Pushya Nakshatra in 2013

Pushya Nakshatra is the result of favorable alignment of stars. Pushya Nakshatra is considered the best among all the Nakshatras. The word ‘Pushya’ means to nourish. The ruler of Pushya is Saturn (Shani) and its deity is Jupiter, the lord of divine wisdom (guru). Pushya is the eighth constellation in the zodiac. The meaning of Pushya is to preserve, nourish, and strengthen and to bring in good fortune. The Pushya Nakshatra increases the outcome of our good deeds and efforts. The Pushya Nakshatra holds great importance in religion as well as spirituality. Buying

gold during Pushya Nakshatra is considered highly auspicious. Moreover, any task can be initiated and the results that one achieves are always favorable and more than expectations. The dates of Pushya Nakshatra are given below in the chart along with their duration.

Date & Month Day (Time) From Till26 January Saturday 14:44 30:47* 27 January Sunday 6:47 16:28 22 February Friday Sunrise 22:36 23 February Saturday Sunrise 24:15 22 March Friday 7:11 Sunrise 23 march Saturday Sunrise 9:4 18 April Thursday 14:31 Sunrise 19 April Friday Sunrise 17:47 15 May Wednesday 22:52 Sunrise 16 May Thursday Sunrise 25:28 12 June Wednesday 5:12 Sunrise 13 June Thursday Sunrise 7:54 9 July Tuesday 11:3 Sunrise 10 July Wednesday Sunrise 13:41 5 August Monday 17:14 Sunrise 6 August Tuesday Sunrise 13:41 1 September Sunday 24:14 Sunrise 2 September Monday Sunrise 26:44 26 October Saturday 16:25 Sunrise 27 October Sunday Sunrise 19:12 22 November Friday 24:8 Sunrise 23 November Saturday Sunrise 27:6 20 December Friday 7:0 Sunrise 21 December Saturday Sunrise 9:59

*The time indicated here after 24 Hrs denotes the time before sunrise. For example, if the time indicated is 30:47, it denotes 06:47 am of the next day.

The favorable position or alignment of stars on Pushya Nakshatra results into prosperity and success. It is considered highly auspicious for beginning new ventures or business and for buying jewellery. If the Pushya Nakshatra falls on Thursday or Sunday, it becomes even more promising and is termed as ‘Pushya Amrit Yoga’. If it falls on Thursday, people call it as Guru Pushya Nakshatra and if its falls on Sunday, it is called as Ravi Pushya Nakshatra. However, the Pushya Nakshatra falls for several times in a year and it is a rare occasion when it falls on Thursday or Sunday. People prefer to start new ventures or buy gold on the Ravi Pushya Nakshatra or Guru Pushya Nakshatra. The day is considered best to make investments in gold. However, there are many other options too available this time, apart from investing in gold.

The Pushya Nakshatra is very promising. It is highly fruitful and any task can be undertaken during the Pushya Nakshatra. It can be said that Pushya Nakshatra guarantees good results for anything that is being undertaken during the time period. It gives luxury and prosperity to the people. Any Pooja can be undertaken during Pushya Nakshatra and the effect is always greater than expectations. Therefore, it can be said that Pushya Nakshatra is the best of all the Nakshatra (constellations).

2013

11 January (Friday) Paush Amavasya 10 February (Sunday) Magha Amavasya 11 March (Monday) Phalguna Amavasya 10 April (Wednesday) Chaitra Amavasya 09 May (Thursday) Vaishakha Amavasya 08 June (Saturday) Jyaishta Amavasya 08 July (Monday) Ashadha Amavasya

06 August (Tuesday) Shravana Amavasya 05 September (Thursday) Bhadrapada Amavasya 04 October (Friday) Ashwin Amavasya 03 November (Sunday) Kartik Amavasya 02 December (Monday) Margashirsha Amavasya

The nine-day festival of Navratri, or Navaratri, in Hindu religion dedicated to the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga. Navratri 2013 dates are from October 5 to October 13, 2013. The most important Navratri in a year is the Sharadiya Navratra which begins on the first day of the bright half of Ashvin or Ashwayuja (September-October) as per traditional Hindu calendar.

Apart from the Navratri in September – October, there are three other Navratris in a year. The most important among the three is the Chaitra Navratri or the Navaratri in March-April. This is also known as Vasant Navratri or Ram Navaratri.

The other two Navratris are Magh Navratri (January – February) and Ashad Navratri (June – July). These two Navratris are also known as Gupt Navratri and is mainly observed only in certain regions of North India.Thus there are four important Navratris in a year in a traditional Hindu lunar calendar.

Navratri in 2013 October datesNavratri Day 1 – October 5, 2013 – GhatsthapanaNavratri Day 2 – October 6, 2013 – Chandra DarshanNavratri Day 3 – October 7, 2013 – Sindoor TritiyaNavratri Day 4 – October 8, 2013 – Varad Vinayak Chaturthi and Lalit Panchami

Navratri Day 5 – October 9, 2013 – Upang Lalita Vrat - Lalitha Panchami

Navratri Day 6 – October 10, 2013 – Saraswati Awahan in some regionsNavratri Day 7 – October 11, 2013 – Saraswathi Puja - Maha Lakshmi Puja

Navratri Day 8 – October 12, 2013 – Saraswathi Puja ends – Mahashtami - Annapoorna ParikramaNavratri Day 9 – October 12, 2013 – Saraswati Visarjan - Mahanavami October 13, 2013 - The tenth day is celebrated as Dasara or Vijaya Dashami. Vidyarambham in Kerala.

Note - Navratri day 8 and 9 are marked on same date in in most calendars.

South IndiaIn South India, Goddess Durga is worshipped during the first three days.Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped during the next three daysGoddess Saraswathi is worshipped during the last three days.

Vasant or Chaitra Navratri March 2013 datesGhatsthapana – Navratri Day 1 – April 11, 2013Sindhara Dooj, Dwitiya - April 12, 2013Gaur Teej, Saubhagya Teej, Tritiya - April 13, 2013Varadvinayak Chaturthi - April 14, 2013Sri Laxmi Panchami Vrat, Naag Vrat Pujan - April 15, 2013Skand Shashthi, Yamuna Jayanti - April 16, 2013Mahasaptami Vrat, Chaiti Chath, Vijaya Saptami - April 17, 2013Sri Durga Mahaashtami, Annapurna Ashtami - April 18, 2013Chaitra Navratri ends – Ram Navratri Day 9 – April 19, 2013. The day is also observed as Ram Navami

Magh Navratri or Gupt Navratra (January – February)Magh Navratri begins on February 11, 2013 and ends on February 19, 2013.

Ashad Navratri or Gupt Navaratri (June – July)Ashad Navratri begins on July 9, 2013 and ends on July 13, 2013

Another important Navratri is the Shakambari Navratri observed in Poush month which is exclusively dedicated to Goddess Shakambari Mata.

SIDDHSAMPUT MANTRAS OF SRI DURGASAPTASHATl & SRIMAD BHAGAVAT :

1. Mantra for wealth “Durge Smrita Harasi Bhitimshesh Jantoh Swasthaih Smritamati Mateev Shubhaam Dadasi Daridray Duhkh Bhayaharini ka Twadanya Sarvopakarkaranay Sadadrachitta.”

2. Mantra for welfare“Sarv Mangala Mangalye Shive Sarvarth Sadhike Sharanye Trayambke Gouri Narayani Namostute.”

3. Mantra for power “Srishtisthiti Vinashaanam Shaktibhute Sanatani Gunaashraye Gunamaye Narayani Namostute.”

4. Mantra for overcoming problems“Sharanagat Deenart Paritranaparayane Sarvsyartihare Devi, Narayani Namostute.”

5. Mantra for overcoming fear“Sarvaswarupe Sarveshe Sarvashakti Samanvite Bhaye Bhyastrahi No Devi! Durge Devi Namostute.”6. Mantra for getting protection“Shulen Pahi No devi! Pahi Khadagen Chambike Ghanta Swanen Nah Pahi, Chapajyanihswanen Cha.”7. Mantra for health and good luck

“Dehi Saubhagyamaarogyam Dehi Me Paramam Sukham Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi, Yasho Dehi Dwikho Jahi.”8. Mantra for the eradication of an epidemic“Jayanti Mangala Kali, Bhadrakali Kapalini Durga Kshama Shiva Dhatri Swaha Swadha Namoastute Te.”9. Mantra for getting suitable wife“Patni Manormam Dehi, Manovrittanusarinim Tarineem Durgsansarsaagarasya Kulodbhavaam.”

10. Mantra for getting suitable husband “Katyayani Mahamaye MahayoginyadheswariNandogopa sutam Devi Patim Me Kurute Namah.”