Astrology is particularly important to Hindus. Because of the alignment of the sun and moon with the planets on this day, it is believed that things started on this day will continue to increase or never deminish. New investments or ventures are often started on this auspicious holiday. It is common to buy gold, and merchants have learned to take advantage of this aspect of the festival.
It also believed that the merit of good deed done on this day is permanent and cannot be destroyed by future sin. Even the stingy become generous on this day albeit for selfish reasons. Although the religious significance differs, both Jains and Hindus will celebrate this holiday with special pujas (prayers), fasting and other rituals.
Please pray for Jains and Hindus in Bangalore today. As they seek to store up treasures of good works and material wealth, pray that they would come to know the pearl of great price who is worth everything. Ask God to reveal Jesus to them and give them them faith to count everything else as rubbish compared to knowing Him.
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Astrology is particularly important to Hindus. Because of the alignment of the sun and moon with the planets on this day, it is believed that things started on this day will continue to increase or never deminish. New investments or ventures are often started on this auspicious holiday. It is common to buy gold, and merchants have learned to take advantage of this aspect of the festival.
It also believed that the merit of good deed done on this day is permanent and cannot be destroyed by future sin. Even the stingy become generous on this day albeit for selfish reasons. Although the religious significance differs, both Jains and Hindus will celebrate this holiday with special pujas (prayers), fasting and other rituals.
Please pray for Jains and Hindus in Bangalore today. As they seek to store up treasures of good works and material wealth, pray that they would come to know the pearl of great price who is worth everything. Ask God to reveal Jesus to them and give them them faith to count everything else as rubbish compared to knowing Him.
