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Kartika Purnima- the last day of the holiest month ‘Kartika’  is one of the holiest and the most divine months according to the Hindu calendar- ‘Vikram Samvant’. During the month of Kartika, devotees come a long way and take a both to rouse themselves in its pious water before sunrise. People gather on the bank of the river-  ‘Ganga’  or any of the holy rivers along with their family members to express their gratitude and devotion towards Sun God (Lord Surya).They perform various rituals and customs by offering water to Sun as the festivities begin on the day of ‘Sharad Purnima’ and ends on ‘Kartika Purnima’. Kartika Purnima is commemorated on the full moon day or on the fifteen lunar days of  Shukla Paksha  (waxing moon). Kartika month is famed as ‘Damodara’( Lord Krishna) Month, in Vasihnava region. Peeps also  celebrate this eighth lunar month festival  with momentous rituals and different names such as ‘ Poornimasi’, ‘Pournami’, ‘Tirupari Purnima’ and ‘Poonam’  with great e

Despite the fact that on Chhath Pooja; Devotees offer devotion by observing a strict Fast for 36 hours. However, these festivities are also pre-eminent and well known for some of its mouths- watering ‘bonne bouche’. Here is a list of Chhath Puja recipes; Lal Saag Ingredients: A bunch of Lal Saag Red chili - 1 or 2 whole Turmeric -1/3 teaspoon Ginger (1/2') - chopped finely Salt - to taste. Cooking oil - 1 teaspoon Method: Clean the leaves remove the hard stalks and chop the saag roughly. Heat oil in a pan; add ginger and red chili. Saute the ingredients on a medium flame for a few minutes. Now add chopped lal saag and sauté for a couple of minutes. Turn the heat to low flame, add turmeric and add well. Now cover the lid and cook for at least 10 minutes. Keep checking in between and if found sticky and dry, add a little water. Now add salt to taste, sauté for a minute. After a few minutes take out the saag and serve hot with parathas and chapattis.

छठ पूजा मंत्र ॐ सूर्य देवं नमस्ते स्तु गृहाणं करूणा करं |    अर्घ्यं च फ़लं संयुक्त गन्ध माल्याक्षतै युतम् || छठ व्रत विधि (Chat Vrat Vidhi) इस त्यहार को बिहार, झारखंड, उत्तरप्रदेश एवं भारत के पड़ोसी देश नेपाल में हर्षोल्लास एवं fनयम निष्ठा के साथ मनाया जाता है. इस त्यहार की यहां बड़ी मान्यता है. इस महापर्व में देवी षष्ठी माता एवं भगवान सूर्य को प्रसन्न करने के लिए स्त्री और पुरूष दोनों ही व्रत रखते हैं. व्रत चर दिनो का होता है पहले दिन यानी चतुर्थी को आत्म शुद्धि हेतु व्रत करने वाले केवल अरवा खाते हैं यानी शुद्ध आहार लेते हैं. पंचमी के दिन नहा खा होता है यानी स्नान करके पूजा पाठ करके संध्या काल में गुड़ और नये चावल से खीर बनाकर फल और मिष्टान से छठी माता की पूजा की जाती है फिर व्रत करने वाले कुमारी कन्याओं को एवं ब्रह्मणों को भोजन करवाकर इसी खीर को प्रसाद के तर पर खाते हैं. षष्टी के दिन घर में पवित्रता एवं शुद्धता के साथ उत्तम पकवान बनाये जाते हैं. संध्या के समय पकवानों को बड़े बडे बांस के डालों में भरकर जलाशय के निकट यानी नदी, तालाब, सरोवर पर ले जाया जाता है. इन जलाशय

Chhath Puja , the holistic festival is basically celebrated in the North- Indian states of India in the month of Kartik. Observing Chhath Puja has lots of health and medical benefits.  Medical & Health Benefits of Chhath Puja are : Sun worship in Kartik month is related to absorption of vitamin D Vitamin comes from UVB rays These rays are predominant at sunset and sunrise Vitamin D deficiency today is running like an epidemic in the society Vitamin D issued for absorbing calcium from the food. All the food items used in this pooja are high in calcium. Kartik is also high fertility months. Vitamin D deficiency is linked to infertility. In fasting state natural calcium is better absorbed. Patients with compromised kidneys should not do this fast. Fast is never broken with the feast. This fast is usually broken with ginger and jaggery. When the spectrum of sun rays refract through the water, it breaks down into seven colors. The energy emanating from these rays

छठ व्रत भगवान सूर्यदेव को समर्पित एक विशेष पर्व है। भारत के कई हिस्सों में खासकर यूपी और बिहार में तो इसे महापर्व माना जाता है। शुद्धता, स्वच्छता और पवित्रता के साथ मनाया जाने वाला यह पर्व आदिकाल से मनाया जा रहा है। छठ व्रत में छठी माता की पूजा होती है और उनसे संतान की रक्षा का वर मांगा जाता है। कार्तिक माह के शुक्ल पक्ष की षष्ठी तिथि को मनाए जाने वाले छठ व्रत का वर्णन भविष्य पुराण में सूर्य षष्ठी के रूप में है। हालांकि लोक मान्यताओं के अनुसार सूर्य षष्ठी या छठ व्रत की शुरुआत रामायण काल से हुई थी। इस व्रत को सीता माता समेत द्वापर युग में द्रौपदी ने भी किया था। छठ व्रत कथा (Chhath Vrat Katha):  कथा के अनुसार प्रियव्रत नाम के एक राजा थे। उनकी पत्नी का नाम मालिनी था। परंतु दोनों की कोई संतान न थी। इस बात से राजा और उसकी पत्नी बहुत दुखी रहते थे। उन्होंने एक दिन संतान प्राप्ति की इच्छा से महर्षि कश्यप द्वारा पुत्रेष्टि यज्ञ करवाया। इस यज्ञ के फल स्वरूप रानी गर्भवती हो गई। नौ महीने बाद संतान सुख को प्राप्त करने का समय आया तो रानी को मरा हुआ पुत्र प्राप्त हुआ। इस बात का पता चलने पर

Chhath Puja, the historic and archaic festival is basically celebrated in the North- Indian states of India. This festival is triumphed with great sovereignty and enthusiasm and is dedicated to Lord Surya- Sun God and Chhathi Maya( Lord Sun’s Wife). The mythology related to Chhath Puja was briefed in ‘Mahabharat’, and Ramayan and legends say that It was first celebrated by Draupadi and Pandavas to reconquer their Kingdom. The Puja Ceremonies and rituals of this festival are begun on the 6th day of ‘Kartik month as per the Hindu Schedule. People gather on the bank of the banks of the river- Ganga to express their gratitude and devotion towards the Lord- Surya. People come a long way before sunrise one day before the celebration and take a both to rouse themselves in its pious water. They perform various rituals and customs by offering water to Sun as this celebration is a thanksgiving celebration which is fundamentally wholehearted to the SUN God-Lord Surya. The First day of

After Sixth day of Diwali, Biharis from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and another part of India and outside India including Nepal are excited and busy with their four-day Bihari Festival – Chhath Puja! Chhath Puja is merely not a Festival, but more than Festival, they leave everything they have and head towards to going back to home with a Heavy rush in Train and Buses for the Festival dedicated to Sun God for a period of Four days. Marwari in some part also becoming the part of this Festival and worship the Sun God. The state of Bihar shine and people from all parts whether in India or aboard make it a point to go home for  Chhath Puja .  Scientific History tells how Sage is alive with gaining the energy from Sun, without food or gains using the Chhath Method. After returning of Rama and Sita from exile of 14 years they Fasted and offered puja to Lord Sun and this becomes a significant and Traditional festival in Hindu religion. The four-day Festival comes as: The First Day Nahan Kha

The origin of Chhath Puja is not clear and ambiguous. As it is believed to be originated from Vedas, Epic Mahabharata, and Ramayana. It was also believed that it has Legend of King named Priyabrat and his wife Malini blessed with a beautiful baby boy and they started worshipping Chhathi Maiya (Shashti Goddess) and celebrating Chhath Puja. Legends : It is the story of a king named “Priyabrat” and his wife “Malini”. Both are living happily, but have no child. They decided for Maha Yagya with the help of Maharishi Kashyap. King’s wife Malini got pregnant and delivered the dead child. With this the king loses hope of decided to give his life, suddenly, the Manas Kanya (Devsena) appeared and said “I am Goddess Khashti and I’m an incarnation of the sixth part of the universe. If you worship me with pure mind and soul for six days, you would definitely be blessed with a child” The King and Queen agreed to worship and after they are blessed with a Beautiful baby boy. In Vedas:

 Day 1 - Nahay Khay Auspicious Time Tithi: Chaturthi Sunrise at 05:43 Sunset at 16:57 The word ‘Nahaya’ refers to bath and ‘khaya’ refers to eating. People first brush their teeth with mango twigs. Then they go to a holy water body like river Ganga and take a bath. Some of the holy water is brought home. With that water, Prasad for Lord Surya is prepared. In the entire day, people eat only before Surya Udaya in the morning. After having food water is consumed only once. This fast is observed for 36 hours from then. The fast does not even permit water hence is known as ‘Nirjal’. Day 2 - Lohanda and Kharna Auspicious Time Tithi: Panchami Sunrise at 05:43 Sunset at 16:57 The word ‘Nahaya’ refers to bath and ‘khaya’ refers to eating. The fasting continues this day till it completes 36 Hours. In the evening Chati Maiyya is worshipped. The Prasad from the puja is consumed to break the fast. The Prasad prepared is usually Puri and Gud ka Kheer. Salt is no

Diwali(Deepavali) arrived from the word “deep” and “avali” which means a row or line of diyas. Deepavali or Diwali is considered to be one of the brightest and significant festivals amongst all the Hindus. It is the celebration of ‘festival of lights’. The enthusiasm and the preparation which goes on for a long time finally comes out in the form of lights illuminating and dazzling everywhere and finally marks the day of Diwali. The crackers lights, sweets, diyas, and family gatherings aptly sum up the joy and happiness of the people all around. Children and adults wait for this very happy day around the year. With the lights illuminating everywhere, it signifies victory of light over darkness i.e. good over evil and eradicates all the negative influences from existence. Diwali coincides with the dark moon night “Amavasya” of the Kartik month. The traditions and rituals vary from one region to the other. However, in Maharashtra Diwali festivities begin one day earlier on Govatsa D

On Diwali, we decorate our homes with different lights, coloured- candles, beautiful Diyas and surpassing Rangolis. Our main focus is on ‘How to make our ‘Rangolis’ more attractive, marvellous and stunning for these festivities and thus we work hard to represent them in a most prodigious way. Peeps especially girls try their hands to design the best possible Rangolis with different materials, forms, and sublime ways. Legends say this tradition of creating Rangolis with numerous concrete stuff have been first introduced by ‘Maharastrian’ people and then carry forwarded to different states of India. Here we are sharing some majestic ways to make an appealing and mind-boggling design of Rangolis by using incompatible stuff and ideas. Floral or Flower Rangoli It is one of the most popular and easiest forms of Rangoli. We can create many concentric circles to create a lovely big circle Rangoli. We can also search various alluring Rangolis on Google to frame them in a single design. Tr

Diwali’ ,the festival of ‘glints and flickers’ marks the euphoria of light over darkness and good over evil. Peeps clean their homes and take out time to make manifold sweets, fingerliciuos savories and special Diwali herbs to embellish their homes for ‘Diwali Poojan’ and Celebrations. Here we come with some interesting Famous getaways for Diwali. We are following the same ‘Pooja’ procedure and protocols for celebrating Diwali rituals since ages. Why not extol this festival in the unique style this season.? If you got bored of celebrating Diwali at home.Try Something New and Mark it SPECIAL this year. Plan a trip for 5-6 days for celebrating Diwali in a remarkable and noteworthy way to different parts of India. And visit these 9 famed Getaways in  India to celebrate Diwali  with your beloved family or friends. Living  Abroad ..?No chance to visit Home on this ‘Diwali’? Then Celebrate this Festival living there only and Feel Like Home by visiting any of these places to emblazon

Bhai Dooj – as the name suggests “Bhai” meaning Brother and “Dooj” means second- means the festivals of bonding between brothers and sisters is celebrated on the Dwitiya Tithi. In Nepal it is celebrated as Bhai Tika, in Bengal, it is referred as Bhai Phonta, In Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa it is referred as Bhai Beej/Bhav Beej. Auspicious Time 2017 Bhai Dooj Tika Muhurat = 13:18 to 15:38 Duration = 2 Hours 20 Mins Dwitiya Tithi Begins = 01:37 on 21/Oct/2017 Dwitiya Tithi Ends = 03:00 on 22/Oct/2017 Source: Drikpanchang Legend behind Bhai Dooj Bhai Dooj is also known as ‘Yama Dwitiya’. It is believed that on this day, Yamaraj had visited his sister the Yamuna. Another mythology story says about the warm welcome by Subhadra of his brother Krishna after he killed the demon Narakasur. She welcomed Shri Krishna with sweets and flowers and applied tilak on Krishna’s forehead. Rituals of Bhai Dooj On the eve of Bhai Dooj, sisters prepare dishes/sweets for her brother

The fifth day of Diwali is celebrated as Govardhan Puja & Badi Diwali. This falls on 10th October 2017. Lord Krishna on this day had lifted entire Govardhan hill on his little finger to save the villagers from heavy rains. People offer a mountain of food on this day to Lord Krishna depicting Govardhan mountain on the remembrance of the day for saving them. This also marks the first day of Vikram Samvat (Hindu) Calendar. The western states like Gujarat celebrate this day as “BestuBaras” which marks the New Year as per their calendar. People belonging to North India consider this day to worship Lord Krishna which is known as“Govardhan Puja”. Some celebrate this day as ‘Padwa’ or ‘Balipratipada’ which observes the defeat of King Bali by Lord Vishnu. LEGENDS BEHIND GOVARDHAN PUJA  People of Gokul had worshiped the Govardhan mountain instead of Lord Indra for bringing rain to their crops. This made Lord Indra furious and he began heavy rains, causing a flood. To protect

Deepavali arrived from the word “deep” and “avali” means a row or line of diyas. In 2017 Diwali falls on 19th October. Deepavali or Diwali which is one of the brightest and significant festivals amongst all the Hindu festivals.  The enthusiasm and the preparation going on since last many days, finally in the form of lights illuminating and dazzling everywhere marks the day of Deepawali. The crackers lights, sweets, diyas and family gatherings aptly sum up the joy and happiness of the people all around. With the lights illuminating everywhere signifies victory of light over darkness i.e. good over evil and eradicates all the negative influences from existence. Deepavali coincides with the dark moon night “Amavasya” of the Kartik month. The traditions and rituals vary from one region to other. Auspicious Time/­ Muhurta 2017 Lakshmi Puja Muhurta = 19:39 to 20:26 Duration = 0 Hours 47 Mins Pradosh Kaal = 17:59 to 20:26 Vrishabha Kaal = 19:39 to 21:42 Amavasya Tithi Begi