Festival
Baglamukhi Ashtami - बगलामुखी अष्टमी
बगलामुखी अष्टमी (Baglamukhi Ashtami) is avtaran divas of Goddess Baglamukhi Mata also known as Maa Pitambara. She has a golden complexion having moon on head with yellow dress. She worshipped to defeat enemy, win competitions and court cases.
सीता नवमी (Sita Navami) is avtaran divas of Ayodhya queen Devi Sita, the daughter of Mithila king Janaka and queen Sunayna also known as Janaki Navami. Her husband Lord Rama was also avtaran (born) one month before on Chaitra Shukla Navami or Ram Navami.
Narasimha Chaturdashi - नृसिंह चतुर्दशी
On नृसिंह चतुर्दशी (Narasimha Chaturdashi) Lord Vishnu appeared as Lord Narasimha in the form of a half lion and half man, to save His Bhakt Prahlad.
Buddha Purnima - बुद्ध पूर्णिमा
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा (Buddha Purnima) is birth and death date of Gautama Buddha which was called Siddhartha Gautama in childhood. He was a founder of Buddhism.
शिवरात्रि (Shivaratri)is a monthly festival coming 12/13 times in the year, which comes on the day of Triyodashi one day before full moon. Two shivaratri are most famous among all, Phalguna Triodshi is famous with the name of Maha Shivaratri and second one is Sawan Shivaratri.
शनि जयंती (Shani Jayanti) is avtaran divas of Suryadev and Devi Chaya`s son Lord Shani, popularly known as Shanishchari Amavasya. He governs planet Saturn, and assigned weekday Saturday for His prayer.
गंगा दशहरा (Ganga Dussehra) is avtarn day of Goddess Ganga from kamandal of Lord Brahma to the earth by king Bhagirath. Before avtarn on earth river Ganga was the part of haven.
Jagannath Rath Yatra - जगन्नाथ रथ यात्रा
जगन्नाथ रथ यात्रा (Jagannath Rath Yatra) organized for Shri Vishnu avtran Lord Jagannatha with His brother Balabhadra and sister Devi Subhadra at famous Jagannatha temple Puri. Jagannatha temple is one of the four Hindu pilgrimage centers known as Char Dham pilgrimages that a Hindu.
Gupt Navratri - गुप्त नवरात्रि
Out of four Navratris, there are two Gupt Navratri Magh and Ashadh. These Navratris are not well known by people therefore called गुप्त नवरात्रि(Gupt Navratri). During the Gupta Navratri, devotees worship the mother Kali, Tara Devi, Tripura Sundari, Bhubaneswarwari, Mata Chinnamasta, Tripura Bhairavi, Maa Dhrumavati, Mata Baglakami, Matangi and Kamala Devi.
जन्माष्टमी (Janmashtami) celebrate as the birth of Lord Shri Krishna, the eighth and most powerful human incarnations / avatar of the Lord Vishnu. Popularly celebrated Krishna Janmashtami in North India and Gujarat, or Dahi Handi in Maharashtra.
ललिता सप्तमी (Lalita Saptami) is celebrated on the birth Anniversary of devi Shri Lalita closest friend of Shri Radha Rani. Lalita devi was one of the most devoted gopi towards Shri Radha along with Vishakha. Lalita Saptami falls exactly a day before festival Radhashtami and 14 days after Janmashtami.
राधाष्टमी (Radhashtami) is known as avtar day of Goddess Radha, the consort of Lord Krishna. She is also known as another form of Goddess Lakshmi. This day also honours the selfless bond of love between Sri Krishna and Radha, a unique relationship between human and God. Radha Ashtami is celebrated 15 days after famous festival Janmashtami.
गणेशोत्सव (Ganeshotsav) start with Ganesh Chaturthi, ends after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi which is also known as Ganesh Visarjan day. Lord Ganesh is worshipped as the God of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune and offer Him sweet dish like modak.
पितृ पक्ष (Pitru Paksha) also known as श्राद्ध (Shraaddha) or Kanagat start with Purnima Shraddha, ends after 16 days on Sarva Pitru Amavasya which is also known as Sarvapitri Amavasya or Mahalaya Amavasya. Hindus pay homage to their ancestor (Pitrs), especially through food offerings.
नवरात्रि (Navratri), नवदुर्गा (Navadurga) is nine days festivity, all nine days are dedicated to nine forms of Goddess Aadi Shakti with governing planet.
दुर्गा पूजा(Durga Puja) celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over the evil demon Mahishasura therefore worshipped as Durgotinashini(the protector of her devotees). The six days defined as Mahalaya, Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, and Vijayadashami. In Bengal, Assam, Odisha Puja pranaumced as Pujo.
Valmiki Jayanti - वाल्मीकि जयंती
वाल्मीकि जयंती (Valmiki Jayanti) is a birth anniversary festival of Adi Kavi(First poet of Sanskrit) Maharishi Valmiki. Three other famous festivals are aligned with event Sharad Purnima, Tesu Punain, Kojagara Lakshmi Puja.
Bishnoi Sthapana Divash - बिश्नोई स्थापना दिवस
बिश्नोई स्थापना दिवस (Bishnoi Sthapana Divash) is celebrated as the established day of Bishnoi sect in Kartik Krishna Ashtami 1485. The sect was founded by Guru Jambheshwar.
दिवाली (Diwali, English Meaning: Festival of Lights) also known as दीपावली (Deepawali) is the biggest and the brightest festival in India. Honour to return Maryada Purushottam Shri Rama, his wife Mata Sita and his brother Shri Lakshmana from exile of 14 years after victory over the demon king Ravana (The King of Lanka).
On गोपाष्टमी (Gopashtami) Nanda Maharaja performed a ceremony for the cows and Shri Krishna when He reached the pauganda age. This was the day for Shri Krishna and Balarama to herd the cows for the first time. Gopashtami is celebrated 7 days after famous festival Govardhan Puja.
तुलसी विवाह (Tulsi Vivah) is marriage ritual of Maa Tulsi and Lord Vishnu. During this festival all wedding related rituals performed including Kanyadan ceremony.
देव दिवाली (Dev Diwali) is the famous festival celebrated in Varanasi and east UP. Celebrated due to the victory of Lord Shiva over demon Tripurasur.
विवाह पंचमी (Vivah Panchami) is a popular Hindu festival celebrated as the weddings anniversary of Lord Shri Rama and Mata Sita.
गीता जयंती (Gita Jayanti) is the symbolic birth of Srimad Bhagvad Gita. It is celebrated on the Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi, the 11th day of the waxing moon of month as per Hindu panchang.
नई साल (New Year) is the time at which a new Gregorian calendar year begins and the calendars year count increments by one.
भैरव जयंती (Bhairav Jayanti) festival dedicated to Baba Bhairav Nath, the fearsome form of Lord Shiva. Due to occurrence on Paush Shukla Dwitiya, also called Bhairav Dwitiya.
Makar Sankranti - मकर संक्रांति
मकर संक्रांति (Makar Sankranti) festival is dedicated to the Hindu god Surya. When Sun shifted from dahanu to makar rashi or dakshinayan to uttarayan.
वसंत पंचमी (Vasant Panchami) is known as the avtaran day of Maa Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom on Magh Shukla Panchami. Largest festival of spring in the seasons. Yellow flowers are offered to Maa Saraswati which is easily available in this season.
होली (Holi) Festival of Color three days festival, considered as second biggest festival on Hindu calendar after Diwali.
चेटी चंड (Cheti Chand) is a most popular festival of Sindhi people which is also celebrated as Sindhi New Year. Cheti Chand is decided on second day of Navratri as per Hindu calendar ie Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya.
Shri Hanuman Janmotsav - श्री हनुमान जन्मोत्सव
श्री हनुमान जन्मोत्सव (Shri Hanuman Janmotsav) is an important festival of Hindus, the Vanar Dev Ram Bhakta in India celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Hanuman. Shri Hanumant embodies power and energy, and magical powers and the ability to keep evil spirits Ginte worshiped as a God.
Lord Rama`s birthday राम नवमी (Ram Navami) celebrated on ninth day of Chaitra Navratri. Devotees take holy dip into river Sarayu in Ayodhya the birthplace Purushottam Shri Ram Chandra.
Mahavir Janma Kalyanak - महावीर जन्म कल्याणक
महावीर जन्म कल्याणक (Mahavir Janma Kalyanak) is celebrated on the occasion of 24th Jain Tirthankar Shri Mahavir Swami`s birth anniversary. They spread the message of peace, non-violence and public welfare.
Latest Mandir
राजा-रानी मंदिर (Raja-Rani Temple) constructed with red and golden-yellow sand stones which is locally known as Raja Rani therefore named as Rajarani temple.
- Shri Ananta Basudev Temple
श्री अनंत वासुदेव मंदिर (Shri Ananta Basudev Temple) is architecturally replica of the Jagannath Dham 200 feet far from Lingaraj Temple built on the east side of Bindu Sagar.
- Shri Rameswara Temple
श्री रामेश्वर मंदिर (Shri Rameswara Temple) is the group of six temples with the name of all Shri Dashrath sons and both Shri Ram sons.