Aadi Krithigai 2013 (Aadi Karthigai), Festival dedicated to Lord Muruga
Aadi Karthigai (Aadi Krithiga), is an important festival dedicated to Lord Muruga. It is celebrated on Krithigai nakshatra day in Aadi month of Tamil calendar. The Skanda Purana describes the legend...
View ArticleAadi Masam 2013, Aadi Month 2013 dates in Tamil Calendar
Aadi masam or Aadi month is the fourth month in traditional Tamil calendar followed in Tamil Nadu. In 2013, Aadi Masam begins on July 17 and ends on August 16. Aadi month begins on Karkadaka Sankranti...
View ArticleIndrani Puja 2013, Aindri Puja in Ashada Navratri
Indrani Puja, also known as Aindri Puja, is one of the main pujas observed during Ashada Navratri in Ashad month. In 2013, Indrani Puja date is July 16. Goddess Indrani, also known as Aindri or...
View ArticleMahishasura Mardhini Pooja 2013 in Ashada Month: Mahishagni Puja
Mahishasura Mardhini or Mahishagni, the Goddess who demolished the buffalo demon Mahishasura, is one of the most powerful manifestations of Goddess Shakti. It is observed on Shukla Ashtami in Ashada...
View ArticleMithuna Rashi Stotram, Prayer for Mithun Rasi natives or Gemini Zodiac sign
Mithuna Rashi or Mithun rasi (Gemini Zodiac sign) is the third among 12 Rasi kootas in Hindu Astrology. For each Rashi there is one Nitya Parayana stotram (daily prayer) to chant daily. Mrigasira...
View ArticleAyyappa Seva Samajam Pilgrim Centres in South India
The Sabarimala Ayyappa Seva Samajam has decided to open an additional number of 45 pilgrim assistance centres across the South Indian states during the 2013-2014 pilgrimage season. With this, the...
View ArticleAnayoottu in Sree Vadakkumnathan Temple, Thrissur, Kerala
‘Anayoottu’ is an annual festival celebrated at Sree Vadakkumnathan Temple, Thrissur in Kerala. In 2013, Anayoottu date is July 17. Anayoottu is a festival dedicated to elephants. It means a ‘feast for...
View ArticleKarkataka Rashi Stotram, Prayer for Karka Rasi natives or Cancer Zodiac sign
Karakataka Rashi or Karka rasi (Cancer Zodiac sign) is the fourth among 12 Rasi kootas in Hindu Astrology. For each Rashi there is one Nitya Parayana stotram (daily prayer) to chant daily. Punarvasu...
View ArticleShakambari Utsavam in Peddamma Temple, Hyderabad
Shakambari Utsavam is a three-day festival celebrated in Ashada masam at Peddamma temple, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. In 2013, Shakambari utsavalu begins from July 15 and ends on July 17. The temple is...
View ArticleAshadi Ekadasi 2013, Ashadhi Ekadashi
Ashadi Ekadasi, also spelt as Ashadhi Ekadashi, is the most important Ekadasi vrata observed as first Ekadashi. It falls on eleventh day in bright half of Ashad Maas. In 2013, Ashadi Ekadashi date is...
View ArticleChild Birth in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra (Pooram, Pubba)
What is the effect of child birth in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra (Pooram, Pubba)? Is Purva Phalguni Nakshatram good for child birth? The impact of baby birth on Purva Phalguni Nakshatra’s 1st Pada...
View ArticleDakshinayanam, Pitrayana: (Karka Sankraman, Karkataka Sankranti)
Dakshinayanam or Pitrayana is also referred as Karka Sankraman or Karkataka Sankranti. On this day, Sun enters into Karkataka (Karka) rashi (Cancer). In 2013, Dakshinayana starts on July 17 as per the...
View ArticleSimha Rashi Stotram: Prayer for Simha Raasi natives or Leo Zodiac sign
Simha Rashi or Leo Zodiac sign is the fifth rashi among 12 Rasi kootas in Hindu Astrology. For each Rashi there is one Nitya Parayana stotram (daily prayer) to chant daily. Magha Nakshatra, Pubba...
View ArticleAmara Paneeswarar Temple, Pariyur, Erode
Sri Amara Paneeswarar Temple is based in the residential area mentioned as Pariyur, in the district of Erode , in the state of Tamil Nadu in Southern India. The primary deity of this temple is...
View ArticleLakshmi Vratam 2013, Shaka Vratham: Ashada Shukravara Lakshmi Vrata
Lakshmi Vratam (Shaka vratham, Ashada shukravara lakshmi vrata) is observed on Fridays or Shukravar in Ashada masam. In 2013, Lakshmi Vrata (Lakshmi Vrata Arambham) starts on July 18 (Ashada Shudda...
View ArticleAshada Shukravara Puja in Mysore Chamundeshwari Temple, Ashada Fridays in...
Ashada Shukravara Puja in Mysore Chamundeshwari Temple is held during Fridays in Ashada month as per Kannada calendar. In 2013, Ashada Puja on Ashada Fridays dates – July 12, July 19, July 26, August...
View ArticleSayana Ekadasi Vrat Katha, Story of Dev Shayani Ekadashi
This article briefly tells the story of Sayana Ekadasi or vrat katha of Sayana Ekadashi which is observed on Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Ashada month. Sayana Ekadasi is also popular as Devsayani Ekadasi,...
View ArticleOver 2.5 Lakh devotees for Amarnath Yatra (by 17 July 2013)
There is a rough estimate of over 2.5 lakh devotees had visited Amarnath Temple (Amarnath Yatra) by 17 July 2013. The exact figures are not out yet. As of 14 July 2013, according to officials, over...
View ArticleDevsayani Ekadasi 2013, Devashayani Ekadashi, Shayana Ekadasi 2013
Devsayanai Ekadasi (Shayana Ekadasi, Tholi Ekadasi or Maha Ekadasi or Ashadi Ekadasi) is observed on Shukla paksha Ekadashi in Ashada month. In 2013, Devsayani Ekadashi date is July 19, Friday. This is...
View ArticleHow to observe Shayana Ekadashi Vrat: Dev Sayani Ekadasi vrat Procedure
How to observe Shayana Ekadashi Vrat, Dev Sayani Ekadasi vrat Procedure, Shayana Ekaashi Vrat Vidhi, how to do Devsayani Ekadashi Vrat puja? Shayana Ekadasi or Devshayani Ekadashi is observed on...
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