Articles in Category Festivals

Matsya Jayanti 2024 : why Lord Vishnu took the Avatar of a fish.

The Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Chaitra month is celebrated as Matsya Jayanti. This year it will be celebrated on 11 April 2024, Thursday. Lord Vishnu is worshipped on Matsya Jayanti. A variety

Naag Panchami in Chaitra Month 2024: Naag Panchami Vrat, Puja Date and Time

Snakes are believed to be the Lord of Panchami that occurs every month. The Panchami of every month is related to one or the other type of snake. Hence snakes are worshipped every Panchami Tithi of

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

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

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