Topic: rahu

Shailya means Mountain/Rock and Gaman means Departure. It refers to the event where Swami Maharaj left Ganagapura to go to the Srisailam Mountain (Kardali Van) to conclude his avatar. Hence, the day is remembered as the "Shailya Gaman" date.

Parama Ekadashi is incredibly rare because it occurs exclusively during the Krishna Paksha of Adhik Maas (the leap month in the Hindu calendar). Since Adhik Maas comes roughly once every three years, this Ekadashi is not an annual occurrence. Because Adhik Maas is dedicated entirely to Lord Vishnu, fasting on this day yields much higher spiritual rewards than regular Ekadashis.

Mahashivratri is celebrated on the night when Chaturdashi Tithi is present. Since Chaturdashi starts at 05:07 PM on Feb 15, the Nishita Kaal Puja (Night Worship) will be performed tonight (Sunday Night).

Jupiter is the ultimate Karaka (significator) of wisdom, knowledge, and respect. While Mercury gives raw intelligence and grasping power, Jupiter gives the wisdom to apply that intelligence constructively. A strong Jupiter guarantees success in higher education.