Subramanya Sashti, 30 November 2011

Today, 30 November 2011 is Subramanya Sashti. Subramanya Shashti is observed in Shukla Paksha Sashti in Margashira masam in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Kerala. Subramanya Sashti is observed with utmost gusto in all Subramanya temples in South India. Skandagiri Temple in Secunderabad (Hyderabad), Kukke Subramanya Temple near Mysore, Ghati Subramanya temple near Bangalore […]

Hastha Nakshatra 2012, Atham or Hastham Nakshatram 2012 dates

Hastha Nakshatra (Atham or Hastham nakshatram) is the 13th among 27 Nakshatras in Hindu Astrology. It is categorized under Kanya Rashi (Virgo Moon Sign). Here is the list of Hastha Nakshatra 2012 dates.. 15 January 2012, Sunday 11 February 2012, Saturday 10 March 2012, Saturday 6 April 2012, Friday 4 May 2012, Friday 31 May […]

Mata Annapurna Puja, Goddess Sri Annapoorna Devi Pooja

Mata Annapurna Puja (Goddess Annapoorna Devi Pooja) is one of the important rituals in some parts of India mainly in Eastern Indian states. Annapurna Puja is observed with utmost devotion in West Bengal. Annapurna Puja is solely dedicated to worship Goddess Annapurna. Who is Goddess Annapurna Devi – Significance of Annapoorna Mata Incarnation? Goddess Annapurna […]

Bhagavad Gita ban attempt by Russian city of Tomsk, Hindus upset

Hindus are upset over reported attempts to ban their ancient scripture Bhagavad Gita in Russian city of Tomsk. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement today, said that Bhagavad Gita was one of the holiest scriptures of Hinduism and attempts at banning it would hurt the devotees. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, said that Hinduism was […]

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra 2012 dates – Uthiram or Uthram Nakshatram 2012 dates

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra (Uthiram or Uthram nakshatram) is the 12th among 27 Nakshatras in Hindu Astrology. It is categorized under Simha Rashi (Leo Moon sign) & Kanya Rashi (Virgo Moon Sign). Here is the list of Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra 2012 dates.. 14 January 2012, Saturday 10 February 2012, Friday 9 March 2012, Friday 5 April […]

Panchami Theertham celebrated in Tiruchanur Padmavathi Temple

Panchami Theertham celebrated in Tiruchanur Padmavathi Temple on 25 November 2025. Inclement weather has not hampered the devotional enthusiam of devotees as the pilgrims from Southern states of India, especially from Tamilnadu turned out in huge numbers for Panchami Theertham on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. SEA OF HUMANITY Every inch of Padma Pushkarini was occupied […]

Pongal Kolam, Pongal Kolam Pictures

Kolam is the Tamil name for Rangoli designs and Pongal is the major season for Kolam designs and drawing kolams in Tamil Nadu. Here are some Pongal Kolam pictures or Sankranti Rangoli designs…. Please scroll down for the images… More pictures here

Purva Phalguni Nakshatra 2012 dates – Pubba, Pooram Nakshatram 2012 dates

Purva Phalguni Nakshatra (Pooram or Pubba nakshatram) is the 11th among 27 Nakshatras in Hindu Astrology. It is categorized under Simha Rashi (Leo Moon sign). Falgun month coincides when Purnima or Full moon falls during Poorvaphalguni Nakshatra. Here is the list of Purva Phalguni Nakshatra 2012 dates.. 13 January 2012, Friday 9 February 2012, Thursday […]

Magha Nakshatra 2012 dates – Makam, Makham Nakshatram 2012 dates

Makha / Magha Nakshatra (Makam or Makham nakshatram) is the 10th among 27 Nakshatras in Hindu Astrology. It is categorized under Simha Rashi (Leo Moon sign). Here is the list of Magha Nakshatra 2012 dates.. 12 January 2012, Thursday 9 February 2012, Thursday 7 March 2012, Wednesday 3 April 2012, Tuesday 1 May 2012, Tuesday […]

Hindu Calendar December 2011 with Tithi, Desktop Calendar December 2011

Hindu calendar December 2011 or free Hindu desktop calendar wallpaper for December 2011 is here to download. As Margashirsha Month, Gita Jayanti, Mokshada Ekadasi are the important festivals in December 2011, the wallpaper calendar is designed with the image of Lord Krishna teaching Bhagvad Gita to King Arjuna during Mahabharat war. The list of the […]

Pradosham in December 2011, Pradosh Vrat December 2011 dates

Pradosham or Pradosh vrat is very auspicious vratham dedicated to Lord Shiva. Pradosha puja is observed at evening time on Trayodashi or 13th day in Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha of Hindu month. Pradosham in December 2011 or Pradosh vrat December 2011 dates are – December 7 and December 22. Pradosh on 7 December 2011, Wednesday – […]

Ashlesha Nakshatra 2012 dates, Ayilyam Nakshatram in 2012

Ashlesha Nakshatra (Ayilyam Nakshatram) is the 9th among 27 Nakshatras in Hindu Astrology. It is categorized under Karkataka Rashi (Karka – Cancer Moon sign). Every month, Ashlesha Bali Puja (on Ashlesha Nakshatram day) is observed largely in Kukke Subramanya Temple, Karnataka for those who have graha dosha. Here is the list of Ashlesha Nakshatra 2012 […]

SCR to run Sabarimala Special Train from Visakhapatnam to Kollam

South Central Railway (SCR) will run Sabarimala special train from Visakhapatnam (Vizag) to Kollam from December 15, 2011 to January 15, 2012. To clear the extra rush of passengers who travel for Makaravilakku and Makara jyothi festival in 2011-2012 season, SCR officials had taken this decision. Train No. 08569 / 08570 Visakhapatnam-Kollam bi-weekly Special Train (Via Kottayam) :- Train […]

Amavasya, 25 November 2011

Today, 25 November 2011 is Amavasya, No Moon day in Hindu calendar. It is Margashirsha Amavasya in North Indian Hindi Panchang & Karthik Amavasya in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu calendars. Amavasya begins on 24th November at 3.01 pm & ends at 11.40 am on November 25th. In some places, this Amavasya is observed as […]

Pushya Nakshatra 2012 dates – Poosam, Pooyam, Pushyami Nakshatram in 2012

Pushya Nakshatra (Poosam, Pooyam or Pushyami Nakshatram) is the 8th among 27 Nakshatras in Hindu Astrology. It is categorized under Karkataka Rashi (Karka – Cancer Moon sign). The muhurat of Pushya nakshatra which falls on Thursday (Guruvar – Gurupushyamrit Yoga) is considered as the best and auspicious muhurat for starting new ventures. Here is the […]

Dhanu Sankranthi

Dhanu Sankranti, also known as Dhanur Sankranthi or Dhanu Sankraman, is the auspicious day when Sun (Surya Bhagwan) enters into Dhanu Rashi or the zodiac sign of Sagittarius. In 2017, Dhanu Sankranti date is December 16. The auspicious month for Vaishnava sect of people, Dhanur Mas, begins on this day. During Dhanur Mas, the popular […]

UK, Canada, USA Solar Eclipse November 2011

Partial Solar Eclipse on November 25, 2011 or Pakshik Surya Grahan will not be visible in USA, Canada, other North & South American countries and UK, Germany & any other European countries as well. This solar eclipse will be visible in Antarctica, New Zealand near sunset & some parts of western Antarctic Peninsula. There is […]

Punarvasu Nakshatra 2012 dates, Punarpoosam or Punartham Nakshatram 2012 dates

Punarvasu Nakshatra (Punarpoosam or Punartham Nakshatram) is the 7th among 27 nakshatras in Hindu Astrology. It is categorized under Mithuna Rashi (Gemini) & Karka Rasi (Cancer). Punarvasu is also popular as the birth star of Lord Sri Rama. Here is the list of Punarvasu Nakshatra 2012 dates.. 9 January 2012, Monday 6 February 2012, Monday […]

Surya Grahan November 25, 2011 in India

In India, Surya Grahan on November 25, 2011 will not be visible and the effect of it will be very minimal or can say it may not be effective at all in India. This Rahugrastha Surya Grahan (Partial Solar Eclipse) occurs in Anuradha Nakshatra & Vrischika Rashi on Amavasya – Kartik Amavasya in Maharashtra, Andhra […]

Ardra Nakshatra 2012 dates, Thiruvaathirai or Thiruvathira Nakshatram 2012 dates

Aardhra, also known as Arudra nakshatram (Thiruvaathirai Nakshatra in Tamil & Thiruvaathira Nakshatram in Malayalam) is the 6th in 27 Nakshatrams in Hindu Astrology. Aardra nakshatra is categorized under Mithuna Rashi (Gemini Moon sign). Here is the list of Aardra Nakshatra 2012 dates.. 8 January 2012, Sunday 5 February 2012, Sunday 3 March 2012, Saturday […]