Shaka Vrata in Chaturmas Vrat
Shaka Vrata is the 1st month in Chaturmas vrat, four holy months in Hinduism. In 2013, Shaka Vrata begins on July 19 and ends on August 17. Shaka Vrata is observed for one month, which begins on 11th...
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Tula Rashi or Thula rasi (Libra Zodiac sign) is the seventh among 12 Rasi kootas in Hindu Astrology. For each Rashi there is one Nitya Parayana stotram (daily prayer) to chant daily. Chittha Nakshatra...
View ArticleChild Birth in Hasta Nakshatra (Hastham, Atham)
What is the effect of child birth in Hasta Nakshatra (Hastham, Atham)? Is Hasta Nakshatram good for child birth? The impact of baby birth on Hasta Nakshatra’s 1st Pada (Quarter), 2nd Pada, 3rd Pada and...
View ArticleRunamochana Ganapati, Ganesha as Remover of Debts
Runamochana Ganapati is the twenty fifth of the 32 forms of Lord Ganapati. Lord Ganesha is one of the most popular Hindu God worshipped in India and is believed to be the remover of all obstacles in...
View ArticleTholi Ekadashi (Pedda Ekadashi)
Tholi Ekadashi, Pedda Ekadashi is Devashayana Ekadashi Vrat observed in Ashada Masam. In 2013, Tholi Ekadashi date is July 19. It is popular as ‘Tholi Ekadashi’ or ‘Pedda Ekadashi’ in Andhra Pradesh...
View ArticleSakala bhuvaneswarar Mekalambika Temple, Tirumeeyachur, Tiruvarur
Sri Sakalabhuvaneswarar-Mekalambika temple is located in the village named Tirumeeyachur, in the district of Tiruvarur, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The primary deity of this Shrine is...
View ArticleVrischika Rashi Stotram, Prayer for Vruschika Rasi natives or Scorpio Zodiac...
Vrischika Rashi or Scorpio zodiac sign is the eighth among 12 Rasi kootas in Hindu Astrology. For each Rashi there is one Nitya Parayana stotram (daily prayer) to chant daily. Visakha Nakshatra 4th...
View ArticleChild Birth in Swati Nakshatra (Chothi)
What is the effect of child birth in Swati Nakshatra (Chothi)? Is Swathi Nakshatram good for child birth? The impact of baby birth on Swathi Nakshatra’s 1st Pada (Quarter), 2nd Pada, 3rd Pada and 4th...
View ArticlePandharpur Palki Yatra 2013 Live Telecast Online on Ashadi Ekadasi
Pandharpur Vittobha temple’s Waari & Palki Yatra 2013 live telecast and live online will be done on Ashadi Ekadasi festival on 19 July 2013. Ashadi Waari Palki Yatra to Pandharpur Vitthala temple...
View Article19 July 2013, Shayana Ekadashi, Devsayani Ekadashi, Tholi Ekadashi
Today, 19 July 2013 is Shayana Ekadashi, Devshayani Ekadashi, Tholi Ekadashi, Ashadi Ekadashi, Pandharpur Waari Yatra. This Ekadasi marks the beginning of four holy months in Hinduism (Chaturmas...
View ArticleChaturmas Vrata Niyama: Rules & Codes of Chatur Mas Vratam
Even though there is no strict and hard rule and code to observe Chaturmas Vrata. But some devotees observe the vrata by setting certain niyama (rules) themselves. Here is the list of Chatru Mas Vrata...
View ArticleChaturmasya Vrata in Sringeri Sharada Peetham
The 36th Peetadhipathi of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji will be observing his 39th Chaturmasya Vratha in this Vijaya Samvatsara in...
View ArticleAshadi Ekadashi Pandharpur Yatra, 19 July 2013
Today, 19 July 2013 is Ashadi Ekadashi Pandharpur Waari Yatra. Pandharpur Yatra (Pandhapur Palki Yatra or Pandharpur Ashadi Ekadasi Waari Yatra) is the most famous pilgrimage to Lord Vithoba Temple...
View ArticleChaturmas Vrat begins (Chaturmasya Vratham)
Today, 19 July 2013 Chaturmas Vrat begins. Chaturmas Vrat is an auspicious vrata observed for four holy months in Hindu Dharma. It begins on Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Ashada Month (Devshayani Ekadashi)...
View ArticleShani Pradosha Vrata, 20 July 2013
20 July 2013 is Shani Pradosha Vrata, Pradosham Shiva Pooja. As it falls on Saturday (Shanivara), it is also referred to as Shani Pradosha Vrata. It falls on Trayodashi in Shukla Paksha in Ashada Month...
View ArticleChild Birth in Vishakha Nakshatra (Visaakam)
What is the effect of child birth in Vishakha Nakshatra (Visaakam)? Is Vishakha Nakshatram good for child birth? The impact of baby birth on Vishakha Nakshatra’s 1st Pada (Quarter), 2nd Pada, 3rd Pada...
View ArticleViruppan Thirunal (Chithirai Ther) at Srirangam Temple
Viruppan Thirunal (Chithirai Ther) is a grand festival in Panguni Month of Tamil calendar. This is a temple festival to purify the professional blemishes. Viruppan Thirunal is named after the...
View ArticleArdranandakari Tritiya Vrata
Ardranandakari Tritiya Vrata is an auspicious austerity dedicated to the divine couple – Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is observed on any Tritiya (Thadiya), 3rd day in Shukla Paksha or Krishna...
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 Article12 Houses in Horoscope (Meaning of Twelve Bhavas in Vedic Astrology)
According to Vedic Astrology, there are 12 celestial houses of 30 degrees called the 12 Rashis or constellations. When the Earth rotates on its axis, the Rashis will ascend on the sky on the eastern...
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