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Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
What is Valmiki Jayanti? Sage Valmiki is regarded as the first poet of Sanskrit literature. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Valmiki Jayanti. It is celebrated on Ashwin Purnima as per the Hindu lunar calendar, which corresponds to the month of October. His works...
Hariyali Teej
What is Hariyali Teej? Hariyali Teej is a Monsoon Festival, celebrated in the states of Bihar, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana by married women. It is celebrated during the month of Shravan (August – September). The word Hariyali means Green....
Chaitra Navaratri Pooja
What is Chaitra Navratri Pooja? Navaratri is a festival which is celebrated with pomp and glory in India. The word Nava means Nine, and Ratri means Night, which literally means ‘nine-nights’ and is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm by Hindus. Vasanta...
Anant Chaturdashi
What is Anant Chaturdashi? Lord Ganesha is an important God in the Hindu Pantheon. His significance has been enumerated across various texts and he is the prime deity to be worshipped before starting anything new. Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated to commemorate the...
Ratha Saptami: Birthday of the Sun God
Ratha Saptami – Honoring the Sun God Ratha Saptami is a famous festival that is observed on the ‘Saptami’ (7th day) during the bright fortnight of the Moon (Shukla Paksha) of the month of ‘Magha’ in the Hindu calendar. In the Gregorian calendar, it falls between the...
Rama Navami Wishes
About Rama Navami Rama Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight), in the Hindu month of Chaitra. The day commemorates the birth of Lord Sri Ram, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, the preserver and protector of the Universe. Sri Ram was...
Sri Rama Navami Festival
What is Rama Navami? Rama Navami celebrates the birthday of Sri Rama, the 7th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It falls on the ninth day of Chaitra (April-May) month, which is the spring season. Observing a fast on this day is very auspicious. The aim of the fast is to...
Aadi Velli, Aadi Velli 2024 Date, Aadi Friday, Aadi Friday 2024 Date
What is Aadi Velli? The Fridays that come in the Tamil month of Aadi (July-August) are known as Aadi Velli. They are days earmarked to honor Goddess Shakti. Aadi Velli also heralds the onset of the monsoons and acknowledges the power of the water Goddesses. During...
Significance and Benefits of Masi Magam
Masi Magam and Maha Magham Masi Magam falls in the Tamil month of Masi (February –March). Magham is one of the 27 stars in the Hindu astrological system. Masi is one of the most sacred months in the Tamil calendar. On this month, devotees have a holy bath early in the...
Aadi Amavasya (Aadi Amavasai) 2024 Date
What is Aadi Amavasya? Aadi Amavasya falls on the New Moon day in August. It is one of the most important days to offer prayers for one’s ancestors so that they attain moksha or liberation and shower their blessings on you. The holy occasion of ‘Aadi Amavasai’ is the...