Raksha Bandhan Legend: Reference of Rakhi Festival in Bhavishya Puran
The legend of Raksha Bandhan mentioned in Bhavishya Puran refers to a Sura-Asur Yudh (war between Gods and demons). King Brutra, the powerful demon king, was attacking the Gods army with a furious...
View ArticleRaksha Bandhan in Mahabharat, Reference of Rakhi Festival in Mahabharata
Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Festival) is also mentioned in Mahabharat. Dharmaraj or Yudhistira, the elder brother among Pandavas, asked Lord Krishna to refer him a ritual to protect himself, his family and...
View ArticleAmarnath Yatra 2012 concludes on August 2
Amarnath Yatra, the most auspicious yatra or pilgrimage for Hindus, will be concluded on Rakhi Purnima or Raksha Bandhan day. Amarnath Yatra 2012 ends on August 2. Yatra to Amarnath Shivling or natural...
View ArticleRakhi Pournami Legend: Raksha Bandhan story of Goddess Laxmi and King Bali
Rakhi Pournami festival has various legends in Puranas and other sacred texts. Raksha Bandhan is also associated with the story of Goddess Laxmi and King Bali, who was a great devotee of Lord Sri Maha...
View ArticleRakhi Festival reference in History: Raksha Bandhan in History
Rakhi Festival, Raksha Bandhan is the festival celebrated by brothers and sisters as the indication of their great relationship. Rakhi Festival has its great reference in history. The legend of King...
View ArticleRaksha Bandhan (Rakhi Purnima, Rakhi festival): August 2, 2012 Thursday
Today, 2 August 2012 is Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Purnima, Rakhi festival). It is one of the biggest festivals in Hinduism. Raksha bandhan is celebrated on Shravan Purnima, the Full Moon day in Shravan...
View ArticleAvani Avittam (Upakarma) Mantras 2012 with Sankalpam & Procedure in Tamil &...
Avani Avittam (Upakarma) mantras for 2012 Yagnopavitha dharana is given here along with the Sankalpam and the procedure in Tamil & English. It is called as Jandhyala Purnima by Telugu, Janai...
View ArticleRakshabandhan 2012 wishes: Hindupad wishes Happy Rakhi Festival
Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi, the holy symbol of sacred bond between sister and brother, will be celebrated on August 2nd in 2012. Hindupad wishes all the readers and Hindus a Happy Rakshabandhan and Happy...
View ArticleRakshabandhan Mantra: Mantram to recite while tying Rakhi
Rakshabandhan mantra or the mantram or sloka to recite while tying Rakhi is associated with the legend of King Bali and Goddess Laxmi about Raksha Bandhan. Sisters recite Rakshabandhan mantra while...
View ArticleAdhik bhadrapad Month 2012 in North India
Adhik Bhadrapad Month 2012 in North Indian Hindi calendar begins on August 3 and ends on August 31, 2012. Adhik Maas is an extra month which comes in Lunar Hindu Calendar (both: Amavasyant &...
View ArticleAdhika Masa: What is Adhika Masa & when Adhik Month comes
What is Adhika masa? When Adhik month or extra lunar month comes in Hindu Astrology? Here is a good article about Adhika masa published in Bangalore Mirror. The article briefly discusses the time of...
View ArticleUndralla Thaddi 2012, Vundralla Thaddhe Gauri Puja
Undralla Thaddi or Vundralla thadiya is a festival celebrated in South India, especially in Andhra Pradesh. Undralla Thaddi 2012 date is October 2. It is observed on the third day in Krishna Paksha,...
View ArticleAadi Karthigai 2012 (Aadi Krithigai), Festival dedicated to Lord Muruga
Aadi Karthigai (Aadi Krithiga), is an important festival dedicated to Lord Muruga. It is celebrated on Krithigai nakshatra day in Aadi month of Tamil calendar. The Skanda Purana describes the legend...
View ArticleUS National Institutes of Health video reveals “Science behind Yoga”
United States National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of the world’s foremost medical research centers, has released a video which reveals “science behind yoga”. An NIH release announcing this has...
View ArticleWhat are the Vedas?
What are the Vedas? The Sanskrit verbal root of Veda can be interpreted variously, but the purport is finally one. Veda means knowledge. Any knowledge you accept is Veda, for the teachings of the Vedas...
View ArticleAuspicious dates in 2012 for Cesarean deliveries, When to deliver a baby in...
Hindupad is receiving number of queries on shubh muhurats for Cesarean deliveries in 2012. We have found some auspicious dates in 2012 during when pregnant women can deliver babies. This list of good...
View ArticleBhim Chandi Jayanti 2012
Bhim Chandi Jayanti is observed on Dwitiya in Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapad Month in North Indian Hindi calendar, just a couple days after Shravan Purnima. In 2012, Bhimchandi Jayanti date is August 4....
View ArticleMaha Sankashti August 2012, Sankatahara Chaturthi in August 2012
Sankatahara Chaturthi in August 2012 is known as Maha Sankashti or Maha Sankata Nivarana Chaturthi. Sankata Chavithi that falls before a fortnight (15 days) of Ganesh Chaturthi is very auspicious to...
View ArticleBol Choth 2012, Bol Chauth Vrat during Shravan Month in Gujarat
Bol Choth or Bol Chouth puja or Bahula Chauth vrat is observed on Chauth or Chaturthi day in Vad Paksh or Bahula paksh of Shravan month in Gujarat and some Western and Northern parts of India. Bol...
View Article5 August 2012 Sankashti Chaturthi Moonrise Time, Today Chandrodayam Time
Sankashti chaturthi in August 2012 Moonrise timing or Chandrodaya time in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, Delhi, Lucknow, Nathdwara, Jaipur, Varanasi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mysore, Hyderabad, Nashik,...
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