Chaturthi
On the day of Chaturthi, Shri Ganapati Principle is a 1000 times more active on earth than other days. Worship of Shri Ganapati on this tithi gives greater benefit of Shri Ganapati Principle.
Spiritual Significance of Raksha Bandhan
Rakshabandhan is the festival of rakhi. This is a festival to celebrate the bond between a brother and sister and is celebrated on Shravan Pournima.
Nariyal Poornima (Pournima) and Shravani
Nariyal Poornima(Pournima) is a festival celebrated during the change of seasons. During Nariyal Poornima (Pournima) the rainfall decreases. This festival is celebrated along the entire coastline of Bharat with great pomp and splendour.
Gokulashtami (Shrikrushna Jayanti)
On Gokulashtami, also known as Janmashtami, Shri Krushna’s Principle is thousand times more active as compared to other days.
Preserve the Guru-disciple tradition ! – Paratpar Guru (Dr.) Athavale
Gurupournima is the day to express gratitude unto the Guru. The real mission of the Guru is to turn the materialistic society towards sadhana (Spiritual practice) and help a true disciple attain Moksha (Final Liberation).
Narayan Nagbali and Tripindi shradh
Tryambakeshwar, Gokarna, Mahabaleshwar, Garudeshwar, Harihareshwar (South Kashi) and Kashi (Varanasi) are ideal for performing a Tripindi shradh
Which specific flower should be offered to a specific Goddess?
Specific flowers have better ability to attract the subtlest particles of a specific Deity’s principle. When these flowers are offered to the Deity during worship, they help awaken the idol and the devotee benefits from the chaitanya in the idol.
Why is Aparajita form of Goddess Durga worshipped near Shami tree?
The Aparajita form of Goddess Durga is worshipped near the Shami tree because Shami leaves are good conservers of energy and they conserve the energy of Aparajita.
How to worship the Goddess during Navratri ?
Science underlying the worship of Goddess during Navratri. Information on Ghatasthapana, Lighting of Akhand deep, Establishing Goddess Ashtabhuja and Navarnav Yantra, Malabandhan, Kumarika pujan, Garba etc.
Navratri
In the festival of Navratri, as per the tradition, rituals of ghatsthapana and mala-bandhan should be performed.