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Ganesh Chaturthi -

The Birth Anniversary of Lord Ganesha - ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’, also known as ‘Vinayaka Chaturthi’ or ‘Ganesh Chavithi’, is a ten-day festival to celebrate the birth of Lord Ganesha. The festival usually falls in the Gregorian months of August or September, and in the month of Bhadra according to the Hindu lunar calendar. The festivity of Ganesh Chaturthi ends after 10 days on the ‘Anant Chaturdashi’, also known as the ‘Ganesh Visarjan’ day. On this day, the idol of the Lord is immersed in water after a public procession. Lord Ganesh is considered as the God of wealth, wisdom, and prosperity....

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Janmashtami -

‘Krishna Janmashtami’, also known as ‘Gokul Ashtami’, ‘Krishnashtami’, or ‘Krishna Jayanthi’ is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, with great devotion all over India. Lord Krishna is one of the most loved deities in Hinduism because he is considered as the embodiment of love and joy. Lord Krishna is often shown as carrying a flute and standing beside a holy cow. It is believed that Lord Krishna survived many dangers throughout his life, and he is celebrated for his courage, strength, and agility. Devotees look up to the Lord as their teacher and a divine power...

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Varalakshmi Vratam -

Varalakshmi Vratham, also known as ‘Varalakshmi Pooja’ and ‘Varalakshmi Nombu’ is considered a significant day to honor and worship Goddess Lakshmi, who is known as the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. This important Hindu festival is primarily followed by married women as a custom carried forward from their previous generation. It is believed that those who observe this festival are blessed with ‘var’ or ‘varam’, meaning – boon, by Goddess Lakshmi. Varalakshmi Vratham is celebrated on the Friday before ‘Purnima’ of the ‘Shravan’ month, corresponding to the Gregorian months of July and August. This year, Varalakshmi Vratham is celebrated on...

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Shravan -

‘Shravan Mass’ is the holiest month of the year for Hindus. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped during this extensively religious period. Shravan Mass is also known for its fasting and religious rituals that are observed for the entire month or at least on every Monday of the month. According to the Vedas, Shravan month is considered as the most beloved month of Lord Shiva. Shravan Mass starts from 14 July 2022 and ends on 12 August 2022 for states including Bihar, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, where the Purnimanta Hindu Calendar is followed. It starts from...

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Vaisakhi -

‘Baisakhi’, also called as ‘Vaisakhi’ is one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar that marks the celebration of spring harvest and is also the first day of the month of ‘Vaisakh’ in the Hindu calendar. This day also commemorates the creation of the Khalsa Panth in 1699 and is traditionally celebrated on either 13TH or 14Th of April every year. During Baisakhi, the farmers especially from the northern parts of India offer their prayers and gratitude for a good harvest of their crops and gear up for the next sowing season. Hence, Baisakhi is also known as...

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