Dhanur month poojas begin on December 15/ December 16, 2009

Dear Members:

Dhanur month pooja period begins from December 15, 2009 for those in the United States, and other countries of American continents. For rest of the world, Dhanur month pooja period begins from December 16, 2009; Dhanur month ends on Jan 13, 2009.

It is auspicious to do daily early morning poojas during this Dhanur month. Especially powerful recitals are those of Tiruppaavai, Thiruvempaavai (Tamil Hymns), Vishnu Sahasranaamam, and Raamaayana/ Mahaabhaaratam. It is also traditional for those belonging to Bhajana sampradaayas to recite Divine Names in a musical tone during this month.

This Dhanur month pooja beginning period is Shadsheethi punya kaalam - a spiritually potent period when all punya karmas give manifold positive returns.

Hanumat Jayanthi is also observed on December 16/ December 17, 2009 as per Tamil Nadu traditions.

May our readers enjoy the best spiritual benefits of this auspicious period.

Blessed be.
Pandit R. DAKSHINAMOORTHI.