[page_title] English meaning of the festivalHindi New Year is called NAVA VARSHA.How the date is decided annuallyNava Varsha or Hindi New Year is celebrated on the first day of Chaithra (March/April) in Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase). The New Year day in the month of Chaitra marks the beginning of the first Navaratri period [...]
[page_title] English meaning of the festivalMasi refers to the Tamil month. Magham is the Nakshatra that is ruling.How the date is decided annuallyMasi Magham falls on a full moon day in the month of Masi when the Magham Nakshatra is aligned with the moon.Significance of the festival to HinduismThis day signifies the descent of [...]
[page_title] English meaning of the festivalVasanth refers to the spring season and Panchami means fifth. The followers of the Hindu Dharma celebrate the festival of Vasant Panchami as the fifth day of spring.How the date is decided annuallyVasanth Panchami is celebrated annually by followers of Hindu Dharma in the month of Maagha (February) in [...]
[page_title] English meaning of the festival Ekadashi means eleventh and refers to the "thithi" (Hindu date) on which it is observed. Prabhodhini means awakening or knowledge. How the date is decided annually Each Hindu month has two "pakshas" comprising 15 thithis each. We have two Ekadashi every Hindu month, one in the dark fortnight [...]
[page_title] English meaning of the festival Skanda 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 annually Skanda Sashti is held on the 6th date in the bright phase of the month of Kartik or Karthigai. Significance of the [...]
