Tag Archives: Madhya Pradesh Festivals Significance & Importance

नारद जयंती: Narada Jayanti Information

Narad Jayanti

नारद जयंती – Narada Jayanti Information: देवर्षि नारद पहले गन्धर्व थे। एक बार ब्रह्मा जी की सभा में सभी देवता और गन्धर्व भगवन्नाम का संकीर्तन करने के लिए आए। नारद जी भी अपनी स्त्रियों के साथ उस सभा में गए। भगवान के संकीर्तन में विनोद करते हुए देखकर ब्रह्मा जी ने इन्हें शाप दे दिया। जन्म लेने के बाद ही …

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Vallabh Acharya Jayanti: Info, Date, Legends, Traditions and FAQs

Vallabh Acharya Jayanti

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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6 Popular Holi celebration destinations

6 Popular Holi celebration destinations

India’s Holi Celebration Destinations 6 Popular Holi celebration destinations: The unusually warm winter is melting into summer and falling, as usual, in the cusp of this yearly weather transition is Holi, a heady festival of colour and laughter. If you love the sights, sound and colors of Holi, then travel to some of the most spectacular places in India where …

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Maha Shivaratri Festival Info, Legends, Traditions, Rituals and Puja

Maha Shivaratri

Maha Shivaratri Festival or the ‘The Night of Shiva’ is celebrated with devotion and religious fervor in honor of Lord Shiva, one of the deities of Hindu Trinity. Shivaratri falls on the moonless 14th night of the new moon in the Hindu month of Phalgun, which corresponds to the month of February – March in English Calendar. Celebrating the festival …

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सूर्य उपासना का पर्व ‘मकर संक्रांति’

सूर्य उपासना का पर्व 'मकर संक्रांति'

सूर्य उपासना का पर्व: पर्व, अनुष्ठान भारत की प्राचीन उनज्जवल संस्कृति के आधार स्तम्भ हैं। हमारे मनीषियों ने इन पर्वों को विशेष रूप से ऊर्जा एवं दिव्यता का संचार करने वाला बताया है। हमारे शास्त्रों में उत्तायण और दक्षिणायन इन दो मार्गों का विशेष रूप से उल्लेख मिलता है। मकर संक्रांति के मंगल पर्व से सूर्य उत्तरायण में प्रवेश करता …

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Diwali Festival Information For Hindus, Related Legends

Diwali / Deepawali - Festival of Lights

Diwali Festival Information: is an important and popular festival celebrated throughout the country in one form or the other. It falls on the last day of the dark half of Kartika (October – November). As a matter of fact it is a five-day long festival, but the main celebrations are on Diwali. Diwali is associated with several legends. One myth says …

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Dussehra Festival Information For Hindu Devotees, Students, Kids

Dussehra

Dussehra Festival Information: Dussehra or Vijay Dashami is a very popular Hindu Festival, celebrated with éclat throughout the country. It is observed on the tenth day of the bright half of Ashvina (September-October). It is a ten-day celebration, during which Ramlila, which is based on the epic story of the Ramayana, is staged at various places in most of the …

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Hartalika Teej Festival Date, Significance and Related Legends

Hartalika Teej - Hindu Festival

Hartalika Teej Festival: In the literal sense the word “teej” refers to “three”. Teej falls on the third day after a full and a new moon night. The important days of Teej are – Haryali, Kajari and Hartalika. Hartalika Teej is celebrated in the Northern part of India mainly in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh. The …

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Hariyali Teej Festival Date, Customs, Rituals, Myth & Legends

Hariyali Teej Festival Customs, Myth & Legends

Hariyali Teej Festival: Lush green surroundings and lively ambiance of the gardens come alive as groups of young women sing songs and sway on the jhoolas (swings) specially created for festivities. The occasion is Teej or popularly known as Hariyali Teej. Teej in its literal sense means ‘third’ and usually falls on third day after Amavasaya. The Teej festivities during …

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Vat Savitri Puja Information For Hindus

Vat Savitri Puja - Celebration, Legends, Rituals & Significance

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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