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  • Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja Detaills in Full Part 2 English Hindi Tamil

    'Lord Ganesha'jpg.
    Lord Ganesha
    https://youtu.be/xiJ2T2lGCxo
     
     
     
    ( Detailed Pooja has, as its part, Angannysa, Karanyasa,Prana Prathistta in deatil,Pathra Pooja, Dhoorvayukama Pooja,Pooja by differnt Flowers.What is provided here is the essential Pooja that would meet with the requirements of Vinayaka Chaturthi)
    Update the Name of the Year, Day, and Nakshatra  before continuing with the Pooja. This article was written some time back. The year and some other information may be updated.For general rules for performing pooja, Anganyasa and Karanyasa please google the search term +ramanan50)

    Om Suklambarathram Visnum…..Saanthaye

    Om Boo:

    Mamopaartha, Samastha Duritha Kshayathwara, Sri Parameswara Preethyartham, Sube Sobane Muhurththe, Aadhya Brahmanah,

    Dwwediya Paraarthe, Swetha Varaha kalpe, Vaivaswatha Manvanthare, Astavikum Sathithame,Kaliyuge,PradhamaePadhe,Jambooth Dweepe,Bharata Varshe,Bharaatk Kande,Mero: Dakshine Parswe Sahapthe,Aswin Varthamane,Vyaavarike,Prabhavaateenaam, Shasti yaah,

    Samvathsaraanam,Madhye,Nandana Naama Samvathsare,Dakshinaayane,Varsha Ritau,Kanyaa Maase,Sukla Pakshe,Chathurthyaam,Subathithau,Bowma Vaasara Yukthaayaam,Swathi Nakshatra Yukthyayaam,

    Suba Yoga, Suba Karana,Evanguna Viseshena Visishtaayaam,Asyaam,Chaturthyaam Suba Thithau,Mama, Janmaprapruthi, Etatathkshana paryandham,madhye Sambaavithaanaam,Sarveeshaam,Paapaanam,Sathya:Abedhanaarththam,Asmaakam,Saha Kudumbaanam,Kshema, Dairiya,Veerya ,Vijaya,Ayur Aaroogya, Aiswaryaanam Abhivruthyarththam,Samastha Mangala

    Avaapthyartham,Samastha Durithopa SaanthyarthamMaha Ganapathi Prasaadena, Gnana, Vairaagya,Sidhyartham  Sri Maha Ganapathi Poojaam karishye..

    Appohas prusya-wash hands with water from Panchapatra.

    Touch the Kumbam , which is  filled with water, covered with margosa Leaves,and decorated with Turmeric touched Cocoanut,Pushpam and

    ‘Kalasasya Muke Vishnu: Kande Rudra Samaastrita:

    Moole Thathrasthitau Brahma Madhye maatru Ganaa: Smruthaa

    Kushowdhu Saakara : Sarve Saptha Dweepa Vasunadara’

    Rik Vedoo Atha yajur Veda; Saama Vedooapya Atharvana: Angaisca Sahita: Sarve kalasaambu Sammasrita:

    Gangeca Yamunaiscaiva Godavari Saraswati

    Narmade Sindu Godavari Jalesmin Sannidhim Kuru

    Aayanthu Maha Ganapathi Poojaartham Duritha Kshaya Kaarakaa(Sprnikle Pooja Items with water from the kalasam-Sprinkle on your Head  as well-The Water in the Kalasam may be Sprinkled using Margosa Leaves in all the rooms except Bathrooms)

    Ring the Bell and

    Aagamaarthandu Devaanaam Gamanaarththandhu Rakshasaam, Kurve Kantaaravam Thatra Devathaahlaanchanam”

    Take Akshtai and Pushpa in Your Palms

    “ Karishye, Gananaathasya, Sarva Vratham Sampathkaram Subam

    Bhakthaanaam ishta varadham Sarva Mangala Kaaranam

    Eka Thantham Soorpa Karnam Gajavakthram  Chaturpujam

    Paasaankuchadharam Devam Dhyayeth Siddhi Vinayakam

    Dhyayeth Gajaananam Devam Thaptha Kaanchana sannibam

    Chaturbujam Mahaa Kaayam Sarvaaparana Pooshitham

    Asmin Gruhe Maha Ganapathim Aavahayaami

    Have The idol of Maha Ganapathy in front of You and offer Pushpam and if Pushpam is exhausted, use Akshata.

    “

    Gannanthva Ganapathikum havamahae;;;;Seetha saathanam.

    Asmin Hartithra Gruhe  SumukamMaha Ganapathmi Dhyayami,Aaavahayaami,-take water from Paancha patra and drop one uttarani water ina vessel after each mantra)

    Aasanam Samarppayaami, Paathyam Samarppayaami, Arkyam Samarppayaami,Aachamaneeyam Samarppayaami,Snaanam Samarppayaami,Snaanantharam Aachamanam Samarppayaamiyagyopaveedahm samarppayaami(adorn the idol with Yagyabaveeedha),Vastraartham Akshtathaan samarppayaami-Sprinkle Akshatai on the Bimba-

    Upaveethaarthaan Akshathaan samarppayaami,Gandhaan Dhaarayaami-apply sandawood paste to bimba

    Hairhtra Choornam Samarppayaami-apply Kumkuma

    Akshathaan Samarppayaami-Sprinkle Akshtatha

    Pushppani Poojayaami-start sprinkling  loose flowers on the Bimba.

    Om Sumukaaya namaha

    Eka Thanthaaya namah

    Kaplilaaya Namaha

    Gajakarnakaaya namah

    Lambodhraaya namaha

    Vikataaya namah

    Vigna Raajajaaya Namah

    Ganaadhipaaya Namah

    Dhoomaketave namah

    Ganaathyakshyaa namah

    Balachandraaya namah

    Gajaananaaya namh

    Vakrathundaaya namah

    Chhorppa karnaaya namah

    Herambaaya namaha

    Skandapoorvajaaya namah

    Maha Ganapathaye namah

    Now , Play this Link and continue the Pooja with Pushpam.

    Ganesha Astothra Sathanamavali

    After the Ashtotra is over..

    “Naanavitha parimal Pathra Pushpaani Samarppayaami

    Sprinkle Water in front of the idol wher you you want to place the Naivedyam.

    Show Agarbathi

    ” Dasadhravyam Samayuktham Sugandham Sumanoharm

    Dhoopam Darsayaami Devesa Sankruhaana Gajaanana

    Gajaananaaya Namah Dhoopam Aagrabayaami Dhoopaanantharam Aachamaneeyam Samarppayaami(Aaachamanam)

    Show Deepa

    “Saajyam Thrivarthi Samyuktham Vahinina Yojitham Maya

    Gruhaana Mangalam Deepam Thrilokya dhimiraabakam

    Uma Puthraaya Namah Deepam Darsayaami

    Naivedyam

    “

    Sprinkle water around Betel leaf ,Arecanut and plantains

    Mantra-Om bhoor Bhuvasuvah  Thathsa Vidur vareen yam Pargo Devasya Dheemahi, dhiyoyona Prochathayaath,Devasavithaha, Prasuva,Satyam Thavarthena Parishinchaami,Amruthhopastranamasi

    Om Praanayas Swaha

    Apaanayasswahaa

    Vyaanayas Swahaa

    Udhanaayas Swahaa

    Samaannayas Swaha

    Brahmane Swaha

    Maha Ganapathaye Namah

    Mothakkani, Laddukaani,Maashaaboopa,Kulaboopani,Saalyannam,Krythakula Payasam<naalikera kantathvayam,jambooplaani,Kapiththa palaani,kathalipallani,Etath Sarvam,Amrutham Maha Naivedyam,Nivedhayaami,Madhye MadhyeAmrutha Paanneeyam Samarppayaami

    Amrithaabithaanamasi

    Nivedhaanantharam aachamanam samarppayaami(Aachamya)

    Paaneeyam, Paavanam SreshtamGangaathisarithaahrutham

    HasthaPraskkshaalaarthaya Gruhaana Gana Nayaka

    Gana Nayakaya namah

    Hasthaprakshaalanaartham Paaneeyam Samarppayaami

    Pooki pala samaayuktham Naagavalli Thairyutham

    Karpoorna choorna samyutham Thaamboolam prathigruhyathaam

    Thaamboolam Samarppayaami

    Karpooraaharathi

    Neerajanam Surasresta Karpoora Kalitham Maya

    Gruhaana Karunaa Moorthe Gajaananana Namoosththe

    Gajaananaaya namah Neerajanam Samarppayaami

    Neerajanaaanthram Aachamanam samarppayaami

    Jaathi Champaka Punnaga Mallikaa Vakulaathbi

    Pushpaanjalim Prathhasyaami Gruhaana Dhravidhananana

    Dhravidhaaanaaya namh Pushpaanjalim Samarppayaami

    Yoppam Pushpam Veda Pushpavaan Prajaavan Pasuman Bavathi

    Chandramaavaa appam Pushpam Pushpavaan Prajaavaan pasumaan Bhavathi

    Mantra Pushpam Samarppayaami

    Chatram Samarppayaami

    Chamaram Samarppayaami

    Vyajanam samarppayaami

    Geetham Srvayaami

    Nruthyam Darsyaami

    Vaadhyam Gishayaami

    Aandhollikam Samarppayaami

    Samastha Rajopachara, Devatoopacharaan Samarppayammi

    Take pushpam in the Palms and go around yourself three times.

    yaani kaanicha paapani janmaanthra kruthaani cha

    Naanithaani Vinasyanthi Prathakshina pathe Pathe

    Offer the pushpa and perform Shaashtaanga Namskaara.

    “Namo namo Ganesaaya namsthe Viswaroopine

    namsthe Bonna DhanDhaaya Ganaathipaaya Namah

    Agajanana Padmaarkkam Gajananam agannisam

    Aneka Dhantham Bhakthanaam Eka Dhantham Upaasmahe

    Namsthe vigna karthrecha namasthe hara soonave

    Math vignam Hara DevechaVinayaka namoosthuthe

    Maha Ganapathaye namah

    Anantha Koti pradakshina namskaaran samarppayaami

    Prarthana

    “Praseetha Deva Devecha Praseetha gana Nayaka ,Eepsththam me varamDehi Mahaatman Mothakapriya Avignam Kurume Deva Sarve Kaaryeshu Sarvathaa.

    Aachmaya

    Swasthiprajaapyap Paripaalayannthaamnyaayeena maargena mahim mahessam

    Go brahmaneepya subamasthu Nithyam

    Lokaas samsathaath Sukino Bhavanthu

    Kayyena vaacha manasendriyarva Budyatmane prkruthe Swabhaavaath

    karoomi yathyath Sarvam Sriman Narayaneethi samarppayaami

    Om That sathu, Brahmaarppanamasthu.

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  • How To offer Food to God.Naivedyam,Thiruvaaradhanam

    English: made with rice, jaggery and ghee. മലയ...
    English: made with rice, jaggery and ghee. മലയാളം: അരിയും ശർക്കരയും ഉപയോഗിച്ചുള്ള പായസം ഓട്ടുരുളിയിൽ. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

    It is the practice of the Hindus to offer Food to God before taking food.

    The cooked Food is placed before the image /photo of God in a vessel,normally reserved only for this purpose.

    The vessel should be covered with a lid and a portion of the lid is to be open with the steam from the freshly cooked food,coming out.

    Then Water in a vessel is taken and in a specially designed Spoon and sprinkled around the vessel three times with the chanting of these Mantras.

    OM

    ‘Praanaaya swaahaa…

    Apaanaaya swaahaa…
    Vyaanaaya swaahaa…
    Udaanaaya swaahaa…
    Samaanaaya swaahaa…
    Brahmane swaahaa !

    Amruthostharanamasi”

    Food that can be offered as Naivedyam or Thiruvaaaradhanam.

    Only Vegetarian.

    Fruits,Nuts,Dry Fruits,Milk,Honey,Coconut,Betel Leaves with Arecanut.

    Of cooked foods ,any thing can be offered.

    Recommended is Cooked Rice in full(no part food in a plate) with Celery(Toor Dal and Ghee)

    The food should be prepared after taking bath.

    It is advisable to offer prayers before offering .

    If not possible, offering should be done before we partake food.

    Food that has been eaten or remnants should not be offered.

    Honey is the Best offering as it is said to be beyond impurity.

    Reasons for Offering to god.

    We eat things from the bounty of Nature.

    Offering to God is our  way of thanking Him.

    Note the Lord’s Prayer.

    ‘”Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come,your will be done,on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread,and forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors.And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.”

    Latin Liturgical version.

    Pater noster, qui es in caelis:sanctificetur Nomen Tuum;adveniat Regnum Tuum;fiat voluntas Tua,sicut in caelo, et in terra.Panem nostrum cotidianum da nobis hodie;et dimitte nobis debita nostra,sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris;et ne nos inducas in tentationem;sed libera nos a Malo”

    Hindu Sastras declare that eating Food without offering to God first amounts to Stealing.

    Another reason is that food which is made of natural Resources contain impurities.

    ( now we have chemicals as well)

    The food we eat is the result of the toils of many.

    We do not know what they have gone through to produce and we are not sure whether they have been adequately compensated.

    Their anguish will affect the their produce.

    When we offer food to God, He takes away the impurities and the consequences born out of anger and anguish of the producer.

    After all, we are because of what we think and  what we think is because of what we eat.

    ‘

    Naivedhya (Sanskrit: नैवेध्य) a Sanskrit word meaning supplication, is food offered to a Hindu deity as part of a worship ritual, before eating it. As such, tasting during preparation or eating the food before offering it to God is forbidden. The food is placed before a deity and prayers are offered. Then the food is consumed as a holy offering. The offerings may include cooked food, sugar cones, and fruits. Mostly, vegetarian food alone is offered to the deity and later distributed to the devotees who are present in the temple. Great care is taken when food is cooked for the deity. For some tribal-gods like Kali, animals, such as goats or roostersare slaughtered in the temple precincts and offered. Many orthodox Hindus offer cooked food or some fruits to a picture or idol of a deity before they eat it.

    Naivedhya is not necessarily a food offering to God and actually means ‘offering to God’ in the stricter sense of the words. It could be any offering, tangible or intangible. A resolution, a promise or even a willingness to do, perform or restrict from certain things can also be connoted as offering to God.

    God, prayers and wishes are more a belief and hence an offering to God is an extension of this belief. However, one needs to differentiate Naivedhya from ‘Prasad‘. Prasad is actually what one get from the God. The meaning of these words is usually attributed to food as we invariably offer to and receive from the house of Gods in the form of eatables.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naivedyam

    Importance of Bhagavad ArAdhanam by Srimad ParavAkkOttai Andavan, Sri Gopaladesika

  • Sri Rama Navami Pooja Details with Mantras.

    Sri Rama Navami Pooja Details with Mantras.

    Chaitra Sukla Paksha Navami is treated as Rama Navami. Rama Navami is the ninth day of the waxing phase of the moon in the month of Chaitram as per Telugu calendar.

     
     
     
    Rama Navami Madhyahna Muhurat – 11:07 AM to 01:35 PM
    Duration – 02 Hours 28 Mins
    Sita Navami on Tuesday, May 10, 2022
    Rama Navami Madhyahna Moment – 12:21 PM
    Navami Tithi Begins – 01:23 AM on Apr 10, 2022
    Navami Tithi Ends – 03:15 AM on Apr 11, 2022

    https://www.drikpanchang.com/dashavatara/rama-navami/rama-navami-date-time.html

     

    The Coronation of Lord Sri Rama

    LordRama Pattabhishekam Image credit . http://www.starsai.com/wp-content/uploads/sri-rama-pattabhishekam.jpg

    There are two dates due to the Thithi(waxing and waning of the Moon) and the Star in which Lord Rama is born.

    .

    Thithi(Navami) might fall on one day,the Nakshatra((Punarvasu) on another day.

    Lord Rama’s Nakshatra is Punarvasu, Thithi is Navami.

    (The dates differ because of the practice in following different systems of the Almanac.)

     

    If people follow Sauram(who follow Stars,more specifically the movement of the Sun-Solar calendar,Saura Manasa).

    They give importance to the Star , Punarvasu,which is prevails for major portion of the Day.

    For conducting occasions by Star , the Star must be prevalent for the major portion of the day, while for

    Thithi, the balance, that is the least presence on the Day is to be observed – Chandra Maanasam).

    That Lord Rama was a historical figure and not a figment of imagination is proved.

    Please read my Blog on the Route Taken by Lord Rama.

    Two names , among the pantheon of Hindu Gods have the Pranavam OM,The Ultimate Reality, in their names.

    One is UMA, consort of Lord Siva and another is Lord Rama.

    That is the reason why Uma asks of Lord Siva (as if she does not know-for our benefit) the name which can deliver the results of Lord Vishnu’s Sahasranama.

    Lord Siva Replies it is Rama.

    (‘kenopaayena laguna……

    Sri Rama Ramethi….)-Sri Vishnu Sahasra Namam)

    Following is the procedure for performing Sri Rama Navami Pooja.

    The Full Sankalpa Text.

    Aadhya Brahmanah,

    Dwdheeya Paraarthe,

    Swetha Varaha Kalpe,

    Vaivaswatha Manvantare,

    Astavikum Sathi tha me.

    Kali Yuge,

    Pradhame padhe.

    Jambooth Dweepe,

    Bharata Varshe,

    Bharata Kande,

    Merooh,

    Dakshine parsve for those south of India) Sahapthe,

    Asmin,

    Varthamane,

    Vyavahaarike,

    Prabhavaathi,

    Shasti Savastharaanam,

    Madhye …….(name of the year) nama samvathsare

    Dakshinaayane /Uttarayane(movement of the SUN to Cancer to Capricorn),

    …….(Name of the season among the six seasons), Ritau,

    …..(Name of The Month),

    …….pakshe(indicate the Waxing and Waning of the Moon)

    Punya Thithou,

    …..(mention the Day) ”Vaasara Yukthaayaam

    …mention the Nakshatra/Star Yukthaayaam.

    Asmaakam Saha Kudumbaanaam,

    Kshema, Dhairya,, Veerya, Vijaya, Ayur, Arogya, Aiswarya Naam,Dharma ,Artha, Kama, Moksha,

    Chatur vith pala purushaartyartham,

    ..mention Gotra(your lineage ( there will be three in number-this is called ‘Pravaram- the details are posted separaetely)

    ..mention you christened Name”

    For more details on Sankalpam, please refer my blog on Sarasvati Pooja and make necessary changes-Kara nama Samvatsaram,Punarvasu,Ashtami/Navami)

    Astothram. Click The Link below.

    http://www.raaga.com/play/?id=90030

    Panakam ,Neer More along with regular fruits etc may be offered.

    Advisable to do Seetha Astothram as well.

    Use this Link to convert into your Time Zone.

    Rama Astothra Text.

    108 Names of Lord Rama / Shree Rama Ashtothram

    OM shriiraamaaya Namaha
    OM raamabhadraaya Namaha
    OM raamachandraaya Namaha
    OM shaashvataaya Namaha
    OM raajiivalochanaaya Namaha
    OM shriimate Namaha
    OM raajendraaya Namaha
    OM raghupu.ngavaaya Namaha
    OM jaanakiivallabhaaya Namaha
    OM jaitraaya Namaha
    OM jitaamitraaya Namaha
    OM janaardanaaya Namaha
    OM vishvaamitrapriyaaya Namaha
    OM daantaaya Namaha
    OM sharaNatraaNa tatparaaya Namaha
    OM vaalipramathanaaya Namaha
    OM vaagmine Namaha
    OM satyavaache Namaha
    OM satyavikramaaya Namaha
    OM satyavrataaya Namaha
    OM vratadharaaya Namaha
    OM sadaahanumadaashritaaya Namaha
    OM kausaleyaaya Namaha
    OM kharadhva.nsine Namaha
    OM viraadhavadhapaNDitaaya Namaha
    OM vibhiishhaNa paritraatre Namaha
    OM harakodaNDa kha.nDanaaya Namaha
    OM saptataala prabhettre Namaha
    OM dashagriiva shiroharaaya Namaha
    OM jaamadgnya mahaadarpadalanaaya Namaha
    OM taaTakaantakaaya Namaha
    OM vedaantasaaraaya Namaha
    OM vedaatmane Namaha
    OM bhavarogasya bheshhajaaya Namaha
    OM duushhaNa trishiro hantre Namaha
    OM trimuurtaye Namaha
    OM triguNaatmakaaya Namaha
    OM trivikramaaya Namaha
    OM trilokaatmane Namaha
    OM puNyachaaritrakiirtanaaya Namaha
    OM trilokaraxakaaya Namaha
    OM dhanvine Namaha
    OM danDakaaraNya puNyakRite Namaha
    OM ahalyaa shaapa shamanaaya Namaha
    OM pitRi bhaktaaya Namaha
    OM varapradaaya Namaha
    OM jitendriyaaya Namaha
    OM jitakrodhaaya Namaha
    OM jitaamitraaya Namaha
    OM jagadgurave Namaha
    OM Rixa vaanara sa.nghaatine Namaha
    OM chitrakuuTa samaashrayaaya Namaha
    OM jayanta traaNa varadaaya Namaha
    OM sumitraaputra sevitaaya Namaha
    OM sarvadevaadi devaaya Namaha
    OM mRitavaanar jiivitaaya Namaha
    OM maayaamaariichahantre Namaha
    OM mahaadevaaya Namaha
    OM mahaabhujaaya Namaha
    OM sarvadevastutaaya Namaha
    OM saumyaaya Namaha
    OM brahmaNyaaya Namaha
    OM munisaMstutaaya Namaha
    OM mahaa yogine Namaha
    OM mahodaraaya Namaha
    OM sugriivepsita raajyadaaya Namaha
    OM sarvapuNyaadhika phalaaya Namaha
    OM smRita sarvaagha naashanaaya Namaha
    OM aadipurushhaaya Namaha
    OM paramapurushhaaya Namaha
    OM mahaapurushhaaya Namaha
    OM puNyodayaaya Namaha
    OM dayaasaaraaya Namaha
    OM puraaNapurushhottamaaya Namaha
    OM smitavaktraaya Namaha
    OM mitabhaashhiNe Namaha
    OM puurvabhaashhiNe Namaha
    OM raaghavaaya Namaha
    OM anantaguNa gaMbhiiraaya Namaha
    OM dhiiroddaattaguNottamaaya Namaha
    OM maayaamaanushha charitraaya Namaha
    OM mahaadevaadipuujitaaya Namaha
    OM setukRite Namaha
    OM jitavaaraashaye Namaha
    OM sarvatiirthamayaaya Namaha
    OM haraye Namaha
    OM shyaamaa.ngaaya Namaha
    OM sundaraaya Namaha
    OM shuuraaya Namaha
    OM piitavaasase Namaha
    OM dhanurdharaaya Namaha
    OM sarvayaGYaadhipaaya Namaha
    OM yajvane Namaha
    OM jaraamaraNavarjitaaya Namaha
    OM vibhiishhaNa pratishhThaatre Namaha
    OM sarvaavaguNavarjitaaya Namaha
    OM paramaatmane Namaha
    OM parasmai brahmaNe Namaha
    OM sachchidaananda vigrihaaya Namaha
    OM parasmai jyotishhe Namaha
    OM parasmai dhaamne Namaha
    OM paraakaashaaya Namaha
    OM paraatparaaya Namaha
    OM pareshaaya Namaha
    OM paaragaaya Namaha
    OM paaraaya Namaha
    OM sarvadevaatmakaaya parasmai Namaha

    Sri Rama Navami Date Converter.

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  • What is VishnuPathi?Details and Dates of Vishnupathi in 2012.

    Vishnupathi is as Holy as The Pradosha.

    Pradosha is on the 13th day of the Lunar calendar

    Vishnupathi is on the days when a new month is born as per Tamil Calendar.(selected months)

    This corresponds to the Gregorian Calendar Months February,May,August and November.

    These days are to be observed by Bhajans, Poojas and Parayans during the time indicated for Vishnupathi for every year in the Panchanga.

    Vishnu with Lakshmi
    Lord Vishnu with Sri Lakshmi

    Visnupathi Days/Times for the year 2012 are as follows.

    Kumbha Sankramana Vishnupathi Februray 13, 2012.

    Vrishaba Sankramana Vishnupathi May 14,2012.

    Simha Sankramana Vishnupati August 16,2012.

    Vrichika Sankramana Vishnupathi November 16,2012.

    The time is normally between 2.30 am to 2 hours afer Sunrise.

    Please check Panchanga.

    There are temples where one is recommended to worship.

    For details, check the Link.

    http://www.agasthiar.org/a/vpfeb2011.htm

    You might check their Publication Agasthya Vijayam.

    Sage Sathyaseela was ,because of his vow to speak the Truth at all times, became  responsible for the death of a cow.

    He was reborn as Sage Sajjana for the sin of being the cause the cow’s death,  when he had his hands cut off for no fault of his own.

    In the next birth he was accorded the greatest benevolence by Lord Vittala through the King

    This happened in the Vishupathi Punyakala.

    In another instance Lord Brahma, presuming that Lord Krishna was entwined in Maya because of his proximity to Gopikaas thus forgetting he was The Lord,(to remind the Lord He was The Lord) hid the Gopikaas and the Cows only to find that the Creation was going on as usual from Lord Krishna’s Flute when he started playing it.

    This yet another instance of Lord Krishna performing Nishkaamya karma.

    For more information on this subject please refer Agasthya Vijayam of march 1994 and may 1994 or check the Link provided above.

    Panchanga for 2012-2013.

    http://www.astroica.com/calendars/hindu-calendar.php?yr=2013&mth=1&lang=en&bc=1