English meaning of the festival Kaarthigai refers to the month in which the festival is held. Deepam means light. Kaarthigai Deepam is a festival of lights. It is also known as Annamalai Deepam. How the date is decided annually Kaarthigai Deepam is observed on the day the combination of the full moon [...]
English meaning of the festivalThe word Ekadashi means eleventh and refers to the “thithi” (Hindu date) on which it is observed. Prabhodhani means awakening or knowledge.How the date is decided annuallyEach Hindu month has two “pakshas” comprising 15 thithis each. We therefore have two Ekadashi in every Hindu month, one in the dark fortnight [...]
English meaning of the festivalSkanda is another name for Kartikeya or Murugan. Sashti means six (referring to the 6th thithi on which this celebration is held).How the date is decided annuallySkanda Sashti is held on the 6th date in the bright phase of the month of Kartik or Karthigai.Significance of the festival to HinduismSkanda [...]
English meaning of the festival Annakuta Govardhan Pooja is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Annakuta means a mountain of food. Govardhan refers to the mountain that Lord Krishna lifted to protect the people from heavy rainfall. How the date is decided annually Annakuta Govardhan Pooja is celebrated a day after Deepavali/Diwali Significance of [...]
Gujarati New Year English meaning of the festival The New Year is also referred to as Bestu Varas. How the date is decided annually Gujarati New Year is celebrated a day after Deepavali/Diwali. Significance of the festival to Hinduism The Guajarati New Year day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal. It signifies a [...]
