Margashirsha Amavasya is a sacred and spiritually powerful day in the Hindu calendar. It falls on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Margashirsha month which usually occurs in November or December. This day holds immense importance for performing religious rituals, offering prayers to ancestors (Pitru Puja), and seeking blessings for peace and prosperity. Margashirsha … Read more
Sandhi Puja is one of the most sacred and powerful rituals performed during Durga Puja, marking the divine moment when Ashtami Tithi (eighth day) ends and Navami Tithi (ninth day) begins. It is believed that during this transitional period, Goddess Durga transformed into Goddess Chamunda to destroy the demon duo Chanda and Munda. The time … Read more
Vivah Panchami is a sacred Hindu festival that celebrates the divine marriage of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. It falls on the fifth day (Panchami) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha (November to December) according to the Hindu calendar. This day is celebrated with great devotion, especially in the holy city of … Read more
Makar Sankranti is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in India. It marks the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. People across different states celebrate this day with various names and traditions, but the spirit of joy, gratitude, and togetherness remains the same. Makar Sankranti holds deep … Read more
Kartik Puja, also known as Kartik Purnima Puja, is one of the most sacred and celebrated Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Kartikeya. It falls on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Kartik month, as per the Hindu lunar calendar. The day is considered highly auspicious for performing religious rituals, … Read more
Pongal is a major harvest festival celebrated primarily in Tamil Nadu (India) and among Tamil communities around the world. It is a time when people give thanks for the harvest of crops, the Sun, animals, and nature. Pongal, often called the “Festival of Boiling Over,” symbolizes prosperity and the overflowing bounty of nature. Tamil communities … Read more
Saraswati Puja, also known as Vasant Panchami, is one of the most celebrated festivals in India dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. Devi Saraswati is the goddess of wisdom, learning, music, and art. It marks the beginning of spring and holds great importance for students, teachers, artists, and musicians. The festival brings a refreshing sense of joy … Read more
Tulsi Vivah is one of the most sacred Hindu rituals that marks the ceremonial marriage of the holy plant Tulsi (holy basil) to Lord Vishnu or his incarnation, name is Lord Shaligram. This auspicious occasion holds great spiritual importance and symbolizes the end of the monsoon and the beginning of the Hindu wedding season. Tulsi … Read more