Unlike the modern astrological fasts tied to the weekday of your birth Moon sign, the Rashi Vrata described in classical texts is a structural, cosmic vow centered entirely on the solar calendar. In the Bhavishya Purana (specifically within the chapters detailing Prakirna or miscellaneous vows like the Agneya and Yoga vratas), and later codified by […]
Purnima Vrat
Purnima 2013, Pournami Vrata 2013 dates
Pournami or Purnima is the Full Moon day in Hindu calendar. It is also known with regional names like Punnami, Punnima, Veluthuvavu, Poonam, etc. Purnima day is known for its spiritual importance and significance. In 2013, there are 12 Purnima days. Many special pujas are performed in various temples on Poornima day and many important […]
Purnima: 4 June 2012
Today, 4 June 2012 is Purnima vrat, Full Moon in Hindu calendar. It is Jyeshta Purnima and marks the end of Jyeshta Month in North Indian Hindi Panchangas. Jyeshta Purnima is also celebrated as Vat Purnima (Vat Savitri Vrat Purnima), Devsnana Purnima, Eruvaka Pournami, etc.. Purnima begins at 8.18 PM on 3 June and ends […]
Purnima, 7 February 2012
Today, 7 February 2012 is Purnima (Full Moon day in Hinduism). It is Magha Purnima and marks the end of Magh Month in North Indian Hindi calendars. Magh purnima is also celebrated as Thai Pournami in Tamil Nadu and Pournami in Makara Masam as per Malayalam calendar. Purnima in February 2012 begins at 4.48 AM […]