Astrological Implications of Lunar Eclipse Retrograde Mars and Moon in UttrashadhaNakshatra while Moon moves to Shravan Nakshatra and will be joining Ketu during the Eclipse. Sun in conjunction with rahu in PushyaNakshatra while Retrograde Mercury will be closer to them. Venus, Jupiter & Saturn do not influence this eclipse. Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius, …
The longest lunar eclipse of the century is almost upon us. And it will be accompanied by blood Moon, where this heavenly body turns intense red. What will be the effect of this dual celestial event on the zodiac signs is interpreted by our celebrated resident astrologer, Dr. Prem Kumar Sharma. ARIES the Ram (Mar …
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Hinduism respects cow as mother and it is believed, cow is the living form of all Gods together. It’s become obvious for every Hindu to pray the cow. Cows are the most important and unavoidable requirement for every Hindu rituals. There are many stories in Hindu mythology that describe the significance and esteem a cow …
Tulsi plant in a Hindu house premises is obvious to be found as it is the most sacred plant for the Hindus. As per Hindu customs, this plant needs to be planted in the month of Kartik. As per the Skandpuran, the reduction of sins per life depend on the number of Tulsi planted. A …
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Peepal is the most worshipped tree among all trees as per Hindu customs. The Taittriya Samhita confirms the significance of the Peepal tree. The importance of this tree has been described in the Brahmvaivartpuran. In the Padampuran, it has been written that Peepal tree is another form of Lord Vishnu. So, it holds special importance …
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Moon is the next important heavenly body after the sun. Moon always attracts the attentions for its divine rays. It is put in high esteem for its cool rays. The Chandogya Upanishad says, praying Chandrama (the moon) returns you a good life with good health, free of problems and sorrows. All sins and bad deeds …
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Sun is the most important star among all heavenly bodies as it is the source of energy. So, people hold him in high esteem. The Suryopanishad says Gods, Gandharvas and Sages reside in Sun rays. In the Skandpuran, it is scribbled as a sin to eat without offering Sun the libation. Sun is involved in …
Ganga emerges from the Gaumukh deep in the Himalayas and covers over 2,500 kilometers to reach the Bay of Bengal. Ganga is considered as the holiest river as per Hindu mythology. In ancient India, learning and pilgrimage hubs were established on the bank of the Ganga, considering it the most sacred place on the earth. …
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Yama is known as the God of Death. He resides in the Yamlok. That’s why he is also called the Yamraj. Death is the eternal truth. A living being must experience death some day. Still people fear to die and they fear Yamraj for the same. Yamraj is the son of Surya and Sanghya. He …
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Shanidev, resides at the seventh position of the Navgrah. He is the son of Surya and Sanghya Devi. He represents the planet Saturn. His interaction with the other planets for a period of two and half, and seven and a half years, makes him dreadful. Shanidev influences people terribly than that of others. And the …
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