Masik Shivratri 2025 – Dates, Significance, and Pooja Vidhi
Masik Shivaratri: The Night Of Shiva What is Masik Shivratri? Masik Shivratri or Shivaratri is observed on the 14th night of the waning phase of the Moon. In other words, Chaturdashi night of the Krishna Paksha. As the name indicates,...
15 Renowned Indian Leaders: A Glimpse of Their Sun Signs
Indian Leaders: A Glimpse of their Sun Signs As India celebrates its 75th Republic Day, we take a look into the political fabric of the nation, exploring the mosaic of leadership styles and ideologies of different leaders. Prime Minist...
Thaipusam 2025, Thaipooyam – Significance and Rituals
India’s diversity presents itself in various beautiful festivals, customs, traditions, and culture. Every region in India celebrates its festival with pomp and gaiety filled with bright colors, lights, and firecrackers. Watching these...
Kalashtami – The Positive Energy of Kalabhairav for a Happy Life!
The Hindu festival of Kalashtami or Kala Ashtami is dedicated to Lord Bhairav, the fiery form of Lord Shiva. Kala Ashtami is observed every lunar month on the Ashtami tithi (8th day) during the Krishna Paksha or waning phase of the moon...
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti: Astrological significance and relevance as National Youth Day
Introduction Swami Vivekananda, born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata, stands as a luminary in the annals of spiritual and philosophical history. A profound philosopher and influential spiritual leader, he wielded significant influence ...
Shattila Ekadashi 2025 Date, Muhurta, Fasting Procedure
Ekadashi, the eleventh lunar tithi in the lunar phase, is celebrated during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) as well as the Krishna Paksha (the waning phase of the moon). Usually, there are 24 Ekadashis in a Hindu calendar y...
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 Date, Puja Vidhi and Muhurat
The traditional Hindu community considers Ekadashi tithi to be auspicious and observes fasting for happiness, prosperity, and for a male progeny. On Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu is worshipped to absolve oneself of past sins and for the wellbei...
Magh Bihu: Embracing Tradition and Abundance
Introduction Magh Bihu, known as Bhogali Bihu, stands as a vivid representation of Vedic culture sewn together with the threads of tradition and agricultural vibrancy in Assam and other parts of North-East India. Embedded in the soil o...
Makara Vilakku – The Austere Path to Ayyappa’s Blessings
Makara Vilakku is a Kerala religious festival held every year at the famous Sabarimala Temple. Makaravilakku is celebrated on the first day of Makara month or masam as it is known in the Malayalam calendar corresponding to January as pe...
Makar Sankranti 2025 Date, Muhurat and Puja Vidhi
Makar Sankranti 2025 – Everything You Need to Keep in Mind A festival heralding new beginnings and an auspicious start to the year, the Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti is considered to be one of the main festivals that mark the Sun...