Madhushravani Festival (Madhusravani Puja)
Madhushravani Festival or Madhu Sravani Puja is a main festival observed in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and some other North Indian regions. Madhushravani is celebrated in Shravani Month (July – August) for...
View ArticleSawan Somvar Vrat Shiva Puja procedure during shravan somvar
Here is the detailed guide for Sawan Somvar Vrat Shiva Puja procedure. Sawan Somvar Vrat or Shravan somvar vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on Mondays in Sawan mahina. Devout Hindus perform...
View ArticleMangala Gauri Puja Procedure, Mangala Gouri Vratha Vidhanam
Here is Mangala Gauri Puja procedure or Mangala Gouri Vratha Vidhanam in English. Mangala Gauri Puja or Mangal Gouri Vratham is the special vratham observed by recently married women for first five...
View ArticleWhy Varalakshmi Vratham is observed in Shravan Month: Relation between...
Why Varalakshmi Vratam is observed in Shravan month? This is the question asked by a visitor. I have searched it in some scriptures. I got the answer, here it is. Shravan month is named after the Janm...
View ArticleSravana Somavaram Puja in Srisailam Temple
Sravana somavaram (Mondays in Shravana masam) is an auspicious day for Shiva Puja. It is observed with utmost fervor in Srisailam temple which is dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna swamy (Shiva). Not only...
View ArticleBudh Pujan in Shravan Month
Budh Pujan, a vrat dedicated to Lord Budha (Planet Mercury) of Navagrahas, is observed on Budhwar (Wednesdays) in Shravan Month. In 2012, Budh Pujan dates are: July 25, August 1, August 8 & August...
View ArticleShravan Guruvar Puja, Brihaspati Puja in Shravan Month
Brihaspati Puja or Guru graha Puja is the main ritual performed on Shravan Guruvar (Thursday in Shravan month). It is observed mainly in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and some other North Indian states....
View ArticleVittal Pujan on Budhvar in Shravan Month
Budhvar (Wednesdays) in Shravan month is dedicated to Lord Vittal (Vithala of Pandharpur). In 2012, Shravan Vithala Pujan dates are: July 25, August 1, August 8 & August 15. Vittal Pujan is...
View ArticleDurva Ganapati Poojan 2012, Durva Ganapati Vrata in 2012
Durva Ganapati Poojan (Durva Ganapati Vrata, Durva Ganesh Chaturthi) is vrata dedicated to Lord Ganapati. In 2012, Durva Ganapati Vrata date is July 22/23. It is observed on Chaturthi day of Shukla...
View ArticleFani Gauri Vratam 2012: Phani Gowri Puja on Nag Chaturthi & Nag Panchami
Fani Gauri Vratam or Phani Gowri Puja is the major ritual during Nag Chaturthi and Nag Panchami in Shravan month. ‘Phani’ means Naga or snakes and Gauri is Goddess Parvati. In 2012, Phani Gauri Puja...
View ArticleNaga Chaturthi Upvaas 2012
Naga Chaturthi upvaas vrat is observed a day prior to Nag Panchami festival. It is dedicated to Naga Devtas (Serpent Gods & Goddesses). In 2012, Naga Chaturthi Upvaas date is July 22, Sunday. It is...
View ArticleGaruda Panchami 2012, Garuda Panchami Vrata in 2012
Garuda Panchami Puja is a festival dedicated to Garuda, Lord Vishnus vehicle. Garuda Panchami 2012 date is July 23. Garuda Panchami vrat is observed on Panchami during Shravan month. It is widely...
View ArticleNagpanchami rituals or Naga Panchami Puja, Nagara Panchami Celebrations
Naga Panchami (Nag Panchami Puja, Nagula Panchami), is observed on Panchami during Shravan month (July – August). Naga Panchami 2012 date is July 23. Nag Chaturthi upvaas 2012 date is July 22. In...
View ArticleGaruda Panchami Puja, Puja procedure of Garuda Panchami Vrata
Garuda Panchami puja is dedicated to Garuda or Garuthmantha. Puja procedure of this puja involves very easy steps. First of all, sanctify the pooja room and place Garuda photo. Draw five Rangoli...
View ArticleNag Panchami Mantra, Naga Panchami Puja Procedure
Nag Panchami is an auspicious day to perform Naga Puja. It is observed in Shravan month & Nag Chaturthi in Kartik month. Here is Nag Panchami puja procedure & Mantras to chant during this vrat....
View ArticleNag Panchami Vrat Katha, Story of Naga Panchami Puja
Nag panchami vrat katha or the story associated with it is given here. During the Sarpayaga of King Janamejaya, the entire clan of Serpents was destroyed. Some Serpents went to Lord Brahma and...
View ArticleShukla Yajur Shravani 2012
Shukla Yajur Shravani is observed in Shravan month by some Brahmin communities in Maharashtra, Goa, and some parts of Gujarat. In 2012, Shukla Yajur Shravani date is July 23. In 2012, Shukla Yajur...
View Article23 July 2012, Nag Panchami
23 July 2012 is Nag Panchami, Nagula Panchami, Nagara Panchami. It is a day which is auspicious for Naga Puja, worship of Serpent Gods & Goddesses. Garuda Panchami is also observed today. It falls...
View ArticleMangala Gouri Puja 2012: Mangala Gowri Vratham
Here are Mangala Gouri Puja 2012 dates. Mangala Gouri Puja ( Mangal Gowri Vratam or Shravan Mangalvar Vrat) is the most observed austerity falls on Mangalvar in Shravan month (August). Mangala Gouri...
View ArticleMangala Gauri Puja Procedure, Mangala Gouri Vratha Vidhanam
Here is Mangala Gauri Puja procedure or Mangala Gouri Vratha Vidhanam in English. Mangala Gauri Puja or Mangal Gouri Vratham is the special vratham observed by recently married women for first five...
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