Auspicious Hindu Days

[page_title] English meaning of the festival Nava means nine and Ratri means night. Navaratri symbolises the victory of good over evil.   How the date is decided annually Navaratri is observed during Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase) in the Hindu month of Ashwin.   Significance of the festival to [...]

[page_title] English meaning of the festival Adhika means "extra," and Maas means "month". The Adhika Maas is also referred to as Mala Maas and Puroshottama Maas. It is named Mala Maas because this month is as it were the dirt or refuse of time. Adhika Maas is said to [...]

[page_title] English meaning of the festival Purattasi is a Hindu festival celebrating the Hindu deity, Venkateswara. Purattasi is the name of the Tamil month. How the date is decided annually Purattasi is observed from mid-September to mid-October annually. Significance of the festival to Hinduism Since our physical body is prone [...]

[page_title] English meaning of the festival The Sanskrit word Pitra refers to our immediate ancestors, departed relatives and friends, the earliest Rishis (sages) and God in all His aspects.  The observance of Mahalaya Paksha and Pitra Paksha, involves intense Bhakti to God, as does every Hindu Religious observance. In [...]

[page_title] English meaning of the festival The Sanskrit word Pitra refers to our immediate ancestors, departed relatives and friends, the earliest Rishis (sages) and God in all His aspects.  The observance of Mahalaya Paksha and Pitra Paksha, involves intense Bhakti to God, as does every Hindu Religious observance. In [...]

[page_title] English meaning of the festival Krishna refers to the incarnation of Lord Vishnu and Ashtami means eight. Krishna Ashtami refers to the eighth day in the month of Bhadrapada when the appearance of Lord Krishna is celebrated. How the date is decided annually Krishna Ashtami falls on the [...]