Navratri Playlist 2024

Recently we all celebrated Chaitra Navratri festival. It is a time to worship  Mata Aadi Shakti. All the temples conduct special pujas during navratri. We all pray to the Mother for the welfare of the creation. 

Today i am sharing with you some Stotras which we all can chant during Navratri days to receive the blessings of Ma Aadi Shakti.

 I am also including the names of some of the reading materials which you can read during these days to know more about the Mother.

* Argala Stotram

* Ya Devi sarvabhuteshu ( from Devi Doot Samvaad)

* Devi Suktam

* Shri Suktam

* Dhyan of Shri Durga ( Yata yuta samayukta) 

* Aapad Uddhar Stotram ( Durga Ashtak Stotram)

* 32 names of Ma Durga

* Aadya Stotram

* Kamakhya Stotram

* 108 names of Ma Durga

* Vidhyeshwari Stotram

* Durga Chalisa

* Ma Durga Aarati

* 108 names of Ma Tara

* Durga Saptshati text

* Books about Navadurga

* Books about DashaMahavidya

* Books about famous pilgrimage sites of Ma Aadi Shakti 

With lots of wishes for you all,

Jai Shri Maa. 

Shree Ganapati Mahotsav 2023

Last week we started celebrating Shree Ganesh Chaturthi, and this week we had Anant Chaturdashi. Everywhere the murti of Ganeshji was worshipped and later visarjan was conducted according to the rituals. Ganesh Chaturthi brings with it the mood of festivals which will follow in the next few weeks like Navrati, Durga Puja, Diwali, Kalipuja, Bhai Dooj and many more. 

I was listening to some of the very famous songs on the occasion of Ganesh Utsav. I am writing the names of those songs. All of you also must have enjoyed listening to them - 

* Shri Ganeshji Aarati ( Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva)

* Gananayakaya Ganadaivataya, Shri Ganeshaya Dhimahi ( Shankar Mahadevan) 

* Ganesha Pancharatnam by Sooryagayathri and Kuldeep M Pai

* Vatapi Ganapatim ( Sooryagayathri)

* Vinayaka ninnu veena brochutaku (Rahul Vellal)

* Sukhkarta Dukhharta

* Sindur lal chadhayo ( Arati from the film Vaastav- 1999)

* Shri Ganesha Deva ( Arati from Agneepath film)

On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Yagna was arranged in a nearby temple. So we had a great chance of listening to the pious stories and lessons from the sacred text again. Such spiritual talks purify our inner being and make our journey blissful. 

I hope all of you had a great Ganesh Utsav in your place. Looking forward to many more festival days very soon. 

With lots of best wishes

Ganpati Bappa Morya. 

Bangla Nobo Borsho 1430: Links of Some Related Articles

Lots of Wishes to all of you in this auspicious day. New Year paves the way for starting anything new, achieving a new goal in life. Have a great day and a great year ahead. 

Do read about the history of Bongaabdo from the internet or from any book. Recently i was reading some articles about this topic. I am sharing the names of those articles here. 

*Bangla Nobo Borsher Probortok Raja Shashanka (Article from Bongodesh website)

বাংলা নববর্ষের প্রবর্তক রাজা শশাঙ্ক https://www.bangodesh.com/2020/04/bengali-new-year-shashanka/

*Chaitra Sankrantir Shhubhechchha (sanatandharmatattva.wordpress website)

চৈত্র সংক্রান্তির শুভেচ্ছা

https://sanatandharmatattva.wordpress.com/category/%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%89%E0%A7%8E%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8/%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B7/

*Bongabdo O Bangla Nobo Borsher Itihaash (sanatandharmatattva.wordpress website)

বঙ্গাব্দ ও বাংলা নববর্ষের ইতিহাস

https://sanatandharmatattva.wordpress.com/2018/04/14/%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%99%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A6-%E0%A6%93-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B7%E0%A7%87/

*Bangla Nobo Borsho Pohela Boishakh er Itihaash Jaante chai (quora website)

https://bn.quora.com/banla-nababarsa-pahela-baisakha-pracalanera-itihasa-janate-cai

*Opinion: Bengali New Year was Started by Bangadhipati Gaura Nripati Raja Shashanka (Article by Monideepa Bose Dey in newsroompost website)

https://newsroompost.com/opinion/bengali-new-year-was-started-by-bangadhipati-gaudanripati-raja-sasanka/5085592.html

*Bengali New Year: Busting the myth of Akbar starting Bangabda (Article by Monideepa Bose Dey in firstpost website)

https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/bengali-new-year-busting-the-myth-of-akbar-starting-bangabda-10561621.html

These articles will give us some idea about the calculation and tradition of Bongaabdo.

Do celebrate Poila Boishakh according to your customs. Last year I noted down some suggestions regarding how to celebrate Poila Boishakh. If you are interested you can check out the post here.

With lots of wishes for all of you,.

Jai Shri Krishna!

Shri Ram Navami- 2023- List of New Songs and Discussions

Yesterday was Ram Navami. The blessed day when Shri Ram was born. On this occasion, many youtube channels released new songs. Here is a list of the new songs and some of the discussions regarding Ram Navami. First the name of the youtube channel and then the name of the video.

Songs- 

Kuldeep M Pai- Ram Jayaram Bhajan

Madhavi Madhukar- 1. Shri Rama Ashtakam, 

                                 2. Jay Ram Roop Anup Nirgun

Sooryagayathri- Jay Jay Ram (Ram Bhajan)

Maithili Thakur- Ram ji ke Bhaile Janamva

KM Devotional- Raghunandan 2.0 ft Agam Aggarwal 

S Aishwarya and S. Saundarya- Nama Ramayanam

Times Music Spiritual- 1. Sunti hoon mai Ram- Maithili Thakur

                                    2. Varanasi Calling- Malini Avasthi

                                    3. Jai Jai Ram- Sooryagayathri

                                    4. Chalo Ayodhya Dham- Malini Avasthi

Aks and Lakshmi- Ramcharitmanas Song: Chaupai from Bal Kand

Govind Krsna Das- Vanwasi Ram

Jivjaago Media Films and Anthems- My Land # Ayodhya Anthem

Strumm Spiritual- 1. Rama Ashtakam- Uthara Unnikrishnan

                             2. Jap Le Sita Ram- Sireesha Bhagayatula

Rajshri Soul- Shri Ram Sahasranamam with lyrics

Discussions and special programmes-

Panchatantra One- Ram Navmi par Ramraajya (with Ashutosh Rana)

Dushyant Shridhar- Ramayana for srjbkshetra Series (Bala Kandam)

DD National- 1. Special feature- Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya:- Sram Shakti Atoot        Bhakti

                      2. Celebration of Shri Ram Janmotsav at Ayodhya: 30th March

                      3. Special Programme on Ram Navmi: Bhaye Pragat Kripala

Sattology- Ham Sab Ram Vanshi Kaise Bane: Shri Ram ki adarsh par Anugaman- Manoj Sinha

Itihasher Itikatha- Videos about how to celebrate Ram Navmi

Sumanar Blogs- Videos about easy Ram Navmi celebration at home

Candid Meena- Power of Lord Rama in Modern Times of Kaliyuga with Dr Ganesh

Manoj Muntashir- Ram: History or Myth?

You all can enjoy the discussions and songs from this list and feel the devotion to Shri Ram.

Jai Shri Ram!

Some Famous Stotras on Mahadev in the auspicious Shravan Month

As the auspicious Shravan month is going on, I thought to post some of my favourite stotras on Mahadev today. Devotees conduct special prayer to Shivji during this month, Kanwariyas travel to Haridwar to bring the holy water of Ma Ganga and offer it to their local temples. This month is very conducive to spiritual progress. Devotees are advised to perform special pujas throughout this month. 

The first stotra I want to refer today is Rudrashtakam, from Ramcharitmanas, composed by Tulsidasji. I really love the past life story of Kaakbhushundi and the way Rudrashtakam is narrated by him. All India Radio airs Ramcharitamanas everyday morning. Their version of Rudrashtakam is filled with devotion. If possible, do try to listen to it. I have made a separate post on the Ramcharitmanas gaayan of All India Radio previously. You can check it out here . You can listen to any other version of the stotra from YouTube or any other Audio App, or you can read it from any book or any online source.

The next stotra I want to mention is the Kaalbhairavashtakam, it is composed by Adi Shankaracharya to worship Kaalbhairav, a manifestation of Shivji. One of the oldest temple of Kaalbhairav is located in Varanasi. I like the version of Kaalbhairavashtakam by Agam Aggarwal from YouTube. Rahul Vellal has also sung Kaalbhairavashtakam very nicely, it is available in the Youtube channel of Strumm Spiritual. Do chreck that out. 

Next in the list is Shiavashtakam, sung by Rahul Vellal, in the YouTube channel of Kuldeep M Pai. So devotionally sung by such a young boy that it will amaze all of us. 

Along with these three, you can also listen to Shiva Panchakshara Stotra composed by Adi Shankaracharya.

There is an website- Green Meesege (greenmesg.org), it has many famous stotras on Mahadev at one place. you can visit that website and have a look at it. 

I have written a few posts on Mahadev previously. here I am giving the links of  those posts, in case you are interested, do check them out. 

Songs on the Occasion of Shivaratri

Bilkeshwar Mahadev Mandir at Haridwar

Happy 'Maha Shivaraatri' - Karpur Gauram', 'Shankar Shiv Bhole', and Some Other Songs on Mahadev...

Jageshwar Mahadev Mandir in Kumaon

Happy Maha Shivaratri

Prakaasheshwar Mahadev Mandir at Dehradun

12 Jyotirlingas

Shivaraatri 2013

Aum Namah Shivay!

Telecast of Mythological Serials during Lockdown, 2020 on Doordarshan

 In 2020, Lockdown was announced by the Government because of Corona. During that time people were having a challenging time adjusting to the new routine at home as well as worrying about Corona. Doordarshan came up with this idea of airing Ramayan, Mahabharat, Shri Krishna, Chanakya, Upaanishad Ganga and many more old serials. That idea was very successful. Those legendary serials gave people the  moral and spiritual courage which was the need of the hour. People showered their love again to all those unforgettable serials. Doordarshan set new records of viewership during those days, such a moment of joy and pride for all of us!! Children who watched all those shows for the first time, had a great fun as well as received lessons about ethics from all the characters. We all had memorable time in our house, immersing again in these timeless shows. Thanks to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for this novel decision.

Jai Shri Krishna.

Prinsep Ghat (Kolkata) Visit

 Prinsep Ghat was build in 1841, in the memory of James Prinsep who was a scholar and contributed towards Indic studies.

Visitors to the Ghat enjoy the riverbank walk beside the Hoogly river/ Ganga. 

There is an arrangement of a boat ride on Ganga, for half an hour. Many people enjoy evening breeze during this boat ride. 

Also there is a Circular Rail Station in the Prinsep Ghat. People travel through Circular Rail to this place. 

We have Howrah on the other bank of the Ganga. The buildings of Howrah looks beautiful during evening.

Moreover, who can forget the second Hooghly Bridge or the Vidyasagar Setu behind the Ghat? All these combine to a visual treat for all the visitors.

It is always a place for a nice evening spent with gentle wind from Ganga and watching the river flowing endlessly.