Tripuri Poornima is also called Tripurari Poornima, Kartika Poornima, Kartika purnima, Deva-Diwali or Deva-Deepawali (the Diwali of the Gods) The rakshasa Tripurasura had conquered the whole world after defeating the Gods. He also created three cities of iron, silver and… Continue Reading
om namaha shivaya, ‘ ‘ jai mataki ” om durge namaha. these nine days are nine roop of maa durga, how to please her and pray her in her swaroop of nine different forms…. day 1. mata shailputri….. first avatar… Continue Reading
Navaratri is the celebration of Goddess Durga in form of Shakti. These Shiv Shaktis are the bestowers of the eight spiritual powers. The first NavaDurga is Goddess Shailputri, is worshipped on the first day of Navratri. Goddess Durga was born… Continue Reading
At this juncture, the congregation of Sages at ‘Nimisharanya’ needed suitable clarification as to whom precisely should one pray to or anchor one’s hearty devotion to a specified target. The query appeared to be reasonable and the replies so far… Continue Reading
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the occassion of the birth of Lord Ganesha, son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to different Puranas, there are different versions of the birth of Lord Ganesha. The most popular is the one… Continue Reading
Teej celebrates the union of Godess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
The image of Snakes brings fear in the minds of most people. Snakes are more visible during the monsoons due to water-logging, Often seeking refuge in homes. However, Lord Shiva knows no fear, and adorns a snake around his neck. Snakes are… Continue Reading
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Hanuman, the eleventh avatar of Shiva or Rudra. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the Shukla Paksha, during the month of Chaitra (the Chaitra Pournimaa). Also see: Hanuman, the eleventh… Continue Reading
Gangaur (गणगौर) is a colourful festival celebrated in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. ‘Gangaur’ is derived from Gan which means Isarji (Lord Shiva), and Gauri, Goddess Parvati, who symbolizes Saubhagya (marital bliss). The unmarried women worship Parvati so that they are blessed with… Continue Reading
Maha Shivaratri Festival or the ‘The Night of Shiva’ is celebrated with devotion and religious fervor in honor of Lord Shiva. It is celebrated every year in February-March. Of the twelve Shivaratris in the year, the MahaShivarathri is the most powerful.… Continue Reading
