[page_title]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 and [...]
[page_title]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 Sashti [...]
[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 after Deepavali/Diwali Significance of the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
