Guest guest Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 >Hello, >Mahesh from Saranam here. > >Sankata Chathurti is on 14th of October. As this falls on a >Tuesday, this particular day is doubly auspicious. > >The fourth lunar day of every fortnight is dedicated to Lord >Ganesh, and fast is to be observed on this day and the deity >meditated upon and worshipped. This day is regarded specially >auspicious for Lord Ganesh. > >On this day Vrata is observed in the honour of Lord Ganesh, >and it ensures wisdom, trouble free life and prosperity. > >Men and women both observe the fasts. After early morning >bath, a pitcher and Ganesh idol are installed and worshipped >with sweets, and balls made of jaggery and sesame seeds (til). >Moon-god and Rohini are also worshipped ritually and offered >naivedya. At night with the rising of the moon, the fast in >broken. The moon is worshipped and offered water (arghya). > >Maha Ganapathy Homam on This Sankata Chathurti >********************************************** >We are arranging a special Maha Ganapathy Homam on the 14th >of October. > >Maha Ganapathy Homa is performed with Ashta Dravya (a mixture >of eight materials): >1.Coconut >2.Banana >3.Honey >4.Sugarcane >5.Ghee >6.Modhaka >7.Jaggery >8.Puffed rice. > >In Sankatahara Chathurthi Homam, apart from ghee, we can use >all varieties of flowers, fruits, sweets, etc., which may >count upto 108 dravyas (materials) except tulsi leaf. > > * Performing Ganapathy Homa once every year will give > prosperity, health and wealth. > * Ganapathy Homa should be performed on all auspicious > occasions. > * If any one is running Ketu dasa or bhukti he can perform > Ganapathy Homa and get-relief. > * Performing Ganapathy Homa once every year will give > prosperity, health and wealth. > * Ganapathy Homa should be done on Shukla Chathurthi day > of Bhadrapad i.e. the birth day of Lord Ganesha. > >NOTE: This homam is being performed at the Pillayar Temple, >Ganapathy Agragaram in Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu. > >Because this is performed inside the temple itself, you will >NOT RECEIVE the video of the homam. You will receive the >prasad, however. > > >TO ORDER THIS HOMAM >******************* >If you wish to participate in this homam, please confirm your >booking by following this URL: > >http://www.saranam.com/Pujas/Pujasproduct.asp?TempleID=66 > >The cost of performing is $39, inclusive of shipping. > > >Best Regards, > >-Mahesh Mohanan _______________ Instant message with integrated webcam using MSN Messenger 6.0. Try it now FREE! http://msnmessenger-download.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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