Putra Ganapati Vratam is an auspicious vrata to be observed by married couple for children. Putra Ganapati Vrata is a main ritual in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana. Childless couple perform the vrata for children. The deity to worship on the day is as the name suggests, Putra Ganapati, Lord Ganapathi. Also called as Lord Ganesh, […]
Phalgun month (Falgun maas or Phalguna masam) is the 12th or last month as per Hindu calendar. In 2024, Phalgun month starts on February 25 and ends on March 25 as per traditional North Indian calendar followed in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. As per Telugu, Marathi, […]
Holi festival, also known as Holika, is the colourful Hindu festival celebrated on Falgun Purnima, the Full Moon day in Falgun Month. In 2024, Holi date is March 24|25. As Phalgun Purnima in 2024 starts on March 24 and ends on March 25, date of Holi festival may vary. Phalgun Purnima or Holi festival is celebrated […]
Phagu Dasami is the first day of Dolyatra festival in Odisha. It is observed on Phalgun Shukla Dashami, the tenth day in bright half of Falgun month. In 2023, Phagu Dasami date is March 1. On this day, idols or images of Radha and Lord Krishna are placed on a swing as part of Basantotsav. […]
Shanta Chaturthi or Shantha Chavithi Vrata is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is observed on Shukla paksha Chavithi in Falguna month as per the traditional Telugu calendar. In 2020, Shanta Chavithi date is February 27. As the name implies, this vrata is performed for mental harmony of individuals and universal peace. There is no specific […]
Bramha Kalpadhi, Brahma Kalpadi, is considered as the first day of the creation as per Hinduism. According to some Purana and ancient texts, the creation was started on Falgun Bahula Thadiya (Phalguna Krishna Tritiya) in Amavasyant calendars followed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka. Hence, the day is called as Bramha Kalpam (The creation […]
Falgun month or Falguna maas is the 12th and last month as per the traditional Hindi calendar followed in North India. In 2013, Falgun month begins on February 26 and ends on March 27 as per North Indian Hindu calendar followed in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Haryana, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh & Orissa. […]
Vijaya Ekadashi is observed on Falguna Krishna Ekadasi, the eleventh day during Falguna month as per North Indian calendars. It corresponds to Magha Krishna Ekadasi in other calendars. Vijaya Ekadashi 2011 date is February 28th. According to Skanda Purana, the devotees who observe Vijaya Ekadasi vrata would become free from the result of all their […]
Putra Ganapati Vratam, also known as Vara Siddhi Vinaya Vratam, mainly observed by married couple to be blessed with children. Mainly celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and some parts of Karnataka, Putra Ganapati Vrata falls on Shukla paksha Chaturthi or Chavithi in Falguna masam. Putra Ganapati Vratham 2011 date is March 8. Putra Ganapati Vratam 2012 […]