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Mahalaya Pitru Paksha 2025 | What | When | How & Why’s

Mahalaya Pitru Paksha is an auspicious period. A Paksha is a fortnight. Also known as Pitru Paksha, it enables us to come together. This is a not to be missed annual ritual, to honour and pay our respects to our ancestors and departed loved ones. This very sacred fortnight, holds deep significance in our tradition. It offers us the opportunity to express our gratitude and remember those who have passed on.

Mahalaya Pitru Paksha will be observed from 8^th September, 2025 to 21^st September, 2025. During this Paksha or fortnight period, it is believed that our ancestors visit us. it is our sacred duty to offer them food, prayers, and perform rituals to ensure their well-being in the afterlife.

Chamundeshwari Janmotsav 2025 | Divine Celebrations in Heritage City of Mysuru 

Each year, the Heritage City of Mysuru comes alive with spiritual vibrancy and devotional grandeur during the celebration Chamundeshwari Janmotsav—the birth anniversary of Goddess Chamundeshwari, the compassionate guardian deity of the city. 

Why You Should Visit Mysuru Chamundeshwari Temple? 

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Bhagalamukhi Devi: The Supreme Power of Stillness, Stambhana & Ultimate Victory

Invoke Her Fierce Grace through Powerful Bhagalamukhi Homams at Ujjain with AstroPuja

Bhagalamukhi Devi, one of the Dasa Mahavidyas (Ten Great Wisdom Goddesses), is the epitome of Stambhana Shakti—the power to paralyze, still, and silence enemies and destructive forces. Often depicted as the golden-complexioned goddess pulling the tongue of a demon, her imagery symbolizes the control over speech, aggression, and negative influences.

While often worshipped for victory in legal battles, success in arguments, and the neutralization of harmful forces, Bhagalamukhi’s deeper spiritual aspect lies in silencing the turbulent mind, leading to inner stillness and ultimate realization. She is not just a destroyer of enemies but the remover of

प्रत्यंगिरा देवी: महाशक्तिशाली रक्षक और सुरक्षा कवच प्रदान करने वाली देवी

खासतौर पर देवी नारसिंही, क्लेशों से जूझ रहे साधकों, तांत्रिक बाधाओं और राहु-केतु जैसे ग्रहदोषों से पीड़ित लोगों के लिए रक्षा कवच मानी जाती हैं। एक ऐसा रक्षा कवच है, जिसे कोई भी नकारात्मक ऊर्जा तोड़ नहीं सकती।

 बुरी और नकारात्मक शक्तियों का नाश करने वाली, काले जादू, काले तंत्र-मंत्र से रक्षा करने वाली महा-शक्ति का नाम है प्रत्यंगिरा देवी। शक्ति और ऊर्जा की इस देवी को समस्त शक्तिशाली दैविक शक्तियों में से एक माना जाता है। इनकी पूजा आपके अंदर के डर को खत्म करती है और साथ ही मन में एक अनूठी शक्ति को जन्म देती है।

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Ghata Chaturdashi – The fourteenth Day of Mahalaya Pitru Paksha

The fourteenth day of Mahalaya Pitru Paksha is known by many names. ‘Ghata Chaturdashi’, ‘Tarpan Chaturdashi’, ‘Vishashastra Hataadinaam Chaturdashi’ and so on. Shradh is especially performed on this day to those, who may have suffered unnatural death like accidents, fire incidents, insect bites, animal bites or during combats of any kind.

Significance of Ghata Chaturdashi Shradh

Ghata Chaturdashi Shradh rituals are deeply ingrained in Hindu culture and tradition. These rituals are performed to those who departed on the day of Chaturdashi. Also, remembered on this day are those who may have lost their life due to unnatural causes like accidents, animal bites, snake bites, fall, fire, floods drowning, poisoning and even suicide. This special day i

Pratyangira Devi: The Fierce Protector – Goddess of Ultimate Power and Transformation

Unveiling the Mystical Force of Pratyangira Devi: From Vedic Texts to Modern-Day Spiritual Protection

Explore the divine power of Pratyangira Devi - the fierce goddess who destroys evil forces, protects against black magic, and restores spiritual balance. Discover her historical, astrological, and modern relevance.

Pratyangira Devi, also known as Narasimhi or Atharvana Bhadrakali, is one of the most fierce and powerful goddesses in the Hindu pantheon. She embodies the intense energy that can annihilate evil, destroy negativity, and protect spiritual seekers from dark forces and black magic. Her worship is both mystical and deeply transformative, combining elements of Vedic tradition, Tantra, a

Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025 | Secret Celebration of Divine Varahi Worship

Ashadha Navaratri is an important and a potent period of time well known for worship of Shakti Devatas that can result in tremendous progress in our life, Spiritual and financial success.

AstroPuja dwells on the different aspects of the Ashadha Gupt Navratri and Goddess Varahi worship during this Nine-Day period.

What is Ashadha Gupt Navratri?

Ashadha Gupt Navratri is a sacred nine-day festival celebrated in the month of Ashadha (June–July) during the Shukla Paksha (waning phase of the moon). Unlike Sharadiya and Chaitra Navratri, which are widely observed, Gupt Navratri remains lesser-known and is celebrated <

Sudarshana Jayanti: The Birth of the Divine Sudarshana Chakra

Sudarshana Jayanti is a sacred Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of the Sudarshana Chakra, the divine discus and weapon of Lord Vishnu, symbolizing the destruction of evil and the triumph of dharma. This celestial event is deeply revered by Vaishnavites and spiritual seekers across India, especially in Vishnu temples where special homas, pujas, and chanting of Sudarshana mantras are performed.

Benefits of Observing Sudarshana Jayanti

• Protection from spiritual and material threats
• Resolution of chronic problems and family issues
• Removal of planetary doshas and black magic
• Enhanced

Shankara Jayanti | 2^nd May, 2025

Vaishakha Shuddha Panchami occurring on 2^nd May, 2025 celebrated as Shankara Jayanti, marks the birth of the outstanding saint-philosopher and proponent of Adwaita school of thought, Sri Shankaracharya. He has bestowed upon this world with some outstanding works in Sanskrit, besides numerous Stotras

Highlights of Sri Shankara’s Life & Works

• Shankara left home at the tender age of eight, learnt all the Vedas, Itihasa and Puranas.
• He took Sannyasa on reaching the age of nine years.
• He mastered all Shaastras by the age of twelve years.
• Shankara wrote Bhaashya on Prashnatrayi; 11 Upanishads; Brahmasutra and Bhagvadgita by the time he reached the age of 16 years.
• He was just 17 years old when he defeated Mandana Mishra at Shaastraartha.

Narasimha Jayanti | 11^th May 2025 | Narasimha: the destroyer of Hiranyakashipu

Narasimha Jayanti occurs on 11^th May, 2025 and is one of the very special occasion which is celebrated throughout India. Lord Narasimha is worshipped as a protector of all devotees and destroyer of evil. AstroPuja offers best wishes for Narasimha Jayanti. Vaishakha is a very special month in Indian almanac (Panchangam). Many sacred occasions occur in this month. All the incarnations of Vishnu is very unique and have great significance at all times. The incarnation of Narasimha is the fourth among the ten incarnations (Dashavatara) of Vishnu.