November 6, 2013 is Nagula Chavithi. Nag Chaturthi, Nagula Chavithi is an auspicious day to observe Naga Puja. It is observed on the fourth day after Diwali Amavasya during Kartik month. This Vrata is also known as ‘Trilochana Gauri Vratham’. Nag Panchami and Nagasashti are observed after Naga Chaturthi. The dates to observe Naga Panchami […]
Hindus have commended Jakarta Provincial Government in Indonesia for granting facultative holiday to Hindus for celebrating Diwali (Deepavali). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, called it “a step in the right direction”, although long overdue. Jakarta Manpower and Transmigration Department, in letters issued on October 31, urged entrepreneurs and […]
Shani Transition 2013, 2014, Saturn Transition Predictions 2013-2014, Sani Peyarchi 2013-2014, Shani Peyarchi Palangal 2013-2014, Shani Panoti 2013-2014. Saturn Transit, Shani Sankramanam, Shani Peyarchi or Shani Gocharam means the Saturn’s transition from one Rasi (zodiac sign) to the next zodiac. Usually, Shani Transition occurs once in 2.5 years. In 2011-2014 periods, Shani’s transition is very […]
How to book sabarimala online darshan booking 2013 – 2014? Here is a detailed guide on how the booking is done for Sabarimala Ayyappa Darshanam for 2013-2014… In fact, it is a very simple procedure. First visit the official website of Sabarimala Darshan Q system made by Kerala Police and the government of Kerala jointly. […]
Bhai Tika 2013 Time, Auspicious Muhurat for Bhai Tika is given here. Bhai Tika (Bhai Tihar) is observed on the second day after Tihar (Diwali) in Nepal. In 2013, Bhai Tika date is November 5. This is the final day (fifth day) day of Tihar (Panchak Yama). Bhai Tika represents the great bond of love […]
Today, 4 November 2013 is Govardhan Puja & Annakut Puja Mahotsav. It is observed on first day of Kartik month in Gujarati calendar. It is also considered as Gujarati New Year (Nutan Varsh Padvo). Govardhan Puja (Sri Krishna Puja) marks the best beginning for the New Year ahead. As Diwali marks the Narakasur Vadha (demolition of Narakasur) by […]
Google Doodle honored Shakuntala Devi on her birthday, 4 November 2013 (today). This is her 84th birthday and first after her death. Shakuntala Devi (November 4, 1929 – April 21, 2013), popularly known as the “Human Computer”, was a child prodigy and mental calculator. Her talents earned her a place in the 1982 edition of […]
Today, 3 November 2013 is Diwali, Deepavali festival. It falls on Kartik Month Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendars and on Ashwin Amavasya in Gujarati, Telugu, Kannada & Marathi calendars. Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated for five days in many places of India. Deepavali day is the third day of 5-day Diwali celebrations. […]
Today, 3 November 2013 is Amavasya (Kartik Amavasya / Ashwin Amavasya). It is observed as Kartik Amavasya as per North Indian calendars. It is the last day and marks the ending of Vikram Samvat Year 2069. Time of Amavasya November 2013 Amavasya begins at 8.04 PM on 2nd November and ends at 6.12 PM on […]
Today, 2 November 2013 is Naraka Chaturdashi. It is believed that on this day, demon Narakasura was killed by Lord Krishna & the Goddess. Naraka Chaturdashi, also known as Choti Diwali, is the second day of Diwali festival. Naraka Chaturdashi is also celebrated as Kali Choudas in Gujarat, Roop Chaudas in Rajasthan and Hanuman Jayanti in […]
Railways has announced special trains for Diwali between Jodhpur and Howrah during November 2013. This train will pass through Allahabad. The train will depart from Jodhpur at 3:00 pm travel via Gotan, Metra Road, Degana, Makrana, Kuchaman, Phulera, Kanakpura, Jaipur, Dausa, Bandikui, Bharatpur, Agra Fort, Tundla, Etawa, Kanpur Central, Fatehpur, Allahabad, Mirzapur, Mughalsarai, Sasaram, Gaya, […]
Today, 1 November 2013 is Bhrigu or Shukra Pradosha Puja, Pradosham Shiva Pooja. As it falls on Friday (Shukravara), it is also referred to as Shukra Pradosha Vrata. It falls on Trayodashi in Shukla Paksha in Kartik Month in Hindu calendars followed in North Indian states & in Ashwin Month as per Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, […]
Today, 1 November 2013 is Dhanteras, Dhan Trayodasi, Dhanvantari Jayanti, Yamdeep daan, Govatsa Dwadasi. It marks the beginning of Diwali (Deepavali festival) in many places of India. Dhanteras falls on the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha in Ashwin Month as per Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu & Kannada calendars and in Kartik Month as per North Indian […]
5 November 2013 is Bhai Dooj (Bhau Beej). It is the fifth and final day of Diwali celebrations. It falls on Shukla Paksha Dwitiya in Karthik month as per all Hindu calendars. Bhai Dooj festival marks the importance of divine relationship between brother and sister. On this day, Lord Yama visited his sister Yami’s house and had […]
Brahma Dreaming is master storyteller John Jackson’s latest collaboration with the acclaimed artist, Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini. John’s intriguing versions of the tales of the Hindus’ great gods are graced by Daniela’s brilliantly reimagined illustrations of the deities, each a masterpiece of detail and drama, reminiscent of Dulac and Rackham, and the glorious ‘Golden Age’. These […]
Today, 31 October 2013 is Govatsa Dwadashi Vrat. It falls on Dwadashi in Krishna Paksha of Kartik Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars and it coincides with Ashwin Month according to Marathi, Telugu, Kannada & Gujarati calendars. Govatsa Dwadasi vrata katha (story) and the significance of the vrata are mentioned in the Bhavishya Purana. This […]
Today, 30 October 2013 is Rama Ekadashi Vrat. It falls in Kartik Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars and in Ashwin Month according to Amavasyant Panchangams followed in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. Read the story of Rama Ekadashi which is associated with King Muchukunda and his daughter Chandrabhaga. How to observe Rama […]
Hindus worldwide are upset at the cartoon of Lord Ganesh depicting a cricket tussle in the Sunday Times newspaper of South Africa dated October 27, calling it trivialization of their highly revered deity. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was inappropriate depiction of Lord Ganesh who […]
Diwali Special Trains between Hapa, Raipur will be run from October 29 to November 26, 2013… In order to clear the extra rush of passengers during the festive season, the Western Railways will run a special train between Hapa and Raipur from October 29. Hapa-Raipur weekly special train will depart from Hapa on Tuesday at […]
Hindus have applauded Vatican for its “message for the feast of Deepavali”, extending “best wishes and cordial greetings” to “Hindu Friends”. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, welcomed the Vatican for wishing “a happy celebration of Deepavali”, and “in a spirit of friendship” urging God to illumine our lives […]