While the specific observance formally titled Arogya Vrata (or Arogya Saptami) is most famously celebrated in the month of Magha (and occasionally Margashirsha), dedicating a vow to health during the months of Bhadrapada and Ashwin holds massive significance in both Hindu scripture and ancient Ayurvedic medicine. During these two months, fasting for health is not […]
Sharkara Saptami is an auspicious Vrata observed in Ashwin Month (Ashwayuja Masam). In 2021, Sharkara Saptami date is October 12. Sharkara Saptami falls on the seventh day (Saptami) of bright half (Shukla Paksha) of Ashvin Month in Hindu calendar. Sun God is offered special puja on this day. Devotees (performers) perform ritual bath in the […]
Dashanga Lalitha Vratham is observed for ten days in Ashwin Month. In 2019, Dashanga Lalitha Vratham begins on October 8 and ends on October 17. It is observed from Shukla Paksha Dashami to Krishna Paksha Chaturti in Ashwin Month. During this period Goddess Lalitha and Rohini Devi, consort of Chandra deva are worshipped with ten flowers, deepam, […]