Today, 26 June 2012, Vivasvat Saptami
Today, 26 June 2012 is Vivasvat Saptami. Vivasvat Saptami is an auspicious day dedicated to worship Lord Sun (Surya Bhagawan). It is believed as the first appearance day of Vivasvat Manu, the...
View ArticleBudh Ashtami June 2012
Budh Ashtami is a vrata dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Ashtami which falls on Budhvar (Wednesday) is observed as Budhashtami. In June 2012, Budhashtami date is June 27. It is Shukla Paksha Ashtami in...
View ArticleHelpline for Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims, YABs & QRTs
To help Amarnath Yatra yatris, Jammu & Kashmir Railway Police has set up a helpline, Yatri Assistance Booths (YAB) and Quick Reaction Teams (QRT). The Railways has set up a special helpline number...
View ArticleSri Sripada Vallabha Jayanthi, Shripad Shri Vallabha Jayanti
Sri Sripada Vallabha, also known as Shripad Shri Vallabha swamy, is believed as one of the divine incarnations of Lord Dattatreya (Dattavatara). Shripad Vallabha Jayanti is observed on Bhadrapad Shukla...
View ArticleGanesh Chaturthi 2012, Vinayaka Chavithi 2012, Ganesh Festival 2012
Vinayaka Chavithi or Ganesh Chaturthi festival is celebrated on Shukla paksha Chaturthi in Bhadrapad month. Vinayaka Chavithi 2012 date or Ganesh Chaturthi 2012 date is September 19. It is celebrated...
View ArticleMangala Gauri Vratam (Shravana Mangala Gowri Puja)
Mangala Gauri Puja or Mangal Gowri Vrata is observed on Shravan Mangalvars (Tuesdays during Shravan month). Mangala Gauri Vrat is dedicated to Goddess Mangala Gauri, who is popularly known as Goddess...
View ArticleVamana Dwadashi 2012 (Maha Dwadashi)
Vamana Dwadashi, also known as Maha Dwadasi, is observed on Ashada Shukla Dwadashi or the next day of Devsayani Ekadasi. Vamana Dwadashi 2012 date is July 1. Lord Vamana is the fifth avatar of Lord...
View ArticleAadi Masam 2012, Aadi Month 2012 dates in Tamil Calendar
Aadi masam or Aadi month is the fourth month in traditional Tamil calendar followed in Tamil Nadu. Aadi Masam 2012 begins on July 17 and ends on August 17. Aadi masam in 2011 was from July 17 to 16th...
View ArticleUsing Goddess Kali & other Gods as Combat Tools in SMITE (Online Video game):...
Hindus are upset at an online video action game SMITE being created by a Georgia (USA) developer in which the players assume the direct control of some Hindu gods. Its current list of Hindu gods...
View ArticleDevsayani Ekadasi 2012, Devashayani Ekadashi, Shayana Ekadasi 2012
Devsayanai Ekadasi (Shayana Ekadasi, Tholi Ekadasi or Maha Ekadasi or Ashadi Ekadasi) is observed on Shukla paksha Ekadashi in Ashada month. Devsayani Ekadasi 2012 date is June 30, Saturday. This is...
View ArticleSayana Ekadasi Vrat Katha, Story of Dev Shayani Ekadashi
This article briefly tells the story of Sayana Ekadasi or vrat katha of Sayana Ekadashi which is observed on Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Ashada month. Sayana Ekadasi is also popular as Devsayani Ekadasi,...
View ArticleDevpodhi Ekadashi 2012 date
Devpodhi Ekadashi, also known as Dev shayani Ekadasi or Harishayana or Ashadi Ekadasi, is the most observed Ekadashi among all 24 Ekadashi vrata. In 2012, Devpodhi Ekadasi date is June 30. It marks the...
View ArticleChaturmaas Vrat 2012, Chaturmas Vrata 2012 dates
Chaturmas Vrat or Chaturmaas Vrata or Chaturmasya Vratam, is the auspicious vrata observed for four holy months starting on Devsayan Ekadasi. Chaturmas Vrat 2012 begins on June 30 and ends on 24...
View ArticleAshadi Ekadasi 2012, Ashadhi Ekadashi
Ashadi Ekadasi, also spelt as Ashadhi Ekadashi, is the most important Ekadasi vrata observed as first Ekadashi. It falls on eleventh day in bright half of Ashad Maas. Ashadi Ekadashi 2012 date is June...
View ArticleChatur Mas Vrata Phalam: Merits of Chaturmasa Vratam
Merits of Chatur Mas Vrataare highly considerable; because of the period of vrata is 120 days i.e 4 months. The devotee who follows the basic rules and principles of Chatur Mas vrata will attain...
View ArticleBahuda Yatra 2012, Puri Jagannath Bahuda Jatra
Bahuda Yatra or Bahuda Jatra is one of the main events in Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra. It is the return festival of chariots. Bahuda Yatra 2012 date is June 29. Celebrated on the ninth day from Puri...
View ArticleVishnu Sahasranamam MP3 Download, Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram in MP3 Format
Vishnu Sahasranamam or Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram is the most popular prayer dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Here is the link to download Vishnu Sahasranamam in MP3 format. This stotram is popularly chanted...
View ArticleDeeparadhana Mantras, Slokas to chant during lighting diya or lamp
Deeparadhana or lighting a lamp or diya is an important tradition to follow during any puja or ritual. Devotees chant several mantras or slokas during Deepa aradhana. A Diya is symbol of Goddess...
View ArticleHow to observe Shayana Ekadashi Vrat: Dev Sayani Ekadasi vrat procedure
Shayana Ekadasi or Devshayani Ekadashi is observed on eleventh day in bright fortnight of Ashada maas. This article gives you a glimpse of Shayana Ekadasi vrat procedure and tells you how to observe...
View ArticlePandharpur Palki Yatra 2012 Live Telecast Online on Ashadi Ekadasi
Pandharpur Vittobha temple’s Waari & Palki Yatra 2012 live telecast and live online will be done on Ashadi Ekadasi festival on 30 June 2012. Ashadi Waari Palki Yatra to Pandharpur Vitthala temple...
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