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Skanda Sashti: The Festivity to celebrate the Victory of Lord-Muruga

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Skanda Shasti celebrates the Victory of Lord Muruga (Surapadma) who defeated the demon Surapadma to memorialize the triumph of good over evils. It is observed on the 6th day of the lunar month as per the Tamil Calendar. There are basically 10 Skanda Sashti commemorated in a year. In 2018, it would fall on the following dates:- 22 January (Monday) 21 February (Wednesday) 22 March (Thursday) 21 April (Saturday) 20 May (Sunday) 18 June (Monday) 17 July (Tuesday) 16 August (Thursday) 14 September (Friday) 14 October (Sunday) It is one of the renowned and the auspicious occasions celebrated in the Indian States of Tamil Nadu. On this felicitous day, Lord Murugan is revered across the country especially in South Indian States. The Triumph of the Power (Subhramanya) History says:  This distinguished festival solemnizes the triumph of Lord Subhramanya by defeating the brutal devil- Taraka and also vanquished demon- Surapadma on the day of Skanda Shashti .L...

Telugu Hanuman Jayanthi: An importance day to venerate Lord Hanumana

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Lord Hanuman:  A superheroic representation of ‘strength’ and ‘energy’. The God, who is a divine embodiment of Spiritually- Matured Human Mind. He is a heartfelt Yogi and is one of the most interesting personalities in Hinduism with intense and unique potential. Let’s discuss a more about lord Hanuman and how Telugu Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated in Telangana. Lord Hanuman: The Epitome of ‘Devotion’. He is coupled with utmost humility and massive strength.    He is assuredly, the assiduous and the selfless devotee of ‘Lord Rama. His endearment and dedication for Lord Rama has always been unconditional and never expected anything from him in return. Prominent for his love, devotion, and faithfulness towards Lord Rama, Goddess- Sita and Lord-Lakshmana, his happiness lies in serving them indeed. Their Lords are everything for him; hence, he is famed as the ‘epitome of devotion’ amongst his ardent devotees. The Celebration of Hanuman Jayanti: Date, Time and Muhura...