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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 Narasimhan01 Sep 20257 min read
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8 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 Venkataraman30 Aug 20257 min read
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Radha 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 Venkataraman28 Aug 20257 min read
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Celebrate 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 Venkataraman25 Aug 20259 min read
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Ganesh 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 Doraiswamy24 Aug 20258 min read
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Hartalika 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 Velayudham23 Aug 20258 min read
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Shani 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 Narasimhan22 Aug 20259 min read
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Hanuman 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 Balachandran11 Apr 20257 min read
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Ram 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.

Padmavathi Narasimhan03 Apr 20257 min read
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