Some important festivals and auspicious days in Kartik Month 2011 as per Telugu and Kannada Calendars: Bali Padyami – 27 October 2011 Brathru Dwitiya or Bhagini Hastha Bhojanam – 28th October 2011 Sodari Tritiya – 29th October 2011 Nagula Chavithi – 30th October 2011 Trilochana Gauri Vratham – 30th October 2011 Naga Panchami – 31st […]
Hindu Festivals – Auspicious Days
Samudra Snan – A tradition During Karthik Mas
Samudra Snan (spiritual sea bath) is a ritual performed during the month of Karthik. During Kartik month, devotees go to sea area where popular temples are located, and worship the God after taking ceremonial bath. This is a ritual of Karthik Mas. How Spiritual Bath is Performed ? Devotees worship the God and they apply […]
Vanabhojanam – A Tradition During the Month of Karthik
Vanabhojanam is a garden party where people of a community shares their happiness. During Vanabhojanam people share each others food. They play games and enjoy the atmosphere of garden or park or forest. Vanabhojanam is a ritual of the months – Karthik and Shravan. Usually Vanabhojanam is a traditional ritual of South Indian people. Vanabhojanam […]
Maha Navami, Maharnavami: Ninth Day of Durga Navaratri
On the ninth day of Durga Navarathri, Maha Navami or Maharnavami is celebrated. MahaNavami 2014 date is October 3. In North India, Goddess Matungi / Goddess Renuka Devi is the goddess of this ninth day of Durga Navratri. In South India, Goddess Mahishasura Mardhini is the goddess of the ninth day of Durga Navarathri.
Durga Devi – Goddess For Eighth Day of Durga Navratri – Durga Astami Goddess
Sri Durga Devi is the Goddess for the eighth day of Durga Navarathri. In 2021, during the festival of Durga Navrathri, on October 13th, Goddess Sri Durga Devi is worshipped. This day is very important as a part of the navratri celebrations in Sri Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada. Durga Ashtami is celebrated on this […]
Sri Mahalakshmi Devi – Goddess of Sixth Day during Durga Navaratri
Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is the goddess for Sixth day of Durga Navarathri. In 2009, on September 24, Thursday, is the day dedicated to the Goddess during Durga Navarathri. Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is the Godess of prosperity. In Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple, Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is worshipped on the day.
Annapoorna Devi – Goddess of Fourth Day of Durga Navratri in South India
Mata Sri Annapurneshwari Devi is the Goddess for the fourth day of Durga Navrathri. Mata Annapurna is considered as the Goddess of feeding. In 2009, On September 22, Tuesday, the Goddess Annapurna is worshipped as a part of Durga Navarathri in all South Indian states. Goddess Annapurna Devi Puja Goddess Annapurna Ashtakam or Annapoorna Stotram
Gayathri Devi – Goddess of Third Day of Durga Navratri in South India
Goddess Gayathri Devi is the Goddess to be worshipped during the third day of Durga Navarathri. In 2009, on September 21, Monday, Sri Gayatri Mata is worshipped inSouth Indian states. Gayathri mata is the Goddess of Wisdom. She is also known as Mother Goddess for Puranas, Hindu Epics, Ithihasa, Upanishads and all other Hindu sacred […]
Sri BalaTripura Sundari Devi: Goddess of Second Day of Durga Navratri
In South Indian states, on first / second day of Durga Navarathri, Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi is worshipped. Bala Tripura is a form of Goddess Durga Devi. In 2012, Sri Bala Tripura Sundari puja date is October 16th during Durga Navratri. Especially in Sri Kanaka Durga Temple of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, it is celebrated […]
Kanya Puja: Worship of Young Girls During Durga Navratri
Kanya Puja is an age old ritual performed during Durga Navarathri. Kanya is a virgin girl who has not attained maturity. During Navrathri, each day a girl is worshipped. Nine days nine girls are worshipped. It is believed that Virgin girls are more energetic in terms of Spirituality than Suvasini women (married women) Kanyas are […]
Kalasha Sthapana – First Day event during Durga Navarathri
Kalasha Sthapana is the very first event on the first day of Durga Navratri. Kalasha Sthapana is also called as ‘Ghata Sthapana’. In 2020, Kalasha Sthapana or Padyami puja or Prathami pooja is observed on October 17. How to Perform Kalasha Sthapana (Kalasha Installation) : Take a earthen pot or a copper pot and sactify […]
Durga Navaratri in Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple
Vijayawada – named after the Supreme Goddess’s super powers. Kanaka Durga, the deity of the city, is also known as Durga Bhavani. Durga Navratri is celerbated with utmost devotion in Vijayawada. In VIjayawada, Goddess Kanaka Durga temple is situated on the bank of Krishna river. This temple of the Goddess has a puranic explanation about […]