Performing puja for planet pacification during nine days of Navratri is considered to be very auspicious. This special puja eliminates all kind of sufferings and obstacles from life caused by malefic planets. Those who are inclined to

Goddess Lalita is one of the greatest power of ten mahavidyas. Observing Upang lalita fat is considered to be very auspicious for the devotees. In 2023, Upang Lalita fast will be observed on 19th October. Worshipping goddess Lalita on this

Saint Valmiki was one of the most popular sages of ancient times. He he is well known for his contributions in ancient literatures. The epic scripture, Ramayana was composed by him. This is the reason that the original Ramayana is

Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra is celebrated with enthusiasm and fervour in the country every year. The festival of Vijayadasami is celebrated on the Dashami Shukla paksha of Ashwin month. It is a festival that signifies victory of

There is a belief about Navratri that even the Gods worship goddess Durga, also known as Maa Shakti. In Navratri , the nine different forms of goddess Durga are worshipped. Goddess Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda,

In 2023, Kartik holy bath will commence from 31st October. With the commencement of Kartik month, the devotees starts performing religious ceremonies, take bath in the holy river, observe fasts and worship all the gods and goddess with

Sharad purnima is celebrated on the purnima of ashwin month. In 2023, sharad Purnima will be celebrated on 27/28th October. Sharad Purnima is also known as Kojagar Purnima and Ras purnima. In some states it is also observed as Komudi fast.

India is a land of Festivals and each of them have a great importance in hindu culture. All these fasts and festivals are celebrated all over India with great zeal and fervor. Among all the fasts and festivals, Navratri fast holds a place

“Navratri” as the name suggests is a festival of nine days and nine nights. During this period, the nine manifestations of Goddesses Durga are worshipped each day. These nine forms of the goddess is also known by the name of “Navdurga”.

It is believed that those who perform remedies for Pitra dosha shanti during shraddh gets relief from pitra dosha. There are many causes and remedies mentioned in shastras for pitra dosha. As per the belief, it is believed that the soul of

The festival of Ganesh Mahotsav commences from the Bhadrapad Chaturdashi, and continue till Anant Chaturthi of Bhadrapad month. Ganesh utsav is celebrated around the country with enthusiasm and fervour. It is a festival of ten days and

In general, every Amavasya is dedicated to our ancestors. However, Amavasya in Ashwini month is considered to be very auspicious. This Amavasya is also known as Sarva Pitra Visarjani Amavasya or Mahalaya Amavasya. According to Shastras,

Nanda Devi is being worshipped since ancient times. Nanda Devi is known to be one of the nine incarnations of Goddess Durga. Bhadrapad Krishna Paksha Navmi and Shukla Paksha Navmi are known as Nanda. This year, Nandanvami Goddess Durga is

Bhadrapad month ’s Ashtami is celebrated as Dadhichi Jayanti every year. According to legends, Saint Dadhichi donated his bones to protect devas. This year, Dadhichi Jayanti will be celebrated on 23 September 2023. Saint Dadhichi jayanti

Dashavatar fast is celebrated on the dashami on Bhadrapad shukla paksha. Ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu is worshipped on this day. Lord Vishnu is known by several names. He is known to show his glory in the form of his manifestations.

Commencing from the Bhadrapad Chaturthi, Ganesha Utsav continuos till Anant Chaturthi of Bhadrapad month. Ganesha utsav is a festival of ten days and have special significance in Hindu culture. The enthusiasm of festival can be seen

The time period between Bhadrapad poornima and Ashwin Amavasya is observed as Shraddh every year. In 2023, the shraddha will begin on the Poornima of Bhadrapad from 29 September to 14 October . In this period, the donations made in the

The Ekadashi of Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha is known as Padma Ekadashi. In 2023, it will be observed on 25/26th September On this day, the Vamana incarnation of Lord Vishnu is worshipped by the devotees. Observing this fast increases the

Chaturdashi in Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapad month is celebrated as Anant Chaturdashi. Lord Anant is worshipped on this day and an Anantsutra is tied which saves a person from all problems and obstacles. Anant Chaturdashi Muhurat Anant

Santan Saptami fast is kept on Saptami of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapad month. This year, it will be celebrated on 22 September 2023, This fast is kept to be blessed with a child or for a child’s success and protection. Lord Shiva and Goddess