What you should know about Lord Shiva?
In Hinduism, there are many Gods and Goddesses. Among the several interesting facts related to Lord Shiva, the foremost interesting facts are that the Lord is The God Who’s Always High, The destructive...
View ArticleReligious Importance of Mahashivratri
India is well known globally as the land of festivals with its rich cultural heritage. Mahashivratri is an important Hindu festival that is totally dedicated to Lord Shiva – One of the trinity Gods of...
View ArticleVadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu (Thiruvallur)
Sri Vadaranyeswarar temple is located in the village named Tiruvalangadu, in the district of Thiruvallu, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The main deities of this temple are Vadaranyeswarar...
View ArticleRamakrishna Jayanti 2014, Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Jayanti 2014 date
Ramakrishna Jayanti, also popular as Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Jayanti, is a big festival for those who believe Hinduism and follow this way of life. In 2014, Ramakrishna Jayanti date is 3 March...
View ArticleChandra Darshan March 2014 (Falgun Month Chandra Darshanam)
March 2, 2014 is Chandra Darshan (Falguna 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 ArticleAmavasya, 1 March 2014 (Falgun, Magha Amavasya) (Maasi Amavasai)
Today, 1 March 2014 is Falguna Amavasya, Magha Amavasya, Maasi Amavasai. Amavasya Timings, 1 March 2014 Amavasai on March 1, 2014 begins at 4.50 PM on 28th February and ends at 1st March at 1.30 PM....
View ArticleDaily Panchangam March 2014 – Tithi, Nakshtram, Yogam, Shubh Muhurats in...
Daily Panchangam March 2014, Hindu daily calendar March 2014, gives daily Hindu astrology details like tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and shubha muhurathams and timings in this month. March 2014 coincides...
View ArticleUpset Hindus urge “Mara Hoffman” to withdraw Lord Ganesh swimwear
Upset Hindus have urged for the immediate recalling of swimwear carrying image of Lord Ganesh designed by New York (USA) based “Mara Hoffman”, calling it inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman...
View ArticleBiography of Namdev
Born in 1270 A.D. to a calico printer/ tailor, Damshet and his wife Gonai, in the village of Narasi-Bamani in Hingoli district of Maharashtra was Sant Namdev. Even Lord Pandurang is said to have swayed...
View ArticleGoddess Bhavani & Her consort Lord Shiva
Hindus have many gods and goddesses whom they worship. Each and every god has different names also. In Hindu mythology Goddess Bhavani is considered to be one of the ferocious goddesses. She represents...
View ArticleReligious Importance of Adinath Sampradaya
One can understand the tradition of Sampradaya essentially in two different but similar ways. Firstly, it indicates a custom of teaching, with a Guru belonging to a time-honored lineage, imparting...
View ArticleWorks of Abhinavagupta
One of India’s greatest philosopher, aesthetician, poet, dramatist, theologian and logician – an all rounder for time immemorial is Abhinavagupta. Born in a family of scholars and mystics, during his...
View ArticleMara Hoffman & Neiman Marcus withdraw Lord Ganesh swimwear after Hindus protest
New York (USA) based “Mara Hoffman” has removed swimwear carrying image of Hindu Lord Ganesh from its website within 24 hours after Hindus protested, calling it inappropriate. Product search with...
View ArticleMasik Durga Ashtami March 2014
Monthly Durgashtami March 2014 (Masik Durga Ashtami March 2014) is Phalgun Durgashtami. In March 2014, Maasik Durgashtami date is March 8, Saturday. It is a vrat dedicated to Goddess Durga. Masik...
View ArticleAyyappa Jayanthi 2014, Lord Ayyappan Jayanti on Panguni Uthiram or Painkuni...
Ayyappa Jayanthi, the Lord Ayyappan Jayanti, is observed on Painkuni Uthiram or Panguni Uthiram day which falls on Pournami or Full Moon day in Meena masam of Malayali calendar. In 2014, Ayyappa...
View ArticlePanguni Uthiram 2014, Panguni Uthiram in Tamil Nadu
Panguni Uthiram is one of the important Tamil festivals. It is celebrated during Panguni masam or Panguni month (March – April) during Uthiram nakshatra day. In 2014, Panguni Uthiram date is April 13....
View ArticleAmalaki Ekadasi 2014, Amalaki Ekadashi Vrata
Amalaki Ekadashi is observed on Shukla Paksha Ekadasi day in Falgun Month. In 2014, Amalaki Ekadashi date is March 12, Wednesday. Amalaki means the Indian Gooseberry tree (botanical name – Phyllanthus...
View ArticleAshwini Nakshatra 2014-2015 dates
Here are Ashwini Nakshatra 2014 dates. Ashwini nakshatra or Aswathi Nakshatra is the first nakshatra among 27 nakshatrams in Hindu Astrology. The dates are provided for Ashwini nakshatra natives...
View ArticleShanta Chaturthi, Shantha Chavithi Vrata
Shanta Chaturthi or Shantha Chavithi Vrata is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is observed on Shukla paksha Chavithi in Falguna month as per the traditional Telugu calendar. In 2014, Shanta Chavithi date...
View ArticlePutra Prapthi Ashtakam, Putraprapti Astakam Prayer to chant on Putraprapthi...
Putra Prapthi Ashtakam is the important stotra or prayer chanted during Putra Prapthi Vrata. This Ashtakam is written by Sri Mukkur Lakshmi Narasimhachariar. Putra Prapti Vratham is observed in...
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