Jesus Christ’s Horoscope

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Jesus Christ’s horoscope

 

This is the birth chart of Jesus Christ found on internet. It is said as He was born to a virgin mother Mary so virgo is considered best suited birth ascendant. Virgo is 6th sign of natural zodiac represents diseases debt litigation etc. its lord is Mercury with Sun in sagittarius, the 9th house of natural zodiac gave him healing powers. Saggittarius for teachers, priest, healers, guide holy place like temple church etc. Sun is soul who has the power to remove sufferings/diseases. Virgo born people with strong ascendant and its lord have power of healing which they uses for the benefit of mankind. So Jesus Christ endowed with healing powers which he uses for the benefit of mankind and freed them from ailments an sufferings.

Saturn Moon Jupiter in pisces causing Guru Gangadhar Yoga which is one of the spiritual yoga for pious soul who is good guide, psychologist, having healing powers. Who lead philosophial life and divine service. These people Name and fame will remain on the earth even after death. All three aspecting ascendant so giving strength to it. Saturn Jupiter causing Mahabhagya yoga also which tell that native follows divine/religious path in his work.

Ketu is mokshakaraka n jupiter saturn moon going towards moksha. Venus at rahu ketu axis, venus rahu saturn jupiter, saturn moon could not get him into family life n turned him for spirituality. All are indicating that he was pious soul born for the welfare of mankind. Moon saturn jupiter caused the native to left his birth place after his birth. From ascendant 10th house gemini represents hands, with sun follows father profession. Saturn Rahu gave him labor oriented work of carpentry. Sun mercury also 10th from saturn. Ketu in 9th from ascendant gave him spiritual knwledge. Saturn jupiter moon in 11th gave him ascetic bent of mind. Native dont feel comfortable in materialistic world n live like sanyasi n connect the profession which have lot of hard work n poor earning.

Jupiter in Hamsa Yoga, one of the mahapurush yoga made him learned n religious who follow moral n ethics in his karma. Jupiter Moon causing Gaj Kesari Yoga which gave him name n fame worldwide. Jupiter Venus causing sanjeevani yoga as it was said Jesus returned on earth after Crucifixion.

Horoscope Analysis of Vijay Mallya

Birth Date : Sunday, December 18, 1955
This is the horoscope of vijaya Malaya big business tycoon n politician. Big debt on his head of Indian banks.
Saturn has rahu with him in Scorpio the mars sign. Scorpio is the sign of secrets suddenness illegal activities easy money etc.
Saturn profession with rahu planet of hugeness illegal activities etc
Jup retro joining sat rahu got respect n good earning
2nd to sat sun mer ve
Sat sun mer ketu good connection with govt
Venus rahu gave good wealth profession related luxurious things 
Mars rahu Venus relations with moment secret relations divorce
Venus in Sagittarius multiple marriages
Jup sun mer Venus kingly life good finances intelligent business acumen obtnate dominating
Father respected good businessmen hood finances native born in opulence family
Jup Moon lots of trVelling take away from birth place foreign connection travelling
Jup sat rahu respect in society 
Moon mer Venus cheater relationship with many

Horoscope Ananlysis of Anil Ambani by Nadi Astrology

This this is Anil Ambani's
 chart. Analysis is done by Bhrigu Nandi Nadi Astrology.

4 june 1959

Dharma Karma adhipati yoga making native lucky,Padam yog wealthy, venus into Artist yoga so wife from film industry, native also artistic nature/art lover/emotional, Pratap yog, Chakravorty Samrat yog making him the owner of big empire also native born in pestigious prosperous family, ju ketu mo/ve ketu mo making both native n his wife spiritual/religious moksha oriented, saturn in his journey found 4 houses blank so indicates initial struggle problems in profession, ve mo exchange debt condition yet good earnings also, wife must be anger prone adament kind, kalank yog bad name/scams, vipreet raja yogas also gives initial struggle yet native gains out of it. there is boundry between elder brother n native so got separated.

Horoscope Analysis of Akbar The Great

Horoscope Analysis of Akbar The Great

 Ananlysis done by Bhrigu Nandi Nadi Astrology

This is the horoscope of Akbar the Great
24th Nov 1542 AD, 03:46:07am, Umarkot, Pakistan
king at the age of 13 (father died)
died in 1605 (63 years)
married 36 women
great worrior
love for art n literature

ju sa ve ra born lucky fortunate abundant wealth
ve mo with ju love forart n literature
sun inwater sign also th sign of zodiac weak father health issue
after 12 years ju meet sun got throne
multiple marriages from different caste ve sat mo ra ju
mars exalted great worrior
ju ve mo foodie
ketu in 11 to jup giving flag which is 2nd to sun
me ketu analytical skills
su me ke admin skills
mars skills exalted
satjup born lucky karma follow luck
jup sun great famous
at death progressed ju in 6h ra in 2h mo in 2h
food poisoning might be the reason of death
ra in 5th 5L with 6L and 8L less happiness/enmity with son indicating

 

Nadi Astrology ~ Will BJP come in power again next year ?

Will BJP come in power again next year ?

This horary was posted on facebook regarding BJP n Modi in 2019 election

Date 26/8/2018 7:27 delhi hora was venus
As I did analysis as per Bhrigu Nandi Nadi
lets check if horary chart match with the query given or not

Venus in virgo 6^th sign of natural zodiac represent enemy competition fight so hora lord telly with query

Now check lagna which has leo sign known as the sign of kingdom so its also going with subject

Check moon in opposition in 11^th sign of fulfilment of desire.

Another beauty of nadi astrology is that we can identify the person/thing with symbol formed by planets. As Bjp symbol is “lotus” (kamal ka fool) hora lord venus represent flower 5^th to it ketu symbolize lower part of symbol now need water which is 2^nd to ketu n its color is made by mars so lotus formed and query is 100% matching with horary chart.

Now check if bjp will come in power in 2019

When we take hora lord as lagna
its debilitated n its lord in 11^th to it with rahu
rahu is the planet of conspiracy foreign etc

hora lord weak but not powerless n  have fair chances to win for that they have to use their mind to fight with opposition as moon in 6^th to venus. 10^th lord mercury in 11^th again good.

Lets check with lagna
lagna lord in lagna it’s a powerful rajayoga as sun is a king on throne
6 has powerful mars with ketu signifying Lord Hanuman ji as per nadi who are able to defeat enemy or can say “raam” name wiil be used in his agenda being powerful they will get benefit.
9^th lord exalted in 6^th with nodes indicate with the help of strong stategy and hard work they will come into power. if we take Saturn as karma karaka in Jupiter sign n its lord in 11^th to it. Jupiter in 11^th from Saturn also a good sign for BJP.  7th moon yet in oppotition but friend indicating support from some opposite party/female.
Now check opposition
7 lord retrograde in 11H after retrograde will be in mars sign n exchange happen here mars strong beat Saturn, 6 lord in opposition asc weakening it
if we check ashtakvarg bjp is more powerful.
Overall judgement indicating tuff competition but by the help of  Strong Strategy (chanakya niti) and some other parties BJP will come again in power in 2019.

Nadi Astrology ~ Marriage and Career

Nadi Astrology ~ Marriage and Career

 

 

Sachin Tendulkar started cricket at the age of 9 retire in 2013
at nine of age progressed jup sat  from virgo causing bhagyodaya yoga connected with natal jup ma ju

Marriage 1995 (Wife six years elder from medico field)
ve sun sat ketu gave medicine related profession
ve nus sat career oriented wife, saturn elder
jeeva connected with sport mars exalted being 10 lord met mercury gf on airport in pisces fall in love sun ahead dharma married his gf, mo ra something unusual different in marriage wife elder total different field also medicine line
progressed n transit jup must be in libra

Nadi Astrology ~ Horoscope of our Prime minister Narender Modi ji

This is the horoscope of our Prime minister Narender Modi ji
Jup rahu ve sat good fortune to the native
Wife also fotunate respected guide teacher sun ahead govt job of wife
sat ve working wife
mer ve jup saraswati yoga
jup ve long life
jup sat maha bhagya yoga
Jup sun me ketu born for some special cause respected by society pol career dhwaja reached heights in pol career
Mars rahu separation from wife
Jup rahu away from family
mo ma maa beta yoga (mother blessings always there for him)

birth details: 17 sep 1950, 9:34 am, vadnagar, gujrat

Nadi Astrology ~ Horoscope of Saharashri Subrata Roy

This is the horoscope of Saharashri Subrata Roy an Indian Businessmen chairman of Sahara India Parivar. He got arrested on 28 Feb 2014 by up police in a dispute with market regulator SEBI

Me ve excellent in education good education technical education
Sat ma mechanical engineer
Sat ma rahu big vehicles, bigness
Jup sat lucky gain Good in profession
Jup mer Venus smooth edu high intelligent
Ve sun wife have good administrative skills
Ra ma hasty anger prone stubborn
Ve ke money block wife spiritually inclined independent in nature
Mer ketu land/legal dispute affairs
Jup Venus good longevity
Jup sat mo lots of travelling 
Sat mo unnecessary expenditure
Ma Ra imprisonment ?

He started his career from 1978 and up to 2013 progressed well
He has two sons and a wife
Mother got expired in 2016

Nadi Astrology (BNN) ~ Deaf and Dumb

 

This is male one year old
Deaf n dumb by birth reported by parents
Jup is 6l in 3h afflicting 2h being retrograde
Jup temporary malefic
Mercury speech conjunct mo sat
Rahu in vani sthan conjunct sat mo me
Retro Jup also get connected with sat mo me

retro jup started his journey from 2nd house 1st in progression

 

 

Planetry positions in Tantrik Horoscope (तांत्रिको की कुंडली में ज्योतिष योग)

Planetry positions in Tantrik Horoscope (तांत्रिको की कुंडली में ज्योतिष योग)

For tantrik siddhi moon must be afflicted by rahu, venus danav guru need to be connected with rahu, Scorpio sign connection also there as this is for secrets usually these sidhidhi done secretly, mars courage saturn karma all need to be connected. sun must be afflicted as these activities against dharma. ketu connection with sat jup. weak jup and sun
 

Hanuman Jayanti

Hanuman Jayanti

Sri Hanumanji is an incarnation of Lord Siva. He symbolizes strength and unparalleled devotion and selfless service. He has so much power that he can wield rocks, travel through air, Move Mountains, and seize clouds. He is worshipped as a deity who can ward off evil spirits and is considered to possess magical powers. He is the greatest devotee of Lord Ram and he is a Brahmachari and humility is his hallmark.

The birthday of Hanuman falls on “Chaitra Shukla Purnima” (full moon day in the months of March- April). The monkey-god is worshipped all over India with great reverence. He is a celibate. God Hanuman is son of female vanara Anjana and male vanara Kesari.

In 2018, the date of Hanuman Jayanthi is March 31 and the day is Saturday. During Hanuman Jayanti People apply red Sindur from the Lord’s feet on their foreheads for good luck and good health.

Anjaneya Gayatri

Om that Purushaya VidmaheVayu Puthraya DheemaheTanno Maruthi Prachodayaath !

Lord Hanuman sloka

Every time you visit saihanuman , please say your prayers to Lord Ganesha and then try to read below slokas for Lord Hanuman

Manojavam Maaruta Tulya VegamJitendriyam Buddhimataam VarishtamVaataatmajam Vaanara Yutha MukhyamSri Rama Dhootham Sirasaa Namaami

Hanuman mantra :Anjanaa Karppa Sambootham Kumaaram BrahmachaarinamDhushtagraha Vinaasaaya Hanumanthaaya Upaasmaye

Regarding Pitru Dosh Remedies

Regarding Pitru Dosh Remedies

Who are the Pitrus ?
 

Our Ansectors means we in our past births. Now we have given another birth to remove bad effects of our karma done in past births, through good deeds in this birth. Donations and rituals one of those good deeds. You do it for yourself not for anyone else. So its your choice only.

Planetary Combinations for Lawyer / Judicial Services in Horoscope

Planetary Combinations for Lawyer / Judicial Services in Horoscope 

Career in Judicial Services is also a dream for many. Every year many people get admission in LLB with the dream to become Lawyer or Judge being the highly respective field. But all could not be selected for judicial services as there is cut throat competition.  So I got many queries regarding the career in legal services. Will I become a Successful lawyer or will I be able to get selected for judicial services? Today we will analyse the planetary combinations for Career in Judicial Services in Horoscope.

Planetary Combinations for Lawyer / Judicial Services in Horoscope 

Houses connected with the Lawyer/Judiciary services are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 11. 1^st house represents overall personality. It is related with physical and mental aptitude of the native also show inclination of the native. 2^nd house is known as one of the Arth Trikonas also represents speech. Lawyer is the profession connected with the influential speech. 3rd house represents mental abilities, communication, books and files, records etc. 6^th house is for litigation and legal matters. 9^th house is for fortune, justice, judiciary, duty, court. 10^th house represents career, profession. 11^th house is for profit, daily income.

Planetary Combinations for Lawyer / Judicial Services in Horoscope 

Planets connected with the Lawyer/Judiciary service are Sun, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and Rahu. Sun represents the Government, kingdom. Its connection with 10^th house indicates higher government post. Jupiter is the planet of knowledge, wisdom, justice, fortune. Native having strong Jupiter in birth chart become good lawyer who take wise decision on the basis of arguments made. Mars is the planet of passion, energy and courage. Strong Mars in the horoscope make the native fiery who takes quick decision and react accordingly. Saturn is the planet of law. It represents justice known as karamfaldata. Each lawyer has to wear black coat represented by Saturn. Mercury represents mental abilities, intelligence and speech. Rahu also have importance in the career of judiciary service. Rahu is illusion, diplomatic. Sometimes Lawyers need to use false statements. Sometimes they act in a diplomatic manner. Rahu connection with mercury makes the native clever at speech/argumentative/diplomatic. Strong Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury in the Horoscope takes the native into Judicial services. Strong position of any two in the horoscope and making connection with Arth Trikona makes the native a good lawyer.

Planetary Combinations for Lawyer / Judicial Services in Horoscope 

2^nd house lord, Mercury, Rahu are connected with 6^th and 10^th houses and there are connection between 6^th and 10^th houses then the native will be a good litigation lawyer. Strong Sun and Mars in the horoscope may take the native on highest position. Connection between 6^th, 9^th, 10^th houses with Jupiter, Mercury also take the native into legal services. As we know 2, 6, 9, 10 houses are the main houses connected with the profession of lawyer/Judge. Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Mars if connected with 2, 6, 9, 10 houses native will be a successful lawyer. In Case 4^th house and its lord have connection then the native brings interest in real estate law. Strong Mars connection with 6^th house gives the native enough courage to fight against complicated litigation. Jupiter must have connection with the 1, 2, 6, 9, 10 houses. Saturn influence must also be there to become successful legal practitioner. Jupiter, Saturn conjunction in 9, 10 houses with their lords also make the native lawyer. 8^th and 12^th houses impact is also seen in case of specialisation. Due to such houses impact native is able to bring hidden truth to the world. Sun, Mercury Jupiter connected to 9, 10 houses Saturn with 2,5,8,10,`12 houses native will be a successful lawyer. Most of the Gemini, Libra, and Sagittarius people have seen with Law degree. Air signs are most suitable for law services. Venus, mercury conjunction in a house is also seen in the chart of many Lawyers. Exalted Mars in 2, 6, 9, 10 gives career in judiciary service. Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Sun connection with 10^th gives career in judicial service. Mars, Mercury in 10^th indicates judge. Mars connection with Trikona gives courage to make arguments. Lagna lord in 10^th house, Jupiter, Saturn connected, Lagna lord have connection with 6, 9 houses take the native into legal services. Mars with Jupiter, Mercury with Venus, Venus in exaltation indicates the native good Orator and Lawyer. Exalted Jupiter connected with 6, 10 houses, Sun strong in birth chart, native can work as Judge. So there are many combinations with ascendant 2,6,9,10,11 and Mercury, Mars Jupiter, Venus, Saturn which take the native into the career of law.

 

Government jobs in Horoscope (कुंडली में सरकारी नौकरी के योग)

Government job yoga in horoscope

Government jobs in Horoscope

Government jobs are always in demand. In Morden era private jobs are also offering high income and other incentives, still private jobs have no job security and stability however they are good in terms of monthly salary and many other benefits. Government jobs have stability n security and this is the only factor why large no. of people still running after Government jobs. Government jobs has no effect of Government Economic Policies like recession, fiscal deficit etc. it also includes lot of free time, holidays, and many other facilities. But Getting a Government Job is not easy due to cut throat competition. As most of the Good Government Services follow written exam, interviews etc. which of difficult level.

Government job yoga in horoscope

Government jobs in Horoscope 

10^th house is known as karma sthana which decides about once profession. Different sign in 10^th house and their lords position in d9 and d10 decides about the job and area they will select for job. Like if Aries falls in 10^th house native may go into Police, Defence, Doctors, Surgeons profession etc., if Taurus then native may be in Banks and Finance etc., if it is Gemini he might go into Accounting, Communications, Arbitrators etc., if Cancer sign is there in 10^th house native may like to go into Water related jobs, if Leo in 10^th house people like  Government jobs, Physicians, Forest Services, Zoologists etc., in case of Virgo they like  Accounts, Audit, Engineering etc., if Libra they select Legal services, Architects. In case of Scorpio they love to go into Insurance sector, Technology, Machinery, Water Projects, Surgeons etc., if Sagittarius they select Teachers, Lawyers, Judges etc., Capricorn sign in 10^th house give interest in  Service, Labor, Mines, Minerals etc., Aquarius indicates Aeronautics, Astronomy, Wireless electronics etc., while Pisces takes the native into Navy, Oceanography, off-shore explorations, Shipping, Harbors, Submarines, Marine Engineering etc. 

Government job yoga in horoscope

Government jobs in Horoscope 

In the same way if planets are there in 10^th house they indicates different work area as per the planet. Like if Sun is posited in 10^th house it represents all government and public sector jobs, Politics, Physicians, Medicines etc., Moon   indicates Sailors, Marine products, travelling jobs, Fisheries etc., Mars is related to the jobs in Defence, Surgery, Police, Lawyers, Investigative  Iron and Steel etc., Mercury related with Communications, Media, Journalism, Accounts, Insurance, Railways etc. Jupiter represents Teachers, Professors, Judges, Bankers, Financial experts etc., Venus show interest in Music, Arts, Creativity, Designing and Literature related jobs etc., Saturn related to Mining, Labour, Service, Coal etc. while nodes rahu and ketu represents the areas of work represented by planets Saturn and mars.

Primary planet for Govt Jobs is Sun. Sun is the king and you always need the blessings of it. So its position and strength is a deciding factor in terms of Government job. Jupiter influence makes the chances strong to get govt job. Jupiter is our luck. It need to be strong in Birth chart. If Mars is also strong in the horoscope, high position in Government job indicating. Malefic influence might mitigate the chances of getting govt job or job not upto the desired position. Other planetary position and influences on Sun decides about the position the native will get in Government jobs. Connection to the earth trikona and strong Jupiter, mars in the horoscope are also deciding factors. Saturn is another karaka for job yet not for Government jobs need to be checked. Moon is also an important factor for Government jobs. Strong Moon in the chart increases the chances of getting Government jobs. Arth Trikona and House of Profit must be connected with these planets.

 

7 chakras (सात चक्र )~ which of your chakras are blocked

Know your 7 chakras (सात चक्र )~ Which of your chakras are blocked ?

 We all have 7 chakras in our body known as Centers of Energy that move inside of us. If this energy of 7 chakras get blocked, can lead to illness. So we should have the knowledge about these energy centers. Also we should know what each chakra represents and what can be done to keep this energy flowing freely.

 Root Chakra (मूलाधार चक्र)

This chakra represents our survival (financial independence, money and food), feeling of security and gounded. If its energy get blocked, may lead to  constipation, fatigue.

 Sacral Chakra (स्वाधिष्ठान चक्र)

This Chakra represents Sense of abundance, well-being, new experiences, ability to accep others,  pleasure and sexuality. If its energy get blocked, may lead to infertility, painful period.

Solar chakra (मणिपूर चक्र)

 This represents Self-worth, self-confidence, control and self-esteem. If its energy get blocked may lead to poor digestion, low blood sugar.

 Heart Chakra (अनाहत चक्र)

This represents Love, joy and inner peace. If its energy get blocked may lead to Heart diseases high BP

 Throat Chakra (विशुद्धख्य चक्र)

This represents Communication, self-expression of feelings and the truth. If its energy get blocked may lead to Thyoride Problem Sore Throat

 Third Eye Chakra (आज्ञाचक्र)

This represents Intuition, imagination, wisdom and the ability to think and make decisions, ability to focus on and see the big picture.  If its energy get blocked may lead to headaches, depression, hormonal imbalance

 The Crown Chakra (सहस्रार चक्र)

 This represents Inner and outer beauty, our connection to spirituality and pure bliss. If its energy get blocked may lead to poor or inconsistent sleep habits.

Remedies :

7 chakras of our body are the energy centers and when this flow of energy gets blocked due to one or the other reason may lead to illness. So we all must know about these energy centers and their well being. In case of any blockage remedy is available in the form of, yoga, meditation, color therapy, oil, gemstones, crystals, mantra jaap etc. depend on ones requirements and ability.

 

Career in Civil Services (IAS/IPS) in Astrology ~ Planetary combinations for an IAS in the Horoscope

Career in Civil Services (IAS/IPS) in Astrology ~ Planetary combinations for an IAS in the Horoscope

Will I be an IAS ?

Will I be an IPS ?

 Can I go for Civil Services ?

Career in Civil Services (IAS/IPS) in Astrology ~ Planetary combinations for an IAS in the Horoscope

Civil Services Exam is not an easy one to crack. Being highly respective posts lot of competition is there. People who are lucky and have required planetary combinations for IAS/IPS in their horoscope are able to get it. Why luck? Why not intelligence? Because many times it is seen that candidate is able to clear the exam, he cleared it still not selected for civil services because of reservation system or any other reason this is called luck/fortune in astrology. 

Career in Civil Services (IAS/IPS) in Astrology ~ Planetary combinations for an IAS in the Horoscope

So first your luck need to be strong enough to get into civil services. Then we will see planetary positions and combinations required to get selected in Civil Services. Sun is the King of the planets. It represents government in astrology. So it need to be strong in the horoscope without any malefic influence and must be in benefic position. Strong position of Sun in the birth chart indicates government job for the native and how strong it is it decides about the rank one can get in government. Jupiter represents fortune and knowledge/wisdom. For government job one has to pass out competitive exams in which your hard work and intelligence will work. Mercury is connected with intelligence and Saturn makes you hard working, disciplined, determined. As civil services are the exams not an easy task to clear and also it represents very high ambition so Rahu position also seen strong in birth chart. For IPS Mars is also need to be strong must be in Kendra or Trikona in own sign or in friends sign or exalted anywhere in horoscope. Ascendant which represents native overall personality it also needs to be strong and must be creating Raj Yoga with 10th or 9th lord. Sign Aries, Cancer, Leo, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and  nakshatra Krittika, Magha, Dhanishtha, Jayeshtha, Punarvasu Pushya. U.Ashada, U.Phalguni are also important.

Career in Civil Services (IAS/IPS) in Astrology ~ Planetary combinations for an IAS in the Horoscope

As we know there are three exams (pre, mains and interview) which need to be cleared to get into civil services. Hard work is always required in these exams. For pre exam ones need to be intelligent enough to get it cleared. But for the rest two exams along with intelligence one need to be smart and fortunate also. Many times it is seen that the native is hard working and intelligent enough still could not get selected in civil services. Many people ask this question to me. Might be destiny not following them. They are destined for other fields in career. In this case there is another best option for the native available in their birth chart. Many people are there who are giving civil services classes to students and some of them get it cleared. But those giving classes could not get it clear. It is also destiny. They might be destined as king maker not the king itself. So this is also need to be check from ones horoscope. Influence of other planets also important. Sometimes we see that there is a slight difference in the horoscope of a criminal and an IPS. So one needs to be very careful while checking the horoscope.

Career in Civil Services (IAS/IPS) in Astrology ~ Planetary combinations for an IAS in the Horoscope

As it is destiny which rules. Still hard work is never ever gone to waste. Because when it not gives us the result it gives us lesson. And people uses this lesson in their career to get succeed or sometimes make this lesson its career. So Sun, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars are the key planets to get into civil services. These planets must have connection with 2,3,6,10,11 houses and must be well placed in birth chart and in other divisional charts. Also at the time of exams one have the dasha and bhukti of favorable planets. We can’t ignore the transit effect of planets.

Career in Civil Services (IAS/IPS) in Astrology ~ Planetary combinations for an IAS in the Horoscope

 

Professions in Numerology

Professions in Numerology

Holi ~ Festival of Sacrifice and Colours

Holi ~ festival of Sacrifice and colours

Sacrifice of Divine Holika (बुआ  of Prahalad)

Holi or “festival of colours” is celebrated on the last full moon day of the lunar month Phalguna (February/March), (Phalgun Purnima). Holi Purnima (Phalgun Purnima) is also known as Madan Purnima or Vasant Purnima or Holika Poornima or Dol Poornima. Holi festivities start on Basant Panchami which marks the onset of Vasant rithu (Spring season). Rangapanchami occurs a few days later on a Panchami (fifth day of the full moon), marking the end of festivities involving colors.

This is the spring festival of the Hindus. People light bonfires on the eve of Holi festival to celebrate the victory of 'good' over 'bad' which is called Holika Dahan. Holika Dahan is referred to as Kama Dahanam in Andhra Pradesh. In West Bengal of India and Bangladesh it is known as Dolyatra (Doul Jatra) or Basanta-Utsab ("spring festival").

Dhulandi Holi will be celebrated on March 2^nd 3018 (Friday). Holika Dahan will be celebrated a day before on March 1st, 2018 (Thursday).

Meaning of Holi
Literally "Holi" signifies "burning" in Indian language. But, how it came to be associated with 'burning', is a story. The reference is found only in ancient Indian mythology. Holi also means “sacrifice”. Here Sacrifice refers to the sacrifice of Prahalad’s बुआ(Aunty). Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness and purity through the fire of Yogic practice. This is the real spirit of Holi. Rise from the mire of stupidity and absurdity and dive deep into the ocean of divinity.

Celebrations of Holika Dahan – the Holy Bonfire: The day before Holi is celebrated as Holika Dahan (burning of Holika) or Chhoti Holi (little Holi). This ritual, setting a holy bonfire indicates the victory of good over evil and also the triumph of a true devotee. People consider the bonfire as very sacred and they take the fire as well as the ash of the holy bonfire to their homes. They believe that the holy ash may bring success, prosperity and bliss in their families. Some people do perform Holika Dahan after consulting the Panchang (Hindu Almanac) – to find the auspicious time to perform the Dahan.

Celebrations of Holi – Playing with Colours: The main day, Holi, also known as Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing colored powder and colored water at each other. In Vrindavan and Mathura, where Lord Krishna grew up, the festival is celebrated for 16 days (until Rangpanchmi in commemoration of the divine love of Radha for Krishna).


Origin of Holi

We all celebrate Holi but hardly anyone knows the reason behind its celebration and origin. Originally Holi is a Spring festival. It celebrates good harvests and fertility of the land. There are many legends and history associated with the origin of this spring festival.

Legend of Prahlad, Holika, and Hrinyakashyapa : There was a demon-king named Hiranyakashipu who was very cruel and ordered everybody to worship him and not God. He was against Lord Vishnu. However, his little son Prahlad refused to do so and continued to worship the almighty Lord Vishnu, the Hindu God. He tried hard to kill him but every time Lord Vishnu saved him. One of the sisters of the king named Holika had a boon to remain unscathed by fire, so she followed her brother's wishes. However, with this sinful act against Lord Narayana's devotee, Holika's boon ended and she was burnt to ashes, while Prahlad came out safe. From that day onwards Holi is celebrated as the festival of the victory of good over evil. Even today, bonfires are lit on the night before Holi in memory of the event and burning of the evil Holika. It symbolizes the victory of Good over evil. The tradition of burning Holika or the 'Holika dahan' comes mainly from this legend.

Legend of Krishna and Putna : IN DAYS of yore, there were communities of cannibals in India. They caused much havoc. They threatened the lives of many innocent people. One of them was Holika or Putana. She took immense delight in devouring children. Sri Krishna destroyed her and thus saved the little children.

Legend of Kamadahanam : Holi is known by the name of Kamadahana in South India, the day on which Cupid was burnt by Lord Siva. After Goddess Sati’s death, Lord Shiva was in deep meditation without caring the universe. All the Gods were in trouble because they can’t do anything without Shiva’s association. At that time, Kamadeva, also known as Manmatha, has taken the responsibility of bringing Lord Shiva into active stage. Kamadeva shot an arrow of love at Lord Shiva and Shiva opened his third eye and destroyed Manmatha into ashes. Knowing this Manmatha’s wife Rathi felt depresses and worshipped Lord Shiva to regain her husband. This is known as Kamadahanam and since then Kamadahanam is observed during Holi festival.

Story of Radha and Krishna : Another legend, which tells us the use of colors in Holi is that of Lord Krishna and Radha. Lord Krishna use to play with colors with Radha and Gopis.This lovable prank of throwing colored powder and watercolors called 'pichkaris' soon gained favor with the people and it evolved into the tradition of Holi. This is the reason that people play with colors in Holi and at the same time they worship Lord Krishna and Radha. The Holi of Mathura and Vrindavan region, are very famous because it the place where Krishna was born and spend his childhood days.

This same scene is enacted every year to remind people that those who love God shall be saved, and they that torture the devotee of God shall be reduced to ashes.