Topic: charanamrit-vidhi

Lord Shani (Saturn) is the son of Lord Surya. Despite their astrological enmity, scriptures state that worshiping the father (Sun) on Bhanu Saptami pleases the son (Shani), thereby reducing Shani Dosha or Sade Sati effects.

Visiting holy places (Tirthas) is meant to purify the mind. If you travel to a temple but your mind is full of anger and greed, the pilgrimage is useless. Conversely, if you sit at home with a pure, meditative mind, you have already reached the divine.

The primary signs of a weak Mercury include constant confusion in decision-making, frequent misunderstandings with friends and family, harsh or clumsy speech, lack of concentration in studies, and severe ups and downs in business.

The Rahu Kaal (inauspicious time) for Saturday, 13 December 2025, is from 09:39 AM to 10:57 AM. It is best to avoid starting new important tasks during this window.