Agneeswarar Temple, Tirukollikadu, Tiruvarur
Sri Agneeswarar temple is located in the village named Tirukollikadu, in the district of Tiruvarur, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The cheif deity of this temple is Agneeswarar (Lord Shiva)...
View Article108 Sacred Names of Surya Deva in Brahma Purana
Brahma once recounted to the sages the one hundred and eight sacred names of Surya. The Brahma Purana lists these names and we reproduce them in nine groups of twelve names each. 1. Surya, Archana,...
View ArticleKing Indradyumna and Puri Jagannath Temple
In Satya Yuga there was a king named Indradyumna. He was a very powerful king as Indra himself. He was handsome, honest and truthful, learned in the shastras and the Vedas, and skilled in the use of...
View ArticleAviyoga Tritiya Vrata
Aviyoga Tritiya Vrata is an auspicious vrata observed by married women in almost all parts of India. It is performed on Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Margashirsha Month (Margashira Masam). This vrata is...
View ArticleMandar Shashti Vrata
Mandar Shashti Vrata is an auspicious austerity observed in Margashirsha Month. It is dedicated to Surya Deva (Sun God). It is observed on Shukla Paksha Sashti in Margashirsha Month. The major benefits...
View ArticleHari Tritiya (Sukruth Tritiya)
Hari Tritiya (Sukruth Tritiya) is observed in Shravan Month, on Shukla Paksha Tritiya. In 2013, Hari Tritiya date is August 9. It is also referred to as Hariyali Teej, Sindhara Teej, Singhara Teej...
View ArticleShravan Shukrawar Vrat, Friday Puja in Shravan Month
Shravan Shukrawar Vrat or Friday puja in Shravan month is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, mainly observed in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Andhra Pradesh. In 2013, Shravan...
View ArticleShravan Shukravar Puja 2013 starts in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka &...
Shravan Shukravar puja or Puja on Fridays in Shravan month is considered as highly auspicious vrat in many communities of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Shravan Shukravar Puja...
View ArticleSampada Sukravaram Nomu
Sampada Sukravaram Nomu is an auspicious vratham observed on Fridays in Shravana Masam, mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and some regions of Maharashtra. In 2013, Sampada Sukravaram Nomu dates are:...
View ArticleJivantika Mata Vrat begins (9 August 2013)
Today, 9 August 2013 Jivantika Mata vrat begins in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Jivantika Vrat (Jivati Puja, Jara Jeevantika Vrata) is observed on Shravan Shukravar (Fridays in Shravan Month) as per...
View ArticleAadi Pooram, 9 August 2013
Today, 9 August 2013 is Aadi Pooram, Andal Jayanti. It is celebrated widely in Tamil Nadu and some parts of Kerala and Karnataka. The Pooram Nakshatram day in Aadi month is also celebrated as Andal...
View ArticleMadhushravani Puja, 9 August 2013
Today, 9 August 2013 is Madhushravani Puja, Madhushrava Tritiya Vrat. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Shravan Month as per North Indian Hindi calendar. It is mainly observed in Bihar and...
View ArticleTulasi Pooja in Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple
Tulasi Pooja in Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple is a special festival celebrated at Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple. This is performed everyday after Mahapooja from the period Kartika Shuddha Padya to...
View ArticleFani Gauri Vratam 2013: Phani Gowri Puja on Nag Chaturthi & Nag Panchami
Fani Gauri Vratam or Phani Gowri Puja is the major ritual during Nag Chaturthi and Nag Panchami in Shravan month. ‘Phani’ means Naga or snakes and Gauri is Goddess Parvati. In 2013, Phani Gauri Puja...
View ArticleRaksha Panchami 2013, Rekha Panchami 2013
Raksha Panchami, also known as Rekha Panchami, is observed on the fifth day in second half during Shravan month. In 2013, Raksha Panchami date is August 25. It is believed that who missed to tie Rakhi...
View ArticleGaruda Panchami 2013, Garuda Panchami Vrata in 2013
Garuda Panchami Puja is a festival dedicated to Garuda, Lord Vishnus vehicle. In 2013, Garuda Panchami date is August 11. Garuda Panchami vrat is observed on Panchami during Shravan month. It is...
View ArticleNag Panchami Mantra, Naga Panchami Puja Procedure
Nag Panchami is an auspicious day to perform Naga Puja. It is observed in Shravan month & Nag Chaturthi in Kartik month. Here is Nag Panchami puja procedure & Mantras to chant during this vrat....
View ArticleNag Panchami Vrat Katha, Story of Naga Panchami Puja
Nag panchami vrat katha or the story associated with it is given here. During the Sarpayaga of King Janamejaya, the entire clan of Serpents was destroyed. Some Serpents went to Lord Brahma and...
View ArticleNagpanchami rituals or Naga Panchami Puja, Nagara Panchami Celebrations
Naga Panchami (Nag Panchami Puja, Nagula Panchami), is observed on Panchami during Shravan month (July – August). In 2013, Naga Panchami date is August 11. Nag Chaturthi upvaas 2013 date is August 10....
View ArticleGaruda Panchami Puja, Puja procedure of Garuda Panchami Vrata
Garuda Panchami puja is dedicated to Garuda or Garuthmantha. Puja procedure of this puja involves very easy steps. First of all, sanctify the pooja room and place Garuda photo. Draw five Rangoli...
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