Varalakshmi Vratam Sankalpam for Americans: How to do Varalaxmi Puja...
Varalakshmi Vratam Sankalpam for Americans is different from Indian Varalaxmi puja sankalpam. Samkalpam is the procedure of Puja which describes the place, time and performer of the Vratham....
View ArticleVaralakshmi Vratha Katha in Telugu: Story of Varalakshmi Vratam in Telugu
Varalakshmi Vratam, the most popular vratam dedicated to Goddess Varalakshmi, is observed on the Friday or Shukravaram which comes before Shravana Purnima or Full Moon day in Shravana masam. The story...
View ArticleVaralakshmi Vratham, 27 July 2012 (Today)
Today, 27 July 2012 is Varalakshmi Vratham (Varmahalakshmi Puja). It is widely observed in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Orissa, and many other parts of North India. In Kerala,...
View ArticleLondon Olympics Sand Sculpture
Tarani Prasad Misro has made a beautiful sand sculpture on the occasion of London Olympics 2012 opening ceremony. Tarani is one of the noted sand sculptors of India. London will be hosting Olympics...
View ArticleRakhi Festival 2012, Raksha Bandhan Festival 2012 date
Rakhi festival or Raksha Bandhan celebrated the eternal love and affection of brother and sister. Raksha Bandhan 2012 or Rakhi festival 2012 date is August 2. It was on 13th August in 2011. Rakhi...
View ArticleEase off your thinking
It’s tempting, when you don’t know what to do, when you don’t have an immediate answer, to try to force the issue. You try harder, think faster, attempt to figure things out, and struggle to come up...
View ArticlePavitra Ekadashi 2012: Putrada Ekadasi, Pavitropana Ekadasi 2012 date
Pavitra Ekadashi or Pavitropana Ekadasi, also known as Putrada Ekadasi, is observed on Ekadashi in Shukla Paksha of Shravan Month as per all lunar calendars of India. Pavitra Ekadashi 2012 or...
View ArticleAsha Dashami, Shravana Dasami dedicated to Parvati Devi
Asha Dashami is the festival observed on Shukla Dashami in Sravana maas. In 2012, Asha Dashami date is July 28. Asha Dashami is dedicated to Asha Devi, a manifestation of Parvati Devi. On Asha Dashami...
View ArticleDamodara Dwadashi in Shravan Month
Damodar Dwadasi or Damodara Dwadashi is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu and observed on 12th day in Shukla Paksha (bright half) of Shravan month as per all lunar calendars of India. Damodara...
View ArticlePanchak in August 2012
Panchak is a period of five days or tithis or Nakshatras during the transition of Sun from Kumbha rashi to Meena Rashi. Panchak in August 2012 begins on 3 August and ends on 7 August. It starts at 8.55...
View ArticleAdhik Maas 2012, Adhika Bhadrapada Month in 2012
Adhik Maas (Adhika masam) is an extra month which comes in Lunar Hindu Calendar (both – Amavasyant & Purnimant Panchangams) for every 28 to 36 months. In 2012, Adhik month comes as Adhik Bhadrapad...
View ArticlePavitrotsavam 2012 in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, Shravana Masa...
Pavitrotsavam or Shravana Pavitrotsav is held in TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam) Venkateshwara Temple from July 28 to July 31. Pavitrotsavam in Shravana masam is held for four days. During the...
View ArticleTypes of Rakhis for Rakshabandhan Festival
Rakhi is a thread which is bound on the wrist of the brothers by their sisters on the eve of Rakshabandhan. Rakshabandhan is the day which promotes the love and affection of brothers and sisters. On...
View ArticleRakhi Puja Thali: Rakshabandhan Pooja Thali Preparation
How to prepare Rakhi Pooja Thali or Rakshabandhan Puja Thali? Preparation of Puja Thali is an important aspect during Rakhi festival. Sister ties rakhi to brothers hand and seeks blessings from him. He...
View ArticleRakhi Special Train from Lucknow to Delhi
Rakhi Special Train from Lucknow to Delhi will be run by Northern Railway to clear the extra rush of passengers during Raksha Bandhan 2012. The special train will start from Lucknow at 9.15 PM on...
View ArticleIRCTC launches Special Tour Packages: Dakshin Darshan & Uttar Darshan...
Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Wednesday announced two special tour packages — Dakshin Darshan covering Goa and south India and Uttar Darshan covering tourists’...
View ArticleWorld’s Biggest idol of Saibaba at Machilipatnam, AP
54-feet idol of Nagasai is the biggest idol of Shirdi Saibaba. Built at Machilipatnam in Krishna district Andhra Pradesh, Nagasai Temple holds the record highest idol of Saibaba in the world. This...
View Article29 July 2012, Ekadasi (Pavitropana Ekadasi)
Today, 29 July 2012 is Ekadasi Vrat. It is known as Putrada Ekadasi, Pavitropana Ekadasi or Pavitra Ekadashi vrat. It falls in Shukla Paksha of Shravan Month. Pavitra Ekadasi Vrat Katha (Story of this...
View ArticleSama Veda Uapakarma Procedure 2012, Sama Vedi Avani Avittam Puja Procedure...
Sama Veda Upakarma or Sama Vedi Avani Avittam is observed by Samaveda Brahmins in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Sama Veda Upakarma 2012 date is 17 September 2012 in Drik Panchangams...
View ArticleHayagriva Jayanti 2012, Lord Hayagreeva Jayanthi
Hayagriva Jayanti or Hayagreeva Jayanthi, also known as Hayagriva Uthpaththi, is the day to celebrate the birthday of Lord Hayagriva, the god of wisdom and knowledge as per Hinduism. Hayagriva Jayanti...
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