Shiva Mahatmyam (Significance of Lord Shiva)
Lord Shiva, the chief deities of Hindu, is a paradoxical deity having many roles and immense power. Known by many different names like Sambhu, Samkara, Pasupati, Mahesa and Mahadeva, the devotees of...
View ArticleGnanapureeswarar Temple, Tiruvadishoolam
Sri Gnanapureeswarar temple is located in the village named Tiruvadishoolam, in the district of Kanchipuram, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The main deity of this temple is...
View ArticleMagha Masam 2014 in Telugu Calendar
Magh masam or Magh month (January – February) is the most auspicious month for devotees of Lord Shiva. Magh month is the 11th Hindu month. In 2014, Magha masam starts on 31 January and ends on 1 March...
View ArticleShiva Nandeeswarar temple, Tirukandalam, Thiruvallur
Sri Shiva Nandeeswarar temple is located in the village named Tirukandalam, in the district of Thiruvallur, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The main deity of this temple is Shiva...
View ArticleSomesar Temple, Keel Pazhayarai Vadadhali, Thanjavur
Sri Somesar temple is located in the village named Keel Pazhayarai Vadadhali in the district of Thanjavur, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The primary deity of this temple is Somesar (Lord...
View Article6 Dravyas for Shivalinga Abhishekam
In Hindu religious history, Puja is a one of the ways to please God by worshiping him through a particular procedure involving some steps. In this festival of Maha Shivarathri, it is actually the Puja...
View ArticleGuru Gobind Singh was a warrior, Can a saint also be a warrior?
Absolutely! Saints used to be warriors. Vishwamitra, Parshuram, etc. There are so many Rishis in Shrimad Bhagvatam who were warriors. Guru Gobindji raised this slogan, ‘Sant sipahi bano’ (a saint...
View ArticleHindus heartbroken over no Diwali holiday in Millburn schools
Hindu community is heartbroken over Millburn Township School District in New Jersey (USA) not including Diwali as a school holiday in its 2014-2015 school calendar despite all out efforts by them....
View ArticlePanchak February 2014
Panchak in February 2014 is from 1st February to 5th February. The beginning Nakshatra of Panchak is Dhanishta and the ending Nakshatra is Revati. In February 2014, Panchak begins at 11.48 PM on 31...
View ArticleLearning from our glorious past
We are all more or less proud of our past Indian civilization, but we actually do not know the real nature of that civilization. We cannot be proud of our past material civilization, which is now a...
View ArticleDaily Panchangam February 2014 – Tithi, Nakshtram, Yogam, Shubh Muhurats in...
Daily Panchangam February 2014, Hindu daily calendar February 2014, gives daily Hindu astrology details like tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and shubha muhurathams and timings in this month. February 2014...
View ArticleMahashivaratri 2014 at Srisailam Temple, Shivratri Brahmotsavam 2014 in...
The 11-day Mahashivaratri Brahmotsavam is celebrated with utmost gaiety and fervor in Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple. In 2014, Shivaratri annual Brahmotsavam will begin on February 20 and ends on...
View ArticleSankat Nashini Durga Puja
Sankat Nashini Durga Puja is an auspicious puja observed by Bengali communities in West Bengal, Odisha and some parts of Assam. In 2014, Sankat Nashini Durga Puja date is February 18, Tuesday. It falls...
View ArticleBhishma Ashtami 2014, Bheeshma Astami 2014 date
Bhishma Ashtami or Bhishmashtami is observed on Shukla paksha Ashtami in Magh month (January – February). In 2014, Bhishma Ashtami date is February 7. Bhishma is known as the Kuru Vamsa Pitamaha...
View ArticleVarad Chaturthi 2014, Varad Til Chaturthi in Magh Month
Varad Chaturthi or Varad Til Chaturthi, popularly known as Ganesh Jayanti or Tilkund Chaturthi, is believed as the birthday of Lord Ganesha. In 2014, Varad Chaturthi date is February 2. Mainly...
View ArticleTilkut Chaturthi, Maghi Tilkund Chaturthi
Tilkut Chaturthi, Maghi Tilkund Chaturthi, is observed on the fourth day of Magh Month (Magha Shukla Paksha Chaturthi) as per Marathi calendar (Amavasyant calendars). In 2014, Tilkut Chaturthi date is...
View ArticleChandra Darshan February 2014 (Magh Month Chandra Darshanam)
February 1, 2014 is Chandra Darshan (Magha Maasa Chandra Darshan). Chandra Darshan is the appearance of New Moon after Amavasya in Hindu month. It falls on the day following Amavasya (No Moon). Chandra...
View ArticleHindu Festivals in February 2014, Auspicious Days
Dates of important Hindu festivals in February 2014 and auspicious days in this month are listed here. February 2014 coincides with Magha month & Falgun month in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati...
View ArticleShashti Viratham February 2014
Sashti, Sashti Viratham in February 2014 is an auspicious one as it falls in Thai Masam (Thai month) in Tamil calendar. Sashti February 2014 date is January 5, Wednesday. Sashti is a viratham dedicated...
View ArticleVasantha Panchami 2014 at Vargal Saraswati Temple
Vasantha Panchami is a grand festival celebrated with utmost pomp and gaiety in Vargal Saraswati Temple. In 2014, Vasantha Panchami date is February 4. Vargal Vidya Saraswati Temple committee organises...
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