[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. [...]

[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 [...]

[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 Hinduism In this age of [...]

[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 be the month of Vishnu. [...]

[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 to ailments and is considered [...]