Durga Navratri Festival in Ancient Times: Navadurga Puja
According to some scriptures, in ancient times, Durga Navratri festival was a special festival for the Kshatriyas. The four-month long monsoon season was a critical time to perform any type of military...
View ArticleRandhan Chhath 2012, Randhan Chhat in Gujarati Shravan Month
Randhan Chhath or Randhan Chhat is observed on the previous day of Sheetala Satam Vrat in Gujarati Shravan month. It is not a vrat to observe but the preparation day for Sheetala Satam Vrat Puja....
View ArticleRaksha Panchami 2012, Rekha Panchami 2012
Raksha Panchami, also known as Rekha Panchami, is observed on the fifth day in second half during Shravan month. Raksha Panchami 2012 date is August 6. It is believed that who missed to tie Rakhi or...
View ArticleNag Pancham 2012 in Gujarat
Nag Panchami Vrat or Naga Pancham Puja is the festival dedicated to Naga Devatas (Serpent Gods) during Shravan month in Gujarat. In 2012, the date of Nag Panchami is August 6. Sawan Krishna Paksha...
View ArticleHal Sashti Vrat 2012
Hal Sashti Vrat (Har Chhath Pujan) is observed mainly in North India. In 2012, Hal Sashti Vrat date is August 8. It falls on Sixth day after Shravan Purnima (Raksha Bandhan festival), Shukla Paksha...
View ArticleGoga Panchami 2012
Goga Panchami is observed on the fifth day following Rakshabandhan festival (Shravan Purnima) mainly in North India. In 2012, Goga Panchami date is August 6. This festival (vrat) is associated with the...
View ArticleChandra Sashti Vrat 2012
Chandra Sashti Vrat is observed on sixth day following Rakshabandhan (Rakhi Festival), Shukla Paksha Sashti in Bhadrapada Month in North Indian Hindi calendars. In 2012, Chandra Sashti Vrat date is...
View ArticleKrishna Janmashtami Puja Muhurat 2012, Janmashtami Puja Time
Always there will be a controversy in celebrating Janmashtami. Krishna Janmashtami Puja Muhurat or best time of pujan for 2012 is given here. In 2012, Sri Krishna Janmashtami Krishna Janmashtami is on...
View ArticleWe stand in solidarity with Sikhs in wake of Wisconsin Sikh Temple shooting:...
Hindus have condemned the mass shooting at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin (USA) on August five and offered condolences to the victims. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said:...
View ArticleJyeshta Gauri Pujan 2012: Gowri Avahan Puja, Gouri Visarjan
Jyeshta Gauri Pujan, Gowri Puja during Bhadrapad month in Maharashtra, is observed for three days – Gauri Avahan, Gauri Pujan, and Gauri Visarjan. Jyeshta Gauri Pujan begins with Gauri Avahan puja and...
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 ArticleSpecial Trains to Dwarka during Janmashtami Festival
Rajkot division of the Western Railway will run special trains to Dwarka during Janmashtami festival for three days starting from August 8, 2012. As per the official sources, the trains will depart...
View ArticlePithori Amavasya 2012 (Pitori Amavas)
Pithori Amavasya or Pitori Amavas is the festival observed on the Amavasya (No Moon day) during Bhadrapad month or Bhadra month. In 2012, Pithori Amavasya date is August 17. In 2012, it is Adhik...
View ArticleSri Krishna Janmashtami in Udupi Krishna Temple
Sri Krishna Janmashtami, birthday of Lord Sri Krishna, is the most jubilant occasion to watch in world famous Udupi Sri Krishna temple. Extravaganza of Sri Krishna Leelotsav in Sri Krishna Math...
View ArticleSri Krishna Janmashtami 2012 in Juhu ISKCON Temple Mumbai
Sri Krishna Janmashtami in Juhi ISKCON Temple, Mumbai, will be celebrated with utmost pomp and gaiety by thousands of devotees. Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2012 date is 10th August and the celebrations in...
View ArticleJanmashtami 2012 Celebrations Live from Dwarka Dwarkadhish Temple, Gujarat
Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2012 celebrations live online from Dwarka Dwarkadhish Temple of Gujarat is brought to you on 9 & 10 August 2012 by the official website of Dwarkadhish temple in association...
View ArticleKrishna Janmashtami celebrations in ISKCON Temple Hyderabad
Janmashtami 2012 celebrations in ISKCON temple, Hyderabad, will be held on August 9 & 10 . In three branches of ISKCON located in Hyderabad celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami on August 10 this year....
View ArticleSri Krishna Janmashtami Puja 2012 celebrations live online from ISKCON Temple...
Now you can watch Sri Krishna Janmashtami puja celebrations in ISKCON temple of Bangalore live online. Janmashtami 2012 celebrations will start on August 9 and continue till August 11. With the...
View ArticleAarti Kunj Bihari Ki MP3 Download, Sri Krishna Aarti MP3 Song
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki is the Aarti of Shri Kunj Bihariji. Kunj Bihari is one of the thousand names of Lord Krishna. Here you can download Aarti Kunj Bihari ki (Sri Krishna Aarti) bhajan in MP3 format....
View Article24 Avatars of Vishnu: 24 incarnations of Lord Vishnu
As per the Puranas and other sacred scriptures, Lord Vishnu incarnated 24 times in 24 avatars. These also include the popular 10 incarnations (Dashavatar) of Vishnu. Sanatkumara, Vyasa, Dhanvantari,...
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