Varuna Yagam or Varuna Japam is a ritual dedicated to Varuna, Lord of rain. In Andhra Pradesh, in this season there is no rain. To appease rain God, Varuna,Andhra Pradesh State Government recommended all temples of the state to perform Varuna Yagam or Varuna Japam for copious rains. TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam) would perform Varuna […]
Month: June 2009
Legend and Importance of Putrada Ekadashi or Pavitra Ekadasi
The legend or story and the importance of Putrada Ekadashi or Pavitropana Ekadasi vrata are mentioned in Bhavishyottara Purana as a discussion between Lord Sri Krishna and King Yudhistira. Putrada Ekadasi 2024 date is August 16. When King Yudhistira asked about the Ekadasi Vrata which blesses the devotee with a good and healthy son and […]
Aindri Puja or Indrani Pooja during Ashada Navratri
Aindri Puja or Indrani Pooja is observed during Ashada Navratri. In 2017, the date of Aindri Puja or Indrani Pooja is July 2. Aindri, also known as Indrani, Indri, Mahendri, Devendri, Shakri and Vajri, is one of the Saptamatrikas, the seven devine mother Goddesses who helped Goddess Shakti in demolishing Shumbha and Nishumbha. Appearance of […]
Kumar Sashti – Kumara Sasti in 2009
Kumar Sashti is a festival during which Lord Kumara is worshipped. Lord Kumara, also known as Kartikeya, Skanda, Sanat Kumara, Muruga, Subrahmanya, Shanmukha, is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvathi. In 2009, Kumar Sashti is observed on June 30, Tuesday. Kumar Sashti is the birthday or the appearance day of Lord Kumara. Kumar Sashti […]
Bahuda Yatra or Bahuda Jatra, Return Festival of Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra
Bahuda Yatra or Bahuda Jatra is one of the main festivals celebrated during Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra. In 2025, Bahuda Yatra date is July 5. Bahuda Yatra is the return journey of the three ratha (chariots) during Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra. The chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra visit Gundicha temple and stay in Adapa […]
Varahi Anugrahashtakam – Astakam to Goddess Varahi to defeat your enemies
Varahi Anugrahashtakam is an Astakam to Varahi to defeat your enemies. Varahi is one of the saptha mathrukas (seven divine mothers). In another belief, Varahi is one of the Yoginis. Varahi is also known as Chaitanya Bhairavi and Maha Ghora. Goddess Varahi is also popular as Danda-natha in Sri-Vidya tradition. Matha jagatdrachana natake suthra dhara, […]
Ashada Navratri or Shakambari Utsavams in Kanakadurga Temple in Vijayawada – Goddess Kanaka Durga as Shakambari Ma
Ashada Navratri festival, nine festive nights that falls during the month of Ashada, is an auspicious occasion in Kanakadurga temple in Vijayawada. Ashada Navratri utsavam is also called as Gayathri Navratri or Shakambari Navratri. Ashada Navratri celebrations begin on Ashad Shukla paksha Padyami (the first day of Ashada masam) and culminated on Dashami. In 2024, […]
Chandra Grahan on August 6 in 2009 – Effect of Chandra Grahanam on various rasis or zodiac signs
Chandra Grahan or Chandra Grahanam will occur on August, Thursday in 2009. This third of the four lunar eclipses that occur in 2009 is a penumbral lunar eclipse which will be partially visible in India. The first Chandra Grahan in 2009 occurred in February, the second Chandra Grahan is on July 7 and the fourth […]
Chandra Grahan on July 7 in 2009 – Effect of Chandra Grahanam on various rasis or zodiac signs
Chandra Grahan or Chandra Grahanam will occur on July 7, Tuesday in 2009. This lunar eclipse is a penumbral lunar eclipse which will not be visible in India. As per many renowned Hindu Jyotish and Panchangs, Chandra Grahan that will take place on July 7 is not much important as it will be invisible with […]
Mahishasura Mardhini Puja in June 2009
Mahishasura Mardhini is the slayer of demon Mahishasura, the buffalo demon. Mahishasura Mardini is the one of the forms or manifestations of Mother Goddess, Durga Mata. In 2009, the date of Mahishasura Mardhini Puja is June 29, Monday. Who is Goddess Mahishasura Mardini? The day on which Mahishasura was killed by Mahishasura Mardini, Goddess Durga, […]
Gayathri Devi Navratri, Maa Shakambari Devi Navratra – Ashada Navrati or Gupt Navratra
Gayathri DeviNavratri and Maa Shakambari Navratra are observed in the month of Ashada in various parts of India. As this Navratri festival occurs in Ashad maas, this Navratri is also called as Ashada Navratri. Ashad Navratri and Magh Navratri are also called as Gupt Navratras. In 2024, Ashad Navratri festival starts on July 6 and […]
Surya Grahan on 22 July 2009 – Effect of Sampoorn Surya Grahanam on various rashis or zodiac signs
Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse) that occurs on 22 July, 2009 is the first grahanam in this new Hindu year. Hindus are mainly concerned about the Surya Grahan because of its extreme effects or results on people. Surya Grahan of 22 July, 2009 has a great importance because it is a sampoorna surya grahanam (total solar […]
Kamika Ekadasi – Shravana Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
Kamika Ekadasi is observed on Krishna Paksha Ekadasi in Shravan maas (July – August). Kamika Ekadasi 2013 date is August 2. As per the Brahma-Vaivarta Purana, Lord Brahma explained the glories of Kamika Ekadasi to Sage Narada and later it was told by Lord Krishna to Yudhistira. Glory, Greatness and Merits of Kamika Ekadasi Vrata […]
Yogini Ekadasi – Ashada Krishna Ekadashi 2009
Yogini Ekadasi is the eleventh day in the first half of the month Ashada (Ashada Krishna Paksha Ekadasi). In 2009, Yogini Ekadashi is observed on June 19, Friday (as per the North Indian Calendar). Significance and Legend of Yogini Ekadasi Vrata: Brahma Vivarta Purana has the legend of Yogini Ekadasi (Ashadha Krishna Ekadashi). Significance and […]