April 2022 was a spectacular month to view 5 planets lining up. These were visible early in the morning between 4.30 am and 5.30 am, the views of the planets were spectacular. The 5 planets being Jupiter, Venus, Neptune, Mars and Saturn. On April 29th and May 1st there was a beautiful conjunction of two …
Exploring the Moon — Observations from October 4, 2025 Location: Bengaluru, IndiaTelescope: 127mm Maksutov-CassegrainCamera: ZWO ASI 462MCLunar Phase: Waxing Moon (~43% illuminated)Seeing Conditions: Good (7/10), thin passing clouds A Night of Lunar Detail The Moon was in a perfect position tonight for high-contrast views along the terminator, where sunlight rakes across crater rims and mountain …
Vijaya Dashami – The Final Victory Introduction: Crossing the Threshold of Success The nine nights of Navaratri culminated yesterday with the blessing of ultimate fulfillment from Maa Siddhidātrī. Today, the tenth day, is Vijaya Dashami (The Victorious Tenth Day), a sacred threshold that marks the triumph of divine power over all limitations. This day is …
Introduction: The Apex of the Journey Welcome to Day 9, the finale of the Devi Mahatmyam! Today, we witness the granting of the ultimate boons, as the Divine Mother keeps the promises made in the Phala Shruti (Chapter 12). Chapter 13 shifts entirely from cosmic battles to individual transformation. It is the story of King …
Introduction: The Reward of Spiritual Practice Welcome to Day 8 of our sacred journey! After witnessing the fierce battles (Chapters 1-10) and offering the ultimate hymn of praise and realization (Chapter 11), the narrative now moves to its conclusion with Chapter 12, the Phala Shruti—literally, “The Hearing of the Fruit.” This chapter is the Divine …
The Hymn of Ultimate Gratitude (Chapter 11) Introduction: Victory Leads to Devotion and Auspiciousness Welcome to Day 7 of our sacred journey! After the spectacular climax of Day 6, the universe is restored to peace. Chapter 11 marks a profound shift from the intensity of battle to the serenity of unreserved devotion. As the gods …
Introduction: The Final Confrontation Welcome back, spiritual seekers, to Day 6 of our sacred journey! After the ferocious intensity of Day 5, where the Divine Mother and the Matrikas conquered the self-perpetuating problem of Raktabīja, the narrative now reaches its inevitable and powerful climax. Today, we delve into Chapters 9 and 10, which detail the …
The Fierce Dance of Divine Justice (Chapters 7 & 8) Introduction: The Escalation of the Great War Welcome back, spiritual seekers, to Day 5 of our sacred journey through Devi’s Grace: A Navaratri Journey! Yesterday, we witnessed the swift and absolute destruction of the arrogant demon Dhumralochana in Chapter 6, a powerful display of the …
The Fierce Response to Arrogance (Chapter 6) Introduction Welcome back, spiritual seekers, to Day 4 of our sacred journey through Devi’s Grace: A Navaratri Journey! Yesterday, we immersed ourselves in the profound Hymn of Grace (Chapter 5), witnessing the gods’ heartfelt prayers and the Goddess’s compassionate promise to intervene. Today, the narrative takes a dramatic …
Introduction Day 3: The Hymn of Grace — Chapter 5 of Devi Mahatmyam As the sun crosses the celestial equator on this Autumn Equinox, nature itself pauses in perfect equipoise—day and night in balance, light and shadow in dialogue. In this cosmic stillness, we enter Chapter 5 of the Devi Mahatmyam, a hymn not of …
Introduction: The Dawn of Divine Valor Welcome back to Day 2 of our sacred journey through Devi’s Grace: A Navaratri Journey! Yesterday, we laid the foundation by exploring the primordial power of the Goddess and her role in cosmic illusion. Today, we delve into the heart of the Devi Mahatmyam, witnessing the magnificent manifestation of …
