Tulsi Vivah
Tulsi Vivah consists of uniting Shri Vishnu [an Idol of Balkrushna (Infant Shrikrushna)] and the Tulsi (Basil plant) in wedlock.
Bhai dooj and Yama Dwitiya
On Bhai dooj, the Scriptures have emphasized on nurturing the brother-sister relationship. Just as the love of mother towards her child is pure so also is that of a sister for her brother. On this day, Deity Yama visits His sister Yamuna for a meal. Hence, it is also known as Yama Dwitiya.
Balipratipada
On Balipratipada a picture of King Bali and his Queen Vindhyavali is drawn with rangoli on the floor, decorated with five colours and worshipped. On Balipratipada, Bali is worshipped.
Narak chaturdashi
According to Shrimadbhagvat Puran on this day Shri Krushna slayed Narkasur. A powerful demon called Bhoumasur or Narkasur formerly ruled a place named Pragjyotishpur.
Dhantrayodashi (Dhanteras)
Dhanatrayodashi is also known as Dhanteras and Dhanvantari Jayanti. Businessmen worship their treasuries and Deity Shri Lakshmi on this day while Ayurvedic vaidyas (doctors) worship Deity Shri Dhanvantari (vaidya of Deities).
Vasubaras (Govatsa Dwadashi)
A legend has it that after samudramanthan (churning of the ocean) five kamadhenus (wish-fulfilling cows) were created from it. This vrat is performed to worship the Divine cow Nanda, one amongst them.
How to celebrate Navaratri in adverse times caused by coronavirus pandemic ?
Due to the lockdown imposed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as some other restrictions, celebrating Navaratri festival, as usual, will be restricted in some places this year.
How to celebrate Ganeshotsav during the crisis of coronavirus ?
Against the backdrop of disasters like coronavirus, Hindu Dharma has suggested some options in practising code of conduct as per Dharma.
How to perform ritualistic worship of ‘Shrikrushna Janmashtami’ at home with devotion, since it is not possible to perform it collectively in current adverse times ?
Birth time of Shrikrushna is at 12:00 am in the midnight. Therefore, the preparation of the worship should be completed prior to this time.