Masa Shivaratri March 2014 (Monthly Shivratri)

Masa Shivaratri is an auspicious day to perform Shiva Puja. In March 2014, Masa Shivaratri date is March 29, Saturday. Monthly Shivaratri falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi, a day prior to Amavasya or No Moon. This Masa Shivaratri falls in Chaitra Month in North Indian Hindi calendars, Falguna Month in Amavasyant calendars of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra […]

Papamochani Ekadashi | 13 March 2018

13 March 2018 is Papamochani Ekadashi. It falls on Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Chaitra Month in North Indian Hindi calendars and in Phalgun Month as per Amavasyant Panchangams (Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada & Telugu calendars). The merit or benefit of Papamochani Ekadashi is – those who observe this Ekadashi Vrata would get rid of their sins […]

Choodi Kuduttha Nanchar Thirunakshatram

Choodi Kuduttha Nanchar Thiru Nakshatram is observed in Karka Masam on Pooram Nakshatram (Purva Phalguni Nakshatram). It is also known as Choodi Kuduttha Nanchar Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Choodi Kuduttha Nanchar Thiruvaradhana). In 2014, Choodi Kuduttha Nanchar Thiru Nakshatram date is 30 July 2014, Wednesday. It coincides with ‘Aadi Masam’ of Tamil calendar, ‘Ashada Masam’ / ‘Shravana Masam’ in Telugu […]

Kandadai Shoshappa Thirunakshatram (Kandadai Konappa)

Kandadai Shoshappa Thiru Nakshatram is observed in Karka Masam on Pooram Nakshatram (Purva Phalguni Nakshatram) (Aadi Pooram). It is also known as Kandadai Shoshappa Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Sri Andal Thiruvaradhana). In 2014, Kandadai Shoshappa Thiru Nakshatram date is 30 July 2014, Wednesday. It coincides with ‘Aadi Masam’ of Tamil calendar, ‘Ashada Masam’ / ‘Shravana Masam’ in Telugu and Kannada […]

Thiruyalwar Thirunakshatram

Thiruyalwar Thiru Nakshatram is observed in Midhuna Masam on Moolam Nakshatram (Moola Nakshatram). It is also known as Thiruyalwar Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Thiruyalwar Thiruvaradhana). In 2014, Thiruyalwar Thiru Nakshatram date is 11 July 2014, Friday. It coincides with ‘Aani Masam’ of Tamil calendar, ‘Jyeshta Masam / Ashada Masam’ in Telugu and Kannada calendars.

Sheetala Ashtami Katha in Hindi, Sheetalastami Story

पुराणों का वर्णन Sheetala माता भगवान ब्रह्मा के द्वारा बनाई गई हो. भगवान ब्रह्मा उससे वादा किया था कि वह धरती पर पूजा किया जाएगा, लेकिन वह दाल के बीज लेकर की जरूरत है. वह अपने साथी के रूप में Jvara Asura (बुखार दानव), जो भगवान शिव के पसीने से बनाया गया था के लिए […]

Nadamunigal Thirunakshatram

Nadamunigal Thiru Nakshatram is observed in Midhuna Masam on Anusham Nakshatram (Anuradha Nakshatra / Anizham Nakshatram). It is also known as Nadamunigal Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Nadamunigal Thiruvaradhana). In 2014, Nadamunigal Thiru Nakshatram date is 9 July 2014, Wednesday. It coincides with ‘Aani Masam’ of Tamil calendar, ‘Jyeshta Masam / Ashada Masam’ in Telugu and Kannada calendars.

Thiruvaranga Perumanar Thirunakshatram

Thiruvaranga Perumanar Thiru Nakshatram is observed in Midhuna Masam on Swathi Nakshatram (Chothi Nakshatra). It is also known as Thiruvaranga Perumanar Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Thiruvaranga Perumanar Thiruvaradhana). In 2014, Thiruvaranga Perumanar Thiru Nakshatram date is 7 July 2014, Monday. It coincides with ‘Aani Masam’ of Tamil calendar, ‘Jyeshta Masam / Ashada Masam’ in Telugu and Kannada calendars.

Vadakku Thiruveedhi Pillai Thirunakshatram

Vadakku Thiruveedhi Pillai Thiru Nakshatram is observed in Midhuna Masam on Swathi Nakshatram (Chothi Nakshatra). It is also known as Vadakku Thiruveedhi Pillai Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Vadakku Thiruveedhi Pillai Thiruvaradhana). In 2014, Vadakku Thiruveedhi Pillai Thiru Nakshatram date is 7 July 2014, Monday. It coincides with ‘Aani Masam’ of Tamil calendar, ‘Jyeshta Masam / Ashada Masam’ in Telugu and […]

Periyalwar Thirunakshatram

Periyalwar Thiru Nakshatram is observed in Midhuna Masam on Swathi Nakshatram (Chothi Nakshatra). It is also known as Periyalwar Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Periyalwar Thiruvaradhana). In 2014, Periyalwar Thiru Nakshatram date is 7 July 2014, Monday. It coincides with ‘Aani Masam’ of Tamil calendar, ‘Jyeshta Masam / Ashada Masam’ in Telugu and Kannada calendars.

Mauranara Nambi Thirunakshatram

Mauranara Nambi Thiru Nakshatram is observed in Midhuna Masam on Aayilyam Nakshatram (Aslesha Nakshatra). It is also known as Mauranara Nambi Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Mauranara Nambi Thiruvaradhana). In 2014, Mauranara Nambi Thiru Nakshatram date is 1 July 2014, Tuesday. It coincides with ‘Aani Masam’ of Tamil calendar, ‘Jyeshta Masam / Ashada Masam’ in Telugu and Kannada calendars.

Nammalwar ThiruNakshatram

Nammalwar Thiru Nakshatram is observed in Vrishabha Masam on Visakha Nakshatram (Visakham Nakshatra). It is also known as Nammalwar Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Nammalwar Thiruvaradhana). In 2014, Nammalwar Thiru Nakshatram date is 11 June, Wednesday. It coincides with ‘Vaigasi Masam’ of Tamil calendar, ‘Vaishakha Masam / Jyeshta Masam’ in Telugu and Kannada calendars.

Parasara Bhattar ThiruNakshatram

Parasara Bhattar Thiru Nakshatram is observed in Vrishabha Masam on Anusham Nakshatram (Anuradha Nakshatra / Anizham Nakshatra). It is also known as Parasara Bhattar Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Parasara Bhattar Thiruvaradhana). In 2014, Parasara Bhattar Thiru Nakshatram date is 12 June, Thursday. It coincides with ‘Vaigasi Masam’ of Tamil calendar, ‘Vaishakha Masam / Jyeshta Masam’ in Telugu and Kannada calendars.

Thiruvaranga Perumal ThiruNakshatram

Thiruvaranga Perumal Thiru Nakshatram is observed in Vrishabha Masam on Kettai Nakshatram (Jyeshta Nakshatra / Thrikketa Nakshatra). It is also known as Thiruvaranga Perumal Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Thiruvaranga Perumal Thiruvaradhana). In 2014, Thiruvaranga Perumal Thiru Nakshatram date is 13 June, Friday. It coincides with ‘Vaigasi Masam’ of Tamil calendar, ‘Vaishakha Masam / Jyeshta Masam’ in Telugu and Kannada calendars.

Thalambralu for Bhadrachalam Sri Sitarama Kalyanam

Bhadrachalam Talambralu

Thalambralu for Bhadrachalam Sri Sitarama Kalyanam are prepared on Phalguna Pournami, Full Moon day in Phalguna Masam in Telugu calendar. In 2024, preparation of Talambralu was done on March 25. This is also celebrated as Holi Festival all over the world by Hindus. Talambralu is sacrificial rice with kumkum, turmeric powder, gulal, other scented items. […]

Budhwa Mangal 2014, Bada Mangal 2014 dates

Budhwa Mangal or Bada Mangal, an auspicious Tuesday dedicated to Lord Hanuman, is observed twice in a Hindu year in North India. In 2014, Budhwa Mangal date is March 18 in Chaitra month. The first Budhwa Mangal is observed in Chaitra month and the next one in Bhadrapad month. The last Tuesday in Bhadrapad month […]

Arkansas University paper called Hindu gods ‘demonic’, Hinduism ‘ugly’

Hindus are upset over an article in Arkansas’s John Brown University (JBU) student newspaper calling Hindu gods as “demonic” and Hinduism as “ugly religion”. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that such statements coming out of an educational institution were really shocking. Zed, who is President of Universal […]

Religious Importance of Adinath Sampradaya

One can understand the tradition of Sampradaya essentially in two different but similar ways. Firstly, it indicates a custom of teaching, with a Guru belonging to a time-honored lineage, imparting timeless truths verbally to his disciples by oral training as well as initiation. Secondly, it also indicates a highly established historical ancestry, a dynamic stream […]