Each year, four Navratris are celebrated: Chaithra Navratri, Shardiya Navratri, and two Gupt Navratris. Gupt Navratri is considered an auspicious period for those who are seeking a life partner. It…
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Ambubachi Mela: Celebrating the Divine Menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya
Ambubachi, also known as Amavati in various regions, is a major annual Hindu festival deeply rooted in scriptural legends. It celebrates the yearly menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya, the presiding…
Celebrating Raksha Bandhan 2024: Date, Timing, and Thoughtful Gift Ideas
Raksha Bandhan, a cherished Hindu festival, honors the special bond between brothers and sisters. During this festival, sisters tie a sacred thread known as a Rakhi around their brothers’ wrists,…
Surdas Jayanti 2024: Celebrating the Legacy of the Blind Poet Saint
Surdas Jayanti 2024, a revered Hindu festival, commemorates the birth anniversary of Sant Surdas, a luminary figure in the realm of devotion and poetry. This 16th-century saint, born on April…
Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Aligning Zodiac Signs with Auspicious Purchases
Akshaya Tritiya 2024, also known as Akha Teej, holds significant reverence in Hindu culture, marked annually on the third day of the lunar month of Vaisakha. This year, the auspicious…
Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Auspicious Yogas and Significance
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, holds significant importance and is considered a sacred day for Hindus. It occurs during the bright half of the lunar month of Vaishakha.…
The Astrological Significance of Chanting the Hanuman Chalisa
The Hanuman Chalisa, penned by Goswami Tulsidas to venerate Lord Hanuman, serves not only as a prayer but also holds significance in the realm of astrology. Exploring its efficacy in…
Indian Institute of Astrophysics’ Crucial Role in Surya Tilak Project in Ayodhya
Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, an autonomous body under the Department of Science and Technology, has played a pivotal role in the Surya Tilak project conducted in Ayodhya. Prime…
Celebrating the Auspicious Occasion of Ram NavamiRam NavamiCelebrating the Auspicious Occasion of Ram Navami
Ram Navami, a revered Hindu festival, holds profound significance as it marks the birth anniversary of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Falling on the ninth day of…
Unlocking the Divine Essence: Worshiping Maa Katyayani
Chaitra Navratri, a profound Hindu festival spanning nine nights, holds deep significance as devotees worldwide pay homage to Maa Durga and her nine divine forms. As we embark on the…