Budh Purnima is a sacred festival that celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is also known as Vaishakh Purnima or Satya Vinayak Purnima, as it falls on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Vaishakh. On this day, devotees observe fast and worship Lord Vishnu […]
Bharani Nakshatra is the second nakshatra out of the 27 nakshatras in Vedic Astrology. It is situated in Aries and spans from 13°20′ to 26°40′. Bharani is ruled by the planet Venus, and is the signifier of Lord Yama. Bharani Nakshatra is known for its association with birth, creation, and fertility. It is believed to […]
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is an auspicious festival celebrated by Hindus and Jains in India and Nepal. It falls on the third day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Vaishakha. Let’s take a leap to discuss the story and spiritual significance of Akshaya Tritiya, as […]
Introduction Mesha Sankranti, or the Solar New Year, is considered auspicious by Hindus and other communities around the world. This celebration also heralds the start of the summer season. When the sun enters Aries, or Mesha Rashi, is celebrated as Solar New Year, or Mesha Sankranti which signifies with first solar cycle of a year. […]
Hanuman Jayanti is a day to celebrate the birthday of the powerful devotee of Lord Ram, Bajrangbali. It is celebrated every year on the Chaitra month’s Purnima Tithi. This year, it will be observed on the 6th of April, Thursday. Hanuman ji is also called Sankatmochan. Which reflects worshipping Hanuman ji regularly will reduce the […]
Indians celebrate Navratri in October for nine nights. Traditional Navratri has four seasons. After the monsoon, people celebrate Shardiya Navratri, honouring the Divine Feminine Devi. Ghatasthapana and Sandhi Puja are the most common Shardiya Navratri muhurat. At Shardiya Navratri, Hindus undertake Ghatasthapana and Sandhi Puja, making Chaitra Navratri 2023 noteworthy. Know about the importance of […]
The birth of Lord Ram is commemorated annually by the festival of the Ram Navmi. It occurs during the ninth day of the waxing phase of the moon, known as Shukla Paksha, during the month of Chait or Chaitra (March – April). The date of Ram Navmi 2023 is the 30th of March. Moreover, it […]
Gudi Padwa, also called the Samvatsar Padvo, is a festival celebrated by Maharashtrians and Konkanis at the start of each year. There are 60 Samvatsaras, and each one has a unique name. Let’s learn about Gudi Padwa 2023, how it’s celebrated nationwide, and how to get the most benefits on the Hindu calendar’s first day. […]
The North Indian traditional calendar states that Sheetala Ashtami is observed during the Chaitra (March–April) months by worshipping the Devi Sheetala. The Hindus celebrate Sheetala Ashtami on the eighth day of Krishna Paksha during the month of Chaitra. Most experts agree that performing this Vrata will help repair a variety of diseases. Sheetala Ashtami 2023, […]
The new moon and full moon are merely two of the monthly phases of the moon, although astrological energy favours those times. While the new moon is for making resolutions and beginning a new cycle with a clean slate, the full moon is associated with feelings of plenty, celebration, and, occasionally, restlessness. However, since the […]
