Satyavan and Savitri
The tale of Satyavan and Savitri is a well-known narrative from Hindu mythology, recounted in the Mahabharat, one of the major Hindu epics. It tells the story of a virtuous prince named Satyavan and his devoted wife, Princess Savitri. Satyavan, the son of King Dyumatsena, lived in the forest with his blind father and his […]
Snana Yatra
Snana Yatra is a significant festival primarily celebrated in the state of Odisha, India, especially at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. Snana Yatra marks the ceremonial bathing of the deities Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra with 108 pitchers of aromatic water. It is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu […]
Jyeshtha Purnima
Jyeshtha Purnima is the full moon day that falls in the Hindu lunar month of Jyeshtha, typically occurring in May or June in the Gregorian calendar. It holds significance in Hinduism and is associated with various religious and cultural observances. “Purnima” (Puranmashi) is a Sanskrit term meaning “fullmoon.” In Hinduism and several other Indian religions […]
Vaishakha Purnima
In Hinduism, Vaishakha Purnima holds significant religious and spiritual importance. It is considered one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar, and several important events and festivals are associated with it. Vaishakha Purnima, also known as Vaisakhi Purnima, typically falls in the Hindu lunar month of Vaishakha, which corresponds to April-May in the […]
Ganga Dussehra
Ganga Dussehra, also known as Gangavataran, is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of the descent of the Ganges River to Earth. It usually falls on the tenth day (Dussehra) of the waxing moon (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu month of Jyeshtha, which typically corresponds to May or June in the Gregorian calendar. Ganga Dussehra […]
Chaitra Purnima
Chaitra Purnima is the full moon day that falls in the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra, typically occurring in March or April in the Gregorian calendar. It holds significance in Hinduism, particularly in relation to various festivals and rituals celebrated during this time. “Purnima” (Puranmashi) is a Sanskrit term meaning “fullmoon.” In Hinduism and several […]
Puranmashi
“Purnima” (also spelled “Puranmashi”) is a Sanskrit term meaning “full moon.” In Hinduism and several other Indian religions and cultures, Purnima holds significant spiritual and religious significance. It occurs on the fifteenth day (Purnima Tithi) of the lunar month in the Hindu calendar, typically every month. Purnima is considered auspicious for various religious activities, including […]