Vasanta Panchami at Basara Saraswati Temple
Vasanta Panchami heralds the advent of spring. This festival marks the first day of spring. In 2014, Vasanta Panchami date is February 4. Vasantha means the spring. Magh-Shukla Panchami, which...
View ArticleVasant Panchami 2014 Saraswati Puja Muhurat, Saraswati Pooja Muhurtham 2014
Here is the best time for Vasant Panchami 2014 Saraswati Puja or Saraswati Puja 2014 muhurat. It is an auspicious festival to perform Saraswati Puja. It is Observed on fifth day in Shukla Paksha of...
View ArticleVaruna Shashti 2014
Varuna Shashti, an auspicious day dedicated to Varuna (the God of rain). In 2014, Varuna Shashti date is February 5. It is observed on Magha Shukla Sashti, the sixth day during Magha masam in Andhra...
View ArticleBrahmotsavam in Purba Tirupati Sri Balaji Mandir, Betkuchi (Assam)
The annual Brahmotsavam & Sata Chandi homam organised by the Purba Tirupati Sri Balaji Mandir, Betkuchi on the mandir complex will be held from February 5 to 15. During the first five days...
View Articlee-Sevas at Arasavalli Temple
Now, you can book Sevas at Arasavalli Temple through online. The services at the Sun temple or the Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple at Arasavalli in the town are now available online, on the lines of...
View ArticleWhy is Lord Shiva called as Neelkantha?
Why is Lord Shiva called as Neelkantha? What is the story behind why Shiva became Neelakantha? The festival of maha shivratri is celebrated each year on 13th or 14th day of Phalguna or Maagha month in...
View ArticleHindu Trinity – Lord Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva
Etymologically trinity means three-in-one, where three entities create a universal totality. In Hindu Dharma, the existence of three Gods, Bramha, Vishnu, and Shiva forms the Trinity where God Bramha...
View ArticleVaigalnathar Temple, Tiruvaigal, Nagapattinam
Sri Vaigalnathar temple is located in the village named Tiruvaigal, in the district of Nagapattinam, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The main deity of this temple is Vaigalnathar (Shenbaga...
View ArticleWhy is Lord Shiva worshiped by Shaivites?
Lord Siva is worshipped down the ages as the creator and destroyer of this world. Chanting of the mantra ‘Om Nahma Shivaya’ while offering prayers with Bael or Bilva leaves, Dipa, camphor,...
View ArticleArogya Saptami 2014
Arogya Saptami is observed on Shukla Paksha Saptami in Magh month as per all major Hindu calendars in India. Arogya Saptami 2014 date is February 6. It is popular as Ratha Saptami or Surya Jayanti....
View ArticleKanchi Brahmotsavam 2014, Kanchipuram Kamakshi Ammal Temple Festival
Kanchi Kamakshi Brahmotsavam is held in Kanchipuram Kamakshi Ammal Temple during Maasi masam as per Tamil Calendar. It is the major festive celebrations at Kamakshi Astadasha Shakti Peetham. In 2014,...
View ArticleNarmada Jayanti at Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Khandwa
Narmada Jayanti at Khandwa Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is celebrated with utmost pomp and gaiety. In 2014, Narmada Jayanti date is February 6. In the afternoon, Narmada Jayanti (Narmada Janmotsava)...
View ArticleNanda Vrata, Nanda Saptami Vrata
Nanda Vrata (Nanda Saptami Vrata) is an auspicious day and vratha observed on Shukla Paksha Saptami in Phalguna Month among some communities in North India. In 2104, Nanda Vrata date is March 7. It is...
View ArticleKamda Saptami, Kamada Saptami Vrata
Kamda Saptami Vrat is observed in Shukla Paksha Saptami in Phalgun Month in North India. In 2014, Kamda Saptami date is March 7. The main purpose of observing this vrata is to get eternal happiness and...
View ArticleSurya Jayanti 2014, Magh Saptami 2014
Surya Jayanti, also known as Ratha Saptami or Saur Saptami or Achala Sapthami, is observed on Magh Shukla Saptami day. In 2014, Surya Jayanti date is February 6. This festival is popularly celebrated...
View ArticleNarmada Jayanti 2014
Narmada Jayanti, Narmada Janamdivas, is the birth anniversary or the first appearance of River Narmada on the Earth. In 2014, Narmada Jayanti date is February 6. Narmada Jayanti falls on Ratha Saptami,...
View ArticleMangesh Temple Jatra Mahotsav (Magh Mahotsav) in Goa
Mangesh Temple in Mangeshi village of P.O. Mardol, Goa is a famous Shiva Temple of the state. Jatra Mahotsav (Magh Mahotsav) is a popular festival celebrated at Mangeshi Temple. In 2014, Mangesh Temple...
View ArticleNo Diwali holiday in New York City schools, Hindus feel abandoned
Hindu community is heartbroken over New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio not declaring Diwali as a school holiday despite all out efforts by them. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement...
View ArticleIndo-Americans hail Satya Nadella’s appointment as Microsoft CEO
Indo-Americans have hailed the appointment of Hyderabad (India) born 46-year-old Satya Nadella as the third Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of world’s largest software firm Microsoft Corporation....
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...
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