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Traits of Swati Nakshatra Born

You are a flexible, self-motivated, free spirit, if you belong to this fifteenth star of the Vedic Zodiac belt. Swati 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th padas come under Tula Rashi (Libra constellation) Popular Swati starrers –  Alfred Hitchcock, Amitabh Bacchan, Charlie Chaplin,   N T Rama Rao, Will Smith

What Characteristics Identifies a Swati Star holder?

Swati means purity. It also means "sharpness." The star is ruled by Lord Rahu, the shadow planet that influences the lives of human beings on a day-to-day basis. People who are born under the Swathi Nakshatra are independent, confident, and wise. They are adventurous and highly self-motivated. Communication is their strong point, so they

Subrahmanya Shashthi or the Skanda Shashthi | 7^th Dec, 2024

Subrahmanya Shashthi or the Skanda Shashthi is an important occasion for celebrations in the southern parts of India. Subrahmanya Shashthi is being celebrated on 7^th Dec, 2024. The day of Shukla Paksha Shashthi of Margashira masa is celebrated with a great pomp in Tamil Nadu state. Kanda, Karthikeya, Murugan, or simply the Vela are the names that are recalled all over many times during Skanda Shashthi. This is the day on which Lord Subrahmanya representing the army of Gods, vanquished Tarakasura. Puranas mention that, Subrahmanya is the Avatar of Manmatha the ‘God of Love’. Another Avatar of Manmatha is of Pradyumna as the son of Lord Sri Krishna.

Subrahmanya | Skanda Mantra

|| षडाननं कुंकुमरक्तवर्णं महामतिं दिव्यमयूरवाहनं |

Margashirsha Maas | Dhanurmasa Festivals and Pujas

Margashirsha Maas is a month associated with many Hindu religious celebrations, observances and penances. Many devout Hindus observe ‘fast’ and ‘vratas’ (vows) during this month, dedicating themselves to the worship of deities like Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Goddess Lakshmi. Dhanurmasa or Dhanurmasam is another month in the Hindu Calendar System based on the solar calendar and spiritually significant practice. PurePrayer brings out the importance of Margashirsha Maas and the intertwining Dhanurmasa in the Hindu traditions, along with the festivities in the month. Important celebrations like Kala Bhairava Jayanti, Naga Panchami, Sri Subrahmanya Shashthi, Ashlesha Bali Puja, Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Hanumad Vrata, Gita Jayanti or Bhagavad Gita Jayanti, Dattatreya Jayanti, and Ketu Jayanti are celebrated in the month of Margasheersha. Margashira Lakshmi Vrat is another important practice performed on every Thursday of the Margashira Maas. Dhanurmasam is being celebrated from 17^th December, 2023 to 13^th January, 2024. Dhanurmasa or Dhanurmasam is another month in the Hindu Calendar System based o

Dattatreya Jayanti | 14^th December, 2024

Dattatreya Jayanti, also popularly known as Datta Jayanti, is a significant Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Dattatreya, a divine incarnation who represents the unity of the Holy Trinity – Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. This auspicious day falls on the full moon day of the Margashirsha month, usually in December. Devotees across India and other parts of the world observe this day with great reverence and devotion. PurePrayer invites you to join the celebration of Dattatreya Avatar with Dattatreya Jayanti on 14^th December and seek the divine blessings of Lord Dattatreya.

Lord Dattatreya, the Avatar

Lord Dattatreya is regarded as the embodiment of the divine trinity, symbolizing the creator Brahma, the preserver Vishnu

Kaala Bhairavashtami and Kala Bhairava Jayanti | 23^rd December, 2024

Kaala Bhairavashtami, Kala Bhairava Jayanti or simply the ‘Bhairav Jayanti’ is celebrated on the Ashtami (the eighth day) of Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the Margasheersha Maas of the Hindu Panchangam. Bhairavashtami or Bhairava Jayanti is being celebrated on 23^rd December, 2024. Lord Kala Bhairava is revered as the deity of time and is believed to be the guardian of the temporal aspect of the universe. Many followers of Lord Bhairav observe fasts, engage in prayers, and participate in various religious activities on this day to seek blessings in order to address malefic or negative forces in their life like black magic or evil eyes or Shani Graha related Doshas.

Importance of Kaala Bhairava in Puranas

Learn-Read-Write Bhagavad Gita – The Friend, The Philosopher and The Divine Guide

Srimad Bhagavad Gita is universally accepted as a great text of philosophy. The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as the ‘Gita’, is a 700-verse ancient Indian scripture that holds profound importance in the world of philosophy, spirituality, and literature. Composed as a part of the Indian epic, the Mahabharata, the Gita is a conversation that takes place in the war-field of Kurukshetra, between the Pandava Prince ‘Arjuna’ and ‘Lord Sri Krishna’, who serves as his friend, relative, the charioteer and the divine guide. Gita was originally written in classic or Vedic Sanskrit, and till date, it has been translated into approximately 175 languages.

PurePrayer takes you on a Journey of Spirituality to uncover th

Did You Know Uchchista Ganapati Is a Tantric Form Of Ganapathy? 

Uchchista Ganapati (Sanskrit - उच्छिष्ट-गणपति) is a Tantric aspect of the Hindu god Ganapati, the favorite of Shiva-Parvati couple. He is the primary deity of the Uchchhishta Ganapatya sect, one of six major schools of the Ganapatyas.  Uchchista Ganapati is one of the thirty-two forms of Ganesha, frequently mentioned in devotional literature. The word ‘Uchchhishta’ (Sanskrit - उच्छिष्ट) refers to the food left over at the end of a ritual, but in this context refers to its Tantric connotation. Uchchhishta is the food kept in the mouth, which is contaminated with saliva, thus ritually impure and a taboo in Hinduism.

PurePrayer takes you on a Spiritual Journey to get more insights on Uchchhish

Kartik Maas 2024 | Diwali 2024 | Festivities | Ritual Practices

Best wishes from PurePrayer to all on the occasion of Deepavali or Diwali, the festival of lights during the Kartik maas of Krodhi Naama Samvatsar 2024. Diwali is one of the most important festivals of Hindus celebrated in Karthika masa. It is also known as the "Festival of Lights". Diwali is a five day long festival wherein family, friends unite together for Pujas, prayers and celebrations in the month of Kartik.

The word Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali which means ‘row of lights', celebrated in Kartik Maas.

Importance of Kartik Maas

Eighth month in the Hindu Panchangam is Kartik Maas, which is also known as Damodar Maas. Based on further classification of Poornimant Panchangam and Amavasyant Panchangam, the month of Karthik begins from the Ashvin Poornima or from Ashvayuj Amavasya day. Agrahayan or

Chandra Grahan | Understanding the Lunar Eclipse | Astral Impacts

Chandra Grahan that finds mention in the astrology, astronomy and Hindu Puranas is a mesmerizing celestial event that has fascinated humanity for millennia. It is a celestial event that invites reflection, spiritual practices, and a sense of community. Whether observed for its spiritual benefits or followed for cultural practices, Chandra Grahan remains a captivating and revered occurrence in Hindu beliefs.

Chandra Graha or Planet Moon

Chandra Graha or Planet Moon, plays a significant role in a person’s birth chart and helps enhance their personality. As per Vedic Astrology, the moon is also associated with moods, feelings, memory, charm, sensitivity, growth, popularity, and emotions. Afflictions on the moon can cause various problems that can negatively impact our lives. Therefore, one must perform certain rituals to overcome them to achieve the best results.

What P

Who are affected by Rahu-Ketu Gochara Phala? What Remedies?

In Vedic Astrology, of all the nine planets, Rahu and Ketu have a special significance. Rahu-Ketu Gochaara Parihara Homam performed on the basis of Rahu-Ketu Gochara Phala is one of the Vedic reccommendations to address the problems related to these Grahas. It is mentioned in Gochaara Phala that Rahu brings ‘Bahubalam’ or physical strength. Planet Ketu brings ‘Kulasya Unnathi’, or rise and upliftment of the whole family. Rahu and Kethu transition from one zodiac sign to another happens once in eighteen months. Both the planets always travel & transit simultaneously. PurePrayer takes you on a deep-dive into the intricacies of the Vedic Astrology, effects of Rahu-Ketu on individuals and Vedic solutions for these astrological indications.