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Putrada Ekadashi marks the waxing moon fortnight of the Hindu month of Pausha. On this day, devotees fast by avoiding grains, beans, cereals, and certain vegetables and spices while spending the day worsh...
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Pongal is a Hindu festival marking the beginning of the end of winter and corresponds to the time when the sun is moving towards Uttarayanam (north) from Dakshinayanam (south). Usually, Pongal is celebr...
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In the Hindu faith, Chaturthi celebrates Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi (Sankata Chaturthi) on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (the dark lunar phase or the waning phase of the moon). If this Chaturt...
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Ekadashi is a Hindu observance that can fall into two categories: annually and monthly. Sattila or Tilda Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of the waning moon (Krishan Paksha) during the fortnight of the Hi...
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In Hinduism, Ekadashi is an important observance, with two occurring annually. The focus is the worship of Lord Vishnu. Devotees show reverence by partial fasting. They abstain from grains, beans, cereals...
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The full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashad is celebrated as Guru Purnima. The day is associated with the great sage Maharshi Veda Vyasa, the writer of the four Vedas, Puranas, and Mahabharta. The h...
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In the Hindu faith, Chaturthi celebrates Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi (Sankata Chaturthi) occurs on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (dark lunar phase or the waning phase of the moon). Devotees obser...
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In the Hindu religion, Ekadashi is a holy day, with two each month. Kamika Ekadashi is associated with Lord Krishna (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu). Hindus believe observers of Kamika Ekadashi will byp...
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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. The faithful believe fasting on this Amavasya wards...
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Sravana or Sawan is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar and hosts several religious holidays, including Sravan Somvar and Rakhi. It is the month of Lord Shiva. Throughout the month, devotees perform pil...
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Hariyali ( greenery) Teej (third day) is an important holiday for married Hindu women seeking marital bliss and the well-being of their husbands. Hariyali Teej is the 3rd day of the first fortnight in the...
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Nag Panchami is the Hindu holiday dedicated to snakes (nag) and is a favorite in India. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the bright half of the lunar month of Shravan (Sawan) and falls sometime in J...
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Ashadha (also called Aashaadha) is a month in the Hindu calendar, the fourth month of the Hindu year. The month hosts the Guru Purnima festival on the full moon (Purnima) of the month. PLEASE NOTE: We u...
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Ganga Dussehra is a day of devotion and faith celebrated in the month of Jyeshtha in the Hindu calendar. When the evening of Ganga Dussehra descends, devotees begin offering leaf boats with candles, swe...
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Lord Jagannath, the day's namesake, is an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Rath Yatra is a colorful festival in Odisha, India. Each year during the monsoon season, the images of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and S...
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Mithuna Sankranti (Mithuna Sankramanam ) celebrates the sun's transition into the Gemini or Mithuna constellation. People wear traditional attire and offer prayers to the earth goddess as a demonstration...
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In the Hindu religion, Ekadashi (Pandava Bhima Ekadashi, or Pandava Nirjala Ekadashi.) is one of two Ekadashi every month; each is known by a different name and has great importance. Worship of Lord Vis...
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In the Hindu faith, Chaturthi celebrates Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi (Sankata Chaturthi) occurs on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (the dark lunar or waning phase of the moon). If this Chaturthi...
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Vat Purnima or Wat Purnima occurs on the full moon day in the month of Jyeshtha on the Hindu calendar. Wives fast and pray for the prosperity and longevity of their husbands by tying threads around a ban...
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Yogini Ekadashi is the Ekadashi of the waning fortnight of the Hindu month of Ashadha. Fasting on this day is done to rid oneself of various ailments and diseases. Hindus believe that blessings of good...