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02/05/2022

When is Vasant Panchami?
Vasant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, Shree Panchami, or the Basant Festival of Kites is a Sikh and Hindu festival held on the fifth day of the traditional Indian calendar month of Magha (usually early February).

It is a public holiday in the Haryana, Odisha, Tripura and West Bengal regions of India.

The festival marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring - Vasant Panchami means the fifth day ('Panchami') of Spring ('Vasant'). It takes place 40 days before Holi and marks the start of preparations for that festival.

Traditions of Vasant Panchami
On this day Hindus worship Saraswati Devi, the goddess of wisdom, knowledge, music, art, and culture. Legend has it that Lord Brahma had created the earth and humans, but felt it was all a bit too quiet, so on this day, he created Saraswati by sprinkling some water in the air. As she came from water, she is also called the water deity. Saraswati then filled the world with beautiful music and blessed the world with her voice.

Saraswati has four hands which symbolize ego, intellect, alertness and the mind. She is often pictured seated on a lotus or a peacock, wearing a white dress.

A popular legend associated with Vasant Panchami is a story about a poet called Kalidasa. Kalidasa had somehow ended up marrying a beautiful princess, who kicked him out when she realised he was foolish.

In despair, Kalidasa was planning to kill himself when Saraswati emerged from the river and told him to bathe in the waters. When he did, the water gave him wisdom and led to him writing poetry.

The colour yellow is strongly associated with Vasant Panchami, representing the fields of mustard which a common sight in the Punjab and Haryana areas at this time of year. People wear bright yellow clothes and cook colourful food to mark the beginning of spring, with many of the dishes cooked being yellow, such as "meeth chawal", sweetened rice.

11/19/2021

Today Thursday 18th ends the holy month of Khartic. Tomorrow begins the month of Maargashirsha. The following festivals are found in this month - Sri Raam Janaki, Mokshada Ekadashi, Gita Jayanti, Saphalaa Ekadashi.

07/23/2021

Guru Purnima is today Friday 23rd July. It is a tradition dedicated to all the spiritual and academic Gurus, who are evolved or enlightened humans, ready to share their wisdom with no monetary expectation, based on Karma Yoga. It is celebrated as a festival in India, Nepal and Bhutan by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists. This festival is traditionally observed to honour one's chosen spiritual teachers or leaders. It is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Ashadha (June–July) as it is known in the Hindu calendar. It is also known as Vyasa Purnima for it marks the birthday of Veda Vyasa, the sage who authored the Mahabharata and compiled the Vedas.

06/13/2021

Nandi, also called Nandikeshvara and Nandishvara, is the name of the gate keeper of Kailasa, the abode of Lord Shiva. He is usually depicted as a bull which also serves as the mount to Shiva. He is one of the Gana of Shiva. Nandi is the bearer of truth and righteousness. The word Nandi has come from Tamil root word Nandhu means to grow, to flourish or to appear which was used to indicate growing fluorished white bulls as well as divine bull nandi. The Sanskrit word nandi has the meaning of "happy", "joy" and "satisfaction"; also said as the properties of divine guardian of Lord Shiva - Nandi. Almost all Shiva temples display stone images of a seated Nandi, generally facing the main shrine. Nandi is described as the son of the sage Shilada. Shilada underwent severe penance to have a boon ; a child with immortality and got Nandi as his son. It is said that Nandi was born from a Yajna performed by the Shilada and his body was clad in armour made out of diamonds when he was born. Nandi grew as an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and he did penance to become the gate-keeper of the Lord Shiva as well as his mount. Nandi got the divine knowledge of Agamic and Ta***ic wisdom taught by Lord Shiva from goddess Parvati. He could teach that divine knowledge to his Eight disciples who are identified as the progenitors of Nandinatha Sampradaya - Sanaka, Sanatana, Sanandana, Sanatkumara, Tirumular, Vyagrapada, Patanjali and Sivayoga Muni. These eight disciples are directed to eight directions of the world by Nandinatha to spread the wisdom he taught them. There are many legends about Nandi. One describes his conflict with Ravana, the King of Lanka. Nandi cursed Ravana that his kingdom would be burnt by a monkey. Later Hanuman ji burnt Lanka when he went in search of Maa Sita, who was kept prisoner by Ravana in Ashoka Vaatika

06/05/2021

Shani Jayanti- Wednesday 9th June 2021-

Shanidev, the son of Lord Surya is said to be born on the Amavasya of Vaishakh month. This day is celebrated as Shani Jayanti, his birth anniversary. In Vedic astrology, planet Saturn is referred to as Lord Shani and has a colossal impact on human life. People who are experiencing the effects of Shani Sade Sati pray to the Lord on this day. Many devotees also conduct fasting to please Lord Saturn and gain blessings of good luck and great fortune. Therefore, there is great importance of Shani Jayanti 2021.

Saturn is the slowest planet of all. Many people consider it negative due to its influence on their lives. But, that is not the case in real sense. Shani is a strict master, a disciplinarian that bestows one with victory only after continuous effort, dedication, and passing the hurdles with confidence. Hence, it is also called as the planet of Karma or the Justice Lord.

When Shani showers his blessings on people, they never have to experience tough times, and are successful in the most righteous way. Along with that, Shanidev bestows them with incredible gains and auspicious times. Saturn impacts various facets of one’s life along with their career. Thus, Shani can turn out to be miraculous if posited favourably in one’s horoscope, but can also be problematic if placed unfavourably.

What The Legends Say About Shani Dev

As per the traditional texts, Saturn is known to be the son of Suryadev and Chhaya. Shani was ill-treated and doomed by his wife and heavenly mother Parvati. However; once she realized her mistake, Parvatidevi gave a blessing to Shani that there will not occur any important event in a person’s life unless Shanidev blesses that deed. That occasion should either be blessed with a favourable transit or an aspect to a suitable house in one's birth chart.

Ancient traditions also depict Shani as the elder brother of Yama (Lord of death), and hence, Shani may also play Yama’s part in ending an individual’s earthly life. He also signifies detachment due to being a greatly spiritual planet and the teachings it brings to a native.
Shani Jayanti Rituals

A particular Shani Graha Shanti Puja, and havan are done on this day. One can perform the puja by visiting Shani temple or any Navagraha temple.
Take gangajal, panchamrit, oil, and water in this order and wash the idol of Lord Shani.
Recite Shani Stotra or Shanti paath to appease the Lord and pray for the elimination of obstacles from your life.
Donating black items such as black til, black clothes, and mustard oil is considered favourable on this day.

06/05/2021

The Ekadashi Vrat of Jyestha, Krishna Paksha is known as Apara Ekadashi which is on Saturday 5th June 2021. The holy Hindu event of Apara Ekadashi is performed to please Lord Vishnu and seek His blessings. Here’s how you can perform the Apara Ekadashi puja at your home.

The Apara Ekadashi vrat is a strict fast observed by devotees without food and water on the 10th day. The fast ends on the 12th day after sunrise. Devotees take special care to complete all the rituals with devotion and dedication. You can follow the vrat rules given below:

1. Rise early on Ekadashi Tithi (two hours before sunrise), preferably during Brahma Muhurat.

2. Take a bath and wear clean clothes.

3. Perform meditation (Dhyana), followed by Sankalpa (a pledge that you will whole-heartedly keep the vrat).

4. One must maintain celibacy if he observes Apara Ekadashi vrat.

5. Do not consume onion, garlic, rice, wheat, meat, lentils and legumes. (avoid any type of beans or grains)

6. Avoid consumption of alcohol or to***co.

7. Do charity, donate food, clothes or essentials to the poor and needy.

8. Observe the vrat with utmost devotion and dedication, it also helps to control your mind and body.

9. You can consume fruits, milk, sabudana khichdi, singhare ki puri or paratha and other vrat recipes at one time in the day.

10. Chant 'OM Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya' Mantra as many times as possible.
Apara Ekadashi Puja Vidhi

1. Add a few drops of Ganga Jal to the bucket of water that you will use for bathing.

2. Wear clean clothes after taking a bath.

3. Ignite a lamp (Diya) with ghee or sesame oil on the altar of your home.

4. Now, invoke Lord Vishnu, pray to him and seek his blessings before beginning the puja.

5. Chant 'OM Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya', while offering water, flowers, natural perfume, oil lamp, incense and Naivedhya (any fruit or cooked food) to Lord Vishnu.

6. You may also offer fruits. You can prepare kheer or halwa or any other vegetarian dessert to offer.

7. Now gently offer Paan, Supari, a brown coconut, bananas and other fruits, with Chandan, Kumkum, Haldi, Akshat and Dakshina.

8. Begin with reading the Apara Ekadashi Vrat Katha. You can also read the Vishnu Sahasranam or do the Naam Jaapa.

9. In the evening, light an oil lamp, incense sticks and pray to Lord Vishnu. Offer flowers, water, fruits and any sweet preparation (bhog).

10. Conclude the puja by performing the aarti in the name of Lord Vishnu.

04/30/2021

Jai Shree Hanuman,
The Sanatan Dharm Mandir invites you and your family and friends to our Hanuman Jayanti puja this Sunday, May 2 at 10:00am. Please remember to wear your masks. We are located at 12918 Player St. Houston 77045. May Hanuman blessings always be with you.

04/23/2021

Sita Ram Devotees:
We will be having our Ram Navami puja this Sunday at 10am during our regular Sunday service. We welcome everyone to join with us at the Mandir. Please remember to wear your masks. We are located at 12918 Player St. Houston 77045.

03/27/2021

Jai Sita Raam Devotees🙏
We will be burning Holika tonight at 7:30pm and we will be celebrating Holi tomorrow at 10:00am. We welcome everyone to join with us at the Mandir. Due to Covid and out of respect for those who are no longer with us, we will not be using color or powder this year. We will have chowtal singing and sharing the ashes from Holika Dahan. Please remember to wear your masks. We are located at 12918 Player St. Houston 77045.

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