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Happy Janmashtami – Nand Ke Anand Bhayo ( Krishna Bhajan )

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Krishna Janamshtmi Bhajan

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Shree Krishna Janamasthmi

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Mother Earth, unable to bear the burden of sins committed by evil kings and rulers, appealed to Brahma, the Creator for help. Brahma prayed to the Supreme Lord Vishnu, who assured him that he would soon be born on earth to annihilate tyrannical forces.

One such evil force was Kamsa, the ruler of Mathura (in northern India) and his people were utterly terrified of him. On the day Kamsa’s sister Devaki was married off to Vasudeva, an akashvani or voice from the sky was heard prophesying that Devaki’s 8th son would be the destroyer of Kamsa. The frightened Kamsa immediately unsheathed his sword to kill his sister but Vasudeva intervened and implored Kamsa to spare his bride, and promised to hand over every new born child to him. Kamsa relented but imprisoned both Devaki and her husband Vasudeva.

When Devaki gave birth to her first child, Kamsa came to the prison cell and slaughtered the newborn. In this way, he killed the first six sons of Devaki. Even before her 8th child was born, Devaki and Vasudeva started lamenting its fate and theirs. Then suddenly Lord Vishnu appeared before them and said he himself was coming to rescue them and the people of Mathura. He asked Vasudeva to carry him to the house of his friend, the cowherd chief Nanda in Gokula right after his birth, where Nanda’s wife Yashoda had given birth to a daughter.

He was to exchange his boy and bring Yashoda’s baby daughter back to the prison. Vishnu assured them that “nothing shall bar your path”.At midnight on ashtami, the divine baby was born in Kamsa’s prison. Remembering the divine instructions, Vasudeva clasped the child to his bosom and started for Gokula, but found that his legs were in chains. He jerked his legs and was unfettered! The massive iron-barred doors unlocked and opened up.

While crossing river Yamuna, Vasudeva held his baby high over his head. The rain fell in torrents and the river was in spate. But the water made way for Vasudeva and miraculously a five-mouthed snake followed him from behind and provided shelter over the baby.

When Vasudeva reached Gokula, he found the door of Nanda’s house open. He exchanged the babies and hurried back to the prison of Kamsa with the baby girl. Early in the morning, all the people at Gokula rejoiced the birth of Nanda’s beautiful male child. Vasudeva came back to Mathura and as he entered, the doors of the prison closed themselves.

When Kamsa came to know about the birth, he rushed inside the prison and tried to kill the baby. But this time it skipped from his hand and reaching the sky. She was transformed into the goddess Yogamaya, who told Kamsa: “O foolish! What will you get by killing me? Your nemesis is already born somewhere else.”

In his youth Krishna killed Kamsa along with all his cruel associates, liberated his parents from prison, and reinstated Ugrasen as the King of Mathura.

Teej Festival

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:39:55 +0000

Teej is a colorful festival of rajasthan dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Teej fairs commemorate the day when the Goddess was united with Lord Shiva. Teej fairs are held at many places but a major Teej fair is organized in Jaipur every year in July or early August. Large number of tourists attend these fairs and add exuberance to the celebration of the festival.

Teej Festival of Rajasthan

Teej is a major festival for the women of Rajasthan and thus the celebrations are also great. Teej is celebrated with utmost dedication and loyalty by the womenfolk of Rajasthan. Numerous fairs are held in Rajasthan at a definite period of time. In the month of July/August, the pink city of India, Jaipur comes up with a major Teej Fair. Along with the people of Rajasthan many domestic and international tourists participate in the cultural and community activities. This provides the tourists a splendid opportunity to have an insight into the Rajasthani life.

सावरीयाजी ऒर हरीयालि अमावस्या

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:34:37 +0000

सावरीयाजी में हरीयालि अमावस्या का त्योहार बहुत धुम धाम से मनाया जाता है। सावरीयाजी में अमावस्या का बढ़ा महत्व है यहा सावरीयाजी(मण्दपिया)में हर महिनॆ कि अमावस्या बहुत् खास हॊति है| हरियाली अमावस्या का त्योहार श्रावण कृष्ण अमावस्या को मनाया जाता है| यह त्योहर सावन में प्रकृति पर आई बहार की खुशी में मनाया जाता है। इस त्योहार का मुख्य उद्देश्य लोगों को प्रकृति के करीब लाना है। छोटे-छोटे गांवों में यह त्योहार बहुत ही हर्षोल्लास से मनाया जाता है। गांवों में इस दिन मेले लगाए जाते हैं| सावरीयाजी में हरीयालि अमावस्या कै दिन मालपुए का भोग सावरीयाजी(कृष्ण भगवान) कॊ लगाकर भकतॊ कॊ प्रसाद् वितरन किया जाता हैं| ऐसी भी मान्यता है कि इस दिन हर व्यक्ति को एक पौधा अवश्य रोपना चाहिए। हमारे धर्म शास्त्रों में पौधारोपण के लिए भी शुभ मुहूर्त बताए गए हैं जैसे- उत्तरा फाल्गुनी, उत्तराषाढ़ा, उत्तरा भाद्रपद, रोहिणी, चित्रा, अनुराधा, मूल, विशाखा, पुष्य, श्रवण, अश्विनी, हस्त इत्यादि नक्षत्रों में किए गए पौधारोपण शुभ फलदायी होते हैं। लेकिन ऐसी भी मान्यता है कि हरियाली अमावस्या के दिन कभी भी पौधारोपण कर सकते हैं।

Festivals in Shravan Month

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:17:59 +0000

Shravan month is full of festivals and this is the reason why it is called as the holiest month of a year. Here is a list of festivals that fall in this month.

Naga Panchami
Shravani Purnima
Raksha Bandhan
Vara Lakshmi Vrata
Rishi Panchami
Sitala Saptami
Janmashtami
Ajaikadasi
Pithori
Pola

Indian Religions

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:23:05 +0000

Religion in India is a very big part of everyday life. The Sanskrit word for the religion is dharma. The main religious communities and the religions in India are

India is a birth place of four religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. Brahmanism (Hinduism), with its accompanying social caste system, evolved from the Vedic religion of Aryan invaders.
HINDUISM :-
Hinduism is “A Way Of Life”. There is no founder of Hinduism. The word “Hindu” is derived from the name of river Indus, which flows through northern India. In ancient times the river was called the ‘Sindhu’, but the Persians who migrated to India called the river ‘Hindu’, the land ‘Hindustan’ and its inhabitants ‘Hindus’. Thus the religion followed by the Hindus came to be known as ‘Hinduism’. The seeds of Hinduism was brought to India by the Aryans who settled along the banks of the Indus river about 2000 B. C. The Aryans first worshipped the forces of nature e.g., Surya, the Sun; Vayu, the Wind; Agni, the Fire.
Hindus pray to and worship different gods and goddesses or deities. The most fundamental of Hindu deities, is the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva – Creator, Preserver and Destroyer respectively. They celebrate the festivals and perform “Pujas” or ceremonies and rituals to the particular god or deity. Hindus have many beliefs and practices that have been handed down by word of mouth and daily practice. Many of these deities are housed within ornate temples of unparalleled beauty and grandeur.

Shravan Weekdays and their Significance

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Each day of Shravan month has its own ritual with a special significance as different Gods and Goddesses are worshiped on different days.

Monday:- Monday is dedicated in Lord Shiva’s worship.
Tuesday:- The day is dedicated in Gauri (Lord Shiva’s wife) worship especially by women for the wellbeing of their families.
Wednesday:- Wednesday is dedicated in Vithala’s (form of Vishnu or Krishna) worship.
Thursday:- This day is dedicated in Lord Buddha and Guru’s worship.
Friday:- The day is dedicated in the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Tulsi.
Saturday:- The day is dedicated to Saturn (Shani).
Sunday:- Sunday is dedicated in Sun God’s worship.

सावन सोमवार व्रत

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:29:04 +0000

Shravan (Sawan) Somvar Vrat

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The month of Shravan, popularly known as Sawan, is the fifth month of the Hindu calender. Shravan is considered the holiest month of the year. Each Monday of this month, known as Shravan Somvar, is a special day in Shiva temples where the dharanatra hangs over the linga or the idol to bathe it with holy water, day and night. Devotees pile the linga high with Bel leaves and flowers and fast till sunset.
It is considered highly auspicious to wear a rudraksha in Shravan month. As, Mondays or Somvars of Shravan month are specially observed with austerity. All Mondays are devoted to the worship of Shiva as this day is sacred to Lord Shiva. No other Mondays of other months are so greatly honored.
The belief is that in Shravan month, offering milk to Lord Shiva earns a lot of punya.