Ugadi & Gudi Padwa – New beginnings of prosperity
New Year across the globe is celebrated in January. In India, where Hindus make up the majority of the population, the Hindu New Year in a calendar is observed on different dates among different communities. If we are to ask which date ...
Significance of Papmochani Ekadashi Vrat [2024]
Papmochani Ekadashi Papmochani Ekadashi is one of the Ekadashis observed by Hindus. An Ekadashi is the eleventh Tithi (lunar day) in the waxing (Shukla Paksha) and waning (Krishna Paksha) phases. Hindus consider all Ekadashis as import...
Rang Panchami 2024: Sequel to Holika Dahan
When is Rang Panchami? Rang Panchami traditionally arrives on the fifth day after Holi. Astrologically speaking, it comes on the fifth day (Panchami) in the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the Moon) during the month of Phalgun. The 20...
Holi 2024 – Celebrate the Colours of Spring
As children, we all enjoyed throwing colors at each other and watching the crackling bonfires associated with Holi but do we know the relevance of this Hindu festival? Every year, people prepare for the festival of colors and look forwa...
Holika Dahan: A Celebration of Triumph, Tradition, and Togetherness
Holika Dahan Holika Dahan is seen as the prelude to the iconic festival of Holi. It resonates deeply within Hindu culture and embodies rich traditions and symbolic narratives. This sacred ritual, observed on the eve of Holi, serves as ...
Meena Sankranti 2024: A Unique Journey Towards Spiritual Enlightenment
Meena Sankranti, celebrated on March 14, 2024, marks a significant phase in the Hindu Solar Calendar, as the Sun transitions into Meena Rashi (Pisces). This transit is much more than an astronomical occurrence; it heralds a time imbued ...
Rohini Vrat 2024: Date, Significance, and Vrat Katha
India with its diverse culture and religions is a melting pot of customs and traditions. Vrat or fasts are observed in almost all religions, be it Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Christianity, or Islam. Fasting is a spiritual act ...
Jaya Ekadashi: Connecting cultural ethos with religious diversity
Introduction Jaya Ekadashi, an auspicious fasting observance, stands as a sacred event in the Hindu calendar. Occurring on the ‘Ekadashi’ tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of ‘Magh,’ it is a deeply revered day dedicated t...
Basant Panchami 2024 Date, Saraswati Puja 2024 Muhurat
Basant Panchami: Birth anniversary of Goddess Saraswati Basant Panchami or Vasant Panchami is usually celebrated in February. It comes on the fifth day (Panchami) of Shukla Paksha in the month of Magh. Goddess Saraswati is worshipped o...
Valentine's Day Predictions 2024
Valentine’s Day predictions for the year 2024 The 2024 Valentine's Day is one of tremendous astrological significance. The planetary alignments on the day have a huge say on how relationships are going to turn out as the year progres...