Vedic Rituals and Significance of Ratha Saptami
What is Ratha Saptami and why is it celebrated? Ratha Saptami or Rathasapthami (Sanskrit: रथसप्तमी or Magha…
Festivals
Makara Sankranti 2020 Significance and Rituals
Whenever the Sun changes signs it is called “Sankranti”. Few hours before the shift into the new sign and few hours after it is a very unsettling time for the Sun.
Karthigai Deepam – The day to dispel darkness and bring in light
Karthigai Deepam is celebrated when Moon transits Kritikka Nakshatra in the Tamil month of Karthigai.
Kartik Purnima Significance and Rituals
The full moon on November 11-12, 2019 is called “Karthik Purnima” as it falls in the Vedic…
Pitru Paksha or Shradh Dates, Significance and Rituals
Pitru Paksha also spelled as Pitri Paksha, Pitr Paksha (literally “fortnight of the ancestors”) is a 16–lunar day period in Hindu calendar when people honor their ancestors with Shraddha or Tarpan.
Shani Amavasya – Powerful day to get rid of Saturn related troubles
When the new moon (amavasya) falls on a Saturday it is called Shani Amavasya. It is an…
Akshaya Tritiya – One of The Most Auspicious Days In The Hindu Calendar
Akshaya Tritiya Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day free from malefic effects of planets in transit. The…
Narasimha Dwadashi Rituals
Today (March 17) is Narasimha Dwadashi the day that is dedicated to worshipping Lord Narasimha. The Shukla Paksha Dwadashi…
Dhanteras – The Day to Invite Prosperity and Wealth Into Our Lives
Dhanteras also known as Dhanatrayodashi or or Dhanvantari Trayodashi is the day when Lord Vishnu incarnated as “Dhanvantri” – The father of Ayurveda…
Papankusha Ekadashi – The day to free yourself from all your sins from all lifetimes
Papankusha Ekadashi falls in the month of Asvin and the 11th waxing moon and is known to…
Significance of Goddess Mahagauri – Navratri Day 8
Goddess Mahagauri is the 8th of the 9 forms of Goddess Durga and is worshipped on the 8th night of Navratri. For personalized Navratri rituals..
Significance of Goddess Kālarātri – Navratri Day 7
Kālarātri is the 7th of the 9 forms of Goddess Durga known as Navadurga. She is worshipped on the 7th day of Navratri. For personalized Navratri..