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24 1 23 Dhanishta Avittam Avittam (M) 24 Shathabhisha Chathayam/Sadayam Chathayam(M) 25 P.Bhadra/Poorvabhadra Poorattathi Poorattadhi(M) 26 U.Bhadra/Uthrabhadra Uthirattathi Uthrattathi (M) 27 Revathi Revathi Revathi (M)

Dhrishti Peedam Consecration On Oct 25, 2009: 8:00 am-Noon

Talk by Dr. G. Krishna Kumar, Temple Founder, President &

Spiritual Director on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:00 PM: "Significance of Dhrishti Peedam at The Parashakthi Temple."

Rahu-Kethu Transit

Oct 27, 2009

10:00 AM-11:30 AM: Homam 4:00 PM: Abhishekam & Archana 7:00 PM-7:30 PM: Repeat Archana

Talk by Dr. Venkat Hari, Temple Vice-President & Dr. G. Krishna Kumar, Temple Founder, President & Spiritual Director on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 PM: "Rahu-Ketu

Transit."

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2 23 Dhrishti Peedam Consecration at

Parashakthi Temple Chothi(M) 16 Vishaakha Visaakam

Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, 9:10 AM - 10:20 AM in Shukla Paksham, Amritha Yogam Visaakam(M)

17Anuraadha

At Main Temple: 8:00 AM: Nithyagni Homam, Kalasa Puja and Abhishekam At Dhrishti Peedam: 9:10 AM-10:20 AM: Sakala Kalasa Abhishekam, Bhagawathy Avahanam, Bhootha gana Avahanam, Guruthy Abhishekam, Guruthy Puja, Neivedyam.

Anusham Anizham(M)

12:00 Noon: Annadhaanam 18 Jyeshta

Kettai Thrikketta(M) 19 Moola Moolam Moolam (M) 20 P.Shada/Poorvashaada Pooraadam Pooraadam(M) 21 U.Shada/Uthrashaada

The word Dhrishti means Vision/ insight / to focus. But, it also is most commonly used to define what is popularly known as the evil eye. The belief in the evil eye or Dhrishti dates back to many centuries before the Christian era. Belief in the evil eye namely that a human being can cause injury or death through a malevolent glance or stare or even a thought is a very widespread one, found in ancient Greek and Roman literature and in the Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, Islamic, and Hindu traditions. In some forms, it is the belief that some people can bestow a curse on victims by the malevolent gaze of their magical eye. The most common form, however, attributes the cause to envy, with the envious person casting the evil eye doing so intentionally or unintentionally. Also, the effects on victims vary. Some cultures report afflictions with bad luck; others believe the evil eye can cause disease, wasting away, and even death. Such Dhrishti can be due to bad thoughts against someone, the

Uthiraadam Uthraadam (M) 22 Shraavan Thiruvonam Thiruvonam(M)

22 3 Poosam Pooyyam(M) 9 Ashlesha Aayilyam Aayilyam(M) 10 Magha/Makha Makam Makham(M) 11 .Phalguni/PoorvaPhalguni /Pubba(Telugu) Pooram Pooram(M) 12 U.Phalguni/Uthraphalguni /Uttara(Telugu) Uthiram Uthram(M) 13 Hastha Hastham Atham(M) 14 Chitra Chithirai Chitra(M) 15 Swaathi Swaathi

casting of spells, demonic possessions etc. The ominous power of Dhrishti can be subtle or immense depending upon the depth of negative emotions. Stronger the emotions greater will be the energy released. This energy can work at the material level and at the psychological and physical level. An evil-eye cast on others possessions like wealth, property, and other accessories can consequently deplete the victims of their resources. The 'hale and hearty' suddenly succumb to ill-health, or happiness and peace of mind is lost. These are some of the nasty effects of Dhrishti. Witchcraft, black magic etc. are advanced manifestations of Dhrishti.

During intense meditations, Divine Mother Parashakthi revealed that major damage from Dhrishti is caused by cosmic forces or cosmic devatas. Some of these cosmic forces are Asuric or Demonic elements who affect our life pattern and activities by random fall of their asuric or demonic cosmic vision made worse by our own planetary weakness and susceptibility - thereby causing the Dhrishti effect on us. Asuric/ Demonic Dhrishti are thousand fold more harmful than any human Dhrishti.

It is traditionally believed that there are many ways by which such malevolent effects of Dhrishti can be removed. The wearing of specific amulets/ charms, wearing a red colored string, the painting of a black spot on the face, chanting specific manthras, performing Homa, breaking coconuts, squeezing lemons, cutting winter melons etc. are some of the mechanisms believed to ward of Dhrishti. The Divine Mothers Dhrishti peedam which is proposed to be consecrated at the Parashakthi Temple blesses us with the protective energy of Arishtanemi, who along with Indra, Poosha and Brihaspati, is the third level of transcendence from the Divine Mother. This energy & vibration is purely protective in nature, and will protect not only us devotees, but the whole word from both Asuric Dhrishti as well as human Dhrishti, which we are more susceptible to in this year of the enemy (Virodhi Nama Samvatsaram). In the process of eliminating Asuric Dhrishti, the Dhrishti caused by humans (commonly referred to as evil eye) will be easily eliminated, thus providing maximal protection to all of us.

In Kerala, at the Chottanikkara Bhagawathy Temple, there are two main shrines. In addition to the main shrine, there is another shrine east of the temple pond called the Keezh Kaavu. The Vigraham facing west is believed to have been installed by Vilvamangalam Swamiar. People afflicted by mental and physical diseases throng this sannidhi and pray here. Witnessing the great puja called Valia Guruthy (Great sacrifice) here is believed to permanently cure devotees suffering from

4 schizophrenia and other effects due to Dhrishti. The Dhrishti peedam at the Parashakthi Temple is analogous to the Keezh Kaavu of Chottanikkara.

The Parashakthi Temple Dhrishti Peedam: It was the wish of Divine Mother Parashakthi that we should provide a place for helping our devotees to ward off the ill effects of any Dhrishti. In other words, a place where all devotees can go and worship Bhagawathy and get her blessings to be freed from material, physical and psychological ill effects due to any form of Dhrishti. Thus, this Dhrishti Peedam is meant to be a Dhrishti Parihara Sthalam (place). Accordingly, the three peedams were placed without consecration in the North eastern area near the Yaga Shala wherein various devatas were invoked during the Yagna performed during the Vigraha installation ceremonies. The Dhrishti Peedam, along with the original Chottanikkara Bhagawathy Vigraham will be ritually consecrated on Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 from 9:10 AM - 10:20 AM in Shukla Paksham, Amritha Yogam. Thus, we are fortunate to have Divine Mothers protection for the whole world through the proper installation of the Dhrishti peedam through proper ritualistic consecration at the appropriate time which was chosen by Mother Parashakthi. We are fortunate in receiving so many boons and benefits through the Divine Mothers kindness. SHE has become a personal goddess guiding us and providing us the needed protection at various levels. But receiving and consuming the Grace depends on our level of sacrifice. Hence, Devotees are encouraged to sponsor the event and participate to the best of their abilities. The proposed location of the Dhrishti peedam is the location originally proposed as the site of the Parashakthi Temple. Obviously, it is the divine wish of Mother Parashakthi to give Darshan to Her devotees as Chottanikkara Rajarajeswari in the proposed Dhrishti Peedam at the same location chosen initially for the Temple. Dhrishti Parihara Worship: Devotees may directly go to the Peedam, pray silently or contact one of our priests to perform special Parihara Pujas. In addition, devotees can support Her temple by volunteering their services through participation in various committees, administrative support services, maintenance work etc and through monetary support to maintain and improve facilities at the temple including the building of the proposed Temple Raja Gopuram and various Sthapathi activities. The support given by devotees will enable us to achieve our mission which is To share Divine Mothers Grace with all of humanity so that they can Explore and Experience the Divine. By such supportive activities and through prayers at the Dhrishti peedam, we can ward off any ill effects caused by asuric or human Dhrishti.

21 Alternate Names of Nakshtras 1 Aswini Aswini (Tel) ( T) Aswathi ( M) 2 Bharani Bharani Bharani (M) 3 Krithika Karthigai Kaarthika (M) 4 Rohini Rohini Rohini 5 Mrigashiras Mrigasheersham Makeeryam(M) 6 Aardhra / Arudra (Telugu) Thiruvaathirai Thiruvaathira(M) 7 Punarvasu Punarpoosam Punartham(M) 8 Pushyami

20 Om khecaraya namah Om shambhavaya namah Om asheshapujitaya namah Om shashvataya namah Om nataya namah Om shubhashubhaphalapradaya namah Om dhumraya namah Om sudhapayine namah Om ajitaya namah Om bhaktavatsalaya namah Om simhaasanaya namah Om ketumurtaye namah Om ravindudyutinashakaya namah Om amaraya namah Om pidakaya namah Om amartya namah Om vishnudrishtaya namah Om asureshvaraya namah Om bhaktarakshaya namah Om vaicitryakapatasyandanaya namah Om vicitraphaladayine namah Om bhaktabhishtaphalapradaya namah

Rahu- Kethu Dosha Pariharam: Rahu is controlled by Devi Durga and Kethu by Lord Ganesha. So conducting Rahukaala Puja at the Parashakthi Sannidhi and conducting Ganesha puja are beneficial to offset any malefic influences of these two planets.

Rahu Kethu

5 Sponsorships: Grand Patron: $5,000: Will sponsor the whole event and for all puja conducted at the Dhrishti peedam and all weekly Abhishekam, Archana at Guruvayurappan, Chottanikkara Bhagawathy, Kodungalloor Bhagawathy for whole year.

Platinum: $3,000: Will sponsor the whole event, and all weekly Abhishekam and Archana conducted at the Dhrishti peedam and weekly Archana at Guruvayurappan, Chottanikkara Bhagawathy and Kodungalloor Bhagawathy Sannidhi for whole year.

Gold: $2,000: Will sponsor the whole event and all puja including weekly Abhishekam and Archana conducted at the Dhrishti peedam for whole year.

Silver: $1,008: Will be a sponsor for the whole event, and all Archana for whole year at Dhrishti peedam. Homam: $51 Abhishekam: $51 ( Two Abhishekams) Archana: $11 Program Details: 8:00 AM: Nithyagni Homam, Kalasa Puja & Abhishekam of Chottanikkara Bhagawathy and Kodungalloor Bhagawathy at the Main Shrine in Temple 9:10-10:20 AM: The Kalasams from the main temple will be taken in procession to the Dhrishti peedam and Abhishekam will be performed in following order : Jalam ( Water), Turmeric Water, Coconut Water, oil, Panchamritham and Jalam ( water). This will be followed by lighting the lamp, Bhagawathy Avahanam, Bhootha Gana Avahanam, Guruthy Abhishekam (Red Kum Kum water). Guruthy Puja. Neivedyam of Coconut , Deeparadhana and distributiuon of Coconut Prasadam. 12 Noon: Annadhaanam after other regularly scheduled Puja.

6 19 Rahu-Kethu Transit Om mukundavarapatraya namah

Om mahaasurakulodbhavaya namah Om ghanavarnaya namah Om lambadevaya namah Om mrityuputraya namah Om utpatarupadharine namah Om adrishyaya namah Om kalaagnisannibhaya namah Om nripidaya namah Om grihakarine namah Om sarvopadravavarakaya namah Om citraprasutaya namah Om analaya namah Om sarvavyadhivinashakaya namah Om apasavyapracarine namah Om navame papadayakaya namah Om pancame shokadaya namah Om uparagakhecagaya namah Om atipurushakarmane namah Om turiye sukhapradaya namah Om tritiye vairadaya namah Om papagrahaya namah Om sphatakakarakaya namah Om prananathaya namah Om pancame shrimakarakaya namah Om dvitiye asphutavamdatre namah Om vishakulitavaktakaya namah Om kamarupine namah Om simhadantaya namah Om kushedhmapriyaya namah Om caturthe matrinashaya namah Om navame pitrenashakaya namah Om antye vairapradaya namah Om sutanandamnidhanakaya namah Om sarpakshijataya namah Om anangaya namah Om karmarashyudbhavaya namah Om upante kirtidaya namah Om saptamekalahapradaya namah Om ashtame vyadhikartre namah Om dhane bahusukhapradaya namah Om janane rogadaya namah Om urdhvamurdhajaya namah Om grahanayakaya namah Om papadyashtaye namah

Rahu transits from Makaram to Dhanur Raasi and Kethu from Katakam to Mithunam at 15:47 Hrs EST (Michigan time zone)

Program Details: 10:00 AM: (Sukra): Maha Ganapathi Homam (For Kethu Preethi), Durga Sukta Homam (For Rahu preethi) and Navagraha Homam. 11:30 AM: Poornahuti. 04:00 PM: Rahu-Ketu abhishekam, Archana, Arathi. 07:00 - 7:30 PM : Rahu- Kethu Archana for devotees who cannot attend the earlier functions The shadow planets Rahu and Kethu will transit from Makaram to Dhanur ( Sagittarius) and Kethu will move from Katakam ( Cancer) to Mithunam ( on October 27, 2009. Rahu and Kethu are not true planets. They represent the asdcending and descending lunar nodes and in Vedic astrology they represent the head ( Rahu) and body( Kethu) of an asuric element . They are not independent planets like the sun, moon. Mercury, Mars etc. They are at all times at opposite points of the zodiac like the head and tail. They indicate the precise point of the harmony with the three most important influences in our life- the Sun, the Earth and the Moon. This relationship plays an important part in the enfolding of individual consciousness. They're unique in the sense that they're always transiting retrograde, indicating Karma from previous lives. Rahu & Ketu are the mysterious unseen points in space causing the eclipses. As they symbolically eclipse the Sun (consciousness) and the Moon (the Mind), they have a great part to play in darkening our perspective in order to bring in new lights. They are next in importance to the other two planets -Jupiter and Saturn. These four are the slowest moving planets and require maximum attention when they are in transit. Although the Sun does not move, it appears to move when viewed from the earth. So, the apparent path of the Sun through the Zodiac is called as the ecliptic because eclipses are caused when the path of the moon around earth intersects the path of the Sun in the ecliptic. The Sun takes 365 days to complete one circle of the Zodiac whereas the moon takes about a month to go around the earth / Zodiac. Full moons ( Pournami)

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Aum devaya namah Aum danavaya namah

and New moons ( Amavasya) are caused when ever the moon over takes the Sun in the ecliptic. But, if the path of the Sun and Moon in the Ecliptic intersect, the points of intersection are called as nodes as shown below and eclipses are caused when this happens.

Ketu ashtottara shatanamavali (The 108 names of Ketu)

Om ketave namah Om sthulashirase namah Om shiromantraya namah Om dhvajakrtaye namah Om navagrahayutaya namah Om simhikaasurigarbhasambhavaya mahabhitikaraya namah Om chitravarnaya namah Om sripingalaksakaya namah Om phulladhumasakashaya namah Om tishnadamshtaya namah Om mahodaraya namah Om raktanetraya namah Om citrakarine namah Om tivrakopaya namah Om mahasuraya namah Om krurakanthaya namah Om kradhanidhaye namah Om chayagrahavishoshakaya namah Om antyagrahaya namah Om mahashirshaya namah Om suryaaraye namah Om pushpavadgrahine namah Om varahastaya namah Om gadapanaye namah Om citravastradharaya namah Om citradhvajapatakaya namah Om ghoraya namah Om citrarathaya namah Om shikhine namah Om kullutthabhaksakaya namah Om vaiduryabharanaya namah Om utpatajanakaya namah Om shukramitraya namah Om mandasakhaya namah Om gadadharaya namah Om nakapataye namah Om antarvedishvaraya namah Om jaiminigotrajaya namah Om citraguptaatmane namah Om dakshinamukhaya namah

In Hindu Astrology, the North Node is given the name Rahu and the South node is given the name Kethu. As they symbolically eclipse the Sun (consciousness) and the Moon (the Mind), they have a great part to play in darkening our perspective in order to bring in new light. They deal with the concept of death and re-birth, transformation and regeneration. During the eclipses the light from the Luminaries is darkened. The energies created are powerfully psychic, pregnant with new information and occult power. The period after the eclipse is considered a rebirth of the Sun and the Moon. The role of Rahu-Kethu in this powerful alignment of the Sun Moon and the Earth gives them the role of the ultimate controllers of the destiny. The prime importance given to Rahu Kethu in Vedic Astrology is one of its key features. They have been given the status of Planets to emphasize their significance and the importance placed on eclipses. They are known as Chhaya Graha (shadow planets). They have no substance and are physically non-existent. Yet their influence is full of potency and spiritual significance. They work in unison 180 degrees apart, two opposite points in the zodiac with a mission to churn our lives in order to externalize hidden potential and wisdom. In keeping with their shadowy nature, they work on a psychological level. It is always difficult to gauge their effect because their main concern is with our emotional makeup. They affect us internally. We are unaware of what exactly is happening to us at the time. In Vedic Astrology, the concept of the Soul's journey through different lifetimes is central to it. The final goal of the soul is to break this cycle of life and death. Like the beads on a necklace, various lifetimes are joined

8 17 together to form a necklace, each life being different but interconnected by an invisible thread. The invisible thread is Rahu and Kethu. The purpose of the soul in this life to act out his given Karma, destroy the illusions of the materialistic life and move towards the pursuit of self realization. To live on the astral planes where pleasure and pain do not have the capacity to hurt, the mind is still and at peace. The soul's journey in a particular life time and its connection with eternal life is indicated by the position of Rahu and Kethu. Kethu deals with the past Karma and Rahu with the future. The five instincts that keep us attached to the materialistic purpose of life are Kaama (Desire, passions) Krodha (Anger) Madhya (intoxicants- drugs, alcohol etc) Moha (Attachment) Lobha (Greed) and Matsaya (Jealousy). We need to control our instincts rather than allowing ourselves to be controlled by them. Both Rahu and Kethu have the ability to keep our mind focused on these instincts- Rahu by exaggerating and Kethu by obscuring or blocking. We are tied down to the cycle of unhappiness and dissatisfaction as we cannot break away from our lower selves. We are born again and again to experience the pleasures and pains of the earthly life until we recognize them to be the illusions that they are. On a subconscious level we are afraid that if we give up these desires, we will lose out. Rahu-Kethu deals with the inner fight within us, the moral and the social choices we have to constantly make and the inner dilemmas Rahu and Kethu both stay in a particular Raasi for a period of 18 months. Unlike the other seven planets, both Rahu and Kethu do not own any of the twelve Raasi houses. However, when they are positioned in a particular house in the natal chart, they take on the benefic or malefic aspect of the particular planets ( graha) that are located in that particular house. Rahu and Kethu are not two entities. They are the two parts of the same demon Swarbhanu who was an Asura. This Asura was born to Sage Kashyapa and the Asuri Simhika. During the churning of the Celestial ocean by the Devas and Asuras using mount Meru as the spindle and the serpent Vasuki as the rope used for churning, several objects came out of the ocean including Amritha the liquid of immortality. The Amritha was to be given only to the Devas but Swarabhanu disguised himself as a Deva and stood in line to drink the Amritha. The Sun and Moon pointed out Swarabhanu as an imposter and as a result, Mahavishnu chopped off the head from the body of Swarabhanu. Eventually due to a previous boon received from Brahma, the Head and body did not die. The head attached itself to the body of a snake becoming Rahu and the body part got attached to the head of a snake and became Kethu. However, since

Aum agocaraya namah Aum mano gangasnanadatre namah Aum svagrihe pravaladhyadaya namah Aum sadgrihe anyabaladhrite namah Aum caturthe matrinashakaya namah Aum candrayukte candalajataya namah Aum sihmajanmane rajyadatre namah Aum mahakayaya namah Aum janmakartre namah Aum vidhuripave namah Aum madakajnanadaya namah Aum janmakanyarajyadatre namah Aum janmahanidaya namah Aum navame pitrihantre namah Aum pancame shokadayakaya namah Aum dhyune kalatrahantre namah Aum saptame kalahapradaya namah Aum shashthe vittadatre namah Aum caturthe vairadayakaya namah Aum navame papadatre namah Aum dashame shokadayakaya namah Aum adau yashah pradatre namah Aum ante vairapradayakaya namah Aum kalatmane namah Aum gocaracaraya namah Aum ghane kakutpradaya namah Aum pancame ghishanashringadaya namah Aum svarbhanave namah Aum baline namah Aum mahasaukhyapradayine namah Aum candravairine namah Aum shashvataya namah Aum surashatrave namah Aum papagrahaya namah Aum shambhavaya namah Aum pujyakaya namah Aum patirapuranaya namah Aum paithinasakulodbhavaya namah Aum bhaktarakshaya namah Aum rahumurtaye namah Aum sarvabhishtaphalapradaya namah Aum dirghaya namah Aum krishnaya namah Aum atanave namah Aum vishnunetraraye namah

16 9 Aum tikshnadamshtakaralakaya namah Aum shurpakarasamsthaya namah Aum gomedhabharanapriyaya namah Aum mashapriyaya namah Aum kashyaparshinandanaya namah Aum bhujageshvaraya namah Aum ulkapatayitre namah Aum shuline namah Aum nidhipaya namah Aum krishnasarparaje namah Aum vishajvalavritasyaya namah Aum ardhashariraya namah Aum shatravapradaya namah Aum ravindubhikaraya namah Aum chayasvarupine namah Aum kathinangakaya namah Aum dvishacchatracchedakaya namah Aum karalasyaya namah Aum bhayamkaraya namah Aum krurakarmane namah Aum tamorupaya namah Aum shyamatmane namah Aum nilalohitaya namah Aum kiritine namah Aum nilavasanaya namah Aum shanisamantavartmagaya namah Aum candalavarnaya namah Aum ashvyrikshabhavaya namah Aum meshabhavaya namah Aum shanivatphaladaya namah Aum shuraya namah Aum apasavyagataye namah Aum uparagakaraya namah Aum somasuryacchavivimardakaya namah Aum nilapushpaviharaya namah Aum grahashreshthaya namah Aum ashtamagrahaya namah Aum kabandhamatradehaya namah Aum yatudhanakulodbhavaya namah Aum govindavarapatraya namah Aum devajatipravishtakaya namah Aum kruraya namah Aum ghoraya namah Aum shanirmitraya namah Aum shukramitraya namah

the Sun and Moon had pointed out Swarabhanu to Mahavishnu, both Rahu and Kethu considered the Sun and Moon as their enemies. Thus, the concept of eclipses was connected to the swallowing of the Sun and moon by the Rahu-Kethu and their eventual release. The above story is a symbolism whereby the churning of the ocean can be related to attempts to gain knowledge or Gnana by getting the products immersed in the ocean of the ultimate truth. Incidentally, it may be added here that water is used as a purifying agent in all religions the world over. Gods and demons have always existed side by side, each fearful of the other and each struggling for existence and supremacy over the other. Churning of the ocean for taking out the gems was to have the secrets of life and of the manifestation. The Mt. Sumeru is nothing but our spinal cord. The nectar that appeared last of all was nothing but the secrets of life and death and the way to liberation. The serpent used as a rope to bind the mountain is the wise man, perhaps, under whose guidance the operation should be undertaken. In short the churning of the sea is nothing but awakening and activating the Kundalini/ Serpent power. The person who detected the demon was Moon who represents an illumined mind. Only an illumined mind can distinguish between good and bad. Head is the governing portion of the entire body and the experiences and the knowledge deposited in the lower portion of the body cannot be utilized by a headless man. In fact, knowledge of truth and being one with it are two different things. Even the secret knowledge of truth provides the knower with many Siddhis and accomplishments which may be used as well as misused in the daily affairs of life. Chopping off the head means a separation of the governing part of the body from real truth. Role of Hanuman: Hanuman during his childhood days flew towards sun, as it appeared to be a big fruit. The day was solar eclipse day, when Rahu was supposed to swallow sun for a while. Hanuman saw Rahu (Head) flying around in space and was attracted to the head and caught Rahu. Rahu unable to escape from the clutches of hanuman cried for the help, and Hanuman released Rahu at the request of the Sun god and Indra. On another occasion, during the Rama - Ravana war, Ravana collared the Navagraha as prisoners. Hanuman released the Navagraha from Ravana's clutches. The Navagraha blessed Hanuman with the words people devoted to you are blessed by all of us. Thus Rahu's negative influence as well as all other Graha Dosha (malefic influences) will be reduced when we worship Lord Hanuman. Rahu-Kethu Transit Implications: Rahu will transit from Makaram ( Capricorn) to Dhanur (Sagittarius) and Kethu will move from Katakam (Cancer) to Mithunam(Gemini) (on October 27, 2009 in an anti-clockwise

10 fashion ( retrograde). Dhanur raasi is lorded by Jupiter ( Guru) and Mithunam is lorded by Mercury (Budha). The chart in the next page shows the location of Rahu and Kethu in the Raasi chart along with the different influenzes of Saturn. In general, Rahu and Kethu in the 3rd, 6th and 11th houses are considered to be benefic whereas, these grahas are considered to be malefic if they are located in the houses 1,2,4,5,7,8,9,10 and 12. The houses are numbered from 1-12 starting with your Raasi which is house number 1. For example, people born in Meena Raasi would have Rahu in the 10th house and Kethu in the fourth house. See below for definition of Lagna and Raasi. However, a good prediction can only be made after considering the location of all planets in the Natal chart and after considering the relationships among the planets (Friend, enemy, neutral), Dhrishti, Avastha,Exaltation, debilitation, Dasa etc of the planets. Dasa: In addition to the transits it is also essential to know the Planetary Dasa of an individual. Thus, Kethu rules for 7 years and Rahu for 18years. Lagnam and Raasi Defined: The position of the Rising Sun at the time of Birth is calculated by Astrologers and that is your Lagnam. This will be indicated in your birth chart (jathaka). Sun is the Athma Karaka and is responsible for your soul.

The position of the Moon determines your Raasi. Each Raasi is associated with specific padas (quarters) of very specific Nakshtras. Meena Raasi contains all 4 padas of Uthrattadhi and Revathi but only the 4th pada of Poorattadhi. The other three Padas (1-3) of Poorattadhi are assigned to Kumbha Raasi.Thus, individuals must know not only their Nakshatra but also the Pada in which they were born in order to establish their Raasi.

Rahu Kaalam: Rahukaalam or the period of Rahu is a certain amount of time every day that is considered inauspicious for any new venture according to Vedic Astrology. Rahu Kaalam lasts for a period of 90 minutes each day. To calculate Rahukaalam, the time between the sunrise and sunset is divided into 8 units or time-groups, For each weekday, Rahukaalam falls as under: Sunday - 8th Muhurtha (Unit) Monday - 2nd Muhurtha Tuesday - 7th Muhurtha Wednesday - 5th Muhurtha Thursday - 6th Muhurtha

15 Navagraha Hara Sthotram For Rahu and Kethu Dosham

Mahasira maha vakthro, Deergha damshtro maha bala, Athanuschordwakesascha, Peedam harathu may thama. 8 Please steal away all my troubles, Oh Rahu, Who has a big head and a big throat, Who has long teeth and is very strong, And who wanders with his long hair. [Rahu standing in the 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 houses from the moons house causes problems.] Aneka roopa varnaischa, Sathasodha sahsrasa, Uthpatha roopo jagatham, Peedam harathu may Shikhi. 9 Please steal away all my troubles, Oh Kethu, Who has several forms and several colours, Who purifies hundred and thousand times, And who is the form of calamity. [Kethu standing in the 1, 2, 4, 7, 8. 9, 12 houses from the moons house causes problems.]

Rahu Ashttothara Shatha Naamavali (108 names of Rahu)

Aum rahave namah Aum saumhikeyaya namah Aum vidhuntudaya namah Aum surashatrave namah Aum tamase namah Aum phanine namah Aum gargyayanaya namah Aum surapine namah Aum nilajimutasamkashaya namah Aum caturbhujaya namah Aum khangakhetakadharine namah Aum varadayakahastakaya namah Aum shulayudhaya namah Aum meghavarnaya namah Aum krishnadhvajapatakavate namah Aum dakshinashamukharathaya namah

14 Kethu Kavacham

Kethum karala vadanam, chithra varnam, kireetinam, Pranamami sada kethum, dwajaakaaram graheswaram. 1 I always salute Kethu, who has face filled with horror,Who is of multiple colors, has a crown, Who is shaped like a flag and is the Lord of planets. Chithra varna sira pathu, bhalam dhoomra samudhyuthi, Pathu nethre pingalaksha, sruthi may raktha lochana. 2 Let the multicolored one protect my head,Let my hair be protected by he who produces smoke,Let my eyes bye protected by one with reddish brown eye,And let what I hear be protected by he who has red blood eyes. Granam pathu swarnabha, schibukam simhikasutha, Pathum cha kandam may Kethu, skandou pathu grahadhipa. 3 Let my smell be protected by him who shines like gold,Let my chin be protected by the son of Simhika,Let my neck and feet be protected by Kethu,And let the lord of planets protect my shoulder Hasthou pathu sura sreshta, kukshim pathu maha graha, Simhasana katim pathu, madhyam pathu mahasura. 4 Let my arms be protected by the chief of devas,Let the great planet protect my belly, Let my hip be protected by he who sits on the throne,And let the great asura protect my middle. Ooru pathu maha seersho, januni may athi kopana, Pathu padhou cha may kroora, sarvangam nara pingala. 5 Let my thighs be protected by the great head, Let my knees be protected by him with great anger,Let my feet be protected by the cruel one,And let all my parts of body be protected by the reddish brown god. Ya idham kavacham divyam, sarva roga vinasanam, Sarva shathru vinasam cha, dharanad vijayi bhaved. 6 This holy armour destroys all diseases,Destroys all enemies and, Once worn will make you victorious. Ithi Brahmanda Purane Kethu Kavacham sampoornam. Thus ends the armour of Kethu from Brahmanda Purana.

11 Friday - 4th Muhurtha Saturday - 3rd Muhurtha

Meena Poorattadhi Uthrattadhi Revathi(1) Kantaka Sani

Mesha Asvathi Bharani Karthika (1)

Rishaba Karthika (2,3,4) Rohini Mrigaseersha(1,2)

Mithuna Mrigaseersha(3,4) Thiruvathira Punartham(1,2,3) Kantaka Sani KETHU

Kumbha Avittam (3,4) Chathayam Poorattadhi (1,2,3) Ashtama Sani

MEENA=PISCES; MESHA=ARIES; RISHABHA=TAURUS; MITHUNA = GEMINI; KATAKA = CANCER; SIMHA = LEO; KANNI=VIRGO; THULAM=LIBRA

Kataka Punartham (4) Poosam Ayilyam

Makara Uthradam (2,3,4) Thiruvonam Avittam (1,2)

KANNI=VIRGO; THULAM=LIBRA; VRISCHIKAM=SCORPIO; DHANUR= SAGITTARIUS; MAKARA= CAPRICORN; KUMBHA = AQUARIUS

Simha Makham Pooram Uttram (1) SANI 2.5 Yrs

Dhanur Moolam Pooradam Uthradam (1) Kantaka Sani RAHU

Vrischika Vishakam (4) Anisham Kettai

Thula Chithra (3,4) Swathi Vishakam (1,2,3) SANI 7.5 Yrs

Kanni Uthram (2,3,4) Hastham Chithra (1,2) SANI 5 Yrs

How to remember Rahu Kaalam The time Rahukaalam falls on each day, and its span varies and needs to be calculated as per the sunrise and sunset time. You may use the times below if you do not have access to accurate Rahukaalam. These times are accurate only if the day lasts for 12 hours, and the sunrise is at 6.00 AM. You can adjust an approximation according to the sunrise and day length in your area. All you need to remember is the phrase " [--Mother Saw Father Wearing the Turban Slowly.]"

12 Mother = Monday = 7:30 - 9:00 Saw = Saturday = 9:00 - 10:30 Father = Friday = 10:30 - 12:00 Wearing = Wednesday = 12:00 - 13:30 the = Thursday = 13:30 - 15:00 Turban = Tuesday = 15:00 - 16:30 Slowly = Sunday = 16:30 - 18:00. Rahu Kaalam Calculator: There are several Rahukaalam calculators. The calculator in the following site is very reliable: www. Agasthiar.org Rahu Sthotram: Ardhakayam Mahaveeryam Chandraditya Vimardhanam Simhika Garbha Sambhootham Tham Rahum Pranamamyaham Kethu Sthotram: Palasha Pushpa Sankasham Tharaka Grahamasthakam Roudhram Roudhrathmakam Ghoram Tham Kethum Pranamamyaham Rahu Gayathri: Aum Sookdantaya Vidmake , Ugraroopaya Dheemahi Tanno Rahu Prachotayath Kethu Gayathri: Om ashwadhwajaaya vidmahe soolahasthaya dheemahi tanno ketu prachodayaath

Rahu Kavacham

Pranamami sada rahum, soorpakaram kireetinam, Saimhikeyam karalasyam, lokanamabhaya pradham. 1 I always salute Rahu, who holds a winnow, who has a crown, who is like a lion and is terrible looking, and who grants protection to people Neelambara sira pathu, lalatam loka vanditha; Chakshushi pathu may Rahu, srothre thwardha sareeravan. 2 Let my head be protected by he who wears blue silk, Let my forehead be protected by he who is worshipped by the world, Let Rahu protect my eyes and semi bodied one protect my ears.

Nasikam may dhoomravarna, soolapanir mukham mama, Jihwam may simhika sunu, Kantam may katinamgrika. 3Let the smoke colored one protect my nose, And let he who holds the spear protect my face, Let the son of Simhika protect my tongue, And let my neck be protected by he who perceives by smell. Bhujangeso bhujai pathu, neela malyambara karou pathu, Pathu vaksha sthalam manthri, pathu kuksheem vidhunthuda. 4 Let the lord of serpents protect my arm, Let my hands be protected by he who wears blue garlands, Let the minister protect my breast, and let the wise one protect my belly. Katim may vikata pathu, ooru may sura poojitha, Swarbhanuni januni pathu jange may pathu jadayaha. 5 Let my hip be protected by the funny one, Let my thighs be protected by he who is worshipped by devas, Let my knees be protected by him who makes the sun his own, Let my calves be protected by him who is sluggish. Gulphou grahapathi pathu, padhou may bheeshanakruthi; Sarvanyangani may pathu neela chandana bhooshana. 6 Let my ankle be protected by the lord of planets, Let my feet be protected by he who looks terrible, and let all my limbs be protected by him who wears blue sandal paste. Raheridham kavacham rhudhi davasthudham yo, Bhakthya padathyunu dinam niyatha suchi sanu, Prapnothi keerthimathulam sriyamrudhi maayura, Aaroghya mathma vijayam cha hi thath prasadath, 7 He who invests himself in this armour of Rahu, Daily reads it with devotion according to rules cleanly,Would get incomparable fame, plenty of wealth, long life, Health and great victory in life due to his blessings. Ithi Sri Mahabharathe Drutharasthra jayantha samvade drona parvani rahu kavacham sampoornam, Thus ends the armour of Rahu occurring in the middle of discussion between Drutharashtra and Jayantha which occurs in the chapter on Drona of the Mahabharatha epic.

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