Introduction:
Feb 2, 2010 Tuesday.
Hindu day: Falgun Krishna Paksha : 04
Rahukal: 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm
Angarak Ganesh Sankashta Chaturthi
Sankastha Chaturthi
Ganesh Sankashti Chaturthi Vrata, is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Ganesha in a Hindu lunar month. It falls on the 4th day in a Krishna Paksha lunar fortnight or on the fourth day after full moon or Purnima. Ganesha devotees must observe fast (fasting – upvaas) on Sankashta Chaturthi Vrata days. Today is this auspicious day.
Manthra,
"Vakra thunda mahakaya suryakoti samaprabha nirvignam karume dev sarva karye susarvasa"
Lord Ganesh
One of the most popular Gods in India, lord Ganesh or Ganpati is considered a symbol of wisdom and one who brings good luck. It is said that his elephant head symbolizes everything related to wisdom, long ears that miss nothing, a long nose that can smell anything and his vehicle, a mouse, reflects how much importance a wise man gives to the smallest of life forms. Installed at gateways and on doors, either by visuals or symbols, generally facing the east, Ganesh is revered across India as a great remover of obstacles. Meetings, gatherings, weddings, functions and celebrations begin with a prayer of lord Ganesh and no new venture - be it a new company, a new house, a new shop - is inaugurated without reciting a 'mantra' of lord Ganesh.
Importance
Lord Ganesh is remembered on chauth or chaturthi, the 4th day of every month of the Hindu calender, but Angarak Chaturthi which is celebrated across the India, is the prominent festival among Hindus. Angarak Chaturthi is one of the days when Ganesh pooja is performed by devotees. The meaning of Angarak is planet Mars (Mangal). If anyone worships Lord Ganesha on this day, he can be blessed with benefits of all the Chaturthis of a year. This year Angarak Chaturthi falls on Feb 2, 2010. Today is the day of Pranava. Omkara.
He is the Lord of Wisdom and the remover of obstacles. Remember him today till moon rise. The best way is by keeping a fast. Visit the temple and break the fast after sighting the moon.
Let us all chant "Om Gam" today and get connected to Lord Ganesha. He is going to take us to the world of light of wisdom.
Happy Birth day Pranav. You are AUM.You are akar, ukar and makara. You are Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh.
Jai Matadi.
