Skanda Sashti Vrat is one of the most important Hindu fasting rituals dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Celebrated on the sixth day (Sashti) of the waxing moon in the Tamil month of Aippasi, which falls in the month of October-November, […]
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ISKCON Ekadashi
Ekadashi at ISKCON is that religious abstaining day followed by most devotees of the ISKCON and other Vaishnavas. According to Ekadashi, the eleventh day during every lunar fortnight is attributed to the preserver of the universe, Lord Vishnu. On this day, they abstain from eating while their minds, bodies, and […]
Masik krishna Janmashtami
Masik Krishna Janmashtami is a month-long celebration dedicated to the birth of Lord Krishna and is observed on the Ashtami Tithi in the Krishna Paksha every month. Though the grand Krishna Janmashtami happens once a year in Bhadrapada month, Masik Krishna Janmashtami provides devotees with the privilege of celebrating and […]
Ishti and Anvadhan
Ishti and Anvadhan are some of the rituals in Hinduism, basically performed to seek divine favors, prosperity, and purifying of the soul. These rites are considered very ancient in Vedic tradition. They are usually linked to the Yajnas which are the fire offerings. They are considered important for being able […]
Sankranti Calendar
Sankranti is one of the most important festivals in Hindu culture, celebrated to indicate the change of the sun from one zodiac sign to the other, representing change and renewal. Since it occurs every month, every Sankranti has its own spiritual significance because it marks the movement of the sun, […]
Chandra Darshan Days
Chandra Darshan is one of the most important occasions in Hinduism. It is celebrated when the first visible crescent moon comes into view after Amavasya, which means it marks the new moon phase. This day is witnessed by most Hindus to seek prayers for peace, prosperity, and good health from […]
Mangala Gauri Days
Mangala Gauri is a sacred Hindu worship offered to Goddess Parvati. The ceremony falls on Tuesdays during the month of Shravan, when the devotees, mainly women, look for marital happiness, prosperity, and well-being. It is an important ritual for married women. What makes Mangala Gauri so special is its potential […]
Kalashtami Days
Kalashtami is a sacred observance, dedicated to Lord Kala Bhairava: The fierce and protective manifestation of Lord Shiva. Since Kalashtami happens on the eighth day during Krishna Paksha, also the waning phase of the moon, it represents high spiritual value for liberation and protection from evil energies in the lives […]
Durgashtami Days
Durgashtami is otherwise called Mahashtami and is one of the most important days of Hinduism, which happens on the eighth day or Ashtami of the Shukla Paksha during the Ashwin month. In Hinduism, it occurs during the waxing moon in the months of September and October. This festival is taken […]
Karthigai Days
In terms of dates, Karthigai is an important holy time when the Tamil Hindu calendar commits itself to the worshiping rituals of Lord Murugan, also known as Kartikeya, in devotion and spirituality. These holy times are marked by various festivals in different parts of Tamil Nadu and other regions. This […]