Kalki Jayanthi or Jayanti of Kalki Avatar or Kalki Appearance day is observed on Shukla Paksha Sashti or the sixth day during Shravan Shukla Paksha. In 2009, the date of Kalki Jayanthi is July 26, Wednesday. Kalki avatar is the tenth and final maha avatar of Lord Vishnu as per Hinduism. Kalki is the final […]
Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in Shravan Month
Hindu Festivals dates and Auspicious days in July 2009
July month (Ashada – Shravan months) in 2009 has a long list of important Hindu festivals and auspicious days. Here is the list: July 2, Thursday – Bahuda Yatra, the return festival of Puri Jagannath Yatra July 2, Thursday – Chatur mas vrat starts July 2, Thursday – Sri Mahalakshmi Vrat begins (Ashada Shukravar Vrata) […]
Shravan Maasa Shukla Paksha or Sukla Paksh in Sawan Month – Each thithi or day dedicated to a God
Shravan Shukla Paksha or Sukla Paksh in Sawan month is very auspicious fortnight. During the Shukla paksha in Sawan month, each day is dedicated to a God. On these thithis or days, the particular God is worshipped with special pujas including Pavitrarovanotsav. Here is the list of thithis and the Gods worshipped on each day. […]
Kamika Ekadasi – Shravana Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
Kamika Ekadasi is observed on Krishna Paksha Ekadasi in Shravan maas (July – August). Kamika Ekadasi 2013 date is August 2. As per the Brahma-Vaivarta Purana, Lord Brahma explained the glories of Kamika Ekadasi to Sage Narada and later it was told by Lord Krishna to Yudhistira. Glory, Greatness and Merits of Kamika Ekadasi Vrata […]