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Sep 26, 2009

Rahu-Kethu Transit: Oct 27, ‘09
Jupiter Transit: Dec 15, ‘09

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SANEESWARA (LORD SATURN)

Saturn (Saneeswara, Saneeschara, Shani and Sani) is the most powerful

planet affecting the life of every living thing and even God. He is the
only planet who has the suffix ISHWARA attached to his name.
Saneeswara is reputed to be both, a giver and a destroyer. A person
who prays to Saneeswara regularly will be blessed with not only
riddance from the problems and worries faced, but a life that one
desires.

Saturn is the planet of responsibility, and symbolizes the ethic of hard

work. Under its influence, a person's character is strengthened through
trial and difficulty. It has been said that Saturn disciplines us until we
can learn to discipline ourselves. In astrology, Saturn is the planet of
diligence, self-control and limitation. Its domain is patience, stability,
maturity and realism. Its influence is stern and restrictive, cold and
severe. Saturn is called the Celestial Taskmaster, for it teaches us the
lessons we must learn in life. In the grand plan of the universe, Saturn
does not give us more than we can handle. Under Saturn's influence we
achieve by overcoming obstacles and hardship. Sometimes the effort
itself is the reward, for effort is what builds character. In the end, what
we learn from Saturn's influence, we keep for the rest of our lives.
Saturn's position in your Horoscope indicates how well you accept
responsibility, whether you are self-disciplined, and what delays and
opposition you can expect to encounter. When its influence is
prominent you tend to be reliable, trustworthy and patient. Saturn gives
the power to endure, and provides the tenacity and perseverance to
realize your potential. Saturn's effect is to delay rewards until they are
earned. It is the planet of courage, steadfastness and integrity. Many
people shrink from accepting its burdens, but Saturn is not to be feared.
If you look into your past, you will probably see that you have achieved
lasting strength and satisfaction from triumphing over obstacles.

As a negative influence, Saturn can make a person overly ambitious,

calculating and selfish, solitary, inhibited and unhappy. Its negative
influence is associated with inflexibility, cruelty, humourlessness and
pessimism. Saturn also represents illness, handicaps and misfortune.
Saturn is our destiny. It rules fate, the things we cannot escape, and the
payment we must make for what we receive.

Saneeswara resides in each Rasi for a period of 2 1/2 years. When

Saneeswara resides in the 12th, 1st and 2nd house from Janma Raasi, it
is 7 1/2 Naattu Sani. Thus, during this transit on Sep 26, Sani will be in
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Rahu Gayathri: the 1 house for those in Kanya Raasi, 2 house for Simha, and 12th
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Ardhakayam Mahaveeryam house for Thula. So those in Kanya, Thula and Simha Raasi will be in
Chandraditya Vimardhanam the 7.5 yr cycle as shown in chart. If Sani is in the 4th house from your
Simhika Garbha Sambhootham Raasi, it is Ardhashtama Sani; when in the 8th house, it is Ashtama
Tham Rahum Pranamamyaham Sani. When in 4th, 7th or 10th house it is called Kantaka Sani. During
these periods, he troubles the affected individual.
Kethu Gayathri:
Palasha Pushpa Sankasham In a person's life, 7 1/2 Naattu Sani may aspect three times, the first
Tharaka Grahamasthakam called Mangu Sani, the second called Pongu Sani and the third called
Roudhram Rodhrathmakam Ghoram Marana Sani.
Tham Kethum Pranamamyaham
2009 SATURN TRANSIT: SEPTEMBER 26
JUPITER TRANSIT: Jupiter or Guru will transit on Dec 15 from
Makara raasi ( Capricorn) to Kumbha raasi (Aquarious). Jupiter stays in In 2009, Saneeswara will transit from Simha Rasi to Kanya Raasi on
one Raasi for one year. So, it takes 12 years for Jupiter to re-visit a Rasi Sept 26 according to the Vak (perception of ancient Rishis)
again. It is known as Guru Transit, or Guru Peyarchi. Slow moving
panchangam. On this auspicious day that represents a significant
planets like Saturn and Jupiter bring pronounced influences while
planetary re-alignment influencing several devotees lives, Lord
transiting various signs. Astrologically, this brings different sets of
Sanischara will be adorned with a Gold-plated Kavacha (Body Armor)
fortunes for the different Raasi... Jupiter when posited in 2, 5, 7, 9 11
and “Ears”. This transit is especially significant, since this is the year of
produce extremely favorable results. Jupiter when posited in the Janma the enemy (Virodhi Nama Samvatsaram) during which we are more
Raasi (Kumbha) and in the 8th house (Kataka) produces somewhat prone to succumb to Asuri energies.
unfavorable results. Overall, Guru is a benevolent planet

The Chart below gives an idea of the location of Jupiter and the number Significance of Kavacha & Ears Adornments
of houses separating different Raasi from Jupiter from Dec 15 onwards. By adorning Lord Sanischara with Kavacha, we symbolically pray to
him to reciprocate by protecting us from his malefic influences. We
Meena Mesha Rishaba Mithuna adorn the Lord with “Ears”, so that he “Hears” us and answers our
(12) (11) (10) (9) prayers. Devotees are strongly encouraged to sponsor Kavacha &
“Ears” for Lord Sanischara on this day, and be Blessed by him.
Kumbha Kataka (8)
Multiple sponsorships are allowed (similar to Abhishekam or Homa
(1) Jupiter
sponsorships).
Makara Simha (7)
(2)
Please do not miss this once in a lifetime opportunity given to us by the
Dhanur Vrischika Thula (5) Kanni (6)
Kindness of our Divine Mother take this opportunity to receive Divine
(3) (4)
Grace on this magnificent event. A more detailed discussion of this
transit will be given by Dr.G.Krishna Kumar and Prof.Venkat Hari in a
Note: The number in parenthesis denotes the position of Jupiter which talk “Significance of Saturn and its Transit” on Friday, Sept 25th at 7:00
will be in Kumbha Raasi from your Janma Raasi. PM .
MEENA=PISCES MESHA=ARIES
RISHABHA=TAURUS MITHUNA = GEMINI
Program Schedule for Saturday, September 26, 2009
KARKATAKAM = CANCER SIMHA = LEO 6:00 AM: Saturn Transit, Archana and Deeparadhana.
KANNI=VIRGO THULAM=LIBRA 9:30 AM: (Sukra) Navakshara Homam
VRISCHIKAM=SCORPIO DHANUR= SAGITTARIOUS 10:30 AM: Sanischara Kavacha Abhishekam, Alankaram and Archana
MAKARAM = CAPRICORN KUMBHA = AQUARIOUS. 7:00 PM: Sanischara Archana and Hanuman Archana
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Hanuman also represents both Lord Siva and his consort Shakthi and so
Sponsorship Details worshipping Him is like worshipping Siva-Shakthi. Similarly, worship
Shaniswara Kavacha Dharana Abhishekam= $108 Kala Bairava since He controls Kala (Time). Likewise, worship of Lord
Shaniswara Abhishekam only= $51 Siva and Mother Parashakthi will be of great benefit.
Navakshara Homam= $51, Archana= $11
AT PARASHAKTHI TEMPLE
There are 3 major types of Sani influences. They are 7 ½ Nattu Sani
(Saade Sath), Kandaka Sani and Ashtama Sani. A Chart showing the Devotees may perform any or all of the above types of worshipping at
impact of Saturn on different Rasis is also provided here. But before our Temple. Saneeswara Mantra will be posted in the Temple
that we should define the Zodiac, Constellation, Lagna and Raasi.
Navagraha Sannidhi room walls for your benefit. Try and participate in
the Saneeswara Abhishekam and Archana which are performed every
Zodiac: Divided into 12 Raasi – each 30 0 = 360 0 Saturday in the Temple. Canting Hanuman Chalisa and participating in
Mesha (Aries),Rishaba (Taurus), Mithuna (Gemini), Kataka (Cancer);
Hanuman puja would help all those undergoing the malefic influences
Simha (Leo); Kanni (Virgo); Thulam (Libra),Vrischika (Scorpio), of Lord Saneeswara. Hanuman Puja is being conducted every Thursday
Dhanur ( Sagittarius), Makara (Capricorn), Kumbha ( Aquarius), at 7:00 pm in the Temple and so please plan to attend this Puja.
Meena ( Pisces).

Constellation: 27 Nakshtras – each is 13 1/3 0 Please contact our priests for more information and for performing
Ø The Nakshtras are: Aswini, Bharani, Karthika, Rohini etc… specific puja.
Ø Each Nakshatra is divided into 4 quarters or Padas with 3 1/3 0
Ø Each Raasi consists of 3 Nakshtras (all or fractional) OTHER TRANSITS
Ø When you add the Padas of each in a Raasi, it should total 9.
RAHU-KETHU TRANSIT: On Oct. 27th the nodal planets or Chaya
• How does the Math work? Graha Rahu and Kethu will also transit after their 18 month sojourn in
• 12 (Raasi)x 30 degrees = 4 Nakshatra padas x 3 1/3 for each Makram ( Capricorn) and Katakam( Cancer) respectively . Thus on
pada x 27 Nakshtras = 360 Oct 27, Rahu will move from Makaram to Dhanur ( Sagittarious) and
Kethu will move from Katakam ( Cancer) to Mithunam ( Gemini).
Rahu and Kethu are not true planets but, represent the Lunar nodes at
Lagnam and Raasi Defined: The position of the Rising Sun at the
opposite ends of the Zodic like head and tail. They represent the points
time of Birth is calculated by Astrologers and that is your Lagnam. This of intersection of the moons orbit in the ecliptic. They transit in
will be indicated in your birth chart (jathaka). Sun is the Athma Karaka retrograde fashion ( moving backwards) indicating our past Karma.
and is responsible for your soul.
They symbolically eclipse the Sun ( conciousness) and moon (mind).

The position of the Moon determines your Raasi. Each Raasi is

associated with specific pada’s (quarters) of very specific Nakshtras.
Meena Raasi contains all 4 pada’s of Uthrattadhi and Revathi but only
the 4th pada of Poorattadhi. The other three Pada’s (1-3) of Poorattadhi
are assigned to Kumbha Raasi.

Thus, individuals must know not only their Nakshatra but also the Pada
in which they were born in order to establish their Raasi.
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MORE ON LORD SANEESWARA 7 ½ NAATTU SANI (SADE SATI)

Moola Manthra: Simha (Leo) Rasi: Makham, Pooram (all padas in both cases), and
HREEM SREEM GRAHA CHAKRA VARTHINE SHANAISCHARAAYA Uthram (Ist pada) have 2.5 more years. People born under these stars
KLEEM IM SAHA SWAAHAA have already completed 5 yrs of the 7.5 yrs.

Kanya Rasi ( Virgo) : Uttram ( 2,3,4 pada); Hastham ( all 4 padas);

Puranic Mantra:
Neelaanjana Samaabhaasam Chitra ( 1,2 padams) have 5 yrs more years. They would have
Raviputram Yamaagrajam completed 2.5 years already and five to go.
Chhaayaa Maartaanda Sambhootam
Thula Raasi (Libra): Chitra (3, 4); Swathi (1-4); Vishakam (1-3) have
Tam Namaami Shanayshcharam
full 7.5 years of the 7.5 yr Sani
Vedic Mantra: RASI-NAKSHTRAM CHART for 7 ½ Sani
Om Sham No Deveer Abhishtaya Each Nakshtra has 4 equal parts called a Pada. The pada in which you
Aapo Bhavantu Peetaye were born determines your Rasi. For example, Krithika with the 1st
Sham Yorabhi Sravantu Nah Pada belong to Mesha Rasi. Krithika on the other hand with 2nd or 3rd
or 4th Pada belong to Rishabha Rasi. In the following chart, Rasis are
Sani Gayathri shown in bold and Nakshtra Padas are shown in parenthesis. If there is
Kaaka Dhvajaaya Vidhmahe nothing in parenthesis then, it means all 4 padas are included in that
Khadga Hastaaya Dheemahi Raasi. To be accurate about your Rasi, you need to know your Nakshtra
Thanno Mandah Prachodayath and the Pada within the Nakshtra you were born.

AlternateGayathri RAASI NAMES:

Sanaicharaya vidhmahe MEENA=PISCES MESHA=ARIES
Chhaya putraya dheemahe RISHABHA=TAURUS MITHUNA = GEMINI
Thanno mantha Prachodayath KARKATAKAM = CANCER SIMHA = LEO
KANNI=VIRGO THULAM=LIBRA
WORSHIPPING LORD SANEESWARA VRISCHIKAM=SCORPIO DHANUR= SAGITTARIOUS
MAKARAM = CAPRICORN KUMBHA = AQUARIOUS.
Follow as many of the following as possible:
1. Do Navagraha Pradakshinam (circum-ambulating) in the Temple
especially on Saturdays
2. Do Navagraha Abhishekam, Archana and Navagraha Homam
3. Feed Crows at home if possible
4. Light Gingelly (Sesame seed) Oil lamps in Navagraha Sannidhi
5. Chant Mantras as given above
6. Offer Rice with Sesame seeds, Jaggery and Sesame seed oil as
Prasadam
7. Fast on Saturdays
8. Worshipping Lord Hanuman and Kala Bairava: Lord Hanuman is said
to have captured Saturn at one time and extracted a promise from him
that he (Saturn) will not harm any of Hanuman’s devotees. Lord
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ASHTAMA SANI
Count the number of Rasi columns from your Janma Rasi (your birth
Meena Mesha Rishabha Mithuna Rasi) and if Saneeswara is located in the 8th house from your Rasi (see
Poorattathi Asvathi Krithika (2,3,4) Mrigaseersha(3,4) chart above) then, you are affected by Ashtama Sani. As of Sept 2009,
Uthrattadhi Bharani Rohini Thiruvathira when Saturn transits into Kanya (Virgo) all those in Kumbha Raasi (
Revathi(1) Krithika Mrigaseersha(1,2) Punartham(1,2,3) see Raasi Chart) will be undergoing Ashtama Sani for 2 ½ years.
Kantaka (1) Kantaka Sani During Ashtama Sani, people undergo difficulties and unpleasantness
Sani which will transcend the persona and benefit the soul if the persons
Kumbha Kataka conduct life in a spiritual way by performing spiritual Navagraha puja
Avittam Punartham (4) ceremonies at the home of the Divine Mother and in Her divine
(3,4) Poosam presence.
Chathayam Ayilyam
Poorattathi SANEESWARA THE PROTECTOR
(1,2,3)
Ashtama The transit of Sani into Kandaka Sani, Ashtama Sani, 7 ½ year
Sani Sani and Sani Dasa do not seriously affect the following:
Makara Simha 1. Persons who were born in Makara and Kumbha Rasis.This is
Uthradam Makham because Saturn is the Lord of Makara and Kumbha Rasis and
(2,3,4) Pooram protects those born in these Rasis even if they are undergoing 7
Thiruvonam Uttram (1) 1/2 yr Sani, Khandaka Sani or Ashtama Sani. However, by
Avittam SANI 2.5 Yrs worshipping him, they get greater protection.
(1,2) 2. Those who are having Makaram and Kumbham as Lagnas again
because Makaram and Kumbham are lorded by Saneeswara.

Dhanur Vrischika Thula Kanni WHO MUST WORSHIP SANEESWARA?

Moolam Vishakam Chithra (3,4) Uthram (2,3,4)
Pooradam (4) Swathi Hastham Saturn comes into the life of each and every person some time or other,
Uthradam Anisham Vishakam (1,2,3) Chithra (1,2) depending upon the horoscope at the time of his birth. So everyone
(1) Kettai SANI 7.5 Yrs SANI 5 Yrs should worship Him. For the following categories of people it is all the
Kantaka more essential to worship Him
1. Those who are having the Saturn Dasa running. Its period is 19
years. Those who were born in the 'Poosham, Anusham and
KANDAKA SANI Uttirattati Nakshtras, will have their first Dasa as 'Sani'.
Count the number of Rasi columns from your Janma (Birth) Rasi and if 2. Those undergoing the 7 ½ year Sani.
Saneeswara is located in the 4th, 7th, or 10th house from your Rasi then, 3. Those that are having Sani as Neecham in Mesham.
you are affected by Kandaka Sani. When Sani enters Kanya Raasi 4. Those that are having Sani in the 4th, 7th, 10th (Kandaka) and 8th
(Virgo) in Sept. 2009, the following Raasis will be affected by Kantaka houses (Ashtama) from Raasi.
Sani: Meena, Mithuna, Dhanur (Count Kanni as 1 and go backwards, 5. Those undergoing Sani Dasa.
Mithuna will be 4th, Meena will be 7th and Dhanur will be 10th) 6. Those born in Simha, Kanni and Thula Lagna

The above basically illustrates that all of us are under the influence of
Saneeswara some time or other to varying degrees and worshipping
him benefits the devotee.
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ASHTAMA SANI
Count the number of Rasi columns from your Janma Rasi (your birth
Meena Mesha Rishabha Mithuna Rasi) and if Saneeswara is located in the 8th house from your Rasi (see
Poorattathi Asvathi Krithika (2,3,4) Mrigaseersha(3,4) chart above) then, you are affected by Ashtama Sani. As of Sept 2009,
Uthrattadhi Bharani Rohini Thiruvathira when Saturn transits into Kanya (Virgo) all those in Kumbha Raasi (
Revathi(1) Krithika Mrigaseersha(1,2) Punartham(1,2,3) see Raasi Chart) will be undergoing Ashtama Sani for 2 ½ years.
Kantaka (1) Kantaka Sani During Ashtama Sani, people undergo difficulties and unpleasantness
Sani which will transcend the persona and benefit the soul if the persons
Kumbha Kataka conduct life in a spiritual way by performing spiritual Navagraha puja
Avittam Punartham (4) ceremonies at the home of the Divine Mother and in Her divine
(3,4) Poosam presence.
Chathayam Ayilyam
Poorattathi SANEESWARA THE PROTECTOR
(1,2,3)
Ashtama The transit of Sani into Kandaka Sani, Ashtama Sani, 7 ½ year
Sani Sani and Sani Dasa do not seriously affect the following:
Makara Simha 1. Persons who were born in Makara and Kumbha Rasis.This is
Uthradam Makham because Saturn is the Lord of Makara and Kumbha Rasis and
(2,3,4) Pooram protects those born in these Rasis even if they are undergoing 7
Thiruvonam Uttram (1) 1/2 yr Sani, Khandaka Sani or Ashtama Sani. However, by
Avittam SANI 2.5 Yrs worshipping him, they get greater protection.
(1,2) 2. Those who are having Makaram and Kumbham as Lagnas again
because Makaram and Kumbham are lorded by Saneeswara.

Dhanur Vrischika Thula Kanni WHO MUST WORSHIP SANEESWARA?

Moolam Vishakam Chithra (3,4) Uthram (2,3,4)
Pooradam (4) Swathi Hastham Saturn comes into the life of each and every person some time or other,
Uthradam Anisham Vishakam (1,2,3) Chithra (1,2) depending upon the horoscope at the time of his birth. So everyone
(1) Kettai SANI 7.5 Yrs SANI 5 Yrs should worship Him. For the following categories of people it is all the
Kantaka more essential to worship Him
1. Those who are having the Saturn Dasa running. Its period is 19
years. Those who were born in the 'Poosham, Anusham and
KANDAKA SANI Uttirattati Nakshtras, will have their first Dasa as 'Sani'.
Count the number of Rasi columns from your Janma (Birth) Rasi and if 2. Those undergoing the 7 ½ year Sani.
Saneeswara is located in the 4th, 7th, or 10th house from your Rasi then, 3. Those that are having Sani as Neecham in Mesham.
you are affected by Kandaka Sani. When Sani enters Kanya Raasi 4. Those that are having Sani in the 4th, 7th, 10th (Kandaka) and 8th
(Virgo) in Sept. 2009, the following Raasis will be affected by Kantaka houses (Ashtama) from Raasi.
Sani: Meena, Mithuna, Dhanur (Count Kanni as 1 and go backwards, 5. Those undergoing Sani Dasa.
Mithuna will be 4th, Meena will be 7th and Dhanur will be 10th) 6. Those born in Simha, Kanni and Thula Lagna

The above basically illustrates that all of us are under the influence of
Saneeswara some time or other to varying degrees and worshipping
him benefits the devotee.
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MORE ON LORD SANEESWARA 7 ½ NAATTU SANI (SADE SATI)

Moola Manthra: Simha (Leo) Rasi: Makham, Pooram (all padas in both cases), and
HREEM SREEM GRAHA CHAKRA VARTHINE SHANAISCHARAAYA Uthram (Ist pada) have 2.5 more years. People born under these stars
KLEEM IM SAHA SWAAHAA have already completed 5 yrs of the 7.5 yrs.

Kanya Rasi ( Virgo) : Uttram ( 2,3,4 pada); Hastham ( all 4 padas);

Puranic Mantra:
Neelaanjana Samaabhaasam Chitra ( 1,2 padams) have 5 yrs more years. They would have
Raviputram Yamaagrajam completed 2.5 years already and five to go.
Chhaayaa Maartaanda Sambhootam
Thula Raasi (Libra): Chitra (3, 4); Swathi (1-4); Vishakam (1-3) have
Tam Namaami Shanayshcharam
full 7.5 years of the 7.5 yr Sani
Vedic Mantra: RASI-NAKSHTRAM CHART for 7 ½ Sani
Om Sham No Deveer Abhishtaya Each Nakshtra has 4 equal parts called a Pada. The pada in which you
Aapo Bhavantu Peetaye were born determines your Rasi. For example, Krithika with the 1st
Sham Yorabhi Sravantu Nah Pada belong to Mesha Rasi. Krithika on the other hand with 2nd or 3rd
or 4th Pada belong to Rishabha Rasi. In the following chart, Rasis are
Sani Gayathri shown in bold and Nakshtra Padas are shown in parenthesis. If there is
Kaaka Dhvajaaya Vidhmahe nothing in parenthesis then, it means all 4 padas are included in that
Khadga Hastaaya Dheemahi Raasi. To be accurate about your Rasi, you need to know your Nakshtra
Thanno Mandah Prachodayath and the Pada within the Nakshtra you were born.

AlternateGayathri RAASI NAMES:

Sanaicharaya vidhmahe MEENA=PISCES MESHA=ARIES
Chhaya putraya dheemahe RISHABHA=TAURUS MITHUNA = GEMINI
Thanno mantha Prachodayath KARKATAKAM = CANCER SIMHA = LEO
KANNI=VIRGO THULAM=LIBRA
WORSHIPPING LORD SANEESWARA VRISCHIKAM=SCORPIO DHANUR= SAGITTARIOUS
MAKARAM = CAPRICORN KUMBHA = AQUARIOUS.
Follow as many of the following as possible:
1. Do Navagraha Pradakshinam (circum-ambulating) in the Temple
especially on Saturdays
2. Do Navagraha Abhishekam, Archana and Navagraha Homam
3. Feed Crows at home if possible
4. Light Gingelly (Sesame seed) Oil lamps in Navagraha Sannidhi
5. Chant Mantras as given above
6. Offer Rice with Sesame seeds, Jaggery and Sesame seed oil as
Prasadam
7. Fast on Saturdays
8. Worshipping Lord Hanuman and Kala Bairava: Lord Hanuman is said
to have captured Saturn at one time and extracted a promise from him
that he (Saturn) will not harm any of Hanuman’s devotees. Lord
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Hanuman also represents both Lord Siva and his consort Shakthi and so
Sponsorship Details worshipping Him is like worshipping Siva-Shakthi. Similarly, worship
Shaniswara Kavacha Dharana Abhishekam= $108 Kala Bairava since He controls Kala (Time). Likewise, worship of Lord
Shaniswara Abhishekam only= $51 Siva and Mother Parashakthi will be of great benefit.
Navakshara Homam= $51, Archana= $11
AT PARASHAKTHI TEMPLE
There are 3 major types of Sani influences. They are 7 ½ Nattu Sani
(Saade Sath), Kandaka Sani and Ashtama Sani. A Chart showing the Devotees may perform any or all of the above types of worshipping at
impact of Saturn on different Rasis is also provided here. But before our Temple. Saneeswara Mantra will be posted in the Temple
that we should define the Zodiac, Constellation, Lagna and Raasi.
Navagraha Sannidhi room walls for your benefit. Try and participate in
the Saneeswara Abhishekam and Archana which are performed every
Zodiac: Divided into 12 Raasi – each 30 0 = 360 0 Saturday in the Temple. Canting Hanuman Chalisa and participating in
Mesha (Aries),Rishaba (Taurus), Mithuna (Gemini), Kataka (Cancer);
Hanuman puja would help all those undergoing the malefic influences
Simha (Leo); Kanni (Virgo); Thulam (Libra),Vrischika (Scorpio), of Lord Saneeswara. Hanuman Puja is being conducted every Thursday
Dhanur ( Sagittarius), Makara (Capricorn), Kumbha ( Aquarius), at 7:00 pm in the Temple and so please plan to attend this Puja.
Meena ( Pisces).

Constellation: 27 Nakshtras – each is 13 1/3 0 Please contact our priests for more information and for performing
Ø The Nakshtras are: Aswini, Bharani, Karthika, Rohini etc… specific puja.
Ø Each Nakshatra is divided into 4 quarters or Padas with 3 1/3 0
Ø Each Raasi consists of 3 Nakshtras (all or fractional) OTHER TRANSITS
Ø When you add the Padas of each in a Raasi, it should total 9.
RAHU-KETHU TRANSIT: On Oct. 27th the nodal planets or Chaya
• How does the Math work? Graha Rahu and Kethu will also transit after their 18 month sojourn in
• 12 (Raasi)x 30 degrees = 4 Nakshatra padas x 3 1/3 for each Makram ( Capricorn) and Katakam( Cancer) respectively . Thus on
pada x 27 Nakshtras = 360 Oct 27, Rahu will move from Makaram to Dhanur ( Sagittarious) and
Kethu will move from Katakam ( Cancer) to Mithunam ( Gemini).
Rahu and Kethu are not true planets but, represent the Lunar nodes at
Lagnam and Raasi Defined: The position of the Rising Sun at the
opposite ends of the Zodic like head and tail. They represent the points
time of Birth is calculated by Astrologers and that is your Lagnam. This of intersection of the moons orbit in the ecliptic. They transit in
will be indicated in your birth chart (jathaka). Sun is the Athma Karaka retrograde fashion ( moving backwards) indicating our past Karma.
and is responsible for your soul.
They symbolically eclipse the Sun ( conciousness) and moon (mind).

The position of the Moon determines your Raasi. Each Raasi is

associated with specific pada’s (quarters) of very specific Nakshtras.
Meena Raasi contains all 4 pada’s of Uthrattadhi and Revathi but only
the 4th pada of Poorattadhi. The other three Pada’s (1-3) of Poorattadhi
are assigned to Kumbha Raasi.

Thus, individuals must know not only their Nakshatra but also the Pada
in which they were born in order to establish their Raasi.
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Rahu Gayathri: the 1 house for those in Kanya Raasi, 2 house for Simha, and 12th
st nd

Ardhakayam Mahaveeryam house for Thula. So those in Kanya, Thula and Simha Raasi will be in
Chandraditya Vimardhanam the 7.5 yr cycle as shown in chart. If Sani is in the 4th house from your
Simhika Garbha Sambhootham Raasi, it is Ardhashtama Sani; when in the 8th house, it is Ashtama
Tham Rahum Pranamamyaham Sani. When in 4th, 7th or 10th house it is called Kantaka Sani. During
these periods, he troubles the affected individual.
Kethu Gayathri:
Palasha Pushpa Sankasham In a person's life, 7 1/2 Naattu Sani may aspect three times, the first
Tharaka Grahamasthakam called Mangu Sani, the second called Pongu Sani and the third called
Roudhram Rodhrathmakam Ghoram Marana Sani.
Tham Kethum Pranamamyaham
2009 SATURN TRANSIT: SEPTEMBER 26
JUPITER TRANSIT: Jupiter or Guru will transit on Dec 15 from
Makara raasi ( Capricorn) to Kumbha raasi (Aquarious). Jupiter stays in In 2009, Saneeswara will transit from Simha Rasi to Kanya Raasi on
one Raasi for one year. So, it takes 12 years for Jupiter to re-visit a Rasi Sept 26 according to the Vak (perception of ancient Rishis)
again. It is known as Guru Transit, or Guru Peyarchi. Slow moving
panchangam. On this auspicious day that represents a significant
planets like Saturn and Jupiter bring pronounced influences while
planetary re-alignment influencing several devotees lives, Lord
transiting various signs. Astrologically, this brings different sets of
Sanischara will be adorned with a Gold-plated Kavacha (Body Armor)
fortunes for the different Raasi... Jupiter when posited in 2, 5, 7, 9 11
and “Ears”. This transit is especially significant, since this is the year of
produce extremely favorable results. Jupiter when posited in the Janma the enemy (Virodhi Nama Samvatsaram) during which we are more
Raasi (Kumbha) and in the 8th house (Kataka) produces somewhat prone to succumb to Asuri energies.
unfavorable results. Overall, Guru is a benevolent planet

The Chart below gives an idea of the location of Jupiter and the number Significance of Kavacha & Ears Adornments
of houses separating different Raasi from Jupiter from Dec 15 onwards. By adorning Lord Sanischara with Kavacha, we symbolically pray to
him to reciprocate by protecting us from his malefic influences. We
Meena Mesha Rishaba Mithuna adorn the Lord with “Ears”, so that he “Hears” us and answers our
(12) (11) (10) (9) prayers. Devotees are strongly encouraged to sponsor Kavacha &
“Ears” for Lord Sanischara on this day, and be Blessed by him.
Kumbha Kataka (8)
Multiple sponsorships are allowed (similar to Abhishekam or Homa
(1) Jupiter
sponsorships).
Makara Simha (7)
(2)
Please do not miss this once in a lifetime opportunity given to us by the
Dhanur Vrischika Thula (5) Kanni (6)
Kindness of our Divine Mother take this opportunity to receive Divine
(3) (4)
Grace on this magnificent event. A more detailed discussion of this
transit will be given by Dr.G.Krishna Kumar and Prof.Venkat Hari in a
Note: The number in parenthesis denotes the position of Jupiter which talk “Significance of Saturn and its Transit” on Friday, Sept 25th at 7:00
will be in Kumbha Raasi from your Janma Raasi. PM .
MEENA=PISCES MESHA=ARIES
RISHABHA=TAURUS MITHUNA = GEMINI
Program Schedule for Saturday, September 26, 2009
KARKATAKAM = CANCER SIMHA = LEO 6:00 AM: Saturn Transit, Archana and Deeparadhana.
KANNI=VIRGO THULAM=LIBRA 9:30 AM: (Sukra) Navakshara Homam
VRISCHIKAM=SCORPIO DHANUR= SAGITTARIOUS 10:30 AM: Sanischara Kavacha Abhishekam, Alankaram and Archana
MAKARAM = CAPRICORN KUMBHA = AQUARIOUS. 7:00 PM: Sanischara Archana and Hanuman Archana
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SANEESWARA (LORD SATURN)

Saturn (Saneeswara, Saneeschara, Shani and Sani) is the most powerful

planet affecting the life of every living thing and even God. He is the
only planet who has the suffix ISHWARA attached to his name.
Saneeswara is reputed to be both, a giver and a destroyer. A person
who prays to Saneeswara regularly will be blessed with not only
riddance from the problems and worries faced, but a life that one
desires.

Saturn is the planet of responsibility, and symbolizes the ethic of hard

work. Under its influence, a person's character is strengthened through
trial and difficulty. It has been said that Saturn disciplines us until we
can learn to discipline ourselves. In astrology, Saturn is the planet of
diligence, self-control and limitation. Its domain is patience, stability,
maturity and realism. Its influence is stern and restrictive, cold and
severe. Saturn is called the Celestial Taskmaster, for it teaches us the
lessons we must learn in life. In the grand plan of the universe, Saturn
does not give us more than we can handle. Under Saturn's influence we
achieve by overcoming obstacles and hardship. Sometimes the effort
itself is the reward, for effort is what builds character. In the end, what
we learn from Saturn's influence, we keep for the rest of our lives.
Saturn's position in your Horoscope indicates how well you accept
responsibility, whether you are self-disciplined, and what delays and
opposition you can expect to encounter. When its influence is
prominent you tend to be reliable, trustworthy and patient. Saturn gives
the power to endure, and provides the tenacity and perseverance to
realize your potential. Saturn's effect is to delay rewards until they are
earned. It is the planet of courage, steadfastness and integrity. Many
people shrink from accepting its burdens, but Saturn is not to be feared.
If you look into your past, you will probably see that you have achieved
lasting strength and satisfaction from triumphing over obstacles.

As a negative influence, Saturn can make a person overly ambitious,

calculating and selfish, solitary, inhibited and unhappy. Its negative
influence is associated with inflexibility, cruelty, humourlessness and
pessimism. Saturn also represents illness, handicaps and misfortune.
Saturn is our destiny. It rules fate, the things we cannot escape, and the
payment we must make for what we receive.

Saneeswara resides in each Rasi for a period of 2 1/2 years. When

Saneeswara resides in the 12th, 1st and 2nd house from Janma Raasi, it
is 7 1/2 Naattu Sani. Thus, during this transit on Sep 26, Sani will be in