Articles in Category Hindu Gods
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
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
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
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
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 2024 । Deepavali Festival 2024 । Deepawali Festival in India
Dhanteras The festival of Dhanteras will be celebrated on 29 October, 2024. 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 2024 | Sharad Navratri Festival 2024
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
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
