List of Hindu Festivals, importance of Hinduism Festivals

Hanuman Jayanthi, Veer Hanuman Shobha Yatra

Hanuman Jayanthi Hanuman Jayanthi is the birthday of Lord Sri Hanuman, The Monkey God. Lord Hanuman born on Purnima day in the month of Chaitra, i.e, on the 15th day of Shukla Paksha. Devotees offer prayers to Hanuman by going temples or at home by chanting Hanuman chalisa. Hanuman Jayanthi Shobha yatra is a rally by Hanuman Devotees. In 2017, Hanuman Jayanthi is falling on April, 11th. In Maharashtra, Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated on Moola Nakshatra which falls in Hindu lunar month of Margazhi (Margashiram), in Karnataka it is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi of Margashira Month. In my post I explained about Hindu Calendar or Panchangam. Hanuman is a devotee of Sri Rama. He is also called as Anjeya or Anjaneeputra. Hauman is believed to have magical powers. In India most of the villages have Lord Hanuman Temple. Telugu people observe fast or vrat with Hanuman maladharana for 41 days, which starts on Chaitra Pournami and ends on the tenth day (Dashami…

Skanda Sashti, Soora Samharam, Subrahmanya Sashti

Lord Subramanya is popularly known as Skanda, Murugan, Kartikeyan, and Kumara Swamy. He is the son of God Shiva & goddess Parvathi and the brother of Lord Ganesha. His vehicle is Peacock. As per the Hindu calendar, every month during Shukla paksha, Sashti tithi (the sixth day in the bright half of the month) is considered "Skanda Sashti". Skanda Sashti Vrat When Sashti tithi(Sixth Lunar Day) is combined with Panchami tithi (Fifth Lunar Day) is preferred for Skanda Sashti Vrat. This has been mentioned in Dharmasindhu & Nirnayasindhu (Sacred writings of the Hindu Religion). Vrat is observed by devotees with fasting and performing puja to Lord Subrahmanya in temples or at home. Devotees take only fruits, milk, or any naivedyam offered to god as food for the day. Soora Samhara In the lunar month of Karthika on Shukla Paksha Sashti is most significant for devotees. Devotees observe six days fast. Skanda Sashti in Kartika month is called Soora Samhara and the next day is ob…

Telugu, Kannada New Year Ugadi 2024 Date (Yugadi 2024)

Ugadi is the New Year’s Day for Telugu and Kannada people. This is the most auspicious & important festival for Telugu and Kannada communities. In some parts of India, Ugadi is known as Bharathiya Nava Varsh or Vikram Samvat. In Maharashtra this day celebrated as Gudi Padwa (Marati New Year). In Rajasthan, the Marwari people celebrate the same day as Thapna. The Sindhis celebrate as Cheti Chand, manipuris celebrate as Sajibu Nongma Panba. The Hindus of Bali & Indonesia celebrate as Nyepi. The name of the festival is derived from Sanskrit, Yuga (Time or Era) + Adi (Starts) = Yugadi or Ugadi. Ugadi 2024 Date & Ugadi Samvatsara 2024 In 2024 Ugadi is on Tuesday, 9th April. 2024 Ugadi name is Krodinama Samvatsara. Full list of 60 Telugu Year names from the year 1867 to 2106. When Ugadi is Celebrated? Each Telugu calendar year has 12 months and 6 seasons. There are 30 days in each month. Every month starts on new moon day. Ugadi is celebrated on the first month, fir…

Kala Bhairava Jayanti 2024 – Kala Bhairava Ashtami Legend and Rituals

Kala Bhairava Jayanthi is also known as Kala Bhairava Ashtami or Bhairava Jayanthi or Maha Kala Bhairava Ashtami. It is a Hindu holy day, commemorating the birthday of Kala Bhairava (The violent form of Lord Shiva). Kala Bhairava’s conveyance is a dog. South Indians celebrates Kala Bhairava Ashtami on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in the month of Karthika. And in North Indian states the festival is celebrated on Margashirsha Krishna Paksha Ashtami. Kala Bhairava Jayanti 2024 (Kala Bhairava Ashtami) In 2024 Kala Bhairav Ashtami (Kala Bhairava Jayanti) is on Friday, November 22. Ashtami Tithi begins at 6:07 PM on 22 November and ends at 07:56 PM on 23 November. Rituals on Bhairava Ashtami The fast, undertaken on this day, is believed to be a protection from direct and indirect obstacles in life. On Lord Bhairava Jayanthi, Lord Shiva (Bhairava) is worshipped in temples. Devotees gather in temples early morning to seek the blessings of Lord Kala Bhairava. Story of Kala Bhairava / Le…

Karthika Pournami 2024 Date, Significance & Rituals of Karthigai Deepam

Karthika Pournami or Kartik Purnima is a holy festival for Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities. It’s celebrated on the Purnima (The Full Moon) Day in the month of Kartik or Karthika Masam (The 15th Day of the month Kartik). In Tamilnadu, the festival is called as Karthigai Deepam, Telugu people called as Karthika Pournami or Karthika Punnami.

Karthika Pournami 2024 Date / Karthigai Deepam 2024

In 2024 Karthika Pournami will be celebrated on Friday, November 15th.

Purnima tithi begins at 8:49 AM on Friday, 15 November

Purnima tithi Ends at 5:28 AM on Saturday, 16 November.

The significance

In some areas Kartik Purnima known as Tripuri Purnima or Tripurari Purnima the name came from Tripurari, Tripura (meaning three cities) and ari (meaning enemy), hence “Enemy of Three Cities” (Lord Shiva).

On the day of Kartik Purnima, Lord Shiva killed Tripurasura and all demons (asuras) by destructing of their three cities called “Tripura”.

They were…

Holi 2024 Date – Holika Dahan Story

Holi - Festival of colors Those who are accustomed to this ceremony are aware that Holi is one of the major and colorful festivals of India, which also resembles happiness. But not a lot of us are aware of the reason behind this extravagant ceremony of joy. In general terms, Holi is the symbol of good’s victory over evil forces. Besides, it also resembles the start of a new season as joyful spring arrives after cold winter. History has been a witness to the fact that Holi acts as the grand ceremony for fixing broken relationships. The festival falls in the month of Phalgun on the full moon day according to Hindu Calendar. It is observed for two days. The first day of Holi is Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan is celebrated by lighting bonfire that signifies the symbol of the victory over evil. Holi 2024 Date In 2024 Holi is on Monday, March 25, 2024 & Holika Dahan is on Sunday, March 24, 2024 Purnima Tithi Begins at 09:54 AM on Mar 24, 2024 Purnima Tithi Ends at 12:29 PM on…

Tulasi Vivah 2024 Date & Importance of Tulsi Puja

As per the Hindu religion, Tulsi Plant (Holy Basil) is a Sacred plant. It is believed that any Hindu household is not complete without the holy plant Thulasi which is planted at the entrance of the house to bring good fortune and positive energy to the house. Tulasi Vivah 2024 Date / Tulsi Vivah In 2024 Tulasi Vivah is celebrated on Wednesday, November 13th. Dwadashi Tithi starts at around 04:04 PM on November 12 and ends at 01:01 PM on November 13. This ceremony can be performed anytime between Prabhodhini Ekadashi and Kartik Purnima but usually, it is performed on the eleventh or the twelfth lunar day of Kartik Month. Tulsi Vivah is the ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi Plant to the God Vishnu or his avatar Krishna. It also Signifies the end of the monsoon and the beginning of the holy wedding season of Hindus. As per the Hindu religion, Tulsi Plant (Holy Basil) is a Sacred plant. It is believed that any Hindu household is not complete without the holy plant Thulasi which…

Putra Ganapathi Vratam 2024 and Rituals

Putra Ganapati Vratham is observed by the childless couple for children. The Vrat is very auspicious and main ritual for Telugu people and dedicated to Lord Ganesh. Putra Ganapathi vratam is also called as Vinayaka Vratham or Vara sidhi vinayaka vratam. The Vrat is observed on the fourth day after Amavasya (Waxing Phase of Moon) in Phalgun month, i.e, on Phalguna Shudha Chavithi. Putra Ganapathi Vratam Rituals Devotees (Childless Couple) should take bath before sunrise & perform Ganesh Puja by chanting Ganesh slokas, Ganesh Ashhtothara Shathanamavali, offer Garika, lotus flowers, Archana & observe fast on this day by praying Lord Ganesha to be blessed with children. Food Offerings to Lord on Putra Ganapati Vratham - Kudumulu, Payasam, jaggery, flattened rice & fruits. Ganesh Slokas to Chant Shuklaambara Dharam Vishnum Shashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam Prasanna Vadanam Dhyaayet Sarva Vighna Upashaanthaye Vakratunda Mahakaaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Mey De…

Bathukamma 2024 Dates | 9 Day Names of Telangana Floral Festival (The Cultural Festival)

About Bathukamma Festival

Bathukamma is the floral festival (Cultural Festival of Telangana) celebrated by Hindu women in the Indian state of Telangana.

In Telugu Batukamma means ‘come back to life’. Batukamma=Batuku(live or come back to life) + Amma(mother or godess).

The Bathukamma festival is celebrated for Nine Days. The festival is followed by Boddemma, it is celebrated two days before the Bhadrapada Amavasya and it marks the ending of Varsha Ruthu (Rainy Season).

Bathukamma is a beautiful stack, arranged with different seasonal flowers in concentric layers. These are all medicinal & wildflowers. Goddess Gauri is worshiped in the form of Bathukamma for these nine days.

The last day of the festival is celebrated on Ashwayuja Ashtami Tithi. The day is called Durgashtami.

Dussehra is celebrated on the second day after Durgashtami, i.e, on Ashwayuja Dashami (The tenth day in Ashwayuja month), which is…

Mahalaya Amavasya 2024 Date

Mahalaya Amavasya is also known as Pitru Amavasya or Bhadrapada Amavasya or Sarva pitru/Sarvapitri Amavasya. According to the Amavasyanth calender it’s performed on the last day of the month and it is the start of Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) and Bathukamma. Generally, it falls in the September- October months of the Gregorian calendar. This day is a special, most important, and highly sacred day for Hindus as every Hindu family expresses their gratitude to the previous generations of people. Hindus pay homage to their ancestors by way of food offerings on this day. In Telangana, the colorful festival of flowers i.e. BATHUKAMMA (A Floral Festival), starts on this day and is celebrated for nine days. On this auspicious day, Bathukamma is called Engili Puvvu Bathukamma, because first, they pay homage to their ancestors by way of food offerings and then they start making Bathukamma. In Bengal, this day is the beginning of goddess Durga Devi puja festivities i.e., Navarathri Uthsa…

Paush Purnima 2025 Date, Significance and Importance

Paush Purnima 2025 Date In 2025 Paush Purnima is falling on Monday, 13th January. Below are the timings Purnima Tithi starts at 07:33 AM on 13th January Purnima Tithi ends at 06:26 AM on 14th January The day when Purnima falls in the month of Paush or Pushyam is treated as Paush Purnima. It marks the end of Paush Maas and the beginning of the Magh month (As per Purnimanth Calendar). The Significance of Paush Purnima

On Paush Purnima devotees observe other festivals and vrat like Shakambhari Jayanthi, Satyanarayana Vratham, and Charta Festival. The famous Magh Mela in Allahabad starts on the next day of Paush Purnima. Pushyabhishek Yatra is celebrated in Sri Krishna temples all over India. Goddess Laxmi, Lord Shiva, and Lord Brahma are also worshiped on this day.

Ritual bath on Paush Pournima during the Magh Mela considered as very much auspicious. Thousands of devotees converge at the temple town of Pra…

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…