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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|

PRIEST’S COUNCIL PRESS STATEMENT (JOINT)

PRIEST'S COUNCIL PRESS STATEMENT (JOINT)The Priest’s Council of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha (SAHMS), representing linguistic and ideological diversity in the Hindu sector, annually declares festival dates for the South African Hindu public. Sometimes confusion arises due to time zone differences with India, and other times there are different interpretations of the scriptural principles [...]

By |2020-10-30T11:39:33+00:00October 30th, 2020|

Vijay Dashmi

[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 the festival to Hinduism During [...]

By |2023-01-25T08:34:51+00:00October 5th, 2020|
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