Vivekananda Jayanthi Tithipooja 2013
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti Tithipuja is observed on Krishna Paksha Saptami in Poush Month. In 2013, Vivekananda Jayanti Tithipooja date is February 3, 2013. This Jayanti Tithipooja is 151st birthday...
View ArticleGudi Padwa 2013: Marathi New Year
Gudi Padwa, Gudhi Padva, is Marathi New Year. It is celebrated by Marathi and Konkani people in Goa on the first day of Chaitra Month as per traditional Marathi calendar. In 2013, Gudi Padwa date is...
View ArticleYudhishtira & Dharmaraja: Why is Yudhishtira called Dharmaraja, even after...
Yudhishtira (the eldest of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata) used to gamble. He gambled and lost his wife (Draupadi) in a game of dice. Then why is he given the title of ‘Dharmaraja’ (the...
View ArticleThoughts of Sri Sri Ravishankar on Kumbh Mela Significance
Currently the Kumbh Mela (a mass Hindu pilgrimage fair) is going on. Is it necessary to attend the Kumbh Mela once every 12 years? What is the significance of the Kumbh Mela? Well, many people do...
View ArticleSpecial Trains for Mahakumbh Mela 2013
In order to ease the rush of passengers during Mahakumbh Mela 2013 at Allahabad, Indian Railways will run 750 special trains and arrange for 800 coaches. As per the estimation of NCR, Allahabad...
View ArticleBhishma Pitamaha Jayanti
Bhishma Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Bhishma Pitamah, Kuruvruddha Maharaj of Mahabharata. In 2013, Bhishma Pitamaha Jayanti date is February 4. Bhishma Pitamaha Jayanti is observed on Krishna...
View ArticleDepiction of Hindu Gods in Vizag’s Kingfisher Fashion Show
Depiction of Hindu Gods on costumes in Vizag’s Kingfisher Fashion Show lead to cancellation of the fashion show on February 3, 2013. The Visakha Kingfisher Fashion Show has been stopped with many...
View ArticleBhishma Ashtami 2013, Bheeshma Astami 2013 date
Bhishma Ashtami or Bhishmashtami is observed on Shukla paksha Ashtami in Magh month (January – February). Bhishma Ashtami 2013 date is February 18. Bhishma is known as the Kuru Vamsa Pitamaha...
View ArticleHarsu Brahma Jayanti
Harsu Brahma Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Harsu Brahmaji. In 2013, Harsu Brahma Jayanti date is February 19. Harsu Brahma Pandey was a Kanyakubja priest in the kingdom of Raja Saliwahan who had...
View ArticleShakambari Kavacham
Shakambari Kavacham is an armour to Goddess Shakambhari Devi. Here are the lyrics of Shakambhari Kavacham. Shakambari Kavacham is a conversation between Shakra and Skanda. It is originated from their...
View ArticleDrona Navami
Drona Navami, Dronacharya Navami, is an auspicious day dedicated to Dronacharya, the royal guru of Kauravas and Pandavas in Mahabharata. In 2013, Drona Navami date is February 19. Drona Navami is...
View ArticleSashti February 2013, Sashti Vratham February 2013 dates
Sashti vratham or Sashti fasting is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Lord Murugan. It falls on sixth day in each Hindu month. Sashti in February 2013 date is February 15, Friday. It falls in Maasi...
View ArticleRatha Saptami 2013, Rath Saptami Puja 2013 date
Ratha Saptami is one of the biggest festivals observed during Magh month. It is celebrated on Magh Shukla Saptami. Ratha Saptami 2013 date is February 17. Ratha Saptami festival is dedicated to Surya...
View ArticleMata Purnagiri Devi Temple, Tanakpur, Champawat in Uttarakhand
The Purnagiri Shakti Peeth is dedicated to Mata Purnagiri and is one of the most important Shakti Peethas is India. It is situated at a height of about 3000mts above sea level and is 20 kms from...
View ArticleBaby Names for Boys & Girls
Hindu Baby names are given here based on Nakshatra (birth star constellation), Rashi (Moonsign), the letter the name starts with and the baby names based on the meaning of a particular God / Goddess....
View ArticleVasant Panchami 2013: Basant Panchami, Saraswati Panchami
Vasant Panchami, also spelt as Basant Panchami, or Saraswati Puja is a festival that represents the arrival of Vasant Ritu (Spring Season). Vasant Panchami 2013 date is February 15, 2013. On this day,...
View ArticleNagoba Jathara 2013, Nagoba Jatara at Keslapur in Andhra Pradesh
Nagoba Jathara is a five-day annual Jatara or Fair celebrated at Keslapur Nagoba Temple in Indravelli mandal of Adilabad district, Andhra Pradesh. In 2013, Nagoba Jathara begins on February 9. The...
View ArticleShattila Ekadashi Snan at Kumbh Mela
Shattila Ekadashi is an auspicious day for Kumbh Mela Punya Snan. In 2013, Shattila Ekadashi date is February 6, Wednesday. For this year, it is even more auspicious as this Kumbh Mela is Maha Kumbh...
View ArticleMauni Amavasya Snan at Kumbh Mela
Mauni Amavasya Snan is an auspicious bathing at Kumbha Mela. In 2013, Mauni Amavasya date is February 10. This time it is even more auspicious as Kumbha Mela is being celebrated at Allahabad Prayaga...
View ArticleStory of Purnagiri Mata Temple of Tanakpur
Here is the story of Purnagiri Mata Temple of Tanakpur near Champawat in Uttarakhand. Mata Purnagiri Devi Temple is one of the 108 Shaktipeetha Temples. According to legend, at some time in the Satya...
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