Surya Jayanti, also known as Ratha Saptami or Saur Saptami or Achala Sapthami, is observed on Magh Shukla Saptami day. In 2023, Surya Jayanti date is January 28. This festival is popularly celebrated as Ratha Saptami and also marks the birthday of Lord Surya. Surya Bhagwan was born to sage Kashyapa and his wife Aditi […]
Festivals in Magh Month
Varuna Shashti 2023
Varuna Shashti, an auspicious day dedicated to Varuna (the God of rain). In 2023, Varuna Shashti date is January 27. It is observed on Magha Shukla Sashti, the sixth day during Magha masam in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Varuna Dev is worshipped with red flowers, chandan (sandal paste), and dhoopa dheepa naivedyam. Varuna […]
Magh Navratri 2023 | Magha Navaratri dates
Magh Navratri or Magha Navaratri is observed in the Shukla Paksha during Magha maas or Magh month. Magh Navratri is called as Gupt Navratri. In 2023, Magh Navratri begins on January 22 and ends on January 30. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Shakti and each form of the Goddess is worshipped on each day. […]
Jaya Ekadasi 2023 | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat
Jaya Ekadasi is observed on Magh Shukla Ekadashi day, the eleventh day during Shukla Paksha in Magh month. In 2023, Jaya Ekadashi date is February 1. While Magh month is the auspicious month for Shiva puja and this Ekadasi is auspicious for Vishnu Puja. On this day, Lord Vishnu and Shiva both are worshipped. Observing […]
Bhishma Ekadashi at Antarvedi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh
Bhishma Ekadashi, also spelt as Bheeshma Ekadasi, is observed on Magha Shukla Ekadashi, the eleventh day in Magha masam. In 2022, Bhishma Ekadashi date is February 12. This festival is a grand event at Antarvedi Laxmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, East Godavari district, in Andhra Pradesh. During the celebrations, Narasimha Swamy Kalyanotsavam (divine marriage celebrations of […]