Here are the dates of important Hindu festivals and auspicious days in May 2012. The dates and tithis are given based on the standard Hindu Panchangams of India. Trissur Pooram, Chithirai Thiruvizha in Madurai, Nrusimha Jayanti, Narmada Pushkarams, Hanuman Jayanti & Ganga Dussehra Ganga Pujan are the important festivals in May 2012. Here you can find [...]
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Hindu Festivals in May 2012, Auspicious Days in May 2012
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Varaha Jayanti 2012, Lord Varaha Swamy Jayanthi
Varaha Jayanti is the birthday or Appearance day of Varaha Avatar. In 2012, the date of Varaha Jayanthi is April 19 as per some panchangams and September 18 as per other panchanga. Lord Varaha Swamy is the boar incarnation of Sri Maha Vishnu. Varaha is the third avatara of Vishnu. Varaha Swamy – the protector [...]
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Ganga Saptami 2012, Ganga Jayanti (Jahnu Saptami)
Ganga Saptami or Ganga Jayanti, also known as Jahnu Saptami, is an auspicious day to worship Goddess Ganga (River Ganga). In 2012, Ganga Saptami or Ganga Jayanti date is April 28. It is celebrated on Vaisakh Shukla Saptami, 7th day in bright fortnight in Baisakh month or Vaishakh month. The legend of Ganga Saptami or [...]
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Annaprashana in 2012-2013, Annoprashan or First Rice for Baby
Annaprashana, Annaprasana Vidhi, Annaprasan, Annaprasanam or Annoprashan are the various names for Feeding first rice for baby. This ritual is celebrated on the occasion of child’s first intake of food other than milk. During Annaprasana, elders and the parents of the child play a game with the child by giving him a tray containing a [...]
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Karnavedha in 2012, Auspicious days for Ear Piercing in 2012
Karnavedha or ear piercing for child is one of the sixteen major sanskaras (Solah sanskar or Shodasha Samskara) in Hinduism. Especially, for Brahmins it is an essential ritual in their life. Generally, ear piercing ceremony is performed during Mundan or Chudakarana of a child (baby’s first haircut) or at Aksharabhyasam (Vidhyarambham or initiation of child [...]
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Pushtipati Vinayak Jayanti
Pushtipati Vinayak Jayanti is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is observed on Vaishakh Purnima, Full Moon day in Vaishakh Maas. In 2012, Pushtipati Vinayak Jayanti date is May 5. Pushtipati Vinayak Jayanti is mainly celebrated in Maharashtra, Gujarat and some other western and northern parts of India. There is a special temple [...]
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Akshaya Thadiya Gauri Puja, Gouri Pooja on Akshay Tritiya
As we know, Lakshmi Puja is the main ritual of Akshay Tritiya. In some places, Gauri Puja is also observed on Akshay Tritiya. In Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and some other parts of India, Akshaya Thadiya is considered as auspicious day to observe Gauri Puja. Usually, Tritiya or Thadiya (third day of each paksha in every [...]
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Purnima May 2012 date, Time of Pournami in May 2012
Purnima or Full Moon day in May 2012 is very special in Hinduism as it is considered as the birth anniversary or Jayanthi of Lord Kurma (Kurma Jayanti) and Lord Buddha (Buddha Jayanti). In May 2012, Purnima date is May 6. It is Vaishakh Purnima (Poornima in Vaishakh month). May 2012 Purnima is also celebrated [...]
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Lolark Shashti
Lolark Shashti is an auspicious day dedicated to Sun God (Surya Bhagawan). It falls on the 6th day in bright half of Bhadrapada Month (Bhadrapada Shukla Sashti). In 2012, Lolark Sashti date is September 21. It is mainly celebrated in Varanasi and some other parts of Uttar Pradesh and North India. Lolark Sashti is considered [...]
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Importance and Significance of Akshaya Tritiya as per the Hindu Astrology
According to the Hindu Astrology, especially in terms of Muhurtas, Akshaya Tritiya is considered as one of the three most auspicious Muhurtas (Sade-Teen Muhurat). One is the first thithi of the Chaitra Month (Ugadi Day), second is the tenth thithi of the Lunar month Ashwin or Aswayuja masam (Vijaya Dashami Day) and the third one [...]
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Forgive yourself, you are a human
“To err is human, to forgive divine.” You might as well insert the word “yourself” into this all-so-true observation about being human. Let’s face it. We are human, and to be human means you’re going to make errors, at least some of the time. You’re going to make plenty of mistakes, mess up from time [...]
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Ganga Dussehra 2012, Ganga Dasara Puja in Jyeshta Month
Ganga Dussehra or Ganga Dasara is a ten-day festival dedicated to Goddess Ganga (Ganga River). This festival is celebrated for 10 days and ends on Shukla Dasami in Jyeshta month (May-June). Ganga Dussehra 2012 Ganga Puja dates – Ganga Dasara begins on May 21 and ends on May 31. It is mainly celebrated in holy [...]
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18 April 2012, Pradosha Vrata
Today, 18 April 2012 is Pradosha Vrata. This Pradosh Vrat falls in Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh Month in North Indian Hindi calendars and in Chaitra Month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars. As it falls on Wednesday (Budhwar), Budha Graha Shanti Puja is also observed by some devotees. Pradosh of 18 April 2012 [...]
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Why Buy Gold or Silver on Akshaya Tritiya?
Why buy gold or silver on Akshaya Tritiya? The importance of purchasing gold, Silver, other metals items and home appliances on Akshay Tritiya is mentioned in many Puranic legends and stories. All the legends stated that this is one of the very few auspicious days for buying gold and silver without any hesitations. More than [...]
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Dashavatara Dashami
Dashavatara Dashami Vrata is an auspicious vratam dedicated to ten incarnations (dashavatar) of Lord Vishnu. In 2012, Dashavatara Dashami date is September 25. It falls on the tenth day of bright half of Bhadrapada Month (Bhadrapada Shukla Dasami). Lord Vishnu is worshipped with Shodashopachar Puja and offered special naivedyam on this day. Special types of [...]
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Shani Amavasya April 2012
Shani Amavasya is an auspicious day to worship Lord Shani. As the name suggests, Amavasya falls on Shanivar (Saturday) is referred to as Shani Amavasya. In 2012, Shani Amavasya date is April 21. It is Vaishakh Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendar. Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars consider it as Chaitra Amavasya. Chithirai Amavasya [...]
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From the Dark Age to the dark hour
The scientific community is given credit for bringing the civilization to the modern technological advanced age, conveniently labeling the history as dark ages. There was a rapid development in scientific community in terms of discoveries and inventions which led to Industrial Revolution. This revolution changed the face of the earth as we see it. This [...]
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Johannesburg has already started Diwali planning
Johannesburg in South Africa has already started planning for this year’s Diwali, Hindu festival of lights, which falls on November 13, 2012. In a release published on the official website of the City of Johannesburg, organizers want to make “Diwali in Jozi” “as inclusive as possible”. They are seeking active participation of various cultural organizations [...]
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Madurai Meenakshi Temple goes Air Conditioned for Chithirai Brahmotsavam
Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswar Temple goes air conditioned during Chithirai Brahmotsavam by a 100-tonned air conditioner. Chithirai Festival is slated to begin on April 23, 2012. This air conditioner has been intended for devotees seated in the North and West Adi streets during the Chithirai Thiru Kalyanam (May 2, Wednesday). The celestial wedding would be performed [...]
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Vaishakh Purnima 2012
Vaishakh Purnima is the Full Moon day in Vaishakha Month generally comes in May as per Gregorian Calendar. In 2012, Vaishakh Purnima date is May 6. It is celebrated as Kurma Jayanti, birthday of Lord Kurmadev (tortoise incarnation of Lord Vishnu). This day also marks the end of Vaishakh Month and Vaishakh Snan in North [...]
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