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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

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 2023 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

Champa Dwadashi (Champak Dwadashi) 2023

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 01 June 2023. On this date, Lord Vishnu is

Ashadh Month Skanda Shashthi 2023

This year, the festival of Skanda Shashthi will be celebrated on Ashada, Shukla Shashthi on Saturday, May 24, 2023. Lord Skanda is worshiped on this day of Skanda Shashthi. Lord Skanda eradicates all

Ashadh Gupt Navratri 2024

The festival of Navaratri is nothing but a celebration of power. The nature that exists in our universe is the power behind life on earth. Man is able to move to the next level in life because of

Sawan Amavasya 2023 Know Importance

This year Shravan Amavasya will be celebrated on 17 July 2023. Amavasya in Savan month is also celebrated as ‘Hariyali Amavasya’. Apart from this, it is also called by other names like Chitalagi