Uttaraayana Punya kaalam on Jan 13/ Jan 14, 2009

Dear Members:

Makara Sankraanthi (entry of Sun into sidereal Capricorn) falls on January 14, 2009 this year. Those in the United States of America and other countries in the American continents should celebrate it on January 13, 2009. Those in India and other countries of the Far East should celebrate it on January 14, 2009.

Those who have lost their father should perform tarpanam to ancestors on this day. All persons should offer special prayers as a Thanksgiving gesture to the Sun God.

The following sthothras/ mantras can be recited tommorrow in Honour of Sun God:

1) Those who have been initiated in to Surya ashtaakshari can recite that 1008 times and offer arghya (oblation with water) to Sun God.

2) Recital of Aaditya Hrudayam 9 times tommorrow will help in controlling adverse planetary influences.

3) Recital of Dhoumya krutha Surya sthothram (from Mahaabharatam) will help in improving prosperity.

4) Recital of Surya Ashtakam (composed by Shri Saambhan - the Son of Lord Krishna) will help those suffering from skin diseases.

5) Recital of Surya Atharvaseersham will help in all-round progress in life.

Those who can't do any of these may simply recite "om Sooryaaya sarvajana hithaaya swaahaa" (It means "salutations unto Lord Sooryaa - Who ensures well-being of everyone in the Universe).

May God bless all our members and bring them peace, prosperity, and progress in their lives.

Blessed be.

Pandit R.DAKSHINAMOORTHI
Astrological and Remedial consultant
dakshinastrologer@yahoo.co.in