Today is a special day. According to the Panchang, on June 3, Purva is Phalguni Nakshatra, according to the Hindu calendar, the eldest month is going on. If Purva Phalguni Nakshatra is on the date of Ashtami in Jyeshtha month, what is its importance, it has been told in great detail in the scriptures. Today is considered special for women.

It is said that on the day of Jyeshtha Ashtami, when Purva Phalguni Nakshatra was there, women used to perform special worship of water, moon and beauty elements. On this day, seeing the face in the water, Peepal-Neem Pujan, and Gupta fasts were such deeds that not only enhanced their beauty, but also brought stability in love and married life. How? Let’s know

Jyeshtha Ashtami and Purva Phalguni Nakshatra, Shastra and folk traditions amazing confluence Purva Phalguni Nakshatra is considered to be the classical form of love and beauty. Purva Phalguni Nakshatra is a constellation affected by Venus, which comes under Leo sign and its deity is ‘Bhag’. The mention of ‘Bhag’ is also found in the Vedas. According to the Rigveda-

‘Bhagan Dhiyam Vajan Ashwant Nrvantam Gom Rathm.’

According to this, O Bhag, provide us intelligence, wealth, horses, effort, cow and chariot. From this it is clear that the gods who provide the wealth, opulence, beauty and married happiness are considered.

Importance of worship of water on Jyeshtha Ashtami
Waruni or Jal Devi worship is also found in Skanda Purana and Garuda Purana. A place description is found in the eighth wing of Goddess Bhagwat-

‘Jyeshthe Masi Shuklashtamya Jalamatri Pujanam Kritam."Text-Align: justify;"> That is, worshiping water in the form of Goddess on this day brings purification, form beauty, balanced fire and mental peace of body.