[Reader-list] Wishes for the Festival of lights

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Dear All,
 
Reciting the below, the oil from drops set on the arm, is taken in the fingers by the lady and applied to the head, cheeks, shoulders, waist, knees and feet, repeated three times. It is Ashirvadam for the youngster to live long and prosperously.
 
For men the names of Seven achievers to be recited are as follows :
 
" Ashwthamo, Balir Vyaso, Hanumanshcha, Vibhishanaha,
Krupaha Parashuramashcha,Saptaite Chirangivinaha"
 
For women the five names are as follows:
 
"Ahalya, Draupati, Seetha, Tara, Mandodari Tatha,
Panchakanyaha Smarennithyam Mahapataka Nashanam"
 
 
     Wishing you all a very happy and prosporous DEEPAWALI. 
 
Regards,
Dhatri.