Arundhathi Vrath

Arundhati Vrata is observed on Pratipada ie first day, of the Chaitra Month. Accoeding to a legend when Vasishtha was given a place in the skies in the Saptarshi Mandala he accepted it only when his wife Arundhati was allowed to accompany him. In remembrance of the Rishis love for his wife the Vrata is performed.
People bathe in a water body on the first day and take a pledge not to indulge in wrong doings. A fast is observed with an oath of loyalty for the spouse. On second day a Kalasha is put on a heap of rice and worshipped as Ganesha. Idols of Arundhati, Vasishtha and Dhruva are also installed. On third day Parvati and Shiva are worshipped for prosperity.

Arundhati Vrat is observed by married women as a commemoration of Sage Vasishta’s love and affection towards his wife Arundhati. Arundhati Vrat katha or the legend of this vrata says, when Vasista was offered a place in the Saptarshi Mandala, he accepted it only when his wife Arundhati was allowed to accompany him.

Strict fasting is observed by the performers during Arundhati Vrata. Those who observe this vrata for three days should keep fasting on the first day. Lord Ganesha is installed in the form of Kalasha on the second day and Ganesha Pujan is observed. Arundhati and Vashishta are also installed at puja place and offered pujan. On the third and concluding day, Shiva and Parvati are worshipped. Those who observe Arundhati vrata on Tritiya day will perform all the above rituals on the single day.

A real Valantine

The aura of a person has different colors with respect to the chakras.

 

This aura map is very similar to the Lingothbhavar seen in south indian temples.

We can see the representation of negatives as an animal form under the feet in lingothbhavar. This negativism should not go up in the body and positivism should be retained. For that the dress was designed. e.g. Panchakacham. UnStitched cloth with fleets going under. 

Similar to the vertical aura, horizontal aura is in the shape of heart full of love.

This makes one very cool.

Three dimensional view of the aura of a person. This also can be in the shape of a heart.

 Energy retention and sharing are given above. Energy is received from the cosmos.

The day when One sees his/her heart and experiences his/her aura would be a real valentine's day.

JGD!

333 - 3 ladies - 3 poses - 3 emotions

Saraswathi

She is depicted with her right leg folded. If we sit and observe, we feel energetic and creative which is in the stomach region. So in the image, she is shown as sitting in white lotus with veena (music), book (learning), japamala (chanting) and with a peacock at the background (dance). One becomes peaceful.

Brahma.

Saraswathi singing - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdceK43P_eg
Saraswathi playing veena - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vaq5sLWD4c

Lakshmi

She is depicted with both the legs folded. If we sit and observe, we feel the energy being in the heart region. So in the image, the hand is shown as giving. Contentment and gratefulness can bring generosity and joy. The elephant represents the mental strength and security.

Vishnu.

Krishna dance - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKECsYwAnwo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gETmUql7g04
 

Durga 

She is depicted with her left leg folded. If we sit in that pose and observe, we can feel the energy being in the head region. So in the images, the head is shown with a fire or snake at the background. Awareness can bring authoritativeness and boldness. 

Shiva.

Shivathandavam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD3wWmThCxs
Shiva parvathi dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7-0eI4dPG8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaTuGHIesuw

These are again symbolic representation of various energies and emotions.

Jgd!!!

555 - 5 Ladies - 5 Bhoothas - 5 Activities

Water - It always flows down.(Jala)
Ganges at the top of the head of Lord Shiva. With the flow of celestial energy through his head, he is cool. We can relate it to cool moon and meditative mind.He has tied her and one has to tie the mind or keep it under control to the extend to cool oneself.

Space - Everything has space inside and everything is in the space. (Aakasha)
Paarvathi sharing half of the body. It represents energy.

Fire - It always faces up. (Agni)
Saraswathi (Wife of Brahma) represents Gnanam or Vidhya. (e.g. arts like music, dance or spiritual learnings) This can burn the bad bodily emotions otherwise one will be burnt by the bodily emotions. We say kamagni and Gnanagni. One should be learner always. (Brahma is in the lotus of Vishnu's stomach.)

 Air-Life exists with this. (Vaayu) 
Lakshmi in the heart or chest area of Lord Venkatesa. This also represents love. Our heart should be filled with air of love.

Earth - It is heavy. To be kept at the lower part of the body. (Prithvi)
Bhoodevi is made to sit on the lap of Varaaha murthy or Lord Narasimha. All the earthly energies should be kept below the hip.

 

JaiGurudev!!!