MadhuShravani Festival

Madhushravani Festival or Madhu Sravani Puja is a main festival observed in Bihar and some parts of North India. Madhushravani is celebrated in Shravan Month (July � August) for consecutive 13 days and ends on Shravan Shukla Tritiya with elaborate pooja and feasting. 

MadhuShravani Puja represents the arrival of monsoon season. It is observed by married women. During this festival, women worship Naga devatas (Serpent Gods), Gauri, Shanti Kalash, Surya, Chandrama, Navagrah, and several Nags such as Nag dampati, Bairasi along with hundred brothers, Chanai, Kusumawati, Pingla, Lili, Gosauni nag with seven sisters,and lastly Shasthi or sathi . Legends and stories related to Madhsravani festival are recited on the first day (Madhushrava Panchami) and the last day (Madhushrava Tritiya) of the puja. Stories are recited and women folk are feasted on first and last days.

During the festival of Madhushrava Tritiya, newly married girls stay at their parent�s home. Stay with parents during Shravan or at least during this festival is considered necessary.Presents (Bhar) are sent from Groom�s family to Brides family. Traditionally the bride is supposed to eat only things sent from her husband�s home. At least five (Sadhawa) married women accompany the bride while eating.

2016 date : 5th August.

Hariyali Teej

Hariyali Teej is observed on the Tritiya (3rd day) of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight of the moon) in the month of �Shravan� as per the Hindu calendar .  Shravan month marks the beginning of monsoon i.e. the rainy season in India.  The word �Hariyali� means �greenery� that is a symbol of growth and prosperity. Thus, Hariyali teej is the celebration on this greenery and growth.

 This day is also referred as �Shravani Teej�. Hariyali Teej is also known as �Choti Teej� and �Madhusrava Teej�. The festival of Hariyali Teej is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Her unison with Lord Shiva. It was on this auspicious day that Lord Shiva accepted Goddess Parvati as his wife.

On this occasion women worship Goddess Parvati (wife of Lord Shiva) and they fast for the long life of their husband. It is believed that Devi Parvati underwent a penance and prayed continuously to show her devotion towards Lord Shiva and it was after 108 births and rebirths that he accepted her as his wife. Married women seek her blessings by honoring Devi Parvati and unmarried women imbibed by her spirit to be blessed by a husband like Lord Shiva.

Legend has it that the Goddess Parvati once underwent a self-imposed penance in an effort to demonstrate her devotion to Lord Shiva and was born and reborn on earth 108 times before he took her as his wife. The day was �Teej of Shrawan Month� when Lord Shiva took her as his wife, then Devi Parvati promised every women who invokes her will be bless with marital bliss and her blessings.

The Hariyali Teej celebration comprises of dancing, singing and swinging. Special fairs are being organized by local authorities to celebrate the occasion of Hariyali Teej. It is a customary practice for the women themselves to sit in swings in imitation of those deities.

Hariyali Teej is observed with great pomp and show in the north Indian states of Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana and Rajasthan. In Punjab it is known as �Teeyan� and in the state of Rajasthan it is called as �Shingara Teej�. In most of these states, the day of Hariyali Teej is declared to be an official holiday. Grand Processions are carried out and tourists flock to these places in large number to witness the festivities. The celebrations of Hariyali Teej may vary slightly from region to region, but the spirit and enthusiasm is same everywhere.

The celebrations of Hariyali Teej are very elaborate in all the Krishna Mandirs in Vridavan. Swings are laid for their deity and this ceremony is known as �Jhullan Leela�. Religious hymes and songs are chanted in all the mandirs and devotees celebrate this festival with complete excitement and enthusiasm. The idols of Lord Krishna and Radha are beautifully adorned with ornaments and after the celebrations; water is showered over the devotees to mark the arrival of monsoons.

2016 Date : 5th August, Friday.

Andal Jayanthi

Andal Jayanthi also known as Aadi Pooram is dedicated to Goddess Andal, an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi.Here Aadi is the tamil month and Pooram is Nakshatra.

Goddess Andal is famous throughout Tamil Nadu.Aadi Puram is of great significance in Lord Vishnu Temples in Tamil Nadu. On this day Special Pujas will take place in Vishnu temples.

2015 Date : 16th August,Sunday.

2016 Date : 5th August, Friday.

Mata Chintpurni Mela 2016

Mata Chintpurni Mela is a famous event held Chintpurni Mata Temple in Himachal Pradesh. It is also popular as Shravan Navaratris festival (Sawan Navratri).

The Chintpurni fair also called �Mata Da Mela�  is held in Maata ka darbar in village Chintpurni, the fair is held in Navratris and in Sawan Months during the first ten days of shukla paksha i.e. the bright half of the lunar month. The fair lasts for nine days during the navratris and for ten days in Sawan.

Maximum Crowd for Chintpurni Mela continues day and night but the attendance is highest on its 8th day.

This mela is held three times in  year 

�   Chaitra Chintpurni Mela (Chet Chintpurni Mela in March-April)

�   Sawan Chintpurni Mela (Sawan Months July-August)

�  Ashwin Chintpurni Mela (Asanj Chintpurni Mela - September-October).

2016 Dates :

� Chaitra Navaratri : April 8^th � April 15^th

� Sawan Navaratri : August 3^rd � August 12^th

� Sharad/Ashwin Navaratri : 1^st October � 10^th October.

VARALAKSHMI VRATAM IN SRI PAT ON AUGUST 12

As the most important festival Varalakshmi Vratam is slated for August 12, the Goddess Padmavathi temple is gearing to organise it in a big way.

In this connection TTD is all set to issue two hundred tickets in all its e-Darshan counters located across the country from July 27 onwards.

The devotees can purchase these tickets on payment of Rs.500 per ticket on which two persons are allowed.

Meanwhile special abhishekam will be performed on that day. While in the evening the goddess takes ride on Swarna Ratham.

TTD has cancelled abhishekanantara darshanam, kalyanotsavam and unjal Seva on the auspicious occasion.

Signals Of Death From 'Shiv Puraan' By Shiva That Are The Greatest Danger Signs!

Although there are many scriptures which talk about Lord Shiva, but 'Shiv puraan' is one scripture which is the most important of all.

It is believed that Lord Shiva has talked about some very unknown and rare symptoms of death which he narrated to Goddess Parvati in Shiv Puraan. Here are 12 signs of death which occur to a human being when his death is just around the corner and can be a alarming sign.

� If a person cannot see his or her reflection in oil,water or mirror that indicates a life span of six months.

� If Mouth,Eyes,Ears or Tongue stop working properly,then it indicates death within six months.

� If a suddenly a Body starts turning white or yellow or there are red spots on the body, Then there are chances of the person dying within six months.

� If Throat & Tongue start gets dry again & again,then the person can die soon.

� If someone�s left hand keep on flinching again & again with tongue getting dry, That indicates death within a month.

� If someone can see a black or red ring around the moon and sun then there are chances of death within a span of 15 days.

� If one cannot see stars and moon or can see them as dim as black, Then death is just round the corner.

� If one is suddenly surrounded by blue flies,Then it indicates death within a month.

� If a vulture, crow or pigeon sits on someone�s head then it is an indication of death.

� If a person sees his or her shadow without the head, that indicates death.

� When you lose your ability to see properly or when one cannot see the fire properly then it indicates incoming death.

� A person who cannot see the north star or the sun,and can see a rainbow in the night time is a clear indication death.

Things to do in Shravan(Sawan) Month

According to shivapuran, for every problem there is a solution. To make Lord shiva happy you can do these things:

1. If you offer rice to Lord Shiva, it will help you in monetary aspects.
2. Offering �Til�, can wash out your sins.
3. Offering �Jau� can make your life more sorted.
4. Offering wheat can make you potent and luckier in child matters.

According to shivpuran, these magical liquid potions will give the following benefits

1. If you are having high fever, offering ganga jal on Shivlinga will help you.
2. Lord Shiva can make your brain sharper, offer him shakkar & water mixed together.
3. Offering Sugarcane juice on a Shivlinga makes your life easier.
4. Offering Gangajal on Shivlinga takes you closer to moksha.
5. Offering Honey on Shivlinga cures and helps in Tuberculosis.
6. If you are physically weak, you should offer milk on a Shivlinga. 

According to shivpuran, these magical liquid potions will give the following benefits

1. If you are having high fever, offering ganga jal on Shivlinga will help you.
2. Lord Shiva can make your brain sharper, offer him shakkar & water mixed together.
3. Offering Sugarcane juice on a Shivlinga makes your life easier.
4. Offering Gangajal on Shivlinga takes you closer to moksha.
5. Offering Honey on Shivlinga cures and helps in Tuberculosis.
6. If you are physically weak, you should offer milk on a Shivlinga. 

Flowers according to Shivapuran, The most beneficial flowers to offer Lord Shiva

1. Offering Red & White colored flowers on a Shivling, takes you closer to the path of self.
2. Offering jasmine to Lord Shiva, blesses you with vehicular benefits.
3. Offering Shami�s leaves takes you closer to the path of self.
4. Offering Bel leaves on Shiva blesses you with an attractive spouse.
5. Offering Juhi flowers on Lord Shiva, always keeps your house full of money. 

Measures to do during Sawan:

1. Write �Aum Namah Shivay� on 21 Bel Leaves and offer it on a shivling, Lord Shiva will fulfill all your wishes.

2. If you have some issue at your home, spray Gaumootra (cow�s urine) in the morning and burn googal (incense).

3. If there are marriage issues in your life, offer kesar milk on a shivlinga.

4. During sawan, feed Nandi (bail), green fodder.

5. Feed poor and needy people during the month of sawan.

6. For peace of mind, go to Shiva�s temple after you have done all your morning chores and sit there for a while. Chanting �Aum Namah Shivay� inside your mind will help you calm yourself down.

7. Feed fishes living in a pond or river with flour balls (atte ki goliyan).

Measure to make Lord Shiva Happy and improve your financial situations:

1. Establish a parad Shivlinga in your house and chant ?? ????? ????? ?? ??: ?????: ????? ????? ?? for about 108 times.

2. With each mantra you chant, offer a bel patra on the Shivlinga. Write the mantra all over the three parts of the leaf. The last leaf you offer to lord shiva can be kept in your home�s temple and you can worship it as well.

Measure to gain a child:

After taking a bath on anyday during sawan, worship lord shiva, and make 11 Shivlingas out of wheat flour. Offer water on each for about 11 times. Do this for 21 days and consume the water as a prasadam. 

Measure to cure illness:

During sawan on a Monday, mix black til in milk and offer it on a Shivlinga. Do not use a copper utensil to offer this. Chant  ?? ??? ?:  while you are offering the milk. Pray to Lord shiva about your illness after this. In the night, after 9:15pm, offer about 250 gms of cow�s milk (raw) on a Shivlinga.