Bhajans Devotion and Day to Day Life

We live in an era where everyone is busy with their lives, doing their daily routines, travelling to work, working all day, sometimes nights and much more. In our fast phased life we seldom have time to pray to god. Showing devotion to god can be presented in many ways. As per Hindu traditions, showing one’s love for god is presented through number of holistic rituals. These rituals are namely, bhajans and Pujas. Mangaldeep App offers the opportunity to connect with god using the most useful services at your disposal.

Know your pujas

The app provides information on pujas, when they should be performed, the background of the puja performed, materials required and much more. It also has procedure for pujas like, Surya puja Vidhana, Shiva puja vidhana, Durga puja, Vishnu puja vidhana and more. Now,know all about pujas and their significance using Mangaldeep app.

Devotional songs

Select from the wide range of Devotional songs from the Mangaldeep app, including tracks by famous artists such as, Sankar Mahadevan, S.P. Balasubramaniam, Bombay sisters and much more. You can also learn to chant powerful mantras too, the audio is available on the app. Mahamrityunjaya mantra, shani mantra, shanti mantra and much more are available on the app.

Locate a temple

Have you ever found yourself, in the middle of the journey to a temple and wondered who the main deity to it is? Mangaldeep app locates the nearest temple to you and lets you know who the main deity is.

Panchang for today

Panchang is the ancient Hindu calendar which follows traditional units of timekeeping and presents important dates and their calculations in tabulated form. The Hindus follow it religiously when it comes to planning any auspicious events. On the Mangaldeep app, find out major traditional time segments like rahu kala, gulika kala, yamakanda kala and much more. These are some of the major features of the Mangaldeep app, there are much more features which aids all of your devotional needs. To download the app please click the link below:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mangaldeep.itc.com.sarveshaam&hl=en_IN

Satyanaryan Puja Is Highly Performed Due to the ease In It

Satyanaryan is Lord Vishnu’s form. He is considered to be a powerful god who protects and saves us from any negative happening. Hindus popularly believe that worshipping Satyanarayan brings peace and tranquility into their lives.

The Satyanarayan puja showers the family with health, wealth, prosperity, opulence, education, relief from troubles and sickness. Satyanaryan puja is highly performed due to the ease in it. To perform the puja there is no need for a person to step out. The puja can be done in a puja room with the puja products available at home.The puja involves chanting Vishnu mantras, bhajans and singing devotional songs. Songs and mantras help normal humans to connect with God and gives them insight for a good and peaceful life. It is considered as the key to devotion.

While chanting, one must emphasize on correct punctuation and pronunciation of the Sanskrit word. To help the devotees to benefit from the true spirit and essence of Mantras, the Mangaldeep app has come up with many Mantras and its pronunciation. We all know the kind of prosperity that mantras bring in to our lives but only when the mantras are recited correctly.

The Satyanarayan Puja is performed before major occasions of life, such as housewarming or marriage ceremony. The ritual can be done at any time of the day and it does not hold any specific time frame. It is always advised to perform any kind of puja in the morning or in the evening, but performing this puja in any other time does not bring any harm to the family. The timing is just set to enhance the effect of the puja. Usually, this puja is done on the evening of the full moon day of every month. It can also be done on Ekadasi or the 11th day after the new moon or full moon. However, people perform the Satyanarayan puja even at other times of the year, without emphasizing on these specific days.

The ritual is mainly performed on various special occasions and is also done as a thanking ceremony to god. People perform this for not just seeking his grace but also for attaining devotional stability and peace. It is one way of offering your gratitude to the Lord on occasions of victory or happiness.

On the day of Puja, the devotees make food and distribute it to the people around and chant Sanskrit mantras.Use the app to download or live stream devotional songs, mantras and bhajans for your puja by renowned singers like Shankar Mahadevan, S P Balasubramaniam, Bombay Sisters, Unnikrishnan, Nithyashree Mahadevan and much more. You can also make your own playlist of devotional songs, Sanskrit mantras, and bhajans and listen to them anytime you want. The Mangaldeep app also comes with a special chant counter that helps in keeping track of our chant count.All you have to do is get the app on your Android from Google play store or download it from the link below:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mangaldeep.itc.com.sarveshaam&hl=en_IN

Saraswati Puja, The Salutation To Wisdom

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of wisdom and learning. She is one of the few goddesses who were glorified by Hindus from the Vedic age to Puranic age. The deity of Saraswati is seen sitting on a lotus. She is seen holding the veena as a sign for spreading knowledge. Worshipping saraswati is considered as a quest for knowledge and wisdom. Saraswati puja is conducted to commemorate spring, which is also known as Basant.  The puja is very common among students who want to excel in their exams. Students are considered as seekers of knowledge. They visit goddess Saraswati’s temple for blessing before pursuing their education. Saraswati puja is conducted between January and February. It is usually done with the assistance of a priest.

One the day of the puja, foods which are yellow in color is prepared. Kesari Bhaat which is a sweet made with saffron and rice is cooked. Other sweets like kesari ladoo, halwa and much more are also served to the neighbors. People wear yellow coloured cloths as a sign of arrival of basant, which is spring as the flowers which bloom in these season are yellow in color.The temples of warship devoted to goddess Saraswati is spread across India. Below are a list of temples across India to be visited during Saraswati puja.

Basara;
Located in Telangana, The Basara temple is one of the famous temple dedicated to goddess Saraswati. Saraswati, is referred as Gnana Saraswati in this region. The story behind Basara temple is when Vyasa was writing the Bramhanda Puranam he could not write about shakthi. He meditated near the river Godavari. It is said that Goddess Swaraswati appeared there and created three idols. It was the idols of Goddess Laxmi, Kali and Saraswati herself. Saraswati taught Vyasa the necessary mantras to give life to those idols hence making the place a place of devotion for Hindus.

Kaleshwaram Saraswathi Temple;
This temple is located in Kaleshwaram, Telengana. This place is considered as the Dakshina Triveni Sangam since this is where the three rivers meet. The River Godavari meets its tribunary River Pranahita and the third river is Saraswati.

 Sarada Devi in Sringeri;
The Sarada Devi temple is located in Sringeri which is in Karnataka. In this temple the Idol of Goddess Saraswati was made with Sandalwood but was changed to gold during the reign of the ruler Vidyaranyulu.

.Saraswati in Kuthanur;

Located in Tamil Nadu, the Saraswati temple in Kuthanur is one of the famous Saraswati temple located outside Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. It is believed that the people of arts like musicians perform pujas in this temple before starting their learning process. Devotees considered the art they are performing will be blessed if they start their practice in this temple.

Music is a divine art which connects humans to god. But knowing where to look for devotional songs is a challenge. That’s where Mangaldeep App comes in. You can use the Mangaldeep app to download or live stream devotional songs by renowned singers like Shankar Mahadevan, S P Balasubramaniam, Bombay Sisters, Unnikrishnan, Nithyashee Mahadevan and much more. You can also make your own playlist of devotional songs from your favorite artists and listen to them anytime you want. The app also has a large collection of audios of mantras which is accompanied by a chant counter where you can count your chants while chanting. The app is available for all your puja and bhajan needs on your android device. Get the app on Google play store or download it from the link below:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mangaldeep.itc.com.sarveshaam&hl=en_IN

Durga Puja: the celebration of devotion

Durga puja is one of the most respected and celebrated festivals among Hindus all throughout the world. It is a festival of Devotion, and a celebration of the triumphant victory of good over evil. The History, states that Durga puja originated in Bengal in the late 1500s and it was said to be celebrated by the upper community of Dinajpur in Bengal. The first Durga Puja was conducted by the Zamindars or the landlords of dinajpur in the name of “Baro-Yaari” or the “Twelve –pal” puja. The Baro-yaari puja was only famous in rural parts of Bengal, before it was introduced to Kolkata by Raja Harinath of Cossimbazar.

The puja, is celebrated for a total of ten days. The first day is called “Mahalaya” and it is the day when the initiation of the Idol is done. The Hindus believe that goddess Durga, should be invoked into the idol through a ritual called “pran pratisthan” before performing the puja, On this day,the people remember their loved ones who have passed away. The next day of utmost significance is the sixth day, which is called shashthi. This is the day where the goddess is welcomed into the community and the celebrations begin. The next three days are called saptami, ashtami and navami respectively. During these three days, the deity is revered and various religious rituals are performed on the Goddess. These three days mark the main puja where the goddess is worshipped and it is considered by the Hindu community as the most sacred three days of Durga puja. 

Although, the first Durga puja was conducted in the late 1500s, it became a community puja which was conducted by and for the public in the year 1910. Sanatan Dharmotsahini sabha, organized the puja with full public participation in Baghbazar, Kolkata. This went on to become the public version of Durga puja, which is celebrated even today. 

Pujas and Bajans are an Integral part of the Hindu community. But In today’s fast paced world, making time for pujas and bajans is hard. The Mangaldeep app makes your devotional quest easy. The app offers an extensive collection of pujas and bajans which can have positive effects on your life. The app also offers other features like temple locator which tells you all about the temple you’re about to visit and chant counter which is very helpful while reciting mantras. The app is available in a wide language base of English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Nepali. With the up-to-date Mangaldeep panchang calendar, never miss out on the ritual timings and other sacred details of any auspicious event. The app also offers you an editorial with Interesting stories about the Hindu mythology and many more vast range of relevant topics. Download the app on your android device from Google play store or visit the link below to download. 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mangaldeep.itc.com.sarveshaam&hl=en_IN

Gayatri Mantra: The Maha Mantra

Mantras are the essence of the three Vedas, they unite our mind, body, sound, vision and enlightens our soul. The depths of the unconscious mind and philosophical experience of a man is said to awaken along with the repetitive vibrations of the orderly arranged Sanskrit words. Chanting mantras aloud or humming them in our minds or even listening to them brings in an aura of peace.

Gayatri Mantra is dedicated to Devi Gayatri, the embodiment of all goddesses. According to Hindu religious scriptures, Goddess Gayatri is the Mother of all Vedas (scriptures) and is omnipresent. 

Devi Gayatri is the relation between man, universe and reality. Lord Krishna during his conversation with Arjuna in Bhagavad Gita, said, "I am Gayatri among all mantras." this clearly shows how powerful and mighty Gayatri Mantra is.

Gayatri Mantra unfolds our spiritual faculties and brings in fortune and success. Chanting the mantra often will bring in pure thoughts and will shut the evil. Goddess Gayatri showers her devotees with intelligence, skill, and stability. Gayatri Mantra is seen as the ultimate path towards Protection, Nourishment, and Liberation of one's soul.

According to Shastras, recitation of Gayatri Mantra activates three pivotal chakras inside the human body- Mulaadhar, Swadhishthan, and Manipur. Due to Gayatri mantra's effect one's spiritual self and biological well-being, it is not just used for worship or performing puja, it is also used while meditating and practicing Yoga.

While chanting, one must emphasize on correct punctuation and pronunciation of the Sanskrit word. To help the devotees to benefit from the true spirit and essence of Mantras, the Mangaldeep app has come up with many Mantras and its pronunciation. We all know the kind of prosperity that mantras bring in to our lives but only when the mantras are recited correctly.

Use the app to download or live stream devotional songs, mantras and bhajans for your puja by renowned singers like Shankar Mahadevan, S P Balasubramaniam, Bombay Sisters, Unnikrishnan, Nithyashree Mahadevan and much more. You can also make your own playlist of devotional songs, Sanskrit mantras, and bhajans and listen to them anytime you want. The Mangaldeep app also comes with a special chant counter that helps in keeping track of our chant count.

 All you have to do is get the app on your Android from Google play store or download it from the link below:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mangaldeep.itc.com.sarveshaam&hl=en_IN

Find more about Ganesh Puja in Mangaldeep APP

Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvathy is very powerful. The significance of Ganesh puja is that it can be done from one’s house. Lord Ganesha showers his blessing over his devotees who are dedicated in their prayers.

Ganesh puja is performed for overall prosperity and development. This is an excellent puja for the ones who are under great debts or financial struggles. The puja is said to bring in wealth and fortune.

There are many obstacles that a person faces, Ganesh puja is said to bring in answers and put an end to struggles. Hurdles with property and ownership will be dismissed at ease. Career growth and stability is seen. Ganesh puja brings in wealth and financial growth.

Health is the most important asset of humans, it is being protected. Ganesh puja keeps marital problems and family misconceptions at bay. Lord Ganesha brings in peace and harmony in families.

Ganesha is very much well versed in knowledge and wisdom. He blesses students who pray to him. He showers knowledge, wisdom, and concentration upon them.

Ganesh puja can be performed in one’s household by reciting Ganesh mantra and offering him motak and Prasad.

While chanting, one must emphasize on correct punctuation and pronunciation of the Sanskrit word. To help the devotees to benefit from the true spirit and essence of Mantras, the Mangaldeep app has come up with many Mantras and its pronunciation. We all know the kind of prosperity that mantras bring in to our lives but only when the mantras are recited correctly.

And also when it comes to such sensitive mantras the count should be maintained and to make it easy the Mangaldeep app has come up with a feature called the chant counter. This feature makes it simple for the devotees to maintain the count while chanting the mantra without getting distracted.

Use the app to download or live stream devotional songs, mantras and bhajans for your puja by renowned singers like Shankar Mahadevan, S P Balasubramaniam, Bombay Sisters, Unnikrishnan, Nithyashree Mahadevan and much more. You can also make your own playlist of devotional songs, Sanskrit mantras, and bhajans and listen to them anytime you want. You can maintain a playlist and constantly keep playing your regular bhajan at a particular time interval.

Puja Vidhis are given in detail for various puja karmas and Mangaldeep app also has the Panchang calendar that has made access to knowing the time patterns easily through the phone.

Temple locator is another feature that makes your Mangaldeep app experience more special and well versed. It helps you to know the where about of temples that’s in and around your area.

All you have to do is get the app on your Android from Google play store or download it from the link below:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mangaldeep.itc.com.sarveshaam&hl=en_IN

Hanuman Puja The devotee of Lord Rama is very powerful

Hanuman, the devotee of Lord Rama is very powerful. The significance of Hanuman puja is that it can be done from one’s house. Lord Hanuman showers his blessing over his devotees who are dedicated in their prayers.

Hanuman Puja is performed for overall prosperity and development. This is an excellent puja for the ones who are under great debts or financial struggles. The puja is said to bring in wealth and fortune.

There are many obstacles that a person faces, Hanuman puja is said to bring in answers and put an end to struggles. Hurdles with property and ownership will be dismissed at ease. Career growth and stability are seen. Hanuman puja brings in wealth and financial growth.

Health is the most important asset of humans, it is being protected. Hanuman puja keeps marital problems and family misconceptions at bay. Lord Hanuman brings in peace and harmony in families.

Hanuman is very much well versed in knowledge and wisdom. He blesses students who pray to him. He showers knowledge, wisdom, and concentration upon them.

Hanuman puja can be performed in one’s household by reciting Hanuman mantra and offering him vada and Prasad.

While chanting, one must emphasize on correct punctuation and pronunciation of the Sanskrit word. To help the devotees to benefit from the true spirit and essence of Mantras, the Mangaldeep app has come up with many Mantras and its pronunciation. We all know the kind of prosperity that mantras bring in to our lives but only when the mantras are recited correctly.

And also when it comes to such sensitive mantras the count should be maintained and to make it easy the Mangaldeep app has come up with a feature called the chant counter. This feature makes it simple for the devotees to maintain the count while chanting the mantra without getting distracted.

Use the app to download or live stream devotional songs, mantras and bhajans for your puja by renowned singers like Shankar Mahadevan, S P Balasubramaniam, Bombay Sisters, Unnikrishnan, Nithyashree Mahadevan and much more. You can also make your own playlist of devotional songs, Sanskrit mantras, and bhajans and listen to them anytime you want. You can maintain a playlist and constantly keep playing your regular bhajan at a particular time interval.

Puja Vidhis are given in detail for various puja karmas and Mangaldeep app also has the Panchang calendar that has made access to knowing the time patterns easily through the phone.

Temple locator is another feature that makes your Mangaldeep app experience more special and well versed. It helps you to know the where about of temples that’s in and around your area.

All you have to do is get the app on your Android from Google play store or download it from the link below:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mangaldeep.itc.com.sarveshaam&hl=en_IN