Omnipotence of the Lord
Krishna can be in constant companionship with us because He is omnipotent. Therefore, He can be fully in touch with us by His words. His words and He are not different. That is omnipotence. Omnipotence...
View ArticleStory of Ganga Avataran, How Ganga River descended on Earth
The story of Ganga Avataranam, origin of River Ganga (Maata Ganga Devi) is mentioned in Puranas and many other ancient Hindu Scriptures. The legend is associated with Lord Shiva, King Bhagiratha and...
View ArticleReferences of Lord Narasimha in Puranas, Vedas
Lord Narasimha is known popularly known as the ‘Great Protector’. Narasimha is a significant avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. He is one of Hinduism’s most famous deities. He is been worshiped by Hindu...
View ArticleGita Jayanti 2013
Gita Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Bhagavad Gita, the most sacred and important Hindu scripture. In 2013, Gita Jayanti date is December 13. Gita Jayanti falls on Mokshada Ekadasi, Shukla Paksha...
View ArticleBenefits of chanting Ekadashi names
According to the Hindu religious scholars and pundits, “Once during Tapobhoomi Namishaaranya Thirth, eighty eight thousand rishis and Muni participated. Shri Ved Vyas, the chief Pandit Sutji was...
View ArticleMokshada Ekadashi 2013, Mauna Ekadasi Vrat 2013
13 December 2013 is Mokshada Ekadashi, Mauna Ekadasi. It is observed on Margashirsha Shukla Ekadasi, the eleventh day in the light fortnight of the Margashira month (November – December). Mokshada...
View ArticleGita Jayanti, 13 December 2013
December 13, 2013 is Gita Jayanti (Bhagvadgita Jayanti). It is the birth anniversary of Bhagavad Gita, the most sacred and important Hindu scripture. Gita Jayanti falls on Mokshada Ekadasi, Shukla...
View ArticleBhogi Significance and celebrations, How Bhogi is celebrated?
Bhogi is the first day of four-day Sankranthi festival in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Tamil people celebrated Bhogi as Bhogi Pongal. Bhogi Mantalu and Bhogi Pallu are the main ritual during Bhogi...
View ArticleLohri, 13 January 2014
Today, 13 January 2014 is Lohri Festival. It is celebrated on a day prior to Makara Sankranti festival. It is mainly celebrated in North Indian states like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and...
View ArticleBhogi Rituals, Customs and Bhogi Puja
Bhogi is the first day of 4-day Sankranthi festival in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. In Tamil Nadu, Bhogi is observed as Bhogi Pongal. For a grand celebration of Bhogi, all houses are...
View ArticleGangasagar Mela 2014: Ganga Sagar Mela, Ganga Snan during Makar Sankranti
Gangasagar Mela or Ganga Sagar Fair is the largest mela in West Bengal. Gangasagar Mela is observed during Makar Sankranthi. In 2014, Ganga Sagar Mela starts on January 12 and ends on January 14. The...
View ArticlePradosh January 2014 dates
Pradosh or Pradosha vrata is very auspicious vratham dedicated to Lord Shiva. Pradosha puja is observed at evening time on Trayodashi or 13th day in Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha of every Hindu...
View ArticleBhogi Pallu (Bhogi Pandlu, Bhoda Pandlu), showered on the heads of children
“Bhogi Pandlu” is a special ritual to be performed on the day of Bhogi. On Bhogi, the children are dressed up with new dresses. They are given Aarti and Bhogi Pandlu (Bhogi Pallu – a special mixture of...
View ArticleSri Andal Kalyanam in Srirangam on Bhogi Pongal
Andal Kalyanam is a popular ritual observed in Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple on Bhogi Pongal (last day of Dhanurmasam celebrations). In 2014, Andal Kalyanam date is January 13/14. Goddess Andal...
View ArticleFocus on Your Work, You can win the World
You can win the world by just focusing on your work.. just by concentrating on what you are doing presently. Being completely absorbed in the moment, you can understand any sort of tough issues with a...
View ArticleSom Pradosh, 13 January 2014
Today, 13 January 2014 is Som Pradosha Puja, Pradosham Shiva Pooja. As it falls on Monday (Somavara), it is also referred to as Som Pradosha Vrata. It falls on Trayodashi in Shukla Paksha in Paush...
View ArticleWhen is Bhogi 2014, 13 January or 14 January
When is Bhogi – 13|14 January 2014? In 2014, Bhogi festival date landed in confusion that some of the panchanga karthas stating the date of Bhogi as 13 January and the TTD Panchangam and other...
View ArticleMagh Bihu 2014, Bhogali Bihu 2014 or Maghar Domahi 2014 in Assam
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu or Maghar Domahi, is a harvest festival of Assam. It is equivalent of Makar Sankranti or Pongal and celebrated in Magh Month. In 2014, Magh Bihu date is January...
View ArticleKanuma 2014, Kanuma Festival during Sankranthi in Andhra Pradesh
Kanuma festival is the third day of four-day Sankranthi festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh. In 2014, Kanuma date is January 15. Govardhana Puja or Go puja (worship of cows) is the major ritual...
View ArticleMakar Sankranti Puja 2014 time, Sankranti Pooja Muhurat 2014
Makar Sankranti Puja 2014 time, sankranti pooja muhurat 2014 is given here. Makar Sankranti puja – observing oil bath; preparing special recipe (Kheer / Khichdi), and offering naivedya to Lord Surya...
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