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believed to have enjoyed the rainy season of the month while playing on a swing. The celebration commemorating the event usually starts on Ekadashi (four days before Purnima) and ends with Jhulan yatra on Gamha Purnima. The murtis of Radha-Krishna are decorated and placed on a swing (jhulan) on the day.[35]
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In parts of Central India such as Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, the Purnima day is celebrated as Kajari Purnima. The festivities start on Navami (ninth day) after Amavasya, and ends on the full moon day. Women, who have sons, perform various rituals on the day.[36]
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In parts of Gujarat, the Purnima day marks the event of Pavitropana. On this day, people perform puja to worship Shiva.[37][38][39] Cotton threads or strands of grass are soaked in panchagavya, and tied around a lingam.[40]
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Pola [edit]Pola is a festival celebrated in parts of Maharashtra. It is a thanksgiving festival celebrated to honor the oxen, which had helped with the farming activities.[41]
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Others [edit]On the Ekadashi (11th day) thithi, Vaishnavas in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan celebrate the birth of Pushti marga, the path of grace. Vallabhacharya offered a sacred thread (pavitra soothan) to god Krishna on this day. To commemorate this, divine threads are offered to devotees on the day.[42][43]
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On the Dwitiya thithi, Raghavendra Swami Punyathithi is observed, which commemorates the day when Hindu saint Raghavendra Tirtha, who advocated Madhvacharya's Dvaita philosophy, achieved moksha in 1671 CE.[44]
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Yatras [edit]The annual Kanwar Yatra is held during the month, when devotees of Shiva, known as Kanwarias, travel by foot to various Hindu pilgrimage places such as Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in Uttarakhand to fetch holy water from the Ganges.[45]
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During Shravani mela, thousands of pilgrims walk about 100 km (62 mi), carrying water, from the Ganges from Sultanganj in Bihar to Deoghar in Jharkhand.[46]
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0 डिग्री से लेकर 360 डिग्री तक सारे नक्षत्रों का नामकरण इस प्रकार किया गया है- अश्विनी, भरणी, कृत्तिका, रोहिणी, मृगशिरा, आर्द्रा, पुनर्वसु, पुष्य, अश्लेषा, मघा, पूर्वा फाल्गुनी, उत्तरा फाल्गुनी, हस्त, चित्रा, स्वाति, विशाखा, अनुराधा, ज्येष्ठा, मूल, पूर्वाषाढ़ा, उत्तराषाढ़ा, श्रवण, धनिष्ठा, शतभिषा, पूर्वा भाद्रपद, उत्तरा भाद्रपद और रेवती। 28वां नक्षत्र अभिजीत है।
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आइए जानते हैं श्रवण नक्षत्र में जन्मे जातक का भविष्यफल। 'श्रवण' का अर्थ होता है 'सुनना' और जो सुना गया है। उत्तराषाढ़ा और धनिष्ठा के बीच में श्रवण नक्षत्र होता है। नक्षत्र मंडल में इसका 22वां स्थान है। इस नक्षत्र में राज्याभिषेक, गृह निर्माण, प्रकाशन, ध्वजारोहण, नामकरण आदि कार्य शुभ होते हैं।
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श्रवण नक्षत्र : श्रवण नक्षत्र का स्वामी शनि ग्रह है। श्रवण नक्षत्र के चारों चरण मकर राशि में स्थित होते हैं जिसके कारण इस नक्षत्र पर मकर राशि और इस राशि के स्वामी ग्रह शनि का भी प्रभाव पड़ता है। इसके कारण जातक पर शनि और चंद्र का प्रभाव जीवनभर बना रहता है। श्रवण नक्षत्र का वर्ण शूद्र, गण देव और गुण राजसिक है। श्रवण नक्षत्र में उत्पन्न जातक की जन्म राशि मकर तथा राशि स्वामी शनि, वर्ण वैश्य, वश्य पहले चरण में चतुष्पद तथा अंतिम तीन चरणों में जलचर, योनि वानर, महावैर योनि मेढ़ा, गण देव तथा नाड़ी अंत्य है।
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* प्रतीक : कान, श्रुति * रंग : हलका नीला * अक्षर : क * वृक्ष : अकवन * नक्षत्र स्वामी : चंद्र * राशि
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स्वामी : शनि * देवता : विष्णु और सरस्वती * शारीरिक गठन : गठीला बदन, सुंदर चेहरा * भौतिक सुख : भूमि और भवन का मालिक
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सकारात्मक पक्ष : श्रवण नक्षत्र के जातक बुद्धिमान होते हैं तथा ये जातक अपनी बुद्धिमता का प्रयोग करके जीवन के अनेक क्षेत्रों में सफलता अर्जित करते हैं। श्रवण नक्षत्र में जन्म होने से जातक कृतज्ञ, सुंदर, दाता, सर्वगुण संपन्न, लक्ष्मीवान, पंडित, धनवान और विख्यात होता है।
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श्रवण नक्षत्र के जातक सामाजिक व्यवहार में कुशल होते हैं तथा ऐसे जातक बहुत से मित्र बनाते हैं और बहुत सी समूह गतिविधियों में हिस्सा भी लेते हैं। व्यापार में क्रय- विक्रय से लाभ उठाने वाला, भूमि संबंधी कार्यों में निपुण एवं धार्मिक कार्यों में उत्साह दिखाने वाला होता है। ये प्रौद्योगिकी, इंजीनियरिंग, तेल, पेट्रोलियम से संबंधित व्यवसाय भी अच्छी तरह से कर सकते हैं।
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नकारात्मक पक्ष : यदि शनि और चंद्र की स्थिति ठीक नहीं है तो ऐसा जातक क्रोधी, कंजूस, मननशील, सावधान रहने वाला कुछ-कुछ भय-शंकित रहने वाला, लापरवाह, आलसी होता है। शनि और चंद्र कुंडली में एक ही जगह है, तो संपूर्ण जीवन संघर्षमय रहता है। ऐसे में हनुमानजी की शरण में रहना ही बेहतर है। शराब, मांस आदि व्यसनों से दूर रहना जरूरी है।
Meaning & Translation
Verse 1
It is believed that during this time, Radha and Krishna enjoyed the rainy season by playing on a swing. The celebration for this event typically begins on Ekadashi, four days before Purnima, and concludes with the Jhulan Yatra on Gamha Purnima. On this day, the idols of Radha-Krishna are adorned and placed on a swing (jhulan).
Verse 2
In regions of Central India, including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand, the Purnima (full moon) day is observed as Kajari Purnima. The celebrations commence on Navami, the ninth day after Amavasya, and conclude on the full moon. On this day, women who have sons perform various special rituals.
Verse 3
In certain areas of Gujarat, the Purnima day is celebrated as Pavitropana. On this occasion, devotees conduct puja to worship Lord Shiva. Cotton threads or blades of grass are steeped in panchagavya (a mixture of five products from a cow) and then tied around a Shiva lingam.
Verse 4
Pola is a festival observed in parts of Maharashtra. It is a thanksgiving celebration dedicated to honoring oxen, recognizing their crucial role in agricultural activities.
Verse 5
On the Ekadashi (11th lunar day), Vaishnavites in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan commemorate the birth of Pushti Marga, the path of divine grace. On this day, Vallabhacharya offered a sacred thread (pavitra soothan) to Lord Krishna. To honor this event, divine threads are distributed to devotees.
Verse 6
On the Dwitiya (second lunar day), Raghavendra Swami Punyathithi is observed. This day commemorates the attainment of moksha (liberation) in 1671 CE by the Hindu saint Raghavendra Tirtha, a proponent of Madhvacharya's Dvaita philosophy.
Verse 7
The annual Kanwar Yatra takes place during this month, where devotees of Lord Shiva, called Kanwarias, undertake a foot pilgrimage to various Hindu holy sites like Haridwar, Gaumukh, and Gangotri in Uttarakhand to collect sacred water from the Ganges River.
Verse 8
During the Shravani Mela, thousands of pilgrims walk approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles), carrying water from the Ganges River, from Sultanganj in Bihar to Deoghar in Jharkhand.
Verse 9
The naming of all nakshatras from 0 degrees to 360 degrees has been done as follows: Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Moola, Purvashadha, Uttarashadha, Shravana, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati. The 28th nakshatra is Abhijit.
Verse 10
Let's know the future predictions for individuals born in Shravana Nakshatra. 'Shravana' means 'to listen' and 'that which has been heard'. Shravana Nakshatra is located between Uttarashadha and Dhanishtha. It holds the 22nd position in the constellation circle. Activities like coronation, house construction, publishing, flag hoisting, and naming ceremonies are considered auspicious in this nakshatra.
Verse 11
Shravana Nakshatra: The ruling planet of Shravana Nakshatra is Saturn. All four padas (quarters) of Shravana Nakshatra are located in the Capricorn zodiac sign, due to which this nakshatra is also influenced by Capricorn and its ruling planet, Saturn. Because of this, the influence of Saturn and Moon remains on the native throughout life. The Varna (caste) of Shravana Nakshatra is Shudra, Gana (class) is Deva, and Guna (quality) is Rajasic. For individuals born in Shravana Nakshatra, the birth sign is Capricorn and its lord is Saturn, Varna is Vaishya, Vashya (subordination) is quadruped in the first pada and aquatic in the last three padas, Yoni (animal symbol) is Vanar (monkey), Mahavair Yoni (great enemy symbol) is Medha (ram), Gana is Deva, and Nadi is Antya.
Verse 12
* Symbol: Ear, Hearing (Shruti) * Color: Light Blue * Letter: Ka * Tree: Akavan (Calotropis gigantea) * Nakshatra Lord: Moon * Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (implied from previous verse)
Verse 13
Ruling Planet: Saturn * Deities: Vishnu and Saraswati * Physical build: Muscular body, beautiful face * Material comforts: Owner of land and property
Verse 14
Positive aspects: Natives of Shravana Nakshatra are intelligent, and they achieve success in many areas of life by using their intelligence. Being born in Shravana Nakshatra makes a person grateful, beautiful, generous, endowed with all virtues, prosperous, learned, wealthy, and famous.
Verse 15
Natives of Shravana Nakshatra are skilled in social behavior, making many friends and participating in numerous group activities. They profit from buying and selling in business, are adept in land-related work, and show enthusiasm in religious activities. They can also do well in professions related to technology, engineering, oil, and petroleum.
Verse 16
Negative aspects: If the positions of Saturn and Moon are not favorable, such a native can be angry, stingy, contemplative, cautious, somewhat fearful, careless, and lazy. If Saturn and Moon are in the same house in the horoscope, the entire life remains full of struggle. In such a situation, taking refuge in Hanumanji is better. It is necessary to stay away from addictions like alcohol and meat.
✨Spiritual Benefits
Spiritual joy, ancestral blessings, prosperity, devotion, purification, cultural preservation, and fulfillment of desires.
📜About this Katha
This section, brought to you by shyamstuti.in, delves into the rich tapestry of festivals celebrated during the auspicious Shravan month. It highlights various regional observances, including the joyous Jhulan Yatra dedicated to Radha-Krishna, the maternal rituals of Kajari Purnima, the Shiva worship of Pavitropana, and the thanksgiving festival of Pola. It also touches upon the spiritual significance of Pushti marga's birth and the revered Kanwar Yatra, showcasing the diverse spiritual practices across India during this sacred period.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the spiritual significance of Shravana Amavasya?
Shravana Amavasya, also known as Hariyali Amavasya, holds deep spiritual significance for ancestral worship (Pitru Tarpan) and seeking blessings for progeny and prosperity. It is believed that performing rituals on this day appeases ancestors and brings peace to the family.
How do the various festivals in Shravan month contribute to spiritual growth?
The festivals in Shravan, such as Jhulan Yatra, Kajari Purnima, and Pavitropana, offer diverse paths for spiritual growth. They encourage devotion through worship of deities like Radha-Krishna and Shiva, foster community bonding, and reinforce cultural values, leading to inner peace and spiritual upliftment.
What is the importance of the Kanwar Yatra during Shravan?
The Kanwar Yatra is a significant pilgrimage during Shravan where devotees, known as Kanwarias, undertake a barefoot journey to fetch holy Ganges water. This arduous journey symbolizes penance, devotion to Lord Shiva, and purification, believed to grant wishes and cleanse sins.