Vijayadashami/Dussehra 2020 History & Significance

 

On the auspicious occasion of Dussehra let us take a pledge to burn off all of the vices mushrooming inside.  With Satguru comes from our lives, we let Rama win.   If Rama wins then there is only Light (Eternal Happiness).   We become Ravana & get entrapped in the worldly pleasures or become Rama (A spiritual being).

Significance of Dussehra/Vijayadashami

Ravana signifies Ego & Rama symbolizes Goodness (Our Real Self which is Sat Chit Anand).There is an ongoing battle between the good (Rama) & the wicked (Ravana) in every man at the physical, psychological & emotional level.  With the advent of a Divine Soul"Satguru" in our lives, ego & negativity begins losing its grip.  With surrender & unconditional love, Rama's powerful hold becomes evident.  Ego & negativity is replaced by Divine understanding, love & happiness -- that's the victory of Rama over Ravana good over evil.

 He was highly intellectual but a cruel & arrogant demon king.  Ravana had ten heads which signifies his thorough knowledge over the four Vedas & six Upanishads, which made him as strong as ten scholars.  Another interpretation for the ten heads is that the ten indriyas five gyan (sensory) indriya + five karm (tools of bodily activity ) indriya.  He used his powers for evil purposes.  Ravana personifies worldly personality who runs after the materialistic matters & has prominient features like lust for power, women & greed.  Despite his high stature & the kingdom made of gold, Ravan couldn't stay happy.  Satguru says, in life if there's only knowledge but no compassion & love then one becomes egoistic.

On the other hand, Rama the king of Ayodhya was called Maryada Purushottam, literally the Ideal Man or Lord of Self-Control or Lord of Virtue.  Rama's life was one of perfect adherence to dharma despite harsh tests of life time.  For the sake of his father's promise Rama abandoned his claim to the throne & lived in exile for two years.  Rama personifies our religious personality, Our Own Self which is Love, Peace & Bliss.

Vinayaka Chaturthi 2020 | Significance

 

Vinayaka Chaturthi 2020 | Significance

The festival is going to be a low-key affair this season in many locations because of the lockdowns.

Lord Ganesha is one of the deities amongst Hindus.  Also Called Ganpati or Vinayaka, the elephant God is revered as the remover of obstacles and the God of beginnings. Rituals are involved by the 10 days of festivities, offering them and which makes sweets.  The Ganesh idol is worshipped in the morning in addition to evening, with offerings of flowers in addition to confections, like modak, which is thought to be God's favorite.  The puja ends with an'aarti' for Ganesha, in addition to other Gods.  Public celebrations of this festival are very popular too and are organised by local youth groups or neighbourhood associations. 

Structures that were huge known as pandals are erected that home the idol of Ganesh.  The chant of"Ganapati Bappa Morya, Purchya Varshi Laukariya", inviting the God to come again next year, can be heard everywhere. In the country, preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi have begun after Krishna Janmashtami.  August ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated month.  Additionally it is Vinayaka Chaturthi or known as.  There are a number of beliefs about Ganesh Chaturthi, among which is it is a sin to see the moon.  According to belief is accused.  Know when the moon is observed and the story behind it should be taken.

Ganesh Sthapana Simple Vidhi

If the Moon is observed by error, then the following mantra should be recited. This mantra erases stigma. To be able to combine forces, this was done to bridge the gap between the non-Brahmins and the Brahmins.  Throughout the ten days commemorating Ganesha's birth, people rejoice because they exude the Lord with their troubles.

This time after worshiping Ganpati for 10 days, Ganapati Bappa will be immersed September 01, on Tuesday. It takes place and involves 10 days of party.  The festival starts.  The festival inaugurates with individuals making or bringing clay idols (murtis) of the Lord, and finishes on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, once the idol is submerged in the nearest body of water, also known as Ganesha visarjan.

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When Ganeshji was placed on the mouth, this item is done.  He revolved around the earth, then he was known as the priest.  Of the gods worshiped him, but the moon kept dimly that were grinning.  The moon was pleased with its beauty.  Once the moon didn't worship Ganesha like gods ganesha got angry.  Ganesha got mad and cursed Moon that from now you'll be black.  Moon realized he had made a mistake.  Ganesha reported that as the sun falls on him, the shine will return After the moon apologized.  For punishing you, However, this day of Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi will be remembered.  Will be accused.

Shardiya Navratri & Durga Puja Significance & Dates 2020

 

Durga Puja & Shardiya Navratri 2020 - Significance & How To Celebrate 

Here is the 2020 Shardiya Navratri Dates with puja, mantras, and colors of the day.

1st Day of Navratri (Partipada)

– Saturday, 17 October 2020
– Ghatasthapana, Chandra Darshan, Shailputri Puja
– Favorite flower: Hibiscus
– Color of the Day: Orange
– Mantra: 'Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah'
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2nd Day of Navratri (Dwitiya)

– Sunday, 18 October 2020
– Sindhara Dooj, Brahmacharini Puja
– Favorite flower: Chrysanthemum flower
– Color of the Day: White
– Mantra: 'Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Nama'

3rd Day of Navratri (Tritiya)

– Monday, 19 October 2020
– Gauri Puja, Saubhagya Teej, Chandraghanta Puja
– Favorite flower: Lotus
– Color of the Day: Red
– Mantra: 'Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah'

4th Day of Navratri (Chaturthi)

– Tuesday, 20 October 2020
– Kushmanda Puja, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Lakshmi Panchami
– Favorite flower: Jasmine
– Color of the Day: Royal Blue
– Mantra: 'Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah'

5th day of Navratri (Panchami)

– Wednesday, 21 October 2020
– Naag Puja, Skandamata Puja, Skanda Sashti
– Favorite Flower: Yellow Rose
– Color of the Day: Yellow
–  Mantra: 'Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah'

6th Day of Navratri (Shashthi)

– Thursday, 22 October 2020
– Yamuna Chhath, Katyayani Puja
– Favorite Flower: Marigold
– Color of the Day: Green
– Mantra: 'Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah'

7th Day of Navratri (Saptami)

– Friday, 23 October 2020
– Maha Saptami, Kalaratri Puja
– Favorite Flower: Krishna Kamal
– Color of the Day: Grey
– Mantra: 'Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah'

8th Day of Navratri (Ashtami)

– Saturday, 24 October 2020
– Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, Annapurna Ashtami, Sandhi Puja
– Favorite Flower: Night-blooming jasmine, mogra
– Color of the Day: Purple
– Mantra: 'Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah'

9th Day of Navratri (Maha Navami)

– Sunday, 25 October 2020
– Navratri Parana, Siddhidatri Puja
– Favorite Flower: Champa
– Color of the Day: Peacock Green
– Mantra: 'Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah'

Last Day of Navratri (Vijaya Dashami)

– Monday, 26 October 2020
– Dussehra, Durga Visarjan

 

 

How Bengali Celebrate Durga Puja

In West Bengal, the festival is known as Durgotsava or Durga Puja. Elaborate idols of Goddess Durga and other deities are set up in extravagant pandals and these are immersed in water on the tenth day. Kinds of delicacies are prepared on the occasion of Durga Puja. Sharada Navratri is celebrated to mark Goddess Durga's victory over a demon. Durga Puja begins on 29 September this year and the day will be on 7 October 2019. The day finishes Navratri with Dussehra/Vijayadashami.
 

Dwitiya (Day 2): Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped on the next day. Tritiya (Day 3): Goddess Chandraghanta is worshipped on the next day.   Shashthi (Day 6): Goddess Katyayani is worshipped on this day. Saptami (Day 7): Goddess Kalratri is worshipped on this day. Ashtami (Day 8): Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped on this day. Navami (Day 9): Goddess Siddhidatri is worshipped on the last day. A Havan is done to complete the festival. Dashami (Day 10): This day is celebrated as Dussehra/Vijayadashami
 

Navratri holds great significance in the Hindu faith. Each day is devoted to worshipping a manifestation of the Goddess.

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