Auspicious Hindu Days

[page_title] 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 [...]

[page_title] 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 [...]

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 [...]

[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 [...]

[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 [...]

[page_title] English meaning of the festival The Sanskrit word "Vijay" means "victory" and "Dashmi" means "tenth day". "Vijay Dashmi" therefore means "victory on the 10th day". How the date is decided annually Vijay Dashmi is celebrated on the 10th day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin. Significance of [...]