Kajari Purnima or Kajri Purnima, also known as Kajili Poornima or Kajli Poornima, is observed on the same day as Raksha Bandhan or Shravan Purnima. In 2023, Kajari Purnima date is August 30. Kajari Purnima is celebrated in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. Kajili Purnima is an important festival for farmers and agricultural communities. […]
Rakshabandhan
Rakshabandhan, on 11 August or 12 August?
Is Rakshabandhan on 11 August or 12 August in 2022? There are some clear indications from Akhil Bhartiya Jyotish Parishad and the renowned astrologers based in North India and South India that Rakshabandhan should be observed on 11th August and not on 12th August. Why is the question raised? Shravan Purnima begins at 10.38 AM […]
Rakshabandhan Muhurat 2022 | Auspicious Time to Tie Rakhi
What is the Rakshabandhan Muhurat 2022, Auspicious Time to Tie Rakhi in 2022 on 11 August? Here is the auspicious timings for Rakshabandhan rituals (Rakhi tying, etc..).. According to many religious scriptures such as Dharmasindhu and Purushartha Chintamani, the Rakshabandhan (tying Rakhi) should be observed on Aparahna Vyapthi Purnima or Pradosha Vyapthi Purnima. And Rakshabandhan […]
Rakshabandhan 2022 | Rakhi Purnima | Rakhi Festival
Rakshabandhan (Rakhi Purnima, Rakhi festival) is one of the biggest festivals in Hinduism. Raksha bandhan is celebrated on Shravan Purnima, the Full Moon day in Shravan month (August) . Rakhi Purnima festival highlights the eternal love and affection between brother and sister. In 2022, Rakshabandhan festival date is August 11. On Rakhi Purnima day various rituals are observed […]
Vedic Rakhi
VEDIC RAKHI💮* *📿वैदिक रक्षासूत्र📿* *रक्षासूत्र मात्र एक धागा नहीं बल्कि शुभ भावनाओं व शुभ संकल्पों का पुलिंदा है । यही सूत्र जब वैदिक रीति से बनाया जाता है और भगवन्नाम व भगवद्भाव सहित शुभ संकल्प करके बाँधा जाता है तो इसका सामर्थ्य असीम हो जाता है *📿कैसे बनायें वैदिक राखी ?📿* *💮वैदिक राखी बनाने के […]
Narali Purnima 2021 | Narial Pournami
Narali Purnima (Narial Pournami) is regional festival of Maharashtra. Narali Purnima is observed on Shravan Purnima, the Full moon day in Sawan month. In 2021, Nariyal Poornima date is August 22. Narial Purnima is a traditional festival observed mainly in Coastal Maharashtra. Narali Pournami festival marks the Thanksgiving Day to Sea God. Some people also […]
Rakshabandhan 2022 wishes: Hindupad wishes Happy Rakhi Festival
Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi, the holy symbol of sacred bond between sister and brother, will be celebrated on August 11 in 2022. Hindupad wishes all the readers and Hindus a Happy Rakshabandhan and Happy Rakhi Festival 2022. Sister tie Rakhi to their brother hand while chanting a Rakshabandhan Mantra. It is believed that Rakhi protects […]
Raksha Bandhan Rituals, Pujas during Rakhi Festival
Rituals and Pujas of Rakhi festival are related to brother and sister. Sisters prepare Puja Thali with several items. Pooja Thali is prepared with diya, consecrated rice, rakhi, turmeric power, kumkum and sweet. Sisters worship Lord Ganesh, Shiva, Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi on this day and tie rakhi to their brothers. Sister seeks blessings from […]
Raksha Bandhan in Mahabharat, Reference of Rakhi Festival in Mahabharata
Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Festival) is also mentioned in Mahabharat. Dharmaraj or Yudhistira, the elder brother among Pandavas, asked Lord Krishna to refer him a ritual to protect himself, his family and army from dangerous acts of Kauravas and Kaurav Sena (the army of Kauravas). On Shravan Purnima, Yudhishtira performed a puja and tied a sacred […]
Raksha Bandhan Story: Reference of Rakhi Festival in Bhavishya Purana
The story of Raksha Bandhan mentioned in Bhavishya Purana which refers to a Sura-Asur Yudh (war between Gods and demons). King Brutra, the powerful demon king, was attacking the Gods army with a furious approach and the Gods were on the edge of defeat. Worried King, Indra, approached Guru Brihaspati, Guru of Gods, with a hope […]
Rakhi Festival reference in History: Raksha Bandhan in History
Rakhi Festival, Raksha Bandhan is the festival celebrated by brothers and sisters as the indication of their great relationship. Rakhi Festival has its great reference in history. The legend of King Purushottam and Alexander reflects clear picture of Hindu culture, affection, love, and above all humanity.. King Purushottam and Alexander – Kings of Rakhi Festivsal: The […]
Types of Rakhis for Rakshabandhan Festival
Rakhi is a thread which is bound on the wrist of the brothers by their sisters on the eve of Rakshabandhan. Rakshabandhan is the day which promotes the love and affection of brothers and sisters. On this day brothers promise to their sister that they will always take care and protect them from every problem […]
Lucknow Delhi Special Train for Festival rush
Lucknow Delhi Special Train for Festival rush in September 2015… Railways will run a tri-weekly AC superfast special train (04420/04419) between Lucknow and New Delhi from August 24 to September 8 to clear festive rush. Train 04420 will depart from New Delhi at 2.25pm every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday to reach Lucknow at 11pm the […]
Special Rakshabandhan Suvidha Train for Lucknow
Special Rakshabandhan Suvidha Train for Lucknow in August 2015… In order to clear extra rush of passengers on the eve of Raksha Bandhan, the Northern Railways has decided to run Suvidha Express between Delhi and Lucknow in the last week of this month. New Delhi-Lucknow-New Delhi Suvidha Superfast Express special train will make a single […]
Rakhi Festival 2015, Raksha Bandhan Festival 2015 date
Rakhi festival or Raksha Bandhan celebrated the eternal love and affection of brother and sister. In 2015, Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi festival date is August 29. Rakhi Pournami festival is celebrated on Shravan Purnima (Full Moon day during Shravan month). In Hinduism, many festivals are associated with this concept but, Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi festival […]
Rakshabandhan, 10 August 2014 (Rakhi Festival)
10 August 2014 is Rakshabandhan, Rakhi Festival. It falls on the Purnima (full moon) of Shravana month as per the Hindu traditional calendar. This particular festival is related to sibling and friendship. Raksha Bandhan literally means “the bond of protection”. It is to be highly remembered that Rakhi is a grand and special Hindu festival […]
Avani Avittam, 20 August 2013 (Upakarma, Yagnopavitha Dharana)
Today, 20 August 2013 is Avani Avittam, Upakarma, Yagnopavitha Dharana day. Avani Avittam is a Tamil term of Yagnopavitha Dharana, which is observed on Avittam Nakshatram in Avani Month of Tamil calendar. As per other calendars, Yagnopavitha Dharana is observed on Shravana Pournami, Full Moon day in Shravan Month. Krishna Yajurveda Upakarma 2013: August 20 […]
Purnima: 1, 2 August 2012, Today & Tomorrow
Today, 1 & 2 August 2012 is Purnima Vrat. It is Shravan Purnima (Nariyali Purnima). This Paurnima begins at 10.58 AM on 1st August and ends at 8.57 AM on 2nd August. It is also celebrated as Rakshabandhan, Rakhi Purnima, Shukla Yajur Shravani, Yajur Upakarma, Shukla Taittariya Shravani & Amarnath Yatra Samapti Divas. Purnima on […]
13 August 2011, Raksha Bandhan, Rakhi Festival
Today, 13 August 2011 is observed as Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Festival). It is celebrated on Shravan Purnima, Full Moon day in Shravan Month in all lunar calendars. It marks the divine love and affection between brother and sister. On this day, sister ties Rakhi (Raksha) to her brother’s hand and prays for his happiness, health […]