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Parsva Ekadashi 2025: Significance and Spiritual Benefits
Parsva Ekadashi, also called Parivartini Ekadashi, falls in Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha and marks Lord Vishnu’s turning in Yoga Nidra during Chaturmas. Here is the date for 2025, the Vamana–Bal
Padmavathi NarasimhanFestivals8 Differences Between Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri
Chaitra and Sharad Navratri both honour Goddess Durga across nine nights, yet they differ in calendar timing, mythic focus, ritual scale, regional expression and the symbolism each season ca
Saraswathi VenkataramanFestivalsRadha Ashtami 2025: Date, Significance, and Rituals
Radha Ashtami marks the divine appearance of Sri Radha Rani, the eternal consort of Lord Krishna. Here is the 2025 tithi, the traditional narrative, and the rites by which the day is observe
Saraswathi VenkataramanFestivalsCelebrate Sharad Navratri 2025: Date, Meaning & Puja Vidhi
Sharad Navratri 2025 falls in Ashwin, from 22 to 30 September, with Vijaya Dashami on 2 October. Here are the dates, the meaning of the nine nights, and the classical puja vidhi.
Saraswathi VenkataramanFestivalsGanesh Chaturthi 2025 – Date, Rituals, & Significance
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 is observed on the Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi, with sthapana in the Madhyahna muhurat and visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi. This guide covers the tithi timings, classical
Kalyani DoraiswamyFestivalsHartalika Teej 2025: Significance and Rituals
Hartalika Teej falls on the Tritiya of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha. Women observe a nirjala vrat in honour of Goddess Parvati’s penance for Lord Shiva and the sanctity of marriage.
Chidambaram VelayudhamFestivalsShani Amavasya 2025: Date, Significance and Rashi-wise Notes
Shani Amavasya is an Amavasya that falls on a Saturday. In 2025 it is observed on 23 August. This article sets out the traditional meaning of the day, customary observances, and notes often
Padmavathi NarasimhanFestivalsHanuman Jayanti 2025: Celebrating the Birth of Lord Hanuman
Hanuman Jayanti 2025 falls on Wednesday, 12 April. The day marks the birth of Lord Hanuman and is observed with Chalisa path, abhishekam, fasting, and homa across temples and homes.
Rukmini BalachandranFestivalsRam Navami 2025: Celebrating the Birth of Lord Rama
Ram Navami falls on Chaitra Shukla Navami and marks the birth of Lord Rama. Here is the 2025 date, the traditional midday puja window, and the rites households and temples observe.
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