Saturday, December 29, 2012

The significance of Sankashti Chaturthi


According to the Hindu calendar, every lunar month has two chaturthi tithis. One is after the full moon which falls during Krishna Paksha which is also known as Sakashti Chaturthi. The second Chaturthi falls on the new moon day during the Shukla Paksha which is known as Vinayaka Chaturthi.


If Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it is celebrated as Angarki Chaturthi. Angarki Chaturthi is considered to be very auspicious and holy according to the Hindu mythology. Fasts are also observed on Sankashti Chaturthi mostly in the northern and western regions of India.



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The Hindu calendar and its significance



 The Hindu calendar is most commonly known as “Panchang” or “Panjika” and it is based on the movements of the moon. 

It is considered as an important part in the life of a Hindu. It consists of auspicious dates, times and information about various Hindu festivals.

 Reference to the Panchang calendar is found in Rig Veda dated back to the 2nd millennium BC. 



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The significance of Paush Mahina



 The month of Poush also known as Paush Mahina in the northern parts of India starts after the Margashrisha Mahina. The Paush Mahina for the year 2012-13 starts from 29th December ’12 and ends on the 27th of January 2013.


The Paush Navaratri or Shakambari Navaratri is one of the most important festivals in the month of Paush in North India

It is celebrated in states like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Orissa, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.






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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Shri Radhe Maa - The significance of Datta Jayanti


The significance of Datta Jayanti



Datta Jayanti is a popular Hindu festival celebrated all over India. As it is the day of the birth of Lord Datta. This festival is celebrated in the Hindu month of Margashirsha on a full moon day. Lord Datta was believed to be the son of Lord Brahma according to Hindu mythology.

Datta means one who has attained final liberation. A pooja is organized by the devotees for Lord Datta. This is done by following the basic steps of Hindu holy worship which includes cleaning the premises, cleansing oneself, and preparation of prasad, etc.

After performing the pooja of Lord Datta, prasad is distributed to everyone.



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Tuesday, December 25, 2012


What is Amavasya


Amavasya is the name given to a new moon night according to the Hindu mythology. It is the first night of the first quarter of the lunar month.

 Since the moon is not visible on the day, Amavasya is also referred as No Moon night. Many people in India choose this day to make an offering to their dead ancestors.

There is also an ongoing debate whether Amavasya is auspicious or inauspicious.



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Monday, December 24, 2012


The Pradosham Vrat

The Pradosham vrat is a fast which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. It is observed on the 13th day of each lunar fortnight. The dates for Pradosham vrat according to the Hindu calendar in India is on the 11th of December and 25th of December.

The vrat or upvaas begins at sunrise and ends at sunset after offering evening prayers in a temple or at home. 

 A popular Hindu myth narrates that Maa Paravati and Lord Shiva are happy during Pradosham, and they fulfill the desires of all who fast in this period.



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What is Vaikunta Ekadashi

Vaikunta Ekadashi is mostly celebrated in the southern regions of India. In Northern India, this Ekadashi is known as Putrada Ekadashi. This occurs in the month of Margashirsha which is between December and January. In 2012, it falls on the 24th December.

 Ekadashi is a monthly fasting ritual which is observed by many devotees on the 11th day of lunar eclipse. The entire month is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

According to Hindu mythology, fasting on this auspicious day is equivalent to fasting on the remaining 23 other Ekadashis according to the Hindu calendar. Vaikunta Ekadashi is considered to be one of the most auspicious days according to the Hindu mythology. 




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Friday, December 21, 2012


The Significance of Friday
Friday or most commonly known as Shukravar according to the Hindu calendar is dedicated to Maa Shakti, the Mother Goddess. Also, on this day devotees worship Maa Santoshi who is considered the incarnation of Maa Shakti. Many devotees observe the Solah Shukravar Vrat dedicated to Maa Shakti which means fasting for 16 consecutive Fridays. It is believed that Maa Shakti will fulfil any desire of the devotee and also grant any wish only if Maa Shakti is satisfied with the devotee’s devotion.

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The Gupta family holds a 'Bhakti Sandhya' every 15 days, which is open to all devotees free of cost.

It is a religious gathering at Radhe Maa Bhavan, organised to worship Maa Jagdambe. Lord Shiva and other deities are honored with prayers and bhajans. It involves ritual worship (puja), bhajan (singing of devotional hymns), prasad (grace in the form of a gift from Mamtamai Shri Radhe Guru Maa) and langer (communal meal) followed by darshan of Mamtamai Shri Radhe Guru Maa.

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

The Significance of Thursday


On Thursday or Guruvars, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brihaspati, the guru of Gods are worshiped  Devotees listen to devotional bhajans and songs dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Devotees wear yellow clothes and meals with the color yellow are preferred. Fasting is observed throughout the day. It is also known as the Guruvar Vrat. In some regions in India, devotees offer banana or plantain to the Lord.

According to the Hindu rituals, it is believed that devotees who fast on Thursdays are blessed with wealth and a happy life. 


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The Gupta family holds a 'Bhakti Sandhya' every 15 days, which is open to all devotees free of cost.

It is a religious gathering at Radhe Maa Bhavan, organised to worship Maa Jagdambe. Lord Shiva and other deities are honored with prayers and bhajans. It involves ritual worship (puja), bhajan (singing of devotional hymns), prasad (grace in the form of a gift from Mamtamai Shri Radhe Guru Maa) and langer (communal meal) followed by darshan of Mamtamai Shri Radhe Guru Maa.

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