Articles in Category Festivals

Shravan Shivaratri 2024 : Sawan Shivaratri Jalabhishek Time

The festival of Shivratri is associated with Lord Shiva. Shivratri is considered as an auspicious day that fulfills all the wishes. It is celebrated in many ways. This year it will be celebrated on

Gayatri Jayanti 2024 : Date, Time, Pooja and Benefits of Gayatri

Goddess Gayatri is given a special place Hindu culture. The relationship between life and the earth is possible only through Goddess Gayatri. She is also considered the basis of the origin of Vedas.

Kojagara Fast 2024 : Kojagari Purnima Puja Date and Timimng

Kojagara fast is observed on the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. It is observed to seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. On this day, primarily Lakshmi Mata is worshiped. When

Kartik Sankranti 2024 : Sankranti Timing Date And Importance

Kartik Sankranti is one of the most important festivals of the Hindus. It is celebrated when the Sun enters Libra sign. It is mainly celebrated in the mid of October. This year it will be celebrated

Magha Shradh 2024 : What is Magha Nakshatra Shradh

Magha Nakshatra is the tenth constellation in astrology. The presiding deity of Magha Nakshatra is Pitar. Ketu is considered the Lord of Magha Nakshatra. Therefore, the presence of this Nakshatra

Jivitputrika Fast 2024: Observed for the long life and happiness of children

Jivitputrika fast is observed for the long life of children, their good health and their happiness. This year it will be celebrated on 25 september 2024, Wednesday . This fast is primarily observed

Chand Navami 2024 : Baba Sri Chand Ji Jayanti

The Navami of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapada month is celebrated as Chand Navami. This festival is dedicated to Chand Ji, the creator of the Udasin Sampradaya. In India, various religious perspectives

Kalki Avatar Of Lord Vishnu

Kalki Avatar too is an important incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu is yet to take this Avatar. As per mythological texts, Kalki incarnation will take place in the last phase of Kali Yuga. Right

Mahalakshmi Vrat: Fast Udyapan and Puja Procedure

The Mahalakshmi fast begins on the Ashtami of the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month and ends on the Ashtami of the Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. This fast lasts for a total of 16 days and

Bhadrapada Purnima 2024 Vrat Date, Puja Timing and Importance

The Purnima of Bhadrapad month is called Bhadrapad Purnima. Certain special rituals and Pujas such as Satyanarayan Puja, Shiv Parvati Puja and Chandrama Puja are undertaken on this day. Observing a

Bhadrapada Sankranti 2024 : Sun Transit In leo

The transit of the Sun in Leo sign in Bhadrapad month is called Bhadrapada Sankranti. Lord Krishna and Surya Devta are especially worshipped on this day as per the Hindu calendar. Sankranti period is

Hal Shashti 2024: Date, Time and Significance of Balaram Birthday

Hal Shashti It is observed for the long life of children The Krishna Paksha Shashti of Bhadrapada month is celebrated as Hal Shashti. Observing a fast and worshipping Goddess Shashti, Balram Ji,

Ashadha Amavasya 2024 Date and Timing

Amavasya Tithi of Ashadha month is celebrated as Ashadha Amavasya. This year it will be celebrated on 05 July 2024 Friday On this Amavasya, Snans, donations etc dedicated to ancestors are organised.

Kajli Teej 2024 : Katha and Puja Vidhi

Kajli Tritiya fast is observed for welfare and happiness. It is celebrated in Bhadrapad month. The Tritiya Tithi of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapad month is celebrated as Kajli Teej. It is known by

Jyeshtha Amavasya 2024 Significance - Amavasya Date & Time

The 30th Tithi of Jyeshtha month is called "Jyeshtha Amavasya". Special prayers for worship and Snan are organized on this Amawasya Tithi. There are several opinions about the Amavasya Tithi in Hindu

Hayagriva Jayanti 2024 : Pooja Date And Puja Timings

Hargriv is believed to be one of the Avatars of Lord Vishnu. It is celebrated on Sawan Maas Purnima Tithi. From amongst 10 Avatars of Vishnu, Hargriv Avatar was instrumental in the development of the

Chhinnamastika Mela | Chinnamasta Mela 2024

Goddess Chhinnamastika is one of the influential forms of Goddesses. She is also known as Goddess Chhintapurni. Every form of Goddess is associated with a Shakti Peetha and they are present in

Ashadha Purnima 2024 Date and Timing

On the Purnima Tithi of Ashadha month, Lord Vishnu and one’s Guru are worshipped. Ashadha Purnima is one of the important Purnimas. Special Puja and religious functions are organised on this day. The

Ramanujacharya Jayanti 2024 - Philosophy & History

Amongst Indian saints and Indian tradition, Ramanujacharya Ji too is a popular name. He is famous in the field of philosophy. He preached devotion through his knowledge and spiritual energy. Being a

Champa Dwadashi (Champak Dwadashi) 2024

The festival of Champak Dwadashi is celebrated on the Dwadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. This year Champa Dwadashi will be celebrated on 19 June 2024. On this date, Lord Vishnu is