Sri Sri Ravishankar’s thoughts on Upvaas (Fasting)
What is the meaning of Upvaas (fasting)? What food should we eat during these days? In different parts, people eat different things. When we eat too much then we feel sleepy. We get this feeling of...
View ArticleSita’s Agni Pravesha – Why Lord Sri Rama sent Sita to exile even though he...
Sita’s Agni Pravesha – Why Lord Sri Rama sent Sita to exile even though he knew fully well that Sita was very pure? Sri Rama sent Devi Sita to exile just by listening to the false gossip of a washer...
View ArticleThriprayar Ekadasi 2013, Triprayar Ekadashi Vrata
Triprayar Ekadasi or Thriprayar Ekadashi is observed on Ekadashi day in the Vrischikam month of Malayalam calendar. In 2013, Triprayar Ekadashi date is November 29. The festival is celebrated for 14...
View ArticleThunderstorm on Tripurantakam Balatripurasundari Devi Temple, Gopuram...
Due to a thunderstorm on Tripurantakam Balatripurasundari Devi Temple, Gopuram destroyed partially on 28 November 2013. Due to the heavy rains which have been lashing the villages and towns of Coastal...
View ArticleUtpatti Ekadashi Vrat Katha, Story of Utpanna Ekadashi
Utpatti Ekadashi Vrat Katha, Story of Utpanna Ekadashi, Utpatti Ekadashi story, Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat Katha… There is an interesting story in Bhavishyottara Purana. Arjuna asks Lord Sri Krishna about...
View ArticleUtpanna Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi, Procedure of Utpanna Ekadashi Pooja
How to observe Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat, Utpatti Ekadashi vrat Procedure, Utpanna Ekaashi Vrat Vidhi, how to do Utpatti Ekadashi Vrat puja? Utpatti or Utpanna Ekadashi is observed on eleventh day in dark...
View ArticleEkadashi, 29 November 2013 – Utpatti | Utpanna Ekadashi)
Today, 29 November 2013 is Ekadashi Vrat (Utpatti Ekadashi / Utpanna Ekadashi). It falls in Krishna Paksha in Kartik month for Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, and Kannada calendars. Utpatti Ekadashi Vrat...
View ArticleHamburg Museum showcasing Hindu Gods
A museum in Hamburg (Germany) is exhibiting images of various Hindu deities. A Special Exhibition of artworks titled “Pantheon of Indian Gods” at renowned Museum fur Volkerkunde will be on display till...
View ArticleSankashti December 2013, Sankashtahara Chaturthi
Sankashti December 2013, Sankashti Chaturthi December 2013 date, when is Sankashti Chaturthi in December 2013? Sankat Chaturthi, also known as Sankashti Chaturthi or Sankashta Hara Vinayaka Chaturthi,...
View ArticleEkadasi December 2013 dates, Ekadashi Vrata Fasting
Ekadasi in December 2013 are utmost meritorious. In December Ekadasi vrata dates are: December 13 & 28 / 29. Both these Ekadasi are observed in Margashirsha month as per Amavasyant Panchangams –...
View ArticleAmavasya December 2013 date, Time
Amavasya, No Moon day in December 2013 is known as Margashirsha Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendars. Amavasya December 2013 date is December 2. It falls in Kartik month as per Telugu, Kannada,...
View ArticleSomvati Amavasya Sankalp Mantra, Sankalpa Mantram to chant on Somavathi Amavasya
Somvati Amavasya is the most auspicious Amavasya day to worship Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Pitru Devatas or dead ancestors. Somavathi Amavasya, also known as Ama Somvar Vrata, was observed by King...
View ArticleSant Dnyaneshwar Samadhi Day
Sant Dnyaneshwar Samadhi Day is the day when Sant Dnyaneshwar, popular Saint from Maharashtra, had went into Samadhi. In 2013, Sant Dnyaneshwar Samadhi Day date is December 1. After having composed...
View ArticleSomvati Amavasya December 2013 (December 2)
Somvati Amavasya, Amasomvar Vrat, is an auspicious to perform Shiva Puja and many other pujas mentioned in the Scriptures. Somvati Amavasya is observed on the No Moon which falls on Somavar (Monday)....
View ArticleSomvati Amavasya, Amavas on Somavar: Importance & spiritual significance
Somvati Amavasya, the Amavas that falls on a Somvar (Monday), is considered as auspicious day for Hindu devotees. In 2013, Somvati Amavasya date: March 11, July 8 and December 2. Significance of...
View ArticleSomvati Amavasya Story, Vrat Katha, Legend
The story, vrat katha of Somvati Amavasya is associated with the daughter of a moneylender and a washerwoman… The story goes like this…. Once upon a time, a moneylender lived in a village with his...
View ArticleDaily Panchangam December 2013 – Tithi, Nakshtram, Yogam, Shubh Muhurats in...
Daily Panchangam December 2013, Hindu daily calendar December 2013, gives daily Hindu astrology details like tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and shubha muhurathams and timings in this month. December 2013...
View ArticleMargasira Maasa 2013-2014 in Kannada Calendar
Margasira maasa or Margashira month is the ninth month as per Kannada calendar. In 2013-2014, Margasira masam starts on 3 December and ends on January 1, 2014. Margasira month is considered as...
View ArticleChampa Sashti, Chamba Shashti
Champa Sashti, also known as Chamba Shashti, is a six-day festival celebrated from the first to sixth day during the Margashirsha mahina in Maharashtra. Champa Sashti 2012 festival starts on December...
View ArticleMagshar Month 2013-2014 in Gujarati Calendar
Magshar month is the 2nd month in Gujarati calendar followed in Gujarat. In 2013-2014, Magshar month starts on 3 December and ends on January 1, 2014.. Marathi calendar also follows the similar...
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