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तत्त्द् गतिवशन्नित्यं यथा दृक्-तुल्यतां ग्रहाः।
प्रयान्ति तत्प्रवक्ष्यामि स्फ़ुटिकरणमादरात्॥
सुर्य सिद्धान्त ॥

यस्मिन् पक्षे यत्र काले येन दृग्गणितैक्यम्।
दृश्यते तेन पक्षेण कुर्यात्तिथ्यादिनिर्णयम्॥
वशिष्ठ॥

यात्राविवाहोत्सवजातकादौ खेटैः स्फुटैरेवफलस्फुटत्वम्।
स्यात्प्रोच्यते तेन नभश्चराणां स्फुटक्रिया दृग्गणितैक्यकृद्या॥
भास्कराचार्य॥

तिथिर्विष्णुस्तथा वारो नक्षत्रं विष्णुरेव च।
योगश्च करणं चैव सर्वं विष्णु मयं जगत्॥


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Saturday, January 24, 2009

Thai Poosam 2009

Reference: http://www.mypanchang.com/thaipoosam.php

About Thai Poosam Festival



There are several legends about the festival Thaipusam. Here are a few of them There was a demon named Tarakasura who had a boon that he can be killed only by shiva's son. Tarakasura gave a lot of trouble to the rishis and saints, and devatas. Lord Muruga (Kartikeya swami / Subramanyam swami) was called by his parents Lord Shiva and Parvati and given the job of destroying the Asuran. Lord Muruga set off with the blessings of his parents to destroy the demon. He took with him twelve weapons, eleven of which were given by his father Lord Shiva and the 'Vel' given by his mother Parvati. Lord Muruga destroyed Tarakasura on this Poosam Nakshatra day in the Tamil month of Thai (Sun in Makara rashi) and hence Thai Poosam is celebrated in all Murugan / Subramanyam temples.


Thai Poosam dates for 2009
  • USA, Canada, Europe: February 8th 2009
  • Africa, Gulf countries: February 8th 2009
  • India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka: February 8th 2009
  • China, Manglolia, Indonesia: February 8th 2009
  • Thiland, Vietnam, Hongkong: February 8th 2009
  • Malaysia: February 8th 2009
  • Singapore, Japan, Australia, Newzealand, Fiji: February 9th 2009

Friday, January 23, 2009

Bhishma Ekadashi 2009

(Reference: http://www.mypanchang.com/bhishmaekadashi.php)

Bhishma Ekadasi is an auspicious occasion, the birth day of Sri Vishnu Sahasra Nama Sthothram. This sthothram was revealed to Pandavas by Bhishma when he was on the bed of arrows, after the Mahabharatha war. Bhishma was lying on the bed of arrows. After the war, Pandavas approached Bhishma to teach them the higher principles of life and wisdom, from all his great experiences. Bhishma reveals Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra to Pandavas on Magha Suddha Ekadasi day in presence of Lord Krishna, showing Him and telling them that He is Lord of all Lords and praying Him with all 1000 names is all one can ever do to become more dear to Him which itself leads to salvation. Reciting it regularly or even listening to it is itself a great thing that empowers one with the strength to overcome all the difficulties and get on to the right path of Salvation. It is said that he who chants shri vishnu saharanama stotra three times a day he is freed from all worries and gets moksha. Many scholars have written bhashyam on vishnu saharanamam. It's important to understand meaning of vishnu saharanamam to get moksha. Important bhashyams are Sankara bhasyam, and Ramanuja bhashyam. Other bhashyam also exists.

Most temples will start twenty four hour (24 hours) continuous vishnu saharanamam chanting on this day with archana every hour or two. The fact of life is vishnu is everything. Hari-haryor bhedam nasti. There is no difference between hari and hara (shiva). Vishnu is the essense of everything. He is panchanga -- tithi, vaara, nakshatra, yoga and karana. He is time, space, and causation. He is the one who controls maya. We all start our pujas worshipping lord ganesha. But during the end rights only god is worshipped is lord vishnu. Vishnu gives moksha. That is his department. That's because he is everything we need to be vishnumaya. We can be vishnumaya only when we engage ourself into his endless ocean of vishnu's names. The best thing to do is on this day is chant vishnu saharanama on this day. One can find MP3 version of vishnusaharanama online or nearby stores.

When is Bhishma Ekadashi in 2009?

Usa, Canada, Europe: February 5 2009.
Middle East, Africa, India, China, Japan, Australia, NewZeland, Fiji: February 6th 2009

Want more details on other festivals?

Please visit http://www.mypanchang.com/hindufestivals2009.php

Important Links about vishnu saharanama:
http://www.sanskritdocuments.org/all_pdf/vsahasranew.pdf
http://www.prapatti.com/slokas/sanskrit/vishnusahasranaamam.pdf

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Ratha Saptami 2009



Reference: http://www.mypanchang.com/

Lord surya (sun) incarnated as lord vishnu on this day. Lord vishnu is decorated as lord sun on this day. Most vishnu temple will decorate lord vishnu as lord sun (Alankaram) on this day. Most temples will perform 'Aruna prashna' parayana on this day. Please visit your nearest vishnu or sun temple. If you are in seattle area please visit http://www.htccwa.org/ ( Hindu Temple and Cultural Center, WA) on this day.

Observance dates of Ratha Saptami in 2009:

  • USA, Canada, West-Indies: February 1st 2009
  • Rest of the word: February 2nd 2009

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

February 9, 2009 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

Reference: http://www.mypanchang.com/feb092009eclipse.php

What is penumbral lunar eclipse?

The shadow of the Earth can be divided into two distinctive parts: the umbra and penumbra. Within the umbra, there is no direct solar radiation. However, as a result of the Sun's large angular size, solar illumination is only partially blocked in the outer portion of the Earth's shadow, which is given the name penumbra.

A penumbra refers to a partially shaded outer region of a shadow that an object casts. A penumbral eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's penumbra. A penumbral eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the faint penumbral portion of the earth’s shadow. The lunar surface is not completely shadowed by the earth’s umbra (darkest part of a shadow). Instead, observers see only the slightest dimming near the lunar limb closest to the umbra. The eclipse may be undetectable unless at least half of the moon enters the penumbra. The penumbra does not cause any noticeable darkening of the Moon's surface, though some may argue it turns a little yellow. A special type of penumbral eclipse is a total penumbral eclipse, during which the Moon lies exclusively within the Earth's penumbra. Total penumbral eclipses are rare, and when these occur, that portion of the Moon which is closest to the umbra can appear somewhat darker than the rest of the Moon.

For Visiblity Path Click here

The eclipse will not be visible in Eastern Canada and the eastern USA will miss the eclipse entirely since the eclipse begins after moonset. It is visible in the western Canada and the USA will have the best views with moonset occurring sometime after mid-eclipse. It's also visible in western, central, mountain timezones of the united states and canada along with certain parts of eastern usa and canada( Please check visibility map). To catch the entire event, one must be in Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, or East Asia. Eclipse will be visible in India as well. Please click here for eclipse Visiblity Path.

Precautions for pregnant women:

When eclipse is visible there is a punyah kala. If eclipse is not visible in your area then there is no punyakala and hence she doesn't have to worry about what to observe in eclipse all together. If an eclipse is visible in your area then she shouldn't go out during eclipse, stay home, Not to eat or drink anything except regular medications. Keep kusha grass (darbhi) with her. let her sit or lay on darbhi/kusha grass (one or two may be fine). Chant god's name. Sanatana gopala mantra will be very good to chant during this times. Pray to lord. If required take rest.

Sanatana gopala mantra for pregnant women:

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं ग्लौं देवकीसुत गोविन्द वासुदेव जगत्पते।
देहि मे तनयं कृष्ण त्वामहं शरणं गतः॥

om śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ devakīsuta govinda vāsudeva jagatpate

dehi me tanayaṁ kṛṣṇa tvāmahaṁ śaraṇaṁ gataḥ

Eclipse InformationGMTINDIA
GMT
+5.30
PST
GMT-8.0
MST
GMT-7.00
CST
GMT-6.00
EST
GMT-5.00
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Begin:
End:
Feb 09 12:36
Feb 09 16:40
Feb 09 18:06
Feb 09 22:10
Feb 09 04:36
Feb 09 08:40
Feb 09 05:36
Feb 09 09:40
Feb 09 06:36
Feb 09 10:40
Feb 09 07:36
Feb 09 11:40

Eclipse results for twelve signs:

It's happening in karka rashi and ashlesha nakshatra and it's bad for karka rashi and ashlesha nakshatra people.

Mesh: Bad
Vrishabha: Good
Mithuna: Medium
Karka: Bad
Sinha:Bad
Kanya: Good
Tula: Good
Vrischik:Medium
Dhanu: Bad
Makar: Medium
Kumbha: Good
Mina: Medium

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Januarry 26, 2009 Annular Solar Eclipse

Reference: http://www.mypanchang.com/jan26eclipse.php

For Jan 26th eclipse ..... Not Visible in the United States.

For Visiblity Path Click here
Countries where it's visible click here

Precautions for pregnant women:When eclipse is visible there is a punyah kala. If eclipse is not visible in your area then there is no punyakala and hence she doesn't have to worry about what to observe in eclipse all together. If an eclipse is visible in your area then she shouldn't go out during eclipse, stay home, Not to eat or drink anything except regular medications. Keep kusha grass (darbhi) with her. let her sit or lay on darbhi/kusha grass (one or two may be fine). Chant god's name. Sanatana gopala mantra will be very good to chant during this times. Pray to lord. If required take rest.

Sanatana gopala mantra for pregnant women:

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं ग्लौं देवकीसुत गोविन्द वासुदेव जगत्पते।
देहि मे तनयं कृष्ण त्वामहं शरणं गतः॥

om śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ glauṁ devakīsuta govinda vāsudeva jagatpate
dehi me tanayaṁ kṛṣṇa tvāmahaṁ śaraṇaṁ gataḥ

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