Namaste, Hari Om,
Budhashtami in April 21, 2010 – Ashtami Vrata dedicated to Budha Graha and Goddess Parvati
Why Its important: Day dedicated to Maha Parvati Mata. She is the universal mother who offers great protection and guidence for her devotees. She is also the mother of the maha Ganesh Baba and Husband of Lord Shiva. She is the embodiment of a loyal and perfect woman - She is also the Shakti form of Lord Shiva, many of us are familiar with the story of Ganesha Baba, but it was noted that no one in the three worlds could have stood up to Parvati Mata's rage when her son was hurt (Lord Ganesh). Not even Maha Lord Shiva himself could contend with the power of Maha Shakti Maa Parvati Devi.
What to do on this day: One should fast and offer prayers to Parvati Mata, Om Parvati Mata...Chanting her name and meditating on her will be great.
Also please read the story of how Mata Parvati met Lord Shiva, its very nice and has a great lesson on devotion. Its written in the Maha Shiv Puran very beautifully as well. http://www.srichinmoy.org/resources/library/stories/puranas/parvati_longs_to_marry_shiva
Jai Mata Ki Jai,
-SimpleHinduBhai
Here are some nice words from Hindupad.com
(sources: http://hindupad.com/vratas-pujas/budhashtami-vrata-2010-budha-ashtami-puja/
http://hindupad.com/vratas-pujas/budhashtami-in-april-2010-ashtami-day-dedicated-to-budha-graha-and-goddess-parvati/)
Budhashtami or Budh Astami is a vrata dedicated to Budha graham and Goddess Parvati. Astami that falls on Budhvar or Wednesday is observed as Budhastami vrata. In April 2010, Budhashtami date is April 21st. Budha (Mercury), one of the celestial gods in Hinduism and one of the Navagraha (nine planets in Hindu Astrology), is worshipped during this vratam. It is an auspicious and meritorious ritual especially for those who are suffering from Budha graha dosham as per their birth chart and Horoscope.
Goddess Parvati is also worshipped on Budhastami for wellbeing and prosperity. Marital bliss is the main purpose of worshipping Goddess Parvati on Budhashtami day. Next Budhastami dates are in September 2010.
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Budhashtami Puja, or also spelt as Budh Ashtami is a vrata dedicated to Goddess Parvati, observed on every Ashtami day that falls on Budhvar or Wednesday. In 2010, Budhastami dates are – 21st April, 1st September, and 15th September. Budhashtami may fall either in Shukla Paksha or Krishna Pakshna in a month. Devotees observe fasting on Budhashtami and worship Goddess Parvati for wellbeing and prosperity.
Budhastami vrata is also performed by those who have Budha graham dosham to pacify the effect of Budha grah on their future. In 2010, Sri Krishna Janmashtami falls on (1st September, 2010) Wednesday hence it is very significant and meritorious to perform the Budhashtami vrata on that day.
Budhashtami 2010 dates and time:
Budhashtami in April 2010 – 21st April – Ashtami will overlap on 22nd till morning 8:36
Budhastami in September 2010 – 1st September – Ashtami will overlap on 2nd morning 6:10 am
Budhashtami in September 2010 – 15th September till night 4.48 am
Jai Parvati Mata Ki Jai!
Uma Pati Maha Dev Ki Jai!
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