Purnima January 2013, Pournami or Full Moon in January 2013
Purnima in January 2013 is Poush Purnima (Full Moon in Poush month) in Hindu calendar. Purnima January 2013 date is January 27, Sunday. It is also known as Shakambari Purnima or Shakambari Jayanti....
View ArticleMagh Bihu 2013, Bhogali Bihu 2013 or Maghar Domahi 2013 in Assam
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu or Maghar Domahi, is a harvest festival of Assam. It is equivalent of Makar Sankranti or Pongal and celebrated in Magh Month. In 2013, Magh Bihu date is January...
View ArticleRadhe Maa to be Mahamandaleshwar at Kumbh Mela 2013
Matamayi Shri Radhe Maa would lead a procession of Naga Sadhus to Sangm for the first Shani Snan on January 14th 2013 on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. The 45 year old Radhe Maa is the first lady to...
View ArticleSaptvaar Vrat, Seven Gods’ Puja on 7 days of a week
The seven days of the week are governed by different planets. In order to get over the malefic effects of a particular planet or to achieve the blessings of a particular god, Vaar Vrat is observed on...
View ArticleEmerald Gemstone: Markat, Panna
Emerald also known as Markat or Panna is the gemstone of the planet Mercury. The planet Mercury is associated with speech and the gemstone is to be worn on a Wednesday. This is green in colour and worn...
View ArticleTTD Vedic Meet in Rajahmundry
TTD, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, will organise a state-level Vedic meet on 15 January 2013 in presence of Sringeri seer Bharathi Teertha Swamy in Rajahmundry, East Godavari district of Andhra...
View ArticleKumbh Mela – Allahabad: Shri Panchayati Akhadaa Mahanirvani
Shri Panchayati Akhadaa Mahanirvani is one of the popular Akharas participating in Maha Kumbh Mela 2013 of Allahabad Prayag Sangam. Maha Kumbh Mela 2013 begins on January 14 (Makar Sankranti) and ends...
View ArticleMakara Sankranti Punya Snan in Sangam, Holy Dip in Sangam at Allahabad
Makara Sankranti is the most auspicious time to perform Punya snan (holy dip) in Sangam at Allahabad. Sangam is the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers. Lakhs of devotees throng to Sangam...
View ArticleBhogi Significance and celebrations, How Bhogi is celebrated?
Bhogi is the first day of four-day Sankranthi festival in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Tamil people celebrated Bhogi as Bhogi Pongal. Bhogi Mantalu and Bhogi Pallu are the main ritual during Bhogi...
View ArticleBhogi Rituals, Customs and Bhogi Puja
Bhogi is the first day of 4-day Sankranthi festival in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. In Tamil Nadu, Bhogi is observed as Bhogi Pongal. For a grand celebration of Bhogi, all houses are...
View ArticleBhogi Pallu (Bhogi Pandlu, Bhoda Pandlu), showered on the heads of children
“Bhogi Pandlu” is a special ritual to be performed on the day of Bhogi. On Bhogi, the children are dressed up with new dresses. They are given Aarti and Bhogi Pandlu (Bhogi Pallu – a special mixture of...
View ArticleSri Andal Kalyanam in Srirangam on Bhogi Pongal
Andal Kalyanam is a popular ritual observed in Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple on Bhogi Pongal (last day of Dhanurmasam celebrations). In 2013, Andal Kalyanam date is January 13. Goddess Andal...
View ArticleGoda Kalyanam, Sri Godadevi Kalyanotsavam in Dhanurmasam
Goda Kalyanam (Sri Godadevi Kalyanotsavam) is an important ritual observed during Dhanurmasam in Vaishnava Temples all around the world. In 2013, Goda Kalyanam date is January 13. Usually, the...
View ArticleUttarayan (Uttarayanam, Uttarayana Punyakalam)
Uttarayan, also known as Uttarayanam or Uttarayana Punyakalam, is the six month period between Makara Sankranti or Makar Sankraman and Karka Sankranti (usually July 14) or Karka Sankramanam. In 2013,...
View ArticleSrisailam Sankranthi Brahmotsavam, Week long Festival at Srisailam Temple
Sankranthi Brahmotsavam is a week-long festival celebrated at Srisailam Bhramarambika Mallikarjuna Swamy temple. In 2013, Sankranti Bramhotsavam starts on January 12 and ends on January 18, 2013....
View ArticleBhogi Pongal, 13 January 2013
Today, 13 January 2013 is Bhogi Pongal. In Tamil Nadu, it is Bhogi Pongal and in Andhra Pradesh it is Bhogi festival, the first day of Makara Sankranthi festival. Bhogi festival is marks the beginning...
View ArticleLohri, 13 January 2013
Today, 13 January 2013 is Lohri Festival. It is celebrated on a day prior to Makara Sankranti festival. It is mainly celebrated in North Indian states like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and...
View ArticleMakar Sankranti Puja 2013 Time, Sankranti Pooja Muhurat 2013
Read this article for Makar Sankranti Puja 2013 time or sankranti pooja muhurat 2013. Makar Sankranti puja – observing oil bath; preparing special recipe (Kheer / Khichdi), and offering naivedya to...
View ArticleGangireddu & Haridasu: Popular Aspects of Sankranti
Gangireddu is a sacred bull, which is decorated with beautiful clothes and ringing bells. Haridasulu are the people of a cast who are dedicated to receive charities from other people. Gangireddu and...
View ArticlePongal 2013 Puja Time, Thai Pongal Pooja Muhurtham in 2013
Pongal is the biggest festival in Tamil Nadu. It is celebrated for 4 days. Pongal Puja time in 2013 or Pongal Pooja Muhurtham in 2013 is given here according to the standard Tamil calendars and the...
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