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शिवरात्रि पर चार प्रहर की पूजा का महत्व

शिवरात्रि का समय भगवान शिव की महारात्रि का समय होता है. इस समय पर संपूर्ण रात्रि के समय जाग्रित रह कर साधना एवं मंत्र जाप करना शुभ माना गया है. यह समय योग साधना के लिए अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण माना गया है.

Kokila Fast 2024 : Kokila Vrat Katha

Each day of the year has its own special importance in terms of fasts and festivals based on the Yogas that are created by Tithi, Nakshatra etc. From amongst these, Kokila Vrat is celebrated on the

Indira Ekadashi 2024, When and why is Indira Ekadashi fasting done?

Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month is known as Indira Ekadashi. This year, the fast of Indira Ekadashi will be concluded on 28 September 2024 on Saturday. Lord Indra is worshiped on the day

Maheshwar Vrat 2024

Traditionally Maheshwar Vrat will be observed on the Chaturdashi of Shukla Paksha of Falgun month. This year, Maheshwar Vrat will be observed on Sunday, 24 March 2024. Maheshwar is another name of

Durga Pooja, Know About Amazing Facts Durga Puja

Durga Puja festival is one of the famous fasts and festivals of Hindus. It is celebrated with great reverence and faith throughout India. Durga Puja represents the worship of such a power, which is

Budhashtami Vrat, Know about Budh Ashtami Vrat Katha or Pujan

Each day in India is important in one way or the other. The combination of Tithi, Nakshatra and days lead to some form of festival, fast etc. All of this together reflects excitement and faith with

Navchandi Yajna - When and why Puja is done

Navchandi is an element of energy. It is one of the nine incarnations of Goddess. The power and worship of Goddess Chandi is extremely useful to help a devotee reach his/her goal. Navchandi Puja is

Rang Panchami 2024

Rang Panchami is celebrated on the day of Krishna Panchami of the month of Chaitra. On the occasion of this festival, many religious and colorful programs take place across the country. The festival

Holashtak 2024 - What is a Holashtak, Why Auspicious Activities need to be Ceased

Holashtak represents the period starting from Plalgun Shukla Ashtami till Plalgun Purnima. Auspicious work is forbidden in this period. Hola Ashtak means the eight days before Holi during which no

Paush Purnima 2024 : Paush Purnima date time and puja vidhi

The full moon day of Paush Mah is celebrated as "Paush Purnima". The full moon of Paush month is considered very auspicious according to the Hindu calendar. On this full moon day, Lord Vishnu is

Sri Saraswati Panchami 2024

The festival of Shri Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha of Magh month. This festival is celebrated with a lot of joy and enthusiasm. This day is celebrated in different

Varad Kund Chaturthi 2024

Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Magh month is celebrated as "Varad Kund Chaturthi". This Chaturthi is also known by other names such as Til, Kund, Vinayak etc. Lord Ganesha is worshiped on this

Shakambhari Jayanti 2024 - Find out why Goddess Durga took the Shakambhari Avatar

Shakambhari Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day of Pausha month. Shakambari Mata is a form of Shakti. She is one of the various incarnations of Goddess Durga. Goddess Durga incarnated in the

Ramdas Swami - Know who was Samarth Guru Ramdas?

Ramdas ji has a special place amongst all the saints in India. His knowledge and work guided several people. Even today people get enlightened by reading and listening to his narratives and books.

Sheetla Shashti Fast : What is the importance of Sheetal Katha

Sheetla Shashti is observed on the day of Shashti. Mata Shashthi is worshiped for the well being and longevity of children. This fast has a lot of importance throughout India. Worshiping Mother

Sri Ram Vivah Utsav 2024 : Ram Sita Vivaah Story

Sri Ram Vivah is celebrated on the Panchami i.e the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month. It is believed that Lord Rama was married to Sita on this day. The "Ramayana" gives a

Skanda Shashti 2024 - Worship of Lord Kartikeya

According to Hindu calendar, Shashthi Tithi is celebrated as Skanda Shashthi. Shashti Tithi is the birth date of Lord Skanda. The Sasthi Tithi of Lord Skanda is celebrated with great enthusiasm in

Kartik Purnima 2024 Date Muhurat, Vrat Vidhi

The full moon that falls in Kartik month is known as "Kartik Purnima". The festival of Kartik Purnima is celebrated with enthusiasm throughout India. On this auspicious occasion, Puja recitations,

Champa Shashthi 2024 - Martand Shiva is worshipped on this day

Shashti of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month is also celebrated under the name Champa Shashthi. It is believed that the festival of Champa Shashthi is dedicated to Khandova, an avatar of Lord

Why is Shri Panchami Puja done in Margashirsha month

The festival of Shri Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month. On this day, Lakshmi ji is worshiped as "Shri". Goddess Lakshmi is considered a form of "Shri".