bhargavasarma {nirikhi krishna bhagavan}

Actually oblation to Pithrus is prescribed to be performed on a daily basis through... > Brahma Yagna; > Shannavathi; > Parva kaala (Uttaraayana; Dakshinaayana; Eclipse etc.); > Pithru Paksha (Bhaadrapada maasam); > Annual ceremony; > Theertha/kshethra sraaddha etc., Out of which the one during Pithru Paksha is given greater prominence. As we approach towards middle of Bhaadrapada Masam as per Hindu Lunar Calendar, it is time to worship the departed souls (forefathers). This worship is held for a period of 15 days during the waning period (dark period) of Moon in the second fortnight called as Krishna (Bahula) Paksha of Bhaadrapada Masam that generally occurs during the months of September–October every year. The period of 15 days starting from Bhaadrapada Bahula Prathama to Bhaadrapada Bahula Amaavaasya is called, > Pithru Paksha or Apara Paksha or Paksha Maasa; around which time Sun would be transiting in Kanya (Virgo) Raasi. " Kanya...

WHO IS  JANARDHANA ? Janaardhana is one of the popular names of Lord Vishnu. In Bhagawadgita (Canto # 1 sloka # 44; Canto # 3 sloka # 1) we find Lord Sri Krishna being addressed as Janaardhana. It is one of the Chaturvimshati Kesavaadi Roopas of Lord Vishnu. We chant the divine name Janaardhanain Chaturvimshati Kesava Naamaas. Jana+Aardhana = Janaardhana; Jana in general means the people; it also means Janana (birth); Aardhana means destroying. Janaardhana is the one who destroys Janma (birth) and bestows Janmarahitya (without birth). Janaardhana is the one who protects people/devotees from evil. This attribute of Lord Vishnu we find in Sri Vishnu Sahasranaama Stothram wherein He is eulogized as Janaardhana (sloka # 14) and in Phala Sruthi where Arujuna addresses Lord Sri Krishna as… padmapatra vishaalaaksha padmanaabha surottama | bhaktaanaam anuraktaanaaM traataa bhava janaardana || In the...

Pithru Yagna Maathru Devo Bhava; Pithru Devo Bhava; Aachaarya Devo Bhava; Athithi Devo Bhava; Worshipping these four categories is given highest significance and importance in Hindu Dharma. Among the four, Mathru (Mother) and Pithru (Father) Aachaarya (Guru) have attained greater prominence since they are the people who are responsible for our birth, culture (samskaara) and existence. They are the one who have contributed for our welfare and growth; they are our friends; philosophers and guides; they are our mentors and our role models. Maata-Pithru seva (serving parents) when they are alive and performing Pithru Yagna after their departure has been prescribed as the best way to get discharged from Pithru Runa.   One may get a basic doubt as to how can one serve his parents after their death. This is where Vedas/Upanishads come into picture; prescribes certain rituals to be performed in a Vedic way that pleases not only the forefathers but also Pithru Devathas and Samasth...