What Is The Significance Of Devshayani Ekadashi?

Devshayani Ekadashi, also known as Padma Ekadashi, Toli Ekadashi, Ashadi Ekadashi, Devpodhi Ekadashi, and Hari Shayani Ekadashi in various parts of India, falls on the 11^th day of the dark fortnight of the Ashadha month of the Hindu calendar. It comes after the famous Jagannath Rathyatra, and falls in the month of June/July of the English calendar; this year to fall on 4^th July 2017. This day depicts the beginning of the Chaturmas, a holy period of four months of the Hindu calendar, namely Ashadha, Shravan, Bhadarva, and Aaso. These four months signify the period when people can engage in extra devotion, and can gain control over sense gratification. The holy day of Devshayani Ekadashi is of special significance to the Vaishnavas, the followers of Lord Vishnu.

What is the significance of Devshayani Ekadashi?

It is believed that on the day of Devshayani Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu falls asleep in the Kheer Sagar – the cosmic ocean of milk, on the back of Shesha Naag – the comic serpent. He observes this Divine Sleep for a period of four months, and wakes up on the day of Prabhodini Ekadashi in the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar. However, Lord Vishnu never abandons his devotees even in his state of sleep. This is why Vaishnavas observe fasting on the day of Devshayani Ekadashi to honour Lord Vishnu and seek his blessings.

What is the legend behind Devshayani Ekadashi?

Once, there was a king named Mandata who always kept his kingdom and his people happy. However, there came an unfortunate time when his kingdom faced severe drought, starvation, and illness. The king left his kingdom in search of finding a solution to this adverse period, when he met a learned sage called Angira on his journey. The sage, after learning about his situation, advised him to observe a fast on the day of Devshayani Ekadashi, as it was only Lord Vishnu who could help him bring back the glory to his kingdom. As directed, King Mandata observed the fast and strictly followed all the rituals, following which he saw miracles happening! The rains returned to his kingdom, trade flourished, and his people were blessed with glorious riches.

What are the benefits of observing Devshayani Ekadashi?

Those who fast on Devshayani Ekadashi and pray to Lord Vishnu to seek his divine blessings can attain salvation and freedom from worldly avarice. Fasting on this day also frees one from his past sins, provides energy to face every challenge of life, enhances the physiological functions of the body, improves emotional stability, and helps strengthen one’s self-control. To attain these benefits, you must also observe a fast on this day, knowing that Lord Vishnu – the Master of the Universe – will answer all the prayers of a true devotee. Another way of pleasing Lord Vishnu is by performing a Satyanarayan Katha, where devotees worship the Narayan form of Lord Vishnu. You can hire MakeMyPuja Pandits to help you arrange for such a Katha at your home or office to offer gratitude to the Lord for all the pleasures and happiness he has given you.

The special Pandharpur Yatra

In the Solapur district of South Maharashtra, a huge religious processions of pilgrims known as Pandharpur Yatra is carried out along the banks of the River Chandrabhaga. Here, Lord Vishnu is worshipped in his local form known as Vitthal. Lakhs of pilgrims join this Yatra, carrying palanquins with images of various saints of Maharashtra. The pilgrims also chant hymns dedicated to Lord Vitthal.

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Get All Your Home And Office Pujas Done With MakeMyPuja

For each one of us, especially those who belong to the middle class, buying a new home or starting off with a new office is a big achievement. Even if it is our second or third home/office, we treat the accomplishment with equal enthusiasm and joy. And, when we belong to the Hindu religion, we know how important it is to thank the Gods and seek their blessings for such great ventures in our life. So, if you have already bought or are on the verge of finalizing a home/office space for yourself, we suggest you to have an appropriate Puja done for the same before you start to utilize the space. In fact, even if you have bought a piece of land to have your customized home, office, or manufacturing unit built over it, you must pray to Mother Earth through a Bhoomi Puja to seek her blessings before starting any form of construction on the land. Whatever the case, and whatever kind of Puja you wish to perform for your possession, you can completely rely upon MakeMyPuja Pandits to have the most appropriate Puja done with the right rituals and prayers to achieve immense blessings from the deities for your new undertaking. Let us take a brief look into all the different kinds of Pujas you can perform for your new space.

Bhoomi Puja

If you possess a land on which you want a residential or commercial space built, it is advisable to perform a Bhoomi Puja first wherein Mother Earth is worshipped to seek her blessings and ensure the safety and well-being of the people who are going to reside within the structure. The Puja also helps to ask for forgiveness of Mother Earth for the brutality she will have to bear during the constructional phase; and also for disturbing the habitat of innumerable creatures living on that piece of land. The Bhoomi Puja also requests all the spirits and ghosts to leave the site to that the structure can be built, wherein people can reside in peace.

Griha Pravesam (Vastu Puja / House Warming)

This Puja must be performed before starting to reside in a new home. It is performed outside the house before the actual entry into the house, wherein Lord Ganesha is primarily worshipped to remove any kind of obstacles. The Vastu Shanti Havan is also performed to prevent harmful influences of the planets and create a peaceful environment within the home by removing all sorts of negative vibrations from within. Other Pujas like Ganpati Puja, Satyanarayan Puja, and Lakshmi Puja can also be performed along with the Vastu Puja, if the owners of the home wish to.

New Business Puja

As the name suggests, this Puja is done before starting any new business. It is done mainly to offer prayers to Lord Ganesha to remove the ‘Drishti-Dosham’ and collect the positive energy around. This Puja builds up an optimistic environment and guarantees an upliftment in the new business that is to begin there. Other than the Puja offered to Lord Ganesha, even Lakshmi Puja and Navgraha Puja can be performed to remove adverse effects that may be faced in the business.

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Celebrate All Rituals For Your Child With MakeMyPuja

Hinduism is the religion that has innumerous rituals, customs, and traditions followed, right from the time a child is born, up till the rituals after death are completed. Every child who is born into a Hindu family has to undergo quite a lot of rituals in his first year itself; the first one being Namkaran, followed by Annaprashana, and then Mundan. This blog will take you through the journey of all of these rituals to help you understand how you can perform these rituals with the help of MakeMyPuja Pandits to make them the most beneficial and promising ones for your child.

Namkaran – Naming the child

Namkaran is the Indian practice of naming a baby on the 12^th day after birth, because the first ten days after the baby’s birth are considered to be a period of impurity for both the mother and the child. The ceremony is held at home or in a temple in the presence of a Pandit, who prays to Agnidev – the lord of fire, the Pancha bhoothas – the five elements, and to the Pitru – the ancestors who are considered present in spirit form, to seek their blessings for the child, requesting them to protect the newborn. He also draws out the child’s horoscope that depicts all the positive and negative aspects of his life, along with the initials after which a child can be named. As per the initial, the child’s name is decided, and the father or maternal uncle whispers the name into the child’s ear to bring it into effect. Performing a Namkaran Puja as per the rituals and rules of the Vedas can bring good luck, fortune, and success into a child’s life. So, book MakeMyPuja Pandits to have your baby’s Namkaran ceremony performed in the most auspicious way so as to seek blessings from the deities for a healthy and prosperous life for your child.

Annaprashana – Feeding the child for the first time

This is the time when the baby is for the first time weaned away from the mother’s milk, and is made to eat solid food like boiled rice or rice kheer. This ritual is carried out when the child is 6 to 8 months old, with odd months for girls, and even months for boys. MakeMyPuja Pandits can help invoke the Gods and deities to seek blessings for the child so that all his senses are gratified, leading him to live a happy and contented life in the future. The Pandit also performs a Havan for a healthy and auspicious start of the child’s new phase.

Mundan – Shaving off the hair

The next ritual on the list for the little ones in Hinduism is the Mundan, which involves shaving off the hair from the child’s head for the first time after birth. It is believed in Hinduism that a soul passes through 84 lakh yonis before acquiring the human form. Therefore, this ritual is believed to have the child getting rid of all the sins and bad influences of the past lives to help lead his current life afresh. Thus, we can say that the Mundan ceremony is a purification act performed to cleanse the baby of all the unwanted elements of past births. Many people have this ritual done in the first year itself, but it can also be performed in the 3^rd, 5^th, or 7^th year. A MakeMyPuja Pandit can help you decide on the most appropriate date and year for your child’s Mundan depending upon the position of the Nakshatras.

Birthday – Completion of the first year

Although this is not a necessary ritual, but it is advised that you celebrate your child’s first birthday by praying to God and thanking him for the wonderful life he has given to your child. Also, you can hire MakeMyPuja Pandits to help you perform a Janamdin Puja wherein he can pray to God to remove all the negative effects of the stars in your child’s horoscope that may affect his life and fate in the future. Performing the Ganpati Sthapna, followed by Navagraha Sthapna, Kalash Sthapna, Deep Prajjawalit, Shodhashopchar Puja, and Aarti in the right way can help bring prosperity, physical wellness, and mental welfare for your child, along with blessings for a longer life.

So, whether it is Namkaran, Annaprashana, Mundan, Janamdin Puja, or anything else, you can always rely on MakeMyPuja to have it done in the most appropriate manner for the best results.

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Cleanse Yourself From All Your Sins On Yogini Ekadashi

Ekadashis are the most important fasting days for Hindus all across the globe. There are two Ekadashis in every month, dedicated especially to Lord Vishnu. If you are a ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu, you must make it a point to worship him and observe a fast on these auspicious days. Although all Ekadashis are likely to eliminate the ill-effects of one's past sins, but Yogini Ekadashi has its own great significance. This day is especially for those who have problems of the skin and other related diseases because of the legend behind the day. Those who are attracted towards materialism and wish to walk the path of spirituality can also observe fast on this day. Yogini Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of Krishna Paksha during the Hindu month of Ashadha; and this year the date is to be 20th June 2017.

Yogini Ekadashi is one of the most promising days for observing fast in the most sacred way by young and old alike to gain maximum benefits from it. Like any other Ekadashi fast, in this fast too, devotees need to abstain themselves from any form of grains and pulses, and can consume only milk and fruits. They must begin their day by worshipping Lord Vishnu and then observing fast for the entire day, which can be broken only the next morning. When performed in the right way, devotees who observe fast can be relieved from all sorts of materialistic desires, evil thoughts, and greed. One can be rewarded with good health, and elimination of all sorts of ill-effects of past sins and wrong deeds.

Why is Yogini Ekadashi especially beneficial for those with skin related diseases?

There is a specific legend associated with the auspicious day that had cured someone from a cursed disease of leprosy. It dates back to the time when King Kubera, the official treasurer of Gods, ruled Alakapuri. The king was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, and used to worship him every day by offering him fresh flowers. His concierge Hemamali was given the duty of collecting flowers everyday for the king, which he would offer to Lord Shiva. One day, after collecting flowers, Hemamali went home to his wife instead of delivering the flowers to the king, and got engaged in relishing the worldly joys with her. When the king sat for worship and found the flowers missing, he sent for Hemamali. After learning about the wrong deed he had done, the king abandoned him from the kingdom and cursed him with leprosy. After years of spending a life full of disease and misery, Hemamali came across Sage Markandeya, and asked him for a solution. The sage after learning about the entire story advised him to observe a fast on Yogini Ekadashi to relieve him from his mistakes, and cleanse his bad karma and sins. Doing as advised, Hemamali was freed from his disease of leprosy, and was forgiven by the king, and made to join his kingdom again. Ever since, it is believed that fasting on Yogini Ekadashi can relieve one form his past wrong deeds, and also cure skin related diseases.

Whether or not you suffer from any such disease, it is obvious that you may have done some wrong deeds in the past, no matter how appalling or reasonable. Therefore, it is advised that you also perform the rituals of Yogini Ekadashi to eliminate all such ill-effects from your life by pleasing Lord Vishnu. Another way of pleasing Lord Vishnu and offering gratitude to him is by hiring experts like MakeMyPuja Pandits and performing a Satyanarayan Puja on any Purnima, which pleases Satyanarayan, the Narayan form of Lord Vishnu.

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What Is The Importance Of Yogini Ekadashi?

Yogini Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious occasions for Hindus to cleanse themselves of all their past sins. This day is important for those who are attracted towards materialism, and wish to walk the path of spirituality. It is one of the most promising days for observing fast in the most sacred way with immense benefits being obtained from it. It falls on the 11^th day of Krishna Paksha during the Hindu month of Ashadha; this year falling on 20^th June. Like various other fasts, this is a significant holy day on which devotees observe fast to relieve themselves of materialistic desires, evil thoughts, and greed. The rituals associated with this fast are just like those followed in any other fast of the Hindu mythology. The fast can be observed by anyone – young or old; especially those who are suffering from health problems and skin diseases. Yogini Ekadashi rewards the devotee with good health, and removes the ill-effects of all past sins and wrong deeds.

What is the legend behind Yogini Ekadashi?

The legend behind this auspicious day is related to the times when King Kubera, the official treasurer of Gods, ruled Alakapuri. Along with being a king, he was also a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. Every day he would offer flowers to the Lord and worship him wholeheartedly. It was the duty of his concierge named Hemamali to collect flowers from the Mansarovar for the king to be offered to Lord Shiva during worship. One day, after collecting flowers, instead of delivering the flowers to the king, Hemamali went to his wife and got indulged in relishing the worldly joys with her. On finding out, the king called for Hemamli and cursed him to become a victim of leprosy. He was also abandoned from the kingdom, and was sent to live in the jungle. After years of misery, he came across Sage Markandeya, who after listening to his story, advised him to observe the Yogini Ekadashi fast to relive himself from his mistakes, and cleanse his bad karma and sins.

How important is Yogini Ekadashi?

Yogini Ekadashi helps devotees untangle from their past sins and evil deeds/thoughts. It is believed that observing this fast is equivalent to feeding 88,000 Brahmins! People who observe fast apply mud paste and bathe early at sunrise, and worship Lord Vishnu throughout the day. They believe that doing so will help them cleanse their bodies and souls thoroughly, after which they can lead a life with no ill-effects of the past. Along with observing a fast, devotees listen to the Yogini ekadashi Vrat Katha in detail. They do so because it is believed that Lord Krishna also narrated this story and the importance of the Yogini Ekadashi fast to King Yudhishtira.

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Book Your Child’s Naming Ceremony With MakeMyPuja

Namkaran or naming ceremony is the Indian practice of naming a baby in Hinduism. ‘Nama’ means name, and ‘Karana’ means to do; thus ‘Namkaran’ means to name a child. This ceremony is held at home or in a temple in the presence of a priest who carries out the appropriate procedures, after which the father of the child or the maternal uncle whispers the child’s name into his right ear, to bring the name into effect. Apart from the priest and family, even relatives and friends are invited to celebrate the Namkaran ceremony. The naming of the baby is done with lots of enthusiasm and ordeal because the new life brought into a home brings immense joy to the complete household. You can book a MakeMyPuja Pandit to have your baby’s naming ceremony done in the most auspicious and appropriate way so as to seek blessings from all the Gods and deities for a healthy and prosperous life ahead for your child.

The Namkaran ceremony is the first real ceremony held for the newborn child. It usually takes place on the 12^th day after birth because it is considered that the first ten days after a baby’s birth are a period of impurity; and the Namkaran cleanses the baby and the mother by giving them an oil bath. For any possible reason, if the ceremony cannot take place on the 12^th day, it can be held anytime after that, but before the completion of one year of the baby.

The Namkaran is followed by a few Hindu rules known as the ‘Samskaras’ that are several in number, revolving around a Hindu’s life. The priest prays to Agnidev – the lord of fire, the Pancha bhoothas – the five elements, and to the Pitru – the ancestors who are considered present in spirit form. He invokes all their blessings for the child and requests them to protect the newborn.

Different cultures and religions follow different practices when it comes to naming their child. Some people name the child according to the deity the household believes in. There are others who name the first child after his grandfather, or even his father. However, according to the Grihyasutras, there are five fundamentals for selecting a baby’s name that depends on the culture, religion, education, and caste of the family. These five fundamentals are –

·        The name of the baby should begin with his particular Nakshatra, and must contain a specific set of syllables and vowels.

·        The name of the baby should indicate the sex of the newborn.

·        The name of the baby should sound pleasant, and be easy to pronounce.

·        The name of the baby should indicate the caste of the family.

·        The name of the baby should signify power, wealth, and fame.

However, in this modern age, not everybody believes in following these rituals. People name their baby as per their wish, and try to make their name sound modern and unique. However, for those who are still completely Hindu at heart, you must name your child as per his/her Nakshatra, and make sure it identifies his caste, and holds a meaning.

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Importance Of The Vat Purnima Vrat

‘Vat Purnima Vrat’ is one of the most important festivals celebrated by married women across India on the Purnima day of the Jyeshtha month of the Hindu lunar calendar. This year, this festival is to fall on 8^th June 2017. This day is based on a legend of Savitri and Satyavan in the age of Mahabharata. As per the legend, Savitri tricked Lord Yamraj, the lord of death, and compelled him to return the life of her husband Satyavan. This is why married women across the country observe the Vat Purnima Vrat for the well-being and long life of their husband.

The legend behind the Vat Purnima Vrat

During the times of Mahabharata, there was a princess named Savitri who had chosen a prince named Satyavan as her husband, even after knowing from Narad Muni that Satyavan would not live for more than one year from that day onwards. One fine day, Satyavan was resting on Savitri’s lap under a banyan tree, when he passed away. When Lord Yamraj came to take Satyavan’s soul along with him, Savitri refused to part with her husband. As Yamraj carried her husband’s soul with him, Savitri followed him and started offering him praise. Yamraj, impressed by the content and style of her words, granted her any boon, with the condition that she would not ask for the life of Satyavan. Making a smart decision, Savitri first asked for the eyesight and restoration of the kingdom of her blind father-in-law. Secondly, she asked for children for her father. And third, she said that she would love to have children. Yamraj, without giving the boons enough thought, granted all of them. Ultimately, to grant her third boon, Yamraj had to grant the life of Satyavan. This way, Savitri very intelligently brought back the life of Satyavan, after which Yamraj blessed her life with eternal happiness.

Celebrating the Vat Purnima Vrat

To pray for the long life of their husband, just like Savitri did, married Indian women fast and pay offerings to the Banyan tree. They dress up in beautiful red sarees, wear dazzling ornaments, and approach the Banyan tree with Puja thaalis. After sprinkling kumkum on the trunk, offering flowers, rice, and water, and lighting a diya, they tie a cotton thread on the trunk, and circle around the tree with the thread seven times. They then join their hands and pray to the tree for the long life and well-being of their husband.

Why only the Banyan tree?

The Banyan tree in Hinduism is a symbolic depiction of the three superior lords – Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva). The root of the tree is considered to be Lord Brahma, the stem is believed to be Lord Vishnu, and the upper portion is regarded as Lord Shiva. It is believed that offering prayers to this tree on the Purnima of the Jyeshtha month of the Hindu calendar grants long life to the husband and prosperity to the entire family. Although the tree does not play a significant role in the story of Savitri mentioned above, it is worshipped in the memory that the entire legendary story happened under the Banyan tree. Also, the fact that the Banyan tree has a long life adds great significance to this entire story.

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Celebrate The Pious Gayatri Jayanti With MakeMyPuja

Gayatri Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Goddess Gayatri – the Goddess of the Vedas. Goddess Gayatri is known by various names like Veda Mata, Dev Mata, and Vishwa Mata. She is worshipped as one of the goddesses of the Trimurti; and is considered as the mother of all Gods and embodiment of Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Lakshmi, and Goddess Parvati. She is seen to have five heads – four considered to represent the four Vedas, and one symbolizing the Almighty. She has ten hands that bear the symbols of Lord Vishnu.

Gayatri Jayanti falls on the 11^th day of Shukla Paksha during the Jyeshtha month as per the Hindu calendar, which is also the Ekadashi; and this year it is to fall on 5^th June 2017. It is believed that Goddess Gayatri appeared in the form of knowledge on this day; the knowledge that was shared to the world by Sage Vishwamitra to contribute in removing ignorance. It is believed that the whole universe has benn originated by Goddess Gayatri, which is why Gayatri Jayanti is celebrated to cheer the expression of Aadi-shakti Gayatri. This day of worship is a community affair, where people from different walks of life gather to offer respect and devotion to the Goddess in the form of prayers. Special satsangs are arranged and bhajans are sung in the praise of the deity.

It is also believed that Sage Vishwamitra first uttered the Gayatri Mantra on this day, which is why devotees offer special prayers and Pujas to Gayatri Mata every year on Gayatri Jayanti by chanting the Gayatri Mantra. Such is the power and significance of the Gayatri Mantra that if one chants it, then no other mantras are needed to be chanted. This mantra inspires wisdom in the chanter, and purifies both the chanter and the listener.

Gayatri Mantra – Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yo Na Prachodayaat.

Meaning – We meditate on the glory of the Creator, who has created the universe, who is worthy of worship, who is the embodiment of knowledge and light, who is the remover of sin and ignorance. May he open our hearts and enlighten our intellect.

To take advantage of the holy and auspicious day of Gayatri Jayanti this year and every year from now onwards, you can get in touch with MakeMyPuja Pandits who can help arrange for the most appropriate rituals that can help you in gaining spiritual energy and universal enlightenment with greater wisdom. You can also reduce the effect of bad karma and facilitate good karma into your lives with the help of the Gayatri Puja.

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Significance of Ganga Dussehra

The River Ganga is considered as the holiest and most sacred river by Hindus all across the globe. Ganga Dussehra signifies the descent of this holy river on Earth, which is celebrated every year on the 10^th day of Shukla Paksha in the Jyeshtha month as per the Hindu calendar. This year, this auspicious day is to fall on 3^rd June 2017. The day is also known as Ganga Avataran, meaning the arrival of Ganga. Before descending to Earth from Heaven, it is believed that Ganga resided in Lord Brahma’s stoup. When the river poured out of this stoup, she brought along with her the purity of Heaven. This is why every year she is worshipped and honoured on Ganga Dussehra.

It is believed that it was due to the meditation of King Bhagirath that the river was compelled to flow down to the Earth. The king meditated for years together to convince the River Ganga to come to Earth to cleanse away his sins and pardon the cursed souls of his ancestors. The day when the River Ganga incarnated on Earth beared a unique combination of ten distinct astrological Vedic calculations, namely Jyeshtha month, Shukla Paksha, tenth date, Wednesday, Moon in Virgo, Sun in Taurus, Hasta Nakshatra, Gar Anand Yog, and Vyatipata Yog. This is why it is believed that taking a bath in the River Ganga on Ganga Dussehra can help one get rid of all sins.

Various rites and rituals are performed on this day at the banks of the River Ganga to commemorate her. The festival of Ganga Dussehra is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm across religious cities and towns that are located near the river. People flock to major Ghats of India like Garhmukteshwar, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Allahabad, Prayag, and Varanasi to take a dip in the holy river and get rid of their past sins. The celebration at Varanasi is the most majestic one with thousands of devotees performing the Ganga Snaan, and the Ganga Aarti being performed by priests at the Dasawamedh Ghat.

For those who cannot fly to these places on this auspicious day, you can offer Puja at home as well by bathing the idol of River Ganga with holy water, dressing her in white clothes, and adorning her with a lotus. Lord Shiva is also worshipped as it is he who tied the River Ganga in his hair to control her stream and avoid destruction on Earth. For any kind of custom Pujas you wish to conduct at home, you can get in touch with MakeMyPuja Pandits who can help arrange the most appropriate Pujas for you by performing the required rituals in the right manner.

The significance of ‘Ten’

The name Dussehra comes from ‘Dus’ meaning ten and ‘Hara’ meaning defeat. Therefore, Ganga Dussehra can help defeat 10 worst sins if you take a dip in the holy water of River Ganga on this day. These sins include violence, rude language, lying, complaining, harming others, occupying other’s assets, fetching forcibly from others, contact with another woman, irrelevant rambling, and inappropriate discussions. In fact, the mantras that are chanted during Ganga Pujan are done in counts of ten. Donations are also done in counts of ten.

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Book Your Annaprashana Date With MakeMyPuja

We all know how newborns must be taken care of with utmost caution and attention, especially during the first 8-10 months. They must be safeguarded against any kind of infection, which is why they are fed on only mother’s milk for the first few months, which is considered the healthiest food for them.

Every child has to undergo a few rites and rituals as per the beliefs and customs of the religion the family belongs to. Of these rites, ‘Annaprashana’ is one of the most important ceremonies. One of the most significant moments in a baby’s life is when he or she transitions from liquids to solid food. Believing it to be a grand affair, this phase of the start of having solid food is widely celebrated across the Hindu community in a ceremony called ‘Annaprashana’. Regarded as one of the most important rituals, the Sanskrit word ‘Annaprashana’ means eating food (‘Anna’ meaning food and ‘prashana’ meaning eating). Because it is the first time a child consumes solid food, it is considered a very joyous affair by the entire family, relatives, and friends. This ceremony is majorly seen in the Bengali and Malayali communities, and is usually arranged in consultation with a priest, who arranges an auspicious date to conduct it. You can approach MakeMyPuja Pandits to arrange for the most religiously and appropriately conducted Annaprashana for your baby.

The ceremony of Annaprashana dates back to the Vedic period, and is believed to be of Indo-Iranian origin. Therefore, this ceremonial feeding is found in both Indian and Parsi cultures. As per the ritual, the ceremony is usually carried out when the child is 6 to 8 months old – with odd months for girls, and even months for boys. This is when the teeth have begun to appear, symbolizing that the baby is now ready to digest small amounts of solid food. In this ceremony, the child is weaned away from the mother, and is made to eat solid food that acts as a substitute for the mother’s milk. It could be boiled rice of rice kheer, which is first offered to the Gods and then fed to the child by the maternal uncle or grandfather. The Gods are invoked and offered the food to seek blessings for the child so that all his senses are gratified, and he can live a happy contented life. People pray to God for the health, longevity, and prosperity of the child before giving him food. After the maternal uncle or grandfather gives the child some food, other members also join in the ceremony to feed the child and shower blessings upon him. Also, the priest performs a Puja or Havan for a healthy and auspicious start of the child’s new phase.

This ceremony cannot be held before the child completes 4-5 months as he is not capable to digest food until then. Also, it cannot be conducted after 1 year because by the 9^th or 10^th month, the mother’s milk may have diminished causing the mother’s body to take up some amount of weakness. Therefore, the best time range for this ceremony is between the 6^th and 8^th month so that both the child and mother can remain healthy, and adapt to the new phase of feeding. However, if the child is week, the ceremony can be postponed up till the 10^th month, but not later than that.

So, consult your doctor to understand which would be the best time for having your child to start consuming solid food, and get in touch with a priest to let you know the most auspicious date for your child’s Annaprashana. Whatever it is, don’t delay this ceremony for after completion of your child’s first year.

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The Significance Of Shani Jayanti

Shani Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Lord Shani, one of the most feared Gods in Hinduism. He was born to Lord Surya and Goddess Chhaya; and this day is celebrated every year on the Amavasya of the Jyeshtha month. Lord Shani is the ruler of planet Saturn and weekday Saturday.

Lord Shani is worshipped as one of the Navgrahas – the nine celestial planet bodies. This particular celestial body is believed to have a heavy influence on people. This is why Lord Shani is revered for protection against evil and removal of all kinds of ill-effects of the planet from one’s horoscope. In Vedic astrology, the placement of all the nine planets in one’s horoscope is rendered the most important to decide upon the success and failures in life. And with this study, it is believed that the miseries and suffering in life are caused by a major effect of Lord Shani’s disapproval and annoyance. One of the biggest ill-effects one can have in his life because of Lord Shani is the Saade-Saati, wherein people face hindrances in happiness, peace, and growth; and keep facing challenges and hardships in one form or the other for a continuous period of seven and a half years! Various Pujas and remedies are offered during this period to gain relief from such ill-effects.

However, Lord Shani is not only an entirely negative planet. In fact, he is also believed to gradually bring good luck if one is consistent with their hard work and discipline. Every person – no matter how rich or poor, educated or illiterate – stands at the same level in the eyes of Lord Shani. If you have committed sins, you will have to suffer and pay for them. But, the Lord also rewards and bestows his blessings on those who work hard and continue to keep trying. This is because Lord Shani is a strict disciplinarian, and is pleased by continuous efforts, regular hard work, and consistent discipline. So, even though Shani is always considered as a negative planet, he is indeed a fair judge who blesses or curses a person depending upon his deeds. Therefore, if Saturn is unfavourably positioned in one’s horoscope, the person may suffer and have to face hardships. But on the other hand, a powerfully placed Saturn makes the person composed, skillful, organized, firm, and clever.

Hindus from all communities worship and revere Lord Shani to avoid negative influences of the planet Saturn in their horoscope. Although worshippers visit Shanidev temples every Saturday and offer him oil and black sesame seeds, the day of Surya Jayanti is the most sought after by Shanidev devotees. They visit Shanidev temples and offer Puja, oil, sesame seeds, and black clothes. They pray to him for blessings, protection against evil, and removal of obstacles from their personal and professional lives. Shani Jayanti is a very appropriate day to perform a Havan, Yagya, or Homam to appease Lord Shani. Shani Shanti Puja and Shani Telabhishekam are the most important ceremonies performed during this day. One of the most visited temples on this day is the Shani Shingnapur Shaneshwara Mandir situated in Maharashtra.

With Shani Jayanti falling on 25^th May this year, you can also worship the Lord to lessen the effects of Shani Dosha from your horoscope. For other dosha like Mangal dosha or Rahu-Ketu dosha in your horoscope, you can ask MakeMyPuja Pandits to help you with the most appropriate Pujas and rituals so that you can free yourself from the ill-effects of these planets too, and lead a peaceful and happy life in the future.

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The Significance Of Apara Ekadashi

‘Ekadashi’ in Sanskrit means “eleven”. Therefore, the eleventh day of every month in the Hindu calendar is referred to as Ekadashi. Every Hindu month is split into Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) and Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight), which is why Ekadashi falls twice in every month; thus making it 24 Ekadashis every year. These Ekadashis are of very high importance for Hindus. Out of all the 24, it is Apara Ekadashi, falling in the second half of the Jeshtha month, that holds the greatest significance. The word ‘apar’ in Hindi implies “limitless”, thus it is believed that one who fasts on this day achieves limitless benefits. Apart from unlimited benefits, one who fasts on this day is also freed of all his sins and attains moksha. This is why this Ekadashi is considered highly auspicious by Hindus across the globe. Apara Ekadashi is known by various names like Achala Ekadashi, Badhrakali Ekadashi, Vaishaka Vadi Ekadashi, and Jalkrida Ekadashi across different states of India.

Legends associated with Apara Ekadashi

During the Treta Yug, there was a king named Bali who was highly victorious in all his battles. Due to his immense success and power, he started turning arrogant. His arrogance soared to such great heights that he forced Lord Indra to abandon Heaven. Lord Indra approached Lord Vishnu, pleading for help, who then took the avatar of Lord Vamana and disguised himself as a Brahmin to confront King Bali. He requested King Bali for three paces of land. Upon consent, Lord Vamana enlarged his feet to gigantic proportions and took all of the Heaven, Earth, and Netherworld under his feet. King Bali realized his mistake and asked for forgiveness.

Another legend depicts the time when King Yudhishtira had lost all his titles and riches in a game, and was facing grave humiliation. He then sought guidance from Lord Krishna who asked him to observe fast on Apara Ekadashi so that he would be blessed with profound fame and riches, along with being freed from his past misdoings and attaining moksha. Since then, the Apara Ekadashi fast is being observed by Hindus who believe in Karma and reincarnation of souls.

Rituals of Apara Ekadashi

People observe fast during Apara Ekadashi – some abstain from grains and beans, while others consume only milk and fruits. Then there are others who observe total fasting wherein they consume neither food nor water for the entire day. Devotees offer Puja or Yagna, and pray to Lord Vishnu on this day. The fast is broken the next day after sunrise.

As per Hindu scriptures, it is said that observing fast on this sacred day is equivalent to taking a bath in the holy River Ganga during the auspicious month of Kartik. It is also equivalent to the holy actions of donating cows. Therefore, Apara Ekadashi fast is the path of removing darkness of one’s sins from his life. Falling on 22^nd of May this year, it is recommended that you too observe this fast to attain fame, wealth, success, and moksha. However, if fasting is not your cup of tea, another alternative is worshipping Lord Vishnu by performing a Satyanarayan Katha with the assistance of MakeMyPuja Pandits, as Satyanarayan is also one great form of Lord Vishnu.

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What Is The Significance Of Ekadashi Fast

In Sanskrit, the word ‘Ekadashi’ refers to the number 11. This is why the 11^th day of every month in the Hindu calendar is referred to as Ekadashi. Because the Hindu months are split into Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha, meaning the bright fortnight and dark fortnight respectively, Ekadashi falls twice in every Hindu month. This makes one Hindu year having 24 Ekadashis in all. These Ekadashis are of utmost importance for the Hindus, especially those who believe in and worship Lord Vishnu. They consider this day as auspicious and observe fast.

Why do people observe fast on Ekadashi?

As per Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu had created a demon known as ‘Paap Purush’ when the world was being manifested, to personify all types of sins. He was created to punish all those who would avert from the path of virtue and justice to the path of evil and sin. Lord Vishnu also created the Yamlok where all those who sinned would spend their after-life in, and apologize. Along with this, the Lord also created Ekadashi as a path to salvation. He announced that those who would perform the Ekadashi fast would be cleansed of their sins and attain moksha.

What is the scientific benefit of the Ekadashi fast?

For those who are always looking for scientific reasons to do everything, here is some good news. The Ekadashi fast also has scientific benefits for the body. It is believed that the nutrition from our food takes about 3 to 4 days to be absorbed by the body completely. Taking into account the gravitational force of the moon and the constant change in its orbital path, it has been proved that by eating light on Ekadashi, its effect lasts till new moon or full moon day, when the pressure due to orbital changes of the moon is at its peak. Therefore, fasting on Ekadashi also safeguards our body.

How to perform the Ekadashi fast?

Just like in any other fast, food, grains, and cereals are avoided in the Ekadashi fast too. However, while some people consume food only once a day, there are others who avoid food altogether. Few devotees also observe Nirjala Fast that includes avoiding food and water completely. Devotees wholeheartedly pray to Lord Vishnu on this day to seek blessings and get rid of past sins.

If you are one who cannot observe fast, but are still seeking the blessings of Lord Vishnu to help get rid of sins, you can perform the Satyanarayan Puja on any or every Purnima with the help of MakeMyPuja Pujaris to pay gratitude to the Lord for giving you all the happiness and success that you have accomplished till date.

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Narad Jayanti – The Importance and Rituals

Narad Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Devrishi Narad Muni, one of the prominent saints whose name has been mentioned in the Puranas. The name Narad evolves from the Sanskrit word ‘Nara’ meaning Man. He is one of the Prajapatis and also one of the greatest seven rishis. As per the Vedic Puranas and Hindu mythologies, in the earlier times or Yugs, Devrishi Narad was the divine universal messenger and primary source of information for gods of all the three Loks – Swarglok (Heaven), Patallok (Underworld), and Bhulok (Earth). He constantly travelled the universe to communicate information from one Lok to another.

Narad Muni, known for his wisdom and mischief, was dressed in the garb of a saint with a veena in one hand and kirpan in another, who was always seen to be singing the praises of Lord Vishnu. He was always seen chanting ‘Narayan, Narayan’ while greeting anyone, which is another name of Lord Vishnu. Narad Jayanti is observed each year on the Pratipada Tithi during Krishna Paksha of the Jyeshtha month of the Hindu calendar. This means that it falls on the day after Purnima, which means this year it falls on 11^th May 2017. This day is also celebrated as ‘Patrakar Diwas’ in the publication and media houses across the country owing to Narad Muni’s nature of communicating information to others, which is why he is also known as the first journalist of the world. In fact, many media houses also conduct elaborate Pujas to attain blessings of the Sage. Musicians across the country also worship Narad Muni on this day as he is considered as the inventor of musical instruments like the veena that he held. Moreover, he is also considered the chief of ‘Gandharvas’ – the heavenly musicians.

Devotees on this day observe fast to pay homage and respect to the esteemed Narad Muni, and also feed priests and sages. Intellectual meetings, seminars, and prayers are held at various organizations on this day. People also worship Lord Vishnu in order to seek the blessings of the sage because Narad Muni was a true and ardent devotee and worshipper of Lord Vishnu. This is why Narad Jayanti is observed majestically in the temples of Lord Vishnu, where special discourses and Pujas are offered. Devotees here read religious texts and prayers of the Supreme Lord, symbolizing their devotion to Him. You can also have a Puja conducted at your home and office to seek the blessings of both Lord Vishnu and Narad Muni. You can seek assistance of MakeMyPuja Pandits to perform a Satyanarayan Katha as Satyanarayan is also one of the most important avatars of Lord Vishnu.

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Narasimha Jayanti – The Day When Lord Vishnu Reincarnated Again

Narasimha Jayanti is the day when Lord Vishnu reincarnated himself as Lord Narasimha, the half-lion half-man representation, who appeared to protect his devotee Prahlad from his merciless father Hiranyakashyap. This pious and festive day is celebrated on the 14^th day of Shukla Paksha of the Vaishakha month of the Hindu calendar, and it falls on 9^th May this year.

The legend behind Narasimha Jayanti

King Hiranyakashyap had received a special boon from Lord Brahma that he could not be killed by any human being or animal, by any kind of weapon, neither during day nor night, and neither indoors nor outdoors. After receiving this boon, he became very cruel and considered himself as Supreme, and forced every person in his kingdom to worship him. However, in spite of everything, his son Prahlad worshipped only Lord Vishnu. Angered, Hiranyakashyap decided to get his son killed. Even after his many attempts to do so, Prahlad was saved by his unwavering faith in Lord Vishnu every single time. Finally, on the 14^th day of Shukla Paksha, Lord Vishnu came in the form of Narasimha to kill Hiranyakashyap. He appeared as half-man half-lion and killed him with his lion-like nails at dusk, sitting on the edge of the palace’s door, thus satisfying all the conditions of the boon.

Rituals performed on Narasimha Jayanti

Since Lord Narasimha appeared at dusk, devotees pray to him every year on Narasimha Jayanti in the evening. They take Sankalp during the afternoon and perform Lord Narasimha Pujan during Sandhyakaal before sunset. They also observe the Narasimha Jayanti Vratam, which is a fast similar to the rules and guidelines of Ekadashi fast. The devotees consume food only once a day and abstain from any kinds of cereals and grains for the entire day. This fast is broken the next day after sunrise by offering ‘Daan’ to Brahmins.

Nine forms of Lord Narasimha

Lord Narasimha is depicted in nine ferocious forms in Hindu scriptures and Puranas. All these nine forms are explained below.

Sri Jwala Narasimha – This is the form in which Lord Narasimha killed Hiranyakashyap. Worshipping this form can help attain success in all endevours.

Sri Ugra Narasimha – Worshipping this form of Lord Narasimha can help in developing business and winning over professional competition.

Sri Bhargava Narasimha – Worshipping this form of the Lord can help to gain leadership qualities, and attain political and administrative powers.

Sri Yoga Narasimha – As the name suggests, in this form Lord Narasimha taught Prahlad the Yog to attain eternal bliss. So, worshipping him in this form can help to attain peace, harmony, and eternal bliss.

Sri Malola Narasimha – This form of the Lord is worshipped to gain blessings for the family and to eliminate relationship problems. Also, debts can be removed by seeking blessings from Sri Malola Narasimha.

Sri Krodha Narasimha – This form of the Lord can remove obstacles from life and ensure growth in career, especially pertaining to land and real estate.

Sri Pavana Narasimha – Worshipping this form of Lord Narasimha liberates one from sins committed in the past and present life, filling oneself with love and compassion.

Sri Chatravata Narasimha – One can gain proficiency and excel in arts, and can gain all kinds of comforts in life by worshipping this form.

Sri Karanja Narasimha – All sorts of desires can be fulfilled while achieving enlightenment, and protection from enemies can also be achieved by worshipping this form of Lord Narasimha.

Since Lord Narasimha is the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day is also equally substantial. If you are a strong devotee of Lord Vishnu, you can also perform the Satyanarayan Katha on this day with the help of professionals like MakeMyPuja to offer gratitude and seek blessings of the Lord.

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Significance Of Sita Navami

Sita Navami is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Goddess Sita, who is believed to be the reincarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. She was born in the Treta Yug on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishaka of the Hindu calendar. However, the Goddess is believed to have directly appeared from the Earth, who was found by King Janak of the kingdom of Mithila, while ploughing the field for performing a Yagna. When his plough got stuck up in the land, he unearthed the ground to find a golden casket with a baby girl in it. King Janak accepted the child as a divine gift from God and named her ‘Sita’ because a ploughed land is known as Sita in Hindi/Sankskrit. Another name that the Goddess is known by today is ‘Janaki’ as she was the daughter of King Janak.

The significance of the ‘Navami’ or ninth tithi in the Hindu mythology is supreme. Along with Goddess Sita, even her consort Lord Rama was born on the ninth tithi in the month of Chaitra of the Hindu calendar. As per the Hindu calendar, Sita Jayanti falls right after one month of Rama Navami. Since both Lord Rama and Goddess Sita were born on this supreme tithi, their marriage represents the union of two supreme souls, and they are looked upon as one of the most ideal matches made in Heaven. No matter how difficult their life was – whether in Vanvaas or during Sita’s abduction by Ravana – they always stayed loving and firm in their relationship. Another supreme couple in the Hindu mythology is believed to be Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This is why many couples sign up with MakeMyPuja to perform the Gauri Shankar Puja in order to remove all worries from their married life and lead a positive and secure relationship. In fact, it is believed that even Goddess Sita performed the Gauri Shankar Puja before marriage in order to have a husband like Lord Rama.

On Sita Navami, which falls on 4^th May this year, married women fast for their husband’s long life and pray that they remain ‘Suhaagan’ all throughout their life. They offer Puja to Lord Rama and Goddess Sita by placing their idols in a small mandap decorated with flowers. They offer fruits, sweets, and Bhog, and pray to the couple for a happy married life. These celebrations are observed in an even more majestic manner in temples of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita where rituals of Maha-abhishek and Shringar Darshan are performed. Also, processions with idols of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman are carried out on chariots with devotees singing devotional songs and chanting ‘Jai Siya Ram’.

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What is The Importance of Ganga Saptami

2^nd May – the seventh day of Shukla Paksha in the year 2017 – is the auspicious day of Ganga Saptami. But, what is Ganga Saptami, why is it celebrated, and how? This blog will answer all your questions related to this important occasion.

What is Ganga Saptami?

Ganga Saptami is the day when the River Ganga was reborn on Earth! It is the day dedicated to the holy river, who is considered as ‘Goddess’ Ganga throughout the country. It is celebrated on the seventh day of Shukla Paksha of the Vaishakha month of the Hindu calendar.

What is the legend behind Ganga Saptami?

As per Hindu mythology, the River Ganga was to be descended on the Earth by Lord Brahma. However, the Lord said that the surge of the river would be so powerful that the entire Earth would be destroyed. It was then that the mighty Lord Shiva decided to lock the flowing river into his hair to break Ganga’s descent and save the Earth from destruction. But, Maharaj Bhagirath desired to bring the pious Ganga to the Earth to cleanse his ancestors’ souls, for which he did a tapasya for thousand years to please and convince Lord Shiva to let the river flow. Pleased, Lord Shiva released the River Ganga from his head. However, on her way, the river with her mighty flow and gushing turbulent water destroyed the Ashram of Sage Jahnu. Furious, the Sage drank up all the water of the river. Maharaj Bhagirath and the Gods prayed to the Sage to release Ganga so that she could accomplish the mission she had been sent to achieve. Pleased with the prayers, Sage Jahnu released her from his ear; and this day is thus known to be the rebirth of the River Ganga.

What rituals are performed on Ganga Saptami?

On Ganga Saptami, devotees worship Goddess Ganga and take bath in the river with the belief that it will rinse them of their past sins. People also offer Puja on the ghats and territories around the river. They perform the Ganga Puja with meditation and chant mantras asking for forgiveness for their sins and moksha for their late ancestors. Along with the Ganga Aarti, flower wreaths and diyas are released into the River Ganga. Because the flow of River Ganga was restricted to the Himalayas, but her tributaries broke out into various territories, the auspicious occasion of Ganga Saptami is celebrated with great pomp and joy in places where the river flows including Haridwar, Allahabad, Prayag, Varanasi, and Rishikesh. Devotees come from all across the nation to celebrate this occasion in such places. And those who cannot make it to any such places bathe by mixing the pious Gangajal into their water buckets.

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Which Rituals are Performed on Akshaya Tritiya

Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is one of the most auspicious occasions in Hinduism. Falling on the third day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha, the festival is to fall on 28^th of April this year. This festival is one of the most eagerly awaited ones by the Hindus. This is because this is one festival that is perfect for both buying and donating!

Investing on Akshaya Tritiya

The word ‘Akshaya’ itself means undiminishing, thus signifying that any work done on this day brings promising results and prosperity. This is why many people invest in new possessions on this day. They invest in gold, buy a new car, or purchase a new home or office on this day. People believe that buying these new assets on this promising day brings prosperity and success.

Donating on Akshaya Tritiya

Along with these gains, this occasion is also believed to abundantly bring to you what you give. This is why people consider this day one of the best ones for doing charity. A variety of things are donated on this day, each of which denotes a different significance.

·        Donating grains is believed to prevent one from dying an ill-timed death.

·        Donating food to the hungry is believed to earn lots of blessings.

·        Donating clothes is believed to increase one’s life.

·        Donating shoes is believed to attain a place in heaven.

·        Donating bedding is believed to bring in happiness in life.

·        Donating umbrellas is believed to safeguard one against various obstacles.

·        Donating water and betel nut to Brahmins is believed to bring wealth.

·        Donating seven coconuts is believed to offer salvation to ancestors.

·        Donating chandan is believed to avoid fatal accidents in life.

·        Donating kumkum is believed to increase the life of one’s husband.

·        Donating buttermilk is believed to increase one’s intellect.

You may donate any and all of these things to achieve more than materialistic gains, but you must remember that what you give today will be returned in manifold only when you are not expecting it. This means that whatever you do, you must do it with a pure heart, without any kind of greed or lust.

Pujas performed on Akshaya Tritiya

Akshaya Tritiya is one festival that is considered to be so auspicious that you need no muhurat to perform any kind of work on this day. Any deed performed on this day bears profits and growth. 

Also, a variety of Pujas are performed on this day to seek multiplied blessings.

·        Gaja Puja – This is the ritual where an elephant is worshipped to bring wealth, riches, and prosperity in life.

·        Ashwa Puja – This is the ritual where a horse is worshipped in order to bring optimism and peace of mind.

·        Gau Puja – This ritual involves worshipping a cow as she is considered the holiest animal in Hinduism.

·        Lakshmi Puja – This ritual involves worshipping Goddess Lakshmi as she is the ‘giver of wealth’. Therefore, this Puja brings an endless flow of wealth throughout the year.

·        Kuber Puja – This Puja shows reverence for Lord Kuber who is believed to shower wealth on his devotees. Therefore, this Puja is done to seek blessings of wealth, peace, prosperity, and happiness.

·        Griha Pravesh Puja – Many people plan to shift into or buy a new home and perform the Griha Pravesh Puja on this day so that the house is blessed with peace and happiness.

·        Engagement/Wedding – Lots of people believe that starting a new relationship can be no more auspicious than on this day, which is why they choose to get engaged or married by seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha.

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