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How is Janmashtami celebrated in Australia?

In Australia, Sri Krishna Janmashtami is the most auspicious and festive day of the year for Krishna devotees.

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People in Australia celebrate Diwali with great pomp. Since 1998, the Hindu Council of Australia has been celebrating Deepawali in a very interesting and reverent manner. The Diwali celebrations of 2022 will begin in Australia on 24 October.

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Bali Jatra Festival

Bali Jatra is one of the biggest trade fairs of Odisha and lasts for eight days. Bali Jatra means trip to Bali. It is held on a full moon day in the month of Kartik..

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Khatu Shyam Falgun Mela 2023

Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Falgun Mela is one of the biggest Mela (Fair) in Rajasthan, which lasts for about 8 days in the Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month.

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Why is the number 108 considered very auspicious in Sanatan Dharma?

A visit to the Amarnath temple is a journey of faith. An ice Shivling is naturally formed inside the holy Amarnath cave, hence Baba Amarnath is also known as Baba Barfani.

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Amarnath Yatra - A Journey of Faith

A visit to the Amarnath temple is a journey of faith. An ice Shivling is naturally formed inside the holy Amarnath cave, hence Baba Amarnath is also known as Baba Barfani.

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How is the last rites (Antim Sanskar) of Shankaracharyas performed?

He died at Paramhansi Ganga Ashram at Jhoteshwar in Narsingpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati was given Bhu-samadhi in his ashram.

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Sadhguru's Birthday: Jaggi Vasudev's Inspirational Quotes On Life, Love And Spirituality

Sadhguru, born Jaggi Vasudev, is an Indian yogi and author. He is known for his work on yoga and spirituality and his initiative Isha Foundation

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Why is the Dev Language Sanskrit popular in Overseas Too?

Sanskrit is the sacred language of Hinduism, the language of classical Hindu philosophy and the historical texts of Buddhism and Jainism. Sanskrit has a rich history and was used for early Indian mathematics and science. The grammar of Sanskrit is systematic, formulaic and logical, which makes it highly suitable for writing algorithms.

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Varalakshmi Pooja, Vrat and Vidhi

Varalakshmi Vrat is considered a very holy fast in Hinduism. Varalakshmi Puja is one of the days dedicated to Lakshmi, the Mata of wealth and prosperity. This year Varalakshmi Vrat is on 25th August 2023.

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Nagpanchami Celebration in Indian Culture

On the fifth day or Panchami in the Shukla Paksha of the Pavitra Shravan (Sawan) month, it is celebrated as Nagpanchami.

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Vibhuvan Sankashti Chaturthi

Vibhuvan Sankashti Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated every year on the Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. The special importance of Vibhuvan Sankashti Chaturthi has been mentioned in the scriptures. This festival is a day to worship Bhagwan Ganesh. This fast comes once in 3 years.

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Why Hanuman ji worshiped on Tuesdays and Saturdays?

Hanuman ji is considered an incarnation of Bhagwan Shiva. The son of Kesari and Anjana, Hanuman was born on a Tuesday, a full moon day during the Hindu month of Chaitra. Therefore, devotees worship Shri Hanuman on Tuesdays. Shani Dev is very pleased by worshiping Hanuman ji on Saturday and it removes all the problems related to Shani Dev.

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Why Aadi month is special in South India?

Aadi masam, the fourth month of the Tamil calendar, falls between mid-July to mid-August. It is a time of grand festivities when deities like Kalikambal, Mariamman, Mudakanni Amman and Bhadrakali are worshiped. This month is considered extremely auspicious for performing religious activities and worshiping bhagwan’s, especially Devi’s. Hence, this month is generally avoided for any auspicious ceremony like marriage etc.

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What is Vikram Samvat? How is it Calculated?

Vikram Samvat (VS) is a calendar era used in India, Nepal, and some parts of Southeast Asia. It is named after Vikramaditya, a legendary king of Ujjain. The VS calendar is lunisolar, meaning that it is based on the cycles of the moon and the sun. The first year of the VS calendar is equivalent to 57 BCE in the Gregorian calendar.

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