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Ramakrishna Jayanti is celebrated in honour of a well-known and revered saint by the name of Ramakrishna during the period between 1836 to 1886. Being born to a religiously-inclined Brahmin family in Hooghly District from West Bengal, Saint Ramakrishna put forth his utmost faith towards Goddess Kali by turning into a priest at the famous […]
Mathura and Vrindavan, both well-known pilgrimage spots for Lord Krishna Bhakts hold great significance for Phulera Day. This auspicious day falls on Shukla Paksha Dwitiya during the Phagun month in accordance with Hindu Calendar of India. The Phulera Dooj festival occurs every year between two auspicious festivals of Vasant Panchami and Holi. Owing to its […]
The combination of Shiva-Shakti marks the great festival of Shivratri. The southern states in India are known to observe Maha Shivratri on Chathurdashi Thithi of Magha maasam during the period of Krishna Paksha whereas people from the north of India consider the Phalgun month for observing Shivratri. Nevertheless, both the calendars differ only in name […]
Janaki Jayanti alias Sita Ashtami is specific to Krishna Paksha Ashtami which falls in the Phalgun month based upon the lunar calendar followed in the north of India. But Amanta Lunar Calendar shows Janaki Jayanti to occur during Magha. Since both fall on the same day, it does not matter how one observes Janaki Jayanti.
Krishna Paksha Saptami day marks Shabari Jayanti during Phalgun month as per the traditional Hindu calendar followed in the Northern parts of India while the southern side of India as well as Maharashtra and Gujarat look upon Shabari Jayanti in the month of Magha. Coincidentally, both occur same day.
The North Indian Lunar Hindu Calendar has earmarked Yashoda Jayanti on a specific date of the Phalgun month. This is on Krishna Paksha Shasthi. On the other hand, certain states like those of Maharashtra and Gujarat whereas some of the states down south follow Yashoda Jayanti as per Amanta Lunar Calendar which occurs in the […]
While all twelve Sankrantis occurring year-round are auspicious, it is the eleventh month of the Hindu calendar that holds significance for Kumbha Sankranti. Devotees believe in the practice of giving towards charity during Sankranti. This act known as Dan Punya is done with great fervor alongside certain other rituals and practices in connection with Sankranti. […]
A well-known saint by the name of Guru Ravidas who lived during the period of 1377 to 1527 C.E created a great impression with his eloquent verses and songs of devotion towards the Bhakti Movement. His other monikers included names such as Raidas, Rohidas as well as Ruhidas. His birthplace is Mandhuadhe situated in the […]
The Purnima of Magha month is auspicious in every sense. Hindu texts and doctrines mention the need for taking of holy bath during the Magha Purnima day. Austerity measures are also observed with strict devotion. Besides these, devotees indulge in the art of giving which is essentially charity work. The Magha Maasam thus ends by […]
People belonging to Jain community are very strict with their religious fastings. Jain women observe the fast of Rohini Vrat for longevity of husbands’ lives. The vrat is observed on the day of Rohini nakshatra. Incidentally, Rohini Nakshatra is the twenty-seventh one amongst Hindu Calendar nakshatras. The vrat for Rohini kickstarts soon after the sun […]
