Tulsi Vivah
Tulsi Vivah consists of uniting Shri Vishnu [an Idol of Balkrushna (Infant Shrikrushna)] and the Tulsi (Basil plant) in wedlock.
Bhai dooj and Yama Dwitiya
On Bhai dooj, the Scriptures have emphasized on nurturing the brother-sister relationship. Just as the love of mother towards her child is pure so also is that of a sister for her brother. On this day, Deity Yama visits His sister Yamuna for a meal. Hence, it is also known as Yama Dwitiya.
Deepajyoti Namostute !
Since times immemorial, lamps have been given an extraordinary repute of respect, honour and faith. Today our lives are illuminated by various modern lighting equipment. However, these equipment still do not have the radiance of an oil lamp.
Balipratipada
On Balipratipada a picture of King Bali and his Queen Vindhyavali is drawn with rangoli on the floor, decorated with five colours and worshipped. On Balipratipada, Bali is worshipped.
Narak chaturdashi
According to Shrimadbhagvat Puran on this day Shri Krushna slayed Narkasur. A powerful demon called Bhoumasur or Narkasur formerly ruled a place named Pragjyotishpur.
Dhantrayodashi (Dhanteras)
Dhanatrayodashi is also known as Dhanteras and Dhanvantari Jayanti. Businessmen worship their treasuries and Deity Shri Lakshmi on this day while Ayurvedic vaidyas (doctors) worship Deity Shri Dhanvantari (vaidya of Deities).
Vasubaras (Govatsa Dwadashi)
A legend has it that after samudramanthan (churning of the ocean) five kamadhenus (wish-fulfilling cows) were created from it. This vrat is performed to worship the Divine cow Nanda, one amongst them.
If you are unable to fall asleep then try removing the black energy enveloping (avran) your eyes
‘I have advised spiritual remedies to several seekers for their inability to fall asleep at night. When searching for remedies I realised that the main spiritual cause for this is negative energy surrounding and within the eyes. Due to the grossness of the negative energy, despite feeling sleepy one cannot close the eyes. When this negative energy is removed by performing a spiritual remedy the person is able to sleep peacefully. Hence those facing the problem of insomnia should adopt the following remedy.
How to celebrate Navaratri in adverse times caused by coronavirus pandemic ?
Due to the lockdown imposed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as some other restrictions, celebrating Navaratri festival, as usual, will be restricted in some places this year.
