Deva Shayani Ekadashi , Ashadhi Ekadashi
Ekadashi refers to the 11th Tithi of a lunar month. There are 2 ekadashi in every lunar month, out of which one falls in the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase), and […]
Ashadha, Shukla Purnima
Ashadha Purnima means a Full Moon day or Purnima that occurs in the Hindu month of Ashadha. This is an auspicious occasion for Hindus, and hence on this day, devotees […]
Guru Purnima , Ashadha Purnima Vrat
Guru Purnima is celebrated on the full moon date of the Hindu month Ashadha. On this day, the Guru (teacher or mentor) in worshiped. In general terms, Guru is the person […]
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 […]
Shravana Amavasya
Shravana Amavasya comes in Krishna Paksha of Shravana month, the fifth month in Hindu Panchang. It is also known by the name of Hariyali Amavasya. Prayers are offered to Gods […]
Nag Panchami
Nag Panchami is celebrated on the fifth date of the bright half of the Sawan month. As per astrology, Lord of the fifth Hindu date is snake. On this day, […]
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
Ekadashi on Shukla Paksha of Shravana Masa is known as Shravana Putrada Ekadashi. According to Hindu religious beliefs, the person fasting for this Ekadashi reaps fruit equivalent to Vajpayee Yagya. […]
Onam / Thiruvonam
Onam is a 10 day Keralite festival. The most important day is the tenth day, which is known as Thiruvonam. As it is the major day, people usually interchangeably use […]
Shravana, Shukla Purnima
The month of Shravana is one of the holiest months of the Hindu calendar. The month is called Shravana because the full moon in this month falls in the Shravana […]
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of Shravan (also known as Sawan) every year; that is why it is also known as Rakhi Purnima. It is the […]
Janmashtami
Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna. In Mathura, the city of Demon King Kansa, Lord Krishna was born in the prison of the King as the eighth […]
Bhadrapada Amavasya
Amavasya in Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month is known as Bhadrapada Amavasya. It is also known by the name of Bhadon or Bhadi Amavasya. This day holds great significance in […]