Shiva Purana

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कृत्तिकाशुक्रवारेषु गजकोमेडयाजनात् १ । गंधपुष्पान्नदानेन भोग्यवृद्धिर्भवेन्नृणाम् ५६ ।

The worship of the elephant-faced Gaṇeśa together with the gifts of scented flowers affords the enjoyment of worldly pleasures.

english translation

kRttikAzukravAreSu gajakomeDayAjanAt 1 | gaMdhapuSpAnnadAnena bhogyavRddhirbhavennRNAm 56 |

hk transliteration by Sanscript

वंध्या सुपुत्रं लभते स्वर्णरौप्यादिदानतः । कृत्तिकाशनिवारेषु दिक्पालानां च वंदनम् ५७ ।

A childless woman who performs donations of gold, silver, and other valuable items will be blessed with a good son. Additionally, by worshipping and offering prayers to the Dikpālas (guardians of the directions) on Kṛttikā days, one attains prosperity and protection.

english translation

vaMdhyA suputraM labhate svarNaraupyAdidAnataH | kRttikAzanivAreSu dikpAlAnAM ca vaMdanam 57 |

hk transliteration by Sanscript

दिग्गजानां च नागानां सेतुपानां च पूजनम् । त्र्यंबकस्य च रुद्रस्य विष्णोः पापहरस्य च ५८ ।

Worshipping the Dik-gajās (elephants of the directions), the Nāgas (serpents), the Setupānas (bridge builders), and also worshipping Triyambaka (Lord Shiva), Rudra, and Vishnu, who is the remover of sins, brings about great spiritual benefits.

english translation

diggajAnAM ca nAgAnAM setupAnAM ca pUjanam | tryaMbakasya ca rudrasya viSNoH pApaharasya ca 58 |

hk transliteration by Sanscript

ज्ञानदं ब्रह्मणश्चैव धन्वंतर्यश्विनोस्तथा । रोगापमृत्युहरणं तत्कालव्याधिशांतिदम् ५९ ।

Worshipping Jñānadā (the giver of knowledge), Brahma, Dhanvantari, and the Aśvins (twin Vedic deities of health and medicine), removes diseases, death, and afflictions, and provides immediate relief from ailments.

english translation

jJAnadaM brahmaNazcaiva dhanvaMtaryazvinostathA | rogApamRtyuharaNaM tatkAlavyAdhizAMtidam 59 |

hk transliteration by Sanscript

लवणायसतैलानां माषादीनां च दानतः । त्रिकटुफलगंधानां जलादीनां च दानतः 1.16.६० ।

By donating salt, iron, oil, masoor dal (lentils), and other similar items, as well as trikatu powder, fragrant substances, and water, one attains great spiritual benefits.

english translation

lavaNAyasatailAnAM mASAdInAM ca dAnataH | trikaTuphalagaMdhAnAM jalAdInAM ca dAnataH 1.16.60 |

hk transliteration by Sanscript