Mahashivratri 2024
On Mahashivratri, Shivatattva is 1000 times more active than on other days. To get maximum benefit of the Shivatattva, worship Shiva with complete spiritual emotion and chant ‘Om Namaha Shivaya I’
Ratha Saptami 2024
Ratha Saptami (Magh Shukla Saptami) is a day to venerate and offer gratitude to Surya Devata (Deity Sun), the life giver!
Importance of Adhik maas (Purushottam maas)
Adhik maas happens to be the thirteenth month of a lunar year every two or three years. The vrats to be performed during adhik maas
Vaikunth chaturdashi is an invaluable opportunity granted to us to worship Deity Shri Vishnu
‘Vaikunthchaturdashi is an invaluable opportunity granted to us to worship Shri.Vishnu. Its significance is that on this day the doors of Vaikunth (The abode of Shri Vishnu) are open to all devotees!
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.
The Ashunyashayan vrat (vowed religious observance)
The ashunyashayan vowed religious observance is performed on Aashadh krushna (vadya) paksha 2. This year that date as per Hindu lunar calendar falls on 18.7.2019. It should be performed every month from Aashadh to Margashirsha on vadya 2.
Experiencing spiritual emotion and devotion from the palanquin procession
The procession to Pandharpur is the spiritual event making one forget the personal problems as well as one’s body consciousness while chanting the Name of The God.
Purpose of celebrating Holy festivals, Religious festivals and Vowed religious observances
Our Holy festivals and Religious festivals are such that they not only give us happiness while alive, but also help our subtle body gain momentum after death.
What is a vrat (Vowed religious observance)?
The word vrat has been derived from the root ‘vru’ which could mean to choose, a resolve, a desire, obedience, worship, a vow etc.
Importance and benefits of vrat (Vowed religious observances)
Undoubtedly, by undertaking vrats, fasts, following restraints and penance, all the varṇas (classes) are cleansed of their sins.
