Shiva Shayanotsavam
Vamana Purana says
Paurṇamāsyāmumānāthaḥ svapatē carma sanstarē ||
vaiyāghrē ca jaṭābhāraṁ samudgradhyāhivartmaṇā ||
According to belief, lord Shiva sleeps for ... Continue Reading →
Mahesh Navami
Mahesh Navami festival is celebrated on ninth (Navami) day of Shukla paksha in the hindu lunar month of jyesta. Today is the birthday of Maheshwari community. This festival is dedicated ... Continue Reading →
Aranyaka Gauri Puja
Aranyaka Gauri Puja is celebrated on shukla paksha shashti in the hindu lunar month of Jyesta. This pooja is to worship Godess Gauri from morning to evening in the forest. Gauri Devi ... Continue Reading →
Mithuna Sankranti | Raja Parba
Sankranti, Sankraman
Sankranti is celebrated on sankraman (transition) day i.e. when Sun transits from one zodiac to the next. According to surya siddhanta, Vedic hindu calender consists ... Continue Reading →
Hariyali Amavasya
What is Hariyali Amavasya?, When is Hariyali Amavasya Celebrated?, Hariyali Amavasya celebrations
Hariyali Amavasya is an agricultural festival celebrated to welcome the “monsoon”. ... Continue Reading →
Akshaya Tritiya | Akha Teej
Importance of Akshaya Tritiya, Significance of Akshaya Tritiya
What is Akshaya Tritiya or Akha Teej
Akshaya Tritiya or Akha Teej is the name of a day in the Hindu Calendar which is ... Continue Reading →
Ashok Ashtami Fair
Ashok Ashtami fair in Tripura, Ashokashtami jatra in tripura, Celebration of Ashok Ashtami
Ashok Ashtami fair is celebrated eighth day of waxing moon period in month of chaitra. Fairs ... Continue Reading →
Sri Rama Navami | Ram Navami
Srirama Navami, Sri Ramanavami, Sri Rama Navami Festival, What is Sri Rama Navami?
Sri Rama Navami is very significant festival for Hindus. This festival is celebrated to commemorate ... Continue Reading →
Holi
Holi, Festival of Colors, Lath Mar Holi, Dol Purnima, Legend of Holi
What is Holi
Holi is also known as the festival of colors. Holi is a festival that is celebrated by the Hindus in ... Continue Reading →
Sri Panchami | Saraswati Puja
Birthday of Goddess Saraswati, Vasanth Panchami, Basant Panchami, Akshara Abhyasam
When is Sri Panchami
Sri Panchami is observed on the fifth day of the waxing moon phase or on the ... Continue Reading →
Ratha Saptami | Maha Saptami | Magha Saptami
Meaning of Ratha Saptami
Ratha is a Sanskrit word which means Chariot. Saptami means the seventh. Since on the day of Magh Saptami it is believed that the sun god would turn his chariot ... Continue Reading →
Lohri
Lohri the festival of Punjab, Lal Loee Sindh Festival
Lohri is one of the most popular festivals for the Punjabis. Lohri can be considered as the harvest festival. Since Lohri is ... Continue Reading →
