Sharada Navratri is the biggest festival celebrated at Art of Living International Centre in Bangalore. Shata Chandi humam is one of the main events during Vikruti nama Samvatsara Navratri Puja (Navratri 2010). Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth organizes the whole event of Navaratri in the divine presence of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Guruji. Schedule and […]
Hindu Festivals – Auspicious Days
Durga Navaratri 2010 arrangements in Vijayawada
Durga Navaratri utsavalu in Vijayawada are one of the largest celebrations held in South India. Several lakhs of devotees visit the presiding Deity of Durga Malleshwara swamy Devalayam, Sri Kanakadurga Ammavaru during these 10 days. Ammavaru blesses her devotees in 10 Alankarams. Each day a form of Durga is adored in Durga gudi located at […]
Best time to perform Uma Maheswara Vratam – When Umamaheshwar Pooja is performed?
Umamaheshwara vratam is generally performed when Sun or Surya Bhagwan enters into Vrischik rasi. Uma maheswar Pooja is also observed in Kartik month (Kartika masam). Before performing the Vrata consult and take suggestion from a Brahmin. Umamaheshwara vratam is a main ritual to perform on Bhadrapad Purnima, the Full Moon day in Bhadrapada month. Usually, […]
Shani Trayodashi in October 2009
Shani Trayodasi or Sani Triodashiis an auspicious day for Shani Puja. In 2009, Shani Trayodashi falls on 31st October. Shani dev is also known as Shanaischarya, Sani Bhagavan, Shaneesvara, Saneeshvaran, Mandeshwara Swamy or Chaya Putra. Shani Trayodasi is observed on the thirteenth day of a fortnight when it falls on Saturday (Trayodashi which falls on […]
Navratri – World’s Longest Dance Festival in Gujarat during Durga Navaratras
Durga Navratri is the most colourful and most celebrated festival in Gujarat. Dandia and some other folk dance forms are the special attractions in Durga Navratri celebrations in Gujarat. To capture the attention of the world and to attract tourists, the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd (TGCL) is all set to arrange the longest dance […]
Durga Puja (Durga Navratri Pooja)
Durga Navratri Puja is the most celebrated Hindu festival in India. During Durga Pooja, Mother Goddess Shakti is worshipped in 9 different forms. The rituals and the celebrations may vary from place to place. Durga Navaratri puja starts on Ashwin Shukla Prathami (Ashwayuja Shukla Padyami) with Kalasha Sthapana or Ghata Sthapana. Before Ghata Sthapana, in […]
Tirupati Brahmotsavam 2010 – Tirumala Tirupati Venkateshwara Bramhotsavalu 2010
Navarathri Brahmotsavam or Tirumala Tirupati Brahmotsavam is an annual festival celebrated in Tirupati Venkateshwara Temple for nine days in the Hindu month of Ashwayuja masam (September – October). In 2011, TTD Brahmotsavam begins on September 28 and ends on October 6. The 9-day celebrations start with Ankurarpana and ends on October 6th with Dhwajavarohanotsavam. Tirumala […]
Ashwayuja masam 2010 – Aaso mahina 2010
Ashwayuja masam in Telugu, Aswiyuj in Marathi, Ashwayuja maas in Kannada, Aaso month in Gujarati, is the seventh month in Hindu calendar followed in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. Aso Maas 2010 or Ashwayuja masam 2010 starts on 8th October and ends on 6th November as per the above calendars. Aso Maas is the last […]
Bhadra Maas 2009 – Bhadro Month in 2009 as per Bengali Calendar
Bhadra maas or Bhadro month is the fifth month as per Bengali calendar. In 2009, Bhadra month begins on August 18 and ends on September 17. As per Gregorian calendar, Bhadra month starts in Mid August and concludes in Mid September. Bhadra maas signifies the arrival of autumn season. The most celebrated festivals during Bhadra […]
Vishnupathi Punyakaalam – What is Vishnupati?
Vishnupati punya kaalam is an auspicious time for Vishnu Bhakti or the pure devotion for Lord Sri Maha Vishnu. Vishnupathi is a great time to spend in Lord Vishnu chantings, stories and pujas Vishnupati punya kaal comes once in every three months. On the day of Vishnupati, nine hour period from 1.30 in the late […]
Vishnupati Punyakalam 2011 – Vishnupathi in 2011
Vishnupati punya kaalam is an auspicious time for Vishnu Bhakti or the pure devotion for Lord Sri Maha Vishnu. First Vishnupathi Punya kaalam 2011 date is February 13. The second Vishnupati Punyakalam date is May 15. From 1.30 am to 10.30 am on May 15, 2011, is known as Vishnupathi Punyakaalam. Vishnupathi is a great […]
Bhadrapad Maas 2010 in Gujarat and Maharashtra – Bhadra Month in 2010
According to Marathi and Gujarati Panchangs, in 2010, Bhadrapad maas begins on 9th September and ends on 7th October. Bhadra month is popularly referred as Shunya maas or the unfavorable month for auspicious deeds. Hindus avoid construction of new houses, Gruhapravesh, new business startups and auspicious functions like marriages etc. in Bhadrapad maas. Major or […]
Bhadrapad Maas 2010 – Bhadra Month 2010 in North Indian Calendar
Bhadrapad maas or Bhadra month is the sixth month as per traditional North Indian Hindu calendar. Bhadrapad month is the second month during the holy Chaturmas. Bhadrapad month 2010 in North India begins on August 25 and ends on September 22. Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapad month 2010 begins on August 25 and ends on September […]
Hindu Festivals Dates in September 2009 – Auspicious Days list in September 2009
Vamana Jayanti – September 1, 2009 Onam Festival or Thiru Onam – September 2, 2009 Ananta Chaturdasi – Anant Vrata – Ananth Padmanabha Vratham – September 3, 2009 Bhadrapad Purnima – Ambaji Bhadra Poonam– September 4, 2009 Indra Pournami– September 4, 2009 Mahalaya Paksha aarambh or Pitru Paksha begins or Shraadha Paksha starts – September […]
Eco-friendly Rakhi Festival 2009 in Pune – Van Mahotsav Rakshabandhan
Eco-friendly Rakhi Festival is celebrated on August 5 in 2009 in Pune, taking the initiative of celebrating Rakshabandhan in nature friendly way. The event is organized by the Directorate of Social Forestry in Pune. Eco-friendly Rakhi Festivalis celebrated in Empress Botanical Garden from 10 am to 12.30 pm on August 5 in 2009. Source: Times […]
Legend of Gai Jatra: Story of Gai Jatra celebrated in Nepal
Gai Jatra is one of the most celebrated festivals in Nepal during Bhadra Maas. Gai Jatra is associated with the legend of King Pratap Malla. Pratap Malla was a King ruling Nepal. When he lost his son, his wife became mentally ill. The King was depressed seeing the Queens condition. He tried a lot to make […]
Kalki Jayanti – Kalki Jayanthi 2009
Kalki Jayanthi or Jayanti of Kalki Avatar or Kalki Appearance day is observed on Shukla Paksha Sashti or the sixth day during Shravan Shukla Paksha. In 2009, the date of Kalki Jayanthi is July 26, Wednesday. Kalki avatar is the tenth and final maha avatar of Lord Vishnu as per Hinduism. Kalki is the final […]
Hindu Festivals Dates and Auspicious Days in August 2009
Hindu Festivals dates and auspicious days in August 2009 in India: Pavitra Ekadasi or Putrada Ekadashi or Pavitropana Ekadasi: August 1, Saturday in 2009 Venkateswara Vratam: August 1 Shravana Dwadashi or Damodara Dwadasi: August 2, Sunday in 2009 Pradosha Puja: August 3, Monday in 2009 Sravani Poornima – Raksha Bandan – Narali Purnima – Avani […]
Khairatabad Matsya Vinayaka – Mammoth Ganesha Idol in Hyderabad for Vinayaka Chavithi Festival 2009
Mammoth Ganesh idol at Khairatabad in Hyderabad for the year 2009 is – Matsya Ganesh. 45 feet standing Matsya Ganesh idol of Khairatabad is constructed with a new concept. In Andhra Pradesh, there is a great drought in 2009. To pacify the effect of the drought, Khairtabad Vinayaka is built as Matsya Ganesha with water […]
Hindu Festivals dates and Auspicious days in July 2009
July month (Ashada – Shravan months) in 2009 has a long list of important Hindu festivals and auspicious days. Here is the list: July 2, Thursday – Bahuda Yatra, the return festival of Puri Jagannath Yatra July 2, Thursday – Chatur mas vrat starts July 2, Thursday – Sri Mahalakshmi Vrat begins (Ashada Shukravar Vrata) […]