Fifth day or Maha Panchami of Navaratri 2011 – Dedicated to Goddess Lalita

Fifth day, Maha Panchami or Lalita Panchami, during Durga Navaratri is dedicated to Goddess Lalitha Tripura Sundari Devi. Lalita Panchami 2011 date is October 1st. Goddess Durga is decorated and worshipped in alankaram of Lalitha in South Indian temples, especially in Vijayawada Kanakadurga temple. In Maharashtra, on fifth day of Navratri, Goddess Upang Lalita is worshipped. […]

Fourth Day of Navratri 2010 – Dedicated to Goddess Annapurna Devi

Goddess Durga is worshipped in the form of Annapurna on the fourth day during Durga Navratri 2010. In 2010, on October 11th, Monday, (Maha Chavithi) alankaram decorated in South Indian temples, especially Kanakadurga Temple Vijayawada is Annapoorna Matha. Annapurna is the Hindu Goddess of food. Devotees who worship of Goddess Annapurneshwari will be blessed with prosperity and […]

Bathukamaa 2013 in Melbourne, Bathukamma Sambaralu in Melbourne

Melbourne Telangana Forum Inc, Australia celebrates Bathukamma festival on 6th October 2013. The festival of flowers is a free event. Bathukamma is the festival of difference where Goddess Gauri is worshipped in eco-friendly way. In 2013, Bathukamma festival begins on 4th October and ends on 13th October. Bathukamma is the most celebrated Telangana festival during Navratri. Melbourne celebrates […]

Bathukamma 2009 celebrations in United States of America – Batukamma Sambaralu

Bathukamma, the most celebrated festival of Telangana, is celebrated with utmost joy and enthusiasm and devotion as well in United States of America. Here is the calendar of Bathukamma 2009 utsavalu in various cities of United States: Chicago, Illionois – September 19th, 2009 Washington D.C. – September 19th, 2009 Detroit, Michigan – September 19th, 2009 […]

Bathukamma 2010 Celebrations in Canada – Batukamma Sambaralu

Bathukamma is the colourful yet traditional festival of Telangana in Andhra Pradesh. In Toronto Canada, it is celebrated with enthusiasm and zeal in 2010. Bathukamma 2010 celebrations in Canada is held on September 25th. Date: 25th September 2010 Time: 11 am to 4 pm Venue: Meadowvale Conservation Park (Area A), 1081 Old Derry Road West, Mississauga, […]

Third day of Navratri 2010 – Dedicated to Goddess Gayatri Devi

Goddess Gayatri devi is the alankaram (Goddess) to worship on the third day of Durga Navaratri 2010. In Kanakadurga temple of Vijayawada, Durga is decorated in Gayathri devi alankaram and offered special pujas. In 2010, Gayathri devi puja (Maha Thadiya) date during Dasara Navaratri is October 10th, Sunday. Goddess Gayatri mata is one of the […]

Durga Puja 2009 – Golden Jubilee Durga Pooja for Bengali Association in Bangalore

Durga Puja is an auspicious and most celebrated festive season for Bengali people. South India, especially Bangalore has been giving shelter to a large number of Bengalis since several decades. Durga Puja 2009 is a special occasion for Bengali Association of Bangalore (Assaye Road) who celebrate their Golden Jubilee celebrations of Durga Puja here. Deccan […]

Dandiya 2010 – Garba Raas celebrations in Mumbai

Navratri is the biggest season for Dandiya and Garba Raas. In 2010, Mumbai celebrates scintillating Dandiya and Garba Raas events. Hotels, Restaurants, pubs, recreational clubs, and religious trusts… nothing is an exception for Dandiya and Garba this year. Here is a list of popular Dandiya and Navratri Raas Garba events for 2010. The list also […]

Durga Puja Pandals 2010 – Durga Mandaps for Durga Puja 2010

Durga Puja is the biggest festive season for Kolkata and all place of Bengal. It is celebrated with utmost joy, enthusiasm, dedication and devotion. Durga Puja 2010 starts from 13th October and ends on 17th October. Durga Puja pandals are the places where Goddess Durga is worshipped by public. These pandals are sarvajanik or samoohik mandirs to […]

Padmanabha Dwadashi vrata 2010 – Dwadasi dedicated to Lord Padmanabha

Padmanabha Dwadashi is observed on Ashwayuja Shukla Dwadashi just two days after the culmination day of Durga Navratri, Vijaya Dashami. In 2010, Padmanabha Dwadashi is observed on October 19. This vrata is dedicated to Lord Ananta Padmanabha Swamy. On this day, Anant Padmanabha swamy is worshipped in all Vaishnava temples (Vishnu temples). It is to be […]

Second day of Navratri 2010 – Dedicated to Bala Tripura Sundari

Bala Tripura Sundari is the second day Goddess of Durga Navratri 2010 in South Indian temple, especially in Vijayawada Kanakadurga temple. In 2010, Balatripura sundari is worshipped on 9th October, Saturday. Kanakadurga is worshipped in Bala Tripura sundari alankaram on this day. Goddess Balatripura blesses her devotees with her pleasant smile in her face and Abhaya […]

Diwali 2009 Rangoli Competition in Leicester city of UK

Diwali Rangoli Competitions are common in villages, towns and cities in India. But, Leicester City Council in UK will be conducting Rangoli competition to enhance the festivity of Diwali in 2009. Leicester hosts the largest celebrations for Diwali outside India. People of Indian origin live in the city in large numbers. Zeenews reports: The Leicester […]

Ganesh Leela by Sahara-One injuring Hindu Sentiments?

Ganesh Leela, a popular Television serial being telecast on Sahara-One between 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm, is criticized because of the depiction of some episodes based on unreal stories and unethical drama. Sources said that Hindus are against the serial telecast and one of the popular Gurujis has written a mail to Sahara One about […]

Durga Navratri at Srisailam Bramarambika Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple

Durga Navaratri is a festival of nine days beginning from the first day of Asweejam month which generally falls in September or October. The important events during Durga Navaratri utsavam are – Navavarana pujas, Chandi yagam, Rudrayagam, Navadurga alankaras to Goddess and Vahana sevas to presiding divine couples – Sri Bramarambika Mallikarjuna Swamy. Srisailam Navratri […]

Tirupati Laddoo obtains Geographical Copyright

Tirupati Balaji laddoo, popular Prasad distributed among devotees of Sri Tirumala Tirupati Srivaru, Sri Venkateshwara swamy, has obtained copyright. Laddoo has been awarded geographical copyright that makes others away from making or marketing the sweet recipe under the same name. An application was sent to Chennai based Geographical Indication Registry in March 2008 by the […]