Hindus are urging for an early meeting of Arkansas State Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission, chaired by Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin, to discuss various submissions received for erecting monuments on the Arkansas State Capitol grounds in Little Rock and decide the future course of action. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who is President […]
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Panchak 2016, Panchak Nakshtra dates in 2016
Panchak 2016, Panchak Nakshtra dates in 2016, Panchak Timings – Panchak beginning and ending timings in 2016… Panchak (Panchak Nakshatra) is a period of five nakshatras in a Hindu month. It is considered inauspicious to perform any auspicious or good works during this period. Dhanista, Shatbhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada & Revati Nakshatras are considered […]
Pradosh 2016 dates | Pradosham
This article gives you the dates of Pradosh in 2016 (Pradosham Vrat in 2016). Pradosham or Pradosh vratham is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is observed on the thirteenth day of every fortnight (Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha) in Hindu calendar. Shivalinga puja at Pradosha time and observance of fasting are the […]
Kalashtami 2016 | Masik Kalashtami dates
Here is the list of Kalashtami 2016 dates (Masik Kalashtami 2016 dates).. Kalashtami, Kalabhairava Ashtami, is the Masik Kalashtami (Monthly Kalashtami) vrata observed on the eighth day of dark fortnight of every month as per Hindu calendar. Kalashtami Vrat is dedicated to Kalabhairav (Mahakaal Bhairav), one of the aspects of Lord Shiva. It is mainly […]
Chandra Darshan 2016 | Monthly Moonrise (Chandrodayam Timings)
Chandra Darshan 2016, Monthly Chandra Darshanam in 2016, Moonrise on New Moon in 2016, Chandrodayama Vrata 2016 dates.. Chandra Darshan is the appearance of New Moon after Amavasya in Hindu month. It falls on the day following Amavasya (No Moon). Chandra Darshana Vrata, Chandra Vratham and Chandrodaya Vrata is observed on Chandra Darshan day. The list […]
Subramanya Sashti (5 December 2016), Champa Sashti
5 December 2016 is Subramanya Sashti, Champa Sashti, Malhari Sashti, Martand Sashti festival. On Sashti in each month, Lord Subramanya is offered special pujas and Abhishekams. But, Subramanya Sashti is a highly meritorious day to perform puja to the six-faced god, Shanmukha. It falls on the sixth day of Margashira Masam as per the calendars followed […]
Hindu Festivals 2016
Here are the dates of Hindu festivals in 2016. The list of Hindu festivals in 2016 are given in each month. Starting from Pongal / Makara Sankranti, the list of festivals 2016 goes like Mauni Amavasya, Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami, Maha Shivaratri, Holi Festival, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Chaitra Navratri (Vasant Navratri), Sri Rama Navami, Vishu, […]
Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham Festivals 2016
Here is the list – Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham Festivals 2016. The list includes the pujas and other events at the Kanchi Peetham. Scroll down for the list of festivals, pujas and events in each month.. JANUARY 2016 6TH JANUARY 2016, WEDNESDAY HIS HOLINESS SRI CHANDRASEKHARENDRA SARASWATHI SWAMIGAL AARADANA 7TH JANUARY 2016, THURSDAY PRADOSA PUJA 9TH JANUARY […]
Pradosh Vrat, 21 January 2016
21 January 2016 is Pradosh Vrat. As it falls on Thursday, it is also observed as Brihaspati Pradosham or Guru Pradosha Vrata. It falls on Trayodasi in Shukla Paksha in Paush Month (Pushya Masam) in Hindu calendars followed in North India as well as Amavasyant calendars. It falls in Makaram Month in Malayalam calendar, Thai […]
Amavasya 2016: No Moon dates in 2016
List of Amavasya 2016 dates is given here. Amavasya 2016 calendar begins with Paush Amavasya and ends with Paush Amavasya. There are 13 Amavasya in 2016 – one in each month and twice in September. Amavasya has great significance in Hindu rituals and Hindu calendar. Ashada Amavasya is referred to as Chukkala Amavasya; Shravana Amavasya […]