Deepavali/Maha Luxmi Pooja

Deepavali/Maha Luxmi PoojaEnglish meaning of the festivalDeepavali means a row of lights. Since Deepavali is dedicated to the God of wealth, it is also referred to as Maha Luxmi Pooja.How the date is decided annuallyDeepavali is celebrated on the Amavasya (no moon) or fifteenth day in the dark phase of Karthik.Significance of the festival to [...]

By |2021-01-06T12:35:20+00:00November 3rd, 2020|

Narak Chaturdashi

[page_title] English meaning of the festival Narak refers to hell and Chaturdashi means fourteen. However, Narak may also be an abbreviation of Narakasura – a demon Lord Krishna killed on Chaturdashi (14th). How the date is decided annually The day before Diwali, known as Narak Chaturdashi. It is the fourteenth day in the dark [...]

By |2023-01-25T08:36:41+00:00November 3rd, 2020|

Dhan Trayodashi

[page_title] English meaning of the festival According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Vishnu incarnated as Dhanvantari. Hence, this day is called "Dhanvantari Trayodashi or Dhan Teras". Trayodashi means thirteen. Teras is an abbreviated form of Trayodashi. How the date is decided annually The two days before Diwali, is known as Dhan Teras or Dhan Trayodashi. [...]

By |2023-01-25T08:35:30+00:00November 3rd, 2020|
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