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As per Uttaradi Mutta Panchanga: Poornima or Hunnime day if possible we should do Sahasra Shanka Abhisheka for Lord.
English Translation :During Margashira Masa Hunnime, we should be doing Abhisheka with milk to Lord using Shankha. Based on your convenience, 8, 16, 24, 108 or 1008 times Abhishekha sould be done.
Another amazing composition from Sri Guru Jagannatha Dasaru. I was unable to scan the document and convert to English. So, sharing the PDF which I was able to create. Click the google drive link below to get the PDF of the song in Kannada.
On 28th Monday in USA and 29th Tuesday in India is Skanda Subramanya Shashti.
Sri Vadirajaru has an amazing stotra on Lord Subramanya.
सुब्रह्मण्यस्य महिमा वर्णितुं केन शक्यते |
ಸುಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯಸ್ಯ ಮಹಿಮಾ ವರ್ಣಿತುಂ ಕೇನ ಶಕ್ಯತೇ |
Subrahmanyasya mahima varnitum kena shakyate |
Meaning : No one has the capacity to describe the merits of Lord Subramanya
Worship of Lord Subrahmanya a Vedic God is prevailing in Hindu religion since time immemorial. Widely known as son of Lord Shiva, Lord Subrahmanya was commander-in-chief of army of Gods (Devasenapathi) who killed the demon Tharakaasura. He is called Subrahmanya (Su+BraHmanya) the one who is highly chaste, one who has understood the Brahman (absolute reality) and blossomed by Brahma JnaAna the supreme knowledge. He is considered as Brahmachari (Bachelor). He is also known as Kumara because He always looks like a teenager (youth). Lord Subrahmanya is considered as a personification of charm, youth, masculinity, valour, vitality and wisdom. He is an incarnation of Manmatha; Lord Subrahmanya is popularly known as #KaArthikeya; the one whose birth star is Krittika which is a cluster of six stars whose feminine energies (divine mothers) have brought Him up. Since He was suckled by six divine mothers He is also known as #ShanMaAthura.
In Sri #VishnuSahasranama Stotram (sloka # 36), Lord Vishnu is extolled as “#SkAnda–#SkaNdadhAraH” the one who is…commander of the forces of wisdom, great thoughts, light and delight and unstoppable destructive force for all taMasik people like asurasas and other evil-doers. He is internal commander in our conflict with the good and the bad; guiding us towards the spiritual strength, wisdom and discriminative power; An exclusive Purana #SKANDAPURANA is named after Lord Subrahmanya scripted by Sri #VedavyasaRu forms part of Ashtaadasa Maha-Puraanas. While Peacock is Vaahana (mount) of Lord Subrahmanya, we find Rooster (Kukkuta) on his flag and portrayed as holding a Spear as his weapon. Kukkuta believed to be representing Ego (Tarakasura) which was subdued by Lord Subramanya;
Lord Subrahmanya popularly known as #Shanmukha or #ShadaAnana is symbolized as having six faces. It is believed that six faces represent the five senses and the mind. He is worshiped for marital prosperity, obtaining progeny; remedy for health problems especially skin diseases like leprosy, leukoderma, relief from enemies (internal & external), relief from debts apart from overall prosperity & general well-being. He is also worshiped for relief from malefic effects of Rahu/Kethu, Sarpa/Naga Dosha; Kuja (Angaraka) Dosha.
We find temples of Lord SubrahManya across the country & even abroad; Some of the famous shrines exclusively dedicated to SubrahManya R.. Thiruttani, Palani, Tiruchendur, Tirupparakundram, Swami Malai & Pazamudhircholai (in T.N.) Kukke Subramanya & Ghati Subramanya in Karnataka.
The book I have “sri-prasanna-venkata-dasara-samagra-keerthanegalu-part-1.pdf” has one song on Lord Subramanya. On the occasion of Subramanya Shashti, decided to post and record this song. No raga or tala so I added my own.
The Shukla Ekadashi of Margasheersha Masa was when we got the greatest gift from Lord Sri Krishna – The Bhagavad Gita. Lord Krishna imparted the BhagawadGita to his greatest devotee Arjuna. This day is celebrated as Gita Jayanthi. It is also an important Ekadashi in many many parts of India, and of course to Madhwas.
On this day Lord Krishna spoke to Arjuna about the ultimate goal of human life in 700 verses in 18 Chapters.
The Bhagavad Gita is considered to be the greatest spiritual books the world has ever known. In a very clear and wonderful way Lord Krishna describes the science of self-realization and the exact process by which a human being can establish their eternal relationship with God.
I still remember singing the the first sloka in the Bhagavad Gita in my school:
Another amazing composition from Sri Guru Jagannatha Vittala Dasaru.
One of his most popular songs on Rayaru is “Nambi Kettavarillavo Ee Gurugala Nambadae Keduvarunto.”
Guru Jagannatha Dasa has written the largest number of compositions on Rayaru and almost all of them are popular even to this day. I found a book online and downloaded the same called “Sri GuruJagannatha Dasara Kruti Ratna Mala”.
It has his life story and several songs he was written on Rayaru and other compositions. The book is in Kannada. Leave a comment with a correct email ID and I will share the same with you.
The month in which Moon is at or nearer to Mrigasira nakshathra on the full moon day that month is denoted as Margasira Masa which is also known as MaArgaSeersha Maasa.
During the month Sun transiting in Scorpio sign (Vrischika raasi) will be entering into DhaNus raasi when it is known as Dhanurmasa the Solar month.
MargaseErsha also called AgraHayana is the 9th month in a Hindu lunar calendar starting from Chaitra masam. The word AgraHayana means the month of equinox. In olden times the year used to begin with Margasira Maasa.
Margasira maasa marks the beginning of a new season called Hemantha Ruthu that generally occurs during the calendar months of November and December.
Margasira masa is highly meritorious month for worshiping Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi Devi and Sun God (Surya Naarayana) apart from Lord Hanuman and Lord Subramanya. Several religious events occur during the month of Margasira.
Dedicated to Lord Subramanya, sixth day of Margasira masam (sukla Shashti) is known as Skhanda Shashti or Subramanya Shashti or Champa Shashti.
Margasira sukla Ekadasi is known as Mokshada Ekadasi the most auspicious day to worship Lord Vishnu. This day is also revered as Geeta Jayanthi, the day Lord Sri Krishna counselled Arjuna withis famous preaching known as Bhagawadgita. It is befitting to read at least one chapter of Bhagawadgita on this sacred day duly understanding its meaning; If this day of Sukla Ekaadasi is also associated/coincide with Dhanurmasa then it known as Vaikunta Ekadasi or Mukkoti Ekadasi. Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, sukla Trayodasi in Margasira masa is observed as Hanumad Vrata. On this day Lord Hanuman is exclusively worshiped by one and all for good health, peace and prosperity. Lord Vedavyasa had narrated the significance of this Vratha to Dharmaraja and it was performed by Draupadi Devi. Significant feature in this vratha is worshipping Lord Hanuman with a yellow coloured thread having 13 knots known as Thora and is worn after pooja.
Full Moon day in Margasira masam is celebrated as Dattaatreya Jayanthi, the day Lord Dattaatreya an incarnation of Lord Vishnu was born. मासानाां मार्शग ीर्षोहम ्- MaAsaAnaAm MaArgaseErsho~ham… In Bhagawadgita, Vibhuthi Yoga (sloka # 35), Lord Sri Krishna says that, amongst the months He is Margaseersha Masam. Literally Seersha means Head and Margasira is a Superior month which has special Vibhuti of Lord Sri Krishna; These words of Lord Sri Krishna testify the significance given to Margasira masam in the Hindu spiritual calendar. RaAmo ViraAmo Virajo #MaArgo Neyo Nayo-anayaH VeErah ShaktimataAm ShressHtah Dharmo DharMaviduttamah;
MaArgaH is one of the several thousand names of Lord Vishnu that we come across in Sri Vishnu Sahasranaama Stothram (sloka MaArga means path. RaAMA (Lord Vishnu) is the ONE who creates the path to the devotees to reach the zones of liberation and immortality.
Lord Vishnu who is the MaArgah paves the way for all spiritual aspirations and realizations. If one follows this path or direction created by God-Hari Sarvottama, it leads to liberation and ultimate realization. Lord Vishnu in the name KESAVA is the presiding Deity (Masa Niyamaka) who governs Margasira maAsa. AakaAsaat Patitam Thoyam Yathaa Gachchati Saagaram Sarva Deva Namaskaaram Kesavam Pratigatchchati;
Details about all other Masa and significance can be found out in this document shared by bhargavasarma.
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