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Goddess Harsiddhi – About Harsiddhi Mata

Goddess Harsiddhi is a manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. She is identified with Goddess Annapurna. The most famous temple dedicated to Harsiddhi Mata is located in Ujjain . The story associated with Goddess Harsiddhi begins with Shiva roaming around the universe with the body of Goddess Sati, who self immolated at the yajna of Daksha. To keep the balance of the universe and to bring back Shiva into worldly life, the body of Sati was cut into several pieces. Goddess Harsiddhi temple is located where the elbow of Goddess Sati fell. Harsiddhi also means one who vanquishes all Adharma. Legend has it that once two demons named, Chand and Prachand, tried to attack Kailash. On Shiva’s command Goddess Chandi destroyed the two demons. A happy Shiva then called her Harsiddhi.

Manu Devi Aarti – Prayers and Mantras Dedicated to Goddess Manu Devi in Marathi

Goddess Manu Devi is the family deity of many families in Maharashtra . Below is the pdf file containing Manu Devi Aart, other prayers and mantras dedicated to the goddess in Marathi text. The text has been provided by the official website of Goddess Mau Devi Temple in Satpuda Ranges near Jalgaon in Maharashtra . Link – Manu Devi Aarti – Prayers and Mantras in pdf

Birthstone for February Born Male and Female – Gem Stone for February

Each person born in a particular month has a birthstone or gem stone dedicated to them. For male and female born in February, the birthstone is amethyst. Wearing Amethyst stone is lucky for both girls and boys born in the month. Amethyst is known as Katela in Hindi and other regional languages in India . You can also wear Amethyst during date, engagement and other functions. Wearing Amethyst stone in ring or chain for interviews, competitions etc are lucky for February Born. For financial solutions, freedom from debt, for attain wealth etc., you can wear Amethyst stone.

Lucky Color for February Born – Which is the lucky color for February born people?

Which is the lucky color for February born people? The lucky color for February born male and female is Purple. Wearing purple dress and purple color stones are good for February born men and women. You can also other shades of purple color during date, engagement and other functions. Wearing purple dress for interviews, competitions etc are lucky for February Born. For financial solutions, freedom from debt, for attain wealth etc., you can wear purple color stones

Birthstone for Dhanu Rashi – Which is the gem stone for Dhanu Rashi Zodiac?

Birthstone for Dhanu Rashi is based on its ruler Guru or Shukra. The stone can protect this rashi born people from the negative effects of Guru and helps in garnering the positive energy of Shukra, one of the navgrahas in Hindu astrology. The birthstone for Dhanu Rashi is Yellow Sapphire. The gemstone is known as Pushkaraj or Pushiaragam or Pukhraj in regional languages in  India . Wearing the birth stone helps Dhanu Rashi people in their career. It improves health and gives mental strength. It also provides peace and prosperity.

Birthstone for Sagittarius Zodiac – Which is the gemstone for Sagittarius Zodiac?

Birthstone for Sagittarius Zodiac is based on its ruler Jupiter. The stone can protect this rashi born people from the negative effects of Jupiter planet and helps in garnering the positive energy of Jupiter, one of the navgrahas in Hindu astrology. The birthstone for Sagittarius Zodiac is Yellow Sapphire. The gemstone is known as Pushkaraj or Pushiaragam or Pukhraj in regional languages in  India . Wearing the birth stone helps Sagittarius Zodiac people in their career. It improves health, and gives mental strength. It also ushers in peace and prosperity. 

Marriage Atham Nakshatram Female – Suitable Matching Stars for Atham Nakshatram Born Girl

Matching stars for Atham Nakshatram born girl as per Kerala/Malayalam jyothisham is given below. It must be noted that the matching star is for female born in Atham Nakshatram only. It is not for male born in the star. Matching Star for Atham Nakshatra female are: Ashwathy, Bharani, Kartika, Rohini, Makayiram, Tiruvathira, Punirtham, Pooyam, Ayiliyam, Makam, Pooram, Chithira, Vishakam ¾, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradam ¼, Avittam last half, Pooruruttathi, Uthrittathi and Revathi.

Marriage Uthram Nakshatram Female – Suitable Matching Stars for Uthram Nakshatram Born Girl

Matching stars for Uthram Nakshatram born girl as per Kerala/Malayalam jyothisham is given below. It must be noted that the matching star is for female born in Uthram Nakshatram only. It is not for male born in the star. Uthram Nakshatra first quarter is in Chinga kurru or Leo zodiac. The next three quarter is in Kanni Kurru or Virgo Zodiac.  Uthram Nakshatra first quarter born girl: Ashwathy, Bharani, Kartika, Rohini, Makayiram, Tiruvathira, Punirtham, Pooyam, Ayiliyam, Makam, Pooram, Uthram, Chothi, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradam,  Chathayam, Pooruruttathi last quarter, Uthrittathi and Revati. – born boys are suitable for Uthram Nakshatra first quarter born female. Uthram Nakshatra last three quarter born girl: Ashwathy, Barani, Kartika, Rohini, Makayiram, Tiruvathira, Punirtham, Pooyam, Ayiliyam, Makam, Pooram, Uthram, Atham, Chithira first half, Chothi, Aniham, Triketta, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradam, Tiruonam, Chathyam, Pooruruttathi last quarter, Uthrattathi and Revath

Vishnu Purana in English in pdf format – Download Vishnu Puran pdf in English

Vishnu Purana is one among the most important Puranas and it narrates the stories associated with Hindu God Vishnu and creation. You can download Vishnu Purana in pdf in English for free from the Ved Puran website. Reading Vishnu Puran daily and on auspicious days associated with Vishnu is considered highly rewarding. The Purana is also read on Ekadasi fasting day by Hindus around the world. Link - Vishnu Purana in English in pdf format

Story of Shakti Peeth – Reason For 51 Shakti Peethas Of Mother Goddess In Hinduism

Shakti Peethas are sacred places associated with Goddess Shakti in Hinduism. There are 51 Shakti Peeth (please note that as per some texts there are 52 Shakti Peethas) and majority of them are located in India . A couple of them are located in Pakistan and Bangladesh . Here is the story of the Shakti Peethas along with reason for its origin. According to ancient Hindu scriptures, Daksha Prajapati did not approve of the marriage between his daughter Sati and Mahadev Shiva. After Sati got married to Shiva, he organized a 'yajna', a great sacrifice, and invited all the deities, heavenly creations and dignitaries, except Sati and Shiva. Sati wanted to find out why her husband was not invited to the yajna. Shiva warned Sati that the sole aim of the yajna was to insult him and she should not go there as she will be insulted.In spite of Shiva’s warning Sati went to enquire about it with her father, and as predicted by Shiva she was insulted by Daksha.  As Sati con