AOL, Art of Living Center of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, is celebrating Shivaratri in Bangalore this time. Maha Shivaratri is the most auspicious time for Shivlinga puja. In 2012, AOL Shivaratri celebrations will be held from February 16th to 20th. As per the official website of Art of Living International Center, Bangalore Maha Shivratri 2012 [...]
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AOL Shivaratri 2012 in Bangalore, Art of Living Maha Shivratri Celebrations
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Mahashivaratri 2012 at Srisailam Temple, Shivratri Brahmotsavam 2012 in Srisailam Shiva Temple
The 11-day Mahashivaratri Brahmotsavam is celebrated with utmost gaiety and fervor in Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple. In 2012, Shivaratri annual Brahmotsavam will begin on February 13 and end on February 22. Shivaratri 2012 date is February 20. Before the beginning of the 11-day festival, chief priests of the temple invoke Ganapati and conduct ‘Maha Sankalpam [...]
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Komuravelli Shivaratri Jathara, Pedda patnam celebrations at Komurelli Mallanna Temple
Komuravelli Mallikarjuna swamy Temple (Komurelli Mallana Gudi) is one of the famous temples in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. Shivaratri Jatara or Pedda Patnam is the major festival of Komuravelli temple. Pedda patnam is a ritual which attracts tens of thousands of devotees all across the state. The temple is located in Warangal district. In [...]
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Shivaratri Brahmotsavam at Kapila Theertham, Kapileshwara Swamy Temple in Tirumala Tirupati
Shivaratri Brahmotsavam is a grand festival in Kapila Theertham or Sri Kapileshwara Swamy Temple at Srinivasa Mangapuram in Tirumala Tirupati. In 2012, Shivratri Brahmotsavam begins on 13th February with Dhwajarohanam and Ankurarpana and ends on 22 February with Shiva Parvati Kalyanotsavam & Dhwajavarohana. Various Vahana sevas are performed to Lord Kapileshwara during the 9-day annual festival. Shivaratri [...]
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Malayalam Nakshatra List, 27 Janma Naal in Malayali Calendar
Janma Nakshatram or Janma Naal is the birth star in Malayalam calendar and Astrology. In every Panchagam in Hindu Astrology, there are 27 Janma Nakshatras. The Nakshatras are same in Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and all other Hindu panchanga but the names varies as per the particular language. As per the Astrology, Janm Nakshatra [...]
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Narmada Pushkaram 2012, Narmada River Pushkarams 2012
Narmada Pushkaram (Narmada River Pushkarams) is a celebration held for once in 12 years at Narmada River. The 12-day Pushkarams are very auspicious for Narmada Snan and other holy rituals. In 2012, Narmada Pushkaralu begins on May 17 and ends on 28 May. Entering of Brihaspati into Vrishbha rasi (Taurus) marks the beginning of Narmada [...]
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Venkateswara Kalyanotsavam in Kathmandu, Nepal
Venkateswara Kalyanotsavam will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 24, 2012. The deities of Lord Venkateswara (Malayappa swamy), Sridevi & Bhudevi will be bringing to Kathmandu for Nepali devotees from Tirumala Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The common devotees will be allowed for darshan on 24 February at the Open Air Theater, Tundikhel. Venkateswara Kalyanotsavam will [...]
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Sita Jayanthi, Sita Ashtami or Janki Ashtami
Sita Jayanti (Sita Ashtami, Janki Ashtami, Janki Janam) is the birth anniversary of Goddess Sita Mata. In 2012, Sita Ashtami date is February 14. Sita Ashtami falls on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in Falgun Month. It coincides with Krishna Paksha Ashtami in Magha Month as per Amavasyant calendars followed in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra & Gujarat. [...]
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Brahma Kalpadi 2012, Brahma Kalpadhi
Brahma Kalpadi marks the beginning of the Creation. It is believed Lord Brahma created the universe on this day. Brahma Kalpadi 2012 date is March 10. It is observed on the third day of Krishna Paksha in Falgun Month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, and Kannada calendars. It falls in Chaitra month as per North [...]
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Saraswati Pooja in California museum, USA
County run Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens in California is reportedly celebrating Hindu festival of Basant Panchami on February 19. Five hour celebrations at this Cherry Valley (Riverside county) located Museum will reportedly include worship of Saraswati; revered Hindu goddess of knowledge/learning, music, art, language/speech, and poetry; besides a kite festival, classical singing, music, dances, mushaira (Urdu poetry reading) and kite making [...]
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Varalakshmi Vratham 2012 date, Varalakshmi Puja 2012
Varalakshmi Vratham, Varalaxmi Puja, Var Mahalaxmi Puja, is an auspicious vratha dedicated to Goddess Varalakshmi who is an aspect of Sri Mahalakshmi. It is observed on second Friday in Shravana masam in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Varalakshmi vratham 2012 date is July 27. In Kerala, it is observed on the following Friday of [...]
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Dakshinamurthy, Lord Jnana Dakshinamurthi or Medho Dakshinamurthy
Lord Dakshinamurthy, also referred to as Jnana Dakshinamurthi or Medho Dakshinamurthy, is an aspect of Shiva as a Guru who teaches us the knowledge or Jnana and improves our Medho or Medha shakti (mind power). The aspect of Dakshinamurthy represents Lord Shiva as the universal teacher of wisdom apart from his regular duty of dissolution [...]
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Dakshinamurthi Stotram MP3 Download, Dakshinamurthy Stotram Audio Song
Dakshinamurthi Stotram is a revered prayer dedicated to Lord Dakshinamurthi, an aspect of Lord Shiva. This stotram was written by Sri Adishankara Bhagavadpada. Lord Dakshinamurthi is considered as the Universal Teacher (Vishwa Guru) who teaches his disciples with his Mouna mudra. Download Dakshinamurthi Stotram MP3 Audio song for free – Link
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Shivaratri Puja Mantras – Stotras or Prayers to chant during Mahashivratri Puja Procedure
Shivaratri puja is one of the auspicious Hindu rituals to perform on Mahashivratri. There are some simple Shiva Mantras or stotras or prayers to chant during Shivaratri puja procedure. Bilvashtakam, Lingshtakam, Shiva Astakam, Shiva Panchakshari mantram, Shiva Chalisa, Shiva Aarti, Shiva Sahasranama stotram are some important stotras to chant during Shivratri pooja. Here are the [...]
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Masa Shivaratri March 2012 date
Masa Shivaratri, a meritorious Shiva Pujan, is observed on Chaturdashi in Krishna Paksha (Vad Paksh) of each Hindu month. It is also known as Monthly Shivaratri. Masa Shivaratri in March 2012 is Maha Shivaratri (20 February 2012). It falls in Falgun month in North Indian Hindi calendars and in Magha month as per the Panchangas [...]
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Vijaya Ekadasi 2012, Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat in 2012
Vijaya Ekadasi is an auspicous day celebrated during the Krishna Paksha in Phalguna or Falgun month (February – March) in North Indian Hindi calendar. Vijaya Ekadasi 2012 date is February 17 & 18. It coincides with Krishna Ekadashi in Magha Month as per Telugu, Gujarati, Marathi and Kannada calendars. According to the Skanda Purana, one [...]
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Bilvashtakam MP3 Audio Download, Download Bilvashtakam for free
Bilvashtakam is one of the important stotra or mantra or prayer chanted during Shivaratri Puja. By clicking the link given in this article you can download free MP3 audio. You can also get Bilvashtakam lyrics or text here. During Bilva Puja on Shivaratri festival, Bilvashtakam is chanted by offering bilva leaves to Lord Shiva. Download [...]
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Telugu Panchangam 2012-2013 PDF Download, Free Telugu Panchangam 2012 to 2013
Telugu Panchangam 2012-2013 (Sree Nandana nama Samvatsara Panchangam) is the traditional Telugu calendar followed by Telugu people residing in Andhra Pradesh. As per Telugu Panchangam, Ugadi or Yugadi marks the beginning of New Year. In 2012, Ugadi marks the beginning of Nandana Nama Samvatsaram. This Pichuka vari Panchangam gives daily details like tithi, varjam, durmuhurtam, [...]
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Maha Shivratri Puja Muhurat 2012, Shivaratri Puja Time 2012
Maha Shivratri or Shivaratri is the most revered night dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shivalinga puja is highly meritorious ritual during Shivratri. In 2012, it is observed on February 20th, night. Nishita Kala is the most perfect time to observe Shiva Pooja. On Shivaratri 2012, Nishita kala time is from night 12.28 to 1.18 (00.28 am [...]
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Shivaratri Jagran, Lingodhbhavam – Significance, Spiritual Importance
Jagran or Jagaran is the major aspect of Shivaratri Vrat. Jagran is awaking the whole day and night during Shivaratri. What is the significance and spiritual importance of Shivaratri Jagarana? As per the Shiva Puranam and Linga Puranam, ‘Lingodhbhavam, the emergence of Lord Shiva from the base like structure. To watch the auspicious event in [...]
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