Category Archives: Fast

Phalgun Purnima 2025 : Fast, Katha and Puja Vidhi

Posted on February 20, 2020 by astrobix

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 Phalgun Purnima will be celebrated on March 14, 2025, On this … Continue reading →

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When does Magha Bath (Snan) start and end timing ? What is Magha month’s Significance

Posted on February 14, 2020 by astrobix

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 month is Magha Snan. In … Continue reading →

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Phalguna Amavasya 2025 Date, Time And Pooja Vidhi

Posted on February 6, 2020 by astrobix

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 to forefathers and donations are also done on … Continue reading →

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Jaya Ekadashi 2025

Posted on February 5, 2020 by astrobix

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, the devotee gets the blessings … Continue reading →

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Ishan Vrat and its importance 2025

Posted on February 5, 2020 by astrobix

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 auspiciousness and positive energy. Shivling is worshipped in this Vrat. … Continue reading →

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What is Pradosh Vrat & how many are there?

Posted on February 5, 2020 by astrobix

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 month. The glory of Pradosh Vrat is … Continue reading →

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Monthly Durga Ashtami

Posted on February 4, 2020 by astrobix

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 full devotion. Preparations are made for … Continue reading →

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Why is Bhishma Ashtami celebrated & what is its importance? 2025

Posted on February 4, 2020 by astrobix

Bhishma Ashtami is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Ashtami of Magha month. This year, Bhishma Ashtami will be celebrated on 05 february 2025, wednesday . This fast is observed for the love of Bhishma Pitamah. On this day, Bhishma Parva … Continue reading →

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What is Tithi Vridhi and Tithi Kshaya?

Posted on March 1, 2019 by astrobix

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 increase or decrease in a Tithi. … Continue reading →

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Dasha Mahavidya Mantra Sadhana

Posted on January 31, 2019 by astrobix

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 goddess. It is necessary for the worshipper to take care of purity … Continue reading →

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