Naga Vrat

Naga Panchami

Naga Vrat falls in Kartik Maas. This is an auspicious austerity dedicated to Sarpadevata (Nagadevta). In 2020, Naga Vrata date is November 18. This Vrata is observed on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi in Kartik Month as per all Hindu Calendars. Fasting is observed on this day. Nagadevtas are offered flowers and special naivedyams. Special pujas are […]

Bilva Laksha Vrat (Laksha Bilva Vratham)

Bilva Laksha Vrat (Laksha Bilva Vratham) is observed in any of these months – Vaishakh Month, Shravan Month, Kartik Month or Magh Month. This Vrat is performed by men or women. One lakh or one crore diyas are lighted in front of Shivling. The Bilva wicks of these diyas are dipped in cow ghee and […]

Ayudh Vrat | Ayudha Vratham

Ayudh Vrat is observed from Shravan Maas for four months (Shravan Maas, Bhadrapad Maas, Ashwin Maas and Kartik Maas). In 2020, Ayudh Vrat begins on July 21 and ends on December 14. In this Vrata, Lord Vishnu’s four weapons (Ayudha) namely Shankh, Chakra, Gada and Padma are worshipped. These four weapons signify Vasudeva, Sankarshana, Pradyumna […]

Dharani Vrata

Dharani Vrata is an auspicious puja dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In 2020, Dharani Vrata dates – November 26 and 27. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Ekadashi and Dwadashi in Kartik Month as per Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu calendars. ‘Dharni’ means the Earth. Bhudevi (Bhumata) is also worshipped during Dharni Vrat along with […]