Home Yoga spirituality Festivals Festivals on September 13, 2022 Widely worshipped as the God that governs wisdom, prosperity and good luck, Lord Ganesha is the harbinger of good tidings and when invoked before any venture begins, he is bound to bless one's effort with success. Vighnaraja Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi is dedicated to the Vignaraja Maha Ganpati of the Vigneshwara Peeta. Vighnaraja is understood as the one who has complete control over obstacles or hurdles. Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi Sankashti Chaturthi, as per the Hindu calendar, occurs twice, a month. The Chaturthi tithi after Purnima during the Krishna Paksha is called Sankashti Chaturthi whereas the Chaturthi tithi that comes after Amavasya during Shukla paksha is popularly known as Vinayaka Chaturthi. Going by the Amavasyant calendar, Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi arrives in the Bhadrapada month. According to the North Indian Hindi calendar … [Read more...] about Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi 2022: Date, Moonrise Time, Rituals, Vrat Katha, And Significance
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Durga Puja 2022: Navapatrika Puja Date, Time, Significance, And Symbolism of Nine Plants
Home Yoga spirituality Festivals Festivals on September 24, 2022 With the onset of the autumn, Bengal prepares itself for one of the most significant Durga puja events, that spells reunion, revival and joyful remembrances of its age-old culture and tradition. On the tenth day, the celebration of Dussehra concludes. As per the belief, this time is when Goddess Durga takes a sojourn from Mount Kailas to her paternal home on earth, bringing along with her, Goddess Laxmi, Goddess Saraswati, and her children, Lord Ganesha and Lord Karthikeya as well. Read more to know how that connects with Navapatrika. Navapatrika is an observance that stems from religious beliefs revolving round the Durga puja. Literally speaking, nava and patrika mean nine plants. Durga is invoked into the navapatrika (branches of nine plants) on the Saptami, which are tied to the twigs of the Aparajita plant using a yellow thread. Read to know more about … [Read more...] about Durga Puja 2022: Navapatrika Puja Date, Time, Significance, And Symbolism of Nine Plants
Sharadiya Navratri 2022: Date, Muhurta And Significance
Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 16, 2022 Navratri Ghat Sthapana shubh muhurat: नवरात्र पर घट स्थापना के लिए जानें शुभ मुहूर्त | Boldsky Navratri is going to be observed from 26 September and will continue till 05 October 2022. The nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped during this period of nine days. The Navratri falling during the Ashvin month is known as Maha Navratri. It is either the main festival or is celebrated as one of the most popular festivals in most of the states of India. A fast on each day during these nine days, for each form of the Goddess is observed during the festival. These fasts are concluded by the Kanjaka Pujan on the ninth day. Significance Of Navratri Markandeya Puran mentions the reasons behind the celebrations of Navratri. Durga Saptashati is one of the parts of the Purana. It explains the story of the birth of a girl who was the … [Read more...] about Sharadiya Navratri 2022: Date, Muhurta And Significance
Ravan Dahan On Vijayadashami: Time, Rituals, Weapon Worship, Effigy Burning, Celebrations, And Significance
Home Yoga spirituality Festivals Festivals on September 22, 2022 Dussehra is of paramount significance and as standing evidence of the historical epoch that saw the revival and victory of Dharma over Adharma. Rama, a symbol of Dharma or righteousness, eliminated Ravana, the symbol of evil, in a bitter war that was fought between Rama's forces and Ravana's demon army. Dharma (symbolised by Rama) had been challenged by adharma (Ravana) wherein Rama intervened in the situation and reestablished dharma on planet earth. Seetha was the prime example of Dharmo Rakshati rakshitaha. (Dharma will protect those who follow it). The dharma which she followed protected her from the clutches of the Ravana, the symbol of adharma, through Lord Rama who gave the final verdict. By rescuing seta, he not only followed the dharma of a husband but also dispensed justice to his subjects as an able king who saved them out of the peril called … [Read more...] about Ravan Dahan On Vijayadashami: Time, Rituals, Weapon Worship, Effigy Burning, Celebrations, And Significance
Durga Puja 2022: Powerful Durga Mantras And Their Benefits
Home Yoga spirituality Festivals Festivals on September 16, 2022 Mantras have been given immense significance in Hinduism and are very popular in spiritual practices, often used to show devotion to deities. The mantras connect you at a deeper level to your soul. It works miracles on the reciter and the listener. There is a lot of mental discipline involved in the recitation and it should be correctly pronounced. The mantra syllables carry power and can surely solve problems. Mantras should be recited in the following way. Shakti mantra is most powerful and enables the person with the will, power and guts to fight any situation. It is good to chant the shakti mantra in the early morning. One rosary of this mantra should be chanted. Goddess Durga is the preserving, sustaining and destroying force of the universe. She eradicates evil from its roots and accords peace to the world. Durga puja is a festival that goes on for … [Read more...] about Durga Puja 2022: Powerful Durga Mantras And Their Benefits
Navratri 2022: Day-Wise Significance Of Nine Colours And Their Meaning
Home Yoga spirituality Festivals Festivals on September 22, 2022 Navratri is a day of supreme significance for the Hindus pan India. This was the day Goddess Durga annihilated the fiercest demons and restored peace and tranquility to the world. Navratri is dedicated to the nine splendorous forms of Goddess Durga. Each day denotes a colour that upholds a particular aspect of Navratri. Each Navratri has been assigned a particular colour which changes every year. Also, women in Gujarat and Maharashtra, follow the colour code extensively and match the colour with accessories on each day of Navratri. Be it office, or dandiya celebrations and garba dances women never fail to wear the perfect colour for Navratri. It proves tremendously auspicious to incorporate these day-specific colours in your attire and perform the rituals. Let us now the day-wise significance of the nine colours during Navratri. Day 1 Dedicated To Goddess … [Read more...] about Navratri 2022: Day-Wise Significance Of Nine Colours And Their Meaning
Pitru Paksha 2022: Personality Traits Of Babies Born During This Phase
Home Yoga spirituality Festivals Festivals on September 13, 2022 Mahalaya is almost here this year, with its usual set of dos and don'ts to follow and poignant remembrances of our departed ancestors, who, we hope, will come to visit us, in our homes, to bless our lives with their beneficence and goodwill. This is a period for the exchange of goodwill, and your offerings or Tarpans that spell peace for their souls. According to the Hindu Panchang, this year Pitru Paksha will be observed from 10 September 2022 to 25 September 2022. Pitru Paksha will begin on the Poornima day of Bhadrapada month and end on the Amavasya of Ashwin month. If you have sorely missed your 'pitrus' or ancestors, who have left an undying impact on you, this is the time to feel their presence and share your nostalgic trip with them. The souls as per traditions, visit the earth at this time, to give us their blessings for our prosperity. We need to … [Read more...] about Pitru Paksha 2022: Personality Traits Of Babies Born During This Phase
Ramayana And Mahabharata: The Interesting Similarities Between Two Great Indian Epics
Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 15, 2022 Ramayana and Mahabharata are two Indian epics that mentions about the existence of God and the victory of the good over the evil. Though written in different eras, or yugas, the prime intent of both avatars is the same which is a proof that the world is being handled in the fairest manner by the universal power from the time primordial. Lord Vishnu, with his various incarnations on earth, which ranged from the Matsyavatar to Krishnavatar, signified the process of evolution from the undeveloped fish form to the fully-fledged human being form of Krishna. All the incarnations had one purpose, that is of destroying the malice in people and restoring dharma on the earth. In each avatar, Lord Vishnu faces opposition from demons or demonical beings, teaches them lessons, and protects the cause of the righteous. The four yugas mentioned in the Indian … [Read more...] about Ramayana And Mahabharata: The Interesting Similarities Between Two Great Indian Epics
8 Unforgettable Ancient Temples In Chitrakoot
Home Yoga spirituality Festivals Festivals on September 14, 2022 Chitrakoot is a pilgrimage centre and a nagar panchayat, which is located in the Satna district of Madhya Pradesh. This place has gained momentum because it is connected with the popular Indian epic Ramayana. It virtually stands resplendent with the colours of life and holds historical significance. It conveys the stories of Lord Rama and Sita through the imprints of time. If you are curious to know about the events in Lord Rama's life, here is the place that will help you to connect the missing dots. Chitrakoot district is bounded in the North by Kaushambi, in the South by Satna (MP) Rewa (MP). Here are the top eight ancient temples of Chitrakoot that get you mesmerised to the point of no return. If religious places hold a special fascination for you, you can head straightaway to Chitrakoot. 1. Ram Ghat Ram Ghat, which is the most popular … [Read more...] about 8 Unforgettable Ancient Temples In Chitrakoot
Nine Most Famous Temples In India Dedicated To Lord Rama
Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 13, 2022 Lord Ram is the seventh Avatar of Lord Vishnu and is a celebrated deity in the Indian devout households. Worshipped for his divine values, which he stood for, all of his life, he is a shimmering example of a perfect human being that stood the test of time, travelling on an unbeaten path. Dispensing justice to his citizens at Ayodhya as Raja Ram, Lord Ram as Sitaram gave his wife Sita her due justice for her distraught life. There are numerous Lord Ram temples throughout the country, but we have curated the nine famous ones. 1. Raghunath Temple, Jammu Raghunath Temple, based in t he Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, consists of a complex of seven shrines each with its own `Shikhara`, ((rising tower) A portrait of Maharana Ranbir Singh and Lord Hanuman can be found at the point of entrance. Lord Ram is the prominent deity … [Read more...] about Nine Most Famous Temples In India Dedicated To Lord Rama