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Lunar Eclipse on August 16, 2008
Rahu grasta pingalavarna uttaragola apasavya Lunar ecllipse
Solar Eclipse on August 1, 2008
Ketu grasta Krishna varna dakshina gola apasavya Surya Grahanam to appear across various countries
Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Kalyanam on May 15, 2008
Chandana Yatra falls on May 8, 2008
Akshaya Tritiya falls on May 8, 2008
Sani Trayodasi falls on May 3, 2008
Moudyami Moodhami on May 10, 2008
Sukra Moudyami begins from May 10, 2008 to July 8, 2008 and again March 23, 2009 to April 1, 2009. Moodhami means dark. Ravi if having aspects with other planets, Graha war starts. As we are aware that Guru and Sukra are subha grahas. If these two planets moves close to Sun, this period is called Moudyami. During the period Moodhami, Guru and Sukra looses their strength. Hence, during this period no auspicious functions takes place.
Vasanta Navarastrostavams from April 7 to April 14, 2008
From Ugadi to Sri Rama Navami, all these nine days are called as Vasanta Navarastrosavams. On Ugadi day, devotees perform Kalasastapana on this day and welcome Goddess Ammavaru and performs puja on these nine day with different flowers. Every day, the offer one type of sweet as prasadam to Ammavaru. By performing the Navarastrosavams, people will get happiness, good health, wealth and what not. Regular recitation of Lalita Sahasranamam everyday during these nine days will benefits the natives.
Mahalakshmi Jayanti and Holi Poornima on March 21, 2008
This day is also called as Holi Poornima, Kamuni Punnami, Vasanta Punnami. On this day, the Holika demon who was killed on this day is called Holi. On this day in the wee hours, Demon Holika will be burnt in the morning in flames. There are so may stories in this text. One such is according to Purana, Raghu Mahraju killed the demon Holika. After performing the same, people will take bath and celebrate the Holi irrespective of age, creed, color, caste and what not. Some texts says that Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi was born on this day. We get the blessing of Goddess in Phalgunamasam Poornima day by performing Lakshmi Upasana. If one wants to win over enemies, it is advised to perform Chandi homam on this day.
Nrusimha Dwadasi on March 18, 2008
Natives will get benefited by reciting the Nrusimhavirbhava Adyayam in Bhagavatam on the evening time will be blessed by Lord Vishnu. It is also advisable to recite Lakshmi Nrusimha Karavalamba astakam to fulfill their desires and offer prayers to Lord Lakshmi Nrusimha Swamy on this day.
Amalaki Ekadasi on March 17, 2008
On this day, it is very famous for the devotees who perform rituals to Lord Vishnu. The lord blesses the natives who perform fasting and reciting Vishnusahasranam will be highly benefited. Those who donate food items to the poor will get their desired fulfilled.
Maha Shivaratri falls on March 6, 2008
Main festival of Lord Shiva
Lunar Eclipse on February 21, 2008
Eclipses perfectly visible in American continents and partially visible in Western Europe and Northwest Africa
Ratha Saptami (Sun God's Festival) falls on February 13, 2007
Main festival of Lord Sri Suryanarayana Swamy varu
Solar Eclipse on February 7, 2008
Four Eclipses to be experienced during the year 2008
Makar Sankranti / Pongal Falls on January 15, 2007
Popular harvest festival, particularly in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharastra
Market Trends 2008
Trends of Gold, Silver, metals and red colored items, mirchi, grams etc. and Company shares
Skanda Shasti on April 11, 2008