Bail Pola is celebrated in a pleasant atmosphere in villages. Farmers worship bullocks on Bail Pola. Vesana (rope) from the nostrils of Bullock is removed on the day before Pola festival. Haldi (Turmeric paste) with ground nut oil is applied on bullocks body. Water bath is given to bullocks after applying haldi paste. After the bath, bulls […]
Rituals and Customs during Shravan Mas
Hariyali Amavasya Celebrations | Shravan Amavasya Mela & Fairs
Hariyali Amavasya or Haryali Amavasya is the Amavasya (No Moon day) during Shrawan Maas as per North Indian calendars. Hariyali Amavasya marks the beginning of monsoon and the greenery. In 2022, Hariyali Amavasya date is July 28. It falls on Ashada Amavasya in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat calendars. Haryali Amavasya melas or fairs are […]
Nagpanchami rituals or Naga Panchami Puja, Nagara Panchami Celebrations
Naga Panchami (Nag Panchami Puja, Nagula Panchami), is observed on Panchami during Shravan month (July – August). In 2022, Naga Panchami date is August 2. Nag Chaturthi upvaas 2022 date is August 1. In Gujarat, Nag Panchami 2022 date is August 16. On Nagpanchami day, Naga Devatas (Serpent Gods) are worshipped and offered naivedya such […]
Ashunya Shayana Vrat (Ashoonya Sayan Vratam), Vishnu Sayanotsav
Ashunya Shayan Vrat or Shoonya Sayan Vratam is the festival observed during Shravan month. Ashunya Sayana Vrata is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Ashunya Shayan Vrat is observed on Shravan Krishna Paksha Dwitiya or Vidiya. In 2019, Ashoonya Shayan Vrat date as per North Indian calendar is July 18. As per Andhra Pradesh, […]
Hariyali Teej (Singhara Teej, Teejan)
Hariyali Teej or Singhara Teej, also known as Teejan or Choti Teej, is the festival of monsoon celebrated on the third day after Hariyali Amavasya which falls during Shravan month (July – Aug). In 2022, Hariyali Teej date is July 31. Haryali Teej or Singhara Teej, the festival of monsoon, mainly dedicated to Lord Shiva […]
Sawan Somvar Vrat Shiva Puja procedure during Shravan Somvar
Sawan Somvar Vrat Shiva Puja procedure during Shravan Somvar. Shravan Somvar Vrat Puja Vidhi, how to do Shravan Somavara Vratham? Here is the detailed guide for Sawan Somvar Vrat Shiva Puja procedure. Sawan Somvar Vrat or Shravan somvar vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on Mondays in Sawan mahina. Devout Hindus perform Shiva puja during […]
Pola or Bail Pola Festival – North Indian Festival of Bullocks
Pola or Bial Pola is one of the widely celebrated festivals dedicated to cattle in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and some parts of other North Indian states. Pola is celebrated on Pithroti Amavasya, the new moon day in Shravan month (August – September). In 2014, Pola or Bail Pola date is August 25. […]
Shravan Month 2010 in Andhra Pradesh – Shravana Masam 2010 in Karnataka
Shravan Month or Shravana Masam is one of the auspicious months in Hinduism and second month in Chaturmasa puja. Shravan month in 2010 begins on August 11 and ends on September 8 as per Telugu and Kannada calendars followed in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka respectively. Telugu and Kannada people observe Shravan Masa Vratam during the […]
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 […]