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Goddess Ragnya Devi – About Hindu Goddess Ragnya Bhagwati

Goddess Ragnya Bhagwati is the titular goddess of millions of Hindus in Jammu and Kashmir. She is the manifestation of Mother Goddess Adi Shakti. The story of Goddess Ragnya Devi is found in the Hindu Scripture Bringesh Samhita. She is the Mother from whose cosmic womb every single living form appears. The glory of the Goddess is narrated by Lord Shiva to Goddess Parvati and it is found in the Maha Ragnya Pradbhurbhav chapter in the Bringesh Samhita. Shiva gives out the secret of Goddess Ragnya Devi to Goddess Parvati. Story of Goddess Ragnya Devi The Devi was first worshiped by the demon king Ravana of Ramayana. Ravana once performed intense penance to please Shiva. When Shiva appeared before him as boon he requested Shiva to bless him with the ever presence of Adi Shakti in his kingdom. Shiva gave the boon and Mother Goddess Adi Shakti started residing in Lanka. The prosperity of Lanka was due to the presence of the Goddess. But the abduction of Mata Sita a

10 Tips to Get the Blessings of Surya Bhagavan in Hinduism

Sunday, Ravivar, is considered the ideal day to worship in Hinduism. Surya is the ruler of the Navgrahas or nine planets in Hindu astrology. Worship of sun helps in alleviating numerous problems in life. When the position of sun is ideal in a horoscope, the person will attain high position and he will gain respect in society. When sun is in a favorable position in the horoscope, a person will get relief from various diseases. When the sun is in an unfavorable position, the person will face several difficulties including financial, emotional, job and heath related. Making roti, or chapati, out of wheat and jaggery and offering it to Vishnu and Surya on Sunday helps in overcoming difficulties. A roti should be eaten by the devotee as Prasad. Rest of the rotis should be distributed among poor people. Making besan laddoo and offering it to Surya Bhagavan is considered highly meritorious. Another offering that is made to Sun god on Sunday is Barfi.