Vishnu Gayatri Homam
Venue :  Chennai
Date    :  September 29, 2012



 

The month of Purattasi is the sixth month in the Tamizh(Tamil) calendar. It is considered highly and dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (Lord Vishnu). The Navaratri festival is also held in this month. Special pujas and prayers are observed on Saturdays in Puratassi month to please Shani Bhagavan.
Another legend suggests that Lord Saneswara (Shani) loses his powers in Puratasi month and so it is easy to escape his malefic influences.
Devotees of Lord Venkateswara take only one meal on Puratasi Saturdays. Some devotees eat only vegetarian food during the month.
Puratassi Fasting or Vrata is observed and is of great importance as it is believed that Lord Venkateswara (Balaji) appeared on the earth in this month. Puratassi Saturdays are dedicated to Lord Shani or Sani dev. Some people observe partial fasting on all days in Puratassi others limit it to Puratasi Saturdays.Some devotees of Lord Venkateswara opt for strict fast on Puratasi Saturdays which involves not even drinking a drop of watr - Nirjala Vratam.
Some stick to vegetarian food  and also quit smoking and consuming alcohol for one month.On Saturdays, Naamum, the symbol of Lord Vishnu’s feet, is drawn on the forehead by males and women opt for a red dot.Hymns dedicated to Lord Balaji are chanted on Saturdays.Devotees offer Ghee or Ellu Lamp to Lord Shani in the month. Navagrahas are also worshipped in the month.

The month of Purattasi is the sixth month in the Tamizh(Tamil) calendar. It is considered highly auspicious and dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (Lord Vishnu). The Navaratri festival is also held in this month. Devotees of Lord Venkateswara take only one meal on Puratasi Saturdays. Some devotees eat only vegetarian food during the month.Puratassi Fasting or Vrata is observed and is of great importance as it is believed that Lord Venkateswara (Balaji) appeared on the earth in this month. Some people observe partial fasting on all days in Puratassi others limit it to Puratasi Saturdays.Some devotees of Lord Venkateswara opt for strict fast on Puratasi Saturdays which involves not even drinking a drop of watr - Nirjala Vratam.Some stick to vegetarian food  and also quit smoking and consuming alcohol for one month.On Saturdays, Naamum, the symbol of Lord Vishnu’s feet, is drawn on the forehead by males and women opt for a red dot.Hymns dedicated to Lord Balaji are chanted on Saturdays.

Special pujas and prayers are observed on Saturdays in Puratassi month to please Shani Bhagavan.Another legend suggests that Lord Saneswara (Shani) loses his powers in Puratasi month and so it is easy to escape his malefic influences.Devotees offer Ghee or Ellu Lamp to Lord Shani in the month. Navagrahas are also worshipped in the month.

 

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