Ambeyyal means shooting the Arrows. It is one of the interesting games played by two teams during the Onam celebration. There are many games played during the Onam celebration which keeps the men and women folks and children busy and joyful. Games are played during this festivity in order to show unity among the family […]
Hindu Festivals – Auspicious Days
Avial is the special recipe for Onam festivival
A delicious dish of Kerala is Avial. It is a type of mix vegetable recipe. It is scrumptious to taste and easy to make within few minutes. This dish is really fulfilling and very nutritious. With varieties of rice, avial is normally a side dish that is served hot. Avial basically contains many kinds of […]
Onam Vallam Kali: Traditional boat race during Onam festival in Kerala
Vallam Kali in Malayalam literally means boat race. In Kerala, it is the traditional boat race. The boat used in this race is paddled war canoe. In autumn, during the season of the harvest festival Onam, it is mainly conducted with full vigor and joy. Many types of traditional boats that are paddled longboat of […]
Onam festivities in Kerala, God’s own land
One of the most primeval Hindu festivals that are celebrated even today with a lot of gusto and fervor apart from immense devotion is the Onam festival. It is one of the most well known and well-preferred festivals of the people living in the southern state of Kerala on the eastern coast of India. This […]
Attakalam: A combat game during Onam
On the occasion of Onam festivital, Attakalam is the major second combat game played with lot of enthusiams. It is to be noted that ‘Kayyankali’ is the major first combat game. Among these two combat games, Attakalam is very less aggressive and dangerous. Kayyankali is played singly and Attakalam is played in batches. It is […]
Onam Celebrations, Rituals, Customs & Traditions
Onam festival is celebrated in the best possible manner by all the Keralites (Malayalis). They make large scale elaborate preparations for this festivity. During the ten day long festival, Onam’s best form and spirit are brought out. The rich cultural heritage of Kerala too comes out in the realistic manner. The festival brings joy and […]
Aranmula Boat Race: A must watch boat race
Aranmula boat race is the oldest river boat elaborate party or fiesta in the state of Kerala. This race is held in the month of August-September during Onam. It takes place in a grand manner at Aranmula. It is held near a Hindu temple that is dedicated to Lord Arjuna and Lord Krishna. In 2012, […]
Donts and dos for the spectators of Nehru Trophy Boat Race during Onam festivity
Here is a list of Donts and Dos for the spectators of Nehru Trophy Boat race during Onam festival in Kerala… Dont’s From unauthorized person and agents, do not purchase tickets. By paying cash, do not purchase any complimentary passes. Ticket without serial or seal then do not purchase it. Any dangerous electronic devices and […]
Bhanu Saptami (Vivaswat Saptami), Vaivasvata Saptami vrat
Vivaswat Saptami or Vaivasvata Saptami is the birthday of Vivaswatha Manu. He was born on Shukla Saptami in Ashada month. In 2017, Bhanu Saptami date is June 30. Vyvaswatha Saptami is also celebrated as Bhanu Saptami. Bhanu means the Sun God. Bhanu Saptami is the most auspicious Saptami day among all Saptamis. On Bhanu Saptami […]
Hindu Festivals 2061
Hindu Festivals 2061, List of Hindu Festivals in 2061 is given here…. Thursday, 6 January 2061 – Paush Purnima Sunday, 9 January 2061 – Sakat Chauth Friday, 14 January 2061 – Pongal Friday, 14 January 2061 – Makara Sankranti, Uttarayan Festival Monday, 17 January 2061 – Shattila Ekadashi Friday, 21 January 2061 – Mauni Amavasya Wednesday, […]
Hindu Festivals 2062
Hindu Festivals 2062, List of Hindu Festivals in 2062 is given here…. Thursday, 11 January 2062 – Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Friday, 6 January 2062 – Saphala Ekadashi Sunday, 15 January 2062 – Pongal Sunday, 15 January 2062 – Makara Sankranti, Uttarayan Festival Saturday, 21 January 2062 – Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Wednesday, 25 January 2062 – Paush […]
Hindu Festivals 2063
Hindu Festivals 2063, List of Hindu Festivals in 2063 is given here…. Sunday, 14 January 2063 – Paush Purnima Monday, 15 January 2063 – Pongal Monday, 15 January 2063 – Makara Sankranti, Uttarayan Festival Wednesday, 17 January 2063 – Sakat Chauth Thursday, 25 January 2063 – Shattila Ekadashi Monday, 29 January 2063 – Mauni Amavasya Saturday, […]
Hindu Festivals 2056
Hindu Festivals 2056, The list of Hindu Festivals 2056 is given here.. Sunday, 2 January 2056 – Paush Purnima Thursday, 6 January 2056 – Sakat Chauth Thursday, 13 January 2056 – Shattila Ekadashi Saturday, 15 January 2056 – Pongal Saturday, 15 January 2056 – Makara Sankranti, Uttarayan Festival Sunday, 16 January 2056 – Mauni Amavasya Sunday, […]
Hindu Festivals 2093
Hindu Festivals 2093, List of Hindu Festivals in 2093 is given here…. Thursday, 8 January 2093 – Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Monday, 12 January 2093 – Paush Purnima Monday, 12 January 2093 – Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse) Thursday, 15 January 2093 – Pongal Thursday, 15 January 2093 – Makara Sankranti, Uttarayan Festival Friday, 16 January 2093 – […]
Hindu Festivals 2091
Hindu Festivals 2091, List of Hindu Festivals in 2091 is given here…. Monday, 1 January 2091 – Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Friday, 5 January 2091 – Paush Purnima Monday, 8 January 2091 – Sakat Chauth Monday, 15 January 2091 – Pongal Monday, 15 January 2091 – Shattila Ekadashi Monday, 15 January 2091 – Makara Sankranti, Uttarayan Festival […]
Ashokastami in Tripura, Unakoti Ashokashtami Festival
Ashokastami is celebrated with pomp and gaiety in Tripura, especially in Unakoti, in Chaitra month as per Hindu calendar. Ashokastami Mela is the major attraction for the tourists or pilgrims who visit Tripura during the spring season. In 2013, Ashokastami date is April 18. This festival is of great significance according to Ochai, the sacred […]
Ashok Astami Pooja, Ashokashtami Puja
Ashok Ashtami or Ashokastami is one of the important festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti, the Mother Goddess. Ashokashtami is celebrated in Eastern Indian states, mainly in Orissa and West Bengal. Ashoka means the one who removes and protects from hurdles, obstacles and sorrow. Ashokashtami is also known as Bhavani Ashtami. On the […]
Hindu Festivals 2012, Hindu Festival dates 2012, Hindu Festival Calendar 2012
The list of Hindu festival 2012 dates or Hindu festival calendar 2012. Along with the important festivals in 2012 like Diwali, Navratri, Sankranti, Ugadi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Akshay Tritiya, Holi, Shivaratri, Sri Ram Navami, Puri Rathyatra, Varalakshmi Vratham in Shravan month, Raksha Bandhan Rakhi festival, Onam festival, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, other auspicious days dates are also […]
Sri Rama Rajyotsavam, Lord Sri Ram Pattabhishekam
Sri Rama Rajyotsavam is the day of Sri Rama Pattabhishekam. According to Ramayana, Lord Sri Ram was crowned on this day. When is Sri Rama Rajyotsav celebrated? Sri Rama Rajyotsav is celebrated on the day of Chaitra Shudda Panchami (the fifth day in Chaitra month). In 2014, Sri Rama Rajotsavam is observed on April 4. […]
Rajarajeshwari Devi, Goddess to worship on Vijaya Dashami in Durga Navratri
Sri Rajrajeshwari Devi is the Goddess to worship on the day of Vijaya Dashami. In 2012, the date to worship Goddess Rajarajeshwari Devi is October 24. Rajarajeshwari Devi is the Goddess for tenth day during Navaratri in South India. Rajarajeshwari is the presiding deity of Sri Chakra. Goddess Rajarajeshwari is one of the powerful forms […]