Monthly Archives: February 2020

Annapurna Ashtami 2025 : Puja Katha Date And Significance

Posted on February 27, 2020 by astrobix

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. Goddess Annapurna is the Vatsalya form of … Continue reading →

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Thursday (Virvar) Fast – Puja Vidhi, Katha And Significance

Posted on February 27, 2020 by astrobix

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 Lord Vishnu on this day is also considered special. … Continue reading →

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Ganesha (Vinayak) Chaturthi : Katha And Puja Vidhi

Posted on February 25, 2020 by astrobix

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 Sankashti Chaturthi and Shukla Paksha Chaturthi is known as … Continue reading →

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Govind Dwadashi 2025 : Fast, Katha and Puja Vidhi

Posted on February 20, 2020 by astrobix

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 believed that if a person is not … Continue reading →

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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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