Ma+Agham. Ma means not present and Agham means sin, evil, malefic, annoyance, suffering, grief and Maagha masam is the month which is highly meritorious, auspicious and free from any sin or suffering.

The day of Vasant Panchami is auspicious for the worshiping of Goddess Sharda. This day, small girls of age group ranging from 2 to 10, made offered meal of yellow - sweet rice. Also, they are worshiped. After worshiping Mata Sharda and small girls, yellow colored clothes and ornaments are given to unmarried girls and poor, so as to enhance knowledge, art, peace and happiness in family. Apart from this, worshiping Shiva Linga with yellow flower is also considered auspicious.

The name of the Ekadashi on 19-1-2012 Thursday, is Sat-Tila as it is believed that donating Til (Sesame) seeds on this day will help in redeeming sins. It is also considered highly auspicious to take bath in water mixed with til (sesame seeds) and offer oblations to dead ancestors with water mixed with sesame seeds.