Archive for February, 2010

Kumbh Mela – Largest Holy Gathering in the World

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Kumbh Mela which is said to be one of the largest gatherings in the world is going to be held this time in Haridwar (Kumbh Mela 2010). It is not only the largest but one of the oldest gatherings which are attended by sadhus, saints, tourist and people of all religion from all over the world. According to the religious belief by the Hindus, it is said that the waters of the Gangers change into nectar on this auspicious time. So, people in a large number gather to take a dip in the holy water of Ganga, to wash away the sins and evil from their life.

The Maha Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years in Allahabad – at the confluence of the three holy rivers. This year the Kumbh mela festival also known as the Magh Kumbh Mela will be held in the sacred city of Haridwar, which is just a few hours drive from Delhi. This year it is expected that more than 10 millions people is going to be the part of this holy gathering which is going to take place at Haridwar also known as Gateway to God.

Religious Belief
Some brief description behind the religious belief of this holy gathering or the Kumbh Mela. It is said that the Gods were really distress as they were cursed for the creation of the earth. They were getting feeble day by day. So they went to Lord Brahma, the creator of this world according to the Hindu Mythology and he advised them to churn the ocean to obtain the amrit. Churning of ocean was not an easy task, so they ask help from the demons and promised to give half the amrit. At last the amrit was obtained after putting efforts for a long time. Later gods fled away taking the nectar. Demons chased the gods and they had to hide the nectar in four places. During the time of the war the drops of nectar fell on the earth on these 4 places (Allahabad, Haridwar, Nashik and Ujjain) where today the holy gathering of Kumbh Mela India takes place.

Important Bathing Dates of the Haridwar Magh Kumbh Mela

14 January 2010 – Makar Sankranti Snan

15 January 2010 – Mauni Amavasya and Surya Grahan

20 January 2010 – Basant Panchmi Snan

30 January 2010 – Magh Purnima Snan

12 February 2010 – Maha Shivratri – Pratham Shahi Snan Bath

15 March 2010 – Somvati Amavasya – Dvitya Shahi Snan Bath

24 March 2010 – Ram Navmi

30 March 2010 – Chaitra Purnima Snan

14 April 2010 – Baisakhi – Pramukh Shahi Sanan

28 April 2010 – Shakh Purnima

Hari Ka Pauri of Haridwar will be the main bathing ghat where you can see the large number of people, sadhus, saints and maha rishis taking dip in the divine water of the River Ganga. Many astrologers also believe that during the time of the festival water at Hari Ka Pauri turns into nectar and taking dip at the spot will wash away the sin and evils from an individual’s life.

So don’t miss this golden opportunity to give a new beginning to your life with new soul, mind and body by being the part of this holy festival, Kumbh Mela Haridwar.

Rakesh John is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on guide Kumbh Mela Tour Packages. Now he is rendering his services to http://kumbhmela.co.in/index1.html




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Astrology and You – Its Predictions Have its Own Role on Individual’s Life

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Astrology is defined as a study of stars and planets, their position and movements which affects the life and relation of the individual. People have a strong belief in this science as it predicts the past, future and present of the individual giving great evidence to proof. But this subject is one of the most misunderstood and difficult to understand. All of sudden the astrologers do not predict your happenings, but they compare your birth date and stars and planet positions. If you try to link any secular and spiritual subject, without the perfect knowledge of its aspects, you are likely to arrive at misleading conclusions.

Astrology is not about just prediction but it also gives people change to change the coming event. Well if it for betterment it will surly make people happy but if it not in favor of the people then can at least prevent the undesired happening. Astrology bases its predictions with perfect calculation of the birth date, movement of the planets, moon and sign of an individual. And the prediction done is also absolute. This ancient science (astrology) till date has a good hold over the belief of mankind and its craze is seen in every religion. Chinese astrology, Indian astrology, American astrology, etc does not concern itself with how they affect the life of the world or the individual. It is not its function to find out how the celestial bodies are beneficial to us or how they may be made favorable to us. Such functions belong to astrology.

According to astrology stars are responsible for the individual prosperity, happiness and misery. Every person has his/her personal horoscope which is calculated on the position of the stars, moon and the sun at the time of birth. As per the individual horoscope, astrology makes the predictions for the future and also gives you fair idea about the past life. It is the prediction of the astrologers with the assistance of the movement of the solar bodies, stars and moon which makes people to belief in astrology.

But as times people do not believe on this ancient as it does not guarantee you the perfect result. It is possible to tell the time of the sunrise or sunset for the coming hundred or thousands of years. It is possible to predict when the solar eclipse or the lunar eclipse is going to form in the sky. This prediction is made accurate by using modern tools and equipments by the scientists. But it is not possible in astrology as such prediction is so far been impossible.

“You are the creator of your destiny, not the victim!” With your right actions, you have to challenge the destiny; never give it the walkover. Challenging the destiny is no ordinary job. It will give you a very tough fight. It would create frustrating situations. Yet, the satisfaction of fight may lead you and make you understand new dimensions of life and living. Astrology is also the part of your life which plays a major role in the life of an individual. It just helps and guide people to work on the unwanted results to turn it in favor of you or at least avoid it to take place in your life.

Be great in fight, be glorious in defeat! For, astrology is a virtue to give you the light to live your life with wisdom. Seek help from it; do not depend on it blindly. Well if you also want to know something about your future Vedic astrology will help you with it.

Rakesh Seo is an eminent analyst and writer in astrology and horoscope related topics. He has authored many books on guide Career astrology and Medical astrology and Vastu astrology and Horoscope Matching and Birth Time Rectification and Vedic Remedies and Gemstones Astrology. Now he is rendering his services to http://www.omastsrology.com/




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