Phagu Dasami 2012, First day of Dolyatra in Orissa
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...
View ArticleKumbha 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...
View ArticleKaradaiyan 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...
View ArticleSankashti 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...
View ArticleGaura 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleCheti 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...
View ArticleGudi 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...
View ArticleSignificance 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...
View ArticleDwadasha 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,...
View ArticleRama 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...
View ArticleRamcharita 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,...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleChandanotsavam at Simhachalam Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple during Akshaya...
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...
View ArticleEknath 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,...
View ArticleSignificance of Sindoor (Vermillion), Why is Sindoor a Symbol of Marriage...
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...
View ArticleKumbha 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...
View ArticleVishnupathi 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...
View ArticleNaga 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...
View ArticleShivaratri 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...
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