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Kartik Purnima 2025: A Sacred Festival of Light, Devotion, and Divine Blessings

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Kartik Purnima is a day that holds many significance and is a very auspicious day which is celebrated as a festival. Kartik is one of the most sacred month in the whole year according to Hindu calendar. This Purnima holds the most significance among all Purnima and every single day of this month is highly auspicious. These whole months provide an opportunity to seek blessings and connect themselves to the divine powers.

In 2025 it starts from 4 November at 10:37 pm and ends on 5th November at 06:50 pm. This day is auspicious for many activities like – prayers, rituals, fasting, donation and other spiritual activities. On this day devotees offer prayer to Lord Vishnu and observe fasting. This day is also marked as Dev Deepawali that is celebrated in the evening after sun sets. It means lighting diya in the holy river showing divine victory over darkness or negativity. People gathered in Ganga ghat in Varanasi to lit diya. Many people gathered here to light diya and after that Sandhya Aarti performed that made you feel or connect you directly to the divine energies. You can feel the presence of unseen energies on this day and the aura of that place is just like a heaven that purifies your inner soul and mind.

According to hindu mythology this full moon day signifies the Matsya Avtar, a divine form of Lord Vishnu. He rescued humanity and vedas. And it is also recognized as the victory of Lord Shiva over Tripurasura. Because of this Purnima is also known as Tripuri Purnima.

Some rituals of Kartik Purnima:

  • Perform morning and evening puja of Lord Vishnu to seek blessings or attend the mangala aarti in the temple.
  • Prepare sattvik offerings, decorate your home and perform kirtan with family at home.
  • On this day visiting Kartikeye mandir is very auspicious and offers fresh flowers, fruits and light diya.
  • As observing fast on Monday of Shravan month is auspicious, similarly observing fasting on Monday of Kartik month is also very auspicious. People follow different rituals according to the rituals followed by their locality and family.
  • The rituals of different states are different to each other as in the Southern part of India, it is celebrated as Skanda Sashti.

Vidhi of performing puja:

  • Wake up early in the morning, before brahma muhurat, take holy bath and clean the home. Make rangoli with rice flour at the entrance or can use rangoli colour but rice flour or its paste is believed to be very auspicious. Decorate your house and mandir with fresh flowers, sprinkle Ganga jal all over the house to purify. Keep a Kumbha (small pot) filled with water at the entrance.
  • Light up earthen diya with sesame oil or ghee to reduce the darkness and finish the negativity. Deep daan is also believed to remove financial obstacles from life. In it 365 ghee lamps are lighted that symbolizes offering divine light for each day of the year.
  • Perform kirtan with chanting:

– HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA, KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE, HARE RAMA HARE RAMA, RAMA RAMA HARE HARE.
– OM NAMO BHAGVATE VASUDEVAYA
– SRI VISHNU SAHASTRANAMA
– OM NAMAH SHIVAYE

  • Offer sattvic food which includes – fresh fruits, some made sweets, kheer and other prasadam. Distribute Prasad among others after offering.
  • Tulsi Vivah also falls on Ekadashi of Kartik month. It is the remembrance day of Devi Tulsi vivah with Lord Vishnu on this day. Worshipping Tulsi ji on this day is believed to bring happiness and fortune.
  • Donation on this is considered very auspicious on this day. Anna Daan is considered as Maha Daan in Hindu mythology. Offering food, clothes and other essentials to needy people, Brahmins and animals is very auspicious on this day. Many people consider doing Gau-Seva on this day. Such selfless practice attracts multiple blessings and good karma.
  • Observing fast and reading Satyanarayan Katha or Akhand Bhajan whole night is also an effective way to seek blessings and invite happiness in life.
  • In Odisha one more practice is performed by people. They make a miniature boat by paper or some other crafting material. Place a diya in it and float them in the water bodies for symbolizing prayer for safe journey and prosperity. And people used to visit as much as they could to the different temples.
  • Sikhs observe this day as Guru Nanak Jayanti
  • Jainism observe this day as Lord Mahavira’s final Sermon

This Kartik Purnima is also very auspicious to perform astrological remedies effectively. On this day people use all the auspicious practices to attract prosperity and happiness. Some of the spiritual benefits of Kartik Purnima:

  • This day is believed that holy bath burns karmic debts and sins of the past.
    Observing fast and meditation enhances peace of mind and spiritual merit.
  • Performing rituals properly invites prosperity, health and harmony in family and life.
  • Chanting mantras strengthens connection to divine energy through devotion of the devotees.

Chhath Puja 2025: A Festival of Faith, Devotion, and Gratitude to the Sun God

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Chhath Puja is one of the most important festivals that is mainly celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, UP and Nepal. It starts from the sixth day of kartik month according to Hindu calendar. Chhath puja is celebrated in honour of Sun god and his wife Usha. This festival is observed for seeking blessing of divine sun god and his wife for supporting life on earth and for the wellbeing of family members. It is believed that the sun heals the earth and health too and offers prosperity, progress and positivity.

Chhath puja is continued for four days and the actual puja is done on the 3rd day. People follow a rigorous routine which includes fasting, offering prayers to the rising sun and setting sun while doing holy bath standing in water. Chhath puja also falls in summer after Holi but the Chhath puja falls in kartik month holds more significance and is very auspicious. It is also a festival of unity and love and affection among family. People used to gather in this festival to celebrate it together and seek blessings from Chhati maiya as well as from elders.

In 2025 it starts from 26th October, eco-friendly rituals performed near river banks make it unique among festivals. And offering Arghya to the rising and setting sun with communal fasting reflects gratitude towards nature. It holds spiritual and cultural significance observance among communities worldwide.

According to Hindu mythology every festival belongs to some stories. Similarly, Chhath puja is also connected to Hindu epics that include Ramayana and Mahabharata which are associated with Chhath puja.

  • According to Ramayana it is believed that when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhaya with Maa Sita, they observed fast in honor of God Sun and broke it only after offering water to Sun at the setting It is one of the rituals among several that is followed by devotees during Chhath puja.
  • According to Mahabharata it is believed that the famous character of Mahabharata karna, the son of Surya and Kunti, always offers prayer while standing in water to The same ritual is also performed by Pandavas and Draupadi to get their kingdom back.

There is also a scientific significance of observing Chhath puja. It is the best way to detoxify your body. Taking dips in water and exposing to the sun rays while sun rising increases the flow of positivity and improves the solar bio electricity that helps in the functionality of our body. Sunlight also kills the harmful bacteria and prepares our body for the winter environment.

Chhath puja is performed in a way which involves optimum absorption of Vitamin D and Calcium that is beneficial for women and it helps in increasing the immunity of the body.

Lets’ know about the rituals of Chhath puja:

  • Nahay Khay: First day of the Chhath puja starts with Nahay Khay. On this day devotees take a dip in the river early in the morning and after the holy dip they take home the holy water to prepare offerings. And after taking holy bath they wear unstitched clothes for example – they tie saree or wrap it properly. It is the most important ritual that is done on the first day step by step carefully without having a conversation with
  • Karna: The second day ritual is On this day devotees observe fasting the whole day and the fast ends after the sun sets. On this day devotees prepare offerings like kheer, bananas and rice for the family after offering ‘Arghya’ to sun and moon. After that devotees consume Kheer as Prasad and then after they have to observe fast for 36 hours without water
  • Sandhya Arghya: The third day of Chhath puja is the day of preparing ‘Thekua’ the main Prasad of Chhath puja that is made up of wheat flour. The different thing is that the wheat that is used in Prasad is cleansed by the devotees itself then they grind the wheat to have flour by which offering can be prepared. This day also starts by offering Arghya to the sun and observing fasting without having water. And for offering all the items prepared or arranged for puja are kept in bamboo trays called soop. Then in the evening Arghya ritual is performed by devotees in the river or any other water bodies.
  • Bihaniya Arghya: On the last day Chhath puja all devotees assemble in the the bank of the river early morning in Brahma muhurat dip into water and offer Arghya to the rising Sun Then they offer prasad also along with soop (bamboo tray) while doing parikrama at the same place in the water. And after finishing these rituals devotees break their fast by having ginger and sugar or anything else according to their rituals as people follow rituals also vary from state to state. At last devotees distribute the Prasad to the people present there in ghat and among the family members.

Karwa Chauth Vrat Katha: Story of Queen Veeravati

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‘Karwa Chauth’ – is one of the most auspicious and crucial festivals in Indian mythology. It is derived from the word ‘Karwa’ which means a clay pot and ‘Chauth’ which means 4th day after full moon day (Krishna Paksha) during the month of Kartik. And this earthen pot is used by women in offering water to the moon in the evening ceremony. Somewhere it is believed that women used to pray for their husbands for their protection and wellbeing when they go for distant war, whereas in many places it is associated with the wheat sowing season which means the beginning of the Rabi crop cycle. It is the festival of North India in which women keep fasting the whole day for the long life of their husbands. It starts from sunrise to moonrise.

It holds great significance in Hindu culture. Women observe fasting and pray to Goddess Gauri to get blessings for a happy and long married life. Karwa Chauth is mentioned in Mahabharat, where Lord Krishna asked Draupadi to observe fasting of Karwa Chauth for Arjun’s wellbeing before he went to battle.

Karwa Chauth is associated with the story of Queen Veeravati and this story highlights the power of devotion. Queen Veeravati is the only sister among 8 siblings. She is very dearest to her brothers. After she got married, she had decided to observe the Vrat of Karwa Chauth. At that time she was in her Father’s house. But when the Vrat began and the day progressed she started feeling weak and exhausted. And font due to hunger and thirst. Her brothers’ can’t tolerate their sister’s distress and had planned to end her fast as soon as possible to reduce their sister’s discomfort.

The brothers have planned to create an illusion of moon rise so that their sister will finish her fast and have some food.

Veeravati was tricked into believing that the moon had risen and she broke her fast prematurely. And after ending her fast she gets the news that her husband is no more. She rushed to her husband’s palace and on the way she was encountered by Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. They both explain the truth and reveal the reason for her husband’s death. Goddess Parvati instructed Queen Veeravati to observe the fast of Karwa Chauth once again and she did it wholeheartedly. As a result her king got alive with the blessings of Maa Parvati.

Rules and Rituals of Karwa Chauth

  • Women wake up before sunrise, take bath and get ready to have sargi.
  • Sargi: The day begins with consuming a pre-fast meal called Sargi. This thali includes – sweet, fruits, dry fruits and some other traditional dishes. And this sargi is prepared by mother-in-law for daughter-in-law.
  • This fast can be performed only by married women according to ancient belief. After having sargi they will not eat or drink anything until fast, not even a single drop of water.
  • The fast will end only after the moon is sighted. But in case if a woman is pregnant, ill or some other reason they can end it before the moon is sighted.
  • Women apply heena mehandi on their hands and feet. Wear a new saree and suits. In some places it is a ritual to have chunari of their marriage, it seems to be auspicious to have that while Karwa Chauth rituals.
  • Women decorate their homes and mother-in-laws also give jewellery to their daughter-in-law as love or some other gift.
  • In the evening they get ready and are prepared for puja and sit in a group to listen to the Karwa Chauth Katha.
  • They worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva to seek blessings for the longevity of their married life.
  • After moon sighted they do arti of moon, light a diya, offer water to moon and view it through a sieve. Then she turned to look at her husband’s face through that sieve and tied the mauli thread in the wrist of her husband. Then the husband broke his wife’s fast by giving her water and sweets.
  • Then the woman thanks Goddess Parvati for giving strength to complete the fast without having a single drop of water. Then seek blessings from her husband too.
  • There are little changes in rules for newly married women.

These are some rituals that are followed in Karwa Chauth. It is the festival that shows the bonding of family members and especially with husbands. After having a long fast for husband and ending it with sipping water through his hand signifies the harmony and respect in their relationship for each other. It symbolizes their togetherness. The historical story of Karwa Chauth and the importance of it till this era represents the valuable lessons of commitment, gratitude, self-discipline, devotion and respect for life partners. It impacts on many couples in creating love and affection in their relationship. In India it is not only a festival, in fact it is much more than that. People celebrate to strengthen their relationship and make their marital bonds continue to be cherished.

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Durga Ashtami: Victory of Good Over Evil and Its Spiritual Importance

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Navaratri is an occasion that holds many significance in hindu mythology. In Navaratri each day is very important and auspicious. Navaratri is the celebration of 9 days and these 9 days belong to 9 forms of Maa Durga. It is believed that the power of Maa Durga is at its peak on Ashtami of Navratri. It is also known as Durga Ashtami and Maha Ashtami. It falls on Ashtami tithi of Ashwin month of Shukla paksh. Durga Ashtami emphasizes the feminine power, strength and divine transformation.

Ashtami represents strength and protection upon the world. In ancient times it is believed that there is some secret pattern of worshiping Maa Durga on Ashtami. If anyone worships Maa Durga wholeheartedly on this day will attain his/her desires very soon. It is said by our grandparents that on Durga Ashtami, Maa visits their devotee’s house to meet them. There is something in the atmosphere that day, something like magic.

As every festival has a story and there is also a bravery story behind Durga Ashtami. In Hindu mythology this is the story of a demon called Mahishasur. He impressed Lord Brahma by his devotion and Lord Brahma granted him a boon that he could not be killed by any man or god. Then he started misusing his power and started war with gods. But there was a flaw in the boon that he could be killed by a woman. But the demon was overconfident that a woman can’t kill him, he is more powerful than the god than how a woman can kill him.
Gods were totally helpless in front of Mahishasur, then they went to Lord Brahma and asked for the solution.
Lord Brahma has cleared to all god that in boon it is not mentioned that woman can’t kill him. After the suggestion of Lord Brahma, gods combined their energy and formed the fierce goddess Durga.

Maa Durga’s appearance was totally different. She is the combination of the energies of the whole universe. She held weapons in each hand, and loved to ride on lions. She is the symbol of unstoppable courage and feminine power.

Maa Durga’s power peaked on the eighth day of Navratri because she killed the army of demons that is why this day holds more significance and importance in Navratri. This day is marked as the time when good truly overruled evil. This makes us believe in the victory of good over evil. The celebration of Durga Ashtami is much more than a celebration. It remarked that evil may be powerful but the truth is always conquering. This day is also a day to discard all the rage, ego or grid inside and let the positivity enter our mind, body and soul.

This day has been followed since ancient times:

  • To seek protection from negative energies
  • To admire the divine power
  • To cleanse our mind and soul through devotion.
  • To purify house from negativity
  • To feel peace and positivity
  • To connect with god through devotion and spirituality
  • To eliminate obstacles
  • To infuse life with courage

Durga Ashtami is the most energetic day out of all 9 days. It is celebrated across India and it unites communities and families. India is the country where many religious people live. Every religion has their own customs and rituals to celebrate it but there are some practices which are common everywhere. These are some rituals done on Durga Ashtami:

  • Durga Ashtami puja altar through ‘Kalash sthapna’ or ‘Ghat sthapana’.
  • Offering flowers, sindoor, bhog, fruits, dhoop and lit diya in front of goddess idol. Devotees also use to light ‘Akhanda Jyot’ for nine days continuously.
  • Chanting mantras, hymns, slokas from Durga Shaptshati or Durga Chalisa.
  • Observe fasting wholeheartedly. Few people observe fast by having only fruits. Some people do it by having a meal once a day. But spiritual personalities observe it without eating and drinking water
  • On this day the 9 girls below 10 years are invited to home for kanya pujan. These 9 girls are marked as 9 forms of Maa Durga. Devotees wash their legs with water, offer clothes or gifts, feed with holy meals that include puri, halwa, sweets, fruits etc, at last take blessings from them.

Sandhi Puja during Durga Ashtami is crucial. This is the puja that is conducted at the very moment of transition from Ashtami to Navami by Pandit ji. It is believed that it is the time when Maa Durga kill the demon Chanda and Munda. Pandit ji started reciting the holy mantras uninterruptedly, 108 lotuses are offered in respect of Devi with lightning 108 diya to discard the darkness.

Through astrological aspects it is the time to overcome all the problems. This duration is very auspicious to perform astrological remedies to settle the planetary doshas. With the blessing of Maa Durga anyone can ruin their life from obstacles. Maa shows the path to overcome the problems. Energy of Maa is so high this day that it has power to destroy the negativity of the whole universe

Navratri and Sigificance of Remedies

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Navratri is a festival that continues for 9 days and over after victory on demon Mahisashur on 10th days. It begins on the first day of Shukla paksha. There are two Navratri’s followed in Hindu religion – Chaitra Navratri and Sharada Navratri. Chaitra Navratri is marked as the beginning of the new year and it falls in March or April. Sharada Navratri falls in September or October. This festival is celebrated in honour of Maa Durga’s 9 forms – Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandamata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri and Maa Siddhiratri. And the tenth day is celebrated as Vijaydashmi on this day Maa, the deceased demon Mahisashur. It is a victory of good over evil.

Sharda Navratri holds more significance and Chaitra Navratri emphasizes renewal and new beginning. It is also related to the birth of Lord Rama on 9th day Navaratri and is celebrated as Ram Navami. During Chaitra Navratri people used to prefer various pratices like- kundali reading, match making, career horoscope etc.

As India is the country of different religions and Navratri is also celebrated in many different ways in different religions. There are some special guidelines that are observed during these days.

The guidelines are as follows:

Do’s

  • One should visit a temple or set up a small shrine for Maa Durga at home and worship daily with offerings of flowers, bhog and light diya. It will bring a sense of peace in your life.
  • It is believed that offering water to Maa is highly auspicious during Navratri as it invites purity and positivity into living space.
  • Wear clean clothes and stay barefoot at home. Also take a shower before doing puja. It maintains cleanliness and sacredness.
  • Fasting is an important part of Navratri that allows your body to detox and which brings you closer to spirituality. Some people use to consume only fruits or milk while fasting and some people prefer to have one meal a day.
  • Decorate the mother Divine with garland, flowers, bangles colourful clothes, It shows devotion and respect towards Maa.
  • As these 9 days are periods of purity, it is advised to follow the brahmacharya while this duration signifies self-discipline and spiritual dedication.
  • Light Akhand jyoti, it is considered as highly auspicious. It is lit with desi ghee continuously for nine days for bringing Maa Durga’s blessings.
  • On the eighth day many people perform kanya pujan, but some people also perform it on the ninth day. Nine girls are symbolised as nine forms of Maa Durga. People wash their feet with water and offer them special meals for seeking blessings from them.

Don’ts

  • Avoid garlic and onion in this duration as these are considered as tamasic bhojan. Prefer to have satvic bhojan.
  • Avoid shaving and cutting of hairs during this duration.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol. It is considered as an impure that will affect your mind and soul while doing fast.
  • Avoid eating non-veg as these types of food will disrupt spiritual growth and purity during this duration.
  • This period is very beneficial for those who want to seek blessings of Goddess Durga. The energy of this duration is very high in positive as well as negative ways. If you want to attract abundance and prosperity then this time can be fruitful for you. Then there are some astrological remedies that can help you in seeking those things if practised in this period.
  • On the first day of Navratri, take 11 kauri and 3 gomti chakra. Tie them in red cloth and mark with turmeric paste and keep it in your mandir. After kanya pujan ties this bundle to the higher place in the kitchen it will attract abundance.
  • Reciting Shri Sookat in these 9 days, once can overcome the financial crisis.
  • Goddess Laxmi is said to have 18 son’s. If there is a Friday in Navratras the chanting with 18 son’s names starting with OM and ending at NAMAH preferably 21/51/101 times devotees may be blessed with their desired wealth.
  • Reading Durga Saptshati once or twice a day in Navratra will help you in seeking peace and Maa will show you a path to overcome obstacles.
  • Do arti with cloves, camphor, jaggery, yellow mustard and cow dung to cleansing the space, so that positivity may increase.
  • Don’t forget to offer honey and itra to Maa Durga as it signifies enhancement in devotee’s personality and aura.
  • Offer a betel leaf with 7 red rose petals every day on Navratra it will ensure everlasting prosperity.
  • If a person want to free from his debts can offer 108 roses to Maa Durga in Brahma muhurat and tie a quarter of red lentils in a red cloth and keep it in front, light a desi ghee diya and chant any of the mantras dedicated to Maa Durga 108 times.
  • On Tuesday of Navratri offer yellow vermillion mixed with cow milk to Lord Hanuman ji and offer jaggery to the deity then distribute it later as prasad. And on Saturday offer red vermillion mix with jasmine oil to Hanuman ji and offer red peda then distribute it as prasad.
  • In Navratra one should do charity wholeheartedly. It will help you in seeking valuable blessings. Anna daan is considered as maha daan, if you do charity by serving a meal during.

Navratra to the needy people then nothing will compete with this. It is much more than anything else.

There are many more remedies that can help you seek blessings of Maa Durga. But remember if your karma is good then you will get good in return.

Diwali: Celebrating the Triumph of Good, Abundance, and Light

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Diwali is the festival of lights, a sound of crackers and lightning all over the universe with a glimpse of happiness and joy among all. This festival is celebrated across India in many different ways as India has people who belong to different religions. And every religion holds their own ways and rituals to celebrate it. As it is the festival of lights, children are very excited on this day. It is celebrated in the month of kartik on Amavasya to celebrate the victory of good over evil.

But there is a history behind celebrating Diwali.  According to Hindu Mythology it is said that on this day Lord Rama returned Ayodhya with Mata Sita and Laxman after defeating Ravana. Ravana had kidnapped Mata Sita while they were on Vanvash to take revenge for his sister Surpnakha’s nose cut by Lord Rama. Ravana is unaware of the truth that Mata Sita was his own daughter. To whom he ordered to get buried in land after prediction of astrologer that she will be the reason for Ravana’s destruction. Then Raja Janak got her while ploughing his land and raised her as his own daughter. It is well said that everything is planned before you enter into the universe. She is the only reason for Ravana’s destruction.

On this day we celebrate with puja of Goddess Laxmi ji and Lord Ganesh ji. Laxmi ji is the Goddess of abundance and Ganesh ji who shows path to overcome obstacles. We can feel their presence on this day. On this, people purchase new vehicles, property, jewelleries etc. It is believed that by purchasing new things on this day we are inviting abundance and prosperity to our home.

People use to do lots of things in this puja:

  • People started cleaning their home before 1 month, throwing all the useless clutter items from home. Mostly people paint their home and repair all the defective items.
  • People used to purchase new things on this day. It includes – new electronic items, house, car and many more.
  • We decorate our house with flowers, rangoli, different decorative items, toran, bandhanwar, different types of lighting, candles, lamps etc.
  • Different types of sweets and other dishes are made on this day. Something special that marks this day as Diwali.
  • On Diwali we use to give sweets or any gift items in offices, neighbours, relatives, friends etc. Many people distribute the household thing to needy persons or give donation to orphanage
  • There are special rituals that are followed while doing puja as suggested by pandit ji or elderly people at home. Then all the family gathered and did arti.
  • All people celebrate it with great joy. The sound of crackers creates an aura of victory across the world in the welcome of Lord Rama. And lightning diya, candle, light a sky lantern etc add a glimpse of positivity in the whole universe.

It is believed that the Goddess enters the home at the time of Diwali and stays there for the whole year. Goddess Laxmi is the symbol of purity and abundance. Ganesh ji is the symbol of stability. You should purify your soul before invoking them because they only listen to the pure heart. And you can feel their presence on Diwali.

Diwali is the festival of lightning diya of knowledge inside ourselves. Generate humbleness in our heart and mind that will help to remove darkness and all negativity from inside.

According to astrology lightning diya also illuminates our chakras and helps in cleaning them deeply and guide us towards spirituality. One should feel this lightning inside it will help you in illuminating their soul inside and purify our thought process.

Do you know?

Diwali is not only the religious festivity or festival for lightning diya, it is beyond it. Due to this festival many people who are below the poverty line and who are struggling to have food on their plate, get an opportunity to earn. All the décor items we used in Diwali, even clay diya or rangoli colours or clay idol of Goddess Laxmi ji or clay idol of Ganesh ji, bandhanwars and many more items are made by these people. They wait for the whole year for such types of festivals to earn their livelihood.  So, Diwali is also very special or a need for some people. In many states people used to serve food to ancestors or feed food to needy persons for their ancestors.

In Diwali many negative energies also came into action because on this day due to Amavasya their energies got increased. You all should also be careful of all such types of energies.  In 2025 Diwali is on 20th of October. Diwali is also signified as a torch in darkness to reach the inner soul. Enjoy this Diwali with great joy but also help needy persons not too much but at least as much they can remove darkness from their home tonight and they can enjoy Diwali too. And will try to follow the path shown to us by the virtuous Rama.

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Significance of Pitru Paksh

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As we all know if we lose the person whom we love a lot and it is very difficult to accept their death or to believe that the person is no more. Sometime after death also we feel their presence just because we are connected to them through the love and affection we still have for them. Our unconditional love for them doesn’t let them rest in peace. Yes, it is true. But it is not correct because due to it many people can face problems because they are not the element of this world now after death. They have to leave this world. Sometimes we have seen such cases where we observe paranormal activity.

Do you know? Why does this happen so?

Because rather they died before their destiny had planned or some mis-happenings were held with them or normal death. All of these souls didn’t achieve peace and they are in search of peace and unable to get detached from this world.  For them some rituals are done in Pitru Paksha that helps their soul to rest in peace.

What is Pitra Paksha?

The word Pitru means ancestors and Paksha means fortnight. It lies in the Bhadrapada months in Krishna paksha according to hindu calendar and it continues for 15 days before Navratri gets started. It comes in the month of September or October. According to Indian culture it is believed that the family members who are no more were still alive in some other world. And after descending from earth we perform these rituals that help them to rest in peace and get freedom from this world.

Have you ever lit a diya in memory of the loved one you had lost and while doing that had felt their presence around you? That moment is more than nostalgia. Remembering our ancestors is not only a tradition of India but it is a love and gratitude for them. It shows our spiritual connection with them. And the duration of Pitru Paksha is more powerful for such types of rituals. Offering food, charity on their behalf and many other ways at this time is believed to reach the ancestors directly to reach prosperity in their afterlife. These offerings are known as “Pind Daan” and it is done by the eldest son of the family. This pind daan satisfied their soul and they always kept their blessings in their family. And these pind daan is not only done in this period, in fact people used to offer food to their ancestors on every Amavasya according to hindu calendar.

In our home it is said by our grandparents that the pind daan during pitru paksh acts as a food for the ancestors for the whole year.

There are many stories related to our ancestors, it is believed since ancient times. One of the stories is related to “Mahabharata”. As we all know ‘Karna’ the son of Kunti (mother of panch pandavas) and Karna is gifted by Lord Sun for her devotion to him. It is said that after death Karna is sent to Swarga. He is offered gold and gemstone to eat instead of food. Karna was in doubt why they are offering these items as food. He went to Lord Indra and asked the reason for all of the incident. Indra dev answered that before death he had donated gold stones to needy persons but never offered food to his ancestors. So how he could be offered food. It is true that karma returns what we will do in our lifetime; everything will come back to us in the same way.  Karna realised his mistakes and requested Indra dev to send him back to the earth for 15 days to perform the ritual of shradha. These 15 days are known as “Pitru Paksha”. It shows the importance of offering food to the departed soul.

There are some key rituals that are followed during

Pitru paksha that are passed from generation to generation and these rituals are symbolic expression of gratitude and responsibilities toward our ancestors:

  • Shradha: This is the basic rituals followed by family members by offering foods which include kheer, lentils, puri, vegetables to Brahmins and cows. Sradha is performed on tithi on which the ancestors leave this world.
  • Tarpan: Tarpan means Kusha grass tying in finger to offer water mixed with barley and sesame seeds while chanting mantras by Pandit ji. It is mostly done by river banks or sacred water bodies because it is believed that it quenches the thirst of the ancestors.
  • Pind Daan: In this cooked barley and rice balls known as pindas are offered to ancestors. This pind daan help ancestors to be detached from this world and help their soul to rest in peace.
  • Daan: This is a powerful ritual. Anna Daan is considered a very powerful spiritual act.
  • Feeding the needy persons: Nowadays families use to donate food in NGOs to provide meals to the underprivileged with feelings of love.

These are some of the rituals that are performed during this period. As our country is a home of different religions. There are different rules and ways of performing these rituals for the ancestors.

Navratri

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As we all know India is a country of different religions, cultures and festivals. And we have celebrated each and every festival with great joy since ancient times. There are many significance and history behind every festival. Navaratri is one of them. It comes after Pitru Paksha when Shukla paksha starts. According to hindu mythology, Maa Durga fought with demon Mahishashur for nine days and defeated him on the 10th day. This festival is devoted to Goddess Durga for nine days and celebrates the victory over the demon by Maa Durga as Vijayadashami or Dusshera. And this victory shows the triumph of righteousness over demon or evil. In these nine days we worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Let’s know about all of these nine faces and its significance:

  • First Goddess: The first day we worship Shailputri means daughter of Mountains. The universe arises from her energy. She represents invisible waves and energy of mountains.
  • Second Goddess: Second day we worship Brahmacharini. Brahma means infinity – the power which is everywhere in this universe. She is pure and feeling of untouched energy or power that we can feel but can’t see. She is like the sun rays every day, a fresh and new beginning.
  • Third Goddess: Third day we worship Chandraghanta. Chandra means moon, the symbol of beauty. She represents energy with beauty. In this world the reason behind every beautiful thing or human being or animals is the energy of Maa Chandraghanta.
  • Fourth Goddess: Fourth day we worship Kushmanda. She is the Prana energy – the reason behind every creation. For example – without energy/prana our body is dead and with it we are alive.
  • Fifth Goddess: Skandamata is the symbol of protection with the blend of compassion, affection and certain pride. She is the mother of all wisdom that includes – knowledge, art, discipline and science. She protects us from all problems and resides inside us as our consciousness.
  • Sixth Goddess: Maa Kathyayini is the sixth form of Maa Durga. Kathyayini means Seer of everything. Everything belongs to her and the energy beyond logic and imagination is Kathyayini.
  • Seventh Goddess: Kaal Ratri is the seventh form of mother divine. It means dark night that provides peace and rejuvenates energy in a new form. As we sleep at night our body takes rest and our body is infilled with an unseen energy that prepares us ready for the next morning, this energy is Kaal Ratri. She provide comfort with energy to every living things in universe
  • Eighth Goddess: The 8th day goddess is Maha Gauri who grants knowledge, growth, success and liberation. She promotes wisdom and helps us in living a happy life and do good karmas that lead us towards ‘Moksha’. She is the purity form of energy.
  • Ninth Goddess: The ninth form of Maa Durga is ‘Siddhiratri’. She is the judge of your lifetime court. She gives the fruits of your lifetime karma. She allows us to think big and put action beyond limitations. She provides strength to fulfil our desire.

But Navaratri is much more than a festival for farmers. After monsoon the harvesting started and for a prosperous crop they seek blessings from Maa Durga.

Navaratri will be celebrated from Mon, 22 Sep, 2025– Thus, 2 Oct, 2025.

Guidance for Navaratri puja vidhi:

There are some vidhi vidhan to do puja during Navaratri to invite Maa Durga to our home. In fact according to God there is no vidhi vidhan for doing puja. According to them doing good karmas, behaving in manner and giving respect to parents and helping needy persons wholeheartedly are the real meaning of worshiping god. But as we are in society where vidhi vidhan of doing puja has been followed since ancient times, we also follow those footprints. These are some of the common and important steps for this puja:

  • Kalash Sthapana: On the first day a clay pot will be placed that is filled with water and keep mango leaves on the top of the kalash and a whole green coconut. It represents prosperity and divine energy.
  • Cleaning: Clean the area of doing puja properly. Make it with sprinkling Ganga jal.
    – Idol: Place idol of Goddess Durga.
    – Light a diya – it may be an ankhanda jyot or normal diya, it is up to you.
  • Offerings: Offer flowers, fruits, sweets and incense on a daily basis. It is believed that the nine forms of Divine Mother have different offerings according to their day.
  • Chanting: Read Durga Shaptashati or Durga Chalisa on a daily basis. You can also chant the Durga beej mantra – “Om Aim Hreem Kreem Chamudaye Vichche” and recite this mantra 108 times daily.
  • Fasting: Devotees do fasting for 9 days. They only have fruits and milk in their servings. Most of the people eat satwik food once in a day. This fasting is for deep cleansing of our soul and mind.
  • Evening Aarti: Do arti in the evening with clove and camphor to cleanse the environment. At this time the family gathers for prayers and sings traditional bhajan.
  • Kanya Pujan: The fast will end after offering prashad and gifts to nine young girls. These nine girls are as nine forms of Mother divine. And seek blessings from them.

These are the essential rituals to conclude Navaratri.

Also Read: Navratri: The Triumph of Goddess Durga and the Celebration of Feminine Power

Ram Navami 2024

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Ram Navami

Lord Rama, who is regarded as Lord Vishnu’s 7th avatar, was born on the day of Ram Navami, celebrated on the 9th day of the Hindu lunar year, generally in March or April. In 2024, Ram Navami will be celebrated on 17th April. Ram Navami is observed on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri, which begins on the first day of Chaitra month. In 2024, Chaitra Navratri will start on 9th April and end on 17th April. Ram Navami falls on the last day of Chaitra Navratri, which is 17th April. The Tithi of Ram Navami starts at 01:23 PM on 16th April and ends at 3:14 PM on 17th April.

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Ram Navami is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion all over India. The day is typically marked by fasting, prayers, and offerings of flowers and sweets to Lord Rama. In some parts of India, Ram Navami is celebrated with processions and colorful displays of Lord Rama’s life and teachings. Many people also decorate their homes and temples with rangolis, colorful patterns made with colored powder or sand.

Special Remedies of Ram Navami

 

  • On Ramnavami reciting praise of Lord Shri Ram “Shri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman Haran Bhava Bhaya Darunam” between 11:04 am and 01:41 pm will let all the sorrows and sufferings of your life to go away.
  • On this auspicious time reciting of Ram Raksha Strotam “Charitam Raghunathsya Shatkoti Pravistaram” will end your all crisis and you will always be happy.
  • If any crisis or calamity is not leaving you in your life recite Ramayana or Ramcharit Manas on this day, it will let your all the troubles away from your life.
  • If you want to have auspiciousness in your life, then recite Sunderkand on this day.
  • On Ram Navami, if you recite Hanuman Chalisa with any wish in mind, and then by the grace of both Lord Rama and devotee Hanuman, your wish will fulfill.
  • If there is any Vastu defect in your house, then take Gangajal in a vessel, after that chant the protection mantra of Shri Ram ‘Om Shree Hween Kleen
    Ramchandraya Shree Namah’ by meditating on Lord Rama. Chant about 108 times. After this, sprinkle the water kept in the vessel all around the house. By doing this, Vastu defects and eye defects are removed from your home.
  • If you are going through a financial crisis, then recite Ramashtak on the day of Ram Navami. By doing this one gets wealth.

Puja Vidhi (Process)

  • Clean your house. Set up a new Lord Rama idol or a picture of Ram Darbar, and purify them with holy water Gangajal.
  • Use flowers, rangoli to decorate your home. Apply sandalwood, kumkum paste and tilak.
  • Light an incense stick and pure ghee lamp in front of the idol.
  • Worship Lord Ganesha.
  • Perform Puja by reciting the Ramayan Path, Shri Ramcharitramanas and Shri Ram Raksha Stotram in addition to Sthapana.
  • Fast according to your own choice and desire. A satvik dinner can be eaten at night while keeping a full-day fast.
  • After Arti and the distribution of Prasad, Puja will be over.

 

Ram Navami is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm. It marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ram, the embodiment of morality, commitment and valour. The puja vidhi of Ram Navami involves various rituals and offerings to seek the blessings of Lord Ram. Let us all celebrate this auspicious day with devotion and seek his blessings to overcome the challenges of life.

Kartik Purnima in 2023

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Kartik Purnima, is a significant Hindu festival, is one such moment when the cosmos aligns to infuse our lives with divine grace and enlightenment. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and marks the day when he took birth as Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva. The festival also holds great significance for Jain devotees, as Lord Mahavira attained Nirvana on this day. It is a time of heightened spiritual energy and an opportunity for seekers to intensify their devotion and advance on their spiritual path.

Kartik Purnima, also known as Tripurari Purnima, marks the full moon day in the month of Kartik (usually in October or November) according to the Hindu lunar calendar. The festival is a celebration of Lord Shiva’s victory over the demon, Tripurasaura. This festival is also celebrated in honour of Lord Vishnu. On this day, he had incarnated as Matsya, which is his very first avatar. The Hindu legend says that on this day, Gods had descended to the earth into the sacred rivers. This is why, during Kartik Purnima, the devotees bathe themselves in sacred rivers, and believe that they receive the blessings of Gods. The significance of this festival increases when it falls in the Nakshatra Krittika (lunar mansion). This is when it is called Maha Kartik.

Kartik Purnima in 2023 is celebrated in 27 November.

– Purnima Tithi will begin at 3:54 pm on 26 NOV 2023.

– Purnima Tithi will end at 2:46 pm on 27 NOV 2023.

Observing a fast on Kartik Purnima is considered highly auspicious in Hinduism. By observing a fast, one can attain the blessings of Lord Vishnu and seek his divine intervention in their life. Here are some ways to observe a fast on Kartik Purnima:

– The day should start with a holy bath in a river or any other holy water body. It purifies the body and soul.

– During the fast, it is essential to consume only Satvik food, which is pure, light, and easily digestible. Avoid non-vegetarian food, garlic, and onions. You can eat fruits, nuts, and milk products.

– Throughout the day, recite mantras and prayers dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It will help you to focus on the divine and seek his blessings.

– Visit the temple and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu. Light diyas and incense sticks offer flowers to the deity. It will create a peaceful and serene environment and help you to connect with the divine.

– On Kartik Purnima, it is highly auspicious to donate to the needy. You can donate clothes, food, or money to the underprivileged.

– In the evening, after sunset, break the fast with Prasad offered to Lord Vishnu. This Prasad can be fruits, dry fruits, milk, or other Satvik food.

Don’ts:

– Do not consume non-vegetarian food or alcohol.

– Do not consume onions or garlic because they are impure.

– Avoid eating food cooked by others; instead, prepare your food.

– Do not engage in any sinful activities like gambling, lying, or cheating.

– Avoid using harsh words and practice kindness and compassion.

– Do not waste food or resources.

– Refrain from indulging in any kind of violence.

In the realm of astrology, Purnima tithi is regarded as an exceptionally propitious day, and employing specific remedies during this time can assist in dispelling negative energy:

Chanting Mantras: Reciting mantras stands out as one of the most potent astrological remedies. On the day of Purnima, reciting mantras such as the Gayatri Mantra, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, or Vishnu Sahasranama can contribute to overcoming obstacles and infusing positive energy into one’s life.

Appeasing the Moon God: Engaging in the worship of the Moon god on Purnima can usher in tranquillity and prosperity. Offering white flowers, milk, and white sweets to the Moon not only aids in dispelling negative energy but also attracts good fortune into one’s life. Aside from that, one can get rid of malefic effects of the moon in the birth chart by performing the “Chandra Graha Shanti Puja”.