भैरवाष्टमी । कालाष्टमी । Bhairava Ashtami | Kala Bhairav Ashtami 2011


Lord Shiva took the incarnation of Bhairav on the auspicious day of Asthmi on Margsheesh Krishna Paksha. The Kalashtmi fast is observed on this day because of this.
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भीष्म पंचक | Bhishma Panchaka | Punch Bhiku

Bheesham Panchak is also known as Panch Bheekhu. Bheesham Panchak Vrat has special significance in the month of Kartik. This fast begins from Kartik Shukla Ekadashi and continues till Poornima. [More]

कार्तिक स्नान 2011| Kartik Snan | Kartik Snan 2011 | Significance of Kartik Month

Every year the holy bath begins on the onset of month of Kartik. Women and men go to take holy bath in the morning during this month.
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बैकुण्ठ चतुर्दशी | Vaikunth Chaturdashi | Vaikunth Chaturdashi 2012

The Chaturdashi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik is also known as Baikunth Chaturdashi. It is also known as Baikunth Chaudas. Devotees observe fast on this day. [More]

धनत्रयोदशी | धनतेरस | Dhantrayodashi | Dhantrayodashi 2012 | Dhanteras Diwali 2012

The celebrations of Diwali which is one of the most important festival of Hindus starts on the auspicious day of Dhan Tryodashi. These celebrations continue for five days. It includes Dhantares, Narak Chaturdashi or Choti Deepawali, Govardhan Pooja and Bhaiya Dooj which are celebrated with zeal and fervour.
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तुलसी पूजा | Tulsi Puja | Tulsi Janam Story

Everyone in India know about the characteristics of Tulsi. It has divine properties. Marriages and other auspicious work begin on Devuthani or Devothan Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha in Kartik. [More]

तुलसी | Tulsi | Tulsi Importance | Tulsi Marriage Story

Everyone is aware of the characteristics of Tulsi. Its religious as well as medicinal qualities are known by all. There would be rarely any house in India where the plant of Tulsi is not planted. It is worshiped in every house. [More]

सर्वपितृ श्राद्ध । महालया अमावस | Sarva Pitru shraddh | Mahalaya Amavasya

According to Hinduism krishna paksha of Ashwin Month is celebrated in the form of Shraddh. Discription of shraddha sanskar can ve found in many religious books of Hinduism. Shraddha Paksha is also known as Mahalya or Sarva Pitru Paksha. [More]

जीवित्पुत्रिका व्रत | Jivitputrika Vrat | Jitiya Fasting | Jitiya Fasting 2012 | Jimutavahana Story

The Jivitputrika fast has a special religious significance. This fast is kept by the mothers for the longevity of their sons and concludes after a day long fast and worship. [More]

श्राद्ध - 2011 | Shraddha Dates 2011 | Sharadh and its Importance in Human Life | Scientific Aspect of Shradha

Shardha is a Karma that continues for 17 days starting from Poornima and ends on the Amavasya. This year it starts from 12 September 2011 and ends on 27 September 2011. [More]

चन्द्र षष्ठी । Chandra Shashti | Chandra Shashti Vrat | Chandra Shashti Vrat Vidhi | Chand Chhath | Chandra Shashti Katha

This fast is observed on the Shasti of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada. The fast is observed by unmarried girls. The fast will be observed on 7 August in 2012. At many places, this fast is also observed by married girls who are in the first year of their marriage. [More]

श्रीगणेश बहुला चतुर्थी व्रत 2012 । Shri Ganesha Chaturthi Vrat 2012

This fast is observed on the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. This year it will be observed on Wednesday, 19th September. It is also known as Sri Ganesh Bahula Chaturthi vrat.
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कूर्म जयंती । Kurma Jayanti | Kurma Avatar | Kurma Avatar Story

Lord Vishnu took incarnation of Kurma on Poornima of the month of Vaishaka. Hence, the day is celebrated as Kurma Jayanti. [More]