Holi, the festival of colours, is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm throughout India. In some places, some special pujas are performed during Holi festival. Devotees light the lamps in the night and worship Holika at anytime between afternoon and evening. There is not fault if you perform Holika Puja after taking meals. Before Holi puja, […]
Holi festival is celebrated with utmost gaiety in South India states – Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Holi 2024 date is March 24|25. People in South India worship the Hindu God of Love, Kama (also known as Manmadha, Vasanth) during the festival of colors, Holi. Puranas describe the tremendous sacrifice of Kamadeva for […]
Kama Dahanam is an auspicious ritual performed a day prior to Holi festival in South Indian states – Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. In 2022, Kamadahanam during Holi festival date is March 16. And in some places, Kamadahanam is observed on 17 March, 6.30 PM onwards.. Kamadahanam Time on 16 March 2022 – […]
Madana Purnima (Madana Pournami) is the Full Moon in Phalguna Masam (Falgun Month) as per Hindu calendar. In 2022, Madana Purnima date is March 18. It is mainly celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and some other South Indian places. Kamadahanam is the main ritual observed on Madana Purnima. ‘Madana’ is another name of Kamadeva (God of […]
Holi is celebrated as Kaman Pandigai, Kamavilas, and Kamadahanam in South Indian states. In 2022, Kamadahanam date is March 16 or March 17 based on the local traditions. The festival of colours is celebrated with utmost fervor in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Kama Dahanam legend about Holi describes why it is referred to as […]
What is the story behind Kama Dahanam? Why Lord Shiva burnt Kamadeva into ashes? If you have any queries regarding Kama Dahanam, read this article… Puranas describe the tremendous sacrifice of Kamadeva for the sake of Loka Kalyanam (Universal peace and prosperity). When Shakti became Parvati, the daughter of Himavanta, she was performing Thapas for […]
Kamadeva is also called as Manmatha, is the god of loveand appears with his consort Rati Devi, who was the daughter of Lord Daksha Bhagawan. Kamadeva was created by Lord Brahma in order to introduce love among the people, and also for the creation of people.He and his consort reside in the Indra Loka, also […]
Today, 26 March 2013 is Holika Dahan, Hutashani Purnima, Kamadahanam, Madana Purnima. It falls on the day before Holi festival in almost all parts of India. As we all know, Falgun Purnima (Phalguna Pournami) is observed as Holi festival. In South Indian states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Holika Dahan is observed as […]