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Skanda Shashthi in Chaitra Month 2024: know more about worship method and importance
According to Hindu Panchang, the Shashti Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Chaitra month is celebrated as Skanda Shashti Vrat. This year Skanda Shashthi festival will be celebrated on Saturday, 13 April
Lakshmi Sita Ashtami Vrat Katha and Puja Vidhi
Lakshmi Sita Ashtami Vrat : Gives marital happiness and financial growth Phalgun Shukla Ashtami is celebrated as Lakshmi Sita Ashtami. Goddess Lakshmi is considered as the Avatar of Seeta, the form
Gudi Padwa: Date, Muhurat, Rituals And Significance
Gudi padwa is celebrated on Pratipada Tithi in Chaitra Month of the Hindu Calendar. This year it will fall on Tuesday, 09 April 2024. Gudi Padwa is considered to be the start of the Hindu Nav
Sheetla Saptami : Puja Fasting Rules, Story (Katha)
Sheetla Saptami and Sheetla Ashtami’s festival is related to Goddess Shitla’s worship. Shitla Saptami Fast is done so that one can be blessed with a child and also for the happiness of a child. The
Monday Fast (Somvar Vrat) Benefits : Puja, Katha and Udyapan Vidhi
The fast that is observed in the name of Lord Shiva and Somdeva is called Somvar Vrat. Lord Shiva is specially worshipped on this day. Lord Shiva Abhishek is carried out and Moon too is worshipped.
Lakshmi Narayan Vrat Puja
Goddess Lakshmi and God Narayan are worshipped as a pair in Lakshmi Narayan Vrat Puja. There is never a lack of wealth in the household which observes this fast. Sri Lakshmi Narayana fast is believed
Annapurna Ashtami 2024 : Puja Katha Date And Significance
Annapurna Ashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami of Shukla Paksha in Phalgun month. Annapurna is one of the forms of Goddess Parvati. In this incarnation, she is considered as the Goddess of food.
Thursday (Virvar) Fast - Puja Vidhi, Katha And Significance
A week consists of seven days. As per Hindu Panchang, each day has a special religious significance. Thursdays are associated with Brahaspati Dev, also known as Guru. Along with this, worshipping
Ganesha (Vinayak) Chaturthi : Katha And Puja Vidhi
According to Hindu Panchang, every month is divided into two Pakshas - Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. That’s why Chaturthi comes in both these Pakshas. Krishna Paksha Chaturthi is known as
Govind Dwadashi 2023 : Fast, Katha and Puja Vidhi
Dwadashi Tithi is associated with Lord Vishnu. Just as Ekadashi occurs every month, Dwadashi also occurs every month. Dwadashi of each month is related to the different names of Shri Vishnu. It is
Phalgun Purnima 2024 : Fast, Katha and Puja Vidhi
Phalgun Purnima is a very important period in the Hindu calendar. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and gaiety. Several religious and cultural programmes are organised. This year
When does Magha Bath (Snan) start and end timing ? What is Magha month's Significance
The Magha month marks the arrival of various festivals. This is the time when nature is in its full glory. Many festivals and fasts are observed this month. The first ritual that is followed this
Phalguna Amavasya 2024 Date, Time And Pooja Vidhi
Falgun/Phalguna Amavasya is celebrated on the 30th tithi of Phalgun month. On this day, bathing in river Ganga and other holy rivers holds great importance. Devotees perform Puja on this day. Tarpan
Jaya Ekadashi 2024
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of Magh month is known as Jaya Ekadashi. Lord Vishnu is worshipped on this day. Ekadashi Tithi is dear to Lord Vishnu. By observing this fast and performing Puja on this day,
Ishan Vrat and its importance 2024
Ishan Vrat is related to Lord Shiva. Ishan Vrat is called based on Lord Shiva’s alternate name which is Ishan. Similarly, in Vastu Shastra, Ishan represents the direction that signifies
What is Pradosh Vrat & how many are there?
Pradosh Vrat basically depicts the form of Lord Shiva. This fast is observed to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Pradosh fast is observed on Shukla Paksha & Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Tithi every
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
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
