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...
Pongal 2025: Everything You Need to Know About Pongal
One of the major festivals in Southern India, Pongal is a four-day-long traditional festival celebrated predominantly in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. It is one of the most important festivals in India. It mar...
Purnima Vrat 2025 – Everything You Need To Know
Purnima Vrat, Start Afresh on This Day Purnima is the word used for the full moon in Sanskrit, and it is the day on which the full moon occurs. There are numerous ways of spelling Purnima/Poornima/Pournima, and it is also called Purnam...
