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Kartik in North India and Muruga in South India – The differences

Lord Muruga, the son of Lord Shiva, is popularly known as Kartik in North India . In South India , Kartik is also known as Subrahmanya and Skanda. There are some major differences the way in which Lord Kartik is worshipped in North and South India . The worship of Kartik is more popular in South India , especially among Tamilians and Malayalis (Tamil Nadu and Kerala). Kartik is worshipped in North India but not anywhere near the way in which he is worshipped in South India . Legend has it that Lord Kartik once felt that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati showered more love on Ganesha and therefore he decided to leave Kailas and move to South India. Lord Shiva tried to pacify Him but Kartik was firm about His decision. He reached the hills of South India and decided to live there and the people there called him, Murugan – the divine youth. In due course, Muruga married Devayani, also known as Sena, the daughter of Indra. He also married Valli, a tribal girl. Muruga is belie

Heera Shankh Benefits - Dakshinavarti Heera Shankh

Heera Shankh is naturally occurring Dakshinavarti Shankh. It is found in the rocks and mountains. One of the most important benefits of Heera Shankh is that it helps in attracting the blessing of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity in Hindu religion. A person who possess the Heera Shankh and worships it at home or in business place or shop will be blessed with wealth, luck and fortune. It also protects the person from all sorts of bad luck. Dakshinavarti Heera Shankh is a very rare conch and is also known as Pahadi Shankh as it is found in mountains. The conch is usually discovered in those regions which was earlier under water for a very long period. The conch has a sparkling shine in opening. The outer portion is dull but the inner portion shines.

Venus Remedies in Astrology – Venus Remedy in Lal Kitab

The most important Venus Remedy is to offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi and to Shukra Navgraha on Fridays. The most important Venus Remedies mentioned in Lal Kitab, an authority text on Astrology, is to donate white barely for 43 days. It should be donated to a poor person or given away in charity. Items that can be donated for quick relief includes ghee, curd, camphor, curd-like pearl, sand and white butter. Anyone of the above said items should be donated for 43 days without break to a poor person, or to a temple or sacred place or thrown into a river. Doing selfless service, helping unhealthy people, taking care of animals are all part of Venus remedies.

Moon Remedies in Vedic Astrology – Moon Remedy in Lal Kitab

The most important Moon Remedy is to offer prayers to Shiva and Chandra, moon god, on Mondays. The other important Moon Remedies mentioned in Lal Kitab, an authority text on Astrology, is to place a small vessel of milk under the pillow at night and water the keekar tree (babul) with that milk in the morning. This should be performed for 43 days. Items that can be donated for quick relief includes rice, silver, milk and milk-white pearl. Anyone of the above said items should be donated for 43 days without break to a poor person, or to a temple or sacred place or thrown into a river. Wearing milky white dress and offering Shiva worship is highly meritorious. 

Jupiter Remedies in Astrology

The most important Jupiter Remedy is to offer prayers to Brihaspati or Guru on Thursdays. One of the important Jupiter remedies suggested in Lal Kitab is to put a little saffron in a drop of milk, paste it on navel, put a dot on forehead with it and also consume it. Items that can be donated for quick relief include Daal Chana (yellow lentil), saffron and gold. Anyone of the above said items should be donated for 43 days without break to a poor person, or to a temple or sacred place or thrown into a river. Wearing yellow color dress and offering prayers to Bhagvan Vishnu is highly meritorious. 

Lal Kitab Shani ke Upay – Saturn Related Solution in Lal Kitab

Shani ke Upay in Lal Kitab or Saturn related remedies or solutions in Lal Kitab is given below: The most important Shani Remedy is to offer prayers to Hanuman on Saturdays. Other Shani Remedies are donating mustard of sarson for 43 days without break. It can be donated to needy people or to a sacred place or thrown into a river. Other items that can be donated include Urad (black lentil), sesame seeds, iron, leather goods, timber and coal. Anyone of the above said items should be donated for 43 days without break to a poor person, or to a temple or sacred place or thrown into a river. You can also observe puja and prayers dedicated to Bhairav form of Shiva.

Mars Remedies – Weak Planet Mars Remedies in Astrology

The most important Mars Remedy is to offer prayers to Shiva especially on Tuesdays. Other Mars Remedies to overcome weak planet Mars in Horoscope and astrology are throwing sweet bread or remoras (sweet made of jaggery and til) into river. It should be done for 43 days without a break. Other items that can be donated include Masur daal (red lentil), red thing, red coral. Anyone of the above said items should be donated for 43 days without break to a poor person, or to a temple or sacred place or thrown into a river. You can also observe puja and prayers dedicated to Hanuman on Tuesdays. Chanting Gayatri Paath and wearing red color dress are meritorious. 

Shani Remedies

The most important Shani Remedy is to offer prayers to Hanuman on Saturdays. Other Shani Remedies are donating mustard of sarson for 43 days without break. It can be donated to needy people or to a sacred place or thrown into a river. Other items that can be donated include Urad (black lentil), sesame seeds, iron, leather goods, timber and coal. Anyone of the above said items should be donated for 43 days without break to a poor person, or to a temple or sacred place or thrown into a river. You can also observe puja and prayers dedicated to Bhairav form of Shiva. Wearing black color dress and respecting elders is also a quick Shani remedy. Offering prayers at Shani Temple in Tirunallur in Pondicherry is considered highly meritorious as Shani Bhagvan is here in blessing posture.

Vetal Worship in Hinduism

Vetal is worshipped as the main deity in temples in Goa and certain regions in coastal Maharashtra and Karnataka. In the coastal regions Vetal is believed to be the deity who is worshiped to overcome storms. He also helps in trade and commerce. He was widely patronized by merchants who ventured out into the sea to do business. He is also very popular village deity. He is the guardian of the village and he moves around the village at night and keeps vigil on the property of the devotees. As he moves around the village his sandals get worn out and devotees take a vow to offer sandals to the deity. Vetal is widely worshipped as parviar devata or Panchyatan – worshipped as subsidiary deity in many temples in India . The murti of Vetal is four armed and hold sword, shield and a bowl. One hand is in blessing posture. In some images he has a beard, mustache and a crown. A scorpion is shown on the abdomen in some murtis. Vetal is today widely part of Bhuaradhana. He is the c

Story - Hanuman Plays Veena Melts Stone To Humble Pride Of Sage Narada

It is said that good music can melt even stone. Hanuman one’s displayed this to humble the pride of Sage Narada, who used to go around proclaiming that he is the greatest musician and Veena player. Sage Narada was proud of his talent in music and used to play his Veena to impress others. He used to claim that he is the greatest musician in the world. Legend has it that once Sage Narada reached Kadali Vanam, the abode of Hanuman. He came with the intention to show his talent in music before Hanuman who was also a good musician. The Sage then displayed his talent in Veena. Hanuman then took the Veena and started playing the Malahari raga. The way in which Hanuman played the Veena was so impressive that the stone on which Sage Narada was sitting melted. Hanuman then played the Bilahari Raga, the stone started to take its old form, and Sage Narada was trapped in it. Hanuman then had to play the Malahari Raga again to release Narada from inside the rock. After this incide

Lehsunia Mantra – Lehsunia Stone Ring Prayer Before Wearing

The mantra or prayer associated with birthstone Lahsuniya is dedicated to Ketu or Dragon’s Tail. The mantra should be chanted before wearing the Lehsunia ring. It will help in attaining wealth, name, fame, honor and good health. Chanting the mantra and wearing the Lehsunia ring will help in curing skin diseases Lahsuniya Ring Mantra is -  Om kem ketave namah (ॐ कीं केतवे नमः)

Shravana Nakshatra Female Characteristics – Sravana Birth Star Born Female Character

One of the most important characteristics of Shravana Nakshatra born female is that they will have good knowledge of science. Another important character of the birth star is that they will be rich. Other Sravana Nakshatra Female Characteristics are given below: Shravana Nakshatra Female Prime importance to truth and integrity. Will become famous. Will have lot enemies. Will stay away from home. Will marry as per desire. Will have good earning but there will be lot of spending too. Will be spiritual. Will get married quickly. Might face eye related health issues. Will garner respect from friends and colleagues.

Ghosts In Hindu Religion – The Preta Concept In Hinduism

Ghost in Hinduism is referred as 'bhoot', ‘preta’, ‘pey’, ‘pret’ or ‘pretam.’ Do Hindus believe in ghosts? It depends on the individual but it is believed that majority believe in ghosts. The concept of ghosts in Hindu religion is often associated with those people who had an unnatural death like murder, accident, etc and those dead people who were not given proper Hindu death rituals like Shraddha or Tarpan. In Hinduism, there is the concept of Kshooshma shareera apart from the physical body. This Kshooshma shareera is a sort of carbon copy of all the impressions of the five senses of the physical body. It is said in the Brahma Sutra that this acquired impressions is carried by the soul when it leaves the body. What is left of these impressions on natural world, also referred as pinda shareeram, are completely destroyed through the various rituals performed to the dead in Hindu religion. So the primary aim of Hindu death rituals is to destroy all the imp