Hinduism
Amarnath Yatra
Amarnath Yatra is among the most revered pilgrimage circuits among Hindus. This annual event starts in July and goes on till mid-August every year. This holy Yatra is undertaken by thousands of people from all […]
Hinduism
Hinduism
Somvati Amavasya
Somvati Amavasya is a very important day in Hinduism. Amavasya which falls on Monday is called Somvati Amavasya. Somvati Amavasya falls only once or twice in a year. This fast is observed by married women […]
Hinduism
Yogini Ekadashi
Ekadashi fasting holds an important place in Hinduism. Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month is called Yogini Ekadashi. In this fast, the idol of Lord Narayana is bathed in the Ganges water and offered […]
Hinduism
Sant Guru Kabir Das Jayanti
Kabir or Bhagat Kabir was a 15th century Indian mystic poet and saint. Kabir Ji’s compositions influenced the devotion of the Hindi state to a deep level. His writings can also be seen in the […]
Hinduism
Ganga Dussehra
The festival of Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. This day is a special day for Hindus as well as all mankind. Ganges Dussehra falls in […]
Hinduism
Achla or Apara Ekadashi
Ekadashi fasting holds an important place in Hindu religion. Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month is called Achala Ekadashi. Achala Ekadashi is also called Apara Ekadashi. By observing this fast, one gets rid of […]
Hinduism
Mohini Ekadashi
Mohini Ekadashi is a Hindu holy day, which falls on the Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month or it can be said that Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month is called Mohini Ekadashi. It is […]
Hinduism
Janki or Sita Navami
Sita Navami is an important day of Hindu religion. This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Goddess Sita. Married women observe a fast on the day of Sita Navami and pray for the […]
Hinduism
Varuthini Ekadashi
Varuthini Ekadashi, also known as Baruthani Ekadashi, is a Hindu holy day, which falls on the eleventh lunar day of the Hindu month of Chaitra. Varuthini Ekadashi falls in April or May. Like all Ekadashis, […]
Hinduism
Vikata Sankasthi Chaturthi
Vikata Sankasthi Chaturthi Vrat is an auspicious day amongst the Hindu community. The day is celebrated to offer prayers to Lord Ganesha, as on this day, Lord Shiva declares that his son is superior to […]
Hinduism
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the 15th day of the Shukla Paksha, during the month of Chaitra (the Chaitra Pournimaa). Hanuman, who is also known as Vanara God, was born on this day and Hanuman […]
Hinduism
Ram Navami: The birth of Lord Rama
Ram Navami, also marks as the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is being observed on Thursday, March 30, this year. The auspicious festival of Ram Navami coincides with the last […]
Hinduism
Chaitra Navratri
Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasant Navratri, is a Hindu festival celebrated in the month of Chaitra (March–April) every year. It is a nine-day festival that honors the nine forms of Goddess Durga or Shakti. […]
Hinduism
Sheetala Saptami
Sheetala Saptami is considered an important festival in Hinduism. On the day of Sheetala Saptami, women fast for the whole day. As the name suggests, this day is dedicated to Sheetla Mata. Sheetala Saptami is […]
Festival
Holi – The Festival of Colors
Holi is the festival of colors. The festival signifies the arrival of spring and the end of winter. In India, this is the last full moon of the year and 15 days after this full […]
Hinduism
Here are some of the key beliefs and practices associated with Phalgun Purnima
Phalgun Purnima’ Phalguni Purnima falls on the full moon day in the month of Phalguni, which typically falls between February and March. It is a significant day in the Hindu calendar as many […]
Hinduism
Holashtak: Eight days before the Holi festival
Holashtak is said to be an important day in Hinduism. Holashtak falls in the month of Falgun in Hinduism. The months of February and March are in the Gregorian calendar. Holashtak is made up of […]
Hinduism
Maha Shivratri: The great night of Shiva
Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated largely in India and Nepal in reverence of Lord Shiva. It is also known as Padma Rajarathri. The festival is celebrated every year in the dark fortnight or […]
Hinduism
Tridevi – Three supreme Goddesses
Tridevi “three goddesses” is a trinity of the supreme deity in Hinduism, combining a trio of distinguished goddesses as either a feminine version of the Trimurti or as consorts of a masculine Trimurti. Typically, Saraswati, […]
Hinduism
Magha Ganesh Jayanti
Ganesha Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. As per the Hindu calendar, it is observed on Shukla Chaturthi during Magha lunar month. Ganesha Jayanti is observed in Maharashtra and coastal […]
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Vasant Panchami
Vasant Panchami is a famous festival of North India. This festival belongs to Hindus, some Hindus know this festival as Saraswati Puja. Vasant Panchami is also called Basant Panchami. It is a festival that marks […]
Hinduism
Paush Purnima
Paush Purnima refers to the full moon of the “Shukla Paksha” in the month of Pausha, as per the Hindu Calendar. It is a significant day for Hindus and is celebrated all over the country […]
Hinduism
The Wisdom of Isa Upanishad
The Isa Upanishad or Isavasya Upanishad is found in the 40th chapter of the Vajasaneya Samhita of the Yajurveda. Isa means the Lord of the Universe and vasya means enveloped or covered. The Upanishad is […]
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Nara and Narayana – Twin-brother Avatar of Lord Vishnu
Nara and Narayana are twin sages who are the incarnated avatars of Lord Vishnu. Nara means human, and Narayana refers to the supreme Lord. Their purpose of the incarnation was to maintain Dharma on earth. […]
Hinduism
Saphala Ekadashi
Saphala Ekadashi is observed in the honour of Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe a strict fast on this day and offer Tulsi leaves, incense sticks, dhoop batti, flowers, kumkum and sweets to the lord. They light […]