Puja is a word in Sanskrit language. In Sanskrit, words are formed with meaning in mind. For instance in the word puja, p :- stands for ‘paapa’ meaning sins. j :- stands for ‘janma’ means birth. With ‘p’ it removes all accumulated sins, and with ‘j’ it makes your life’s (birth)purpose fulfilled. The … Read more
OM JAI SHIV OMKARA, PRABHU JAI SHIV OMKARA BRAHMA VISHNU SADA SHIV, ARDHANGII DHARA OM JAI SHIV OMKARA… EKANANA CHATURANAN PANCHANAN RAJE HANSANAN, GARURAASAN VRISHVAHAN SAJE OM JAI SHIV OMKARA…. DO BHUJA, CHAAR CHATURBHUJA DASHABHUJA ATI SOHE TIINON ROOP NIRAKHATE TRIBHUVAN JAN MOHE OM JAI SHIV OMKARA… AKSAMALA VANAMALA MUNDAMALA DHARI CHANDANA MRIGAMAD SOHAI BHAALE … Read more
Goddess Gauri is another name of Goddess Parvati. Some scriptures indicate that Lord Shiva finally agreed to marry Goddess Parvati on the Gauri Tritiya day. Observed by women in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.Married women pray for a happy family life and unmarried women pray for a good husband on the day. It is … Read more
According to legends, Goddess Parvati had carried out intense austerities (tapas) in order to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Since then, unmarried females have been observing this fast on the pretext of obtaining an ideal and devoted husband, just like Lord Shiva. Gauri Parvati Vrat is observed for five days … Read more
A Long time ago, a merchant named Dharampal lived in a city. He had a very beautiful wife and sufficient wealth. But, they were not at all happy as they had no children. However, by the grace of God they obtained a son who was unfortunately short lived (Alpayu) as he … Read more
Mangala Gauri fast is observed on every Tuesday of Shravan month. All Vrats of Shravan Masa increases the happiness and prosperity. As this fast is related to good fortune, it is observed by married women and newly married ladies. The motive behind this vrat(fast) is, wish for long and happy life of husband and child. … Read more
The following materials are required for the fast:- Garland of flowers fruits ladoo betel leaf betel nut cardamom cloves cumin coriander(all items should have a count of sixteen) Sari and 16 items of make up 16 bangles and 5 types of dry fruits. Seven types of cereals(wheat, Urad, Moong, gram, barley, rice)