Navratri Day 7th Goddess Kalratri On the seventh day of Navratri celebrations, Goddess Kalratri is worshipped. Her body is black in colour just like darkness and she has three eyes which are round shaped just like the universe. Though her appearance is fearsome but she is very auspicious. She is also considered to be very powerful. In India Kalratri Temple in Varanasi is dedicated to her. This temple is one of the Shakti peets of Varanasi. Goddess Kalratri rules Planet Rahu. The goddess has four arms and she rides on a gadarbh with donkey being her procession. Kalratri goddess has killed demons Shumbh and Nishumbh. She has 3 eyes and she exhales fire flames through her nose. Her upper right hand grants blessings and lower right hand grants protection. In her upper left hand she holds an iron thorn and her lower left hand has a dagger. Goddess Kalratri also wears a bead that glows like fire of electric power. She destroys evil and her devotees need not fear anything.Kal...
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Sharad Purnima 2020- The Religious Tourism, Aktha Varanasi
Today is Sharad Purnima, one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. Sharad Purnima is one of the thirteen Purnima this or auspicious full moon nights in a year, which most Hindu devotees in India observe. Each Purnima is dedicated to a different god and has distinct rituals.
According to Hindu mythology, Sharad Purnima is the only day in the year when the moon is glorious in all its sixteen Kalas or phases. Sharad Poornima is also known as Kojagari Purnima, Kojagara or Kojagiri Purnima and Kumar Purnima. In Gujarat, Sharad Purnima is popularly known as Sharad Poonam. Farmers worship Goddess Lakshmi on Sharad Purnima for a good harvest.
Purnima tithi begins at 05:45 PM on October 30
Purnima tithi ends at 08:18 PM on October 31
Moonrise on Sharad Purnima Day: 05:11 PM
Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi on Sharad Purnima. Lakshmi is worshipped for prosperity and abundance. It also marks the harvest festival, signifying the end of the rainy season. According to the Drik Panchang, Sharad Purnima is celebrated as Raas Purnima in the Brij region. Lord Krishna performed Maha-Raas with his Gopis on this day.
On the night of Sharad Purnima, the Gopis came out of their homes after hearing the sound of Krishna's flute. The Gopis of Vrindavan, along with Lord Krishna, danced throughout the night, according to mythology.
Traditionally, women fast for the whole day and prepare bhog for the Goddess. While some perform nirjala fast (without drinking water), others consume coconut water and fruits on the day. Along with several kinds of sweets, savoury dishes are also made.
As part of the bhog, rice kheer is a must. Devotees break their fast with prashad of rice kheer. The kheer is then distributed among friends and family the next day. Rice-Kheer a popular sweet dish made of milk, rice and sugar or jaggery.
Purnima tithi begins at 05:45 PM on October 30
Purnima tithi ends at 08:18 PM on October 31
Moonrise on Sharad Purnima Day: 05:11 PM
Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi on Sharad Purnima. Lakshmi is worshipped for prosperity and abundance. It also marks the harvest festival, signifying the end of the rainy season. According to the Drik Panchang, Sharad Purnima is celebrated as Raas Purnima in the Brij region. Lord Krishna performed Maha-Raas with his Gopis on this day.
On the night of Sharad Purnima, the Gopis came out of their homes after hearing the sound of Krishna's flute. The Gopis of Vrindavan, along with Lord Krishna, danced throughout the night, according to mythology.
Traditionally, women fast for the whole day and prepare bhog for the Goddess. While some perform nirjala fast (without drinking water), others consume coconut water and fruits on the day. Along with several kinds of sweets, savoury dishes are also made.
As part of the bhog, rice kheer is a must. Devotees break their fast with prashad of rice kheer. The kheer is then distributed among friends and family the next day. Rice-Kheer a popular sweet dish made of milk, rice and sugar or jaggery.
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