Rajchappeta Ekadashi is the 11th day in Hindu calendar. In each Hindu month, there are two Ekadashi Tithi, one is during Shukla Paksha & another during Krishna Paksha. The day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe fast on Ekadashi day. There are 28 Ekadashi Days in 2019. Here is the list of Ekadashi Fasting Days. … Read more
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram is most popular stotram of Goddess Durga, written by Guru Adi Shankaracharya. This devotional verse is addressed to Goddess, who killed Demon Mahishasura on the day of Vijayadashami. Mahisasura Mardini is the fierce form of Goddess Parvathi depicted with 10 arms who rides in a lion and carrying weapons and assumes symbolic hand … Read more
Maha Navami is the 9th day of Navratri festival and the day before Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami). The festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin (Ashwayujam). According to mythological stories, Devi Durga battled against the king of demon Mahishasura for nine days. On the ninth day, Goddess … Read more
What is Navratri? Navratri, nine holy nights are most auspicious days in Hinduism. The festival is celebrated to mark the victory of the Goddess Shakti over evil (Mahishasura). The festival has a profound religious significance. Navratri is celebrated five times a year – Vasanta or Chaitra Navaratri, Ashadha Navaratri, Sharad Navaratri (Sharadiya Navratri), Paush Navaratri … Read more
About Indira Ekadashi Indira Ekadashi is one of the auspicious days for Hindus. It falls on Krishna Paksha (the waning phase of moon) Ekadashi, the 11th day of Hindu month Ashwin. As per the Gregorian calendar, this festival falls in September or October. Lord Vishnu is worshipped on Indira Ekadashi. One should offer Tulsi leaves, fruits, … Read more
Thaipusam festival is celebrated by Tamil community on full moon day in the month of Thai. Thaipusam is also spelled as Thaipoosam. Where as Thai is a Tamil month name, Pusam refers to a natchathiram (star), which is at its highest point on this day. According to the Gregorian calendar, Thai month falls in January … Read more
Mattu Pongal or Kanuma is one of the many festivals associated with seasons and is associated with winter harvest. It is celebrated on the third day of Sankranthi Festival. The first day is called Bhogi. The second day is Sankranthi. The third day is Kanuma (a festival of cattle), it is a very important festival to farmers who consider … Read more
The first day of 4-day festival Makara Sankranthi (Pongal) is celebrated as the Bhogi. The theme of these festivals is thanksgiving to nature and gods who blessed people with a good harvest. This day is celebrated as Lohri in Panjab. Significance of Bhogi Festival The significance of this festival is winter crop season celebrations and remembrance of … Read more
Ekadashi (11th day) of Krishna Paksha (Waning Phase of the moon) during the month of Margashirsh is known as Utpanna Ekadashi, it is also known as Uttpatti Ekadashi. It is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Vishnu over the demon “Murasura“. According to some legends, the birth of Ekadashi Matha took place on this … Read more
Sri Suktam in Oriya – Sri Sukta, also known as Shri Suktam, is a devotional hymn revering Sri as Lakṣmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity and fertility. The Sri Suktam describes Sri (Goddess Lakshmi) as glorious, ornamented, royal, lustrous as gold, and radiant as fire, moon and the sun. She is addressed as the … Read more