Kumbha Sankranti
Sankranti means the transit of Sun from one zodiac sign to another sign. In India, this festival is very popular and is celebrated in different parts of country with joy and bliss. Every year, Makar Sankranti is celebrated in the month of January. On this day, Lord Sun enters the capricorn sign and it also […]
Basant Panchmi
Basant Panchmi is celebrated on the fifth day (Panchami Tithi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month Magh. From this day, Vasant Ritu (the spring season) begins in India. Saraswati Puja is also performed on this day. The celebration takes place when the Panchami Tithi prevails during the first half of the […]
Magha, Shukla Purnima
Magha Purnima also is known as Maghi Purnima is a full moon day that falls in the month of Magh according to the Hindu calendar. This is roughly in the month of January – February as per the Gregorian calendar. It is the month in which the famous Kumbh Mela (held every 12 years) and […]
Sankashti Chaturthi
As per Hindu calendar, Sankashti Chaturthi is celebrated on the 4th day of the waning moon half (Krishna Paksha) of the month. It is an auspicious festival dedicated to the Supreme Lord, Ganesha. ‘Sankashti’ is a Sanskrit word which means liberation or freedom from difficult and bad times and ‘Chaturthi’ means the fourth state. So, […]
Vijaya Ekadashi
Vijaya Ekadashi is considered religiously important as per Hinduism. It is believed that anyone who fast while following proper rituals on this auspicious date acquires all the success and prosperity.
Mahashivratri
Mahashivratri is one of the biggest festivals of Hindus. As per the South India Panchangam (Amavasyant Panchang), Maha Shivratri is celebrated on the fourteenth day of the dark fortnight in the Magha month. On the other hand, as per the almanac of North India (Purnimant Panchang), festival of Maha Shivaratri is observed on the fourteenth […]
Phalguna Amavasya
Amavasya in the Krishna Paksha of Phalguna month is known as Phalguna Amavasya. This Amavasya is particularly fruitful for attaining happiness, property and good fortune. Therefore, people fast on this day for their positive growth and prosperity. On the same day, oblation (Tarpan or Shradh) to the ancestors is also performed. If this Amavasya falls […]
Holika Dahan
Holika Dahan, the first day of the 2021 celebration, is observed on the full moon day of Hindu month Falgun. On the next day, festival of colors (also known as Dhulendi, Dhulandi, and Dhuli) is celebrated. The celebration of Holi marks the victory of good over evil.
Phalguna, Shukla Purnima
As per the Hindu calendar, Phalgun Purnima is regarded as the last Purnima on which the festival of Holi is celebrated. On this particular day, at various places, people also observe Lakshmi Jayanti, which is the birth anniversary of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of abundance and wealth. As per the Hindu beliefs, the people who […]
Holi
Holi–the festival of colors–also known as Vasant Utsav, falls on the Pratipada during dark half (Krishna Paksha) of the Chaitra Month as per Hindu Calendar. If the Pratipada is falling on two days then the first day is considered as the day of Dhulandi (Vasantotsav or Holi). Holi is also celebrated as the arrival of […]
Sankashti Chaturthi
As per Hindu calendar, Sankashti Chaturthi is celebrated on the 4th day of the waning moon half (Krishna Paksha) of the month. It is an auspicious festival dedicated to the Supreme Lord, Ganesha. ‘Sankashti’ is a Sanskrit word which means liberation or freedom from difficult and bad times and ‘Chaturthi’ means the fourth state. So, […]
Papmochani Ekadashi
Paapmochani Ekadashi signifies destroying all the sins and bad deeds. On this day, you must worship Lord Vishnu with full devotion. One must not lie to others and criticize anyone. One get rid of many grievous sins including violence, brahmahatya, gold theft, drinking, fetus abortion and much more after doing this ekadashi vrat.