Ekadasi November 2012 dates, Ekadashi Vrata Fasting
Ekadasi November 2012 dates are given here. In November 2012, both the Ekadashi vrata are highly meritorious. Rama Ekadasi (November 10) and Prabhodini Ekadasi (November 24) are observed in this month....
View ArticleKarva Chauth Moonrise Time, 2 November 2012 (Sankashti Chaturthi)
Karva Chauth Moonrise time on 2 November 2012 is given here for all cities of India. After Chandrodaya (Moon Rise) or moonsighting or seeing chand, Karva Chouth fasting will be concluded. The time is...
View ArticleChopda Pujan 2012: Diwali Chopda Puja, Sharda Pujan, Muhurat Pujan
Chopda Pujan, also known as Sharda Pujan or Muhurat Pujan, is an important ritual during Diwali in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and some other Western parts and North Indian states in India. Chopda...
View ArticleDeepavali Special Trains for Chennai, Nagercoil, Tirunelveli, Coimbatore,...
Southern Railway will run Special Trains 2012 for Diwali in Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Negercoil, Tirunelveli, Coimbatore, Tiruchchirappalli, Tuticorin. The advance reservation for Deepavali special trains...
View ArticleVagh Baras 2012, Wagh Baaras Festival in Gujarat
Vagh Baras (Wagh Baaras) is observed on Dwadasi day in second half of Aso month. Vagh Baras 2012 date is November 10. Vagh Baras is also referred as Govatsa Dwadashi and Guru Dwadasi. In Gujarati...
View ArticleBali Padyami, Balindra Pooja during Diwali
Bali Padyami Puja is celebrated on the fourth day during Diwali festival. Bali Padyami 2012 date is November 14. It is observed on the day after Deepavali Amavasya. Maha Bali, the King of Pathala loka...
View ArticleKrishna means the highest pleasure
Krishna—this sound is transcendental. Krishna means the highest pleasure. All of us, every living being, seeks pleasure. But we do not know how to seek pleasure perfectly. With a materialistic concept...
View ArticleDhanvantari Jayanti 2012
Dhanvantari Jayanthi (Dhanvanthari Jayanti or Dhanwantari Jayanti), birthday of Lord Dhanvanthari, is observed on the third day during Diwali festival. In 2012, Dhanvantari Jayanti date is November...
View ArticleVasubaras 2012, Vasu Baaras during Diwali in Maharashtra
Vasubaras or Vasu Baaras marks the beginning of Diwali festival in Maharashtra. It is celebrated as Vaag Baaras in Gujarat. This festival is celebrated in honor of cows. The thithi to celebrate...
View ArticleShaka Saptami: Lakshmi Puja during Kartik Month
Shaka Saptami, also spelt as Shakha Sapthami, is observed on Kartik Shukla Saptami. Shaka Saptami 2012 date is November 20. This day is also observed as Bhanu Saptami or Surya Saptami. During Shaka...
View ArticleKartik Masam Puja, Each day a God is worshipped in Kartik Month
Kartik month, also known as kartika masam, is the most favorite month for Lord Vishnu, Shiva and Lord Kartik. Each day during karthik mahina, a God is worshipped. Starting from lord Agni on first day...
View ArticleAhoi Ashtami 2012, Ahoi Mata Puja on Ashtami in Kartik Month
Ahoi Ashtami is observed on the eighth day in Kartik month in North India. Ahoi Ashtami 2012 date is November 7 in India. This vrata is observed by mothers for the wellbeing of their children. Ahoi...
View ArticleKartik Masa Vrata: Pujas & Rituals during Karthik Month
Karthika masam or Kartik month is the most auspicious month amongst all 12 Hindu months. According to Hindus, pujas, rituals, other auspicious and prosperous celebrations during Kartik month give them...
View ArticleSanthoshi Mata ki Aarti
Santhosi Mata Ki Aarti is chanted during the end of Santoshi mata Puja. Goddess Santoshi Mata is considered as an aspect of Goddess Lakshmi (Shakti). Santhosi Mata Ki Aarti begins as ‘Jai Santhosi Maa,...
View ArticleDiwali Cards from NGO’s
This Diwali, you could spread some cheer among the less fortunate by shopping for Diwali cards from NGO’s. This way the money earned from these procedings would help the kids of these organisations. We...
View ArticleDiwali in Montana State University, USA
Montana State University’s Indian Student Association will celebrate Diwali, the traditional Indian Festival of Lights, with a banquet of traditional Indian food and entertainment set from 5:30-8 p.m....
View ArticleEmami’s Starmark launches special Diwali collections
Starmark which is an Emami group venture set up an exhibition to greet Diwali with almost 500 different types of diyas and candles of diverse sizes, rangolis, gifts and many more to light up the...
View ArticleSri Ravishankar to celebrate Diwali in Gujarat (Art of Living Diwali)
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Spiritual guru and the founder of The Art of Living Foundation will visit Gujarat to address his followers in three cities during Diwali celebrations through a series of...
View ArticleAhoi Ashtami Puja Procedure: How to do Ahoi Ashtami Puja
Ahoi Ashtami is dedicated to worship Ahoi Bhagwati or Ahoi Mata. Ahoi Ashtami is observed on Kartik Krishna Ashtami. This festival is observed mainly in North India. Ahoi Ashtami 2012 date is November...
View ArticleAhoi Ashtami Vrat Katha: Legend, Story of Ahoi Astami
Ahoi Ashtami is observed on Kartik Krishna Ashtami in North Indian states. Here is the Ahoi Ashtami vrat katha. Once upon a time, there lived a devoted woman in a village. She had seven sons. One day...
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