Kumar Sashti is a festival during which Lord Kumara is worshipped. Lord Kumara, also known as Kartikeya, Skanda, Sanat Kumara, Muruga, Subrahmanya, Shanmukha, is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvathi. In 2009, Kumar Sashti is observed on June 30, Tuesday. Kumar Sashti is the birthday or the appearance day of Lord Kumara. Kumar Sashti […]
Hindu Festivals – Auspicious Days
Mahishasura Mardhini Puja in June 2009
Mahishasura Mardhini is the slayer of demon Mahishasura, the buffalo demon. Mahishasura Mardini is the one of the forms or manifestations of Mother Goddess, Durga Mata. In 2009, the date of Mahishasura Mardhini Puja is June 29, Monday. Who is Goddess Mahishasura Mardini? The day on which Mahishasura was killed by Mahishasura Mardini, Goddess Durga, […]
Surya Grahan on 22 July 2009 – Effect of Sampoorn Surya Grahanam on various rashis or zodiac signs
Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse) that occurs on 22 July, 2009 is the first grahanam in this new Hindu year. Hindus are mainly concerned about the Surya Grahan because of its extreme effects or results on people. Surya Grahan of 22 July, 2009 has a great importance because it is a sampoorna surya grahanam (total solar […]
Kamika Ekadasi – Shravana Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
Kamika Ekadasi is observed on Krishna Paksha Ekadasi in Shravan maas (July – August). Kamika Ekadasi 2013 date is August 2. As per the Brahma-Vaivarta Purana, Lord Brahma explained the glories of Kamika Ekadasi to Sage Narada and later it was told by Lord Krishna to Yudhistira. Glory, Greatness and Merits of Kamika Ekadasi Vrata […]
Yogini Ekadasi – Ashada Krishna Ekadashi 2009
Yogini Ekadasi is the eleventh day in the first half of the month Ashada (Ashada Krishna Paksha Ekadasi). In 2009, Yogini Ekadashi is observed on June 19, Friday (as per the North Indian Calendar). Significance and Legend of Yogini Ekadasi Vrata: Brahma Vivarta Purana has the legend of Yogini Ekadasi (Ashadha Krishna Ekadashi). Significance and […]
Important Festivals in Vaisakha Masam – Auspicious Days in Vaisakha Month in May 2009
Vaisakha Shukla Saptami – Vidyaranya Jayanti and Gangothpatthi: Vaisakha Shukla Saptmai is celebrated as Vidyaranya Jayanti and Gangothpatthi. Vidyaranya Swamy was one of the frontline Hindu saints and considered as great as Jagadguru Aadi Shankaracharya. Gangothpatthi is the day to celebrate the arrival of the holy River Ganga on to the earth. In 2009, Vidyaranya […]
Important Festivals in Vaisakha Masam – Auspicious Days of Vaisakha Month in April 2009
Vaisakha masam is considered as the supreme among the three most auspicious months. The other two months are Kartika and Magha. Vaisakha mas is the most favourite month for Lord Vishnu. Vaishakha month is also considered auspicious because in this month, four avataras of Lord Vishnu were incarnated – Parashuram Jayanti, Balarama Jayanti, Narasimha Jayanti […]
Balarama Jayanthi – Jayanti of Lord Balaram
Balarama Jayanthi, birthday of Lord Balaram or Appearance day of Lord Balaram is celebrated on Vaishakha Shudda Tadiya. The Appearance day of Lord Balaram is also celebrated as Akshay Tritiya and Parashurama Jayanti. When is Balarama Jayanti or Appearance Day of Balaram celebrated in 2009? In 2009, Balarama Jayanti is celebrated on April 27, Monday. […]
Sri Parasurama Jayanthi, Parashuram Jayanti
Parasurama Jayanthi is observed on Vaishkha Shudda Vidiya / Tadiya (second / third day of Shukla Paksha in Vaishakha Masam). In 2014, Parasurama Jayanti date is May 1. Parsu is a weapon like axe adopted by Lord Parasuram. Lord Parasuram was the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Parashuram was born in Satyu-Yuga and stayed alive till […]
Ugadi Panchanga Sravanam, Astrology Predictions & Yearly Predictions on Ugadhi
Panchanga Shravanam is one of the most important rituals and traditions that are performed on the day of Ugadi. After performing the Ugadi Puja and distributing and having of Ugadi Pachchadi, in the evening of Ugadi day, Panchang Shravan is done. Ugadi 2021 date is April 13. In 2021, Ugadhi marks the beginning of Sri […]
Dharmapuri – Lord Sri Lakshmi Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple – Bramhotsav
Dharmapuri is the ancient pilgrimage where Lord Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy is consecrated with his consort Goddess Lakshmi. In this temple, Lord Narasimha incarnated in Yoga Mudra (posture of meditation). Dakshinabhi mukhi Ganga Yatra devo nrukesari! Thatra Shrirvijayo bhooti Kashyaath shata gunam bhaveth!! Wherever the river Godavari flows towards south side and Lord […]
List of Purnima Dates – Pournami Days in 2009
10 March 2009, Tuesday – Falgun Purnima 11 March 2009, Wednesday – Falgun Purnima 9 April 2009, Thursday – Chaitra Purnima 9 May 2009, Saturday – Vaisakha Pournami 7 June 2009, Sunday – Jyeshta Poornima 7 July 2009, Tuesday – Ashada Pournami 5 August 2009, Wednesday – Shravana Purnima (Raksha Bandhan) 4 September 2009, Friday […]
Yadagirigutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Bramhotsav
Brahmotsav in Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, Yadagiri gutta are held from 26th, February, Thursday to 8th March, Sunday in 2009. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, who consecrated in Yadagirigutta is also called as Ekashikhara Vaasudu (one who emerged on a single hill, whereas Tirupati Balaji is called as Yadukondala Swamy, which means he is on […]
Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in June 2009 Jyeshta maas – Ashada month
Jyeshta Shudda Navami – Ashada Shudda Astami 2 nd, Tuesday – DashaPapahara Dasami 3 rd, Wednesday – Nirjala Ekadashi 4 th, Thursday – Champaka Dwadasi (Rama Lakshmana Dwadashi) 7 th, Sunday – Vata Savitri Vratam (Purnima) 7 th, Sunday – Maha Jyeshti 8 th, Monday – Mrigashira Karthe (Mirgami) 15 th, Monday – Mithuna Sankraman […]
Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in May 2009
1 st, Friday – Gangothpatthi 3 rd, Sunday – Sita Navami 4 th, Monday – Mohini Ekadasi 5 th, Tuesday – Ekadashi (for Vaishnava sect of people) 5 th, Tuesday – Meenakshi Kalyanam 7 th, Thursday – Narasimha Chaturdasi 9 th, Saturday – Buddha Purnima 11 th, Monday – Krithika Karthe 20 th, Wednesday – […]
Festivals and Auspicious Days in March 2009 (Falgun month – Chaitra month)
The Phalguna maas is the last month of the Hindu calendar year and this is the last month of the Telugu and Kannada year Sarvadhari and on 27 March, the people of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka celebrated their New Year Day of Virodhi Nama Samvatsaram. 7 th, Saturday – Amalaki Ekadasi 8 th, Sunday – […]
Sri Narasimha ThiruKalyana Bramhotsav in Yadagirigutta Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Sri Nrusimha Thiru kalyana Bramhotsavalu are held in Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, Yadagirigutta. Yadagirigutta which is in Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh is a famous destination for the devotees of Lord Narasimha. When are ThiruKalyana Bramhotsav celebrated? Lord Laxmi Narasimha Brahmotsava are held during the Magh maas of Hindu calendar. Exactly, the Utsav begins […]
List of Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in February 2009
February, 2009 – Months of Magha & Falguna in traditional Hindu calendar 2nd February, Monday – Ratha Saptami 3rd February, Tuesday – Bhishma Ashtami 5th February, Thursday – Bhishma Ekadasi 5 th February – Jaya Ekadasi (for Smarth sect of people) 6th February, Friday – Jaya Ekadashi 7th February, Saturday – Shani Trayodasi 7th February […]
What is the meaning of Mahashivaratri – Shivaratri Significance
Maha Shivaratri is the festival celebrated during the night and is completely dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is also known as the destroyer of evil and the remover of ignorance. The Puranas describe some stories to explain the myth about ‘why is Shivarathri celebrated during the night time. Maha Shivratri 2012 date is February 20. […]
Ratha Saptami Vrat (Rath Sapthami)
Ratha Saptami, also spelt as Radhasaptami, is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in Magh month. On this day the Sun God is worshipped by people for their better health and wealth. When is Ratha Saptami? Ratha Saptami is celebrated on the seventh day of brighter half of the month Magh (Magha Shudda Saptami). In […]