Atheism is non-belief on God and Gods existence. In Hinduism, atheism is allowed and officially accepted by all Hindu organizations. Hinduism accepts atheists as Hindus even they dont believe God. Commenting on ‘Atheist Bus Campaign led in UK, US, Canada and some other parts of Europe, Prakash Shesh, a management consultant, published a feature on […]
Month: August 2009
Raghavendra Madhya Aradhana 2014 – Madhyaradhana at Raghavendra Mutt in Hyderabad
Raghvendra Swamy Madhya Aradhana Utsavalu or Madhyaradhana celebrations were held on August 12, Tuesday in 2014. At Hyderabad, in Barkatpura Raghvendra Mutt and Ramantapur Mutt celebrations were held in a jubilant way. Thousands of devotees were participated in Raghavendra Swamy puja. Devotees believe that worshipping Raghavendra swamy on the day of Madhyaradhana will bless them […]
Hindu Festivals Dates in September 2009 – Auspicious Days list in September 2009
Vamana Jayanti – September 1, 2009 Onam Festival or Thiru Onam – September 2, 2009 Ananta Chaturdasi – Anant Vrata – Ananth Padmanabha Vratham – September 3, 2009 Bhadrapad Purnima – Ambaji Bhadra Poonam– September 4, 2009 Indra Pournami– September 4, 2009 Mahalaya Paksha aarambh or Pitru Paksha begins or Shraadha Paksha starts – September […]
Eco-friendly Rakhi Festival 2009 in Pune – Van Mahotsav Rakshabandhan
Eco-friendly Rakhi Festival is celebrated on August 5 in 2009 in Pune, taking the initiative of celebrating Rakshabandhan in nature friendly way. The event is organized by the Directorate of Social Forestry in Pune. Eco-friendly Rakhi Festivalis celebrated in Empress Botanical Garden from 10 am to 12.30 pm on August 5 in 2009. Source: Times […]
Timings of Chandra Grahan 6 August 2009 in South India – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Time in South India
Timings of Chandra Grahan or the time of partial lunar eclipse on August 6 is in the early morning – grahan begins at 4.10 and the eclipse ends at 7.45. In South Indian cities like Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore (Karnataka), Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam and Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Chennai and Madurai (Tamil Nadu) and Trivandrum (Kerala) […]
Timings of Chandra Grahan 6 August 2009 in North India – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Time in North India
Partial Lunar Eclipse or Pakshik Madhya Chaya Chandra Grahan will take place on August 6 in 2009. This lunar eclipse, termed as Madhya Chaya Chandra Grahan (Pakshik Chandra Grahan) is partially visible in India. This penumbral partial lunar eclipse will take place at the time of moon set i.e in the early morning. Though, the […]
Gamha Dian or Gamha Diyan – Ritual in Orissa on Gamha Purnima
Gamha Dian or Gamha Diyan is the ritual or tradition performed in Orissa on Raksha Bandhan day. Gamha Dian is the celebration during Gamha Purnima. In 2012, Gamha Dian is performed on August 2. The ritual of Gamha Diyan is mainly celebrated by children and youths. During Gamha Dian, children and youth try to pluck […]
Legend of Gai Jatra: Story of Gai Jatra celebrated in Nepal
Gai Jatra is one of the most celebrated festivals in Nepal during Bhadra Maas. Gai Jatra is associated with the legend of King Pratap Malla. Pratap Malla was a King ruling Nepal. When he lost his son, his wife became mentally ill. The King was depressed seeing the Queens condition. He tried a lot to make […]