Prediction for Rahul Gandhi
Rahul, born on June 19, 1970 at 5.50 am has been Jyesta Nakshtra whose sign lord is mercury.
The moon, in the case of Shri Rahul Gandhi falls in Nakshtra of ‘Jyesta.’ The ‘Jyesta’ word symbolizes being the eldest. It also signifies umbrella, which gives protection. The personality of the native can be summarized as, “a sense of arriving or becoming.” The energies of those born in this Nakshtra are channelized with great importance given that everything they do should be perceived by others in the right perspective. They usually mature quickly both physically and mentally. They have a steak of revenge and a vindictive tendency. More over, they have a strong competitive spirit and have the ability to be protecteve towards the weak, subordinate, helpless and unprivileged. Depression can set in, when the circumstances don’t allow constant activity of some kind. In the case of this horoscope, mercury is the main planetary ruler of the Nakshtra and here all energies get refined and controlled to become focused on the mind, which is represented by Moon. Mercury, an intellect guides the moon and such people are born to take care of the masses.
The native (Rahul Gandhi) has completed his 35th year and entered 36th. Jupiter, therefore, in rotation, is in Sagittarius. Jupiter in the 3rd round from the period 36 to 48 (Jupiter to stay in Sagittarius for 12 years as per Bhrigu Nandi System) shows an excellent and an overall period, which would be very good of its kind and can be rated as ‘First Class’. Jupiter is in its own house with Saturn in 5th from it, which empowers the person to act and take big steps. The depositor of Jupiter is in the 11th from its sign, which signifies gain, though there would be pins and pricks as it is in its inimical house of Libra. Jupiter is also aspected by Sun and Mars, which will provide political position and aggressive manner in performing activity, acts, deeds and accomplishing things within time frame. The only negative aspect is Venus being in the 8th house from rotated Jupiter, which governs issues of emotion, love, marriage and these would be areas, where dissatisfaction would prevail, issues will be unresolved, needs and problems will be unfulfilled. I am however, restricting my predictions/analysis on the professional aspect and the periods which would give glory in his career.
Coming to the specifics, by end of August 2005, my view is that the individual will not seek for position but will have meticulously planned out in terms of relating to the masses. This is because of transiting Jupiter in Virgo and its lord Mercury, which is 9th from its transiting position, 6th from the rotated Jupiter and the lord of Mercury that is Venus is in Cancer (signifies masses), and Ketu ahead (signifying details with Sun and Mars) to Venus in the house of Mercury signifying working towards concrete plans with the authorities for the welfare of the masses.
Thus, my view contrary to the media reports that Shri Rahul Gandhi would join the government or take a political position may not happen but will work towards planning the details and making the authorities, those in power for empowering the party and thus focusing on the essence and substance as the main central and essential part for the core of nation.
From August 2005 to July 2006 will be a period, where his prestige will increase. He will, however, devote a lot of his energies in handling issues, which are not directly related to his Central or Core objective. Nevertheless, during this period, he will emerge as a leader.
The period of 2007 to 2008, I would not go in details as it is in this period he will consolidate himself and take actions in removing people/re-organizing the set-up around. This would have its own share of problems but set the foundation for the future.
The year 2008 and 2009 will be the turning point and here he will be bestowed upon a very high position with authority and power directly held. This is because of the aspect of Sun and Mars on the transiting Jupiter, which is also the place were rotated Jupiter is stationed and has the aspect of Sun and Mars. This is the starting point of a great career and future for the native and would have a lot of achievements and credentials for himself for the next two and a half years.
This is my analysis based on my understanding of the Bhrigu Techniques as deciphered.
To conclude, I must say that the horoscope clearly indicates prestigious position coming after hard work and planning. The position of power and authority arrives in the year 2008 but caution should be exercised in terms of avoiding accidents.
My research and statistics shows that Jupiter retrograde in Libra, marriage and issues allied to it are not really in control and a hidden hand guides and scripts the life.
Monday, 17 December 2007
sex ratio
Millions of girls are missing from Indian population. The sex ratio of the country has altered consistently in favour of boys. And the country fails to prevent the social stigma of infanticide and foeticide. According to the alarming facts and figuresavailable
Nearly 40 million girls are missing from the Indian population. According to the data compiled by Registrar General of India, child sex ratio is 927 females in every thousand males as on census 2001. The ratio was 945:1000 in 1991. The figure has dropped significantly from 976 girls in every thousand boys in 1961. In some parts of the country, the sex ratio has dropped to less than 800:1,000.
The sex ratio in India has altered consistently in favour of boys since the beginning of the 20th century. Its effect has been visible in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, Maharastra. In Delhi the statistics is defunt. In the capital city, out of 1000 children 816are girls. In Delhi’s ultra well-to-do localities of South Delhi and West Delhi, the child sex ratio is a shocking 762 and 784 respectively as reported by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi in 2004. Other zones of the Capital have a ratio no higher than 850.
India is failing to prevent large-scale female infanticide and foeticide, according to a UN report. As a result, says the UN’s World Population Fund, India has one of the highest imbalances in the world between males and females. The Fund says that the low status of women in Indian society is mainly to blame, and criticizes of India for its lack of commitment to tackling gender inequality.
More generally, demographers warn that in the next twenty years there will be a shortage of brides in the marriage market because of the adverse juvenile sex ratio, combined with an overall decline in fertility.
From 1981 to 1991 one crore males were in need of females. At present 37 millions males are in need of females. If the trend continues in the next 10 years nearly 14 million from the productive age group woman will be missing and 23 million males will look for partners.
According to media report young girls from Assam and West Bengal are kidnapped and sold into marriage in neighbouring Haryana.
The alarming facts and figures carry a signal, which is crisp and clear. The sex ratio in India is topsy-turvy. Sex determination tests are illegal but common. Even many families abort female fortuitus to avoid the load of dowry. It’s not just poor rural families, foeticide is even rampant amongst some rich urban families.
Yes the scenario even looms larger. If the trend continues, India will witness a catastrophe, when the female foeticide has felled the female population like the Bollywood film “Matrubhoomi,” a group of barbaric sex-starved men in Bihar marry one woman and brutalizing her night after night.
This may be a figment of a Bollywood film-maker Manish Jha’s imagination, but the necked truth is not far away. Yes the female sex proportion is falling in a diminishing rate and the sex inequality is in the rise. And in such a topsy-turvy position the film is a timely representation for the country plagued by two of the most horrific crimes against women: female infanticide and female foeticide.
India has a long history of infanticide. In 1987, when India’s first census survey was conducted by the British, the scope of the problem of infanticide became visible. The sex ratio was 940 females to 1000 males in Pre-independence India. The British passed an act banning infanticide called Female Infanticide Act 1870. But the act was difficult to put into practice because most birth happened at home, and registration of births was not common. Hence the number of mysterious child mortality cases remained unaccounted. Technology changed the mode of getting rid of a girl child. Female infanticide took the form of Female foeticide.
Female foeticide, which is a two-step practice, includes the detection of the unborn baby in the womb of the mother and the abortion of the girl child. Female feticide is a gross violation of many a rights. It violates the right to life of the unborn child. It is a very strong manifestation of violence against women, a violation of their human rights. Many women suffer from psychological trauma as a result of forcibly undergoing repeated abortions.
In 1994, the Government of India passed the Pre- conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques [PNDT] (Prohibition of Sex Selection) with the aim of preventing female foeticide. The implementation of this Act was slow. It was later amended and replaced in 2002 by the Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques [PDT] (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act without ever having been properly implemented. On the other hand Medical malpractice in this area is flourishing, and bans on gender selection in many a parts of India has a very negligible effect.
Out of 15 millions abortions all over the world in 1997 India claims 4 millions. And 90% of the abortion argues the cause for Girl Child. Yes there is a trafficking going on, which contributes for the declining girl child sex ratio. And amid the trafficking the much-talked efforts to maintain a ‘balanced sex ratio’ is a night-mare.
It’s a question of liberty, dignity of woman and children. Who are the people those who snatch away the life of the child from her mother’s womb. The psychological diseased- stricken mind set of the family members look forward a male child. They do not even care to kill a child before its birth. And the nexus of doctors, with the touts adds enough fuel to it.
Many campaigns have been running in highlighting the importance of the girl child in a society, where baby girls still neglected. But still the specter which has been haunting India is that of the vanishing girl child. Census statistics show that millions of girls who should have been citizens of India today are missing. Neither the PNDT Act, 1994, nor its reincarnation, the PDT act 2002 has had any impact.
To what can we attribute this abysmal state of affairs? The brick and mortar system of addressing sex inequality! Excuses about shortage of manpower and lack of expertise! Not a single case of sex determination has apparently been charged and punished. And the reason: Lack of circumstantial evidence.
“The sharp decline in sex ratio is a matter of serious concern. Every child has the right to survive. The mother has no right towards making decision to have or not to have the child. The child is not only belonging to the mother. It belongs to the generation to come. Female feticide snatches away the right to birth,” said Girija Vyas, Chairperson National Commission for Women, while talking to Day After. “Plans are not probably implemented,” she said. “The woman commission has demanded a review of the PNDT act. There is a pressing need of right implementation and the essence of monitoring the implementation,” she exhorted.
According to Prasanna Hota, Secretary at Ministry of Women and Child Welfare, female forticide is greater threat then HIV Aids. “The present prosecution mechanism is not good enough to tackle the menace,” he said.
“Population policy is not about stabilization, but about balanced sex ratio. Something we are loosing. Female feticide is the key to the growing problem,” said Ranjana Kumari, Director Centre for Social Research. “There is need for awareness and sensitivity among the people regarding the issue of Female feticide. The mindset of the people should be changed to understand the growing problem,” she said by adding that “The PDT and PNDT act should be modified and to be ensured for not being misused. The punishment should be much more serious.”
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Millions of girls are missing from Indian population. The sex ratio of the country has altered consistently in favour of boys. And the country fails to prevent the social stigma of infanticide and foeticide. Saswat Panigrahi of the DayAfter takes a look at the alarming facts and figures.
Nearly 40 million girls are missing from the Indian population. According to the data compiled by Registrar General of India, child sex ratio is 927 females in every thousand males as on census 2001. The ratio was 945:1000 in 1991. The figure has dropped significantly from 976 girls in every thousand boys in 1961. In some parts of the country, the sex ratio has dropped to less than 800:1,000.
The sex ratio in India has altered consistently in favour of boys since the beginning of the 20th century. Its effect has been visible in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, Maharastra. In Delhi the statistics is defunt. In the capital city, out of 1000 children 216 are girls. In Delhi’s ultra well-to-do localities of South Delhi and West Delhi, the child sex ratio is a shocking 762 and 784 respectively as reported by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi in 2004. Other zones of the Capital have a ratio no higher than 850.
India is failing to prevent large-scale female infanticide and foeticide, according to a UN report. As a result, says the UN’s World Population Fund, India has one of the highest imbalances in the world between males and females. The Fund says that the low status of women in Indian society is mainly to blame, and criticizes of India for its lack of commitment to tackling gender inequality.
More generally, demographers warn that in the next twenty years there will be a shortage of brides in the marriage market because of the adverse juvenile sex ratio, combined with an overall decline in fertility.
From 1981 to 1991 one crore males were in need of females. At present 37 millions males are in need of females. If the trend continues in the next 10 years nearly 14 million from the productive age group woman will be missing and 23 million males will look for partners.
According to media report young girls from Assam and West Bengal are kidnapped and sold into marriage in neighbouring Haryana.
The alarming facts and figures carry a signal, which is crisp and clear. The sex ratio in India is topsy-turvy. Sex determination tests are illegal but common. Even many families abort female fortuitus to avoid the load of dowry. It’s not just poor rural families, foeticide is even rampant amongst some rich urban families.
Yes the scenario even looms larger. If the trend continues, India will witness a catastrophe, when the female foeticide has felled the female population like the Bollywood film “Matrubhoomi,” a group of barbaric sex-starved men in Bihar marry one woman and brutalizing her night after night.
This may be a figment of a Bollywood film-maker Manish Jha’s imagination, but the necked truth is not far away. Yes the female sex proportion is falling in a diminishing rate and the sex inequality is in the rise. And in such a topsy-turvy position the film is a timely representation for the country plagued by two of the most horrific crimes against women: female infanticide and female foeticide.
India has a long history of infanticide. In 1987, when India’s first census survey was conducted by the British, the scope of the problem of infanticide became visible. The sex ratio was 940 females to 1000 males in Pre-independence India. The British passed an act banning infanticide called Female Infanticide Act 1870. But the act was difficult to put into practice because most birth happened at home, and registration of births was not common. Hence the number of mysterious child mortality cases remained unaccounted. Technology changed the mode of getting rid of a girl child. Female infanticide took the form of Female foeticide.
Female foeticide, which is a two-step practice, includes the detection of the unborn baby in the womb of the mother and the abortion of the girl child. Female feticide is a gross violation of many a rights. It violates the right to life of the unborn child. It is a very strong manifestation of violence against women, a violation of their human rights. Many women suffer from psychological trauma as a result of forcibly undergoing repeated abortions.
In 1994, the Government of India passed the Pre- conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques [PNDT] (Prohibition of Sex Selection) with the aim of preventing female foeticide. The implementation of this Act was slow. It was later amended and replaced in 2002 by the Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques [PDT] (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act without ever having been properly implemented. On the other hand Medical malpractice in this area is flourishing, and bans on gender selection in many a parts of India has a very negligible effect.
Out of 15 millions abortions all over the world in 1997 India claims 4 millions. And 90% of the abortion argues the cause for Girl Child. Yes there is a trafficking going on, which contributes for the declining girl child sex ratio. And amid the trafficking the much-talked efforts to maintain a ‘balanced sex ratio’ is a night-mare.
It’s a question of liberty, dignity of woman and children. Who are the people those who snatch away the life of the child from her mother’s womb. The psychological diseased- stricken mind set of the family members look forward a male child. They do not even care to kill a child before its birth. And the nexus of doctors, with the touts adds enough fuel to it.
Many campaigns have been running in highlighting the importance of the girl child in a society, where baby girls still neglected. But still the specter which has been haunting India is that of the vanishing girl child. Census statistics show that millions of girls who should have been citizens of India today are missing. Neither the PNDT Act, 1994, nor its reincarnation, the PDT act 2002 has had any impact.
To what can we attribute this abysmal state of affairs? The brick and mortar system of addressing sex inequality! Excuses about shortage of manpower and lack of expertise! Not a single case of sex determination has apparently been charged and punished. And the reason: Lack of circumstantial evidence.
“The sharp decline in sex ratio is a matter of serious concern. Every child has the right to survive. The mother has no right towards making decision to have or not to have the child. The child is not only belonging to the mother. It belongs to the generation to come. Female feticide snatches away the right to birth,” said Girija Vyas, Chairperson National Commission for Women, while talking to Day After. “Plans are not probably implemented,” she said. “The woman commission has demanded a review of the PNDT act. There is a pressing need of right implementation and the essence of monitoring the implementation,” she exhorted.
According to Prasanna Hota, Secretary at Ministry of Women and Child Welfare, female forticide is greater threat then HIV Aids. “The present prosecution mechanism is not good enough to tackle the menace,” he said.
“Population policy is not about stabilization, but about balanced sex ratio. Something we are loosing. Female feticide is the key to the growing problem,” said Ranjana Kumari, Director Centre for Social Research. “There is need for awareness and sensitivity among the people regarding the issue of Female feticide. The mindset of the people should be changed to understand the growing problem,” she said by adding that “The PDT and PNDT act should be modified and to be ensured for not being misused. The punishment should be much more serious.”
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Friday, 14 December 2007
Tirupati Temple
Location : 67-km from Chittoor in Chittoor districtFamous For : Architecture and Festivals Ideal Time To Visit : October To March
¤ A Sacred MonumentConsidered as the most sacred and the richest temple in the world, Tirupati temple is situated in the town of Tirupati. It is located 67-km away from Chittoor in Chittoor district of southern Andhra Pradesh. Also known as Tirupati Balaji Temple, it is a major pilgrimage center of south India. Besides, Tirupati also focous on other attraction of this place, the ancient and famous shrine of Sri Venkateswara, the Lord of Seven Hills are worth a viist.The temple is located on a hill at Tirumala. It is a conglomeration of seven hills known as Seshachalam or Venkatachalam having an height of 853m (2,800ft.) above the sea level. The temple boasts of a vibrant and colorful culture also speaking volumes about its grand past. It is an important pilgrimage center, where devotees stand for long hours waiting to get a glance of the presiding deity.¤ Highlight of The TempleThe temple is the most popular and most visited temples in India. Being situated on a hill of Tirumala, it is climbed up by pilgrims, which is not an easy task.Sri Venkataswara temple or the Tirupati temple is the richest temple in India. It is said that people drop bags of diamonds at the feet of Sri Venkataswara. Devotees flock this temple in huge numbers. In fact there are two lines to enter the temple, one is a free line, where you don' t pay anything to get a view of the deity. But, for the second line, which takes less time to get a glance of the deity, you have to pay a minimum amount of Rs. 50.¤ Temple ArchitectureThe ancient Tirupati temple follows the Dravidian style of architecture. The gopuram of this temple is its highlight. The 'Vimana' or Cupola, named the "the Ananda Nilayam" is placed over the sanctum sanctorum. It completely veiled with gold plate. There are three 'Prakarams' or enclosures in the temple, among them the outermost enclosure boasts of the 'Dhvajastambha' or the banner post. Apart form these, other highlights of the temple are the statues of Vijayanagara king, Krishnadevaraya and his spouse. There is also an idol of Todarmal, the minister of Akbar. The image of the temple deity represents both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Lord Vishnu is considered as the preserver whereas the Lord Shiva is considered as the destroyer in Hindu religion. ¤ A Day At Tirupati TirumalaA day at Tirupati Tirumala temple begins with 'Suprabhatam' (awakening the Lord) as early as three in the morning. The day ends with the 'Ekanta Seva' ( putting the Lord to sleep) at around 1 O'clock in the night. Prayers are offered daily, weekly and periodically in the form of 'Sevas' and 'Utsavams' to the Lord. Devotees who want to pay homage to the Lord can do it by giving a small amount in return of the Sevas or Utsavams done on their name. The gifts and donations offered to the deity, is known as the 'Hundi'. It is the main source of income of the Temple.¤ Festivals Tirupati Tirumala Balaji Temple celebrates many festivals but the annual festival of 'Brahmotsavam' is particularly important. This festival is celebrated extravagantly for nine days in the month of September every year. The Garudostavam and Rathotavam rituals take place on the fifth and sixth day of the festival. Thus, attracting flocks of tourists and devotees to the temple. ¤ Reach Tirupati Temple
By Air : The nearest airport is at Renigunta(15 kms). Tirupati is connected by air with Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore. From the airport you can hire a taxi or an auto rickshaw or you can take a bus to reach the temple. By Rail : Tirupati temple is well connected by roads and proper transport services to the nearest railway station situated at Tirupati. This place is connected by rail with Hubbi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolhapur , Mumbai, Puri, Tiruchirapalli, Varanasi and Vijayawada.By Road : To reach Tirupati temple, one should first reach Tirupati. It is linked with important cities like Hyderabad (617), Banglore(248), Chennai(151 km), Vijayawada(380 km) and Lepakshi (379 km) through good road.
Location : 67-km from Chittoor in Chittoor districtFamous For : Architecture and Festivals Ideal Time To Visit : October To March
¤ A Sacred MonumentConsidered as the most sacred and the richest temple in the world, Tirupati temple is situated in the town of Tirupati. It is located 67-km away from Chittoor in Chittoor district of southern Andhra Pradesh. Also known as Tirupati Balaji Temple, it is a major pilgrimage center of south India. Besides, Tirupati also focous on other attraction of this place, the ancient and famous shrine of Sri Venkateswara, the Lord of Seven Hills are worth a viist.The temple is located on a hill at Tirumala. It is a conglomeration of seven hills known as Seshachalam or Venkatachalam having an height of 853m (2,800ft.) above the sea level. The temple boasts of a vibrant and colorful culture also speaking volumes about its grand past. It is an important pilgrimage center, where devotees stand for long hours waiting to get a glance of the presiding deity.¤ Highlight of The TempleThe temple is the most popular and most visited temples in India. Being situated on a hill of Tirumala, it is climbed up by pilgrims, which is not an easy task.Sri Venkataswara temple or the Tirupati temple is the richest temple in India. It is said that people drop bags of diamonds at the feet of Sri Venkataswara. Devotees flock this temple in huge numbers. In fact there are two lines to enter the temple, one is a free line, where you don' t pay anything to get a view of the deity. But, for the second line, which takes less time to get a glance of the deity, you have to pay a minimum amount of Rs. 50.¤ Temple ArchitectureThe ancient Tirupati temple follows the Dravidian style of architecture. The gopuram of this temple is its highlight. The 'Vimana' or Cupola, named the "the Ananda Nilayam" is placed over the sanctum sanctorum. It completely veiled with gold plate. There are three 'Prakarams' or enclosures in the temple, among them the outermost enclosure boasts of the 'Dhvajastambha' or the banner post. Apart form these, other highlights of the temple are the statues of Vijayanagara king, Krishnadevaraya and his spouse. There is also an idol of Todarmal, the minister of Akbar. The image of the temple deity represents both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Lord Vishnu is considered as the preserver whereas the Lord Shiva is considered as the destroyer in Hindu religion. ¤ A Day At Tirupati TirumalaA day at Tirupati Tirumala temple begins with 'Suprabhatam' (awakening the Lord) as early as three in the morning. The day ends with the 'Ekanta Seva' ( putting the Lord to sleep) at around 1 O'clock in the night. Prayers are offered daily, weekly and periodically in the form of 'Sevas' and 'Utsavams' to the Lord. Devotees who want to pay homage to the Lord can do it by giving a small amount in return of the Sevas or Utsavams done on their name. The gifts and donations offered to the deity, is known as the 'Hundi'. It is the main source of income of the Temple.¤ Festivals Tirupati Tirumala Balaji Temple celebrates many festivals but the annual festival of 'Brahmotsavam' is particularly important. This festival is celebrated extravagantly for nine days in the month of September every year. The Garudostavam and Rathotavam rituals take place on the fifth and sixth day of the festival. Thus, attracting flocks of tourists and devotees to the temple. ¤ Reach Tirupati Temple
By Air : The nearest airport is at Renigunta(15 kms). Tirupati is connected by air with Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore. From the airport you can hire a taxi or an auto rickshaw or you can take a bus to reach the temple. By Rail : Tirupati temple is well connected by roads and proper transport services to the nearest railway station situated at Tirupati. This place is connected by rail with Hubbi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolhapur , Mumbai, Puri, Tiruchirapalli, Varanasi and Vijayawada.By Road : To reach Tirupati temple, one should first reach Tirupati. It is linked with important cities like Hyderabad (617), Banglore(248), Chennai(151 km), Vijayawada(380 km) and Lepakshi (379 km) through good road.
Badrinath - A Pilgrimage Centre of Hindus
Altitude : 3,133mTemperature : Max: 17.9°C, Min : 5.6°CDistance : 296km from Rishikesh. 301km from Haridwar
¤ Most Sacred RegionBesides being an ancient religious centre, Badrinath also attracts tourists because of its natural beauty. founded by Shankaracharya in the four quarters of India. The place derives its name from the word ‘badri’, meaning berries that once grew here abundantly.It is situated on the confluence of the Alaknanda and the Rishi Ganga.Ancient Hindu texts categorically state that a visit to Badrinath is something of an absolute must to complete a pilgrimage. The importance of the place is evident from the space scribes of the Mahabharata and the Puranas (ancient Hindu texts) had dedicated to it. The shrine of Badrinath in this city attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over India.¤ Badrinath TempleThe Badrinath Temple is dedicated to Vishnu (Preserver in the Hindu Trinity of Creator-Preserver-Destroyer). The presiding deity of the temple is Badrinath (another form of Vishnu), also called Badri Vishal or Badrinarayan. Shankaracharya is believed to have installed the deity inside the shrine after it was thrown into the Narada Kunda (a hot water spring near the temple) in the days of Buddhist ascendancy.Badrinath is depicted sitting in the padmasana (‘lotus posture’), in which the feet are placed on opposite thighs. He is surrounded by a host of gods.The most important ones amongst these are Kubera, the God of Wealth, and Ganesha, the God of Wisdom and Prosperity.Within the temple complex is an another shrine dedicated to Laksmi, the Goddess of Fortune. This shrine is situated to the left of the main temple building. The front portion is painted in red. Outside the exit door of the Badrinath Temple is the seating place of Shankaracharya, who meditated here. The temple remains closed during winter.¤ Attractions of Hot SpringsAdjacent to the Badrinath Temple are some medicinal sulphurous hot springs. The temperatures of these springs often vary. The Tapt Kund and Narada Kunda are some of the important springs. The temperature of the former is about 45°C.Among other places of interest in the town are Nilkantha, Managram and Bhi
Altitude : 3,133mTemperature : Max: 17.9°C, Min : 5.6°CDistance : 296km from Rishikesh. 301km from Haridwar
¤ Most Sacred RegionBesides being an ancient religious centre, Badrinath also attracts tourists because of its natural beauty. founded by Shankaracharya in the four quarters of India. The place derives its name from the word ‘badri’, meaning berries that once grew here abundantly.It is situated on the confluence of the Alaknanda and the Rishi Ganga.Ancient Hindu texts categorically state that a visit to Badrinath is something of an absolute must to complete a pilgrimage. The importance of the place is evident from the space scribes of the Mahabharata and the Puranas (ancient Hindu texts) had dedicated to it. The shrine of Badrinath in this city attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over India.¤ Badrinath TempleThe Badrinath Temple is dedicated to Vishnu (Preserver in the Hindu Trinity of Creator-Preserver-Destroyer). The presiding deity of the temple is Badrinath (another form of Vishnu), also called Badri Vishal or Badrinarayan. Shankaracharya is believed to have installed the deity inside the shrine after it was thrown into the Narada Kunda (a hot water spring near the temple) in the days of Buddhist ascendancy.Badrinath is depicted sitting in the padmasana (‘lotus posture’), in which the feet are placed on opposite thighs. He is surrounded by a host of gods.The most important ones amongst these are Kubera, the God of Wealth, and Ganesha, the God of Wisdom and Prosperity.Within the temple complex is an another shrine dedicated to Laksmi, the Goddess of Fortune. This shrine is situated to the left of the main temple building. The front portion is painted in red. Outside the exit door of the Badrinath Temple is the seating place of Shankaracharya, who meditated here. The temple remains closed during winter.¤ Attractions of Hot SpringsAdjacent to the Badrinath Temple are some medicinal sulphurous hot springs. The temperatures of these springs often vary. The Tapt Kund and Narada Kunda are some of the important springs. The temperature of the former is about 45°C.Among other places of interest in the town are Nilkantha, Managram and Bhi
Janmashtami Festival
¤ The Holy Birth of Lord KrishnaJanmashtami is celebrated every year on the 8th day of the dark fortnight that is also known as the Krishna Paksh, in the Hindu month of bhadon (around July-August). The period usually coincides with the rainy season.The festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna – the black God. Krishna is the eighth and most important incarnation of Vishnu (Preserver in the Hindu Holy Trinity of Creator-Preserver-Destroyer of the Universe). However the avatar of Krishna that perhaps overrides the sum total of his other manifestations is that of the omniscient charioteer who delivers the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjun before the great war of Mahabharata – a Hindu epic. Therefore Krishna is also known as Parthasarathi, or Arjun's/Partha's charioteer. The discourse is also telling of his consummate wit, intelligence and acumen as a statesman. ¤ According To Hindu Mythology Hindu mythology presents a fascinating chain of events that were to unfold around the time of Krishna’s birth.Krishna's parents Deviki and Vasudev were thrown into prison by his maternal uncle Kans – the tyrant King of Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), as it had been prophesied by Naradmuni that Kans would be annihilated by the eighth child born of his cousin sister Deviki. Not wanting to leave anything to chance, Kans killed each of the seven children immediately after their birth in prison. Finally the eighth child was born – a beautiful dark baby boy. Legend has it that miraculously all the guards of the prison fell into deep sleep, the prison gates opened, and Deviki and Vasudev became unfettered. An akashvani, or heavenly voice ordained Vasudev to take his newborn son, destined to rid the world of evil, to his friend Nand and his wife Yashoda in Gokul, a city that lay across the River Yamuna. Fearing for the life of his son, Vasudev readied himself for a journey wrought with perils. Yamuna in spate parted its waters to make way for the father and son as soon as infant Krishna touched the swelling waters with his tiny foot, and the Shaeshnag (the many-headed serpent king) emerged from the deluge to shield the two from the tumultuous downpour. Across the Yamuna, Yashoda had recently given birth to a daughter who was sleeping soundly besides her parents. Vasudev quietly left his son besides the sleeping and unsuspecting Nand and Yashoda, and returned to his wife in Mathura with Nand and Yashoda's daughter.¤ The Legendary Tale ContinuesIn keeping with the nature of legends, as soon as Vasudev was back in the prison cell, the gates clamped shut and the guards woke up to resume their duty. The birth of the child was brought to the notice of Kans who immediately came to repeat the infernal ritual with the supposed eighth child of Deviki.The heartless king threw the girl child against the wall. But instead of being killed, she rose to the skies and soon the heavens resounded with a celestial voice informing Kans that his destroyer had already been born and was safe! With this, the girl child vanished amidst thunderclap and lightning. It is believed that the child, referred to as Deviji, was actually the embodiment of the Goddess Durga (the Goddess of War and Power) and was later to be worshipped under other names such as Tara, Mandakini, Ishani.Janmashtami is therefore actually celebrated twice, the occasions coinciding with Krishna's birth in captivity in Mathura, and the discovery of the newborn Krishna in Nand and Yashoda's house in Gokul.¤ The CelebrationsThis tale is fondly remembered on the day of Janmashtami as temples and homes light up for the joyous occasion. Especially cities like Mumbai, Agra, Mathura and Vrindavan come alive during the festival. Cribs and other displays with dolls in traditional costumes depict the life and times of Krishna. Raas Leelas (dance dramas) enact incidents from Krishna’s life amidst much pomp and show. People fast till midnight, the time of Krishna’s birth. Elaborate pujas, or prayer ceremonies are held in temples and homes to welcome the lord at midnight amongst joyous singing of hymns. Prasad (sweetmeat offered to the lord and later eaten by devotees) is distributed to everyone. The lord having arrived, it is time for everyone to settle down to a hearty vegetarian meal.
¤ The Holy Birth of Lord KrishnaJanmashtami is celebrated every year on the 8th day of the dark fortnight that is also known as the Krishna Paksh, in the Hindu month of bhadon (around July-August). The period usually coincides with the rainy season.The festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna – the black God. Krishna is the eighth and most important incarnation of Vishnu (Preserver in the Hindu Holy Trinity of Creator-Preserver-Destroyer of the Universe). However the avatar of Krishna that perhaps overrides the sum total of his other manifestations is that of the omniscient charioteer who delivers the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjun before the great war of Mahabharata – a Hindu epic. Therefore Krishna is also known as Parthasarathi, or Arjun's/Partha's charioteer. The discourse is also telling of his consummate wit, intelligence and acumen as a statesman. ¤ According To Hindu Mythology Hindu mythology presents a fascinating chain of events that were to unfold around the time of Krishna’s birth.Krishna's parents Deviki and Vasudev were thrown into prison by his maternal uncle Kans – the tyrant King of Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), as it had been prophesied by Naradmuni that Kans would be annihilated by the eighth child born of his cousin sister Deviki. Not wanting to leave anything to chance, Kans killed each of the seven children immediately after their birth in prison. Finally the eighth child was born – a beautiful dark baby boy. Legend has it that miraculously all the guards of the prison fell into deep sleep, the prison gates opened, and Deviki and Vasudev became unfettered. An akashvani, or heavenly voice ordained Vasudev to take his newborn son, destined to rid the world of evil, to his friend Nand and his wife Yashoda in Gokul, a city that lay across the River Yamuna. Fearing for the life of his son, Vasudev readied himself for a journey wrought with perils. Yamuna in spate parted its waters to make way for the father and son as soon as infant Krishna touched the swelling waters with his tiny foot, and the Shaeshnag (the many-headed serpent king) emerged from the deluge to shield the two from the tumultuous downpour. Across the Yamuna, Yashoda had recently given birth to a daughter who was sleeping soundly besides her parents. Vasudev quietly left his son besides the sleeping and unsuspecting Nand and Yashoda, and returned to his wife in Mathura with Nand and Yashoda's daughter.¤ The Legendary Tale ContinuesIn keeping with the nature of legends, as soon as Vasudev was back in the prison cell, the gates clamped shut and the guards woke up to resume their duty. The birth of the child was brought to the notice of Kans who immediately came to repeat the infernal ritual with the supposed eighth child of Deviki.The heartless king threw the girl child against the wall. But instead of being killed, she rose to the skies and soon the heavens resounded with a celestial voice informing Kans that his destroyer had already been born and was safe! With this, the girl child vanished amidst thunderclap and lightning. It is believed that the child, referred to as Deviji, was actually the embodiment of the Goddess Durga (the Goddess of War and Power) and was later to be worshipped under other names such as Tara, Mandakini, Ishani.Janmashtami is therefore actually celebrated twice, the occasions coinciding with Krishna's birth in captivity in Mathura, and the discovery of the newborn Krishna in Nand and Yashoda's house in Gokul.¤ The CelebrationsThis tale is fondly remembered on the day of Janmashtami as temples and homes light up for the joyous occasion. Especially cities like Mumbai, Agra, Mathura and Vrindavan come alive during the festival. Cribs and other displays with dolls in traditional costumes depict the life and times of Krishna. Raas Leelas (dance dramas) enact incidents from Krishna’s life amidst much pomp and show. People fast till midnight, the time of Krishna’s birth. Elaborate pujas, or prayer ceremonies are held in temples and homes to welcome the lord at midnight amongst joyous singing of hymns. Prasad (sweetmeat offered to the lord and later eaten by devotees) is distributed to everyone. The lord having arrived, it is time for everyone to settle down to a hearty vegetarian meal.
Basant Panchami Festival
Basant Panchami has a specific meaning, Basant means Spring, whereas Panchami means the fifth day of the spring.
It falls on Panchami - on the Waxing Moon.
The festival lies in the month of January-February.T
he young girls dressed in the diverse shades of yellow magnify the splendor of nature.
Kite flying, a popular sport in India, is associated with the Basant Panchami day.
It is a day for young crowd - no routine work, no studies, only merry making.¤ The CelebrationsThe festival is celebrated with full vivacity and festivity to mark the end of the winters.
It is one of the first festivals of the Year and is celebrated all over India.
The yellow color has great significance, people wear yellow clothes, offer yellow flowers in worship and put a yellow, turmeric tilak on their forehead. They visit temples and offer prayers to various gods.
At home, kesar halva, also yellow in color, is prepared.
The yellow flowers of mustard crop covers the entire field in such a way that it seems as if gold is spread over the land glittering with the rays of the sun.¤ Worship Goddess-Sarasvati
The day of Basant Panchami is dedicated to Goddess Sarasvati. Sarasvati is the goddess of learning who bequeaths the greatest wealth to humanity, the wealth of knowledge.
Hindu mythology depicts Sarasvati as a pristine lady bedecked with white attire, white flowers and white pearls, sitting on a white lotus, which blooms in a wide stretch of water. The Goddess also holds Veena, a string-instrument, like Sitar, for playing music.
The prayer of Sarasvati finally concludes as, "Oh Mother Sarasvati remove the darkness (ignorance) of my mind and bless me with the eternal knowledge."¤ PrasadamThe "Prasadam" for the Goddess at the time of Basant Panchami celebrations varies from community to community. Some offers "Ber"/- a fruit, that is found in abundance in Northern and Eastern India, or "Sangari"- a kind of bean that grows on the roots of the radish plant. ¤ The Rituals PerformedThe mythological history of Sarasvati associates her with the holy rituals performed on the banks of the river Sarasvati. She is worshipped as a goddess of speech, attributed to the formation of (words), invention of Sanskrit language and composition of hymns.
¤ Sarasvati --A Water DeityThe Vedas also describes Sarasvati as a water deity. The River Goddess --Sarasvat, according to popular belief originated from the Himalayas, Goddess in the form of river meander towards southeast of India, finally rendezvous with the River Ganges at Prayag and River Yamuna. Hence the place is called Triveni.
In due time this course of water petered away.
Basant Panchami has a specific meaning, Basant means Spring, whereas Panchami means the fifth day of the spring.
It falls on Panchami - on the Waxing Moon.
The festival lies in the month of January-February.T
he young girls dressed in the diverse shades of yellow magnify the splendor of nature.
Kite flying, a popular sport in India, is associated with the Basant Panchami day.
It is a day for young crowd - no routine work, no studies, only merry making.¤ The CelebrationsThe festival is celebrated with full vivacity and festivity to mark the end of the winters.
It is one of the first festivals of the Year and is celebrated all over India.
The yellow color has great significance, people wear yellow clothes, offer yellow flowers in worship and put a yellow, turmeric tilak on their forehead. They visit temples and offer prayers to various gods.
At home, kesar halva, also yellow in color, is prepared.
The yellow flowers of mustard crop covers the entire field in such a way that it seems as if gold is spread over the land glittering with the rays of the sun.¤ Worship Goddess-Sarasvati
The day of Basant Panchami is dedicated to Goddess Sarasvati. Sarasvati is the goddess of learning who bequeaths the greatest wealth to humanity, the wealth of knowledge.
Hindu mythology depicts Sarasvati as a pristine lady bedecked with white attire, white flowers and white pearls, sitting on a white lotus, which blooms in a wide stretch of water. The Goddess also holds Veena, a string-instrument, like Sitar, for playing music.
The prayer of Sarasvati finally concludes as, "Oh Mother Sarasvati remove the darkness (ignorance) of my mind and bless me with the eternal knowledge."¤ PrasadamThe "Prasadam" for the Goddess at the time of Basant Panchami celebrations varies from community to community. Some offers "Ber"/- a fruit, that is found in abundance in Northern and Eastern India, or "Sangari"- a kind of bean that grows on the roots of the radish plant. ¤ The Rituals PerformedThe mythological history of Sarasvati associates her with the holy rituals performed on the banks of the river Sarasvati. She is worshipped as a goddess of speech, attributed to the formation of (words), invention of Sanskrit language and composition of hymns.
¤ Sarasvati --A Water DeityThe Vedas also describes Sarasvati as a water deity. The River Goddess --Sarasvat, according to popular belief originated from the Himalayas, Goddess in the form of river meander towards southeast of India, finally rendezvous with the River Ganges at Prayag and River Yamuna. Hence the place is called Triveni.
In due time this course of water petered away.
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