Maha Shivratri is one of the most revered and celebrated Hindu festivals in Nepal and India. The deity Rudra-Shiva is mentioned in the Rigveda. The Shiva cult and Shaivism thus date from very ancient...
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Ekadashi, meaning 'the eleventh day' in Sanskrit, falls on the 11th day of the lunar calendar. It occurs twice a month during the bright and dark fortnights. It involves a fast to cleanse the body...
Karva Chauth: A Celebration of Love, Devotion, and Tradition
Karva Chauth or Karwa Chauth, is a revered annual festival observed predominantly by married Hindu women, for their husbands' longevity, prosperity, and safety. These devoted wives abstain from...
King Mandhata once sought the guidance of the wise Vasishtha Muni, asking for a holy fast that would grant eternal benefits. In response, Vasishtha Muni extolled the virtues of Amalaki Ekadashi, the...
Vijaya Ekadashi, a revered Hindu observance, is observed during the dark fortnight of the auspicious month of Phalguna, falling typically between February and March in the Gregorian calendar. This...
Putrada Ekadashi, or Pausha-shukla Ekadashi, is of significant spiritual importance in Hindu tradition. Pausha Putrada Ekadashi is a revered Hindu fasting day in the auspicious month of Pausha....