Daily Panchanga: Friday, 13th August 2010

13th August 2010, Sukravara, Vikruti Nama Samvatsara, Dakshinayana, Greeshma Ritu, Sravana Masa, Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, Hasta Nakshatra, Siddhi yoga, Vishti karana, Rahukala: 1030-1200 hrs

The Fridays in the month of Sravana are auspicious for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi to earn her grace to attain success in material life and prosperity. Chant Lakshmi Narayana Hridayam, Lakshmi Kavacham, Lakshmi Ashtottaram, Lakshmi Ashatakam etc.

Goddess Lakshmi instructs Indra, the king of the Gods that she resides only in those houses where cleanliness is maintained, the rishis and guests are respected and where people live according to dharma. So, in order to retain Lakshmi's grace it is important to follow these rules.