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All about basant panchami - Date, Tithi, Mythology, Rituals and Mantras

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Saraswati Puja (Vasant Panchami) 2019 date: Sunday, 10th February 2019 The day for the Goddess of Knowledge and Art is here! It’s Goddess Saraswati’s Birthday which is known as Vasant Panchami (Basant Panchami) or better known to be Saraswati Puja in a fewer states of India. This festival- Saraswati Puja is celebrated every year on the 5th day of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Magha. On 2019 this festival falls on Sunday, 10 February marking the beginning of spring. Vasant means ‘Spring’ and Panchami means the ‘5th day. Goddess Saraswati is considered to be the deity of knowledge, music, arts, science and technology. Believed to be one of the important and distinguished festivals in the Indian states of Uttar-Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Haryana, Tripura and Odisha etc also signifies the end of winter season. Read more Legends of Goddess Saraswati A popular folklore that’s associated with the festival is that of the legendary poet Kalidasa. As per the story, ...

Thaipusam Festival - An epic ceremony by Tamil Community

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Thaipusam is an important festival celebrated by Tamil speaking Hindus all over the world. It is a popular festival in the southern part of India, especially in Tamilnadu. This anticipated festival is dedicated to Lord Murugan or Kartikeya, elder son of  Lord Shiva  and Goddess Parvati. In the modern days, this auspicious festival is not only celebrated in India and Sri Lanka; but it is celebrated by Tamil community in other countries (Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore, South Africa, Guadeloupe, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, Jamaica, and other parts of the Caribbean) and it is accepted by their localities also. Thaipusam 2019 Date In the year 2019, it would be observed on 21 st  January. The specialty about Thaipusam festival is the festivity exhibits a special kind of ritual performed by the local people of Tamil region. People pierce their body parts to impress the godhead on this day. This occurs on the full moon day du...

Christmas celebration in Hinduism - Christmas Celebration 2018

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Is Christmas celebrated in Hinduism? Christmas – the winter holy fiesta is around the corner. Being the most-celebrated occasion of Christians, it has now become the renowned religious festival world-wide. Since, Christmas is globally solemnized almost among all the religions and communities to glorify the birth of Jesus Christ. It has also come into notice that Hindu commemorate this popular merrymaking-Christmas with much verve and enthusiasm every year for five days from 21st to 25th December as  ‘Panchmukhi Ganapati’  (to read more, Click here) with the title-  ‘Christmas of Hindus’. In addition to this, the basic funfair  Christmas activities like- Christmas  tree decoration ,  Christmas decorations for house, Santa Gifts  and  Christmas carol  are piously carried out by Christians as well as Hindus on every December 25 th . Does Hinduism believe in Christmas? Does Hinduism believe in Christmas? Is Christmas celebrated in Hin...

Mount Abu Winter Festival 2018 - Winter Festival in Mount Abu

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Mount Abu Winter Festival 2018 India – a perfect place where antiquity meets modernity, gaiety meets culture and tradition meets craze. Better known to be a flawless blend of arts, customsand conventions and seems to be one of its kind. It is the root of all the major festivals, lively celebrations and spiritual exuberances. Each month celebrates numerous festivities with a feel of great joy and delight. People take active participation in the rejoicing and religious jubilations in these delighted festivals every year. One such Festival is Mount Abu Festival, exalted annually in the month of December. Witnessing the unique features of this Winter Festival at Mount Abu, perhaps you would not have known it earlier. Winter Festival at Mount Abu – A cultural roller coaster ride Mount Abu Winter Festival is a major euphoria which lies in the last month of the year-December. Mount Abu festival 2018 is intended to be one of the distinguished and momentous festivals of Mount Abu re...

Why Polygamy is not allowed in Hinduism?

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Why Polygamy is not allowed in Hinduism? The weird custom of having more than one spouse, either wife or husband at the same time is considered illegal and foul in Indian culture. On account of it, polygamy is a criminal offence now and not sanctioned by law in majority of Indian states. According to Hindu regulation acts and formal judicial dictum, a second marriage of a person without the wife’s permission is supposed to be unauthorized, though, it can only be possible after ending the first marriage, otherwise it would be declared invalid and void (null). Polygamy in Indian Society - In accordance with the Hindu Marriage Act, which was introduced in the year 1955 vocalizes that: No Hindu man can have second consort (a wife) if he is already involved with the first wife. Since, marrying another person is formally forbidden (restricted) and strictly against rules of Hindu marriage act. As a matter of fact, in 1956, polygamy qualified and have been accepted as illicit, unlawf...

Monday Motivation – Know What Can Motivate You On Monday

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We often admire Saturdays, Sundays and even Fridays but have intense dislike (disgust) towards Mondays in weeks. Mondays are the most annoying days and are mostly full of “hatred and bitterness”. People usually curse and wish to have No Monday in a week. Here in this article, let’s know what one should do when encounter Monday. Do not be demoralized, disheartened and feel down rather get motivated from these Mondays that are topped with immense gusto and fervour. Monday Motivation is something that is not everybody’s cup of tea; it is something which cannot be achieved by daily motivational thoughts and everyday routines. Monday Motivation requires a New YOU in every aspects of life. You can successfully bring a desired result on working a lot more in regards to Monday Motivation for yourself. Monday Motivation is begun with doing what you love and you would never have a problem with Monday. Monday Motivation is to have positive mind, positive life and a pause to...

November 2018 Monthly Horoscope

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Aries November 2018 Horoscope – This month will be smooth for the Aries people. However, there will be no good cooperation with the colleagues at work. The business will be fit and fine. The economic situation will remain weak for some time. It is recommended to be little cautious from fire. You will get a support from a friend. It is also advised to focus on the house security a bit. To feel fresh, there is no better option than spending time with the family. Try to stay away from disputes. Taurus November 2018 Horoscope – Business will grow and take a new turn. There will be promotion in the job. Student will get success with hard work. A special benefit will be give, because of status and reputation. Difficulty may arise in marital life. Due to differences in ideas, stress will be there. Children will get a chance to visit on the tour. Some conflicts between colleagues at the workplace can happen. Do not interfere in anyones case to avoid defamation. Gemini Novem...