Phagu Dasami is the first day of Dolyatra festival in Orissa. It is observed on Phalgun Shukla Dashami, the tenth day in bright half of Falgun month. Phagu Dasami 2012 date is March 3, 2012. On this day, idols or images of Radha and Lord Krishna are placed on a swing as part of Basantotsav. [...]
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Phagu Dasami 2012, First day of Dolyatra in Orissa
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Kumbha Masam 2012, Kumba Month in Malayalam Calendar 2012 or Kolla Varsham
Kumbha Masam or Kumba month or kumbham is the seventh month among 12 months of Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala and some Konkan regions. In 2012, Kumbha Masam starts on February 13 and end on 13 March 2012. Kumbha Bharani Utsavam and Attukal Pongala are the major festivals in Kumbha Masam of Kerala. Kumbha Masam [...]
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Karadaiyan Nombu 2012, Karadayan Vritham in 2012
Karadaiyan Nombu, or Karadayan Vritham, also known as Karadayan Savitri Vritham is a vritham dedicated to Goddess Shakti or Kamakshi. Karadaiyan Nombu 2012 date is 14 March. And the best time for breaking fast and to wear the sacred thread is 9.25 AM to 9.45 AM on 14 March 2012 in India. It is observed [...]
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Sankashti March 2012, Sankat Chaturthi March 2012 date
Sankata Hara Chaturthi or Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi is observed on the Chaturthi or Chavithi, the fourth day of Krishna Paksha during every Hindu month. Sankashti Chaturthi March 2012 date is March 11, Sunday. This day corresponds with the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in Chaitra Month as per North Indian calendars while it falls in Falgun Month [...]
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Gaura Purnima 2012, Mayapur Goura Poornima 2012 dates
Gaura Purnima is celebrated to commemorate Sanyasa anniversary of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. In 2012, Gaura Purnima celebrations will begin on February 23 and ends on March 10, 2012. It is a major festival in Mayapur. But the main festival of Gaura Purnima date in 2012 is March 8. On this day, devotees visit Katwa, the [...]
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How to overcome insecurity
Insecurity is because you feel there is nobody for you. Wake up and see there is so much humanness, there is so much love in the world, and you don’t need to feel insecure. You are walking in the street and somebody needs some help. They cannot carry their bag; won’t you go and help [...]
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Cheti Chand 2012, Sindhi New Year Day
Cheti Chand (Chetti Chand) is the Sindhi New Year Day celebrated on the second day of Cheti month (Chaitra month). Cheti Chand 2012 date is March 24. In 2012, Chaitra Dwitiya falls on March 24 hence it is celebrated on the day. This festival is similar to other Hindu New Year festivals like Ugadi (Telugu [...]
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Gudi Padwa 2012 – Gudi Padva 2012, Marathi New Year 2012
Gudi Padwa, also spelt as Gudi Padva, is Marathi New Year of Maharashtra and Goa celebrated on the first day of Chaitra Month. Gudi Padwa 2012 date is March 23, Friday, in India. It marks the beginning of Nandana nama samvatsar, Shaka Samvatsar 1934 (Gregorian calendar year 2012-2013). It is known as Sansar Padvo or [...]
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Significance of Deep Pooja on Full Moon, Pournami Deepa Puja
What is the significance of Deep Pooja on Full Moon day (Pournami Deepa Puja)? The importance of deepa pooja in the words of Sri Sri Ravishankar, Founder of Art of Living… The ancient tradition is either full moon or new moon is a celebration, and in a celebration we light a lot of lamps. This [...]
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Dwadasha Jyothirlinga Gayatri Mantrams, Slokas to 12 Jyothirlinga Temples
Dwadasha Jyothirlinga Temples are the 12 prominent Shiva Temples. Saurashtra Somnath Temple, Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Ujjain Mahakaleshwar Temple, Omkareshwar Temple, Baidyanath Temple, Bhimashankar Temple, Rameswaram Temple, Nageshwar Temple, Varanasi Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Nashik Trimbakeshwar Temple, Kedarnath Kedareshwar Temple & Ghrishneswar Temple are known as Dwadasha Jyothirlinga Temples. Gayatri Mantra of each Jyothirlinga Temple is [...]
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Rama Navami 2012, Sri Ram Navami 2012, Sri Rama Jayanti 2012
Sri Rama Navami, Sri Rama Jayanti, celebrates the birthday of Lord Sri Rama. Sri Ram Navami 2012 date is April 1. It is observed on Chaitra Shukla Navami, the ninth day in Shukla Paksha during Chaitra month. Sri Rama Navami marks the culmination of Sri Rama Navratri. Rama Navratras, the nine-day worship dedicated to Lord [...]
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Ramcharita Manas in English PDF Download from Gita Press
Ramcharita Manas is an epic poem written in Awadhi language by Goswami Tulsidas. It is an excellent compilation of seven stages of Ramayana: Balakanda, Ayodhya kanda, Aranya kanda, Kishkindha kanda, Sundara kanda, Lanka kanda & Uttara kanda. This PDF document of Ramcharita Manas in English is presented by Gita Press, one of the leading publishing [...]
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What is Hatha Yoga, Is it different from Normal Yoga
What is Hatha Yoga? Is it different from Normal Yoga? To this question from a disciple, Sri Sri Ravishankar (Founder of Art of Living) answers like… No, Hatha yoga is one in which force or effort is used, like asanas, different kinds of difficult postures – these are all part of Hatha yoga. A little [...]
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Chandanotsavam at Simhachalam Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple during Akshaya Trutiya
Chandanotsavam or Nijaroopa Darshanam is a major ritual celebrated on Akshaya Trutiya day at Simhachalam Sri Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy temple. In 2012, Chandanotsavam is observed on April 24. During Chandanotsavam, devotees can have Nijaroopa darshanam or the actual shape of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha swamy. On normal day, Simhachala Lord will be visible with Chandanam pootha (covering [...]
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Eknath Sashti 2012, Sant Eknath Shashti in Maharashtra
Eknath Sashti, also known as Sant Eknath Shashti, is an auspicious day dedicated to Sant Eknath who was a great saint lived in Maharashtra in 16th century. It is observed on Falguna Krishna Sashti, sixth day in dark fortnight of Falguna month in Marathi calendar. In 2012, Eknath Sashti date is March 13. On Phalguna [...]
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Significance of Sindoor (Vermillion), Why is Sindoor a Symbol of Marriage (Suhaag) ?
What is the significance of Sindoor (vermillion)? Why is sindoor a symbol of marriage (suhaag)? It is often seen that women do not apply sindoor even after marriage. Why is that? To this analytical question from a disciple, Sri Sri Ravishankar, Founder of Art of Living, replied… Yes! Where sindoor is applied is where the [...]
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Kumbha Sankranti, Kumbha Masam Puja at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple
Kumbha Sankranti or Kumbha Sankramanam is the first day of Kumbha Masam in Malayali calendar. In Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple, Kumbha masam puja is observed for six days. In 2012, Kumbha masam puja dates are from February 13 to February 18. Every month, monthly pujas are performed to Lord Sabarimala Ayyappa. In 2012, Shivaratri falls after the [...]
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Vishnupathi February 2012, 13 February 2012
Today, 13 February 2012 is Vidhnupathi Punyakalam. Vishnupathi or Vishnupati Punyakalam is an auspicious period to worship Lord Vishnu. This is the fourth Vishnupathi in Khara year and the first in 2012. The time of Vishnupathi on 13 February 2012 is – from 01.30 hrs to 10.30 hrs (Indian Standard Time – IST). This is [...]
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Naga Panchami 2012, Nagula Panchami 2012 date, Nag Pancham
Nag Panchami (Naga Panchami Puja, Nagula Panchami), is the festival of snakes observed in Shravan month. In 2012, Naga Panchami date is July 23, 2012 (Monday). Nag Chaturthi Upvaas 2012 is on July 22 (Sunday). Nag Panchami festival dedicated to Naga devatas (Serpent Gods), falls on the Shravan Shukla Panchami (fifth day in Shukla paksha during Sawan month). On the [...]
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Shivaratri Puja Procedure, Simple MahaShivratri Pooja Procedure
How to do Shivaratri Puja? Is there any simple method of Shivaratri puja procedure? Hindupad has got many queries regarding Shivaratri Puja procedure. Shivaratri is the biggest festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. MahaShivratri is observed on Chaturdashi in Magh month or Falgun month as per various traditional Hindu Calendars. Maha Shivaratri 2012 date is February [...]
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