Tag Archives: Lord Vishnu Festivals in India

सफला एकादशी व्रत (Saphala Ekadashi) 2021 साल की अंतिम एकादशी के रूप में 30 दिसंबर दिन गुरुवार को मनाई जाएगी और यह व्रत हर वर्ष पौष मास के कृष्ण पक्ष की एकादशी तिथि को आता है। इस दिन भगवान विष्णु और माता लक्ष्मी की पूजा का विधान है। जैसा कि इसके नाम से पता चल रहा है कि यह व्रत …

Tulsi Vivah is celebrated on the next day of Karthik Ekadashi. On this day Tulsi is married to Saaligram. 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. …

Bhadrapada Purnima: Bhadrapada is an auspicious month in Hindu calendar. Celebrations are dedicated to Lord Ganesha during this month. However, Bhadrapada Purnima is an exception as the festivities on this day are dedicated to Lord Satyanarayana. These festivities are celebrated with special devotion through the state of Gujarat. Celebrations on Bhadrapada Purnima: The day is celebrated with dedication throughout the …

Simha Sankranti marks the day when the sun moves from Karka Rashi (Cancer) to Simha (Leo). It marks the beginning of Malayalam calendar in Kerala. Similarly, Avni Masam begins in the Tamil month on this day. Simha Sankranti Celebrations: It’s is a day of worship. Devotees offer their prayers to the Sun God, Lord Vishnu and Lord Narsimha Swami on …

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is of much significance to any childless couple as it is to any other devotee of Lord Vishnu. Shravana Putrada Ekadashi usually falls on the 11th day of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Shravana month of the Hindu Lunar Calendar. It’s one of the two Putrada Ekadashi celebrated through the year, the other one being Pausha …

Thirunakkara Arattu Utsavam: Kerala has always been quoted God’s own country; its lush green surroundings give a cool and soothing sight to everyone. There is harmony among all the communities of the state. Its rich culture and heritage is a pleasure. Kerala is the land of high festivities and cheer. Many festivals are celebrated in this beautiful land. One of …

The Attuvela Mahotsavam is a grandiose water carnival as opposed to many of usual temple festivals celebrated in God’s own country, Kerala where elephants play an important role and is a center of attraction. The festival is continued for two days. The Attuvela Mahotsavam is associated with the Elankavu Bhagavathy temple, sited at Vadayar village 3 kilometers far from Vaikom, …

Paripally Gajamela: Every celebration is regarded incomplete without the participation of elephants in Kerala. Elephants are worshiped as an incarnation of the elephant headed god Ganesha. Elephants tamed in some of the temples in India bear the images of the gods in temple processions on some special days. Elephants hold important place as they have the privilege of escorting the …

Vrishabha Sankranti: The transition of Sun from Mesha rashi to Vrishabha Rashi takes place during Vrushabha Sankraman. It is the beginning of Vrishabha season as mentioned in the solar calendar. The day is famously celebrated as Brusha Sankranti in Odisha. Rituals of Vrishabha Sankranti: Gifting cows is considered to be auspicious on this festival. Devotees specially visit Lord Vishnu temples …

वैशाख मास के शुक्ल पक्ष की चतुर्दशी तिथि को नृसिंह चतुर्दशी अथवा जयंती कहते हैं। शास्त्रों के अनुसार इस दिन श्री हरि विष्णु ने नृसिंह अवतार धारण कर दैत्यों के राजा हिरण्यकशिपु का संहार किया था। भक्त की भगवान के प्रति अटूट आस्था को सिद्ध करते हुए भगवान ने जगत को बताया की वह संसार के कण-कण में विराजमान हैं। …