Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti is the day which marks the birth anniversary of the great scholar and novelist Rabindranath Tagore. Birthday of the nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore is celebrated on 25th day of Baisakh. In Kolkata, it is popularly called Pochishe Boishakh and is celebrated ceremoniously and jauntiness all across West Bengal. According to the Gregorian calendar Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti is …
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Varuthini Ekadashi also known as Baruthani Ekadashi usually falls on Ekadashi during the month of Chaitra or Vaishakha. Prayers and rituals mark this day and devotees worship Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu in a special way. Varuthini Ekadashi / Baruthani Ekadashi Dates: 2024: 04th May, 2024 (Saturday) 2025: 24th April, 2025 (Thursday) 2026: 13th April, 2026 (Monday) Varuthini Ekadashi: Scriptural …
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Vallabh Acharya Jayanti is celebrated because of a popular belief that on this day, Lord Krishna in the form of Shrinathji was seen by Vallabhacharya, who is said to be the founder of Pushti Sect. Vallabhacharya Jayanti is observed on the Magh Shukla Paksha Pratipada. Vallabh Acharya Jayanti Dates: 2024: 04th May, 2024 (Saturday) 2025: 24th April, 2025 (Thursday) Lord …
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Hanuman Jayanti Information: On Chaitra Shukla Purnima, i.e., the full moon day of March-April, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated all over the country. The monkey-God Hanuman is worshiped everywhere in India either alone or together with Lord Rama. Hanuman temples dot the entire length and breath of the country. Every temple dedicated to Rama invariably has an idol of Hanuman. In …
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Bohag Bihu Festival Information: The Rongali Bihu is the most important among all the three Bihus. As it falls on the Assamese month of Bohag, it is also called the Bohag Bihu. This Bihu falls in the middle of April during the beginning of the Assamese month Bohag. It is celebrated to mark the beginning of the agricultural season. The …
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गुड़ी पड़वा का त्यौहार: चैत्र मास की शुक्ल प्रतिपदा गुड़ी पड़वा या वर्ष प्रतिपदा या युगादि के नाम से जानी जाती है। मान्यता है कि इसी तिथि से हिंदू नववर्ष की शुरुआत होती है। ‘गुड़ी’ का मतलब होता है – विजय पताका, जबकि ‘युग’ और ‘आदि’ शब्दों से मिलकर बना है ‘युगादि’। गुड़ी पड़वा चैत्र शुक्ल पक्ष प्रतिपदा के नाम …
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Ugadi or Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of New Year in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Karnataka. Gudi Padwa 2023: Wednesday – 22 March, 2023 This festival is known as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Ugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It has become a custom to hold Kavi Sammelans (Poetry recitals) on this day. This festival is considered …
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The New year festival or Ugadi comes close on the heels of Holi. While the strong colors of Holi start fading away, the freshness of spring lingers on with sprightliness all around. The flame of the forest (trees with bright red flowers that blossom during Holi) are in full bloom signifying an affluent season. It is believed that the creator …
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Somvati Amavasya: The term Amavasya refers to the last day of the moon in waning mode. Amavasya, or the no moon day, when the sun and the moon are in conjunction, is important for performing rituals for the departed souls in the family. Somvati Amavas or Somvara Amavasaya is a no moon day that occurs on a Monday as per …
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Papmochani Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of fading phase of moon in Chaitra month according to north Indian Hindu calendar. This Ekadashi is the last one in all 24 Ekadashi fasts. As per South Indian calendar, it is marked on the Krishna Paksha of Phalguna month whereas it is celebrated on Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month according to the …
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