Shradh 2024: Save the Dates for Pitru Paksha The adage “We reap what we sow” is well suited to the Pitru Paksha Shradh. Pitru Paksha rituals are performed during this 15–16 day period to cleanse oneself of negative karma and soothe the soul of one’s ancestor. As the Pitru Paksha Shradh 2024 draws…
Why Do We Celebrate Navratrim Two Times a Year? Let’s Investigate! One of the most extensively observed Hindu holidays since the Vedic era is Navratri. It honors Goddess Durga’s divine and feminine might. This festival is observed for nine days because the word Navrati itself denotes Nava, which means Nine, and Ratri, which means Night….
The Religious Significance and History of the Chaitra Navratri Festival About: The Chaitra Navratri Festival holds great religious significance and has been a longstanding tradition. We also know that Navratri is one of the most widely observed Hindu holidays in the country, marked by intense passion and fervor. The past of Chaitra Navratri…
Sharad Navratri 2024: Recognize The Significance Of The Nine Days For nine days alone, people honor Maa Durga, the sacred feminine spirit, with unadulterated devotion in their hearts and the hope that she will bring happiness into their lives. That’s when you realize October 2024, Sharad Navratri, is almost here. As we honor Maa Durga…
Micchami Dukkadam 2024: A Jaina Day of Forgiveness “Forgive and forget” is a common saying, but what does it actually mean to forgive? Every year on Samvatsari, a day set aside for asking for forgiveness from others, Jains celebrate forgiveness with a specific prayer called Micchami Dukkadam. On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Jains all…
Ganesh Chaturthi Sthapana Muhurat 2024: Mangalmurti will come to the house today, install Ganpati in this muhurat Lord Ganesha was born on the fourth day (Chaturthi Tithi) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. Lord Ganesha is one of the most worshipped deities in Hinduism. Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Date: Today is…
