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Adhika Masam (Adhik Maas) 2023 Date & Rituals

About Adhik Maas In Hindu religion each and every god is worshiped in a unique way and there is the custom of finding God in each and every festival. All the twelve months has its own significance in the Hindu Calendar. Adhika Masam comes in every 3 years and it holds as a very special month. There are no festivals in this month, but the donations and rituals done in this month are very sacred. The month of the moon in which Surya Sankranti is not there is known as Adhika Masa. Adhika masa is also known as “Malimlucha Maasa”, "Mala Masa", “Asankraanta Maasa” (as the sun stays in just one zodiac the whole month) and “Purushottama Maasa”. Adhika Masam 2023 Dates In 2023 Adhik Maas or Adhika Masam starts on Tuesday, July 18 and ends on Wednesday, August 16. As it is falling in Sravana masam, its called Sravana Adhika Masam. Next Adhik maas falls in the year 2026, 2029, 2031 & 2034. Year Year Name Adhika Month Start Date End Date 2023 Shobhakruthu Sravana Adhika Masam …

2 Types of Hindu Calendar

There are two types of Hindu Calendar in regards to a month,

Amavasyant calendar Purnimant Calendar Amavasyant Calendar (Amanta Lunar Hindu Calendar)

In the Amavasyant Calendar, the month begins just after the day of Amavasya (Shukla Amavasya) or the new moon day, till the next Amavasya.

In the Amavasyant calendar, the first 15 days are Shukla Paksha and the next 15 days would be Krishna Paksha. As the month ends with the Amavasya it is called 'The Amanta Lunar Hindu Calendar'.

We can understand it, simple as Amavasya+Ant = Amavasyant

The Amavasyant Calendar is mainly followed in the southern and eastern states of India:

Andhra Pradesh Assam Gujarat Goa Karnataka Kerala Maharashtra Tamilnadu Telangana Tripura West Bengal Purnimant Calendar (Purnimanta Lunar Hindu Calendar)

In the Purnimant Calendar, the month begins just the day after Purnima or the full moon day, till the next Purnima.

In the Purnimant calendar, the first 15 day…

3 Reasons of Breaking Coconut & offering it to the God

In Hindu religion one of the most common offerings to the God (in Temples, at homas or at any religious events) is a coconut. In Sanskrit coconut is called as Sriphala, means The Fruit of God. The Hindus believe that the coconut is the purest form of offering that one can render unto God. Know why coconuts are offered to the Gods Coconut has very peculiar features like no other fruit or vegetable, with features like a hard, dark out shell with a soft white inner shell and filled with sweet water. The outer shell of the coconut resembles your ego, anger and all the negative qualities that can be associated. When you break coconuts in front of God or in homas, it shows that you are leaving ego, anger and all other the negative qualities. The white inner layer resembles the pure and all positive qualities. When you break coconuts by flattering in front of the God, it shows that asking for blessings with your pure heart, to keep your life pure and positive. The sweet water i…

How Weekdays called in different languages..?

Vara / Vasara refers to the weekdays. The names of the Vara in different Hindu Calenders may vary slightly from region to region also based on language. Below table shows Hindu Calendar days in different languages. English Sanskrit Telugu Tamil Malayalam Kannada Bengali Hindi Sunday Ravi Vasara Adivaram or Aitharam Nyayiru Njaayar Bhanuvara Rabibar Ravivara Monday Soma Vasara Somavaram Thingal Thinkal Somavara Somabar Somavara Tuesday Mangala Vasara Mangalavaram Chevvai Chovva Mangalavara Mangalbar Mangalavara Wednesday Budha Vasara Budhavaram Arivan or Buthan Budhan Budhavara Budhbar Budhavara Thursday Guru Vasara or Brihaspathi Vasara Guruvaram or Besthavaram Vyazhan Vyaazham Guruvara Brihaspathibar Guruvara Friday Shukra Vasara Shukravaram Velli Velli Shukravara Shukrabar Sukravara Saturday Shani Vasara Shanivaram Kaari or Sani Shani Shanivara Shanibar Sanivara Wee…

Lingashtakam

Lingashtakam is a hymn in praise of Lord Siva. Shiva is also also called as Maheswara, Rudra, Pasupati, Shankara etc. The Linga is a symbol for Siva and there are eight phrases in hymn, So it is called as Lingashtakam. Reciting or chanting the lingashtakam on Maha Shivaratri gives the devotee peace of mind and keeps away from all evils and bad thoughts. Find Lingashtakam Text, Script or Lyrics in different languages, English | Hindi | Telugu | Tamil | Kannada | Malayalam | Gujarati | Oriya | Bengali Lingashtakam-English Brahma Muraari Suraarchita Lingam Nirmala Bhashita Shobhita Lingam Janma-ja-Dukha Vinaashaka Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam Devamuni Prava-raarchita Lingam Kaamadaham Karunaakara Lingam Raavana Darpa Vinaashaka Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sada Shiva Lingam Sarva Sugandha Sulepitha Lingam Buddhi Vivardhana Kaarana Lingam Siddha Suraasura Vanditha Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam Kanaka Mahaamani Bhooshitha Lingam Phanipathi Veshtitha S…

Hindu Calendar or Panchangam

Understanding Hindu Calendar or Panchangam Hindu Calendar or Panchangam is a collective name for the lunar calendars. Since ancient times it has undergone many changes in the process of regionalization and today there are several regional Hindu Calendars. There are 2 types of Hindu Calendar read more here. Some of the more prominent regional Hindu Calendars include the Assamese Calendar, Bengali Calendar, Malayalam Calendar, Nepali Calendar, Tamil Calendar, Telugu Calendar, and Kannada Calendar. An ancient Hindu Vedic Calendar is called as Panchangam/Panchang/Panjika, which refers to Panch(Five)+Angam(Limbs) in Sanskrit. 5 Attributes of Hindu Panchang Hindu Calendar is based on Muhurtha or Muhurtham, A Hindu muhurtha or muhurtham (moment) can be represented in five attributes of Hindu astronomy. The five limbs or five attributes of Hindu calendar are Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana. Vara / Vasara – The Weekday Tithi/Thithi – A Lunar day Nakshatra…

Putrada Ekadashi 2024 Date & Importance

Putrada Ekadashi is observed twice in a year. Ekadashi during Shukla Paksha in Paush month and Ekadashi during Shukla Paksha in Shravan month are known as Putrada Ekadashi. Putrada Ekadashi in Paush month is celebrated and most popular in north Indian states. Sravana Putrada ekadashi is popular in other Indian States. Significance & Importance of Putrada Ekadashi Putrada Ekadashi is a highly auspicious day to please Lord Vishnu and seek blessings for your child’s well being. Childless couples await for this special day so that they could be blessed with a son by the God. As per Hindu culture a son is supposed to conduct the last rites of parents and observe Shraddha after their death. Besides providing the Santaan Sukh, Paush Putrda Ekadashi also provides other benefits like Get rid of sins committed in past and attain moksha Seek well being of your progeny Achieve a sharp intelligence Attain wealth and prosperity Shri Krishna explains the glories of observing …

Sankashti Chathurthi or Sankat Chauth

Chathurthi is a Tithi in Hindu Calendar. Each lunar month in Hindu Calendar has two Chathurthi Tithis, one is in Krishna paksha and another in Shukla paksha. As per Purnimanth Calendar, the one falls in Krishna paksha is called as Sankashti Chaturthi and the one falls in Shukla paksha is called as Vinayaka Chathurthi. In North India, Sankashti Chaturthi is known as Sankat Chauth. Sankashti Chathurthi is also known as Ganesh Sankatahara Chathurthi or Sankatahara Chathurthi. Sankashti Chathurthi falls in Sankashti Chathurthi falls in month of Magha according to Purnimanth Calendar and in the month of Paush according to Amavasyanth Calendar. Sankashti Chaturthi fast is mostly observed in Western and Southern India especially in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Sakat Chauth is also known as Til-Kuta Chauth, Vakra- Sankashti Chaturthi fast is mostly observed in Western and Southern India especially in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Sakat Chauth is also known as Til-Kuta Chauth, …

Makara Sankranthi or Pongal or Utharayan

Makara Sankranthi or Pongal is one of the many festivals associated with seasons. Makara Sankranti marks beginning of spring season in India, hence it is a harvest festival. It is celebrated for three days. The first day is called Bhogi, the second day is Sannkrathi which is dedicated to worshipping Surya, the Sun god. The third day is Kanuma. During this entire festive season women decorate the entrance of the house (Vakili or Front Porch) with rangoli (muggu or kolam) of varied hues and sizes and place small balls made from cow dung and decorated with pumpkin flowers (Gobbemmalu) in the center. Makara Sankranthi marks the transition of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path (towards the northern hemisphere, hence is known as uttarayan) and from this day begins the six-month long Uttarayana, considered very auspicious for attaining higher worlds hereafter. The traditional Indian calendar is based on lunar positions, Sankranti is a solar ev…

Shattila Ekadashi 2024 / 2024 षटतिला एकादशी व्रत

Sattila Ekadashi Significance and Rituals Shattila Ekadashi is also know as Sattila Ekadashi or Tila Ekadashi or Tilda ekadashi or Magh Krishna Ekadashi. In some regions Sattila Ekadashi called as Magh Krishna Ekadashi, as it falls in Magh Maas(As per Purnimanth Calendar) and in Krishna Paksha. The name of the Ekadashi is Sat-Tila is came from Tila (Sesame) Seed. It is believed that donating Til (Sesame) seeds on this day will help in redeeming sins. It is also considered highly auspicious to take bath in water mixed with Tila (sesame seeds) and offer oblations to dead ancestors with water mixed with sesame seeds. All normal rituals associated with Ekadashi Fasting are also observed on this day. Significance and Importance of Sattila Ekadashi Removes all the sins and attains moksha. Keep control on your senses. Get rid of negative thoughts, anger, ego, gossips and other sinful activities. Build your fate stronger by donating sesame (til) seeds, cereals and other foo…

Thiruvathira 2023 Date – Arudra Darshan

About Thiruvathirai Thiruvathira is a Hindu festival celebrated in Tamilnadu and Kerala. Thiruvathira is also called Thiruvathirai or Ardra Darshan. Arudra Darshan is observed in the month of Markazhi (Margashirsa) on the full moon day (Pournami or Purnima). In Kerala, Thiruvathirai is celebrated during Dhanu Month. It falls in the Malayalam month of Dhanu( December- January). It is believed that Lord Nataraja, the dancing form of Lord Shiva was born on this day and it is considered highly auspicious. On this day Ardra Nakshatra coincides with Pournami and it is the longest night of the year. The dance of Lord Shiva in the form of Nataraja represents five activities – Creation, Protection, Destruction, Release, and Embodiment. It represents the continuous cycle of creation and destruction. The cosmic dance takes place in every particle and is the source of all energy. The first Thiruvathira after marriage for a woman is called as Poothiruvathira or Puthen Thiruvathirai. …

Mauni Amavasya (मौनी अमावस्या) 2023 Date, Time, Importance & Significance

About Mauni Amavasya - मौनी अमावस्या Mauni Amavasya or Maghi Amavasya is one of the most sacred days and is observed with great devotion across India. “Mauni” means absolute silence, which is derived from the Sanskrit word “maun”. The fifteenth day of the dark fortnight (The Amavasya) of Magha Maas (As per the Purnimant Calendar) is called Mauni Amavasya. Mauni Amavasya is the last Amavasya before Maha Shivarathri. On this day, devotees try to stay silent all day, observe fast, and take a dip in the holy Ganga (or any other river) to wash off evil deeds made by them in the past. The bathing ritual starts on Paush Purnima and ends on Magha Purnima day. Amavasya is considered an auspicious day for some activities and holds a special significance. People offer pindas to their ancestors to get blessings. Lord Vishnu and Yama are worshiped on this day and offer arghya to the sun. Hindus believe in doing pious activities such as observing fast which results in all desires being …

Ratha Saptami 2023 Date, Importance & Significance

Ratha Sapthami is a Hindu Festival which is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Saptami tithi (7th day from Amavasya) in the Maagha month(Jan-Feb). Ratha Saptami 2023 Dates Ratha Saptami 2023 Date - Saturday, 28th January It is believed that Lord Surya started enlightening the world on this day and considered as the birthday of God Surya who born to sage Kashyapa and his wife Aditi. Ratha Sapthami is also called as Magha Sapthami, Surya Jayanthi, Maha Sapthami or surya saptami. Ratha Sapthami falls on the day after Vasantha Panchami. The tithi Sapthami is dedicated to God Surya. Lord Surya Bhagavan placed in the center of nine planets (Navagrahas), because Surya is considered an important god because he is the source of life. God Surya is worshipped early in the morning when fresh sunrays emerge. Exposure to fresh sunrays rejuvenates energy and purifies the mind & body, it believed from the ages and proven scientifically. Significance & Importance of Ratha Sapthami Ratha…

Vaikunta Ekadasi 2024 Date – Mukkoti Ekadashi

Vaikunta Ekadashi 2024 Dates According to Tirumala Tirupati Devastanam Panchangam, there is no vaikunta ekadashi tithi in the year 2024. Vaikunta Ekadashi Importance

Ekadashi is an Eleventh Lunar day or Eleventh Tithi of the fortnight of the waxing or waning moon. Ekadashi occurs twice in a month i.e., once in Krishna Paksha and once in Shukla Paksha.

Ekadashi that occurs in the Hindu month of Marghashira, Shukla Paksha (fortnight of waxing the moon) is known as Vaikunta Ekadashi. The day is also known as Mukkoti Ekadasi or Swarga Vathil Ekadasi.

Vaikunta Ekadashi one of the main festivals for Vaishnavas and celebrated across all the temples that dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his incarnations.

It is the most auspicious day and celebrated with a huge enthusiasm at Tirumala Tirupati Sri Venkatesw…