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Worshiping your Ishta Deva leads to worldly success and liberation. As per your birth chart, your Ishta Deva are Lord Krishna and Goddess Saraswati. Lord Krishna is associated with the planet Moon and rituals like worshipping with flowers and chanting mantras are recommended. Goddess Saraswati is also associated with Moon and rituals like offering yellow foods and chanting her mantras can help gain her blessings for wisdom and intelligence.

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Worshiping your Ishta Deva leads to worldly success and liberation. As per your birth chart, your Ishta Deva are Lord Krishna and Goddess Saraswati. Lord Krishna is associated with the planet Moon and rituals like worshipping with flowers and chanting mantras are recommended. Goddess Saraswati is also associated with Moon and rituals like offering yellow foods and chanting her mantras can help gain her blessings for wisdom and intelligence.

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Ishta Devata: Who and Why?


Moksha is a concept associated with the birth and rebirth cycle, and Vedic Astrology defines the
attainment of moksha as the only purpose in life for every human being. Our Ishta Devata or chosen
deity is the one whom we pray to, and who can guide us to our true purpose - salvation. Ishta
Devata, literally translates to 'the favored deity' whom we worship, and is the higher power, whom
we connect with spiritually. He/She guides us through life, helping us live a fulfilling and protected
life, and then finally directing us into leaving the cycle of rebirth behind to experience of oneness with
the One Supreme Self. Unlike our Kul Devata, the Ishta Devata is unique for every individual, and
can be easily discovered through our birth chart. As per astrology, one should definitely worship their
specific Ishta Devata. The rituals behind the veneration of your chosen deity are rather easy to follow
and are mainly based on the chanting of mantras pertaining to them.

How To Find Your Chosen Deity (Ishta Devata)


The knowledge about one's Ishta Devata can easily be discovered through the Atmakaraka in
Navamsa in our birth charts. The Atmakaraka is the planet with the highest degree in our kundli. The
Navamsa, on the other hand, is the ninth division in our birth chart, that signifies Dharma and
thereby is also known as the Dharma-amsa. The Atmakaraka in one's Navamsa is called the
Karakamsa and the twelfth house or sign from it pertains to our Ishta Devata. The planets posited in
this house determine our chosen deity, however, if this house is empty then the Lord of the house is
taken as the significator. Every planet pertains to a certain deity who has to be worshipped.

Planets and Deities


According to the planet residing in the twelfth house from your Karakamsa house, or the Lord of the
said house, the deities to be worshipped are given below:

 Sun: Lord Shiva, Sri Rama


 Moon: Goddess Gauri, Goddess Lalita, Goddess Saraswati, Sri Krishna
 Mars: Lord Hanuman, Rudra Deva, Lord Kartikeya (Subrahmanya), Sri Narasimha
 Mercury: Lord Vishnu, Sri Buddha
 Jupiter: Lord Hayagreeva, Lord Vishnu, Lord Indra, Lord Dattatreya, Any
mentor/teacher
 Venus: Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Parvati
 Saturn: Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma
 Rahu: Goddess Durga, Shri Narasimha
 Ketu: Lord Ganesha

Lord Vishnu is known as the 'preserver' in the hindu trinity, and he is considered to be the deity who
can guide every individual towards Moksha easily, as he carries the Sudharshan Chakra, which is
considered essential in attainment of salvation. For such individuals, the following list carries the
specific forms (avatar) of Lord Vishnu whom they should worship as their Ishta Devata:

 Sun: Lord Rama
 Moon: Lord Krishna
 Mars: Lord Narasimha
 Mercury: Lord Buddha
 Jupiter: Lord Vamana
 Venus: Lord Parashurama
 Saturn: Lord Koorma
 Rahu: The Varaha form
 Ketu: The Matsya form

We hope that this article help you find your Ishta Devata and provide you information on rituals to be
followed. AstroSage wishes you all the best.

Isht Devata
Worshiping your Ishta Deva leads to worldly success and liberation. As per your birth
chart, your Ishta Deva: Lord Krishna and Goddess Saraswati
Ishta Devta: Lord Shri Krishna
According to the planet Moon, your Ishta Devta is Lord Shri Krishna. In order to gain his
blessings, you must worship him with devotion and follow all the rituals and puja vidhi.

Lord Shri Krishna is the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Krishna is said to be the epitome
of innocence and also known by the names Kanhaiya, Shyam, Makhan Chor, Gopal, Bansi
Wale etc. Shri Krishna is known for his beautiful relationship with Radha. Even today, apart
from Mathura-Vrindavan, songs of Falgun related to Radha-Krishna's love are sung in Uttar
Pradesh on the occasion of Holi and Janmashtami. Worshipping Radha-Krishna flourishes
the love life of the natives.

Seek The Blessings of Shri Krishna, Your Ishta Devta


According to the mythological beliefs, Lord Krishan was the eighth child of Vasudev and
Devaki. He was born during the month of Bhadrapada on the Ashtami tithi in jail
confinement of Mathura, but raised in Gokul Dham by Yashoda and Nand. Shri Krishna
killed his maternal uncle, King Kansa in Mathura and then established the city of Dwaraka.
Lord Shri Krishna supported the Pandavas in the war of Mahabharata and counselled
Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It is said that after Dwapar Yug, Kalyug began after
the death of Lord Shri Krishna. The birthday of Lord Shri Krishna is celebrated on the day of
Janmashtami every year.

Rituals To Worship Lord Shri Krishna:


If Shri Krishna is your Ishta Devta, then you must follow the below mentioned rituals:
 Wake up early and take a bath.
 Foremost, worship Shri Ganesha.
 Bathe the idol of Ganesha, and offer him clothes.
 Worship him using incense, flowers, diya, akshat etc.
 Now, worship Lord Krishna.
 Bathe his idol firstly with water, then Panchamrit nd then again water.
 Offer him clothes and jewellery.
 Now, offer him a flower garland and apply tilak on his idol.

 While chanting the mantra ‘‘ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय नमः / oṃ namo bhagavate
vāsudevāya namaḥ’’, apply Ashta Gandhak Tilak on Lord Shri Krishna.
 Now, offer him incense, diya using oil or ghee and flowers.
 Now, sing the aarti and circumambulate around his idol.
 Offer Naivedya, flowers, sweets etc.

 Chant the mantra ‘‘ॐ नमो भगवते वासद ु े वाय नमः / oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
namaḥ’’ continuously during the puja.

Benefits From Worshipping Lord Shri Krishna

 The mere name of Shri Krishna itself energizes the speaker in a positive manner.
 One gets rid of his/her sins if he/she dedicates his/her life towards worshipping the Nand
Gopal.
 Those who desire for grandeur can offer Butter-Mishri to Lord Krishna and do his Abhishek
using raw Lassi in order to appease him.
 Devotees can get rid of diseases and illness by doing the Abhishek of Lord Krishna’s idol
using raw milk.
 Offer a flute made of silver to Lord Krishna if you seek prosperity and success in love life.

Ishta Devi: Maa Saraswati


According to the planet Moon, your Ishta Devi is Maa Saraswati. In order to gain her
blessings, you must worship her with devotion and follow all the rituals and puja vidhi.

Brief Introduction of Mata Saraswati


The goddess of knowledge, Maa Saraswati is also known as Maa Sharda. She is the
daughter of Lord Brahma. Worshipping the Goddess of Wisdom and Intelligence makes one
wise, intelligent and smart. She is hailed as the goddess of knowledge, literature, music,
and art. Vasant Panchami is celebrated on Panchami tithi during Shukla Paksha in the
month of Magha and dedicated to Maa Saraswati. The goddess is worshipped on this day.
The divine goddess has four arms and holds a Veena (a musical instrument), Vedas and
Mala. Her face emits positive light, and Veena in both of her hands and the harp or Veena
in her hands is considered a symbol of communication and artistry. The book represents
knowledge and mala denotes passion, devotion and purity. Her mount is Peacock, which is
a symbol of beauty and sweetness.

Saraswati is also known as Veena Pustak Dharini. She possesses the perfect blend of
emotions, thoughts and feelings. Veena symbolizes music, books represents thoughts and
Peacock expresses art.

Rituals To Worship Goddess Saraswati:

 Wake up early in the morning, bathe and meditate.


 Bathe the idol of Maa Saraswati with Panchamrit.
 Place the idol of Maa Saraswati on a yellow-coloured asan or platform.
 Offer her yellow-coloured clothes and jasmine or marigold flowers.
 Apply Chandan tika and light the incense.
 Mix jasmine perfume in pure ghee and light a diya using that.
 Offer her sweet yellow rice. Donating sweet yellow rice represents one’s guru or teacher
and planet Moon.
 Distribute this prasad to the masses.

Saraswati Mantra
Chanting Saraswati Mantra while worshipping the goddess appeases her, and one attains
her blessings. Below mentioned mantra must be chanted 108 times:

“ॐ श्री सरस्वती शुक्लवर्णां सस्मितां सुमनोहराम ्।।


कोटिचंद्रप्रभामष्ु टपष्ु टश्रीयक्
ु तविग्रहाम ्।
वह्निशद्ध
ु ां शक
ु ाधानां वीणापस्
ु तकमधारिणीम ्।।
रत्नसारे न्द्रनिर्माणनवभूषणभूषिताम ्।
सुपूजितां सुरगणैब्रह्मविष्णुशिवादिभि:।। वन्दे भक्तया वन्दिता च मुनीन्द्रमनुमानवै:।”

“oṃ śrī sarasvatī śuklavarṇāṃ sasmitāṃ sumanoharām ।।


koṭicaṃdraprabhāmuṣṭapuṣṭaśrīyuktavigrahām।
vahniśuddhāṃ śukādhānāṃ vīṇāpustakamadhāriṇīm।।
ratnasārendranirmāṇanavabhūṣaṇabhūṣitām।
supūjitāṃ suragaṇaibrahmaviṣṇuśivādibhi:।। vande bhaktayā vanditā ca
munīndramanumānavai:।”

Those who are unable to chant the difficult Saraswati Mantra can recite the below
mentioned ashtakshar mantra, which seems easy. Reciting this mantra daily helps to
improve knowledge, intellect and wisdom.

 “शारदा शारदाभौम्वदना। वदनाम्बज


ु े। / śāradā śāradābhaumvadanā। vadanāmbuje।”

 “सर्वदा सर्वदास्माकमं सन्निधिमं सन्निधिमं क्रिया तू।” / “sarvadā sarvadāsmākamaṃ


sannidhimaṃ sannidhimaṃ kriyā tū।”

 “श्रीं ह्रीं सरस्वत्यै स्वाहा।” / “śrīṃ hrīṃ sarasvatyai svāhā।”

 “ॐ ह्रीं ऐं ह्रीं सरस्वत्यै नमः।” / “oṃ hrīṃ aiṃ hrīṃ sarasvatyai namaḥ।”

Benefits of Saraswati Puja


Worshipping Maa Saraswati can prove to be beneficial, as it helps to enhance one’s
intellectual capacity and knowledge. One gets rid of heart-mind related diseases. Apart from
this, diseases such as insomnia, headache, tension and cold also get eliminated. Anyone
who wishes to enhance his/her imagination or needs to fix his/her voice in music must
worship Maa Saraswati.

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