Purattasi is the sixth month in Tamil calendar. This month is considered highly auspicious and is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. In 2017, Purattasi Month is from 17th September to 17th October. Special homams and pujas are observed on Saturdays in this month. And also Navratri festival is observed this year in Purattasi month. Devotees of Lord Vishnu take only vegetarian meal on Purattasi Saturdays. Some people eat only vegetarian food during the entire Purattasi month.
This month is considered ideal for thanking Lord Venkateswara for preserving the Universe at the end of Kali Yuga. The Saturdays of Purattasi month are considered very sacred. In this whole month, Lord is worshipped with fasting on Saturdays as it is a favorite day for him. People observe strict Vrat and offer special prayers and rituals to Lord Venkateswara on all Saturdays in Purattasi month.
Four Saturdays in the Purattasi
Month is considered very auspicious and that days special prayers are offered
to Lord Venkateswara, Navagrahas (Nine Planets) and Lord Shani Bhagwan. Another
version says that Lord Shani Bhagwan loses his powers in Purattasi month. So,
the adverse aspects of Planet Shani or Saturn cannot create any trouble or
problems.
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