Rama Ekadashi Vrat 2024 – Redeem Yourself of Your Past Sins
Observe Ram Ekadashi Vrat for attaining Vishnu Lok. As we are fast approaching Diwali, the festival of lights, we have begun to observe the many auspicious days that precede the Diwali celebrations. One such day is the Rama Ekadashi. R...
Karwa Chauth – A Day Seeking Blessings for a Long-Lasting Married Life
Karwa Chauth –Blessings for an eternal married life A country filled with amazing customs, traditions, cultures, and festivals, with each festival having its own vibrancy and significance, India is a land of multitudes. While some fe...
Kojagara Puja 2024: Significance, Rituals, and Celebrations
Introduction Kojagara Puja, celebrated as Kojagari Purnima or Bengal Lakshmi Puja is a significant festival marked by fervent devotion across Assam, West Bengal, and Orissa. Observed on the full moon night (Purnima) of the Ashwin month...
Vidyarambham 2024: Unlocking the doors of knowledge
Introduction Vidyarambham, also known as Akshara Abhyasam or Vidya Arambham, is a deeply revered tradition celebrated on Vijayadashami, the tenth and final day of the Navratri festival. This auspicious ceremony marks a pivotal moment i...
Tula Sankranti: Celebration of Nature's Fertility
Tula Sankranti, a prominent Hindu festival, is a celestial event that signifies the sun’s shift into the Tula Rasi or Libra zodiac sign. Celebrated on October 17, 2024, this festival resonates deeply with the cultural, social, and rel...
Dussehra, Navratri Parana, Durga Visarjan completes Vijayadashami
Dussehra – The Victory of Good Over Evil Dussehra is a huge festival in India, celebrated with fireworks and the customary burning of Ravana, the ten-headed Lord of Lanka. The name Dussehra comes from his ten heads, and the victory o...
Papankusha Ekadashi – Liberation from Sins
Hindu scriptures such as the Vedas indicate that there are specific days in the Hindu calendar that are dedicated to the worship of Lord Krishna. These days are known as Hari Vasar. When one fasts on this day, one obtains eternal benefi...
Navratri Day 10 - Durga Dashami - Celebration of Victory Over Evil
Read about Navratri Day 9 Durga Navami Devi Durga Devi Durga is the invincible, fierce and all-powerful form of Goddess Shakti. She was born to destroy the forces of evil and ensure the victory of good. Devi Durga killed Mahishasur...
Navratri Day 9 Durga Navami - Worship of Devi Siddhidatri
Read about Navratri Day 8 - Durgashtami Devi Siddhidatri Devi Siddhidatri is believed to be the primary form of Goddess Shakti. The name Siddhidatri means giver of Siddhi or abilities. The 9-day Navratri festival culminates with t...
Durgashtami 2024 – Date, Muhurat, Puja, Rituals
Read about Navratri Day 7 – Durga Saptami Durgashtami – Worshipping the Great Fair Goddess Durga Puja Ashtami is considered the most important day of the Durga Puja Festival. The pan-Indian festival of Navratri spans nine nights...