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Ganga Saptami (Ganga Jayanti / Ganga Pujan) is devoted to the goddess Ganga who represents happiness, fame and salvation. If one is able to arise and bathe in the Ganges river on this day, that event is s...
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The birthday of goddess Sita is celebrated as Sita Navami (Sita Jayanti or Janaki Navami). Lord Rama was also born on the same lunar day. Mata Sita is known for her sincerity and purity. Hence, women t...
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Jyeshtha or Jyaistha is the third month of the Hindu calendar. This corresponds to May-June in the Gregorian calendar. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian Civil Calendar, which is the official holiday calen...
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Narasimha Jayanti is celebration of the triumph of good over evil. In the Hindu faith Narasimha Jayanti marks the 4th reincarnation of Lord Vishnu into half man and half lion. By becoming half man and h...
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The transition of sun from Mesha rashi to Vrishabha rashi takes place during Vrishabha Sankranti. Giving cows as gift is considered auspicious on this day. Devotees visit Vishnu temples and pray Lord Vish...
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In Hindu faith, Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi (Sankata Chaturthi) is observed on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (dark lunar phase or the waning phase of the moon). If thi...
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In the Hindu religion, Ekadashi is observed yearly and monthly. Indira Ekadeshi is the Ekadashi of the Krishna paksha in the Hindu month of Ashwin. Devotees are fast for one day to prove their love and...
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In the Hindu religion Somvati Amavas, or Amavasya, means 'dark moon' and refers to the new moon phase in Sanskrit. Somvaty Amavasya falls on a Monday. It's believed that fasting on this Amavasya wards o...
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Saraswati Avahan celebrates the goddess Sarswati, who is responsible for knowledge in the Hindu faith. Avahan means invocation or summoning. This observance typically occurs in autumn each year. PLEASE...
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Maha Saptami is the seventh day of the grand Durga Puja celebration and commences with the eyes of the goddess Durga opening on this day. Mahalaya is performed on this day and the final countdown of Durg...
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Maha Ashtami is a sacred day of Hindus and is on the second day of Durga Puja, which is celebrated over ten days. Each day represents a different form of the goddess Durga, the goddess of power (Shakti)....
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Maha Navami is celebrated during Durga Puja. On this day the goddess Durga is worshipped in the form of Aparajita, through the offerings of sugarcane stalks. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian Civil Calen...
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Dussehra (Vijayadashami, Dasara, Navratri) occurs on the last day of Navratri festival during Durga Pooja. Ramlila, a play about the life of Rama is performed; festivities symbolize the victory of good...
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Hindus observe two kinds of Ekadashi: yearly and monthly. Papankusha Ekadeshi is the Ekadeshi of Ashwin Shukla Paksha. Devotees fast for a day. During this celebration, one should worship Padmanabha, th...
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Tula Sankranti is one of the twelve Sankranti of Hindu religion. All over India, Tula Sankranti is celebrated with significance attached to social, cultural, and religious aspects. It is considered very...