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Saraswati Avahan: Invocation of the Goddess of ...

Saraswati Avahan marks the beginning of the Saraswati Puja, a significant ritual that invokes the presence of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of wisdom, knowledge, music, arts, and learning in Hinduism....

Navpatrika (Kolabou) Puja 2024: Date, Timing, R...

Navpatrika, also known as Kolabou or Kalabou Puja, is an integral part of Durga Puja, primarily observed in the eastern parts of India, especially in Bengal. This traditional ritual has...

Dwadashi Shraddha: Rituals and Significance

Dwadashi Shraddha is one of the sacred rituals performed during Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period in the Hindu lunar calendar dedicated to honoring departed ancestors (Pitrs). The term "Shraddha" comes...

Magha Shraddha During Pitru Paksha

Magha Shraddha during Pitru Paksha is an important ritual in Hinduism dedicated to honoring and paying respects to the souls of departed ancestors. Pitru Paksha, also known as the fortnight...

Maha Navami: Puja Muhurat, Significance, and Ri...

Maha Navami, the ninth day of Navaratri, holds immense significance in the Hindu festival of Durga Puja. It is a day of culmination, where the spiritual energies of the previous...

Sandhi Puja 2024

Sandhi Puja is one of the most spiritually significant rituals in the Hindu festival of Durga Puja, particularly celebrated in Bengal and other parts of eastern India. This momentous ritual...