Today, 27 May 2012 is Jami Sashti. It is an important festive day for Bengali people. It falls on the sixth day (Sashti) in Shukla Paksha of Jyeshta Month. As the name suggests, this festival is dedicated to son-in-law (Jamai means son-in-law in Bengali). On Jamai Sasthi, son in law is invited to the house [...]
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Jamai Sashti: 27 May 2012 (Today)
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27 May 2012: Vindhyavasini Puja, Vangagauri Vrata, Aranya Sashti
Today, 27 May 2012 is Vindhyavasini Puja, Vanagauri Vrata and Aranya Sashti. On this Goddess Durga is worshipped in the form of Vindhyavasini and Aranya Gauri or Vanagauri. Goddess Vindhyavasini is the Goddess who rules the Vindhyachala Mountains. The Goddess of forests is Vanagauri or Aranyagauri Mata. Vindhyavasini Puja Sashti falls in Shukla Paksha of [...]
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Srinivasa Kalyanam in Portland, Oregon
Srinivasa Kalyanam in Portland Balaji Temple, OR in May 2012 will be conducted by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams as a part of TTD’s Srinivasa Kalyanam in USA program. The event will be held in association with Hindu Educational & Cultural Society of America Portland Balaji Temple. Here are the details on Srinivasa Kalyanam’s venue, date, time, [...]
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Lunar Eclipse in Bangladesh on June 4, 2012: Chandra Grahan in Dhaka, Chittagong
June 4, 2012 lunar eclipse in Bangladesh will be visible all over country including Dhaka & Chittagong. This is Pakshik Chandra Grahan (Partial Lunar Eclipse) occurs during sunset time in Bangladesh. Here is the detailed information on timings of lunar eclipse 4 June 2012 in different cities of Bangladesh as per local time: Time of [...]
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Chandra Grahan in Kolkata, West Bengal on June 4, 2012
Here is the time of Lunar Eclipse, Chandra Grahan, in Kolkata, West Bengal on 4 June 2012. In Kolkata, the Pakshik Chandra Grahan starts in the afternoon and ends in the evening on June 4, 2012. The ending of partial lunar eclipse will be visible clearly from Kolkata and all other areas of West Bengal [...]
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Santoshi Mata Jayanti (Goddess Santhoshi Jayanthi)
Santoshi Mata Jayanti celebrates the birthday of Goddess Santoshi Maa. Santoshi Mata Jayanthi is celebrated on Shravan Purnima, also known as Rakhi Pournima. In 2012, Santoshi Maa Jayanti date is August 2. Santoshi Mata is recent Hindu Goddess, popularly worshipped by devotees for contentment and prosperity in life. Santoshi Maa is considered as an emblem [...]
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Mahalakshmi Vrata 2012 (Maha Laxmi Puja 2012)
Mahalakshmi Vrata or Mahalaxmi Vrat Puja an auspicious vrat dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi. It is observed for 16 consecutive days in Bhadrapad month. In 2012, Mahalakshmi Vrata begins on September 23 and ends on October 8. Mahalakshmi Vrat is mainly observed in North Indian states – Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Mahalaxmi puja is [...]
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Jayaparvati Vrat 2012: Jaya Parvati Vrat 2012 dates in Gujarati Ashad Maas
Jayaparvati Vrat is observed in Ashada Maas by married women in Gujarat and some Western India parts. Jaya Parvati Vrat 2012 starts on July 1 and ends on July 5th with Jayaparvati vrat Jagran. Jagran ends at early morning on July 6, 2012. Young girls also perform Jayaparvati vrat to get ideal husband. Jayaparvati Vrat [...]
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Prashna Upanishad PDF, Download Prasnopanishad Text
Here you can download Prashna Upanishad PDF text. Prashna Upanishad (Prasnopanishad) is one of the primary Upanishads as a part of Atharvaveda Upanishads. Also considered as Mukhya Upanishad, it is one in the Muktika of 108 Upanishads. Prashna means question in Sanskrit. As it consists of six questions and answers, it is named as Prashna [...]
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Count to 10 before you speak, says Gautama Buddha
If you react immediately to criticism then you’ll often react in a knee-jerk manner. And the words that come out may be overemotional, vicious and unnecessary. Count to at least 10 after someone has criticized you. Then respond. This simple way of calming yourself down and regaining some perspective can save you a lot of [...]
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Jyeshta Gauri Pujan 2012: Gowri Avahan Puja, Gouri Visarjan
Jyeshta Gauri Pujan, Gowri Puja during Bhadrapad month in Maharashtra, is observed for three days – Gauri Avahan, Gauri Pujan, and Gauri Visarjan. Jyeshta Gauri Pujan begins with Gauri Avahan puja and ends with Gauri Visarjan or Udwasan. In 2012, Jyeshta Gauri Puja begins on September 21 and ends on September 23. Shubh muhurat for [...]
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Ashad Amavasya 2012: Amavasya in Ashada Mahina
Ashad Amavasya, the No Moon day in Ashada mahina or Ashad month, is known as auspicious for Pitru Tharpan and Pinda Pradhan. In 2012, Ashada Amavasya date is June 19 as per North Indian Hindi calendars. As per Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati and Telugu calendars, Ashad Amavasya 2012 date is July 19. Deep Puja or Deepa [...]
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Ashada Masam importance, Why Ashad month is inauspicious?
What is the importance or significance of Ashada masam? Why Ashad month considered inauspicious? This article gives brief details and information about Ashada masam. Ashada masam or Ashad month, also corresponds and coincides with Aadi Masam or Aadi month in Tamil calendar, is considered as inauspicious in Hindu Astrology. Auspicious programs like Marriages, gruhapravesh, sacred [...]
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Mahesh Navami 2012 (Mahesh Navmi / Jayanti)
Mahesh Navami, an annual festival celebrated by Maheshwari community in North India. Mahesh Navami is observed on Navami in Shukla Paksha of Jyestha month (June). Mahesh Navami 2012 date is May 30. This festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Mahesh is another name for Lord Shankar. It is believed that on this day Lord [...]
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Nirjala Ekadasi 2012, Nirjala Ekadashi date in 2012
Nirjala Ekadasi or Nirjal Ekadashi, also known as Pandava Ekadasi or Bhimsen Ekadashi, is observed on Ekadashi day in Shukla paksha of Jyeshta month. Nirjala Ekadasi 2012 date is May 31 & June 1. Nirjala Ekadashi vrat katha ore legend, significance and spiritual importance are mentioned in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana. Smarta people observe Nirjala [...]
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Srinivasa Kalyanam in Seattle, WA
TTD will be conducting Srinivasa Kalyanam in Seattle, Washington DC in USA as part of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam’s Srinivasa Kalyanam 2012 in USA program. In Seattle, Srinivasa Kalyanam date is June 2. Vedic Cultural Center of Sammamish is organizing this event with the association of TTD. Some more details about Srinivasa Kalyanam in Seattle, WA [...]
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Chandra Grahan in Delhi June 2012 Time, Lunar Eclipse in Delhi June 4, 2012
Time of Chandra Grahan on June 4, 2012 is given here for Delhi. Though, it is not visible in Delhi, lunar eclipse timings are given in Hindupad so that anyone can perform rituals according the time. Lunar Eclipse of June 2012 is a partial lunar eclipse (Pakshik Chandra Grahan). This Chandra grahan begins in the [...]
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Ashada Masam 2012 in Telugu Calendar, Ashadamasam 2012 dates
Ashada masam or Ashadh month is the 4th month in Telugu calendar of Andhra Pradesh. In 2012, Ashada masam starts on June 20 and ends on July 19 as per the Telugu Panchangam. Similar dates are observed as Ashada masa in Kannada, Marathi, and Gujarat Amavasyant Chandramana Panchanga. Ashada maasam is considered as inauspicious for [...]
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Gauri Vrat 2012: Gouri Vrat in Gujarati Ashad Maas 2012
Gauri Vrat or Gouri Puja, Molakat Vrat, an auspicious austerity dedicated to Goddess Gowri, is observed for 5 days in Ashad Maas as per Gujarati calendar. In 2012, Gauri Vrat begins on June 30 and ends on July 3. It is mainly observed in Gujarat and Gujarati influenced regions of Maharashtra. Gouri Vrat starts on Devsayani [...]
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Chandra Grahan Time in Mumbai, Maharashtra June 2012: Timing of Lunar Eclipse on 4 June 2012
Lunar Eclipse, Chandra grahan of 4 June 2012 will not be visible in many cities like Mumbai, Pune, Sholapur, Nagpur, Thane, Nasik, Kolhapur, Aurangabad and some other regions of Maharashtra. But for those who want to perform any ritual associated to grahan, Hindupad is giving the timings of Chandra Grahan. Chandra Grahan will begin in [...]
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