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| Yoga
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Yoga
is becoming increasingly popular as more are realising
that Yoga not only helps physically, but also emotionally
and mentally. Many western celebraties such as Madonna,
Ricky Martin, Meg Ryan have said yoga has changed their
lives. In Hinduism it is believed Yoga is a means through
which one can experience God if done in the right ways.
There are many different Yoga positions, all of which
have many therapeutic values, from stress and insomnia
relief to strengthening the abdomen, hips and spine,
while stimulating the kidneys, thyroid and intestines.
Read on to learn about the differnt Yogas and their
benfits.
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| Solar
Eclipse
- 03/10/2005 |
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The eclipse Vrata should be observed if any part
of the eclipse is visible from the country that you
are residing in. On October 3, 2005 an eclipse of the
Sun will be visible from within a narrow corridor which
traverses the Iberian Peninsula and stretches across
the African continent. A partial eclipse will be seen
within the much broader path of the Moon's penumbral
shadow, which includes Europe, western Asia, the Middle
East, India and most of Africa. The Lunar Eclipse on
17th October will be Visible in North/South America,
East Europe, Asia and Australia.
The Solar Eclipse (Grahan) starts on Monday, 3rd
October at 08:48 (UK time), as this is a Solar eclipse
we should stop eating twelve hours before:
Stop eating Sunday, 2nd October at 20:48
Eclipse Starts, Monday, 3rd October at 08:48
Eclipse Ends, Monday, 3rd October at 11:19
The Eclipse Vrata envolves doing various duties before,
during and after the eclipse. All of which are imprtant
to observe. Read on to learn about the Religion and
sciencantific Explanation of the Eclipse, and what
we need to Do to observe the Eclipse Vrata.
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| Navratri
Starts
- 04/10/2005 |
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Why do we dance with joy for nine nights? Well,
it is the nine days when we are suppose to thank the
female principle of nature and the goddesses connected
to them. The nine nights are dedicated to the three
main goddesses - Parvati, Lakshmi and Sarasvati. Naratri
is now becoming more of a commercial thing and less
attention is given to the spiritual aspect of the festival.
It is important to know what each day is celebrated
for and the importance of the rituals that should be
carried out during the 9 days like arti and pujans.
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| Shri
Hari Jayanti - Acharya Shri Koshlendra Prasadji Maharaj
birthday - 12/10/2005 |
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Swaminarayan satsang news wishes Acharya shri Koshlendra
Prasadji Maharaj a very happy birthday. |
| Pashakusaa
Ekadashi Fast - 14/10/2005 |
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| Sharad
Poonam - 16/10/2005 |
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Sharad - The season marking the end of monsoon
and the beginning of winter.
Poonam - Full moon day.
On this day, when the moon is at its brightest in the
year, Lord Swaminarayan regularly played Raas (traditional
folk dance) with other Satsangi's. The kirtan 'Juo Juo
Sahelio Aaj Rasio Raas Rame…' depicts one such
amazing occasion in Panchala, when Bhagwan Swaminarayan
assumed multiple forms and played raas with all the
Satsangi's under the light of the moon. |
| Shree
Kutch Swaminarayan Temple - Nairobi Patotsav -
16/10/2005 |
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| Rama
Ekadashi Fast - 28/10/2005 |
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| Dhan
Teras - 30/10/2005 |
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The every first day of Diwali celebrations is Dhanteras.
The festival of Dhanteras is also referred to as Dhantryaodashi.
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations.
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| Kali
Chaudas - Hanumanji Pujan - 16/10/2005 |
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On this day we offer poojan to Hanumanji as our
Kuldev to protect us from Evil. The poojan is performed
with oil, flowers, chandan and sindhur. Coconuts are
also offered to Hanumanji and prashad of Sesame seed
ladus and rice with ghee and sugar. |
| Diwali
- Laxmi Pujan - 01/11/2005 |
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Many
people know what Diwali is but living busy lives people
forget this joyous time and don’t conduct many
of the important rituals or take part in the festival
celebrations as traditionally done. We forget that Diwali
is not just a one-day celebration; it lasts for five
days and should be full of joy and festivity. During
Christmas people decorate their house, put up the Christmas
tree, have family meals together and give each other
gifts. They create an atmosphere which makes them feel
joyful. Diwali should be the same, even if we don’t
live in Indian we should continue our cultural no mater
where we are. Over the five days of Diwali your house
should feel different, it should feel like Diwali for
five days and not just the one. Homes should be decorated,
kids should be doing rangoli patterns outside the house,
sweets should be distributed to everyone, fireworks
should be displayed, divas should be lit, all disputes
should be settled, gifts should be given. Make this
Diwali full of joy. Read on to find out how each day
is celebrated.
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| Govardhan
Pujan-Ankoot - New Year - 02/11/2005 |
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Govardhan Puja is an occasion to worship Lord Krishna
and Govardhan Parbat or Mount Govardhan, near Mat. Goverdhan
Puja is festival celebrated in commemoration of the
lifting of Mount Govardhan by Krishna. |
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