Shri Siddha Lakshmi Stotram (Sri Siddha Laxmi Mantram)
Shri Siddha Lakshmi Stotram, Sri Siddha Laxmi Mantram, is a prayer dedicated to Goddess Siddhalakshmi. Shri Siddha Lakshmi Stotram begins with ‘Brahmeem Vaishnaveem bhadram shad bujam cha chaur...
View ArticleVaralakshmi Vratam 2013 (Varalakshmi Puja, VarMahalakshmi Vratham)
Varalakshmi Vratam, Varalakshmi Puja, VarMahalakshmi Vratham is an important Lakshmi pooja in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra & Orissa. In 2013, Varalakshmi Vratham (Var...
View ArticleAmavasya 2013, Amavasai 2013 dates
Here are the dates of Amavasya in 2013 or No Moon dates in 2013. Amavasya is very important and significant day in Hindu calendar. Amavasya marks the end of a month in Amavasyant lunar calendars...
View ArticleKarthaveerya Arjuna Jayanthi 2012, Karthaveerya Uthpatthi
Karthaveerya Arjuna Jayanthi or Karthaveerya Utpatthi is celebrated on Kartik Shukla Ashtami, eighth day of Shukla paksha in the month of Kartik. Karthaveerya Jayanti 2012 date is November 20....
View ArticleGopashtami 2012: Gopashtami Festival
Gopashtami is observed on Kartik Shukla Ashtami day. Gopashtami 2012 date is November 21. It is also known as Goshtashtami vrata. On this day, Nanda Maharaj sent his kids Krishna and Balarama to herd...
View ArticleJagadhatri Puja 2012, Goddess Jagaddhatri Pooja 2012 in Bengal
Jagadhatri Puja is observed on Karthik Shukla Navami, 9th day in Kartik month in Bengal. Jagadhatri Puja 2012 date is November 21. Goddess Jagadhatri is the savior of the universe who has protected the...
View ArticleKartik Month 2012, Kartik Mahina, Karthika Masam 2012
Kartik month (Kartik Mahina, Karthika Masam, Karthik Maas) is the 8th month in Hindu calendar. Kartik month 2012 starts on October 30, Tuesday and ends on Wednesday, 28 November in North Indian Hindi...
View ArticleAkshaya Navami 2012, Amla Navami or Akshay Navmi Parikrama Divas
Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami) is observed on Kartik Shukla Navami, the ninth day in second half of Kartik month as per North Indian calendars but on same day in first half of Kartik month according to...
View ArticleKushmanda Navami: Kushmand Ninth
Kushmanda navami, also known as kushmand Ninth, is observed on Shukla Paksha Navami day in Kartik month. Kushmanda Navami 2012 date is November 21. Kushmand Navmi is named after Kushmand fruit...
View ArticleMargashirsha Month 2012-2013, Margasheersh Mahina, Margashira masam
Margashirsha month (Margasheersh, Margashira, Margasira masam), is the ninth month as per traditional North Indian Hindi Hindu calendar. Margashirsha month 2012-2013 starts on November 29 and ends on...
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,...
View ArticleShri Shyamala Devi Dandakam: Prayer to Goddess Shyamala
Shri Shyamala Devi Dandakam is a prayer to Goddess Shyamala. Shyamala Devi is an aspect of Goddess Parvati Devi… Shri Shyamala Dandakam begins with “Manikyaveenam Upalalayanthim”…….. Manikhya veenaam...
View ArticleShri Tripura Thilakam: Prayer to Goddess Tripura Sundari
Shri Tripura Tilakam is a prayer dedicated to Goddess Tripurasundari Mata.. The lyrics of Tripura Tilakam starts like … “Kalpa shakee gana sath prasoona madhu pana keli kuthuka bramath”….. Here are the...
View ArticleVijaya Lakshmi Stotram
Vijayalakshmi Stotram is a prayer dedicated to Vijaya Lakshmi, an aspect of Goddess Lakshmi. Vijaya Lakshmi Stotram goes like “Jaya padma visalakshi, jaya thwam sri pathi priye, Jaya mathar maha...
View ArticlePanchuka, Bagapanchuka: Five auspicious days of Kartika Month in Orissa
Panchuka or Panchaka vrat, also known as Bagapanchuka vrata, is observed during the last five days in Kartika month mainly in Orissa. Panchuka vrat 2012 starts on 24 November and ends on November 28....
View ArticleSankashti December 2012 (Sankashtahara Chaturthi)
Sankat Chaturthi, also known as Sankashti Chaturthi or Sankashta Hara Vinayaka Chaturthi, is observed on the fourth day during the second half in every month as per Hindu panchang. In December 2012,...
View ArticleAyyappa Suprabatham, Manikanta Suprabhatam
Ayyappa Suprabhatham (Manikanta Suprabhatam) is a Suprabhatha prayer dedicated to Lord Ayyappa Swamy of Sabarimala. Ayyappa Suprabhatam is chanted during the early morning sevas to Sabarimala Ayyappa...
View ArticleShivaratri 2013, Maha Shivratri 2013 date
Shivratri or Maha Shivaratri is one of the major Hindu festivals celebrated with gaiety. Shivratri 2013 or Maha Shivaratri 2013 date is March 10, Sunday. Maha Shivaratri is observed on Krishna Paksha...
View ArticleKaumari Devi: Goddess Koumari, Kumari Mata
Kaumari Devi (Kumari, Koumari Devi) is one of the Saptamatrikas (Seven Divine Mothers). Goddess Kaumari Devi is referred as the Shakti of Skanda (Lord Kumara). Koumari Devi is also considered as...
View ArticleYagnavalkya Jayanthi 2012 (Yajnavalka jayanti)
Yagnavalkya Jayanti (Yajnavalkya Jayanti) is observed with utmost fervor by some communities in India. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Dasami in Kartik month by some communities. In 2012, Yagnavalkya...
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