The word Akshaya means that which never diminishes - hence beginnings made or valuables bought on this day are considered certain to bring luck and success.
... View detailsThe transit of Jupiter , commonly known as Guru Peyarchi, is one of the most important events in Vedic Astrology as its impact is significant.
... View detailsThis full moon signifies the marriage of Parvati and Parameswara (Lord Shiva), Murugan and Deyvaanai, and Aandaal and Rangamannar.
... View detailsThe ninth day of the bright half of Chaitra is the birthday of Lord Rama.
... View detailsYugadi specifically refers to the start of the age we are living in now, Kali Yuga.
... View detailsThe full moon day of the Tamil month of Masi in Magha Nakshtra is considered auspicious. It is believed that during this period,divine beings descend to purify the karma of the human race.
... View detailsLet us remove all negativity from our lives and welcome the new year with blessings and positive thoughts.
... View detailsThe Hindu festival of Mahashivaratri is celebrated on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of the Magh month, as per the Hindu lunar calendar. The Shiva principle is most active on this day of the year.
... View detailsKalashtami, which is also known as Kala Ashtami, is observed every month during Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha. Devotees of Lord Bhairav keep fast and worship Him on all Kalashtami days in the year.
... View detailsThai is a Tamil month which coincides with Magh. The word Thaipusam is derived from the month name Thai and Pusam
... View detailsSaturn transits on 17.01.2023 at 17:35:00 hrs from MAKARA RASI (CAPRICORN) to KUMBA RASI (AQUARIUS)
... View detailsThis is a Hindu festival celebrated on the day the sun enters the zodiac sign (rashi) of Capricorn (Makar)
... View detailsArudra Darisanam or Arudra Darshan takes place on full moon
... View detailsLet us thank God for all that we received in 2022 and seek blessings for the new year. May 2023 fulfill our dreams and aspirations and remove all obstacles that stand in the way of success.
... View detailsDhanvantari is an Avatar of Vishnu and appears in the Vedas and Puranas as the physician of the gods. He is the god of Ayurvedic medicine.
... View detailsKaarthigai Deepam is celebrated on the full moon day in the Tamil month of Kaarthigai which coincides with Krithikai/Krittika Nakshatra in the month of November or December.
... View detailsDurgashtami fasting is observed every month during Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha.
... View detailsKalabhairav Jayanti is the birth anniversary of fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva associated with annihilation.
... View detailsA six day fast is observed from the first day the Karthika month up to the sixth day which is Soorasamharam, the most important day of the festival.
... View detailsDiwali, the Festival of Lights is celebrated with great fervor all over India. It is the time of the year when Goddess Lakshmi is propitiated and bestows her blessings on all her devotees.
... View detailsThis nine-day and nine-night festival, brings together all in the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga also known as Shakti /Devi. Navaratri is a festival of worship and dance for the Mother - who destroys evil.
... View detailsOnam is one of the most colorful community festivals of India
... View detailsGanesha Chaturthi, the great Ganesha festival, also known as 'Vinayak Chaturthi' or 'Vinayaka Chavithi' is celebrated by Hindus around the world as the birthday of Lord Ganesha
... View detailsGokul Ashtami is the birthday of Lord Krishna. It falls on the 8th day of the dark half of the month of 'Bhadrapada'
... View detailsVaralakshmi Vratha is celebrated on the Friday before the full moon in the Tamil Month 'Aadi'
... View detailsThe full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashad (July-August) is observed as the auspicious day of Guru Purnima,
... View detailsThe Navagraha Homam is performed to remove all obstacles in life and attain 'Ayur, Arogya and Saukhyam' (longevity, health and happiness).
... View detailsMaha Lakshmi Yagna is performed for the purpose of gaining legitimate wealth. Those who are involved in business or are facing financial problems may perform this Yagna to receive the blessings and grace of Goddess Mahalakshmi.
... View detailsVaikāsi Visākam is important to the Saivites, Vaishnavites and the Buddhists. To the Saivites, it is the day of the descent of Lord Murugan...
... View detailsShani Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Lord Shani and is also known as Shani Amavasya.
... View detailsRahu Ketu transit from Vrishabha Rasi to Mesha Rasi on 12th April 2022 at 14:59 hrs. Jupiter (Guru) transits from Kumbha Rasi to Meena Rasi on 13th April 2022 at 15:50 hrs.
... View detailsLord Ganesha is always worshipped before starting any Pooja or Homa. Lord Ganesha removes all obstacles. Lord Ganesha is also known as ‘Vigneshwara’ [vigna + Eswara] which means the lord who remove... View details
Let us hope and pray that 2022 usher will in a new era of peace,health and prosperity to all.
... View detailsEkadashi fasting is observed on every 11th Tithi in Hindu calendar. There are two Ekadashi fasting in a month, one during Shukla Paksha and another during Krishna Paksha.
... View detailsThe first day of the Tamil month of Purattasi coincides with Thiruvonam Nakshatra and Ekadashi this year and each is considered auspicious for worship of Lord Vishnu.
... View detailsThe Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is a prayer to Lord Shiva (part of the hindu trinity, the lord of destruction, penance and meditation) to help overcome "death".
... View detailsThe festival of Chitra pournami or poornima is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Chitra (April - May).
... View detailsVaikuntha Ekadashi falls on Friday, December 25, 2020. According to the Vakya Panchangam, followed in temples, Saturn transits from Dhanus Rasi to Makaram on 26th December 2020.
... View detailsFrom 23rd September 2020, 12:31PM to 12th April 2022 15:31 PM Rahu will be positioned in Rishaba (Taurus) Rasi and Ketu Vrischika(Scorpio) Rasi.
... View detailsSaturn passes through each sign for a period of above 2 1/2 years. The upcoming transit of Saturn is on 24th January 2020 according to Lahiri Panchang.
... View detailsJupiter transits from Vrischika to Dhanur Rasi on 28th Oct 2019 according to the Vakya Panchangam which is followed at temples. Astrologers who follow the Thirukanidha Panchangam date the transit on 4th November 2019.
... View detailsPradosham in this month of Shravan falls on 29th July, which is also a Monday, considered auspicious during this month as Shravan Somwar
... View detailsPurnima fasting might be observed either on Purnima day or on one day before Purnima day i.e. on Chaturdashi day depending on starting time of Purnima Tithi on previous day.
... View detailsOne of the ways to appease Lord Sani include offering of black clothes, mustard oil, black daal, sesame etc. to the poor and helping and serving the old and needy people since Sani signifies all these.
The Sani Preethi Homam is performed to alleviate the malefic effects of Saturn.
The Sudarshana Chakram is the mighty weapon of Lord Narayana and has many auspicious attributes associated with it.Most importantly, it has the attribute of "Pida Pradanam"
... View detailsThe Sri Suktha mantra invokes Goddess Maha Lakshmi through the sacred Fire.
... View detailsLord Ganesh is one of the most revered and loved deities. He is also one of the most commonly associated symbols of Hinduism,
He is beieved to solve all kinds of troubles and touch all aspects of the human life with his holy presence and is hence is known as Vighnaharta or Vigneshwar... View details
Vaikunta Ekadashi is the Krishna paksha Ekadashi that occurs during the Dhanurmasa period in the Hindu calendar corresponding to late December - January in the English calendar.
... View detailsThe homam is performed to seek all material benefits, increase abundance and accumulation of legitimate wealth.
... View detailsThe Tamil month of Purattasi (Sept-Oct) is belived to be the preferred month for Lord Balaji (Vishnu)
... View detailsAadi Pooram is one of the major festivals celebrated in all Vaishnavite temples. It falls in the month of Aadi on Pooram nakshatra.
... View detailsAadi is the divine month when Gods and Goddesses decide to enhance the lives of their graceful creations i.e.humans.
... View detailsSashti Tithi is dedicated to Lord Skanda. Devotees keep fast during Shukla Paksha Sashti day. For Skanda Sashti Vratam the day when Sashti Tithi is combined with Panchami Tithi is preferred. Hence Skanda Sashti Vratam might be observed on Panchami Tithi.
... View detailsPradosh Vrat, which is also known as Pradosham in South India, is observed to seek blessings of Lord Shiva.
... View detailsGoddess Lakshmi is the Goddess of the wealth while Kubera or Kuberan is the wealthiest among the devas.
... View detailsSankatahara Chaturthi is an auspicious festival celebrated in honour of Lord Ganesh. It is observed on every Hindu calendar month on the ‘chaturthi’ (fourth day)
... View detailsThe Sri Suktham is a hymn in the Atharva Veda and also appears as a supplement to the Rigveda. The Sri Suktha mantra invokes Goddess Maha Lakshmi through the sacred Fire.
... View detailsThe Lakshmi Ganapathi homam is performed to remove all the obstacles and negativity
... View detailsThe planet Jupiter is known as GURU or BRIHASPATI.The names mean, "teacher, lord of light, and teacher to the gods." Jupiter is a benefic planet, generally considered to be the most auspicious of the planets.
... View detailsPuthandu, or the better known Tamil New Year or Chithirai Tiru-naal, is the celebration of the first day of the Tamil new year in mid-April
... View detailsAmavasya is new moon day in Hindu calendar. It is significant day as many rituals are performed only on Amavasya Tithi. All Amavasya days are appropriate to perform Shraddha rituals to appease ancestors.
... View detailsThis is a festival celebrating the birth of Lord Hanuman. Lord Hanuman was born on Chaitra-paurnima,
... View detailsThe Krithigai or Krithika Nakshatra is considered highly auspicious to worship Lord Muruga.
... View detailsNarasimha Jayanti is celebrated on 20th May and Vaikasi Visakam on 21st May 2016
... View detailsVasant Panchami is dedicated to Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge
... View detailsNag Panchami is observed on the 5th day of the bright half of shravan (July-August).
... View detailsThe red appearance of Mars or Mangal as it is known in Vedic Astrology,is believed to be the reason behind its aggressive nature and is known as Angarakha.Astrology considers Mars as a malefic planet while also as a symbol of energy......
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