बसंत सिर्फ ऋतु नहीं, ज्ञान की उपासना से लेकर काम और मोक्ष का जीवंत उत्सव भी है पुराणों के अनुसार श्रीकृष्ण ने सरस्वती से ख़ुश होकर उन्हें वरदान दिया था कि वसंत पंचमी के दिन तुम्हारी भी आराधना की जाएगी और यूँ भारत के कई हिस्सों में वसंत पंचमी के दिन विद्या की देवी सरस्वती की भी पूजा होने लगी …
Read More »Mauni Amavasya: Date, Bath, Celebration, Significance, Legends
Mauni Amavasya: Freezing cold water of the Ganges and the mist enveloping the bathing Ghats casts its magical spell over lakhs of devotees who head to Allahabad on Mauni Amavas. The festive occasion of Mauni Amavas is considered to be the holiest day to take a dip in the Ganges and rinse oneself of their past sins that they might …
Read More »Sakat Chauth Vrat & Tilkuta Chauth Vrat
Sakat Chauth Vrat is observed on the fourth day of Krishna paksha, (the fading phase of moon) in the month of Magha according to Hindu lunar calendar. In 2025, Sakat Chauth will fall on January 17 (Friday). Sakat Chauth Vrat: Sakat Chauth is also called Ganesh Chauth or Tilkuta Chauth. Lord Ganesha and the Moon God are worshiped on Sakat …
Read More »Lohri: Sikhs Bonfire Harvest Festival of North India
Lohri: Sikhs Bonfire Harvest Festival – Amidst the freezing cold weather, with the temperature wobbling between 0 – 5 degree Celsius and the dense fog outside, everything seems stagnant in the northern part of India. However, below the apparently frozen surface, you would be amazed to find a palpable wave of activity going on. People, especially in the northern states …
Read More »Margashirsha Purnima, Battisi Purnima, Dattatreya Jayanti
Margashirsha Purnima: According to the Hindu scriptures, Margashirsha is regarded as a month of dedication. The full moon day falling in this month is known as Margashirsha Purnima. Moon is worshiped on the day of Margashirsha Purnima because the moon was blessed with Amrit on this day. Margashirsha Purnima is also celebrated as Dattatreya Jayanti. Lord Dattatreya was born on …
Read More »Dhanu Sankranti Information, Date, Significance, Celebration
Dhanu Sankranti marks the day when Sun enters in the Sagittarius or Dhanu Rashi. Dhanu Sankranti marks the beginning of the ninth month in Hindu Solar Calendar. This symbolizes the beginning of the auspicious Dhanur mas for the Vaishnava sect. On this day, Lord Surya or the Sun God is worshiped. Devotees take a dip in the sacred rivers like …
Read More »Vivaha Panchami Information, Date, Celebrations, Culture & Rituals
Vivaha Panchami is an auspicious Hindu festival, which is celebrated to commemorate the divine marriage of Lord Ram (the prince of Ayodhya) and Sita (princess of Janakpur). It is observed on the fifth day of shukla paksha (the bright fortnight) in the month of Margashira as per the Hindu calendar. The festival is generally marked in late November and early …
Read More »Tulsi Vivah Festival Information, Date, Muhurat, Story & Significance
Tulsi Vivah is celebrated on the next day of Karthik Ekadashi. On this day Tulsi is married to Shaligram. Tulsi Vivah is the ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant to the Hindu god Shaligram or Vishnu or to his avatar, Sri Krishna. The Tulsi wedding signifies the end of the monsoon and the beginning of the wedding season in Hinduism. …
Read More »Kansa Vadh: Legends & Significance in Hindu Devotees
Kansa Vadh: Kansa was the maternal uncle of Lord Krishna and Balarama, and the King of Mathura (City in Uttar Pradesh, India). It was prophesied by the great saint Narada that he would be killed by Devaki’s (Kansa’s sister) eighth son. Kansa Vadh: Date In spite of killing off all of Devaki’s sons right after birth, Lord Krishna and Balarama …
Read More »Aanvla Navami / Akshaya Navami for Family Success and Welfare
Aanvla Navami / Akshaya Navami: The festival of Aanvla Navami or Amla Navami is celebrated with joy by women. Women pray for the success and welfare of their family on the day of Aanvla Navami. Aanvla Navami is the other name of Akshaya Navami. It is auspicious day and celebrated with daan-punya activities by the observers. In West Bengal, it …
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