Thaipusam – a National Festival in Malaysia

Thai Pusam, probably the biggest religious congregation in Malaysia, attained yet another status of National Festival. Published in AndhraNews.net: The Malaysian Government has been urged to recognize Thaipusam as a national festival and to make it a public holiday in the peninsula. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Malay Tamil community on […]

Navami 2010 – Navami or Navmi dates in 2010

Navami or Navmi is the ninth day in every fortnight or Paksha in Hindu month. Two Navami days fall in every month. Navami is considered as inauspicious day as per Hindu Astrology. New ventures, businesses, programs, functions or any other auspicious deeds are avoided during Navami days. The major festivals celebrated on Navami dayas are […]

Amavasya in February 2010 – Shani Amavasya date in 2010

Amavasya or No Moon day in February 2010 is a Shani Amavasya. This Amavasya is Falgun Amavasya as per North Indian calendars and Magh Amavasya as per other traditional Hindu Calendars. Shani Amavasya is observed on amavasya day which falls on Sanivar or Saturday. Shani Amavasya date in February 2010 is February 13. Shani Amavasya […]

Falgun Month in 2010 – Falgun Month 2066 in Nepali Calendar

Falgun month or Phalgun month is the 11th month among 12 Hindu months in Nepali Calendar. Falgun month 2010 will start on February 13 and end on March 13 in 2010 as per Nepali calendar. In North Indian caledar, Phalgun month in 2010 starts on January 31 and ends on February 28. As per Gujarati, […]

Madurai Teppothsavam 2010 – Thai Pournami Theppotsavam or Madurai Float Festival

Teppothsavam or Theppotsavam, the float festival, is celebrated in Madurai on Magh Purnima (Thai Pournami), the Full Moon day in Thai Month of Tamil Calendar. In 2010, Madurai Float Festival date is January 30. On Thai Pournami day, the idols of Madurai Meenakshai and her consort Lord Sundareshwarar are taken in procession to the big […]

Madhva Navami Celebrations by IT Madhva Sangha Hyderabad

Madhva Navami is celebrated by Madhva people all over India and world as well. IT Madhva Sangha, Hyderabad, celebrates the festival with much fervor. In 2010, Madhva Navami date is January 24. The celebrations commence for 4 days, starting from 20th January to 24th January 2010. The main event during the 4-day celebrations is Pravachana […]

Brahmotsavam at Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy Temple Hyderabad

Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy Temple annual Brahmotsavam was held from 17th January to 22nd January 2010. The 6-day celebrations of Brahmotsavam 2010 were the 17th annual bramhotsavam function. The celebrations have attracted a large number of devotees from all around Hyderabad and surrounding districts. Chakrasnanam, Purnahuthi, dhwajaavarohana and ekanthaseva marked the conclusion of Brahmotsavam 2010. Maha […]

Meena Rashi 2011 – Meena Rasi or Pisces zodiac Astrology Predictions

Here are the Meena Rashi 2011 astrology predictions in English. Meena Rashi or Pisces zodiac sign is the last or 12th among the 12 Rasi kutas in Hindu Astrology. Meena Rasi consists of Purvabhadra Nakshatra 4th pada (charan), Uttarabhadra Nakshatram, and Revati Nakshatra. Here are some of the astrology predictions for natives of Meena Rashi […]

Mahatma Gandhi Quotes

Mahatma Gandhi was the preeminent leader of Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

Bhishmashtami 2011 – Bhishma Astami or Bheeshma Ashtami

Bhishmashtami or Bhishma Astami is celebrated on Magh Shukla Ashtami, the eighth day in Shukla paksha in Magh month. Bheeshmashtami 2011 date is February 11, Friday. Bhishma is known as the legendary king of Mahabharata whom Lord Krishna praised as the Lords of the Lord. It is believed that on Bhishmashtami day, Bhishma laid himself […]

Kumbha Rashi 2011 – Kumbh Rasi or Aquarius zodiac Astrology Predictions

Here are the Kumbha rashi 2011 astrology predictions in English. Kumbha Rashi or Kumbh Rasi or Aquarius zodiac sign is the 11th among 12 Raasi kutas in Hindu Astrology. Dhanishta Nakshatram 3, 4 padas (charans), Shatabhisha Nakshatra, Purvabhadra Nakshatra 1, 2, 3 Padas are categorized under Kumbha Rashi or Aquarius moon sign. All the aspects […]

Surya Grahan Punya Snan 15 January 2010 at Kurukshetra in Haryana

Kurukshetra is one the most sacred place to perform Surya Grahan punya snan. The first Surya Grahan or Solar Eclipse of the decade will take place on January 15, 2010. About a million devotees are likely to visit Kurukshetra and to perform ritual bath in Brahmasarovar and Sannehit Sarovar for attaining salvation. Tens of special […]

Marathi Panchang 2010 – Download USA Marathi Panchang 2010 for Free

Marathi Panchang 2010 or the Marathi festivals and auspicious calendar 2010 for United States of America or Seattle Panchang is here to free download. You can download Panchang in Marathi following the given link in this article. This panchang for 2010 is the Amavasyanth calendar because as per this Amavasya marks the ending of a […]

Solar Eclipse 15 January 2010 Time in Australia UK and USA

Solar Eclipse or Surya Grahan that will occur on January 15, 2010, will not be visible in any cities or parts in Australia, UK and USA. It will be a Kankanakara Surya Grahan or Annular Solar Eclipse in Southern Tamil Nadu and Southern Kerala in India and in other parts of India it will be […]

Kumbh Mela 2010 – Important Kumbh Mela Snan dates and Festivals days

Kumbh Mela, the largest religious congregation in the world, takes place when the planet Jupiter or Guru enters into Kumbha Rashi (Aquarius) and the Sun enters into Mesha Rashi (Aries). The first important and auspicious Kumbh Mela snan is performed on Makara Sankranti (January 14, 2010). Mauni Amavasya, Basant Panchami, Magh Purnima, Maha Shivaratri, Somvati […]

Surya Grahan 4 January 2011 Astrology Predictions for Various Rashis – Solar Eclipse Astrology Predictions for all zodiac signs

Surya Grahan Astrology predictions for 4th January 2011 for various Rasis are given here. Surya Grahan on 4th January 2011 is a pakshik Surya grahanam (Partial Solar Eclipse). It will take place on Purvashada nakshatra, Dhanu rashi (Sagittatius zodiac sign); in Mesha lagna (Aries ascendant) and Vrishabha lagna (Taurus ascendant). Here you know how this grahan will affect […]

Ratha Saptami 2011 at Tirumala Tirupati Srivari Temple – Artha Brahmotsavam 2011

Ratha Saptami or Surya Jayanti, also known as Artha Brahmotsavam, is a grand festival celebrated with utmost gaiety at Tirumala Tirupati Srivari Temple. Ratha Saptami or Surya Jayanti 2011 date is February 10. On the festival day, Lord Malayappa Swamy is taken out for a procession on seven different Vahanams along the Tiru Mada Veedhi […]