Vaikasi Vishakha

This is the day on which Mars, the planet ruled by Muruga, enters into Leo, its friendly sign. As Mars moves from Cancer to Leo, it sheds eight months of passive behavior and dons its usual fiery garb. This is the ideal time for go-getters to unleash the full potential of Mars. The energies are [...]

Masi Magham 2010

When Masi Magha Occurs Masi Magham occurs once a year when the full moon visits the Magha star, or Royal Star, in the sign of Leo, the lion king of the Zodiac. Magha is the star of Kings, Rulers, Leaders and Ancestors. Those born under this star have the qualities of a leader whether this [...]

Thai Poosam: Day Of Light

Every year Thai Poosam, or ‘Day of Light’ falls on the full moon in the Tamil month of “Thai”, January-February. This year Thai Poosam falls on January 29th in North America and January 30th in India, on the “Poosam” Nakshatra day. “Poosam” or “Pushya” is considered by many to be the most auspicious star for [...]

How about Gifting Presents to Loved Ones For Christmas

Christmas is the time of the year that brings families together on a promise of faith and salvation. A time for family and friends to come together in a festive mood of celebration with the message of hope and love. It is the message of Jesus Christ. This is a time of so much joy [...]

Rahu Ketu – Transit 2009

Here’s Your Snake Planetary Forecast for the Year Ahead! Unlike the other planets, Rahu and Ketu travel in a counterclockwise direction over the natal charts spending around 1-2 years in each of the signs. This year, they are changing signs or making a transit commencing on November 17, 2009. Rahu is shifting from Capricorn into [...]

A Unique Temple to Augment The Benefits of Your Prayers Like Never Before!

A Unique Temple to Augment The Benefits of Your Prayers Like Never Before! Sri Dattatreya Siva Baba has identified a unique power vortex of Lord Bhairava Shiva at Thiruchenkatangudi temple, where any prayers when offered will boost their effect by a multifold! Performing abhishekams to him on a full moon day will make the Lord [...]

Pradosham

Pradosham Ritual to Reduce Your Sorrow and Karma The time duration of 1 1/2 hours during the end of the day and beginning of the night is the Pradosham time. Pradosham means the removal of sins. Pradosham occurs monthly during the 13th phase of the Moon (waxing or waning) Poojas during the Pradosham time is [...]

Venus-Deblitation

Venus denotes the force of attraction in the cosmos. Among human beings this attractive force manifests as love for others and for enjoyment of beauty. Through Venus we relate to others, appreciate the aesthetic principles of balance, harmony, color and sound as well as learn to co-operate. Venus is the planet of civility, etiquette, admiration [...]

Skanda Shasti | Skanda Muruga | Arupdai Veedu

Skanda Shasti Skanda Shasti or Kanda Shasti is the most important festival dedicated to Lord Muruga or Karthikeya. It is observed in the month of Aippasi (October-November) that commemorates the victory of Lord Skanda over the Demon Surapadma. It is believed that any devotee visiting the 6 abodes of Muruga, at least once in the [...]

Navaratri Pooja

What makes Navratri pooja the Nine Nights of the Goddess so special- So much more profitable – Than any other festival?