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Introduction
An engagement is a promise to marry. It is also known as a betrothal. The occasion for formalizing an engagement and announcing the same to the society is known as an Engagement Ceremony. It is a fun-filled pre-wedding ritual. The period from the engagement to the wedding is known as Courtship and the to-be husband and wife are referred to as betrothed, fiancé-fiancée, or engaged to be married. It is one of the most beautiful periods in a couple’s life as they meet each other to get to know each other better. It is a formally permitted period of dating in an arranged marriage.

Importance and Significance of Engagement Puja
The bride and the groom are chosen by each other and their families by various methods such as common acquaintances or matrimonial platforms. Horoscopes are matched to check compatibility. The families along with the couple agree to announce it to the entire world through a celebration. The Engagement Puja is organised so that all the Gods and Goddesses bless the couple for the most momentous occasion of their life and also for their happy life together after that. It is also known as Ring Ceremony because the couple exchanges rings. Other names for engagement puja include sagai, roka, chunni, Nishchitartham, mangni, kurmai etc.

Benefits of Engagement Puja
Any Puja is done to improve the harmony, peace and happiness in our lives; so does an engagement puja.

Many versions of the engagement puja also include the Graha Shanti Havan, it safeguards not only the couple but also both the families.
The engagement puja is a predecessor to the Vivah Puja and is done to bring a deeper and loving understanding between the couple and also their families.
Because it is connected to astrology, this Puja understands the placement and movement of various planets and their effects on the couple and their marriage.
Occasions to do Engagement Puja
The engagement ceremony is always held before the wedding ceremony. The gap could be that of years, months, days or even hours.
Many communities, in fact, hold the engagement puja on the same day as the Vivah puja, just a few hours before the latter.
Engagement Puja Vidhi (Procedure)
The bride’s side gives presents to the groom’s side and the groom’s side in return brings suhag related items for the bride like an outfit along with accessories.
The to-be bride then dresses up in these items and sits for the engagement puja.
The pandit then makes the couple and both sets of parents sit for the puja. Some pandits also make sure that the respective siblings are seated in the front. In many communities the groom and his father officially ask for the bride’s hand from her father.
The bride’s father then accepts the proposal.
The couple then seeks the blessings of the divine deities to bless their union.
A Ganesh puja is conducted.
The feet of the bride and the groom are washed by the members from the other side.
The ladies on the groom’s side conduct the aarti of the girl and place auspicious items like coconut, haldi, kumkum, akshata, mishri etc. in the to-be bride’s lap.
In many communities a chunni is placed over the bride’s head.
The bride and the groom then exchange rings and flowers.
They are then asked to seek blessings from the elders.
The pandit announces the engagement formally and the guests congratulate the couple and their families.

Janam din puja
Birthday is the most special day in everyone’s life. It is the day when we marked our presence in the world. While most of us believe in celebrating our birthday with cutting of a cake and a party, what we all must remember is to throw a party for the Almighty as well. A party for the Almighty??? Sounds bizarre right? Well, by a party for the Almighty, we mean a pooja or a ritual to thank Him for giving us this life… Let us now know all about a birthday pooja or a janamdin pooja.
Why is Janam din Pooja conducted?
A janam din puja or Birthday Pooja is performed in order to seek the blessings and thank the Istha or your preferred God. This janam din puja is performed in order to remove obstacles and to have a prosperous year ahead. Janamdin Puja is generally conducted on the date of birth and is recommended as it is believed to increase one’s life. It is also said that when you conduct this pooja, prosperity is likely to come your way and happiness fills your life and growth in terms of career and studies is likely to happen.
Who can perform the pooja?
Janamdin pooja can be performed by you or by groups directly or with the help of a priest who will pray on your behalf. Pooja or rituals are based on the tradition of offerings made by you to the God and seeking the blessings in return.
What does Janamdin Pooja Include?
A Janamdin pooja includes the name, Gotrauchanran and Abhishek or holy bath of any deity of your choice. The priests will perform the puja as per the vedic rituals based on your birth details provided by you. Once the pooja is over, you will receive the pooja prasad, an energised Rudraksha, Yantra and photos.

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Introduction
The birth of a child in this material universe is a resultant action of the deeds which he has been doing over his past lives. Some are sinful and some are pious to the level of Karma. Unless the human being transcends the path of fruitive activities or Sakaam Karma, he has to take birth in this material universe again and again.
As stated in Bhagwad Gita (9.21)
“When they have thus enjoyed heavenly sense pleasure, they return to this mortal planet again. Thus, through the Vedic principles, they achieve only flickering happiness.”
This shows that one who is promoted to those higher planetary systems enjoys a longer duration of life and better facilities for sense enjoyment, yet one is not allowed to stay there forever. One is again sent back to this earthly planet upon finishing the resultant fruits of pious activities.
He who has not attained perfection of knowledge, as indicated in the Vedanta sutra (janmady asya yatah), or, in other words, he who fails to understand Krishna, the cause of all causes, becomes baffled in achieving the ultimate goal of life and is thus subjected to the routine of being promoted to the higher planets and then again coming down, as if situated on a Ferris wheel which sometimes goes up and sometimes comes down.
And hence, when he is born on this planet earth, he has some destiny of his own which is indicated by the planets and constellations at the time of his birth. These planetary arrangements verily decide the fate of the child.
Gand Mool Nakshatras
As per the treatises of Astrology or Jyotish shastras, there are 27 nakshatras or constellations which are the 27 equal divisions of the lunar path. The path treaded by the moon in the year is equally divided into 27 divisions and each sector comprises of a Nakshatra which is further divided into four charanasor the four steps.
Out of 27, the ones ruled by the planets Mercury and Ketu are the ones which are termed as Gand Mool Nakshatras.
The nakshatras which come under Gand mool are:

Ashwani
Ashlesha
Magha
Revati
Jyestha
Moola
These six are termed as Gand mool nakshatras and their presence is not so auspicious for the child. Mool, Jyesth and Ashlesha are more inauspicious. As per the authority of ‘Jyotish Tatwa‘, the starting 5 hours of Ashwini, Magha and Moola and ending 5 hours of Ashlesha, Jyeshth and Revati are called “Gand Mool Nakshatras”
Cause of concern about them
As per the various acharyas of Jyotish Shastra, the child born in these nakshatras is inauspicious and has to face a lot of obstacles in the life. If left untreated by suitable pujas and remedies which are not very cumbersome, the child may have to face the wrath of the malefic planets in a higher degree.
From the childhood till his old age, he has to face problems related to health, education, society, career, jobs, marriage, finance, property, positivity, mind and other aspects of his life.
He might have to struggle very hard and still might land up in situations where he would be given the least priority. Since this is an arishta yoga, the person might not be able to get the desired strength to cope up with all this.
And not only the child, the family members also have to suffer along with him. Due to this dosha, there can be troubles for the cattle, heart, maternal uncle, elder brother, spouse, father and mother.

About this puja
The Gand Mool Nakshatra shanti puja is specially meant fornegating the bad effects of Gand Mool nakshatras prevailing at the time of birth of an individual. As per the standard practice by the acharyas, it is seen that the puja is done within 27 days after the child is born so as to alleviate him from the bad effects.
Since the puja is very simple yet effective and essential for the budding child, the delay should be minimized in order to ensure the safety and sanity of the child so that his sweetness becomes sweeter over time.
Gand Mool Nakshatra Shanti puja aims at correcting and pacifying the presiding deities of the nakshatras through various processes mentioned in the scriptures.
How this puja is performed?
As per the horoscope made by the expert acharyas and pandits, the time and the date is selected for the devotee, which is based upon the zodiac signs and other planetary combinations of the person’s chart. Generally, this puja is conducted either on the birthday of the person as per the Hindu system of Tithis, not the Gregorian calendar or the day of nakshatra.

On the day of the puja, the highly qualified acharyas using the siddha mantra and empowered samagris for the puja perform the desired puja and using specially researched and authentic mantras, they create an atmosphere of positivity which the person can himself feel.
It comprises of Ayushya homa, Mrityunjaya homa, Navagraha Dosha Puja, Sapta Chiranjeevi Puja, Pran Prathista, Shodashopachara poojan, Namavali, Brihad mantra Japa, Poornahuti, Homa and Visarjan which in turn are done by our special Brahmins who have been chanting mantras and doing pujas for years, performing great austerities and getting the fruit by making them siddha.

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A highly qualified pandit trained in Hindu Shastras will conduct your puja. We have Acharyas from biggest religious organisations, educational institutes, Sanskrit Vidyapeethss, highly revered priests from our center. We have all educated and verified astrologers associated with Shubhpuja.

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After you have made the booking, we will send you a confirmation email about your puja details
This puja is fully customized for you with your details and objectives to be achieved from the puja
We will send you a list of do’s and don’ts to be observed by you for the Puja. You can attend the puja LIVE through the link provided by us and we will share the puja location and details
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Bhoomi simply means ground. Bhoomi puja is the thus the honour, worship and devotional respects being paid to the Bhoomi. Bhoomi, in Hinduism, points to Bhooma Devi, Mother Earth portrayed as a Goddess. Any site needs the blessing of the Vasthu Devata, to ensure that the structure to be erected has his permission and it ultimately leads to prosperity.

It thus can be interpreted as the ceremony performed to honour Mother Earth and the Vasthu Devata, before one erects any kind of structure or brings about any change to the ground below and the site surroundings; we seek their permission and blessings.

The Vedas have exceptional sutras and psalms to conciliate the different energies surrounding us. Through this puja, following the Vedic rituals, we assimilate that energy present in the Bhoomi, the specific site of the puja, reduce/ moderate the effects of negative vibes and thereby benefit from the overall positivity of the natural elements.
Bhoomi Puja is performed typically before the construction of any structure. It is performed in accordance with Vasthu Shastra. The Vasthu Devata is also invoked during the puja and prayers offered. The puja rituals are performed on an auspicious date chosen, presided over by a pujari. While Mondays and Thursdays are considered most ideal for the puja, Tuesdays, Sundays and Saturdays are avoided.

It is also to be noted that the puja always performed in the north-east corner of the site. Why? Because, as per the Vasthu Shastra, the Vasthu Purush’s body and organs are connected to the site/building. The layout of his organs indicate the importance of each of the 8 directions. Following such, his head is in the north east corner. It is said to be occupied by the Graha Budha (Mercury) ruled over by Lord Shiva. Any work involving one’s mental abilities, worship and such are hence best done in this corner.

A pit is dug in such corner of the puja site, a Kalash, duly organized with the prescribed elements, placed therein and the Devata is invoked there and prayers are offered.

The puja normally starts with Ganesh Puja, involves performing Navagraha Puja, Shodasa Matrika Puja and in some cases a Vishwakarma puja. The rituals of sharkarma, Sankalpam, Devi puja, Bhoomi abhisinchan, pran prathishta and manglik dravyasthapana are involved in the process.

Bhoomi Puja Vidhi may be structured in various ways, to accommodate the requirements and circumstances of the devotee on whose behalf it is to be performed. The puja can additionally include recitals/ havans such as chanting of Bhuh Sooktha, performance of Sudarshana Puja or Kaalabhairava Puja and Bagalamukhi Brahmastra Puja.

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Before starting a new Business venture or moving into a new office space, it’s highly recommended to perform an Office Puja. The New Business Puja provided by us includes Ganesha Puja, Maha Lakshmi Puja and Navagraha Puja and Homa. Lord Ganesha is the remover of obstacles and worshiping him brings good fortune in one’s professional and personal life. He is also worshipped to gain knowledge and wisdom. Worshipping Ganesha first assures you purification of the place and also the minds of the devotees.
Maha Lakshmi is the goddess of Wealth and the symbol of beauty, purity, auspiciousness and fertility. Maha Lakshmi protects the devotees from any money related worries and bad luck. Navagraha Puja is performed to remove any Dristhi Dosha and negativity from the premises. This Puja guarantees a successful, positive energy environment and upliftment in a new business or venture.

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Namakaran Puja or Naming ceremony is a highly propitious occasion of utmost importance for Hindus. This is one of first religious ceremony that one participates as a child. This ceremony is conducted not just for formally naming the child but also to seek blessings from various Gods and to initiate the child into the religion. The puja is held at home or in a temple premises where the Purohit offers prayers to all the Gods and elements and entreats them to bless and protect the child. Usually if the child’s horoscope is written, it is also placed in front of the deity for blessings.

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Maha Shivaratri, which means the Great Night of Lord Shiva, is performed on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the auspicious month of Phalgun. As per English Calendar this festival generally falls in the month of February/March on a no moon day. It is also known as Shiva Chaudas and is considered a very prominent day for Shiva Pujan and Shakti Pujan. It is the day marked for the worship of Shiva & Shakti to seek their blessings.
Rurabhishek Puja and Rudrabhisk Puja with Mrityunjaya Havan are auspicious Pujas performed on Maha Shivratri. Rudra is a fierce avatar of Lord Shiva and is believed to shoo away evils and negativities from ones life. Appeasing this form of Lord Shiva ensures inner peace and fulfilment of desires of the devotees. Rudrabhishek puja is considered as the remover of all the troubles from ones life. With the help of Rudrabhishek, one can transform negative energy into positive energy.
Radharani astro has a team of Qualified, Knowledgeable and Experienced Pandits who perform Pujas as per your community, language and region specifications. We take care of the entire process, right from booking and assigning the right Pandit, with best Muhurat, Puja Items, Puja Samagri, Flowers etc. All you need to do is to book the service, sit back and relax while we work on ensuring that you get a satisfying and divine Puja experience.

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Griha Pravesh is a ceremony performed on the occasion of one’s entry into a new house. This puja is considered as one of the most auspicious pujas performed mainly in the Hindu household. Once the house is ready, the family moves in on an auspicious day that is determined by the astrological charts. Purity of the Panchang (Almanac) and auspicious time (Mahurat) must be considered during the Griha Pravesh. This puja is performed to ensure peace and harmony in the new house. Also it is believed to drive away negativities from the building.
The Puja includes: Gau (Cow) Puja, Ganapathi Puja, Punyaha Vachanam, Maha Sankalpam, Kalasa Puja, Vaastu Puja (Includes homa to remove any negative vibrations in the home). It’s believed that a newly bought or constructed home may have the sin of millions of deaths of organisms over it during the process of construction. Additionally, the land on which it’s built can be impure due to negative and evil forces. The Griha Pravesh Puja is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of your Home and your family members while nurturing positivity and prosperity in the Home premises. This Puja brings peace and good fortune to the residents of the new house. It purifies the house and installs a divine ambience in the new surroundings.This Puja drives away the doshams or ill-effects already existing in the house.
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Vasant Panchami, also spelled saraswati puja, is a festival that marks the preparation for the arrival of spring. The festival is celebrated by people in various ways depending upon the region in the live in the Indian subcontinent. Vasant Panchami also marks the start of preparation for Holika and Holi, which take place forty days later. The Vasant Utsava (festival) on Panchami is celebrated forty days before Spring, because any season’s transition period is 40 days, and after that the season comes in to full bloom.
Vasant Panchami is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the bright half of the Hindu luni-solar calendar month of Magha, which typically falls in late January or February. Spring is known as the “King of all Seasons”, so the festival commences forty days in advance. (It is generally winter-like in northern India, and more spring-like in central and western parts of India on Vasant Panchami, which gives credence to the fact that Spring is actually in full bloom 40 days after the Vasant Panchami day).

The festival is particularly observed by Hindus in the Indian subcontinent, notably India and Nepal, it’s also has been a historical tradition of Sikhs as well. In southern states, the same day is called Sri Panchami.

On the island of Bali and the Hindus of Indonesia, it is known as “Hari Raya Saraswati” (great day of Saraswati).

Hinduism

Vasant Panchami is a festival that marks the beginning of preparations for the King of all Seasons, Spring. It is celebrated by people in various ways depending on the region. Vasant Panchami also marks the start of preparation for holiday and Holi which occurs forty days later. For many Hindus, Vasant Panchami is the festival dedicated to goddess Saraswati who is their goddess of knowledge, language, music and all arts. She symbolizes creative energy and power in all its form, including longing and love (kama). The season and festival also celebrates the agricultural fields’ ripening with yellow flowers of mustard crop, which Hindus associate with Saraswati’s favorite color. People dress in yellow saris or shirts or accessories, share yellow colored snacks and sweets. Some add saffron to their rice and then eat yellow cooked rice as a part of an elaborate feast.

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The Satyanarayan Puja is a religious worship of the Hindu god Vishnu. Satya means “truth” and narayana means, “The highest being” so Satyanarayan means “The highest being who is an embodiment of Truth”. Vrat or Puja means a religious vow, religious observance, or obligation. Hindus throughout perform Sri Satyanarayan Vrat for the divine blessings of health, wealth, prosperity, opulence, education; relief from troubles and sickness. It can also be performed because of success in business or career growth; during social functions like marriages, house-warming ceremonies, naming of the children and so on.

This puja is first mentioned in Skanda Purana, Reva Kanda by Suta Puranik to the rishis in Naimisharanya. The details are part of the Katha (Story) that is usually read during the ritual

A painting of Narayana (Viṣṇu) seated on lotus
Sri Satya Narayana puja is a very popular ritual in most parts of India including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Assam, Bengal, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh,Telangana,Bihar, Odisha, Manipur.

The ritual is usually performed on the Full moon day of every month, Ekadashi (11th day after full moon or new moon), Kārtika Pūrṇimā, Vaiśākhā Pūrṇimā, solar eclipse day or on Saṅkrānti except during Āṣāḍha Chandra Masa. It is also performed on special occasions and during times of achievements, as an offering of gratitude to the Lord. These occasions could include marriage, graduation, start of a new job, purchase of a new home, to name a few. In addition, the performance of this most auspicious puja generally confers a child to couples trying to start a family.

The Satyanarayan puja can be performed on any day for any reason. It is not a puja confined to any festivities, but Purnima (full moon day) is considered specifically auspicious for this puja. Performing this puja in the evening is considered more appropriate. However, one can perform this puja in the morning as well.

This puja is very simple, can be performed by anyone,. The original concept was instructions given by rishi Narada Muni while on tour of earth he noticed tremendous amounts of sufferings all around due to malnutrition. He went to lord Vishnu and described the situation and was told with instructions to perform Pooja and the other stories to be narrated. One of the key instruction was to invite as many friends, relatives and neighbors to attend the ceremony and to feed them and to offer as many types of fruits as possible and the sufferings will be eliminated, and this was due to being well fed and consumption of fruits.

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