Vat Savitri Puja: There are many fasts and rituals associated with married Indian ladies which they specifically perform for the well being and prosperity of their spouse. Vat Savitri puja is one amidst the list. Vat Savitri Puja is observed by married women in almost all parts of India with great dedication and devotion. This is a special fast observed …
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Rama Navami (Ramanavami) the birthday of Lord Rama is a major Hindu festival celebrated all over the country by devout Hindus both Vaishnavas and Shaivas. Rama, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu was born on the ninth day of the bright half of the Chaitra (March – April) in Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh, India), in the Treta Yuga, the Second Age. There …
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Dadu Dayal Jayanti is celebrated in honor of Dadu Dayal, a religious reformer from Rajasthan who was born in Ahmadabad in 1544. Though hailing from the lower rungs of society similar to Kabir, he was influential in creating a greater impact upon the society. Fostered by Lodhi Ram after he found Dayal floating in River Sabarmati, he went onto emerge …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 2023, Sakat Chauth will fall on January 10 (Tuesday). Sakat Chauth Vrat: Sakat Chauth is also called Ganesh Chauth or Tilkuta Chauth. Lord Ganesha and the Moon God are worshiped on Sakat …
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According to Hindu lunar calendar, Paush Purinma falls on full moon day of Magha month. The auspicious day of Paush Purnima holds great importance among devotees. Starting from Paush Purnima, devotees take holy dips in Ganga or Yamuna River throughout the Magha month. Magha month starts from the next day of Paush Purnima as per the north Indian lunar calendar. …
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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 …
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Kartik Purnima Information: The full moon day or the 15th day in the Hindu month of Kartik, ushers in an auspicious occasion known as the Kartik Purnima. which has a great significance among Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. It coincides with the Sikh festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti and the religious day of the Jains who celebrate it by undertaking an …
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छठ: सूर्य आराधना का पर्व – नीले गगन में लालिमा लिए अस्ताचलगामी सूर्य, गंगा घाट पर टिमसिमाते छोटे-छोटे दीपों का समूह, कमर तक पानी में करबद्ध खड़ी महिलाओं और पुरुषों का समूह और छठ के पारंपरिक गीतों समवेत स्वरों में घुल-मिल कर प्रकृति को सुगंधित और तन-मन को प्रफुछ्लित करती कपूर और धूप-दीप से उठने वाली सुगंध। यह है छठ …
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