Phagu Dasami 2010 – First day of Dolyatra in Orissa

Phagu Dasami is the first day of Dolyatra festival in Orissa. It is observed on Phalgun Shukla Dashami, the tenth day in bright half of Falgun month. Phagu Dasami 2010 date is February 24, 2010. On this day, idols or images of Radha and Lord Krishna are placed on a swing as part of Basantotsav. It also marks the beginning of 5-day Holi festival in Orissa.

The major highlight of Phagu Dasami festival and Dolyatra is the smearing Lord Krishna and Radha idols with gulal and abhir. On Phagu Purnima or Phalgun Purnima, Holi festival is celebrated. The day after Holi festival is celebrated as Vasantotsav in some places of Orissa and Bengal.

Eknath Sashti 2010 – Sant Eknath Shashti in Maharashtra during Falgun Month

Eknath Sashti, also known as Sant Eknath Shashti, is an auspicious day dedicated to Sant Eknath who was a great saint lived in Maharashtra in 16th century. It is observed on Falguna Krishna Sashti, sixth day in dark fortnight of Falguna month in Marathi calendar. In 2010, Eknath Sashti date is March 6, Saturday.

On Phalguna Krishna Shashti day in 1599 AD (Shaka 1521), Santh Eknath left for his heavenly abode by entering into Samadhi (Jalsamadhi) in sacred Godavari River. Ekanth worshipped Lord Dattatreya and compiled Chatushloki Bhagavat. He also accomplished his Dattadarshan, the realization of atmabodh and purity of mind.

Govinda Dwadashi 2010 – Govinda Dwadasi

Govinda Dwadashi is observed on Falgun Shukla Dwadashi, the twelfth day in brighter half of Falgun month. Govinda Dwadasi is of great significance in Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple, Dwaraka Tirumala Venkateshwara Swamy Temple (Chinna Tirupati), Puri Jagannath Temple, and many other temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In 2010, Govinda Dwadashi date is February 26, 2010.

It is considered as auspicious to perform ritual bath or ceremonial bath in River Ganga. If it is not possible, even devotees take holy dip in other rivers or in lakes chanting the mantras of Lord Vishnu and Ganga Mata. Lord Vishnu is worshipped as ‘Pundarikaksha’ during Govinda Dwadasi.

Govinda Dwadashi is also observed as Narasimha Dwadashi. This festival is celebrated with utmost dedication in Lord Narasimha temples in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Soubhagya Thadiya Vrata Puja Vidhanam – Puja Procedure of Sowbhagya Vratam

What is the puja procedure of Soubhagya Thadiya Vratam or how to observe Sowbhagya Vratam? This is a query asked by one of the visitors of Hindupad – Shubhangi. This article explains about the pooja vidhi or vidhanam of this vrata. As all other vrathams, neatness is the primary aspect for observing the vratham successfully.

Here is the stepwise puja vidhanam of Soubhagya vratham:

  • Place the idols of either Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi or Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi or both of the divine couples.
  • Perform Ganesh Puja or Ganapati pooja.
  • Observe the main puja with ashtottara stotras and shodashopachara rituals.
  • Chant the mantra “Sri Soubhagya Pathaye namaha” during the vrata.
  • Offer food cooked with wheat as naivedyam.
  • In the evening donate each bowl of honey, til (sesame seeds), ghee, jaggery, salt, and milk along with thamboolam and dakshina to a Brahmin.
  • Give thamboolam (betel leaves, fruits, flowers, and betel nuts) and dakshina to five married women.

Some devotees observe the vrata for five months (Falgun, Chaitra, Vaishakha, Jyeshta, and Ashada months ) and in fifth month (Ashada month) vratha udyapana is performed.

Avighna Vrata 2010 – Avigna Vratam in Falgun Month

Avighna Vrata or Avigna Vratam is observed for two days – Chavithi and Panchami in Shukla Paksha or bright half of Falgun month (February – March). As the name indicates, this vow is observed to get rid of obstacles and hurdles in one’s life. To perform the vrata, devotees should observe upvaas on Chavithi or Chaturthi. The main puja is performed on Shukla Paksha Panchami, the following day of Chaturthi upvaas.

Tila daanam or donating sesame seeds to the Brahmin is the major ritual of Avigna Vratam. Sankata Hara Ganesh Stotram (Sankat Mochan Ganesh Stotram), and Ganapati Ashtakam are the important stotras to chant during Avighna Vrata.

In some places, Avigna Vratam is continued for four months – Falguna, Chaitra, Vaishakha and Jyeshta months and in the fifth month i.e. in Ashada month, Vrata Udyapana is performed. During the vratam, rice cooked with sesame seeds is offered as naivedya to Lord Ganesha.

Ganesh Mantras to chant during Avighna Vratam:

Om Shooraya namaha

Om Dhiraya namaha

Om gajananaya namaha

Om lambodaraya namaha

Om ekadanshtraya namaha

Om Vakrathundaya namaha

Om vignanashakaya namaha

Faalguna Shukla Chavithi is also observed as Putra Ganapati Vratam in Andhra Pradesh and some parts of Karnataka.

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