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In search of peace, good luck

SOUL JOURNEY

with MAHESH BANG Send your name and surname, religion, date, place, time of birth and the advice you require to Mahesh Bang, tribuneherald@inl.co.za or call him at: 031 401 8888.

DURING the auspicious time of Kavady, if you worship Lord Kartikeya with full faith and devotion, then your righteous wishes will materialise easily.

It is very easy to please Lord Kartikeya and seek his blessings to fulfil your dream for it to come true. However, one needs determination and devotion.

There are many ways to observe Kavady. This festival is observed by many throughout the world. A person who puts emotion in all spiritual acts will get many benefits but the realistic wishes will mostly be fulfilled rapidly.

It is recommended for all who have faith and devotion towards Lord Kartikeya to observe.

Offering Kavady to Lord Muruga is of great significance as it brings peace and good luck.

Legend has it that Lord Shiva once asked Sage Agastya to carry two hillocks to South India. The sage carried the hillocks balanced across his shoulders on a bamboo pole for a few hours. He then asked his student, Idumban, to carry them.

Idumban carried them for a while and then placed them at Palani in Tamil Nadu. When Idumban wanted to continue his journey, he could not move the hill. A boy appeared and claimed that the hills belonged to him. A fight ensued and Idumban soon realised that the boy was Lord Muruga.

Lord Muruga was moved by Idumban’s determination and devotion.

Idumban was given a boon by Lord Muruga. Idumban asked that anyone who carried a Kavady to the Lord Muruga temple, with inner faith and devotion, should be granted their wishes.

The Kavady that each devotee carries symbolises his/her burden like the two hills carried by Idumban. It is believed that the burden in the life of a devotee who carries Kavady is lessened by Lord Murugan. Taking Kavady to Murugan temples during Thaipoosam is considered highly auspicious.

Astrologically, the colour yellow is associated with the planet Jupiter. The colour is also widely used during Kavady to please Lord Muruga. Jupiter is considered the main planet for prosperity. Astrologically, in your horoscope if your planet Jupiter is weak, then by following one of the astro remedies you can strengthen this planet easily by just planting banana trees. When planting one should be barefoot. You can plant them at your home, religious institution, or any garden. The planet Jupiter is the main planet for finances and family well-being. It is important to note that one must not be disrespectful to any religious organisation or faith or be unkind towards learned or spiritual people as this results in the planet Jupiter giving negative effects in your astro chart. Jupiter’s transit determines the year of marriage.

The person who takes the Kavady should observe certain austerities. The austerities start with food.

All Kavady bearers avoid non-vegetarian food, liquor and other intoxicating substances.

If it is within your limits and health permits, it is best to observe any spiritual fast without grain and use fasting salt only. Limit the number of meals you take. On that day, having milk, lots of fruits, plenty of water and anything with potato is ideal.

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2022-01-16T08:00:00.0000000Z

2022-01-16T08:00:00.0000000Z

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