Haridwar Stampede: 16 die during Gayatri Mahakumbh at Chandidweep Ghat

16 people were killed in a stampede in Haridwar on November 8, 2011, during Gayatri Mahakumbh at Chandidweep Ghat along the banks of Ganga River. The stampede occurred at 10.25am when thousands of devotees, mostly from eastern UP and Bihar were climbing stairs to cross a mini bridge ahead of the venue for the religious […]

26 November 2012, Vaikunth Chaturdasi Upvaas

Vaikunth Chaturdasi is an auspicious day falls on Shukla Paksha Ekadasi in Kartik month. In 2012, Vaikunta Chaturdasi Upvaas vrat date is November 26. Usually, Vaikunth Chaturdasi Ka Upvaas falls a day prior to actual festival. This festival is dedicated to Lord Vishnu who performed Shiva Puja on this day. Vaikunth Chaturdasi vrat katha and the […]

Sabarimala Temple Cleaning Project, Mata Amrutanandamayi Math strides forward

Mata Amrutanandamayi Math has taken up the Sabarimala Sannidhanam and temple cleaning project prior to Mandala puja and Makaravilakku festivals. As per the sources of the Math, ‘Amala Bharathom’, the popular cleaning project, has been extended to Sabarimala too. As per The Hindu The holy hillock of Sabarimala Sannidhanam is fast attaining a clean look. […]

Griha Pravesh 2011 – Gruhapravesh dates 2011 or Grah Pravesh Muhurat in 2011

Gruhapravesh or Griha Pravesh or Gruhapravesham or Grah pravesh is the house warming ceremony or puja of moving into new house as per Hinduism. This article provides you the list of Grahpravesh dates in 2011 with all details like nakshatra, lagna, amsha, rashi, and shubh muhurat for the day which is suitable for Gruha pravesham. Here, you can find details about […]

Hindu Marriage dates 2011 or Shubh Vivah Muhurat dates in 2011

The list of Hindu marriage dates 2011 or wedding dates in 2011 or Shubh vivah muhurat dates in 2011 are given here. These dates are specific for Telugu marriage dates, Marathi vivah muhurat dates, Gujarati shubh vivah muhurat, and Kannada marriage dates in 2011. This article provides full information about the auspicious marriage date, day, tithi, lagna, amsha, shubh muhurat […]

Sri Saligrama Stotram

Sri Saligrama stotram is a prayer dedicated to Saligram sila. Lord Krishna revealed the Saligram stotra, its significance, spiritual importance, puja procedures of Saligram sila to King Yudhistira (Dharmaraja). Here is the text or lyrics of Saligram Stotram.. Yesaya Shree Saligram strotra mantrasya Shree Bhagavan Hrishi Narayano Devata Anustup Chhandah Shree Saligram strotra mantras jape […]

6 November 2011, Prabhodini Ekadasi, Dev Utthana Ekadasi

Today, 6 November 2011 is Prabhodini Ekadasi (Dev Utthana Ekadasi). It is also celebrated as Bodhini or Kartik Ekadasi. Pandharpur Yatra is a procession taken on this day in Pandharpur Vithoba Temple. Starting from this Ekadasi till Purnima, the five days are very auspicious for any type of pujas and rituals. The devotee who performs […]

Jagadhatri Puja, 4 November 2011

Today, 4 November 2011 is Jagadhatri Puja. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Navami in Karthik Month mainly in Bengal. Goddess Jagadhatri is considered as the protector of the universe who saved the earth from wicked demons. She is known as an aspect of Goddess Durga. On Shukla Paksha Navami in Kartik Month, Goddess Shakti […]

Valmiki Ramayana Book with 660 Miniature Paintings, French Edition of Ramayana

French Valmiki Ramayana book with 660 miniature paintings is the most illustrated Ramayana till date. The French renditions of Valmiki’s 48,000 verses have been lavishly illustrated with 660 miniatures shortlisted from 5,000 Ramayan-inspired paintings that the Paris-based publisher, Diane de Selliers, located during a 10-year search that took her to 42 museums in 37 cities […]

Bhagavad Gita in Malayalam – Download Bhagvad Gita in PDF format

Here you can download Bhagavad Gita in Malayalam PDF format. Bhagvad Gita or Bhagavad Geeta, simply known as Gita, is the Hindu sacred scripture and also considered as one of the important text in the history of literature and philosophy. Bhagavad Gita is the main resource of today’s time management personality development courses. Bhagavad Gita […]

Bharani Nakshatra – Bharani Nakshatram or Bharani Birth Star Constellation

Bharani Nakshatra or Bharani Birth star constellation is the second Nakshatra among 27 Nakshatras in Hindu Astrology. Bharani Nakshatra is categorized under the planetary lordship of Venus and is within the zodiac sign of Aries, ruled by Mars. The Nakshatra Bharani denotes the character of Agni Rasi Tamo Guna. Animal symbol of Bharanai Nakshatram is […]

Government funding 3 Hindu temples in Malaysia

Government is reportedly allocating funds for building three Hindu temples in Sabah state of Malaysia. These temples include Sri Murugan Temple in Tawau, Pasupathinath Temple in Kota Kinabalu and Sri Subramaniar Temple in Lok Kawi Camp, reports suggest. Applauding this government gesture, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, termed it […]

Ashwini Nakshatra – Aswani Nakshatram or Asvini Birth Star Constellation

Aswini Nakshatram or Ashwini Birth Star Constellation is the first Nakshatra among 27 Nakshatras in Hindu Astrology. Devata or Gods for Ashwini Nakshatra are Ashwin Kumar or the Duality known as Ashwini Kumar Twins, the physicians of the Gods. Symbol of this star is – the head of a horse. Ruler of the nakshatra is […]

Hindu Calendar November 2011, Desktop Calendar November 2011

Hindu calendar November 2011 or free Hindu desktop calendar wallpaper for November 2011 is here to download. As Chhat Puja, Prabhodini Ekadasi, Vaikunth Chaturdasi, Kartik Purnima & Tulsi vivah puja are the important festivals in November 2011, the wallpaper calendar is designed with the image of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. The list of the […]

Labh Pancham, Pandav Panchami, 9 November 2021

9 November 2021 is Labh Pancham. Labh Pancham puja time or muhurat is given here. Also known as Pandav Panchami, Saubhagya Panchami & Kada Panchami, it is mainly observed in Gujarat. On Labh Pancham, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped along with the Lord of Wealth, Kubera with Shodashopachar puja. Lord Vishnu is also worshipped in some […]

Sydney Murugan Temple having grand re-consecration

Sydney Murugan Temple in Australia will hold elaborate re-consecration (Kumbhabhishekam) ceremony from November 5-7, according to reports. Starting at four am on November 5 in 2011, the detailed rituals will be performed according to ancient Hindu traditions and scriptures. Run by “The Saiva Manram”, this Temple in Mays Hill (New South Wales) performs daily morning-afternoon-evening […]

Hindus ask for removal of inappropriate Ganesha T-shirt designs of Threadless Tees

Perturbed Hindus have asked for the immediate removal of some Lord Ganesha T-shirt designs displayed on Chicago (USA) headquartered “Threadless Tees” company website, calling these inappropriate. Hindus are finding the following objectionable: “Nerdy Lord Ganesha” (a nerdy take on Ganesha where he holds a tobacco pipe, glass of wine, etc.), Ganesha shown as “Ping Pong […]