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Kartik Purnima, Kartik Pooja, Kartik Month 2020

Introduction People celebrate Kartik Pooja across India. The month of Kartik is the most revered in the Hindu calendar as it is the only temple dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva. Devotees take a dip in the Ganges on this day. Kartik is the Hindu God of War. He is the God...

Parashuram Jayanti 2020

Introduction Considered as the sixth avatar of Vishnu in Hindu mythology, the birth anniversary of Maharishi Parashuram is celebrated across states of India, on different dates. It is called Parashuram Jayanti. Parashuram Jayanti falls on the third day of the Shukla...

Naga Chaturthi 2020

Introduction Naga Chaturthi is a traditional Hindu festival that invokes the snake Gods. Naga means snake, and Chaturthi means the fourth day of the lunar month. The Nagas, mystical and, powerful beings in the form of snakes have the power to cast or remove curses....

Naga Panchami

Introduction Naga Panchami is the traditional worship of snake Gods as supreme deities. It follows Naga Chaturthi and precedes Naga Shashti. People observe the festival of Naga Panchami on the Shukla Paksha in the lunar month of Shravan. Naga Panchami occurs on the...

Saturday Rahu Kalam Timings

Rahu Kaalam: Rahu Kaal is considered the most inauspicious time of the day. Vedic astrology states that Rahu kaal covers 90 minutes a day and this time is ruled by Rahu, one among Navagrahas and that is why it is considered inauspicious to perform any important and...

Friday Rahu Kalam Timings

Rahu is the severed head of the demon called Svarbhanu who is responsible for swallowing the Sun causing eclipses. As per Hindu tradition, Rahu Kaal covers 90 minutes every day between Sunrise and Sunset. Rahu Kalam refers to the inauspicious time in a day to start...

Thursday Rahu Kalam Timings

Rahu Kalam: According to Vedic Astrology, Rahu is an inauspicious planet. Some believe that during Rahu Kalam, there is more exposure to UV rays, which could be harmful to health. Rahu Kalam is described as the darkest period of the day. During this 90-minute term,...

Wednesday Rahu Kalam Timings

Rahukaalam: As per Vedic Astrology, Rahu Kaalam or Rahu Kaal is a period that is considered inauspicious for any new venture, and it is known to give unfavorable outcomes for things started during that time. It is better to avoid undertaking any auspicious event like...

Tuesday Rahu Kalam Timings

Rahukalam, Yamagandam, and Kuligai are important astrological timings that are believed to have a significant impact on the fortunes of individuals. It is believed that performing certain auspicious activities in the Rahukalam and Yamagandam is not considered good as...