Vindyavasini Puja or Goddess Vindhyavasini Pooja is observed on Sashti in first half of Jyeshta month. This day is dedicated to Mata Vindhyavasini, one of the incarnations of Goddess Shakti.
Date of Vindyavasini Puja – When is Vindhya Vasini Pooja Observed?
Vindyavasini Durga Puja is observed in Jyeshta mas, the sixth day (Sashti) in second half of the month Jyeshta. In 2009, Vindhyavasini Pooja falls on May 29, Friday.
Who is Goddess Vindhyavasini Durga – Vindyavasini Durga Devi?
Maa Vindhyavasini is considered as one of the significant incarnations of Maa Shakti. As per the Puranas, Maa Vindyavasini is associated to Vindhyachala (Vindhya Mountains).
The legend of Vindhyavasini is mentioned in the Vamana Purana. Vindhyavasini Durga is also called as Shashi Mukhi (the one who has Moon face). According to Padma Purana, Lord Indra (the king of the Gods) worshipped Goddess Durga and got a boon to get her abode in Vindhya Mountains.
Rambha Tritiya is observed on the third day (Tadiya) in first phase (Shukla Paksha) during the month of Jyeshta as per the traditional lunar calendar.
When is Rambha Tritiya Vratam observed in 2009?
In 2009, Rambha Tritiya Vratam falls on May 27, Wednesday.
Significance and Importance of Rambha Tritiya Vrat:
According to the Puranas, Rambha Tritiya Vrat was observed by Goddess Parvati to get Lord Shiva as her husband. On the day of Rambha Tadiya, married women perform Savitri Puja under the banana tree. To get married, unmarried women observe Rambha Tadiya Vratam. During the Rambha Trutiya vratam, women observe fasting to get full merits of the vrata.
Vat Savitri Vrata is observed by women on Purnima (full moon day) in Jyeshta mas. This day is also called as Vat Savitri Purnima. Vat Savitri Vrata is a ritual and custom performed by every married woman for her husband’s well-being and long life.
Legend and Story of Vata Savitri Vratam – What is the significance and importance of Vat Savitri Vrata Puja?
Vat Savitri Vrata Puja is dedicated to Sati Savitri, who fought with Lord Yama, the God of death, and finally got her husband’s life back. When Savitri’s husband Satyavant destined to die within a particular time but she observed a great penance which made her husband to live longer. Lord Yama was very much determined to take away Savitri’s husband Satyavant’s life. But Savitri’s great dedication and devotion towards her husband results in regaining Satyavant’s life as well as his kingdom. Vata Savitri Vratam is especially dedicated to the married life of Savitri and Satyavant.
When is Vat Savitri Vrata – The date of Vata Savitri Vratam in 2009?
Vat Savitri Vrata is observed either on Amavasya or Purmina during the month of Jyeshta or Jyeshtha. In 2009, for those who observe Vat Savitri Vratam on Amavasya (Vat Savitri Amavasya Vratam), the date of Vrata is May 24, Sunday. And for those who observe Vat Savitri Vratam (Vat Purnima Vratam) on Pournami day (Vata Purnima Vratam), the date of Vrata is June 7, Sunday.
Customs and Rituals of Vat Savitri Vrata:
Sati Savitri is worshipped as the deity during Vat Savitri Vrata. Early morning on the Vat Savitri Vrata day, married women perform ritual bath and after wearing new clothes. During the puja, devotees offer Bhoga (food offerings) to Savitri Devi and worship her with utmost devotion.
Savitri Chaturdashi Puja or Sabitri Chaturdasi Pooja is observed especially in Bengal. Savitri Chaturdashi is an auspicious festival celebrated on the Chaturdasi day in Jyeshta month as per traditional Bengali Calendar.
When is Savitri Chaturdasi in 2009?
In 2009, the date of Savitri Chaturdasi Vrata is May 23, Saturday.
Importance, Legend and Merits of Savitri Chatuurdashi:
Sabitri Chaturdashi is a festival of married women. On this day, married women observe fasting for a blissful married life. Married women believe that the observance of Sabitri Chaturdasi Vrata would provide their husbands healthy and longer life.
In some regions, devotees perform Savitri Chaturdashi Vrat for 14 successive years. As similar to Vat Savitri Vrata and Savitri Amavasya Vrata, Sabitri Chaturdashi Vrata is also associated with the story of Sati Savitri and Satyavant. The great legend of Savitri and Satyavant tells the story – how Satyavan got rid of death and regained his kingdom with the great devotion and dedication of his wife Savitri. Puranas explain that Savitri’s story is an inspiration for every married woman.
Jalakrida Ekadashi is also observed as Apara Ekadashi or Achala Ekadasi or Vaishakha Vadi Ekadasi or Bhadrakali Ekadasi. Jalkrida Ekadashi is dedicated to the Lord Jagannath (Lord Vishnu) in Orissa. Jalakrida Ekadashi is celebrated with utmost devotion in Puri Lord Jagannath Mandir in Orissa.
When is Jalakrida Ekadasi observed in 2009?
Jalakrida Ekadasi is observed on the Krishna Paksha Ekadasi day in Jyeshta month according to the Oriya Calendar. And it falls on Vaisakha masa Bahula Ekadashi according to other (Telugu, Gujarati etc) lunar calendars. In 2009, Jalkrida Ekadasi falls on May 20, Wednesday.
Rituals, customs and traditions of Jalkrida Ekadashi include the Ekadasi fasting as all other Ekadasis and Lord Vishnu (Lord Jagannath) worship. Jalakrida Eakdasi is considered as one of the regional festivals of Orissa.
Other Ekadasi dates and days in 2009
