HINDU GODS
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Saturday, December 01, 2007
KETU
KETU
In Hindu mythology, Ketu is generally referred to as a "shadow" planet.Chaya Graha" (shadow planets).
Rahu and Ketu are respectively called the north and the south lunar nodes. KETU DASA is 7 years .the Nakshtra aswni,maham,mula.Ketu has special affiliation with the Nakshatra Abhijit.
Other name of ketu;
Ketu, Sikhin, Dhvaja, Dhum, Mrityu Putr and Anala. The common term is Ketu.
Ketu is the other half of the demon, the headless body
KETU he is hight person,red color,he role the body in hand and shoulder.
In Hindu mythology, Ketu is generally referred to as a "shadow" planet.Chaya Graha" (shadow planets).Rahu and Ketu are respectively called the north and the south lunar nodes. KETU DASA is 7 years .the Nakshtra aswni,maham,mula.Ketu has special affiliation with the Nakshatra Abhijit.
Ketu is variegated in color and associated with the metal Lead. Turquoise and Cats eye are associated with Ketu.
PRAY GOD GANESH IN TURSDAY (ARUGAM PULL GRASS MALA )AND SATERDAY IS PENEFIT .
ketu dasa -7 years
ketu dasa-Ketu Bukthi - 4 months 27 days
Mental worry due to son or wife,wife's relatives and brothers relatives, loss of money, poison, fear, a general set back and check in life.
Mental worry due to son or wife,wife's relatives and brothers relatives, loss of money, poison, fear, a general set back and check in life.
This period GIVE FOOD FOR POOR PEOPLE
ketu dasa-Venus Bukthi - 1 years 2 months
Success in undertaking, birth of child, ill health to children and wife, fever or dysentery.
ketu dasa-Venus Bukthi - 1 years 2 months
Success in undertaking, birth of child, ill health to children and wife, fever or dysentery.
This period pray GODESS GOWRI OR DURGA
ketu dasa-Sun Bukthi - 4 months 6 days
Check in business, expansion of knowledge, uneasiness, travel, health of wife giving anxiety and worry. fever ,headache,fear in mind.
ketu dasa-Sun Bukthi - 4 months 6 days
Check in business, expansion of knowledge, uneasiness, travel, health of wife giving anxiety and worry. fever ,headache,fear in mind.
this period pray LOAD SIVA AND SIVA PUJA
ketudasa-Moon Bukthi - 7 months
Financial improvements, loss or mental uneasiness, disease through water or cold, troubles from children. quarrel with womens,travel disturber
ketudasa-Moon Bukthi - 7 months
Financial improvements, loss or mental uneasiness, disease through water or cold, troubles from children. quarrel with womens,travel disturber
This period pray Maha mrutyunjaya stotram
kedu dasa-Mars Bukthi - 4 months 27 days
A general anxiety about children, quarrels in family, increase of enemies, punishments, death, operation in the body. fear,court and punishment.fire accident
kedu dasa-Mars Bukthi - 4 months 27 days
A general anxiety about children, quarrels in family, increase of enemies, punishments, death, operation in the body. fear,court and punishment.fire accident
This perod gowri puja and help poor people and donate food
ketu dasa-Rahu Bukthi - 1 year 18 days
Royal or government punishments, blood poison, loss of wealth or property, loss in business, visiting prostitute homes for pleasure. medicine poison.skin allergy
ketu dasa-Rahu Bukthi - 1 year 18 days
Royal or government punishments, blood poison, loss of wealth or property, loss in business, visiting prostitute homes for pleasure. medicine poison.skin allergy
This priod give food for Gow and buffollo .
kedu das -Jupiter Bukthi - 11 months 6 days
Contact with persons of high status, happiness through wife, marriage, increase in holdings, profits in business. lock,government help,marriage,
kedu das -Jupiter Bukthi - 11 months 6 days
Contact with persons of high status, happiness through wife, marriage, increase in holdings, profits in business. lock,government help,marriage,
This perod pray guru ,god karttikeya puja and dakshinamuthy puja
kedu dasa-Saturn Bukthi - 1 year 1 month 9 days
Prison life conditions, loss of money in many ways, strained feelings with relations, exile to far off places, change of house. travel to please to please,disturbance with womens
kedu dasa-Saturn Bukthi - 1 year 1 month 9 days
Prison life conditions, loss of money in many ways, strained feelings with relations, exile to far off places, change of house. travel to please to please,disturbance with womens
This period pray sani, Maha mrutyunjaya stotram and siva puja
ketu dasa-Mercury Bukthi - 11 months 27 days
Money from mental pursuits, children giving worry and anxiety, failure of ideas or plans, fear from relations, etc.
ketu dasa-Mercury Bukthi - 11 months 27 days
Money from mental pursuits, children giving worry and anxiety, failure of ideas or plans, fear from relations, etc.
This period give food for gow,goat,and animals
Cat's Eye Gem Stone or Lehsuniya s best remedy for Ketu Dosha.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketu_(Benin)
Cat's Eye Gem Stone or Lehsuniya s best remedy for Ketu Dosha.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketu_(Benin)
Other name of ketu;
Ketu, Sikhin, Dhvaja, Dhum, Mrityu Putr and Anala. The common term is Ketu.
Ketu is the other half of the demon, the headless body
KETU he is hight person,red color,he role the body in hand and shoulder.
language is foriegn language,dress red dot dress .vahanam simmah
grass arugam pull
pray god Ganesh with grass arugam pull is penefit of this planet
Rahu – Own Rasi is Virgo and Exalted in Gemini.
Rahu – Own Rasi is Virgo and Exalted in Gemini.
Ketu – Own Rasi is Pisces and exalted in Sagittarius.
people who> have a lone Ketu in the 12th house (whatever be the- rasi in), they are normally highly spiritual and god- believing. Same case is with Rahu in 3rd or 5th or 9th house.
people who> have a lone Ketu in the 12th house (whatever be the- rasi in), they are normally highly spiritual and god- believing. Same case is with Rahu in 3rd or 5th or 9th house.
KETU GOD IS GANESH AND SANTIGASAR
RAHU
SRI Kalahastiswaraswamy -(sri kalahasti-A-P
Ardhakaayam mahaveeryam chandraadhitya vimardanam !
Rahu is the natural badaka in all horoscopes. During this Rahu Kalam time Rahu is given the opportunity to exercise this badaka influence. If we know the time for this, we just choose activates of lesser impact e.g. no major decisions or expectations during this time. Now, the one action I have performed during this time is a yajya for Rahu. He owns this time and hence a yajya for Rahu makes sense in terms of the right muhurta for this action.Recall the term graha - that which binds, or holds. Now if we consider one definition for Rahu , other then one of the nodes for the moon, Rahu -to seize , to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp; to grasp mentally; to take possession of by force or at will; to take possession or control .
HOW TO CALCULATE RAHU KALAM
How to calculate Rahu Kalam is a portion of the day (or night), a particular segment.
Here is the schedule, and then we will add an example.
Sundays - 8th portion from the sun rise
Mondays - 2nd portion from the sun rise
Tuesdays - 7th portion from the sun rise
Wednesday -5th portion from the sun rise
Thursday - 6th portion from the sun rise
Friday - 4th portion from the sun rise
Saturday -3rd portion from the sun rise
What do we mean by 'portion'?
If we divide the day up in equal portions, then rahu owns this part. So, the division is from sunrise to sunset and, divided up into 8 equal portions, Then sunset to sunrise, same 1/8th portion division.
Why 8?
Rahu is the 8th Graha in the charakaraka system ( there's fixed or sthirakaraka's and 7 planets only are considered, ruled by Siva, Chara with 8 planets , rules by Visnu, and Naisargika or natural karaka system rules by Brahma). This again is the information from the tradition that you could search for some time and never find out why 7,8 or 9 graha's are used.
ObservationsWe take the day from Sunrise to Sunset and divide that time by eight. Each 'portion' is 1/8th, yes? We then look for the portions defined above for each day and we have identified the time.
A quick calculation ( back of the napkin as they say ) is Sunrise = 6 AM and Sun Set = 6 PM. Divide by 8 and each 1/8th portion is equal to 1 1/2 hrs. So each Rahu Kalam portion would = 1 1/2 hrs.Lets now use an actual sunrise and sunset...Practical ExampleLook at Mahatma Ghandhi's birth chart , as a reference point that we have used in the past.
The sunrise on his day of birth was 5:51:10 AM. Sunset was 17:45:40. This is for 2 Oct 1869 and the day is Sunday, Like this Day of this posting. So, 17:45:40 - 5:51:10 = 11:54.30 hours of daylight ( correct?) 11:54:30 divided by 8 = 1:29:19 hours for each 1/8th period1/8th Portions Starting @ sunrise --
Start time 1-------------5:51:10
2 -am--------------------7:20:29
3-am--------------------8:49:48
4-am-------------------10:19:06
5-am-------------------11:48:25
6-am-------------------1:17:44
1-am-------------------2:47:03
8-am------------------4:16:21
PM Rahu Kalam Starts for daylight portion of the day
1------------5:45:40
2-pm--------7:14:59
3-pm-------8:44:18
4-pm------10:13:36
5-pm------11:42:55
6-pm-----1:12:14
7-am-----2:41:33
8-am ------4:10:51
AM Rahu Kalm starts for the night portion It's most interesting to me that on Sunday, Rahukalam is the farthest away from the time period owned by the sun . Sun owns light, atman, the sunrise on Sunday, and Rahu (as darkness) is as far away from light ( the extreme pole) as possible.Hope this helps... written at sunrise, Sunday Morning, the hora of the sun.
Sukla Ashtami ( the 8th) tithi, owned by Siva; Chandra in Swati Nakshatra , owned by Rahu.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahu
(Kal chakra)The concept of Kal Chakra or 'the Wheel of Time', is of great importance to the Hindu way of living. It is also a name for Yama, judge of men and god of the netherworlds. Kal as time is immensely important, as all ceremonies and occasions are performed at a time carefully calculated to be 'auspicious'. Time, said to have existed before creation, is also believed to be the source of primordial water and the progenitor of the creator. In fact both Shiva and Vishnu are regarded as forms of cosmic time. The term Kal is also used for fate (a popular doctrine which states that actions performed in a former life predefine events in the next ) and associated with destruction. Called the ever-rolling wheel or chakra, it is said to be have no beginning and no end. So quite literally, time is of essence.
Different Yog Of Kaalsarp Yog.
If all the 7 planets are situated between Rahu and Ketu then KaalSarp Yog is formed.
According to the situation of Rahu in twelve houses of horoscope there are KaalSarp Yogas of twelve types.
These are (1) Anant Kaalsarp Yog
(2) Kulik kaalsarp Yog
(3) Vaasuki Kaalsarp Yog
(4) Shankhpal Kaalsarp Yog
(5) Padam kaalsarpYog
( 6) Mahapadam Kaalsarp Yog
(7) Takshak Kaalsarp Yog
(8) Karkotak Kaalsarp Yog
( 9) Shankhchud Kaalsarp Yog
(10) Ghaatak Kaalsarp Yog
(11)Vishakt Kaalsarp Yog
(12) Sheshnag Kaalsarp Yog.
There are two types Of KaalSarp Yog
(1) Ascending Order
(2)Descending Order.
When all the 7 planets are eaten away by Rahu's mouth then it is Ascending KaalSarpYog.
When all planets are situated in back of Rahu then Descending KaalSarp Yog is formed
When Rahu and Ketu are placed in the second and eighth position in a horoscope then it said to be Kulik Kalasarpa Yog
The Hindu Calendar
The Hindu calendar plays an integral role in the lives of Hindus. Apart from measuring the traditional periods of time, it is also used to calculate the date of festivals, and auspicious times and days for performing ceremonies. Calendars are calculated on the basis of the sun, moon, and a combination of both. The Hindu Year is based on the lunar cycle, the waxing and waning of the moon, numbering 29 and a half days. Based on this cycle, the year has 12 months, each named after a stellar constellation near which the full moon of that month is sighted. The 12 lunar months however, make a total of only 354 days, 11 days less than the solar year. To avoid any discrepancies with the solar year of 365 days, the Hindu year includes an extra month or Adhik Maas every two and a half to three years. Though it is lunar based, it remains in consonance with the solar year in the long run.
Rahu KetuRahu literally means 'the seizer', while Ketu stands for 'bright appearance'. In astronomy they are the ascending and descending nodes of the moon respectively. Rahu was actually a four-armed, dragon- tailed demon called svarbhanu and is believed to be the cause of eclipses and a major mischief maker. In fact there is a very interesting legend associated with it. According to it, when amrit (nectar of immortality) arose from the churning of the ocean and was being distributed to the gods who stood in a line to receive it, he is said to have disguised himself and joined them. The 'sun' and the 'moon' detected this mischief and reported it to Vishnu who immediately cut off his head. The head became Rahu and the body became Ketu. However, because the demon had drunk a bit of the nectar, he attained immortality and his body was placed in the stellar sphere. It is said that Rahu traverses the heaven in his eight- horse chariot and tries to devour the sun and the moon for denouncing him. Whenever he succeeds in whole or in part, an eclipse takes place. Hence, both Rahu and ketu are believed to be inauspicious and fierce..
One is said to have "Kalasarpa dosham" if all the planets are positioned in between Rahu and Kethu in ones horoscope. Srivanchiyam is a lesser-known parihara sthalam for Kethu and Kalasarpa dosham. Pariharam for Rahu is also done here. Rahu-Kethu is here in a single form and known as "Chanda Rahu".
Sri Kalahasti temple is located 36 km away from Tirupathi in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradhesh, India. The inner temple is constructed around 5th century and the outer temple was constructed in the 12th Century.
This temple itself is a great architectural piece of art. Spend some time exploring the temple. You can see that the inside pillars are fresh as they were hundreds of years back because they were hidden from natural degradation by sun and wind.
Please plan your trip in such a way that you can spend some time exploring the physical and spiritual beauty of the temple.
In the outer temple, as soon as you enter the temple gates (after the shops)on your left you will see the old idol of SriGnanaprasunambika Devi (the original one) which was placed outside due to some reasons.....Still lot of people pray to it....
By the way, do not forget to see the Pathala Ganapathi who is associated with the old Sivalingam beneath the temple. You cannot see the Old SivaLingam (related to the old Story of SriKalaHasti) beneath the temple but you can imagine it (and the real story) when you see the Lord Ganapathi
Temple Address:
Sri Kalahastiswaraswamy vari Devastanam
SriKalaHasti Chittoor District. Andhra Pradhesh PIN: 517644
Telephone: 08578-221655, 222787
Kalahasti is located near the pilgrimage town of Tirupati and is visited by thousands of pilgrims. This temple is also associated with Rahu and Ketu, (of the nine grahams or celestial bodies in the Indian astrological scheme). This famous Saivite temple in Kalahasti, 38 km from Tirupati, is one of the Panchabhoota Kshetras. Located on the banks of river Swarnamukhi, Sri Kalahasti Temple is one of the most ancient temples in South India.
This temple has one of the elemental lingas, the vayu (air) linga. There is a lamp inside the inner sanctum that is constantly flickering despite the lack of air movement inside. The air-linga can be observed to move even when the pujaris close off the entrance to the main Deity room, which does not have any windows. You can see the flames on several ghee lamps flicker as if blown by moving air. The linga is white and is considered Swayambhu, or self-manifested.
Kalahasti is surrounded by two sacred hills. The Durgamba temple is on the northern hill. On the south hill there is the shrine of Kannabeswara, in memory of the Sage Kannappa, who offered an eye to the Lord. When he tried to offer his other eye as well, the Lord mercifully stopped him. There is also a temple dedicated to Subramanya on one of the surrounding hills.
The main linga is untouched by human hands, even by the priest. Abhisheka (bathing) is done by pouring a mixture of water, milk, camphor, and panchamrita. Sandal paste, flowers and the sacred thread are offered to the utsava-murti, not the main linga.
This temple is one of the most impressive Siva temples in India. It features an enormous, ancient gopuram (tower) over the main gate. The tower is 36.5m (120 feet) high. The entire temple is carved out of the side of a huge stone hill. It was built in1516 by King Krishnadeva Raya.
The temple is run by neatly dressed Saivite Brahmins, who conduct the worship of the various deities inside. Inside the temple you will find the tremendously ornate and splendid architecture that South India is famous for. Elaborately designed pillars, altars, and paraphernalia abound.
This ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of the panchabhootha stalams (temples celebrating Lord Shiva as the embodiment of the primary elements), air being the element in case here, the other five temples being Tiruvannamalai (fire), Chidambaram (space), Thiruvanikkaval (water) and Kanchipuram (earth) respectively. Sri Kalahasthi is located near the pilgrimage town of Tirupathi and is visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Legend:Lord Shiva is worshipped here in the form of Vayu Linga (one of the elements air). The legend says that Sri (spider), Kala (cobra) and Hasti (elephant) worshipped Lord Shiva here and attained Moksha. Hence this place is known as Srikalahasti. A statue that shows all three animals is situated in the main shrine.
The Skanda Purana, Shiva Purana, and Linga Purnas mention about Srikalahasti. The Skanda Purana says that Arjuna visited this place, worshipped Kalahastiswara, and met the sage Bharadwaja on the top of the hill. It is believed that Kannappa (also called as Bhakta kannappa), a tribal devotee has worshipped Shiva at Srikalahasti.
Brahma, the God of creation, is said to have worshipped Lord Shiva, and bathed in the swarnamukhi river to get rid of “sisuhathya patakam” (the sin of killing children).
The river Swarnamukhi got its name from a belief that gold was found in its stream. Swarna means gold and Swarnamukhi means gold faced in Sanskrit.
Festival:Maha Shivaratri which occurs in the Tamil month of Maasi (Feb 15 through March 15) is one of the greatest festival seasons here, and the celebrations are marked by processions of the deities. The fifth day of the festival in the month of Maasi coincides with the Maha Shivaratri the Shiva Linga of Srikalahasti Temple is considered to be one of the five important Lingas. According to Hindu mythology the five lingas represent the five great elements namely - Water, Fire, Ether, Air and Earth, established in the five great ‘Kshetras’. At Srikalahasti Temple Lord Shiva is worshiped as Vayu Linga of the wind God. A flame present in the Garbhagraha of the temple flickers even though no wind can enter the shrine.
Rahu Shanti Mantra
"Om Rahuve Devaye Shaantim,
Rahuve Kripaaye Karoti,
Rahuaaye chamaaye abhilaashat,
Om Rahuve Namoh Namah.”
Ardhakaayam mahaveeryam chandraadhitya vimardanam !Simhikagarbha Sambootham tham Rahum pranamaamyaham !!
I bow down to Rahu who is semibodied, who is endowed with a lot of powers, who troubles fiercely the Sun and the Moon and who comes from the womb of Simhika
Múla Mantra
Ōm Krīm Hum Hum Tam Tańkadhārińe rāhave Ram Hrīm Śrīm Paim swāhā
Gāyatri
Nakhadhvajāya vidmahe padma hastāya dhīmahi
Tanno rāhu pracōdayāt
I bow down to Rahu who is semibodied, who is endowed with a lot of powers, who troubles fiercely the Sun and the Moon and who comes from the womb of Simhika
Múla Mantra
Ōm Krīm Hum Hum Tam Tańkadhārińe rāhave Ram Hrīm Śrīm Paim swāhā
Gāyatri
Nakhadhvajāya vidmahe padma hastāya dhīmahi
Tanno rāhu pracōdayāt
Rahu is the ascending node in astronomy. He is the cause of all eclipses and shines as the King of meteors He is the guardian of the southwest quarter. His father is Viprachitti and Simhika. He has four arms and his lower part ends in a tail. As a lover of mischief he causes a lot of mischief. He disguised himself and had a sip of the immortal nectar during the churning of the ocean. lhe legend goes that Vishnu cut his head off due to this. His chariot is drawn by eight black horses. He is called 'Abra Pisacha', the Demon of the Sky. He is also called Kabandha or Bharani-bhu.
workship of Durga,Parvathi is good for Rahu.
Kal Sarpa Pooja
prayer-hanuman chalisa,Rahu kavach ,Gayatri Mantra,Devi stotram
prayar on Devi stotram on friday rahu kalam--(9..30 to 12 .00 Am )
Thuesday Rahu kalam(3.00 to 4.30 pm) is the best Time for rahu.
Japam has to be performed separately for Kuja, Rahu and Ketu.
. Visit Rahu Temple situated In Tamilnadu Tirunageswram and perform milk abishekam in Rahukalam after performing this, visit
Vaideeswaran koyal (Kuja Temple) and then Ketu temple in Peroambare and perform pooja.
3. It is advisable to visit Srikalahasti in Andhra Pradesh and perform pooja for Kalasarpa Dosha Nivarana and perform Pooja to Goddess GyanaPrasunamba with kumkum.
workship of Durga,Parvathi is good for Rahu.
Kal Sarpa Pooja
prayer-hanuman chalisa,Rahu kavach ,Gayatri Mantra,Devi stotram
prayar on Devi stotram on friday rahu kalam--(9..30 to 12 .00 Am )
Thuesday Rahu kalam(3.00 to 4.30 pm) is the best Time for rahu.
Japam has to be performed separately for Kuja, Rahu and Ketu.
. Visit Rahu Temple situated In Tamilnadu Tirunageswram and perform milk abishekam in Rahukalam after performing this, visit
Vaideeswaran koyal (Kuja Temple) and then Ketu temple in Peroambare and perform pooja.
3. It is advisable to visit Srikalahasti in Andhra Pradesh and perform pooja for Kalasarpa Dosha Nivarana and perform Pooja to Goddess GyanaPrasunamba with kumkum.
4. Those who are not financially sound may at least 7 Tuesdays and perform pooja to Lord Subramaneswara Swami temple.
5. A ring made of silver in the form of Sarpa and wear the same to the point finger or contact the purohits in Triambkeswar near Nasik for remedies.
6. Wear Gomedika or Vaiduryam (cats eye) made of silver and wear the same in Middle finger.
7. Naga padaga made of silver and donate it to a Brahmin in Lord Siva Temple after performing Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam to reduce negative effects.
Kalasarpa Dosha to the natives on date and year wise
As we are aware that all the planets are under the clutches of Rahu and Ketu is called Kalasarpa Dosha. The native who born during this period may not get benefits especially when its' especially during Rahu or Ketu Dasa. It is our endeavor to give the dates and years who are are subjected to Kalasarpa Dosha. If proper remedies are made, it will bless the native with all benefits and take them to higher positions.
In Hindu mythology, Rahu is the demon that causes eclipses. The story says that he drank some of the nectar of immortality, was caught by the sun and moon who informed upon him and Vishnu cut off his head, however the mouth having touched the elixir remained immortal and forever hunts the sun and moon, occasionally catching them and so causing eclipses
About Rahu In Hindu mythology, Rahu is a snake that swallows the sun or the moon causing eclipses. He is depicted in art as a dragon with no body riding a chariot drawn by eight black horses. According to legend, during the Samudra manthan, the asura Rahu drank some of the divine nectar. But before the nectar could pass his throat, Mohini (the female avatar of Vishnu) cut off his head. The head, however, remained immortal. It is believed that this immortal head occasionally swallows the sun or the moon, causing eclipses. Then, the sun or moon passes through the opening at the neck, ending the eclipse.
Kalasarpa Dosha to the natives on date and year wise
As we are aware that all the planets are under the clutches of Rahu and Ketu is called Kalasarpa Dosha. The native who born during this period may not get benefits especially when its' especially during Rahu or Ketu Dasa. It is our endeavor to give the dates and years who are are subjected to Kalasarpa Dosha. If proper remedies are made, it will bless the native with all benefits and take them to higher positions.
In Hindu mythology, Rahu is the demon that causes eclipses. The story says that he drank some of the nectar of immortality, was caught by the sun and moon who informed upon him and Vishnu cut off his head, however the mouth having touched the elixir remained immortal and forever hunts the sun and moon, occasionally catching them and so causing eclipses
About Rahu In Hindu mythology, Rahu is a snake that swallows the sun or the moon causing eclipses. He is depicted in art as a dragon with no body riding a chariot drawn by eight black horses. According to legend, during the Samudra manthan, the asura Rahu drank some of the divine nectar. But before the nectar could pass his throat, Mohini (the female avatar of Vishnu) cut off his head. The head, however, remained immortal. It is believed that this immortal head occasionally swallows the sun or the moon, causing eclipses. Then, the sun or moon passes through the opening at the neck, ending the eclipse.
Definition of RahuThe Sanskrit name for the Dragon's Head - the Moon's North node. In Hindu mythology Rahu is a Daitya (demon) who possessed an appendage like a dragon's tail, and made himself immortal by stealing from the gods some Amrita - elixir of divine life - which they obtained by churning an ocean of milk. Unable to deprive him of his immortality, Vishnu exiled him from Earth and made of him the constellation Draco: his head called Rahu, and tail Ketu - astronomically speaking, the Moon's ascending and descending nodes. Using his appendage as a weapon, he has ever since waged a destructive war on the denouncers of his robbery, the Sun and the Moon, which he swallows during the eclipse. The fable is presumed to have a mystic or occult meaning. (v. Nodes, Moon's.)
Rahu is the natural badaka in all horoscopes. During this Rahu Kalam time Rahu is given the opportunity to exercise this badaka influence. If we know the time for this, we just choose activates of lesser impact e.g. no major decisions or expectations during this time. Now, the one action I have performed during this time is a yajya for Rahu. He owns this time and hence a yajya for Rahu makes sense in terms of the right muhurta for this action.Recall the term graha - that which binds, or holds. Now if we consider one definition for Rahu , other then one of the nodes for the moon, Rahu -to seize , to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp; to grasp mentally; to take possession of by force or at will; to take possession or control .
HOW TO CALCULATE RAHU KALAM
How to calculate Rahu Kalam is a portion of the day (or night), a particular segment.
Here is the schedule, and then we will add an example.
Sundays - 8th portion from the sun rise
Mondays - 2nd portion from the sun rise
Tuesdays - 7th portion from the sun rise
Wednesday -5th portion from the sun rise
Thursday - 6th portion from the sun rise
Friday - 4th portion from the sun rise
Saturday -3rd portion from the sun rise
What do we mean by 'portion'?
If we divide the day up in equal portions, then rahu owns this part. So, the division is from sunrise to sunset and, divided up into 8 equal portions, Then sunset to sunrise, same 1/8th portion division.
Why 8?
Rahu is the 8th Graha in the charakaraka system ( there's fixed or sthirakaraka's and 7 planets only are considered, ruled by Siva, Chara with 8 planets , rules by Visnu, and Naisargika or natural karaka system rules by Brahma). This again is the information from the tradition that you could search for some time and never find out why 7,8 or 9 graha's are used.
ObservationsWe take the day from Sunrise to Sunset and divide that time by eight. Each 'portion' is 1/8th, yes? We then look for the portions defined above for each day and we have identified the time.
A quick calculation ( back of the napkin as they say ) is Sunrise = 6 AM and Sun Set = 6 PM. Divide by 8 and each 1/8th portion is equal to 1 1/2 hrs. So each Rahu Kalam portion would = 1 1/2 hrs.Lets now use an actual sunrise and sunset...Practical ExampleLook at Mahatma Ghandhi's birth chart , as a reference point that we have used in the past.
The sunrise on his day of birth was 5:51:10 AM. Sunset was 17:45:40. This is for 2 Oct 1869 and the day is Sunday, Like this Day of this posting. So, 17:45:40 - 5:51:10 = 11:54.30 hours of daylight ( correct?) 11:54:30 divided by 8 = 1:29:19 hours for each 1/8th period1/8th Portions Starting @ sunrise --
Start time 1-------------5:51:10
2 -am--------------------7:20:29
3-am--------------------8:49:48
4-am-------------------10:19:06
5-am-------------------11:48:25
6-am-------------------1:17:44
1-am-------------------2:47:03
8-am------------------4:16:21
PM Rahu Kalam Starts for daylight portion of the day
1------------5:45:40
2-pm--------7:14:59
3-pm-------8:44:18
4-pm------10:13:36
5-pm------11:42:55
6-pm-----1:12:14
7-am-----2:41:33
8-am ------4:10:51
AM Rahu Kalm starts for the night portion It's most interesting to me that on Sunday, Rahukalam is the farthest away from the time period owned by the sun . Sun owns light, atman, the sunrise on Sunday, and Rahu (as darkness) is as far away from light ( the extreme pole) as possible.Hope this helps... written at sunrise, Sunday Morning, the hora of the sun.
Sukla Ashtami ( the 8th) tithi, owned by Siva; Chandra in Swati Nakshatra , owned by Rahu.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahu
(Kal chakra)The concept of Kal Chakra or 'the Wheel of Time', is of great importance to the Hindu way of living. It is also a name for Yama, judge of men and god of the netherworlds. Kal as time is immensely important, as all ceremonies and occasions are performed at a time carefully calculated to be 'auspicious'. Time, said to have existed before creation, is also believed to be the source of primordial water and the progenitor of the creator. In fact both Shiva and Vishnu are regarded as forms of cosmic time. The term Kal is also used for fate (a popular doctrine which states that actions performed in a former life predefine events in the next ) and associated with destruction. Called the ever-rolling wheel or chakra, it is said to be have no beginning and no end. So quite literally, time is of essence.
Different Yog Of Kaalsarp Yog.
If all the 7 planets are situated between Rahu and Ketu then KaalSarp Yog is formed.
According to the situation of Rahu in twelve houses of horoscope there are KaalSarp Yogas of twelve types.
These are (1) Anant Kaalsarp Yog
(2) Kulik kaalsarp Yog
(3) Vaasuki Kaalsarp Yog
(4) Shankhpal Kaalsarp Yog
(5) Padam kaalsarpYog
( 6) Mahapadam Kaalsarp Yog
(7) Takshak Kaalsarp Yog
(8) Karkotak Kaalsarp Yog
( 9) Shankhchud Kaalsarp Yog
(10) Ghaatak Kaalsarp Yog
(11)Vishakt Kaalsarp Yog
(12) Sheshnag Kaalsarp Yog.
There are two types Of KaalSarp Yog
(1) Ascending Order
(2)Descending Order.
When all the 7 planets are eaten away by Rahu's mouth then it is Ascending KaalSarpYog.
When all planets are situated in back of Rahu then Descending KaalSarp Yog is formed
When Rahu and Ketu are placed in the second and eighth position in a horoscope then it said to be Kulik Kalasarpa Yog
The Hindu Calendar
The Hindu calendar plays an integral role in the lives of Hindus. Apart from measuring the traditional periods of time, it is also used to calculate the date of festivals, and auspicious times and days for performing ceremonies. Calendars are calculated on the basis of the sun, moon, and a combination of both. The Hindu Year is based on the lunar cycle, the waxing and waning of the moon, numbering 29 and a half days. Based on this cycle, the year has 12 months, each named after a stellar constellation near which the full moon of that month is sighted. The 12 lunar months however, make a total of only 354 days, 11 days less than the solar year. To avoid any discrepancies with the solar year of 365 days, the Hindu year includes an extra month or Adhik Maas every two and a half to three years. Though it is lunar based, it remains in consonance with the solar year in the long run.
Rahu KetuRahu literally means 'the seizer', while Ketu stands for 'bright appearance'. In astronomy they are the ascending and descending nodes of the moon respectively. Rahu was actually a four-armed, dragon- tailed demon called svarbhanu and is believed to be the cause of eclipses and a major mischief maker. In fact there is a very interesting legend associated with it. According to it, when amrit (nectar of immortality) arose from the churning of the ocean and was being distributed to the gods who stood in a line to receive it, he is said to have disguised himself and joined them. The 'sun' and the 'moon' detected this mischief and reported it to Vishnu who immediately cut off his head. The head became Rahu and the body became Ketu. However, because the demon had drunk a bit of the nectar, he attained immortality and his body was placed in the stellar sphere. It is said that Rahu traverses the heaven in his eight- horse chariot and tries to devour the sun and the moon for denouncing him. Whenever he succeeds in whole or in part, an eclipse takes place. Hence, both Rahu and ketu are believed to be inauspicious and fierce..
One is said to have "Kalasarpa dosham" if all the planets are positioned in between Rahu and Kethu in ones horoscope. Srivanchiyam is a lesser-known parihara sthalam for Kethu and Kalasarpa dosham. Pariharam for Rahu is also done here. Rahu-Kethu is here in a single form and known as "Chanda Rahu".
SRI KALAHASTI TEMPLE
Sri Kalahasti temple is located 36 km away from Tirupathi in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradhesh, India. The inner temple is constructed around 5th century and the outer temple was constructed in the 12th Century.
This temple itself is a great architectural piece of art. Spend some time exploring the temple. You can see that the inside pillars are fresh as they were hundreds of years back because they were hidden from natural degradation by sun and wind.
Please plan your trip in such a way that you can spend some time exploring the physical and spiritual beauty of the temple.
In the outer temple, as soon as you enter the temple gates (after the shops)on your left you will see the old idol of SriGnanaprasunambika Devi (the original one) which was placed outside due to some reasons.....Still lot of people pray to it....
By the way, do not forget to see the Pathala Ganapathi who is associated with the old Sivalingam beneath the temple. You cannot see the Old SivaLingam (related to the old Story of SriKalaHasti) beneath the temple but you can imagine it (and the real story) when you see the Lord Ganapathi
Temple Address:
Sri Kalahastiswaraswamy vari Devastanam
SriKalaHasti Chittoor District. Andhra Pradhesh PIN: 517644
Telephone: 08578-221655, 222787
Kalahasti is located near the pilgrimage town of Tirupati and is visited by thousands of pilgrims. This temple is also associated with Rahu and Ketu, (of the nine grahams or celestial bodies in the Indian astrological scheme). This famous Saivite temple in Kalahasti, 38 km from Tirupati, is one of the Panchabhoota Kshetras. Located on the banks of river Swarnamukhi, Sri Kalahasti Temple is one of the most ancient temples in South India.
This temple has one of the elemental lingas, the vayu (air) linga. There is a lamp inside the inner sanctum that is constantly flickering despite the lack of air movement inside. The air-linga can be observed to move even when the pujaris close off the entrance to the main Deity room, which does not have any windows. You can see the flames on several ghee lamps flicker as if blown by moving air. The linga is white and is considered Swayambhu, or self-manifested.
Kalahasti is surrounded by two sacred hills. The Durgamba temple is on the northern hill. On the south hill there is the shrine of Kannabeswara, in memory of the Sage Kannappa, who offered an eye to the Lord. When he tried to offer his other eye as well, the Lord mercifully stopped him. There is also a temple dedicated to Subramanya on one of the surrounding hills.
The main linga is untouched by human hands, even by the priest. Abhisheka (bathing) is done by pouring a mixture of water, milk, camphor, and panchamrita. Sandal paste, flowers and the sacred thread are offered to the utsava-murti, not the main linga.
This temple is one of the most impressive Siva temples in India. It features an enormous, ancient gopuram (tower) over the main gate. The tower is 36.5m (120 feet) high. The entire temple is carved out of the side of a huge stone hill. It was built in1516 by King Krishnadeva Raya.
The temple is run by neatly dressed Saivite Brahmins, who conduct the worship of the various deities inside. Inside the temple you will find the tremendously ornate and splendid architecture that South India is famous for. Elaborately designed pillars, altars, and paraphernalia abound.
This ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of the panchabhootha stalams (temples celebrating Lord Shiva as the embodiment of the primary elements), air being the element in case here, the other five temples being Tiruvannamalai (fire), Chidambaram (space), Thiruvanikkaval (water) and Kanchipuram (earth) respectively. Sri Kalahasthi is located near the pilgrimage town of Tirupathi and is visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Legend:Lord Shiva is worshipped here in the form of Vayu Linga (one of the elements air). The legend says that Sri (spider), Kala (cobra) and Hasti (elephant) worshipped Lord Shiva here and attained Moksha. Hence this place is known as Srikalahasti. A statue that shows all three animals is situated in the main shrine.
The Skanda Purana, Shiva Purana, and Linga Purnas mention about Srikalahasti. The Skanda Purana says that Arjuna visited this place, worshipped Kalahastiswara, and met the sage Bharadwaja on the top of the hill. It is believed that Kannappa (also called as Bhakta kannappa), a tribal devotee has worshipped Shiva at Srikalahasti.
Brahma, the God of creation, is said to have worshipped Lord Shiva, and bathed in the swarnamukhi river to get rid of “sisuhathya patakam” (the sin of killing children).
The river Swarnamukhi got its name from a belief that gold was found in its stream. Swarna means gold and Swarnamukhi means gold faced in Sanskrit.
Festival:Maha Shivaratri which occurs in the Tamil month of Maasi (Feb 15 through March 15) is one of the greatest festival seasons here, and the celebrations are marked by processions of the deities. The fifth day of the festival in the month of Maasi coincides with the Maha Shivaratri the Shiva Linga of Srikalahasti Temple is considered to be one of the five important Lingas. According to Hindu mythology the five lingas represent the five great elements namely - Water, Fire, Ether, Air and Earth, established in the five great ‘Kshetras’. At Srikalahasti Temple Lord Shiva is worshiped as Vayu Linga of the wind God. A flame present in the Garbhagraha of the temple flickers even though no wind can enter the shrine.
Rahu Shanti Mantra
"Om Rahuve Devaye Shaantim,
Rahuve Kripaaye Karoti,
Rahuaaye chamaaye abhilaashat,
Om Rahuve Namoh Namah.”
SHANI
SHANI -SHANEESHWARA
The tardiest of all the planets is Saturn, who is also known as Shaneeshwara, Shanaischara, Manda, Konastha, Pingala and Souri. Different stories are narrated to trace his origin. To begin with, he is said to be the offspring of Surya and Sangya, the daughter of Vishwakarma. Yama, the God of death and the river Yamuna are believed to be his sibilings. Shani, Tapathi and Saavarni are the three children born to Surya and Sangya 
Moola Mantram:
There are several books being used to worship Saturn. It is said that Shani japam should be done 19,000 times to win his favour. There are several beeja mantras to appease Shani.
HREEM SREEM GRAHA CHAKRA VARTHINE SHANAISCHARAAYA KLEEM IM SAHA SWAAHAA
General Mantra
OM SHAM SHANAISCHARAAYA NAMAHA
Puranic Mantra
1-OM PRAAM PREEM PROUM SAHA SHANAISCHARAAYA NAMAHA .
2-OM KHRAAM KHREEM KHROUM SAHA SHANAYE NAMAHA
Tailabhishekam to Sani preferably on Saturndays or more so on Shani Trayodashi is very efficacious.
Puranic Mantra:
Neelaanjana Samaabhaasam
Raviputram Yamaagrajam
Chhaayaa Maartaanda Sambhootam
Tam Namaami Shanayshcharam
Vedic Mantra:
Om Sham No Deveer Abhishtaya
Aapo Bhavantu Peetaye
Sham Yorabhi Sravantu Nah
Sani Gayathri:
Kaaka Dhvajaaya Vidhmahe
Khadga Hastaaya Dheemahi
Thanno Mandah Prachodayath
AlternateGayathri:
Sanaicharaya vidhmahe
Chhaya putraya dheemahe
Thanno mantha Prachodayath
Moola Mantram:
There are several books being used to worship Saturn. It is said that Shani japam should be done 19,000 times to win his favour. There are several beeja mantras to appease Shani.
HREEM SREEM GRAHA CHAKRA VARTHINE SHANAISCHARAAYA KLEEM IM SAHA SWAAHAA
General Mantra
OM SHAM SHANAISCHARAAYA NAMAHA
Puranic Mantra
1-OM PRAAM PREEM PROUM SAHA SHANAISCHARAAYA NAMAHA .
2-OM KHRAAM KHREEM KHROUM SAHA SHANAYE NAMAHA
Tailabhishekam to Sani preferably on Saturndays or more so on Shani Trayodashi is very efficacious.
Puranic Mantra:
Neelaanjana Samaabhaasam
Raviputram Yamaagrajam
Chhaayaa Maartaanda Sambhootam
Tam Namaami Shanayshcharam
Vedic Mantra:
Om Sham No Deveer Abhishtaya
Aapo Bhavantu Peetaye
Sham Yorabhi Sravantu Nah
Sani Gayathri:
Kaaka Dhvajaaya Vidhmahe
Khadga Hastaaya Dheemahi
Thanno Mandah Prachodayath
AlternateGayathri:
Sanaicharaya vidhmahe
Chhaya putraya dheemahe
Thanno mantha Prachodayath
Shani Chalisa
1-Shri shanishchor devji sunhu shravan man ter
1-Shri shanishchor devji sunhu shravan man ter
--Koti vighannashak prabho kro na mam hit der
2-Jai shri shanidev maharaja
--Jai krishna Gauri sir taja
3-Surya sut chhaya ke nandan
--mahabali tum asur nikandan
4-pingal mand roudra shani bhama
--karhun jan ke puran kama
5-Syam varan haig ang tumhara
--krue drashti tan krodh apara
6-Krit mukut kundal chhavi
--chhavigal muktan ki mal biraje
7-Hath kuthar dushtaanko maran
--chakra trishul chaturbhuj dharan
8-Parvat rai tulya kulya karo tum
8-Parvat rai tulya kulya karo tum
--tink ke sir shatra dharo tum
9-jo jan tumse dhyan lagavai
--manvanchhit phal shigart pavai
10-Ja per kripa aapki hoi
--Jo phal chahai milihai soi
11-Ja per kop kathin tum tana
--uska nahin phir lagat thikana
12-Sanche dev aap hi svami
--Ghat-ghat vasi anteryami
13-Dasarth nrup keuper aye
--shri Raghunayak vipin pathaye
14-Rakshas hath siya harvai
--Lakshaman uper shakti chala
15-Itna dukh ram ko dinha
--nash Lankpati kul ka kinha
16-Chetak tumne sabhin dikkhaye
--Balshali bhup chor banaye
17-Jisani chota tumhin bataya
--Rajpat sub dhul milaya
18-Hath pav tum diye katai
--pat teliya ki hakvai
19-Phir suminar tumhara un kiya
--diya hath pari raji kar diya
20-Yugal byah uske karvaye
--shor nagar sabre men chhaye
21-jo koi tumko bura batave
--so nar sukh sapne nahin pave
22-dasha aapki sub per aave
--phal shubh shigart dikhalave
23-Tinhun lok tumhain sir navain
--bhahma Vishnu mahesh manavain
24-Lila abdhut nath tumhari
--Nish din dhyan dharat narnari
24-Kahan tak tumhari karun badhai
--Lank bhasm chhinn mahi karvai
25-Jin sumire tin shoubh phal chhakha
--Kab tak tark badhaun shakha
26-Daya hot hi karthu nihala
--tedhi darshti he katin karala
27-Nau vahan hain nath tumhare
--Gardabh ashv aur gai pyare
28-Megh sing jambuk man mana
--Kak marg mayur hans pahana
29-Gardabh chadhi jis per tum aao
--man bhang uska karvao
30-Chadh ghode tum jis per aao
--us nar ki dhan labh karao
31-Hathi ke vahan sukh bhari
--Sarve siddhi paval nar nari
32-Jo maindha ke vahan gajou
--rog manush ke tan men sajou
33-Jambuk vahan chadhe padharou
--Ta nar se hoy yudha kararo
34-Aao sinh chadhe jie uper
--Dhusman uska rahaj na bhu per
35-jisko kag savari prero
--ushko aap kai mukh gero
36-Mor chadhe rani jo chinhi
--dhan vaibhav usk bahu dinhi
37-Hans savri jis per aavat
--nar ko anand dhikavat
38-Japer kripa karo tum dev
--taper kripa kain sub dev
39-Je je je shanidev dayalu
--Kripa das per karahu kripalu
40-Yah das bar parth jo karte
--Kaati dukh sukh nishdin badhte
DOHA
Jayati jayati ravitanay prabhu
Jayati jayati ravitanay prabhu
harau sakal brahm shul
Jan ki raksha kijiye
Sada rahau anukul
Jai Shani dev!
Sani Bhagavan waiting to aspect Nala, noticed that he had not washed the back portion of his feet, while preparing for his prayers. Deciding this was the opportune time, he aspected Nala. Because of this, Nala lost his composure and lost his kingdom to Pudkaran in a game of dice and sent his children to their uncle's house. Nala departed to the forest with his wife Damayanti. Saneeswaran created trouble even there and made Nala desert his wife in the forest. The snake Karkotagan bit Nala, making him lose his stature (was made to look ugly). He took on the job of a charioteer with king Irudhupannan. Damayanti, in the meantime reached the kingdom of her father, and arranged a Swayamvara to locate Nala. Damyanti identified Nala, the charioteer as her husband. Thanks to a boon from Karkodagan, Nala regained his old form. In spite of being back with his wife, Nala feeling very disturbed, sought the solace of sage Bharadwaja and on his advice reached Thirunallar. He bathed in the Brahma Thirtham of the temple, and when he entered the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, Saneeswaran departed from him.
Saturn in Astrology:
Jai Shani dev!
Sani Bhagavan waiting to aspect Nala, noticed that he had not washed the back portion of his feet, while preparing for his prayers. Deciding this was the opportune time, he aspected Nala. Because of this, Nala lost his composure and lost his kingdom to Pudkaran in a game of dice and sent his children to their uncle's house. Nala departed to the forest with his wife Damayanti. Saneeswaran created trouble even there and made Nala desert his wife in the forest. The snake Karkotagan bit Nala, making him lose his stature (was made to look ugly). He took on the job of a charioteer with king Irudhupannan. Damayanti, in the meantime reached the kingdom of her father, and arranged a Swayamvara to locate Nala. Damyanti identified Nala, the charioteer as her husband. Thanks to a boon from Karkodagan, Nala regained his old form. In spite of being back with his wife, Nala feeling very disturbed, sought the solace of sage Bharadwaja and on his advice reached Thirunallar. He bathed in the Brahma Thirtham of the temple, and when he entered the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, Saneeswaran departed from him.
Saturn in Astrology:
Saturn was born in Saurashtra into Kashyapa gotra in the year. Vibhava on Navami of Shukala Paksha in Pushya maasa. His star was Bharani and he was born on a Saturday. Facing west-ward, he adorns Dhanus, Trishul, Arrow and Varada mudra in his four hands. He presides over Makara and Kumbha rashis. In the planetary system, he is positioned behind the Sun in a bow like formation towards west. Tula lagna is the best place for Shani. In a native horoscope, if Saturn is positioned in 3, 6 and 11 zodiac signs, he gives good results. His tenure is 19 years and in each sign, he resides for 30 months.
Saneeswaran resides in each Rasi for a period of 2 1/2 years. When Saneeswaran resides in the 12th, 1st and 2nd house, it is 7 1/2 Naatu Sani ; when in the 4th house, it is Arthashtama Sani; when in the 8th house, it is Ashtama Sani. During these periods, he troubles the native.
In a person's life, 7 1/2 Naatu Sani aspects thrice, the first called Mangu Sani, the second called Pongu Sani and the third called Marana Sani.
Kandaka Sani
Count the number of Rasi columns from your Janma (Birth) Rasi and if Saneeswara is located in the 4th,, 7th, or 10th house from your Rasi then, you are affected by Kandaka Sani. As of May 25,2005, when Saturn transits into Kataka (Cancer), all those in Mesha Rasi, Makara Rasi and Thula Rasi (see chart above) will be undergoing Kandaka Sani for 2 ½ years. However, people born in Makara Rasi will not feel the effects of Kandaka Sani since Makara Rasi is lorded over by Lord Saneeswara.
ASHTAMA SANI
Count the number of Rasi columns from your Janma Rasi (your birth Rasi) and if Saneeswara is located in the 8th house from your Rasi (see chart above) then, you are affected by Ashtama Sani. As of May 25,2005, when Saturn transits into Kataka (Cancer), all those in Dhanur Rasi ( Moolam 1-4, Pooradam 1-4 and Uthradam Ist pada) will be undergoing Ashtama Sani for 2 ½ years. During Ashtama Sani, people undergo difficulties and unpleasantness which will transcend the persona and benefit the soul if the persons conduct life in a spiritual way by performing spiritual Navagraha puja ceremonies at the home of the Divine Mother and in Her divine presence.
SANEESWARA THE PROTECTOR
The transit of Sani into Kandaka Sani, Ashtama Sani, 7 ½ year Sani and Sani Dasa do not seriously affect the following:
Persons who were born in Makara and Kumbha Rasis. That means persons having their birth star as: the last three quarters of Uttarashaada (Uthraadam), Shravana (Tiruvonam), Dhanishta (Avittam), Shatabhishak (Chatayam), and the first three quarters of Poorvabhadrapaada (Poororuttati). This is because Saturn is the Lord of Makara and Kumbha Rasis and protects those born in these Rasis even if they are undergoing 7 1/2 yr Sani, Khandaka Sani or Ashtama Sani. However, by worshipping him, they get greater protection.
Those who are having Makaram and Kumbham as Lagnas again because Makaram and Kumbham are Lorded by Saneeswara.
Saneeswaran resides in each Rasi for a period of 2 1/2 years. When Saneeswaran resides in the 12th, 1st and 2nd house, it is 7 1/2 Naatu Sani ; when in the 4th house, it is Arthashtama Sani; when in the 8th house, it is Ashtama Sani. During these periods, he troubles the native.
In a person's life, 7 1/2 Naatu Sani aspects thrice, the first called Mangu Sani, the second called Pongu Sani and the third called Marana Sani.
Kandaka Sani
Count the number of Rasi columns from your Janma (Birth) Rasi and if Saneeswara is located in the 4th,, 7th, or 10th house from your Rasi then, you are affected by Kandaka Sani. As of May 25,2005, when Saturn transits into Kataka (Cancer), all those in Mesha Rasi, Makara Rasi and Thula Rasi (see chart above) will be undergoing Kandaka Sani for 2 ½ years. However, people born in Makara Rasi will not feel the effects of Kandaka Sani since Makara Rasi is lorded over by Lord Saneeswara.
ASHTAMA SANI
Count the number of Rasi columns from your Janma Rasi (your birth Rasi) and if Saneeswara is located in the 8th house from your Rasi (see chart above) then, you are affected by Ashtama Sani. As of May 25,2005, when Saturn transits into Kataka (Cancer), all those in Dhanur Rasi ( Moolam 1-4, Pooradam 1-4 and Uthradam Ist pada) will be undergoing Ashtama Sani for 2 ½ years. During Ashtama Sani, people undergo difficulties and unpleasantness which will transcend the persona and benefit the soul if the persons conduct life in a spiritual way by performing spiritual Navagraha puja ceremonies at the home of the Divine Mother and in Her divine presence.
SANEESWARA THE PROTECTOR
The transit of Sani into Kandaka Sani, Ashtama Sani, 7 ½ year Sani and Sani Dasa do not seriously affect the following:
Persons who were born in Makara and Kumbha Rasis. That means persons having their birth star as: the last three quarters of Uttarashaada (Uthraadam), Shravana (Tiruvonam), Dhanishta (Avittam), Shatabhishak (Chatayam), and the first three quarters of Poorvabhadrapaada (Poororuttati). This is because Saturn is the Lord of Makara and Kumbha Rasis and protects those born in these Rasis even if they are undergoing 7 1/2 yr Sani, Khandaka Sani or Ashtama Sani. However, by worshipping him, they get greater protection.
Those who are having Makaram and Kumbham as Lagnas again because Makaram and Kumbham are Lorded by Saneeswara.
Saturn comes into the life of each and every person some time or other, depending upon the horoscope at the time of his birth. So everyone should worship Him.
For the following categories of people it is all the more essential to worship Him:
Thos who are having the Saturn Dasa running. Its period is 19 years. Those who were born in the 'Poosham, Anusham and Uttirattati'Nakshatras, will have their first Dasa as 'Sani'.
Those undergoing the 7 ½ year Sani.
Those who are having Sani as Neecham in Mesham.
Those that are having Sani in the 4th, 7th, 10th (Kandaka) and 8th houses (Ashtama) from Rasi.
The above basically illustrates that all of us are under the influence of Saneeswara some time or other to varying degrees and worshipping him benefits the devotee.
Thos who are having the Saturn Dasa running. Its period is 19 years. Those who were born in the 'Poosham, Anusham and Uttirattati'Nakshatras, will have their first Dasa as 'Sani'.
Those undergoing the 7 ½ year Sani.
Those who are having Sani as Neecham in Mesham.
Those that are having Sani in the 4th, 7th, 10th (Kandaka) and 8th houses (Ashtama) from Rasi.
The above basically illustrates that all of us are under the influence of Saneeswara some time or other to varying degrees and worshipping him benefits the devotee.
Saturn gives bad results in 4 ways under the conventional method:
Janma Sani (Saturn in the Moon Sign).
As 7½ years’ Saturn (sadesathe period of Saturn including Janma Sani).
Ardhashtama Sani (Saturn in the 4th house from the Moon sign).
Ashtama Sani (Saturn in the 8th house from the Moon sign).
Tailabhishekam to Sani preferably on Saturndays or more so on Shani Trayodashi is very efficacious
Tailabhishekam to Sani preferably on Saturndays or more so on Shani Trayodashi is very efficacious
Temples of Shani
An ancient temple in Mandapalli near Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh is a famous temple of Shani. Another one is at Shinganapur near Shirdi. The third famous temple is at Tirunallar in Tamil Nadu. Worshipping Lord Venkateshwara at Tirupathi or at any of these temples will appease Shani.
Thirunallar
This is the only temple that is dedicated to Lord Sani or Saturn. Tirunallar is about 50 km from Kumbakonam. The main deity is Adipurishhwara or Naleshwara. His consort is Pranambikai.
It is customary to first worship Shiva, then Ambal and lastly Shani. By praying at this temple, the unmarried will soon get married, the childless will have children, and the jobless will get jobs. Cure from major illness like epilepsy and leprosy is possible. As Shani is in charge of longevity and death, the devotee prays here for a long life. Alternatively, one can pray to Yama, the Death God, who is Shani's elder brother.
Those unable to visit the temple, pray at home on Saturdays after lighting a lamp.
At the time of Sani Peyarchi when Saturn transits between zodiac signs, literally millions throng this shrine. The legendary King Nala is said to have been relieved of his afflictions, which were due to the malefic influence of Saturn, after worship in this temple. The temple tank, the Nala theertam is believed to wash off all kinds of misfortune and afflictions.
Tiruvalanchuzhi
This temple is about one and half kilometers from Swamimalai and 5km from Kumbakonam.it is believed to have been built in the seventh century.
The presiding deity is Karpardeeshwarar. His consort is Perianayaki. The entrance gopuram is in five tiers. There is a very big shrine for Shiva as Bhairava. This temple is housed in about eight acres and has many smaller shrines. Shani is in a separate shrine facing Surya. Though not as popular as Tirunallar, Shani is equally powerful here.
Bathing in the Cauvery which flows nearby is said to wash away one's sins.
Janma Sani (Saturn in the Moon Sign).
As 7½ years’ Saturn (sadesathe period of Saturn including Janma Sani).
Ardhashtama Sani (Saturn in the 4th house from the Moon sign).
Ashtama Sani (Saturn in the 8th house from the Moon sign).
Tailabhishekam to Sani preferably on Saturndays or more so on Shani Trayodashi is very efficacious
Tailabhishekam to Sani preferably on Saturndays or more so on Shani Trayodashi is very efficacious
Temples of Shani
An ancient temple in Mandapalli near Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh is a famous temple of Shani. Another one is at Shinganapur near Shirdi. The third famous temple is at Tirunallar in Tamil Nadu. Worshipping Lord Venkateshwara at Tirupathi or at any of these temples will appease Shani.
Thirunallar
This is the only temple that is dedicated to Lord Sani or Saturn. Tirunallar is about 50 km from Kumbakonam. The main deity is Adipurishhwara or Naleshwara. His consort is Pranambikai.
It is customary to first worship Shiva, then Ambal and lastly Shani. By praying at this temple, the unmarried will soon get married, the childless will have children, and the jobless will get jobs. Cure from major illness like epilepsy and leprosy is possible. As Shani is in charge of longevity and death, the devotee prays here for a long life. Alternatively, one can pray to Yama, the Death God, who is Shani's elder brother.
Those unable to visit the temple, pray at home on Saturdays after lighting a lamp.
At the time of Sani Peyarchi when Saturn transits between zodiac signs, literally millions throng this shrine. The legendary King Nala is said to have been relieved of his afflictions, which were due to the malefic influence of Saturn, after worship in this temple. The temple tank, the Nala theertam is believed to wash off all kinds of misfortune and afflictions.
Tiruvalanchuzhi
This temple is about one and half kilometers from Swamimalai and 5km from Kumbakonam.it is believed to have been built in the seventh century.
The presiding deity is Karpardeeshwarar. His consort is Perianayaki. The entrance gopuram is in five tiers. There is a very big shrine for Shiva as Bhairava. This temple is housed in about eight acres and has many smaller shrines. Shani is in a separate shrine facing Surya. Though not as popular as Tirunallar, Shani is equally powerful here.
Bathing in the Cauvery which flows nearby is said to wash away one's sins.
Another important Shrine for Lord Shani is in Shingnapur, in Maharashtra, India. The deity self emerged from the earth in form of stone block and was found by shepherds. When they touched stone with a pointed rod the stone began bleeding. The shepherds were astounded and one night one shepherd got a dream that the deity was Lord Shani. To this day, due to fear of Shani, houses within a 1 km radius of the Shani temple do not have locks. No thefts happen in this place. Some who have tried to steal have received punishment (sickness, mental harassment) from Shani.
Another Shani temple is ShaniDham, at Fatehpur Beri, about 6KMs from Chhattarpur temple & 16kms from the Qutub Minar, at Mehrauli, South Delhi, India. It has got the tallest 21 feet high statue of Lord Shani in the world made of Astdhatu and a natural rock of Shani. Many devotees visit every Saturday to please Lord Shani. The main Poojan for Kaalsarp and Sadhesatti and Dhaiya are done here on Shani Amavasaya, the most auspicious day for pleasing Lord Shani.
There is a Shree Shaneeshwarar Temple at Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Another temple is at Kuchanoor, 20 km from Theni, near Madurai. The Lord is seen in swayambhu (self-appeared) form, the name of the town being derived from Kubjan, one of Shani's names (Kubjanoor).There is a Shree Shani Mandir at Katemanevli, Kalyan (East), District Thane, Maharashtra, near Vitthalwadi ( Central Rly ) Railway Station. There is a Shree Shani Mandir on the Service Road at Khar East on Western Express Highway just about 500 mts before the Vakola Signal when travelling from Mumbai city to Suburbs.
Material required
Piece of black cloth, Black gingelly seeds, Blue or black flowers, Garland, Til oil, Lamp, A mixture of gingelly and jaggery, Grains of rice, Turmeric, Kumkum, Coconut, Bananas, Incense sticks, Camphor, Betel leaves, Nuts, Idol of Shani and a piece of towel are required to perform Shani pooja and abhishekam.
Material required
Piece of black cloth, Black gingelly seeds, Blue or black flowers, Garland, Til oil, Lamp, A mixture of gingelly and jaggery, Grains of rice, Turmeric, Kumkum, Coconut, Bananas, Incense sticks, Camphor, Betel leaves, Nuts, Idol of Shani and a piece of towel are required to perform Shani pooja and abhishekam.
SHANI TEMBLE
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SHUKRA
VENUS - ShukraOM SHUKRAYEY NAMAH
HimakundamriNaalaabham daityaanaam paramam gurumh.
sarvashaastrapravaktaaram bhaargavam pra namaamyaham.h ..
I pray to Venus, the utimate preceptor of demons, promulgator of all learning, he who shines like the fiber of snow-white jasmine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ShukraShukra is the Sanskrit Name for Venus. It is a male planet for the Hindus and named after the Guru Shukracharya.
He is of white complexion, middle-aged and of agreeable countenance. He is described variously mounted on a camel, horse or crocodile. He holds a stick, beads and a lotus and sometimes a bow and arrow..
He was born as the son of Rishi Brighu and his wife Urjaswathi. . He was born on Friday in the year Paarthiva on Sraavana Suddha Ashtami when Swathi
is a Nakshatra
Nakshatra or lunar mansion is one of the 27 or 28 divisions of the sky, identified by the prominient star in them, that the Moon passes through during its Month cycle, as used in Hindu astronomy and Jyotisha.... is on the ascent. Hence, Friday is known as Shukravaar in India
Shukra stands for pleasure, love, marriage, beauty, jewellery, fine arts, etc. Any type of prosperity is the result of Shukra's blessing. A broken marriage, ill-repute, excess expenditure, kidney problem, diabetics, throat infection are the result of Shukra being in a malignant position
Venus is feminine and gentle. An embodiment of love, he is a benefic planet and governs the refined attributes, romance, beauty, sensuality, passion, sexual pleasure, marriage, love matters, comforts, luxuries, jewelry, wealth, prosperity, art, music, dance, theater, actors, poets, musicians, the season of spring, rains and aquatic creatures. In the body he rules over the reproductive system, eyes, throat, chin, cheeks, and kidneysShukra Mantra:
Aum dram drim draum sahe shukraya namah
Himakunda Mrinaalaapam daityaa naam paramam gurum
Sarva sastra pravaktaaram bhargavam pranamaamyaham
SHUKRA
Shukra
For Shukra or Venus related problems and during the dasa or antardasa of Venus:
1. Worship Durga Devi.
2. Recite Shree Sooktam or Devi stuti or Durga chalisa.
3. Japa of Shukra beeja mantra:
" Om dram dreem droum sah shukraya namah ",
108 times in 40 days.
4. Recite the Shukra stotra:
Hima kunda mrinalaabham daityanam paramam gurum
Sarv shastra pravaktaram bhargavem pranamamyaham
5. Donate clothes to a lady on Friday.
6. Fasting: On Fridays.
7. Pooja: Durga Devi pooja.
8. Wear a 6 mukhi Rudraksha.
In astrology
Hindu system of astrology, Shukra (Venus) is considered a benefic and rules over the signs Vrishabha (Taurus) and Tula (Libra). It is exalted in Meena (Pisces), and in its fall in Kanya (Virgo). The planets Mercury and Saturn are considered friendly to Shukra, the Sun and Moon are hostile and Jupiter and the rest are considered neutral. In astrology Shukra represents artistic talents, the quality of the body and material life, wealth, the opposite sex, pleasure and reproduction, feminine qualities and music and dance. Those with Shukra strong in their charts are likely to appreciate nature and enjoy harmonious relationship. However, an excessive influence can cause them to indulge too much in the pleasures of life without accomplishing much of real worth. Shukra is the lord of three nakshatra
Nakshatra or lunar mansion is one of the 27 or 28 divisions of the sky, identified by the prominient star in them, that the Moon passes through during its Month cycle, as used in Hindu astronomy or lunar mansions: Bharani
Bharani is the second nakshatra in Hindu astronomy, corresponding to 35, 39, and 41 Arietis.In Hinduism, Bharani is a goddess of bad luck...., Purva Phalguni and Purva AshadhaIn Vedic astrology, there is a dasha
Dasha (astrology)
A Dasha is a planetary period in Jyotisha, the classical system of astrology in India. The concept is claimed to provide the basis of an easy and comprehensive system to judge the effects of the Planets in astrology throughout a person's life, ... or planetary period known as Shukra Dasha which remains active in a person's horoscope for 20 years. This dasha is believed to give more wealth, fortune and luxury to a person's life if they have Shukra positioned well in their horoscope. In addition Shukra is an important benefic planet in the horoscope. Shukra is associated with a month in the Hindu calendar called JyeshTha ( May-June, personified as the guardian of Kubera's treasure).Shukra also has the following associations. His color is white, metal is silver and gemstone is Diamond. His direction is south-east, season is spring and element is water.
Lord Shukra is a part of the nine planets (navagrahas). He is the planet Venus. According to Hindu scriptures, he is born from the union of Sage Bhrigu and his wife Ushana (also known as Usha). Lord Shukra is blessed by Lord Brahma (the Cosmic Creator), he showers his devotees with abundance.Lord Shukra is pictured as a fair god. He has four hands, and is seated on a white lotus. He rides a chariot driven by eight horses. Lord Shukra is also known as Shukracharya. He bestows prosperity, wealth, knowledge, and happiness. Diamond is the gem of Lord Shukra. His metals are copper and silver. His ruling day is Friday, and he is the guardian of the south-east direction.
In Vedic astrology Shukra Venus is considered a benefic and rules over the signs Vrishabha Taurus and Tula Libra. It is exalted in Meena Pisces, and in its fall in Kanya Virgo. The planets Mercury and Saturn are considered friendly to Shukra, the Sun and Moon are hostile and Jupiter and the rest are considered neutral. In astrology Shukra represents artistic talents, the quality of the body and material
He is of Sattva Guna and represents knowledge and teaching.Shukra Devanagari with honorific, Shukracharya. He presides over Shukra-war or Friday. He is Rajas in nature and represents wealth, pleasure and reproduction.
BUDHA
MEENA
KSHI The Goddess parvati. when budha weeken thous kundali .worship meeenaksi is good.the whole murthi is maragatham. green stone is budha.budha in meena rasi it give low power.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meenakshi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meenakshi_Temple
BUDHA
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KSHI The Goddess parvati. when budha weeken thous kundali .worship meeenaksi is good.the whole murthi is maragatham. green stone is budha.budha in meena rasi it give low power.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meenakshi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meenakshi_Temple
BUDHA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budha
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