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Introduction Durva Ashtami is a unique and deeply revered festival devoted to the veneration of Durva grass, a sacred element in worship rituals. This festival is celebrated on the eighth day, or ‘Ashtami,’ during the Shukla Paksha, the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Bhadrapada. The 2024 Durva Ashtami is on Wednesday, September 11. … Read more
Anant Chaturdashi, also known as Anant Chaudas, is a holy occasion dedicated to God Vishnu. As per Vedic culture, Lord Vishnu is the lord of several avatars (incarnations) and the preserver of the Universe. Lord Anant is one of the avatars of Vishnu in whose name the festival Anant Chaturdashi is celebrated. The term ‘Anant’ … Read more
The astrology of September 2024 is like a rollercoaster: dynamic, intense, and full of twists and turns. The first week of September is Busy with a capital ‘B’. Pluto re-enters Capricorn, Uranus goes retrograde, we have a New Moon in Virgo, Mars in Gemini squares Neptune and then enters Cancer—to name just the ‘headlines’. And … Read more
Mahalakshmi Vrat is a highly revered and sacred observance dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, who is considered the divine embodiment of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. This is a 16-day-long ritual, deeply rooted in ancient tradition, and is observed with unwavering devotion by devotees, particularly in the northern regions of India, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya … Read more
The eleventh lunar phase is known as Ekadashi. The day of Ekadashi is considered auspicious by adherents of Vedic culture. Each of the year’s 24 Ekadashis is named and celebrated separately. Every month comprises two Ekadashis, one during the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight/waxing phase) and the second during the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight/waning phase). Parsva … Read more
Introduction Radha Ashtami honours the birth of Shri Radha Rani, the consort of Lord Krishna. Radha Rani is venerated as an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, embodying the virtues of devotion, love, and spiritual dedication. Celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, this festival usually falls in August … Read more
Introduction Rishi Panchami, observed on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapada month, is a sacred festival honouring the revered sages, or “rishis,” of ancient India. This year, Rishi Panchami falls on Sunday, September 8, 2024. It follows the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi. Rishi Panchami is a time for deep reverence and … Read more
The Gowri Ganesha festival is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm and holds a special place in the hearts of millions of Hindus across the world. Known by various names such as Gowri Habba, Gowri Pooja, or Hartalika Teej, this festival brings families and communities together to worship Goddess Gowri and her son, Lord Ganesha. … Read more
Introduction Kevda Trij, also known as Kevda Teej, is a Hindu festival that is deeply revered and widely celebrated, especially by women in various Indian states such as Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra. The festival occurs on the third day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) … Read more
Ganesh Chaturthi Let’s Celebrate Ganpati Bappa’s Janamdin! “Ganpati Bappa Morya! Mangalmoorti Morya! Pudchya varshi lavkar yaMorya Re Bappa Morya Re” Have you come across these chants with long processions holding Lord Ganesha’s idols? It’s that time of the year now when households welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes and hearths with great fervour. Magnificently decorated … Read more