GRAHA DOSHAM
GRAHA DOSHAM
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PARIHARAM
PARIHARAM
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KASHI & TAMIL NADU
KASHI & TAMIL NADU
LALITHA. V.
LALITHA. V.
AUTHOR AUTHOR
SMT. LALITHA V. SMT. LALITHA V.
G-1, Block-1, Varuna Enclave, G-1, Block-1, Varuna Enclave, S-2/636, Club Road, S-2/636, Club Road, Secrole, Secrole, Varanasi-221 002. Varanasi-221 002. Cell : (0)9839061178 Cell : (0)9839061178
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This
This Holy woHoly work rk is is dedicated to dedicated to the the undernoted devotees undernoted devotees of theof the Lord.
Lord.
Late P.K. Sivasubramanian previously from Late P.K. Sivasubramanian previously from Sri Ram Nagar, Andheri, Mumbai (upto 1978) Sri Ram Nagar, Andheri, Mumbai (upto 1978) and then in Kashi (till his death in 1996). and then in Kashi (till his death in 1996). Late Sivasubramanian was father in law of Late Sivasubramanian was father in law of Smt. Lalitha V. (author) and father of Shri Smt. Lalitha V. (author) and father of Shri P.S.Venkataramanan.
P.S.Venkataramanan.
Late Jagadhambal w/o P.K. Late Jagadhambal w/o P.K. Sivasubramanian previously from Sri Ram Sivasubramanian previously from Sri Ram Nagar, Andheri, Mumbai (upto 1978) and Nagar, Andheri, Mumbai (upto 1978) and then in
then in Kashi (till her Kashi (till her death death in 1998). in 1998). LateLate Jagadhambal was mother in law of Smt. Jagadhambal was mother in law of Smt. Lalitha V.
Lalitha V.
Late A.S. Narayan of Goregaon. Late Late A.S. Narayan of Goregaon. Late Narayan was a staunch devotee and was Narayan was a staunch devotee and was one of the founder members of Vivek one of the founder members of Vivek Vidyalaya
Vidyalaya School, School, GoregaoGoregaon. n. He He died died inin 2010. Late Narayan was father of Smt. 2010. Late Narayan was father of Smt. Lalitha V.
Lalitha V.
Late Kaveri Narayan who was a staunch Late Kaveri Narayan who was a staunch devotee and wife of Late A.S. Narayan. devotee and wife of Late A.S. Narayan. She was the mother of the author Lalitha V. She was the mother of the author Lalitha V. and always encouraged the author to do the and always encouraged the author to do the good wori.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR ABOUT THE AUTHOR The author,
The author, Lalitha. V. Lalitha. V. is the dis the daughter of Late aughter of Late Kaveri Narayan Kaveri Narayan and Lateand Late A.S.
A.S. Narayan Narayan of of Unnat Unnat Nagar-II, Nagar-II, Goregaon Goregaon (W), (W), Mumbai. Mumbai. Late Late A.S.A.S. Narayan was one of the founder members of Vivek Vidyalaya, Goregaon Narayan was one of the founder members of Vivek Vidyalaya, Goregaon (W).
(W). Lalitha.V. Lalitha.V. is this the daughter-in-law e daughter-in-law of of Late JagaLate Jagadhambal, a dhambal, a staunchstaunch devotee and P.K. Sivasubramanian of Sri Ram Nagar, Andheri, Mumbai, devotee and P.K. Sivasubramanian of Sri Ram Nagar, Andheri, Mumbai, who shifted to Kashi in 1978.
who shifted to Kashi in 1978.
She is the wife of Shri P.S. Venkataramanan, of SBI, based in Varanasi. She is the wife of Shri P.S. Venkataramanan, of SBI, based in Varanasi. Lalitha V. is a staunch devotee and she, alongwith her husband and Lalitha V. is a staunch devotee and she, alongwith her husband and several family friends, visited over 350 temples in Kashi and brought out several family friends, visited over 350 temples in Kashi and brought out four
four books books on on that that subject. subject. She She has has written written the the following following books:books: 1. Temples of Kashi.
1. Temples of Kashi. 2.
2. Kashi Kashi Ke Devalay (Ke Devalay (in Hindi)in Hindi) 3. Saundarya Lahari (Bhashyam) 3. Saundarya Lahari (Bhashyam)
4. Lalitha Sahasranamam (Bhashyam) 4. Lalitha Sahasranamam (Bhashyam) 5. Vishnu Sahasranamam (Bhashyam) 5. Vishnu Sahasranamam (Bhashyam) 6. Shiv Lings of Kashi
6. Shiv Lings of Kashi
7. Kashiyil Kovilgal (Tamil) 7. Kashiyil Kovilgal (Tamil) 8. Kashi Shiv Lings (Marathi) 8. Kashi Shiv Lings (Marathi)
The author also proposes to write extensively on spirituality and bring The author also proposes to write extensively on spirituality and bring out books
out books in paperback form in paperback form as well as well as ebook foas ebook form. rm. She is She is thankful tothankful to all the well-wishers who helped her in the holy task.
all the well-wishers who helped her in the holy task.
LALITHA V. LALITHA V. Varanasi. Varanasi. 9839061178. 9839061178.
In recognition of the good work done, the author‟s husband Shri In recognition of the good work done, the author‟s husband Shri P.S. Venkataramanan was honoured by the Akhil Bharatiya P.S. Venkataramanan was honoured by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidwat Parishad (All India Scholars Council) in presence of Vidwat Parishad (All India Scholars Council) in presence of Vice C
Vice Chancellors hancellors of dof different ifferent UniverUniversties. sties. Shri Shri Khairnar, Khairnar, ExEx Municipal Commissioner Mumbai is standing behind.
Smt. Lalitha V. (author) and her husband Shri P.S. Smt. Lalitha V. (author) and her husband Shri P.S. Venkataramanan (SBI) met Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Venkataramanan (SBI) met Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi and presented two books Shiv Lings Of Shri Narendra Modi and presented two books Shiv Lings Of Kashi And Graha Dosham And Pariharam. Also gave Kashi And Graha Dosham And Pariharam. Also gave suggestions to P.M. for development of religious tourism in suggestions to P.M. for development of religious tourism in Varanasi (Kashi).
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION BY
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION BY
LATE JAGADHAMBAL
LATE JAGADHAMBAL
The Author deems it necessary to highlight the special contribution The Author deems it necessary to highlight the special contribution made
made by Late by Late Jagadhambal (to Jagadhambal (to whom this whom this book habook has been s been dedicated)dedicated) with resp
with respect to Kashi ect to Kashi Khand. Khand. Late Smt. Late Smt. Jagadhambal wJagadhambal was daughter ofas daughter of Late Nungambakkam Nagaraja Iyer (Senior Advocate Madras High Late Nungambakkam Nagaraja Iyer (Senior Advocate Madras High Court).
Court).
Late Jagadhambal was an ardent devotee who lived in Kashi from 1978 Late Jagadhambal was an ardent devotee who lived in Kashi from 1978 to 1998 and helped various devotees from all over the world in smooth to 1998 and helped various devotees from all over the world in smooth conduct of their Kashi Yatra and worship of various temples in Kashi. conduct of their Kashi Yatra and worship of various temples in Kashi. She was involved in translating Kashi Khand from Sanskrit to Tamil and She was involved in translating Kashi Khand from Sanskrit to Tamil and wanted devotees from all over the world to know spiritual importance of wanted devotees from all over the world to know spiritual importance of various temples, Ganga river and various Teerths in Kashi. But due to various temples, Ganga river and various Teerths in Kashi. But due to various impediments, she could not do it in her life time.
various impediments, she could not do it in her life time. Late
Late Jagadhambal‟s Jagadhambal‟s son son Shri Shri P.S. P.S. Venkataramanan Venkataramanan (SBI) (SBI) andand daughter-in-law, Lalitha.V. (author of this book) are fulfilling her holy daughter-in-law, Lalitha.V. (author of this book) are fulfilling her holy desire and wishes by writing and distributing books about Kashi (based desire and wishes by writing and distributing books about Kashi (based on
on Kashi KhandKashi Khand) in ) in several several languages vizlanguages viz. Eng. English, Hindi lish, Hindi and Tamiand Tamil.l. Now
Now the book has the book has been written been written in Marathi in Marathi also also and efforts aand efforts are on tore on to write books in Telugu and Malayalam. They have planned to distribute at write books in Telugu and Malayalam. They have planned to distribute at least 25,000 copies of books on Kashi to devotees and so far they have least 25,000 copies of books on Kashi to devotees and so far they have distributed more than 16,000 copies. They have a website about Kashi distributed more than 16,000 copies. They have a website about Kashi namely varanasitemples.in which has been accessed by over 25 Lakh namely varanasitemples.in which has been accessed by over 25 Lakh devotees from
devotees from all over all over the world. the world. This site is This site is very useful.very useful.
P.S. Venkataramanan (Son) P.S. Venkataramanan (Son) G-1, Block-1, G-1, Block-1, Varuna Enclave, Varuna Enclave,
S-2/636, Club Road, Secrole, S-2/636, Club Road, Secrole, Varanasi-221 002 Varanasi-221 002 Cell : 09839061178 Cell : 09839061178 [email protected] [email protected] Lalitha V. (Daughter-in-Law) Lalitha V. (Daughter-in-Law) Author Author
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
All human beings face so
All human beings face some kind of problem or other at variousme kind of problem or other at various points of time and they must have come across advices given points of time and they must have come across advices given by various spiritual persons/astrologers.
by various spiritual persons/astrologers.
Learned persons attribute the various difficulties to the different Learned persons attribute the various difficulties to the different types of Graha Dosham (Dosh) viz. planetary afflictions and types of Graha Dosham (Dosh) viz. planetary afflictions and suggest various remedies.
suggest various remedies.
We have done extensive studies about various Graha We have done extensive studies about various Graha Doshams (Planetary Afflictions) and their remedial measures Doshams (Planetary Afflictions) and their remedial measures (pariharam) in various places of worship in Kashi and Tamil (pariharam) in various places of worship in Kashi and Tamil Nadu.
Nadu.
The details of Doshams (afflictions) have been culled out from The details of Doshams (afflictions) have been culled out from authentic ancient texts and the remedial places of
authentic ancient texts and the remedial places of worship haveworship have been located by personal visits by the author and her husband. been located by personal visits by the author and her husband. Astrological
Astrological charts charts have have been been given given to to explain explain the the position position ofof planets which constitute various Doshams.
planets which constitute various Doshams.
It is believed by properly applying the remedial rituals in It is believed by properly applying the remedial rituals in consultation with the learned pundits in the respective places of consultation with the learned pundits in the respective places of worship, the affected persons get a strong inner energy and worship, the affected persons get a strong inner energy and resolve to overcome the evils of the afflictions.
resolve to overcome the evils of the afflictions.
The aim of the author is to simplify matters in such a way that The aim of the author is to simplify matters in such a way that any ordinary person is able to understand the details of the any ordinary person is able to understand the details of the various Doshams in a simple language and go for the remedial various Doshams in a simple language and go for the remedial measures.
The author and her husband had personally visited and The author and her husband had personally visited and worshipped over 350 temples based in Kashi to learn of the worshipped over 350 temples based in Kashi to learn of the importance of these temples based on Kashi Khand (Skanda importance of these temples based on Kashi Khand (Skanda Puraan) and Ling Puraan.
Puraan) and Ling Puraan.
The author has got a web-site also namely
The author has got a web-site also namely www.Varanasi- www.Varanasi-Temples.com
Temples.com in win which the hich the details details of of various temples various temples of of KashiKashi and photos are given and the readers can take help of the site. and photos are given and the readers can take help of the site.
As
As regards various regards various temples temples from from Tamil Tamil Nadu mNadu mentioned in entioned in thethe book, the readers can refer to the respective sites or other book, the readers can refer to the respective sites or other details available on the Net.
details available on the Net.
It is noteworthy to mention that the author and her husband It is noteworthy to mention that the author and her husband alongwith some family friends personally visited various alongwith some family friends personally visited various powerful temples in Tiruchirapally, Tanjavur, Kumbakonam etc. powerful temples in Tiruchirapally, Tanjavur, Kumbakonam etc. and had serious interactions with various persons associated and had serious interactions with various persons associated with the temples thereat.
with the temples thereat.
While the details given hereunder are authentic, the author is While the details given hereunder are authentic, the author is not responsible if any remedial measure does not
not responsible if any remedial measure does not work upto thework upto the readers‟ satisfaction. The readers are advised to do
readers‟ satisfaction. The readers are advised to do their own their own consultation before proceeding.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF GRAHA DOSHAMS GRAHA DOSHAMS (PLANETARY AFFLICTIONS) (PLANETARY AFFLICTIONS)
Given under are the various kinds of Graha Doshams which Given under are the various kinds of Graha Doshams which ordinary
ordinary persons persons come come across across in in their their lives. lives. Many Many spiritualspiritual persons or astrologers talk about such kind of Doshams.
persons or astrologers talk about such kind of Doshams.
Sl.No.
Sl.No. Kinds Kinds of of Doshams Doshams Page Page No.No. 01
01 Manglik Manglik Dosh Dosh or or Chevvai Chevvai Dosham. Dosham. 1212
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02 Kaala Kaala Sarpa Sarpa Dosham. Dosham. 1919
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03 Naadi Naadi Dosham. Dosham. 2626
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04 Shani Shani Dosham Dosham 2828
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05 Weakness Weakness of of various various Grahas Grahas (planets (planets in in thethe horoscope) horoscope) 37-40 37-40 49-53 49-53 60-63 60-63 06
06 Doshams Doshams due due to to Chandra. Chandra. 4141
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07 Gandantha Gandantha Dosham Dosham 4141
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08 Kem Kem Drum Drum Yog, Yog, Shakata Shakata Yog Yog 4343
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09 Guru Guru Dosham Dosham 5353
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MANGLIK DOSH
MANGLIK DOSH
Manglik Dosh is also known as Chevvai Dosham or Kuja Manglik Dosh is also known as Chevvai Dosham or Kuja Dosham.
Dosham.
Kuja or Mangal or Mars or Chevvai is attached great Kuja or Mangal or Mars or Chevvai is attached great importance in horoscope match making.
importance in horoscope match making.
For determining the location of a graham in a horoscope, one For determining the location of a graham in a horoscope, one should start counting from the house where Lagna is located. should start counting from the house where Lagna is located. Lagna house is the first house and start counting clock-wise in Lagna house is the first house and start counting clock-wise in South Indian Horoscopes and Anti Clock wise in North Indian South Indian Horoscopes and Anti Clock wise in North Indian horoscopes.
horoscopes.
CONSIDERATION OF MANGAL (CHEVVAI) CONSIDERATION OF MANGAL (CHEVVAI) FOR MARRIAGE PURPOSES
FOR MARRIAGE PURPOSES
In respect of Marriage, the seventh house from Lagnam is In respect of Marriage, the seventh house from Lagnam is considered.
considered. This This house house should should be be occupied occupied by by goodgood planets and free from any evil afflictions.
planets and free from any evil afflictions.
For girls, seventh and
For girls, seventh and eighth houses should be considered witheighth houses should be considered with equal importance.
equal importance.
Among the various grea
Among the various great Rishis who wrote about Astrologyt Rishis who wrote about Astrology, it is, it is noteworthy to mention about Rishi Parashar who was the father noteworthy to mention about Rishi Parashar who was the father of Rishi Vy
of Rishi Vyas. as. (It may be (It may be noted thanoted that Vyas Rit Vyas Rishi is credshi is credited withited with scripting the 18 Mahaa Puranaas).
scripting the 18 Mahaa Puranaas).
Rishi Parashar wrote the ancient text which contains details Rishi Parashar wrote the ancient text which contains details about astrology and is known as “Brihat Parashar Hora about astrology and is known as “Brihat Parashar Hora Shastra” and even now references are made to that book by Shastra” and even now references are made to that book by eminent astrologers.
In Chapter No. 80 (Stree Jataka or Female Horoscopy), Rishi In Chapter No. 80 (Stree Jataka or Female Horoscopy), Rishi Parashar states in shlok 47, 48 and 49 as :
Parashar states in shlok 47, 48 and 49 as :
47. The woman born becomes a widow, if Mangal is in the 12 47. The woman born becomes a widow, if Mangal is in the 12thth,, 4
4thth, 7, 7thth, or 8, or 8thth from from Lagna, withouLagna, without aspect by, or t aspect by, or association wassociation withith any benefic.
any benefic.
48-49. The Yog, which causes the woman to become widow 48-49. The Yog, which causes the woman to become widow also causes a male native to become a widower. If the man and also causes a male native to become a widower. If the man and woman, possessing this Yog, join in wedlock, the Yog ceases woman, possessing this Yog, join in wedlock, the Yog ceases to have any effect.
to have any effect.
Explaining the above shlokas, if in the horoscope of a girl, Explaining the above shlokas, if in the horoscope of a girl, Mangal is located at 4
Mangal is located at 4thth, , 77thth, 8, 8thth or 12 or 12thth house from Lagna, she house from Lagna, she will become
will become widow widow and so and so on on for for any any male horoscope. male horoscope. NowNow astrologers have added the 2
astrologers have added the 2ndnd house and 1 house and 1stst house (Lagna) in house (Lagna) in this category.
this category.
In due course of time, the girls and boys having such In due course of time, the girls and boys having such placement of mangal in the horoscope came to be called placement of mangal in the horoscope came to be called Manglik.
Manglik. As
As per per Shlok Shlok 49 49 of of the the above above text, text, if if a a Manglik Manglik girl girl marries marries aa manglik boy, the bad effect is nullified.
manglik boy, the bad effect is nullified.
According to eminent astrologers, if
According to eminent astrologers, if a person with a person with Manglik/KujaManglik/Kuja Dosham Horoscope marries a person without similar Dosham, Dosham Horoscope marries a person without similar Dosham, there will be death of the marriage partner or separation. This there will be death of the marriage partner or separation. This will result in total ruin of the family and all happiness will vanish. will result in total ruin of the family and all happiness will vanish.
Based on various studies and inferences, it can be stated that Based on various studies and inferences, it can be stated that the Manglik Dosh in cases of Mangal (Chevvai) situated in 4 the Manglik Dosh in cases of Mangal (Chevvai) situated in 4thth 7
it is
it is essentialessential that alliance should be fixed with a boy having that alliance should be fixed with a boy having similar placement of Mangal.
similar placement of Mangal.
Parihara
Pariharam m (remedial measure) should be done (remedial measure) should be done before marriagebefore marriage in the following cases :
in the following cases :
a. Alliance is sought for a girl with Mangal in 4
a. Alliance is sought for a girl with Mangal in 4thth, , 77thth or or 88thth house (strong Manglik) with a boy who has Mangal in 2 house (strong Manglik) with a boy who has Mangal in 2ndnd or 12
or 12thth house (weak Manglik). house (weak Manglik). b. If a girl has Mangal in 2
b. If a girl has Mangal in 2ndnd or 12 or 12thth house (Dosham of lesser house (Dosham of lesser intensity) and alliance is sought with boy who does not intensity) and alliance is sought with boy who does not have this combination, then the case can be taken up, have this combination, then the case can be taken up, subject to other factors viz. longevity of the boy‟s life as subject to other factors viz. longevity of the boy‟s life as seen in the horoscope and other social factors.
seen in the horoscope and other social factors.
c. Due to slight Manglik Dosh, if the
c. Due to slight Manglik Dosh, if the girl‟s marriage is gettinggirl‟s marriage is getting delayed, Parihara
delayed, Pariharam m should be considered.should be considered.
PARIHARAM FOR MARS IN KASHI PARIHARAM FOR MARS IN KASHI
According
According to to Kashi Kashi Khand, Khand, Chapter 49 Chapter 49 (Skanda (Skanda Puraan), Puraan), LordLord Surya installed one Shiv Ling and one Devi Idol in a place near Surya installed one Shiv Ling and one Devi Idol in a place near Pancha Nada Teerth in Kashi (now Panch Ganga Ghat). Then Pancha Nada Teerth in Kashi (now Panch Ganga Ghat). Then he started praying to Lord Shiva intensely.
he started praying to Lord Shiva intensely.
Lord Shiva appeared in person and granted several divine Lord Shiva appeared in person and granted several divine wishes
wishes to Lorto Lord Suryd Surya. a. The DThe Devi Idol evi Idol installed winstalled was named as named asas Mangala
Mangala Gauri. Gauri. It It is is believed believed that that performing performing properproper prayers/rituals at this temple to Goddess Mangala Gauri prayers/rituals at this temple to Goddess Mangala Gauri removes the afflictions on account of Manglik Dosha.
On all
On all Tuesdays, a Tuesdays, a big big crowd of crowd of unmarried ladies are unmarried ladies are to beto be seen in this te
seen in this temple mple praying praying for removing the for removing the afflictions aafflictions as alsos also early m
early marriage.arriage.
For other afflictions on account of weak Mangal or adversely For other afflictions on account of weak Mangal or adversely posited Mangal (Mars) in the horoscope, the devotees are posited Mangal (Mars) in the horoscope, the devotees are advised to worship Mangaleshwar Ling in Kashi which is advised to worship Mangaleshwar Ling in Kashi which is situated in Atma Veereshwar Temple.
situated in Atma Veereshwar Temple.
According to Kashi Khand,
According to Kashi Khand, Chapter 17, Mangal installed a Chapter 17, Mangal installed a ShivShiv Ling in Kashi
Ling in Kashi and started and started worshippworshipping the Linging the Ling. . This ling cameThis ling came to be
to be known known as Manas Mangaleshwar. galeshwar. It is believIt is believed that ed that performingperforming abhishek of this Ling with Ganga water and pooja with Vilva abhishek of this Ling with Ganga water and pooja with Vilva leaves for 7 c
leaves for 7 consecutivonsecutive Tuesdays, will remove all afflictions one Tuesdays, will remove all afflictions on account of adverse Mangal/ mars in the horoscope.
account of adverse Mangal/ mars in the horoscope.
There is a heavy rush on Tuesdays in this temple which falls There is a heavy rush on Tuesdays in this temple which falls under Pancha Mudra Maha Peeth.
under Pancha Mudra Maha Peeth.
PARIHARAM FOR MARS IN TAMIL NADU PARIHARAM FOR MARS IN TAMIL NADU
There are various temples dedicated to different planets in There are various temples dedicated to different planets in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu. Among theAmong these, Vaitheeswse, Vaitheeswaran temple iaran temple is dedicateds dedicated to Mars or Mangal or Angaraka.
to Mars or Mangal or Angaraka.
It is believed that during the Ramayana period, It is believed that during the Ramayana period, Lord
Lord Rama, Rama, Lakshman Lakshman andand SaptarishiSaptarishis have worshipped thes have worshipped the deity
deity in tin this his place. place. There is There is a pond a pond at at this tthis temple calledemple called Jatayu kundam (pot of Jatayu having holy ash of
Jatayu kundam (pot of Jatayu having holy ash of Vibhuti Vibhuti). One). One of the nine planets, Angaraka (Mars), suffered from
of the nine planets, Angaraka (Mars), suffered from leprosy leprosy andand was cured by Vaidhyanathaswamy (Lord Shiva) and from then was cured by Vaidhyanathaswamy (Lord Shiva) and from then
on it is treated as one of the
on it is treated as one of the NavagraNavagraha ha TemplesTemples forfor planet Angaraka.
planet Angaraka.
It
It is is believed believed that that the the pond pond in in the the temple temple is is capable capable of of curingcuring various diseases and devotees bathe here with all divinity.
various diseases and devotees bathe here with all divinity.
Special poojas are also performed to the deity dedicated to Special poojas are also performed to the deity dedicated to Angarak (Mar
Angarak (Mars/ Mangal) with prior arranges/ Mangal) with prior arrangement with the templement with the temple authorities.
authorities.
The small town housing this temple is located about 27 kms. The small town housing this temple is located about 27 kms. away from Chidambaram which is easily accessible by road or away from Chidambaram which is easily accessible by road or train. Details can be obtained from Net.
Mangal Mangal (Chevvai) (Chevvai) Lagna Lagna Mangal Mangal (Chevvai) (Chevvai) Mangal Mangal (Chevvai) (Chevvai) Mangal Mangal (Chevvai) (Chevvai)
MANGLIK DOSH OR CHEVVAI DOSHAM MANGLIK DOSH OR CHEVVAI DOSHAM
Mangal Mangal LAGNA LAGNA Mangal Mangal M Maann aall M Maann aall
MANGALA GAURI, VARANASI MANGALA GAURI, VARANASI
VAITHEESHWARAN TEMPLE, TAMIL NADU VAITHEESHWARAN TEMPLE, TAMIL NADU
KAAL SARP DOSHAM
KAAL SARP DOSHAM
Kaal
Kaal Sarp Sarp Yoga Yoga / / Dosham Dosham (KSY) (KSY) is is said said to to be be formed formed whenwhen all
all the the seven seven planets planets come come between between Rahu Rahu and and Ketu Ketu on on thethe one side.
one side. The otheThe other side r side should be should be empty. empty. Readers Readers may notemay note that Rahu and Ketu will be exactly 180 degrees away from that Rahu and Ketu will be exactly 180 degrees away from each other. If Rahu is in 1
each other. If Rahu is in 1stst house (Lagna), Ketu will be in 7 house (Lagna), Ketu will be in 7thth house.
house.
The two major varieties are anuloma and viloma or normal and The two major varieties are anuloma and viloma or normal and abnormal direction. Normal direction is when the planets are all abnormal direction. Normal direction is when the planets are all moving towards Rahu. Abnormal is when the planets are all moving towards Rahu. Abnormal is when the planets are all moving towards Ketu. The abnormal is more malefic. In other moving towards Ketu. The abnormal is more malefic. In other words,
words, when when you you start start counting counting from from Rahu, Rahu, if all if all thethe planets come before Ketu, it is more malefic, than when all the planets come before Ketu, it is more malefic, than when all the planets are between Ketu and Rahu.
planets are between Ketu and Rahu.
Strictly speaking, Kaal Sarp Yog does not find mention in the Strictly speaking, Kaal Sarp Yog does not find mention in the ancient texts of Varaha Mihira, Parasara, Bhattotpala and other ancient texts of Varaha Mihira, Parasara, Bhattotpala and other works like
works like Saravali, Sarvartha Saravali, Sarvartha Chintamani eChintamani etc. tc. AcordinglAcordinglyy, , thisthis leads us to believe that Kaal Sarp Yog or Kaal Sarp Dosha leads us to believe that Kaal Sarp Yog or Kaal Sarp Dosha must have attained importance in the recent past, say within must have attained importance in the recent past, say within last 100-200 years or so.
last 100-200 years or so.
Kaal Sarp Dosha is generally said to bring about hurdles in Kaal Sarp Dosha is generally said to bring about hurdles in important work, lesser mental peace, low self confidence, important work, lesser mental peace, low self confidence, poverty and destruction of wealth, bad relations with family poverty and destruction of wealth, bad relations with family members and friends, treachery from friends and colleagues, members and friends, treachery from friends and colleagues, very less
very less help from help from relatives and relatives and friends etc. friends etc. The present The present dayday astrologers have given the following 12 types of Kaal Sarp Yog. astrologers have given the following 12 types of Kaal Sarp Yog.
Anant
Anant Kalsarp Kalsarp YYoga oga : : When When rahu rahu is is placed placed in in AscendantAscendant (Lagna) or
(Lagna) or 1st house and 1st house and ketu is ketu is placed in placed in seventh house.seventh house. Kulik Kaalsarp
Kulik Kaalsarp YYoga : oga : When rahu When rahu is placed is placed in 2nd in 2nd house andhouse and ketu is placed in
ketu is placed in 8th house.8th house. V
Vasuki Kaalsarp Yasuki Kaalsarp Yoga : oga : When rahu is placed When rahu is placed in 3rd house andin 3rd house and ketu is
ketu is placed placed in 9th in 9th house.house.
Shankpal Kaalsarp Yoga: When rahu is placed in 4th house Shankpal Kaalsarp Yoga: When rahu is placed in 4th house and ketu is placed in 10th house.
and ketu is placed in 10th house.
Padam Kaalsarp Yoga: When rahu is placed in 5th house and Padam Kaalsarp Yoga: When rahu is placed in 5th house and ketu is placed in 11th house.
ketu is placed in 11th house.
M
Mahapadam ahapadam Kalsarp Kalsarp YYoga: oga: When When rahu rahu is is placed placed in in 6th 6th househouse and
and ketu ketu is is placed placed in in 12th 12th house.house.
Takshak Kaalsarp Yoga: When rahu is placed in 7th house Takshak Kaalsarp Yoga: When rahu is placed in 7th house and
and ketu ketu is is placed placed in in 1st 1st house.house. Karkotak
Karkotak Kaalsarp Kaalsarp YYoga: oga: When When rahu rahu is is placed placed in in 8th 8th househouse and
and ketu is ketu is placed in placed in 2nd 2nd house.house.
Shankachood Kaalsarp Yoga: When rahu is placed in 9th Shankachood Kaalsarp Yoga: When rahu is placed in 9th house and
house and ketu is ketu is placed placed in 3rd in 3rd house.house. Ghatak Kalsarp Y
Ghatak Kalsarp Yoga: oga: When rahu is placed in When rahu is placed in 10th house and10th house and ketu is placed in
ketu is placed in 4th house.4th house. Vishdhar
Vishdhar Kaalsarp Kaalsarp YYoga: oga: When When rahu rahu is is placed placed in in 111th 1th househouse and
Sheshnag
Sheshnag Kaalsarpa Kaalsarpa YYoga: oga: When When rahu rahu is is placed placed in in 12th12th house and
house and ketu is ketu is placed placed in 6th in 6th house.house.
(In all the above cases, the 7 planets should be between (In all the above cases, the 7 planets should be between Rahu-Ketu or
Ketu or Ketu-Rahu. Ketu-Rahu. Even if Even if one planet one planet is outside is outside the axis, the axis, thethe Yoga or Dosha is cancelled).
Yoga or Dosha is cancelled).
Noted Astrologer, Dr. B.V. Raman, in his book Three Hundred Noted Astrologer, Dr. B.V. Raman, in his book Three Hundred Important combinations has mentioned that if the Rahu Ketu Important combinations has mentioned that if the Rahu Ketu Axis
Axis involves involves 11stst and 7 and 7thth houses, the marital life may become houses, the marital life may become oppressive and marred by frequent clashes and lack of oppressive and marred by frequent clashes and lack of understanding.
understanding. HoweverHowever, , if if the the 77thth Lord or Shukra is powerful, Lord or Shukra is powerful, the evil effects
the evil effects of of Kaal Sarpa Kaal Sarpa Dosh get reduced. Dosh get reduced. Lifewise, if theLifewise, if the houses involved are 4
houses involved are 4thth and 10 and 10thth houses, houses, there there may may bebe setbacks in one‟s career.
setbacks in one‟s career. KSY
KSY has has its bright its bright sides also. sides also. In In my humble opinion, my humble opinion, I haveI have found that people with KSY are generally hard working and found that people with KSY are generally hard working and they prosper in their live
they prosper in their lives. s. If the Rahu Ketu If the Rahu Ketu Axis is conjoined byAxis is conjoined by other evil combinations, the Dosha gets magnified.
Lagna Lagna Rahu Rahu Shani Surya Shani Surya Budha Budha Guru Guru Shukra Shukra Chandra Chandra Ketu Mangal Ketu Mangal (Chevvai) (Chevvai)
KAAL SARP DOSH
KAAL SARP DOSH
Surya Surya Shukra Shukra Budha, Guru Budha, Guru Chandra Chandra LAGNA LAGNA Ketu Ketu Shani Shani M Maann aall Rahu Rahu
REMEDIES FOR
REMEDIES FOR KAAL SARPKAAL SARPA DOSH IN KA DOSH IN KASHIASHI
Though much hype has been created about Kaal Sarp Dosha Though much hype has been created about Kaal Sarp Dosha or Yoga, readers need not be unduly terrified. The author has to or Yoga, readers need not be unduly terrified. The author has to say the following few words.
say the following few words. i)
i) This This YYoga oga does does not not find find mention mention in in any any of of the the ancientancient texts.
texts. ii)
ii) Different Different evil evil effects effects are are prescribed prescribed by by various various astrologersastrologers as per
as per the catthe categories of egories of KSYKSY..
iii)
iii) KSY KSY causes obcauses obstacles and stacles and delays delays in in important auspiciousimportant auspicious rituals like marriage,
rituals like marriage, pilgrimagepilgrimage, education., education. iv)
iv) At At times, marriages though times, marriages though finalized, may gefinalized, may get t cancelledcancelled also.
also. v)
v) Repeated ill effects oRepeated ill effects of KSY f KSY have have to be to be dealt with dealt with by takingby taking recourse to remedies prescribed for this evil Dosham.
recourse to remedies prescribed for this evil Dosham. REMEDIES IN KASHI
REMEDIES IN KASHI
People believe that performing proper pooja archana and People believe that performing proper pooja archana and Rudra Abhishek of any one of the 12 Jyotir Lingas will mitigate Rudra Abhishek of any one of the 12 Jyotir Lingas will mitigate the evils of this Dosham.
the evils of this Dosham.
Many devotees visit Kashi to perform pooja archana at Many devotees visit Kashi to perform pooja archana at Vishwanath Temple of Kashi (one of the twelve jyotirlings). Vishwanath Temple of Kashi (one of the twelve jyotirlings). People perform such pooja in Triambakeshwar also.
People perform such pooja in Triambakeshwar also.
Kashi Khand, Chapter 66, mentions one powerful Ling called Kashi Khand, Chapter 66, mentions one powerful Ling called Vasukeeshwar which is in the vicinity of Atma Veereshwar Vasukeeshwar which is in the vicinity of Atma Veereshwar temple.
temple. RemedRemedial ritualial rituals for s for Kaala SarKaala Sarpa Dopa Dosh are sh are performedperformed in this
in this temple.temple.
Performing rituals on the auspicious Naag Panchami Day which Performing rituals on the auspicious Naag Panchami Day which falls during Shukla Paksha of Shravan month are believed to falls during Shukla Paksha of Shravan month are believed to give multiple results.
REMEDIES FOR KAAL SARP DOSHA IN SOUTH INDIA REMEDIES FOR KAAL SARP DOSHA IN SOUTH INDIA In Tamil Nadu, remedies are performed in Thirunageshwaran In Tamil Nadu, remedies are performed in Thirunageshwaran temple which is about 10 Kms. away from Kumbakonam.
temple which is about 10 Kms. away from Kumbakonam.
The presiding deity is called Naganatha Swami. (Naga in The presiding deity is called Naganatha Swami. (Naga in Tamil/Sanskrit means Snake and Natha means God) This is a Tamil/Sanskrit means Snake and Natha means God) This is a temple dedicated to
temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva. An
An important important feature feature of of Naganatha Naganatha Swami Swami temple temple is is that that ofof Rahu
Rahu bhagawbhagawan (one of an (one of the nine celestial the nine celestial bodies) sannathi. It isbodies) sannathi. It is the 29th in the series of Tevara Stalams located south of the 29th in the series of Tevara Stalams located south of the
the river Kaveri. river Kaveri. Here milk
Here milk abhishekam abhishekam is performed daily duringis performed daily during Rahukaalam. Rahukaalam. At
At this this time, time, the the milk milk that that is is poured poured on on the the statue statue is is said said toto turn
turn blue blue in in colour colour when when it it passes passes over over the the body body and and onceonce again to white after it
again to white after it reaches the floor. This wonder is watchedreaches the floor. This wonder is watched by many daily during the Raahu Kaalam.
by many daily during the Raahu Kaalam.
This is also the only place wherein one can view Rahu This is also the only place wherein one can view Rahu bhagawan with his consorts. The mythological serpents Aadi bhagawan with his consorts. The mythological serpents Aadi Seshan, Dakshan and Kaarkotakan worshipped
Seshan, Dakshan and Kaarkotakan worshipped Shiva Shiva here. here. Nala worshipped Shiva here too.
Nala worshipped Shiva here too.
Great Rishis namely Gautama, Parashara and Bhageeratha Great Rishis namely Gautama, Parashara and Bhageeratha are said to be associated with this place of worship. Devotees are said to be associated with this place of worship. Devotees may contact this temple for any ritual.
may contact this temple for any ritual.
Elsewhere, rituals for Kaal Sarpa Dosham are performed in Elsewhere, rituals for Kaal Sarpa Dosham are performed in Kaalhasti temple which is about 20 kms. away from Tirupathi. Kaalhasti temple which is about 20 kms. away from Tirupathi.
For further details, devotees may take help of internet where For further details, devotees may take help of internet where necessary information is available.
VASUKEESHWAR - VARANASI VASUKEESHWAR - VARANASI
RAHU TEMPLE THIRUNAGESHWARAM RAHU TEMPLE THIRUNAGESHWARAM
NADI DOSHAM
NADI DOSHAM
Nadi literally means pulse which controls the health and life Nadi literally means pulse which controls the health and life aspect of a human. Nadi in astrology means one of the eight aspect of a human. Nadi in astrology means one of the eight Ashta that are used to c
Ashta that are used to calculate the compatibility of aspiring lifealculate the compatibility of aspiring life partners. There are three different Nadis Aadi (start), Madhya partners. There are three different Nadis Aadi (start), Madhya (middle)
(middle) and Anand Antya (etya (end) and nd) and different different Nakshatras (sNakshatras (stars) artars) aree grouped under the three Nadis.
grouped under the three Nadis.
1) Aadi Nadi : People born in Ashwani (Aswati), Ardhra 1) Aadi Nadi : People born in Ashwani (Aswati), Ardhra (Tiruvadirai), Punarvasu (Punarpoosam), Uttaraphalguni (Tiruvadirai), Punarvasu (Punarpoosam), Uttaraphalguni (Uthiram), Hastam, Jyeshta (Kettai), Moolam, Satabisha (Uthiram), Hastam, Jyeshta (Kettai), Moolam, Satabisha (Sathayam) & Poorvabhadrapada (Poorattathi) have Aadi Nadi. (Sathayam) & Poorvabhadrapada (Poorattathi) have Aadi Nadi.
2) Madhya Nadi : People born in Bharani, Mrigasira, Pushya, 2) Madhya Nadi : People born in Bharani, Mrigasira, Pushya, Poorvaphalguni (Pooram), Chitra (Chitrai), Anuradha Poorvaphalguni (Pooram), Chitra (Chitrai), Anuradha (Anusham), Poorvashadha (Pooradam), Dhanshita (Avittam) & (Anusham), Poorvashadha (Pooradam), Dhanshita (Avittam) & Uttarabhadrapada (Uttrattathi) have Madhya Nadi . Uttarabhadrapada (Uttrattathi) have Madhya Nadi .
3) Antya Nadi : People born in Kritika, Rohini, Aslesha 3) Antya Nadi : People born in Kritika, Rohini, Aslesha (Aayilyam), Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttarashadha (Uttradam), (Aayilyam), Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttarashadha (Uttradam), Sravana (Tiruvonam) & Revati Nakshtras have Antya Nadi . Sravana (Tiruvonam) & Revati Nakshtras have Antya Nadi .
Nadi is one of the important Kootas in match making for the Nadi is one of the important Kootas in match making for the purpose of marriage in Vedic Astrology . Nadi Koota indicate purpose of marriage in Vedic Astrology . Nadi Koota indicate whether the couple's ethereal vibrations will complement each whether the couple's ethereal vibrations will complement each other or not.
other or not.
While matching horoscopes of partners, in north India, While matching horoscopes of partners, in north India, Nakshatra Malepak is seen where 36 points of matching are Nakshatra Malepak is seen where 36 points of matching are
considered.
considered. If there If there are more are more than 1than 18 points of 8 points of matching, matching, thenthen generally the parents of the boy and girl proceed further.
generally the parents of the boy and girl proceed further. In South India, there is
In South India, there is a different set of a different set of parameparameters wherein 10ters wherein 10 points of matching are considered, where in Nadi does not find points of matching are considered, where in Nadi does not find mention.
mention. In North In North Indian Indian cases, it cases, it is advised is advised that if bothat if both boyth boy and girl have same Nadi, marriage should not be conducted. and girl have same Nadi, marriage should not be conducted. This is called Nadi Dosh.
This is called Nadi Dosh.
Marriage of boy and girl having same Nadi can have many Marriage of boy and girl having same Nadi can have many problems
problems like like health, health, mental mental peace peace etc. etc. Therefore, Therefore, parentsparents generally
generally avoid avoid cases cases with with same same Nadi.Nadi.
Though there is no cancellation of Nadi Dosh, experienced Though there is no cancellation of Nadi Dosh, experienced astrologers believe that if both boy and girl are under the same astrologers believe that if both boy and girl are under the same star, they may proceed with the marriage, if other social factors star, they may proceed with the marriage, if other social factors are favourable.
are favourable.
REMEDIES FOR NADI DOSH REMEDIES FOR NADI DOSH
IN KASHI IN KASHI
If parents of boy and girl decide to proceed further in case of If parents of boy and girl decide to proceed further in case of Nadi dosh in case of same star or in cases where marriage has Nadi dosh in case of same star or in cases where marriage has been conducted without horoscope matching but there is Nadi been conducted without horoscope matching but there is Nadi Dosh, Maha Mrityunjay Jaap is to be done for minimum 5000 Dosh, Maha Mrityunjay Jaap is to be done for minimum 5000 times in Mrityunjay temple in Kashi, under guidance from a times in Mrityunjay temple in Kashi, under guidance from a learned Pundit.
learned Pundit.
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SHANI DOSHAM
SHANI DOSHAM
Shani Dosham is feared by one and all as it affects all persons Shani Dosham is feared by one and all as it affects all persons in one way or the other.
in one way or the other.
Shani Dosham is of the following types: Shani Dosham is of the following types:
1. Weak or unfavourable Shani in Rasi, at time of birth. 1. Weak or unfavourable Shani in Rasi, at time of birth.
2. Weak or unfavourable Shani in Navamsha at the time of 2. Weak or unfavourable Shani in Navamsha at the time of
birth. birth.
3. Due to planetary movements, when Shani is in the fourth 3. Due to planetary movements, when Shani is in the fourth house from Janma Rasi, it is called Kandaka Shani. house from Janma Rasi, it is called Kandaka Shani. Janma Rasi is that rasi where Chandra is situated at the Janma Rasi is that rasi where Chandra is situated at the time of birth.
time of birth. 4.
4. When When Shani Shani is iis in the n the eighth heighth house ouse with with respect respect toto Chandra
Chandra Rasi, Rasi, it it is is known known as as Ashtama Ashtama Shani.Shani.
5. When Shani, by planetary movements enters the 12
5. When Shani, by planetary movements enters the 12thth Rasi Rasi and then travels through the Janma Rasi and passes and then travels through the Janma Rasi and passes through 2
through 2ndnd Rasi, it Rasi, it is called Saade Saati or Ezharai Shani.is called Saade Saati or Ezharai Shani. Shani remains for two and half years in one Rasi and the Shani remains for two and half years in one Rasi and the total time for three rasis is seven and half years.
total time for three rasis is seven and half years. For
For eg. eg. Shani Shani entered entered Vrishchika Vrishchika Rasi Rasi sometime sometime inin December 2014. So, people born in Tula Rasi are having December 2014. So, people born in Tula Rasi are having last period of Saade Saati, those in Vrishchika Rasi are in last period of Saade Saati, those in Vrishchika Rasi are in the middle period and those in Dhanu Rasi are facing the the middle period and those in Dhanu Rasi are facing the first period of Saade Saati.
first period of Saade Saati.
In respect of adverse planetary transits, the most tormenting In respect of adverse planetary transits, the most tormenting time is when Shani is in the eighth rasi (ashtama Shani), time is when Shani is in the eighth rasi (ashtama Shani), followed by Shani in Janma Rasi (middle period of Saade followed by Shani in Janma Rasi (middle period of Saade Saati), and then Shani in 4
VARIOUS ILL EFFECTS OF VARIOUS ILL EFFECTS OF
SHANI DOSHAM SHANI DOSHAM A
A debilitated debilitated Shani Shani in in horoscope horoscope at at the the time time of of birth birth makes makes aa person mean, cruel, selfish, lethargic and he will develop a person mean, cruel, selfish, lethargic and he will develop a passing the buck tendency.
passing the buck tendency.
He will try to avoid responsibilities and will be a general failure He will try to avoid responsibilities and will be a general failure in his stud
in his studies and ies and professional professional life. life. He wHe will need ill need to constantlyto constantly prodded to do his own work.
prodded to do his own work.
Due to planetary transits also, people are affected in various Due to planetary transits also, people are affected in various ways.
ways.
The effects of Gochar (planetary movement) of Shani in 4 The effects of Gochar (planetary movement) of Shani in 4thth from Janma Rasi, 8
from Janma Rasi, 8thth house, Saade Saati can be easily house, Saade Saati can be easily ascertained from various sources including sites in internet. ascertained from various sources including sites in internet. Listing them out in
Listing them out in detail will lead to highlighting the negativitiesdetail will lead to highlighting the negativities whereas the author desires to concentrate on remedies.
whereas the author desires to concentrate on remedies. REMEDIES FOR SHANI DOSHAM
REMEDIES FOR SHANI DOSHAM
Those having Shani dosham should follow the practical Those having Shani dosham should follow the practical suggestions :
suggestions : a.
a. Learn to Learn to develop develop patience. patience. Listen Listen to to people patientlypeople patiently before jumping into any decisions.
before jumping into any decisions. b.
b. Give Give respect respect to to elders elders and try and try to to learn learn from from theirtheir experien
experience. It ce. It will help in will help in various ways as also getting theirvarious ways as also getting their blessings.
blessings.
c. If you face any problem, write it down in a diary and write c. If you face any problem, write it down in a diary and write
down
down the differenthe different solutiont solutions. s. Try Try to analyse to analyse the dithe differentfferent soluti
solutions ons and and work work out each out each and and every every solutisolution. on. You areYou are sure to find an appropriate solution.
d. During temporary bad periods due
d. During temporary bad periods due to Shani‟s transit liketo Shani‟s transit like Saade Saati, Ashtam Shani etc., do not form any new Saade Saati, Ashtam Shani etc., do not form any new friendship.
friendship. Do not Do not try to tatry to take any ake any additional redditional responsibility.sponsibility. As
As there there are are chances chances of of legal legal probleproblems, ms, do do not not enter enter intointo any sort of agreement, unless you are fully aware of the any sort of agreement, unless you are fully aware of the implications.
implications. Also, as
Also, as health problems will health problems will arise, it arise, it is advisable is advisable to to avoidavoid long distance travels and also to avoid outside food as long distance travels and also to avoid outside food as much as possible.
much as possible.
SPIRITUAL REMEDIES SPIRITUAL REMEDIES
Shani is debilitated in Mesh Rasi. Those born with severe Shani is debilitated in Mesh Rasi. Those born with severe afflictions in the horoscope like debilitated (Neecha) Shani in afflictions in the horoscope like debilitated (Neecha) Shani in rasi or navamsha or both, should propitiate Shani.
rasi or navamsha or both, should propitiate Shani.
On all Saturdays, in the mornings they should perform On all Saturdays, in the mornings they should perform Abhishek of
Abhishek of Shiv Ling Shiv Ling preferably with preferably with Ganga Ganga water or water or with anywith any pure wa
pure water. ter. During twDuring twilight time, theilight time, they should wy should worship Hanumanorship Hanuman temple and light til oil lamps.
temple and light til oil lamps.
Those with temporary Shani afflictions due to planetary Those with temporary Shani afflictions due to planetary movements, should do the above rituals till the time the movements, should do the above rituals till the time the temporary affliction lasts, say two and half years or seven and temporary affliction lasts, say two and half years or seven and half years etc. But they should do it without fail.
Shani Chandra Shani Chandra Shani Shani Shani Shani SHANI
SHANI – – SAADE SAADE SAATI SAATI ( ( EZHARAI EZHARAI SHANI)SHANI)
Chandra Chandra Shani Shani Shani Shani Shani Shani
Shani Shani
Chandra Chandra
SHANI
SHANI – – ASHTAMA SHANI ASHTAMA SHANI
Chandra Chandra
Shani Shani
REMEDIES FOR SHANI IN KASHI REMEDIES FOR SHANI IN KASHI According
According to to Kashi Kashi Khand, Khand, Surya Surya was was born born to to Kashyap Kashyap andand Dakshayani.
Dakshayani. Surya Surya married married a lady a lady named Snamed Sangya, angya, who wwho wasas very devoted to her husband, as is expected of dutiful wives. very devoted to her husband, as is expected of dutiful wives. In due course, two sons and one daughter were born to them. In due course, two sons and one daughter were born to them. The first one was a boy named Vaivasvathamanu, second The first one was a boy named Vaivasvathamanu, second again a boy named Yamraj and third was a girl named again a boy named Yamraj and third was a girl named Yamuna.
Yamuna. However, However, Sangya Sangya somehow somehow felt felt that that the the heatheat emanating from Surya was increasingly becoming unbearable. emanating from Surya was increasingly becoming unbearable. Sangya created a clone of herself who was named Chhaya Sangya created a clone of herself who was named Chhaya (shadow). She was an alter ego (splitting image) of Sangya. (shadow). She was an alter ego (splitting image) of Sangya. Under instructions from Sangya, Chhaya was to perform the Under instructions from Sangya, Chhaya was to perform the role of Sangya, spend her life as wife of Surya, without role of Sangya, spend her life as wife of Surya, without disclosing th
disclosing the see secret to cret to any any one. one. She wShe was also as also expected toexpected to take good care of the above three children. After getting an take good care of the above three children. After getting an assurance from Chhaya, Sangya went away to her father‟s assurance from Chhaya, Sangya went away to her father‟s house.
house. After
After some some time, time, Chhaya Chhaya gave gave birth birth to to three three children children of of whichwhich the second
the second one one was was Shani. Shani. But onBut once her ce her own childreown children weren were born she started showing lesser and lesser love to the children born she started showing lesser and lesser love to the children of Sangya
of Sangya. . Surya came Surya came to know to know about this aabout this and got end got extremelyxtremely angry
angry whereupon, whereupon, Chhaya Chhaya divulged divulged the the secret. secret. However,However, considering her innocence, Surya pardoned her.
considering her innocence, Surya pardoned her.
Surya went in search of Sangya who was undergoing severe Surya went in search of Sangya who was undergoing severe and intense prayers. Surya was overwhelmed and pardoned and intense prayers. Surya was overwhelmed and pardoned her too.
her too. The boy Shani, The boy Shani, born out born out of Surya and of Surya and Chhaya came toChhaya came to Kashi, installed a Ling which was later called Shaneeshwar and Kashi, installed a Ling which was later called Shaneeshwar and started worshipping Lord Shiva. He was blessed by Lord started worshipping Lord Shiva. He was blessed by Lord Shiva.
A
A person person who who has has darshan darshan of of this this Ling Ling and and perforperforms ms pooja pooja ofof this Ling on Saturdays will be free from all his afflictions on this Ling on Saturdays will be free from all his afflictions on account of
account of Shani (Shani Shani (Shani Dasa, Dasa, Sade-SaatSade-Saathi ehi etc.) tc.) (Kashi Khand(Kashi Khand Chapter
Chapter 17). 17). As on As on date, date, this sthis sacred acred Ling is Ling is situated situated in thein the premises of Vishwanatha Temple.
premises of Vishwanatha Temple. Afflicted
Afflicted personpersons s should should visit visit the the above above temple temple on on SaturdaysSaturdays and worship both Vishwanath Ling and Shaneeshwar ling by and worship both Vishwanath Ling and Shaneeshwar ling by performing Ganga Jal
performing Ganga Jal Abhishek and Abhishek and offering of offering of Vilva Leaves. Vilva Leaves. IfIf temple authorities permit, they may offer til oil to Shaneeshwar temple authorities permit, they may offer til oil to Shaneeshwar Ling
Ling also. also. Such Such rituals rituals will will give give multiple multiple effects.effects.
If the devotee follows this religiously and takes practical If the devotee follows this religiously and takes practical precautions as mentioned above, he can safely ward off the precautions as mentioned above, he can safely ward off the evils of Shani Dosham.
evils of Shani Dosham.
REMEDIES IN TAMIL NADU REMEDIES IN TAMIL NADU
In Tamil Nadu, there is a temple dedicated to Shani in In Tamil Nadu, there is a temple dedicated to Shani in Tirunallar
Tirunallar in in Karaikkal Karaikkal near near Kumbakonam. Kumbakonam. Though it Though it isis geographically located close to and accessible from geographically located close to and accessible from Kumbakonam, politically it falls in the Union Territory of Kumbakonam, politically it falls in the Union Territory of Pondichery.
Pondichery. For going For going to that place, ito that place, it is advisable to ent is advisable to engage agage a taxi
taxi which which has has got got Pondichery Pondichery permit. permit. Or Or bus bus travel travel fromfrom Kumbakonam can be undertaken.
Kumbakonam can be undertaken. The
The temple temple is is known known Shri Shri DarbaranyeswaraDarbaranyeswarar r Temple. Temple. MajorityMajority of devotees throng the temple for relief from the effects Saturn of devotees throng the temple for relief from the effects Saturn in their life. They t
in their life. They take an oil bath in the ake an oil bath in the NalatheerthaNalatheertham, m, (Sacred(Sacred Pond)
Pond) offer praoffer prayers to yers to KalitheertKalitheertha Vinayaha Vinayaka, break ka, break coconutscoconuts and worship Baghwan Sani the planet Saturn.
and worship Baghwan Sani the planet Saturn.
Offering prayers at this temple is believed to reduce the ill Offering prayers at this temple is believed to reduce the ill effects of Shani and increase the positive effects. For over effects of Shani and increase the positive effects. For over
thousand years Hindus have visited this temple and have found thousand years Hindus have visited this temple and have found their misfortunes and bad luck to decrease as this is the only their misfortunes and bad luck to decrease as this is the only temple in the world where Lord Shani lost his power to Lord temple in the world where Lord Shani lost his power to Lord Shiva.
Shiva.
Worshipping of Lord Shani helps people to develop a positive Worshipping of Lord Shani helps people to develop a positive mindset even during the harshest of Shani periods. While it is mindset even during the harshest of Shani periods. While it is true that offering worship here decreases the difficult effects true that offering worship here decreases the difficult effects and increases the positive effects of Saturn it does not and increases the positive effects of Saturn it does not completely eliminate the hardships we will face due to Shani completely eliminate the hardships we will face due to Shani Bhagawan. The true benefit of offering prayers is to get a Bhagawan. The true benefit of offering prayers is to get a positive mental attitude that helps us understand the deeper positive mental attitude that helps us understand the deeper lessons that Shani Bhagawan wants us to learn.
lessons that Shani Bhagawan wants us to learn.
It is the staunch belief and experience too that those afflicted by It is the staunch belief and experience too that those afflicted by the adverse effects of Saturn get a relief after praying to the the adverse effects of Saturn get a relief after praying to the Saturn in the Darbaranyeswarar temple. They also come here Saturn in the Darbaranyeswarar temple. They also come here for repentance from sins, curing of diseases, getting oratory for repentance from sins, curing of diseases, getting oratory skills. Above all, it is believed that the devotees get total mental skills. Above all, it is believed that the devotees get total mental peace.
peace.
Those facing evil effects of Saturn, light lamps with gingely oil Those facing evil effects of Saturn, light lamps with gingely oil and with black Til
and with black Til (Sesa(Sesame seeds). If more than one member ofme seeds). If more than one member of the family is afflicted, the devotees also perform Navagraha the family is afflicted, the devotees also perform Navagraha Shanti Homas (a puja to satisfy and calm down the anger of the Shanti Homas (a puja to satisfy and calm down the anger of the planets).
planets).
Elsewhere, there is a temple dedicated to Lord Shani in Elsewhere, there is a temple dedicated to Lord Shani in Shingnapur near Shirdi which is also visited by devotees.
SHANEESHWAR LING VARANASI SHANEESHWAR LING VARANASI (INSIDE VISHWANATH TEMPLE) (INSIDE VISHWANATH TEMPLE)
LORD SHANI THIRUNALLAR LORD SHANI THIRUNALLAR
AFFLICTION TO PLANET SUN (SURYA)
AFFLICTION TO PLANET SUN (SURYA)
Sun or Surya represents father, administration, aatma and Sun or Surya represents father, administration, aatma and inner self
inner self in a in a person. person. Sun Sun is very is very powerful (exalted powerful (exalted or uchha)or uchha) in Mesh Rasi and powerless (debilitated or Neecha) in Tula in Mesh Rasi and powerless (debilitated or Neecha) in Tula Rasi. Sun stays in one rasi for one month.
Rasi. Sun stays in one rasi for one month.
According
According to to Chapter Chapter 22, 22, Shlok Shlok 44 44 and and 45 45 of of Saravali Saravali (a(a famous text on Astrology) by Kalyana Verma, if the Sun is in famous text on Astrology) by Kalyana Verma, if the Sun is in Tula Rasi at the time of birth, the person will face frustration, Tula Rasi at the time of birth, the person will face frustration, destruction and heavy expenditure, will be intent on living in destruction and heavy expenditure, will be intent on living in places far away from family (out of distress), be wicked, mean, places far away from family (out of distress), be wicked, mean, be devoid of affection, will live by selling gold and other metals. be devoid of affection, will live by selling gold and other metals.
The person will be bereft of fatherly protection, he may lose The person will be bereft of fatherly protection, he may lose ancestral property and any help from father‟s side.
ancestral property and any help from father‟s side.
He will be jealous, will develop inferiority complex, be fond of He will be jealous, will develop inferiority complex, be fond of doing others' jobs, will have bad character, be dirty, will incur doing others' jobs, will have bad character, be dirty, will incur royal contempt and be shameless.
royal contempt and be shameless.
The above effects should not be applied verbatim, if there are The above effects should not be applied verbatim, if there are other
other good good planets planets to to mitigate mitigate the the evil pevil properties. roperties. The The badbad results will be felt during Su
results will be felt during Sun‟s Dasa and Bhukti periods.n‟s Dasa and Bhukti periods. If Sun If Sun is afflicted with evil combinations, the results will be all the more is afflicted with evil combinations, the results will be all the more negative.
negative. As
As practical remedies, practical remedies, personpersons s with with Sun Sun afflictions should afflictions should givegive utmost respect to their father and fatherly persons (Uncles utmost respect to their father and fatherly persons (Uncles etc.).
etc.). On all imporOn all important thingstant things, they shou, they should seek advld seek advice of elderice of elderss and they should not take rash decisions on their own.
REMEDIES FOR EVIL EFFECTS OF SURYA IN KASHI REMEDIES FOR EVIL EFFECTS OF SURYA IN KASHI According
According to to Kashi Kashi Khand, Khand, ChapteChapter r 49, 49, Lord Lord Surya Surya installed installed aa Shiv Ling near Pancha Ganga Ghat and started intense prayers Shiv Ling near Pancha Ganga Ghat and started intense prayers to Lord Shiva.
to Lord Shiva. Lord
Lord Shiva Shiva appeared appeared in in person person and and blessed blessed Lord Lord Surya Surya andand granted
granted him divine him divine wishes. wishes. Lord Lord Shiva Shiva stated stated that that the lthe linging installed by Lord Surya be called Gabhasteeshwar.
installed by Lord Surya be called Gabhasteeshwar.
Kashi Khand also states that there are twelve Adityas (Surya) Kashi Khand also states that there are twelve Adityas (Surya) in Kashi and one of them viz. Mayukh Aditya is located in the in Kashi and one of them viz. Mayukh Aditya is located in the temple which houses Gabhasteeshwar Ling.
temple which houses Gabhasteeshwar Ling. A
A person person suffering suffering due due to to afflictions afflictions of of Surya Surya in in his his horoscopehoroscope can get re
can get remedies by wmedies by worshipping in this teorshipping in this temple on Sundmple on Sundays. ays. IfIf Sunday combines with Shashti or Saptami, the day becomes all Sunday combines with Shashti or Saptami, the day becomes all the more
the more auspiciouauspicious. s. The The temple temple is located is located in the in the vicinity ofvicinity of Panch Ganga Ghat.
Panch Ganga Ghat.
Devotees may take bath in Ganges nearby and perform pooja Devotees may take bath in Ganges nearby and perform pooja and prayers in this
and prayers in this temple for seeking remedial measures.temple for seeking remedial measures.
It is preferable if the rituals are done for at least three Sundays It is preferable if the rituals are done for at least three Sundays continuously.
REMEDIES FOR EVIL EFFECTS OF SURYA IN TAMIL NADU REMEDIES FOR EVIL EFFECTS OF SURYA IN TAMIL NADU Thanjavur-Kumbakonam belt of Tamil Nadu has temples Thanjavur-Kumbakonam belt of Tamil Nadu has temples dedicated to each of the Navagrahas.
dedicated to each of the Navagrahas. Among
Among those those temples, temples, SooriyanaSooriyanar r Temple Temple is is located located towardtowardss the
the East East of of KumbakonaKumbakonam m on on KumbakonaKumbakonam m - - MayiladuMayiladuthuraithurai road. Details of the temple can be found in various sites in road. Details of the temple can be found in various sites in Internet and other sources.
Internet and other sources.
It is stated in one of the inscriptions found in the temple that it It is stated in one of the inscriptions found in the temple that it was built in the reign of
was built in the reign of Kulottunga Choladeva Kulottunga Choladeva (AD 1060-1118)(AD 1060-1118) and was called Kulottungachola-Marttandalaya.
and was called Kulottungachola-Marttandalaya.
Lord Siva, pleased with their devotion absolved the
Lord Siva, pleased with their devotion absolved the devoteedevotees ofs of their sins and decried that there will be nine sannadhis for the their sins and decried that there will be nine sannadhis for the navagrahas in the Suryanar temple (this is the only temple navagrahas in the Suryanar temple (this is the only temple where all the navagrahas are present with separate sannadhis) where all the navagrahas are present with separate sannadhis) and those who pray here will get relief from their problems.
and those who pray here will get relief from their problems.
Devotees may take the guidance of the temple authorities in Devotees may take the guidance of the temple authorities in performing
performing remedial remedial poojas. poojas. As As stated eastated earlier, Surlier, Sunday is nday is thethe best day and a combination of Shashti or Saptami with Sunday best day and a combination of Shashti or Saptami with Sunday will be more fruitful.
MAYUKH ADITYA MAYUKH ADITYA VARANASI VARANASI GABHASTEESHWAR GABHASTEESHWAR VARANASI VARANASI
SURYA TEMPLE TAMIL NADU SURYA TEMPLE TAMIL NADU