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Shitala Satam, dedicated to Goddess Shitala, is a very significant day in Gujarati Calendar. Families in Gujarat observe Shitala Satam rituals to pursue the blessing of Goddess Shitala, as they believe that Goddess Shitala protects her devotees from measles and chickenpox. The most significant ritual of Shitala Satam is that no food is prepared in […]
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) of Shravana month. According to the Hindu division of the day, the best time to tie Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan day is during Aparahna, which is late afternoon. If right muhurta is not available in the Aparahna time, then Pradosh time can also be selected […]
Panguni Uthiram, also known as Paiguni Uttaram, is an important Tamil Hindu festival, which is observed in Panguni month when Nakshatra Uthiram or Uttara Phalguni prevails. Panguni is the twelfth month in Tamil Calendar, which is recognized as Meena month in other solar calendars. On this day Uthiram Nakshatra coincides with full moon and is […]
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 […]
Durga Puja is known by different names across different regions of the country. There is a unity in these diversities, which helps to create a unique attachment between people of different states. Considered as a very important Hindu religious festival, Durga Puja is celebrated to mark the return of the goddess to her native place. […]
‘Hadaga’ festival of Maharashtra is for praying for good monsoon hence abundant harvest. Since God Indra is god of rain, people sing to Indra hoping for rain. Pictures of elephants, Indra’s vehicle, are drawn everywhere to invite God Indra. The festival of ‘Makar Sankranti’ is marked by kite-flying in the sky. Entire sky is converted […]
