Kalabhairav Jayanti Kalabhairav Jayanti also known as ‘Mahakaal Bhairavashtami’ is dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, the fearsome form of Lord Shiva. It is observed on the ‘ashtami’ (8th day) of the ‘Krishna Paksha’ (the period of waning phase of moon) during the Hindu lunar month of ‘Kartik’. In the Gregorian calendar, this date corresponds to […]
Masik Shivratri Masik Shivratri once in every lunar month. Masik Shivratri is celebrated on the 13th night or 14th day of each month, during the ‘Krishna Paksha’(waning moon). It has a significance in the Astrological sense that energy is naturally moving upwards (Urdva), Though there are many legends and beliefs regarding Masik Shivratri celebrations, it […]
Ayushya Homam or Ayush Sukta Havan Ayushya Homam or Ayush Sukta Havan is done to worship the God of life (Ayur Devta). It grants longevity and better health. By doing Ayushya Homam or Yagna, one gets long life blessings from Ayur Devatha. The word Ayush means age and the one who wants to live a […]
Lakshmi Kubera Puja & Havan Lakshmi is consort of Lord Narayana, She along with Lord Kubera dispose of money to devotees when they offer sincere prayer towards them. Goddess Lakshmi is a manifestation of wealth, fortune & prosperity. It is believed that Lakshmi Devi protects devotees from financial worries and removes money-associated woes. Worshipping Devi […]
Dhanvantari Puja and Havan Bhagawan Dhanvantari the lord of Ayurveda appeared on the day of Dhanteras, carrying a pot of amrit (nectar) in his hand. He was the doctor of devtas in all the three worlds and is also known as the manifestation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Dhanvanthri is the 12th incarnation of Mahavishnu. He […]
Saraswati Puja and Havan Mata Saraswati is Goddess dressed in pure white, seated on a white lotus, symbolizing Sattwa Guna or purity, discrimination for true knowledge, insight and wisdom. She not only embodies knowledge but also the experience of the highest reality. Goddess Maa Saraswati is the fountain head of all learning and art forms. […]
Guru Purnima – Day for Spiritual Progress We observe the Ashadha Suddha Poornima (the full moon day in the month of Ashdha) as Guru Poornima/Guru Purnima. On this day the disciples,thank their Gurus,perform Guru Pooja and seek blessings from the Guru. Guru Purnima happens to be the Birthday of Shri VedaVyasa a very important person […]
Kurma Jayanti celebrates the appearance/incarnation of Lord Vishnu in the form of a tortoise, It falls on the ‘Purnima’ (full moon day) in the month of ‘Vaishakha’ in the Hindu calendar. In the English calendar, this date falls between May-June. According to the Hindu legends it is believed that on this very day, Lord Vishnu […]
Shani Jayanti is marked as birth anniversary of Lord Shani, one of the Navagrahas made its appearance on Earth. Shani Jayanti is also known as Shani Amavasya. Lord Shani is son of Lord Suryadev and rules planet Saturn and weekday Saturday. Shani Jayanti is very appropriate day to perform Hawan, Homam and Yagya to appease […]
Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi is celebrated as Narasimha Jayanti. Lord Narasimha was the 4th incarnation of Lord Vishnu where he appeared as a man-lion that is the face was like a lion and the trunk was like a man, to kill Demon Hiranyakashipu. On Narasimha Jayanti day devotees take Sankalp during Madhyahna (Hindu afternoon period) and […]