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What To Do On Karwa Chauth Day If Moon Is Not Seen Due To Rain Or Dark Clouds?

Karwa Chauth Vrat, fasting, is ended by offering arghya to the moon. Due to rain or dark clouds the moon will not be visible in some regions. So, what to do on Karwa Chauth if moon is not seen. First of all women should find out the moonrise time on the day. It can be got from panchangs, calendar and from various online sources. In 2023, the moonrise time in India is between 7:43 PM and 8:23 PM. The ideal time to break the fast is 8:00 PM on November 1, 2023. The time varies by few minutes in different towns and cities in India. At the moonrise time face the direction in which moon was last seen. You can offer arghya in this direction and break the fast by sipping water. करवा चौथ के दिन यदि बादल चांद को ढक ले तो उस समय व्रती महिलाओं को चन्द्रोदय के समय का अनुमान होना चाहिए। इसके लिए वह पंचांग की सहायता ले सकती हैं। चांद यदि नहीं दिखाई देता है तो चन्द्रोदय के   अनुमानित समय और दिशा में मुख करके चांद का स्मरण करें। फिर अपने पति

Diwali Pushya Nakshatra 2024 Date and Time – Purchase of Account Books and Gold in October 2024

Pushya Nakshatra during Diwali is chosen by many people to buy new account books and gold. People also make investments during the Shubh time on the day. Diwali Pushya Nakshatra 2024 date and time is October 24 and October 25, 2024, Thursday and Friday . It is considered highly auspicious for beginning new ventures, investments and purchases. Pushya, or Pushyami or Pusya, is one among the 27 nakshatras as per traditional Hindu astrology. In 2024, Diwali pushya nakshatra is doubly auspicious as there is Guru Pushya Amrit yoga on Thursday October 24, 2024. Diwali Pushya Nakshatra 2024 Time Pushya Nakshatra time is from 11:38 AM on October 24 to 12:22 PM on October 25, 2024 in North, South and Eastern parts of India. The time is 6:16 AM on October 24 to 7:40 AM on October 25 in western parts of India (Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat).  Pushya Nakshatra during Diwali is considered ideal to buy account books, gold and silver.  According to Hindu astrology, the favorable al

Shatabhisha Nakshatra 2023 predictions – Satabhisha or Shatataraka Nakshatra in 2023

Shatabhisha Nakshatra 2023 predictions are based on Hindu astrology – Kumbha Rashi. Shatabhisha Nakshatra pada 1 born Kumbha Rashi people will face job related problems this year. There will be severe career issues. Satabhisha or Shatataraka Nakshatra pada 2 Kumbha Rashi born people will need to give more attention to money matters. Shatabhisha Nakshatra pada 3 Kumbha Rashi born will be lucky in stocks and lottery. Shatabhisha nakshatra pada 4 Kumbha Rashi born people will need to be careful with their words as it might cause personal and professional problems. Good months are January, March, June, August and December 2023. July, September and November 2023 are bad months. February, April, May and October 2023 will be stagnant period with not much gain. Avoid plans of quitting the present job and trying for a new one. Some of you will be taking up further studies for gaining promotion and moving ahead in career. Avoid taking rebellious stand and learn to move ahead by accepting realit

Kadamba Tree and Murugan – Why Muruga Is Known As Kadamban?

Kadamba tree, also known as Vellai Kadambu in Tamil and common bur flower tree in English, is associated with Murugan or Subrahmanya. According to ‘Thirumurugatrupadai’ (an ancient intensely devotional Tamil poem in the Sangam literature genre entirely dedicated to Muruga by Nakkiranar), Murugan is pleased to wear garlands of red kadamba flowers. He also dwells in the tree, thus acquiring the name Kadamban. ‘Thirumurugatrupadai’ (225) states that the Kadamba tree smiling with new blossoms is one of the places frequently visited by Murugan. There is a popular belief that worshipping Kadamba tree is equal to worshipping Murugan. Gohitayani, a nurse of Skanda or Muruga, is worshipped under a Kadamba tree. There are many references connecting Kadamba tree with Murugan in the Sangam literature.

Hindu God Shrinathji Murti - Porcelain Figurine from Lladro – Shrinathji Idol from Lladro

Lladro is a world famous Spanish Company noted for high quality porcelain figurines. Lladro during the past couple of years released murtis of various gods in Hinduism. Now as part of the Lladro collections, Lord Shrinathji idol has been released and it is a limited edition. The murti of Hindu God Shrinathji is priced at Rupees 950,000/-. The murti is available for purchase at online Lladro store and in outlets in major cities. Shrinathji is a manifestation of Krishna, one of Hinduism’s most venerated deities, incarnated in a seven-year-old boy. Shrinathji is a grace-filled divinity, the balanced abode of contradictions. He is a child, yet he supports the world. He is both pond and lotus, he is all things at once. Exquisitely faithful to traditional iconography, this majestic depiction in porcelain stands out for its sumptuous decoration and also for the dazzling ornamental wealth of a god who represents pure bliss. A wide range of finishes were using in making this impressive sculpt

Dhanishta Nakshatra 2023 predictions

Dhanishta Nakshatra 2023 predictions are based on Hindu astrology – Makar Rashi and Kumbha Rashi. Dhanishta Nakshatra pada 1 born Makar Rashi born people will need to be careful about financial and property dealings. Dhanishta Nakshatra pada 2 Makar Rashi born people will face some relationship issues. Dhanishta Nakshatra pada 3 Kumbha Rashi born people will see a secret being revealed. Dhanishta nakshatra pada 4 Kumbha Rashi born people will face some money related problems. Good months are February, April, June, August and October 2023. January, July, September and November 2023 are bad months. March, May and December 2023 will be stagnant period with not much gain. Dhanishta nakshatra people will see lot of positives and some minor hiccups in 2023. Some outstanding issues at the workplace will be sorted out. There will be new job opportunities with extra income. Those in administration will appreciate your efforts. Those looking to achieve success will need to make a disciplined ap

Karashtami - Khara Ashtami

Karashtami is observed on the Ashtami day (eighth day of waning phase of moon) during the Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month as per traditional Marathi calendar. Karashtami 2024 date is October 24. The corresponding period in North India is the Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. On Karashtami day, people worship Bhaldevi and women of certain Hindu communities observe a fast. Karashtami ritual is more popular in Maharashtra . For some Hindu communities in Maharashtra , Karashtami marks the beginning of Diwali festival. A special Kher is prepared on the day and it distributed as ‘Prasad.’

Niyoga – A Type Of Practice For Progeny

Niyoga is a type of practice for progeny (children) to continue the family lineage. Through niyoga a wife or a widow was allowed to bring forth a son through co-habitation with an appointed male. This arrangement was made at the behest of the clan elders or the preceptor of a community. Some of the prerequisites for niyoga were The husband, whether living or dead, had no son The niyogin (appointee) was a brother or a sapinda (a kinsman connected by the offering of the funeral rice ball to the manes of certain relation), or a sagotra (a kinsman from a common ancestor). The sole purpose of co-habitation was to get the progeny to continue the lineage. The offspring of the union was considered to belong to the woman’s husband. There were injunctions to be followed to ensure that such unions did not degenerate into promiscuity. The association could continue only until a son was born. Afterwards, the relationship was deemed to be that between a father-in-law and a daughter-in-law. I

C V Vaidya – Marathi And English Writer

C V Vaidya Bharatacharya was a prolific Marathi and English writer. He was born in 1861 at Kalyan near Mumbai, Maharashtra. He was educated at Mumbai, had a brilliant academic career, and won several prizes and scholarships. He earned MA and LLB at the Bombay University and practices as a lawyer for some time before being appointed a judge at Ujjain in 1887. Later he became the chief justice of the High Court of Gwalior State from 1896 – 1905 CE. C V Vaidya Bharatacharya was a prolific writer in English and Marathi. His works included Sri Rama Charitra, Mahabharataca Upasamhar (epilogue of the Mahabharata), Madhya Yugin Bharat and Hindu Dharmache Svarupa in Marathi. Those in English include History of Sanskrit Literature, Riddle of Ramayana, History of Medieval Hindu India, Mahabharata – A Criticism, Epic India, and Shivaji, the founder of Marathi Swaraj. He also wrote a novel, Durdaivi Rangu, and a play, Samyogita, both in Marathi. He died in 1938 CE.

Shravana Nakshatra 2023 predictions

Shravana Nakshatra 2023 predictions are based on Hindu astrology – Makar Rashi. Shravana Nakshatra pada 1 born Makar Rashi people people will make good friendship or find an ideal partner. Shravana Nakshatra pada 2 Makar Rashi born people will face financial damage through property or vehicle. Shravana Nakshatra pada 3 Makar Rashi born will turn spiritual after a life-changing incident. Shravana nakshatra pada 4 Makar Rashi born people will see relatives or friends ditching you when you need them the most. Good months are January, August, September and December 2023.  March, April, July, October and November 2023 are bad months. February, May, and June 2023 will be stagnant period with not much gain. Professionals will be able to complete jobs within the stipulated time. Business people and professionals will be implementing new ideas with good results. Goals will be achieved through hard work. There will be increase in business volume and profit. At the workplace, you will get opport

Tula Sankramana 2024 date – Kaveri Tula Sankramana

Tula Sankramana is of great importance at the origin of Kaveri River near Kodagu in Karnataka. Tula Sankramana 2024 date is October 17. Time is at 9:59 PM on Oct 17. Please note that the holy bath will be taken in the morning of October 18 too. Kaveri Tula Sankramana day is famous for Theerthodbhava. It is a unique annual spectacle that happens on the foothills of Brahmagiri Hills at Talakaveri in Coorg (Kodagu) in Karnataka. On the day holy water gushes from Brahmakundike, a small concave shape hole, on the Brahmagiri Hills at Talakaveri in Kodagu. Brahmakundike is the source of  Kaveri   River .  Devotees can take holy dip in a pond that is located at Brahmakundike. The holy event also marks the beginning of the month long Kaveri Jatra. Thousands of devotees tonsure their head and take holy dip in the pond. As part of the Kaveri Jatra, people perform holy dip at Triveni Sangama, confluence of the three rivers — Cauvery, Kannike and Sujyoti — and offer prayers at the Bha

Dreaming Of My Dead Sister Smiling – Meaning

Dreaming of my dead sister smiling is a positive sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means your sister has forgiven you. It also means you will achieve success and desire fulfillment in near future. Dreams of my dead sister smiling also means your sister is asking you to keep the promise you made. Dream of dead sister smiling and you are not seen in the dream means you are doing something right and you just need to keep following the path. Dreaming of dead sister smiling and you see yourself in the dream means you will achieve something but you will not be happy as an important person responsible for that achievement will be missing. Dreams of dead sister smiling and you wake up terrified or sad means you are doing something illegal or bad and you need to stop it as it will result in huge problems. Dreaming of dead sister smiling and you wake up happy means you will complete an important task in your life soon. You will get confidence and energy to overcome

Dreaming Of New Sarees – Meaning

Dreaming of new sarees is good and positive dream as per dream meaning and interpretation. It is a sign of travel, change of fortune and new places. The dream also means new happenings in life including vacation or marriage. Dreams of new sarees are also associated with desire fulfillment. Dream of new sarees and if it is like an office wear means interviews, new job or better opportunities. The dream also means financial gains or visiting financial institutions. Dreaming of new sarees and they are colorful means marriage, new relationship and new hope. It also means parties and happy times. Dream of new sarees and you do not like it is associated with forced change or other people might start taking control of your life. Dreaming of new sarees and you wake up happy means you will receive costly gifts. It also means you will be participating in a function. It also means you will be happy for someone.

Some Tips To Have Better Concentration

Concentration of mind does not happen spontaneously. Indeed, it is a great challenge and calls for discipline. Nothing can be more challenging than mind control. Here are few tips to have better concentration. Faith in oneself: Mind discipline is a great challenge. Mind control is nothing short of attempting to change the course of a river. The task becomes simpler to the extent we identify ourselves with buddhi and try to anchor ourselves in our true Self, the Atman. Minus this faith in ourselves, no faith in God can be meaningful. Attitude towards work: Work can be a great spiritual discipline if during work we can observe the workings of our mind. The mind has an inherent tendency to flit across thoughts. The motion becomes perceptible especially when we do repetitive work. Such an observation can strengthen the ‘witness attitude’ towards the mind and facilitate the awakening of buddhi. Swami Vivekananda tells us the secret of work: ‘When you are doing any work, do not think o

Dreaming Of News Of Death – Meaning

Dreaming of news of death is a bad omen and warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means mental tension, thinking negatively about future and fearing about imaginary accidents or problems or health issues. It also means you will be worried about the health and safety of your family members. Dreams of news of a death are a sign that you are getting mentally weak. Dreams of news of death and you see yourself in the dream means death in your family or area or of a friend. It also means you will hear sad news. Dreaming of news of death and you are not seen in the dream means you will face sudden health issues. It also means you will face life threatening accidents or attack. Dream of news of death and for some reason you wake up happy is a sign that you will become victim of a prank. It also means people will play with your emotions. Dreams of news of death and you are hearing it from unknown people means strangers will create problems in your life.

Dreaming Of New Toothbrush – Meaning

Dreaming of new toothbrush is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will realize the futility of certain believes and you will try to get rid of them or replace with something you now think is better. It also means you will have to give up something you valued. Dreams of new toothbrush also mean you will get a new beginning and better opportunity. Dream of new toothbrush and you have seen it before or you are using it means sudden change in life. It also means you coming under the influence of someone or something. Dreaming of new toothbrush and it is an unknown place means travel or transfer. It also means going on vacation. Dreams of new toothbrush and you wake up terrified or angry means you will be replaced. It also means someone forcibly taking away something. It also means you will have to obey someone and sacrifice your likes.

Dreaming of New Teeth Growing – Meaning

Dreaming of new teeth growing is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will get opportunity to come back. It also means second opportunity. Something will be destroyed and it will be replaced giving you success. Dreams of new teeth growing mean you will have to sacrifice something for a better future. Dream of new teeth growing and you are seen in the dream means you will experience something new in life. It also means opportunity to start afresh. The dreams remaining positive will help you in near future. Dreaming of new teeth growing and you are not seen in the dream means negative thoughts and actions will destroy an opportunity. The dream also means you missing out on something important. Dreams of new teeth growing and there are other people in the dream means birth and happiness in the family. Dream of new teeth growing in your mouth in wrong place means extra responsibility or complications due to arrival of someone. It also means somet

18 October 2022 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Tuesday, 18 October 2022 – It is Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 10:13 AM on October 18. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 12:16 PM on October 19. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on October 18, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Punarvasu or Punartham nakshatra till 4:49 AM on October 18. Then onward it is Pushya or Poosam or Pooyam nakshatra till 6:19 AM on October 19. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan),