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Angarki Chaturthi is an auspicious fasting day for Hindus that is observed on Sankashti Chaturthi .
This vrat is dedicated to God Ganesha and is also known as ‘Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi’.
Normally the fasting is done on the ‘chaturthi’ (4th day) after purnima (full moon day) during the ‘Krishna Paksha’ (dark fortnight of moon) of every lunar month in the Hindu calendar.
Angarki Chaturthi
Angarki Chaturthi is considered to be the most auspicious of all the Sankashti Ganesha Chaturthi days.
This day holds immense significance for followers of Marathi culture and the celebrations of this festival is particularly renowned in the western regions of India.
In Maharashtra, special arrangements are made in Lord Ganesha temples on the day of Angarki Chaturthi.
‘Angarki’ is a word of Sanskrit origin meaning ‘red like burned coal’.
Hindu devotees strongly believe that by worshipping Lord Ganesha and keeping a fast on this day will help them to fulfil all their desires.
Angarki Chaturthi is thus a day of deliverance.
It is explained in Hindu legends how Lord Ganesha blessed Lord Mars on this day.
Therefore a person keeping a fast on this day receives blessings of both, Lord Ganesha and Lord Mars.
Such a person will never face problems and live a contented and peaceful life.
Rituals during Angarki Chaturthi:
- On Angarki Chaturthi, devotees get up early and take a bath. They worship an idol of Lord Ganesha made either from mud, copper or even gold. He is worshipped with proper rituals and offerings. ‘Modak’, the favourite sweet of Lord Ganesha is prepared and distributed among devotees, after the ‘aarti’.
- Devotees keep a strict vrat on the day of Angarki Chaturthi to please Lord Ganesha. The fasting starts at sunrise and comes to an end after sighting the moon in the evening. The entire day is spent without eating a single grain of food. Some people also observe a partial fast in which eating of fruits and sabudana khichdi is allowed.
- While fasting, drinking excessive fluid or eating betel leaves, nuts or tobacco is strictly prohibited and is equivalent to breaking the fast.
- The Angarki Chaturthi vrat ends after sighting moon and performing puja of God Ganesha. Devotees also offer ‘aargya’ to Ganesha and then break their fast by consuming pure vegetarian food. Devotees also worship the Moon God on this day with sandalwood paste, rice and flowers.
- Vedic mantras dedicated to Lord Ganesha are recited on this day. It is very rewarding to read the ‘Ganapati Atharvashesha’ before moonlight on Angarki Chaturthi. Bhajans and religious hymns are also sung on this day in praise of Lord Ganesha.
Significance of Angarki Chaturthi:
The importance and rituals of Angarki Chaturthi is mentioned in religious scriptures like ‘Ganesha Purana’ and ‘Smriti Kaustubha’.
Devotees worship Lord Ganesha on this day to seek His blessings for a joyful and prosperous life.
According to the Hindu legends, Lord Ganesha is also known to be the supreme lord of intelligence and remover of all obstacles.
Hence worshipping God Ganesha will help people to remove obstacles and reduce problems in their life.
The occurrence of Angarki Chaturthi is once in six months and is celebrated with utmost zeal and dedication.
It is also held that a person who observes a sacred fast on Angarki Chaturthi gets the same benefits as those obtained by keeping the Sankashti Ganesha Chaturthi, all throughout the year.
Angarki Chaturthi
Introduction to Angarki Chaturthi
Angarki Chaturthi is an auspicious day observed by Hindus when Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishna Paksha Chaturthi – 4th day of Waning Moon).
Devotees observe Vrat (fasting) for Lord Ganesha and the day is also known as Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi.
The day is especially observed with fasting by Ganesha devotees in Maharashtra and is widely celebrated in the Western states of India.
Special Poojas (rituals of worship) are offered at Ganesha temples in Maharashtra.
Significance of Angarki Chaturthi
‘Angarki’ in Sanskrit means ‘burnt coal in red color.’
The significance of Angarki Chaturthi is mentioned in Vedic texts such as Ganesha Purana and Smriti Kaustubha.
Angarki Chaturthi is a day of liberation and worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day would fulfill the desires of the devotees.
Observing a fast for Ganesha can relieve you from all problems and bless you with a contented life.
Angarki Chaturthi occurs once in six months and Lord Ganesha, the Supreme Lord of intelligence, is worshipped on this particular day to seek his eternal blessings of prosperity and happiness.
Mythology behind Angarki Chaturthi
Angarak Chaturthi
According to Ganesha Purana’s Upasana Khand (one of the three divisions in the Vedas),
Goddess Prithvi (mother earth) brought up Mangala, sage Bharadwaj’s son, until seven years of age and then returned the child to his father.
The boy learned Vedas and Puranas (sacred texts) from his father.
The boy showed great devotion towards Lord Ganesha and wanted to observe penance to seek his blessings.
Sage Bharadwaj taught him Ganapati mantra and sent him to meditate upon the benevolent God.
He sincerely prayed to Lord Ganesha for several years and on Magha Krishna Chaturthi (4th waning Moon during mid-Jan to mid-Feb), Ganesha blessed the boy by showing his universal form.
Ganesha told the boy that he could ask for any boon, as he was impressed by the boy’s devotion.
The boy replied, “O Lord.
I would like to have ambrosia with all the Gods in heaven.
My name Mangala should be famous in all the three worlds.
Since I saw you on the day of Magha Krishna Chaturthi, this day must be special and devotees who observe fasting for you on this day should get their desires fulfilled’.
Ganesha granted him the wishes.
He further informed him that his name would be Angarak from then on and this day would be celebrated as Angarak or Angarki Chaturthi.
Ganesha also decreed that whoever worships him with a Vrat on this day would be blessed with wish-fulfillment.
Rituals of Angarki Chaturthi Vrat (Fasting)
Devotees begin the day with an early morning bath, worship Lord Ganesha with special Pooja and offer ‘Modak’ (dumpling), his favorite dish.
The idol or picture of Ganesha is decorated with flowers and Aarti (light offering) is performed.
Devotees observe complete fasting for Lord Ganesha on Angarki Chaturthi from sunrise and break the fast upon the sighting of the Moon.
Lord Chandra or Moon is also worshipped on this day by offering sandalwood paste, rice, and flowers.
Some people also observe partial fasting by consuming fruits, milk or sabudana (sago) khichdi.
Vedic hymns and texts such as ‘Ganapati Atharvashirsha’ are read before moonlight on Angarki Chaturthi to seek Lord Ganesha’s divine blessings.
On the day of fasting, drinking alcohol, smoking or having betel leaves and nuts is strictly prohibited.
Benefits of Observing Angarki Chaturthi Vrat
Observing Angarki Chaturthi Vrat (fasting) and propitiating Lord Ganesha can bestow the following benefits:
- Relief from Manglik Dosha (marriage affliction due to a badly placed Mars in birth chart)
- Fasting on Angarki Chaturthi is equivalent to fasting on Sankashti Chaturthi (an auspicious day dedicated to Ganesha observed in every lunar month of the Hindu calendar on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha or dark lunar phase) for the entire year
- Happiness, good health, and prosperity blessings
- Overcome financial, family, health or marriage problems due to a malefic Mars in the birth chart
- Remove all obstacles and award intelligence
- Fulfillment of desires
- Success in all endeavors
- Wash away sins
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Angarki Chaturthi
Angarki Chaturthi is an auspicious vrat observed in honour of Lord Ganesha.
The vrat, also known as Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi, is observed on Sankashti Chaturthi,
The vrat is typically observed on Chaturthi tithi, the fourth day after Purnima, during the Krishna Paksha of every lunar month of the traditional Hindu calendar.
The upcoming Angarki Chaturthi of the Ashada month
According to the Legends, Lord Ganesha blessed Lord Mars on this day, thus Angarki Chaturthi is considered to be a day of deliverance.
Worshipping Lord Ganesh and keeping a vrat on this day is believed to fulfill one’s desires, making their life contented and peaceful.
The vrat begins at sunrise and ends after sighting the moon, followed by an evening puja of Lord Ganesh.
Angarki Chaturthi is considered the most auspicious of all Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi days.
Devotees worship the idols of Lord Ganesh, conduct special pujas and aartis, and prepare Modak, the favorite sweet of Lord Ganesh.
Devotees also read the ‘Ganapati Atharvashesha’ and recite the Vedic mantras in dedication to Lord Ganesh.
On this day, devotional songs and religious hymns are sung in praise of Lord Ganesh.
May Lord Ganesh and Lord Mars bless all the devotees abundantly, filling their lives with prosperity and fortune and fulfilling all their desires.
Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi
Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi It is believed that on this day, Lord Ganesha blessed the planet Mars.
So, the power of Lord Ganesha combines with that of Mars.
A Chaturthi, the fourth day of a month in the Hindu calendar, is always associated with Lord Ganesha.
When a Chaturthi falls in Krishna Paksha, the waning phase of the Moon, it is called the Sankashti Chaturthi.
Rarely, the Krishna Pakhsa, and, so, this is believed to be an auspicious conjunction as the power of Lord Ganesha combines with that of the fiery planet Mars (Mangal Dev).
This Chaturthi is called the Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi.
And this time it is being celebrated
It is widely believed that praying to Lord Ganesha on this day leads to an end to all the difficulties and troubles in life.
Significance
‘Angarki‘ is a Sanskrit word and it means “red like burnt coal”.
It is believed that on this day, Lord Ganesha blessed the planet Mars and hence their powers combine to bless their devotees.
Sankashti Chaturthi is observed in northern and southern India, but it is hugely popular in Maharashtra.
In Tamil Nadu, the festival is known as Sankat Hara Chaturthi.
On this day, the devotees of Lord Ganesha worship him and seek his blessings to overcome all challenges in life.
On Angarki Chaturthi day, some couples observe fast to be blessed with a healthy child.
How is it observed
It is believed that Lord Ganesha, also known as Vighnaharta, removes all troubles of his devotees and fulfil their wishes. Special pujas are performed to please the Moon — water is sprinkled, sandalwood paste, consecrated rice, and flowers are offered in the direction of the Moon.
Some devotees also recite the story of Lord Ganesha and chant Vedic mantras dedicated to him.
Devotees are required to wear a yellow cloth during puja.
Angarki Chaturthi’s significance
Tuesday, the fourth day after the full moon, is called Angarki Chaturthi.
The Angarki Chaturthi during an extra month is considered highly significant because it occurs once in twenty-one years.
Angarki Chaturthi derives its name from ‘Angaraka,’ meaning the fiery red planet Mars, referred to as Mangal (which lends its name to Mangalvar or Tuesday).
It is believed by devotees that praying on this day fulfills their wishes.
Observing this fast minimizes obstacles as Ganesha is the remover of all obstacles and the supreme lord of intelligence.
In three years, there are 37 months, meaning 37 Angarki Chaturthis. Dividing 37 by 7 (total days in a week) gives 5.
Hence, usually, every five years, Angarki Chaturthi occurs.
In 33 months, an extra month is included, meaning there are usually seven extra months in 21 years.
In these extra months, the possibility of Angarki Chaturthi occurring is once every seven years.
If Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it also enhances the impact of Mars on Ganesh Puja.
As per legends, those who worship Lord Ganesha, observe fasts on this day receive auspicious blessings from him.
Angarki Chaturthi Puja:
During Angarki Chaturthi, remember Lord Hanuman alongside Lord Ganesha.
This action removes the ill effects of Mars from your horoscope.
Wake up early and bathe with black sesame seeds in water.
After worshipping Lord Ganesha, benefit from fasting.
Place Lord Ganesha’s idol on a red-colored seat and offer incense, lamps, food, fruits, and flowers.
In Hinduism, many Ganesh devotees fast on this day.
In the evening, perform the puja for Lord Ganesha in your home and offer Durva grass and Modak.
After the moonrise, recite Ganpati Shlokas, and then conclude the fast.
Apply red vermilion to Lord Ganesha and offer Durva grass for sure success.
Angarki Chaturthi’s significance:
Angarki Chaturthi is addressed as the day of Mars’ influence.
The story behind it is fascinating. In the Kritya Yuga, the great sage Bharadwaj was a devoted follower of Lord Ganesha and had emphasized the importance of Ganesha worship to humanity from that age itself.
From these sages, an earthy celestial came into being named Angaraka, who was born near the Jaaswand tree and had a reddish complexion.
After being on earth for seven years, Bharadwaj brought him under his guidance.
He taught him the Vedas and Ganesha mantras for worship.
After that, the boy went into the forest. After a thousand years of penance, he pleased Lord Ganesha.
On that day, it was Mangalvar, and the Angarki Chaturthi had arrived.
He asked for the boon to administer the nectar from heaven and be famous across the three worlds.
He requested this boon from the pleased Lord Ganesha.
Ganesh granted his most ardent devotee a special name, ‘Angaraka,’ and established his connection with 21 devotees observing the 21 Chaturthis, promising them success.
Thus, by remembering Angarki Chaturthi, one should not forget this, as the 21 Chaturthis lead to fruitful results.
Due to the righteous deeds of these thousand years of penance, even in future ages, their unfulfilled desires would be met.
They would be free from debts.
Therefore, by remembering Angarki Chaturthi, one can achieve certain desires.
Thus, if Angarki Chaturthi , it is crucial to observe the fast, whether to fulfill some unmet desires or to clear significant obstacles.
Tomorrow, the gravitational pull of the auspicious planet Mars towards Earth happens, and on this day alone, follow the fasting schedule after viewing the moon.
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Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi
The day is celebrated as an auspicious occasion to seek blessings from the Vighnaharta, the prefix commonly used for Lord Ganesha.
Lord Ganesha is believed as the Lord of intelligence and Lord of eliminating obstacles from life.
As per the mythological beliefs, he is worshipped wholeheartedly and Angarki, one of his devotees, is remembered for her devotion to Ganesh Ji on this particular day.
Then Lord Ganesha gets impressed by her devotion.
She is known for expressing her desire for her Lord with a pure heart.
Therefore, this day came to be known as Chaturthi, which occurs, popularly known as Angarki Chaturthi.
ANGARKI SANKASATHI CHATURTHI : RITUALS
On this day, devotees wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath.
Then they observe a fast to honour Lord Ganesha by decorating the deity at home.
The devotees who observe fast take fruit and milk-based food once a day.
The vrat food involves peanuts, potatoes, and sabudana khichdi.
The puja is performed in the evening after the moon appears.
The idol of Lord Ganesha is decorated with flowers, kumkum, and durva grass.
An oil lamp is lit in front of the deity where devotees chant the Ganapati mantra.
On this occasion, Lord Ganesha is worshipped by the devotees through fast and prayers.
The day falls on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha and it is considered that Lord Ganesha will bless his devotees and their children with good health and wisdom by eliminating difficulties from their lives.
Angarki Chaturthi Sees the Combined Power of Lord Ganesha and Planet Mars
Angarki Chathurthi is Sankashti Chathurthi falling.
Sankashti Chathurthi is the Chathurthi or the fourth tithi in the Krishna Paksha of the month.
Fasting or Vrat is observed on this day to invoke the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
Chathurthi, especially Angarki Sankashti Chathurthi, is a very sacred and joyous occasion in the Marathi culture and the western regions of India.
When is Angarki Chathurthi in ?
Sankashti Chathurthi is observed as Angarki Chathurthi this year.
Angarki Chathurthi is considered to be the best among Sankashti Chathurthi days.
Special arrangements are made in Ganesha temples on this day.
It is believed to be the day of deliverance; that is, every plea of the devotee that is wished by Lord Ganesha after proper pooja and vrat observance during Angarki Chathurthi gets fulfilled.
The person can expect a peaceful and serene life free from tensions and negativity through it.
On this day, devotees wake up early in the morning, complete their morning ablutions and worship the idol of Lord Ganesha.
It is customary to offer and consume Modak after pooja as it is considered the favourite food of Lord Ganesha.
Strict vrat is observed on the day.
It lasts from morning till moonrise in the evening.
After the moon sighting, the vrat is ended with a pooja of Lord Ganesha.
The vrat is broken by consuming vegetarian food.
Moon is also worshipped at this time.
Reading Ganapati Atharvashesha while basked in the moonlight is believed to do good to the spirit and body of the person.
What do we eat on Angarki Chaturthi?
It is customary for hardcore devotees to stay away from consuming even a drop of water during the time of Angarki Chathurthi.
But for many, such harsh abstinence from food may not be possible due to various problems.
For them, partial vrat is recommended.
Here, the devotee is allowed to consume certain food, like fruits and khichdi. Still, drinking excessive fluids and eating betel leaves, nuts or tobacco is completely prohibited.
Doing any of this is equivalent to breaking the fast.
Classic Farali or fasting recipes are Shabudana Khichdi, Shabudana Vadai and Coconut Chutney, Upvas Thalipeeth, Rajgira Puri and Buckwheat Khichdi.
Other food items that are okay for consumption are Banana Chips, Modak and Halwa.
Pal Payasam is one of the popular vrat recipes in South India.
Observing vrat is as much about abstaining from food as it is about consuming the right kind of food.
This will improve the physical and spiritual health of the devotee.
Why do we celebrate Angarki Chaturthi?
Chathurthi is the day of Lord Ganesha.
Chathurthi is the fourth day of the lunar phase. Chathurthi during the Shukla Paksha is called Vinayaka Chathurthi.
Chathurthi during the Krishna Paksha is called the Sankashti Chathurthi.
Of the two, Sankashti Chathurthi is the more popular and more fervently observed. Sankashti Chathurthi on a Tuesday is Angarki Chathurthi. Tuesday is the day of Mars or Mangala.
Lord Ganesha has a special relationship with Mangala.
Bharadwaja was one of the seven mind-born sons of Brahma.
Lord Brahma wanted his sons to procreate and help with his creation.
Once, while in his Ashrama, Bharadwaja saw a group of Apsaras having a bath in the river.
He felt love for a certain Apsara. Bharadwaja came forward and expressed his desire for that Apsara.
She, too, felt love for the sage.
Thus they entered into holy union.
A son was born to them.
After a few days, the Apsara said it was time for her to get back to the higher world.
She left the son with Bharadwaja.
But Bharadwaja had to get back to his duties as a sage.
So he, too, left the baby behind.
It was Bhumidevi who adopted the child and nurtured him.
The child grew up to become a strong and handsome youth.
He sought to be with his father.
Bhumidevi revealed to him who his father was, and the youth went searching for Sage Bharadwaja.
On seeing the beautiful youth, Bharadwaja knew it was his son.
He was happy to see him and named him Angaaraka, for he was reddish and strongly built.
Bharadwaja taught him all about the different levels of spirituality and then asked him to do penance and seek out blessings from Lord Ganesha.
Angaaraka did as was told.
Finally, Lord Ganesha appeared before him on a Tuesday.
Angaaraka asked him for a place among devas.
Lord Ganesha blessed him with a position among the Navagrahas.
He re-named Angaaraka Mangala and said his brother Lord Subramanya would be his presiding deity.
Thus Mangala or Mars came to be.
This is the reason why Angarki Chathurthi is celebrated with more fervour than a normal Sankashti Chathurthi.
What is the significance of Angarki Chathurthi?
The occasion of Angarki Chathurthi is the best time to invoke the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Many planetary problems and griefs in life can be overcome by worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day.
Those suffering from delays in marriage can gain respite from the agonizing wait by doing so.
People who are suffering physically due to chronic diseases as a result of badly placed Mars in the birth chart can ease their pains.
Problems with finances where expenses surge to uncontrollable levels despite all efforts to the contrary can be solved.
The same is for debts as well as delays in getting the money owed to you.
Angarki Chathurthi is also an important occasion for couples who have trouble having children.
Angarika Chathurthi is the most important day for devotees after Ganesh Chathurthi, which is the Chathurthi of the Bhadrapada month.
Angarika means red. Mars is called the red planet.
It is customary for devotees to wear red coloured clothes on this day.
Worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day removes all obstacles and awards intelligence to the devotee.
There will be the fulfilment of desires and success of all endeavours.
Also, all sins of the devotee will be washed away by this worship.
Angaraki Vrat, unlike other vrat, does not last all day and night. It ideally lasts five prahars, four of which make the day and the final prahar falls at night.
After the fifth prahar, at moonrise, a meal is taken to end the vrat.
Lord Ganesha is sankat mochaka, or the one who grants relief from problems.
Mangala or Mars is the red planet of courage, strength and aggression.
The power of these two celestial forces combines on the day of Angarika Chathurthi.
This results in a specific vibration taking over the metaphysical realm of the planet and the people in it.
If a person can match his spiritual vibes with that of Mars and Ganesha, then he or she can overcome pretty much any obstacle in life.
Is Chathurthi a good day?
The Angarika Chathurthi is the Chathurthi falling on a Tuesday during the Krishna Paksha.
Krishna Paksha Chathurthi is interpreted as cruel, wicked or bad in nature.
It is considered a good day for war or conflict-related activities like shining weapons or doing military exercises.
It is also good for engaging in fire-related activities.
Lord Ganesha, the ruler of Krishna Chathurthi, makes this day ideal for overcoming problems and destroying enemies.
Travelling in any direction is to be avoided during this day.
The waves of Lord Ganesha and that of Earth are of matching form on Chathurthi.
Hence it is a good time to get obstacles out of the way but not a good time to hold auspicious events.
Angarki Chaturthi
Angarki Chaturthi : Puja Vidhi
Devotees wake up early in the morning to take a bath on this holy day.
Then they worship the idol of Lord Ganesha by reciting mantras, bhajans, and religious hymns.
The deity is offered modak, which is his favourite sweet.
After the aarti has been performed, modaks are distributed as prasad.
Observing a fast is among the main ritual of Angarki Chaturthi.
People start their vrat right from sunrise and break it in the evening.
Though some devotees keep a strict fast by eating nothing the entire day, a few observe partial fasting that allows them to eat fruits and sabudana khichdi.
Angarki Chaturthi : Step-by-Step guide to worship Lord Ganesha
Angarki Chaturthi : Chaturthi Tithi is dedicated to worship Lord Ganesha.
There are 24 Chaturthi observances in the year once occurs during Shukla Paksha and another falls during Krishna Paksha.
In the month of Ashadha, Sankasthi Chaturthi is being observed during Krishna Paksha.
Chaturthi that falls , known as Aangarki Chaturthi.
This month, Chaturthi Fast is being observed today i.e.
Angarki Chaturthi : Step by Step Puja Guide
- Morning Rituals – Devotees are advised to wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath before starting puja rituals.
- Observe Fast – From sunrise until moonrise, devotees keep a fast. While some may follow a total fast, without eating anything at all, others may choose to observe a partial fast, consuming just fruits and dairy products.
- Set up Altar – Devotees set up an altar before starting Ganesha Puja and spread a red or yellow cotton cloth on a wooden plank and place an idol of Lord Ganesha.
- Puja Samagri – Take desi cow ghee, wicks, incense sticks, durva grass, sweets (yellow boondi laddoo or modaks), kalash, meetha paan, roli, mauli, bananas, supari, akshat and green elaichi.
- Recitation of Story – Worship Lord Ganesha by reciting a story which can be bindayak kahani.
- Chanting Mantras – Devotees must chant various Vedic Lord Ganesha Mantras 108 times.
- Meditation – People must get involved in meditation and yoga dhyan.
- Visit Temple – Devotees can visit lord Ganesha temple and offer Laddoo and Put red chandan colour tilak to Lord Ganpati.
- Chandra Puja – One must worship Lord Moon in the evening after Moonrise. They should offer water to Lord Moon and offer flowers. Chant Mantra dedicated to Moon – “Om Sram Sreem Srom Saha Chandramase Namah”.
- Break your fast – Devotees can break their fast in the evening but they are advised to eat sattvik food without onion and garlic.
Who all can perform Angarki Chaturthi fast?
People who are suffering from Mangal Dosha, can perform Angarki Chaturthi Vrat and offer prayers to Lord Ganesha and Lord Hanuman.
They must put red chandan tilak to Lord Ganpati and you can put it on yourself also.
Mantra
1. Om Gan Ganpataye Namah..!!
2. Om Shree Ganeshaye Namah..!!
3. Om Vakratund Mahakaye Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kurumayedev Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada..!!