Astrology Prediction

Sani Dev Sade Sati The term ‘Sani Dev Sade Sati’ literally means ‘Lord Sani’s Seven and a Half’ and denotes the 7 ½ year period of Sani, the planet Saturn. While Saturn itself remains to be the feared planet, this period in particular is considered astrologically, as a time of trials and tribulations. This ‘difficult’ period begins when Saturn enters the zodiac sign that falls immediately before an individual’s sign of birth, and continues during the time when Saturn will transit that sign and also the next 2 signs. As Saturn remains in a sign for about 2 ½ years, it takes a total of 7 ½ years to cross over the 3 zodiac signs. For instance, if a person’s zodiac sign is Taurus as per the time of his or her birth, then Sade Sati period will begin for that individual, every time Saturn enters the previous sign of Aries, and will continue for the time when Saturn transits through the next 2 signs of Taurus and Gemini. Thus, a Sade Sati period consists of 3 phases of 2 ½ years each. ...

Melukote Yoga Narasimha Temple – An Introduction The temple of Yoga Narasimha situated in the town of Melukote, is one of the important temples dedicated to Lord Narasimha in this region. It is a hill-temple, located majestically on top of a hillock and is located in the Pandavpura Taluk of the Mandya district in the state of Karnataka. Perched at a height of 1777 meters above sea level, this temple is well known for its scenic location, religious significance and architectural appeal. Narasimha, the presiding deity of the temple is in a yogic posture, seated with a yogapatta around his legs. Constructed at an elevated place, the temple is visible from far and is visited for worship by people in large numbers right through the year. Narasimha, the unique Lord Narasimha is an amazing incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the supreme God of protection and sustenance. ‘Nara’ is a human being and ‘Simha’ is a lion, and ‘Nara-Simha’ is thus a Man-Lion. Lord Vishnu had to take this unbel...

Akshaya Tritiya Akshaya Tritiya is a sacred occasion regarded as highly propitious for performing auspicious activities. Akshaya means immortality or imperishability. It is believed that this day will lead to unending growth, expansion and success and hence, is considered most suitable for starting new endeavors, undertaking important activities and for acquiring precious things and assets. Tritiya is the third day of the month. Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third day of Shukla Paksha, the bright fortnight in the Hindu month of Vaishak or the Tamil month of Chiththirai, which corresponds to April–May. People can perform austerities, celebrate marriages and offer worship on Akshaya Tritiya day. Also, doing charities on this day is considered very special, which can get people divine blessings and bestow them with prosperity, fortune and success in life. Akshaya Tritiya and Marriages Akshaya Tritiya holds a special significance for marriages, which remain perhaps as the most ausp...