Articles in Category Hindu Rituals

Monthly Durga Ashtami

Goddess Durga is the deity of Ashtami Tithi and she loves this Tithi. Hence, Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha every month is celebrated as Durga Ashtami. On this day Goddess Durga is worshipped with

Why is Bhishma Ashtami celebrated & what is its importance? 2023

Bhishma Ashtami is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Ashtami of Magha month. This year, Bhishma Ashtami will be celebrated on 28 January 2023, Saturday. This fast is observed for the love of Bhishma

Sujanam Dwadashi 2024

Sujanam Dwadashi is celebrated on the Dwadashi of the Shukla Paksha in Posha month. This festival starts on the next day of the putrada Ekadashi ie. Dwadashi Tithi. On this day Lord Vishnu is

According To Astrology What Is Kharmas

What is Kharmas? Kharmas in not considered auspicious for any form of auspicious tasks, especially marriage. For this reason, it is believed that marriage should be avoided in this period. Let us

What is Tithi Vridhi and Tithi Kshaya?

Tithi is an important part of panchang. Fasts and festivals are organized according to Tithi. Sometimes, we see that a festival is being celebrated on 2 days. The main reason behind this is the

Dasha Mahavidya Mantra Sadhana

Dasha Mahavidya Sadhana is basically done during Gupt Navratri. Dasha Mahavidya holds great importance for mantra sadhana and siddhi. Mantra chanting is of great importance while worshipping a

Lunar Eclipse ( Chandra grahan)

In this year, lunar eclipse will be visible in India on 21 January 2019 and 16/17 July 2019. Lunar eclipse on 21 January 2019 will not be visible in India. But that on 16/17 July 2019 will be visible

Meaning and importance of Gupt Navratri

It is mentioned to worship Lord Durga in gupt navratri. These navratras are not for ordinary people, they are primarily concerned with people related to the field of sadhana and tantras. In these

Jyeshtha Adhikmas Purnima Pujan

According to hindu almanac, jyeshtha mas is the third month in the almanac. It has been mentioned, that in this month the person should worship river Ganga and should also bathe in it. The main

Importance of Shakti Pooja during Chaitra Navratra

The beginning of Chaitra month’s Pratipada not only means beginning of a new year but also start of Durga Puja. This year 22 March 2023 Chaitra Navratra marks the beginning which is a ‘Vikram Sawant’

Chaitra Purnima and Hanuman Jayanti (South India)2024

The time is seen to be very different and auspicious on the day of chaitra purnima and Hanuman Jayanti. It is celebrated every year with great devotion and faith. This year, it would be celebrated on

Festival of Diwali 2023 । Deepavali Festival 2023 । Deepawali Festival in India

Dhanteras The festival of Dhanteras will be celebrated on 10 November, 2023. The significant festival of Diwali celebrated by Hindus, begins on the auspicious day of Dhanteras. This festival is

Diwali Muhurat 2020 । Deepavali Shubh Muhurat । Deepawali Muhurat

Every year the festival of diwali is celebrated in India with a lot of splendor. Annually it is celebrated in the month of kartik during amavasya (no moon night). After a ten day war with Ravana,

Dates of Sharad Navratri in 2023 | Sharad Navratri Festival 2023

Sharda Navratri fast holds a place of great importance. It signified the faith and belief of people in the power of goddess. Goddess Durga has been worshipped since ancient times. It is believed that

Ashwin Krishna Paksha Shraddh 2023 - Dates of Shradh in 2023

According to Hinduism Krishna Paksha of Ashwin Month is celebrated in the form of Shraddh. Description of Shraddh Sanskar can be found  in many religious books of Hinduism. Shraddh Paksha is

Varuthini Ekadashi - Varuthini Ekadashi 2024

In 2024, Varuthini Ekadashi will be observed on 04th May. This fast is observed on the Vaishakh Krishna Paksha. According to a legend mentioned in Padhya Purana, when Yudhishthira asks Lord Krishna

Worshipping Goddess Mahagauri 2024 : Eighth Day of Navratri

Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped on the eighth day of Navratri. In 2024, the eighth day of the Navratri will be celebrated on 16 April. In Mahagauri means one clean and bright ray of lightning that

Worshipping Goddess Kalratri 2024: Seventh Day of Navratri

Goddess Kalratri is worshipped on the seventh day of Durga Puja. In 2024, the seventh day of Navratri will be celebrated on 15, April Goddess Kalratri is known to provide auspicious results always to

Worshipping Goddess Katyayani 2024- Sixth Day of Navratri

Goddess Katyayani is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri. In 2024, Goddess Navratri will be worshipped on 14 April. On this day special bhandaras are organized by people. Worshipping Goddess

Worshipping Goddess Skandmata 2024- Fifth Day of Navratri

Skandmata is the fifth manifestation of goddess Durga. Goddess Skandmata is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri. In 2024, goddess Skandmata will be worshipped on 13 April, The devotees who