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Each festival has its own unique significance, from invoking the blessings of gods like Lord Shiva, Vishnu, and Goddess Durga to celebrating the cycles of nature, harvest, and the triumph of good over evil. Participating in these festivals through poojas connects devotees to their faith, values, and ancient customs.
Sankashti Shri Ganesh Chaturthi is a significant day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, known for eliminating obstacles. Praying to him, the source of knowledge, wealth, and good fortune, while observing a fast on this day, can help resolve difficulties and enhance one’s happiness and prosperity. This auspicious tithi falls once in the month after 4 th day of Purnima.
Sankashti Shri Ganesh Chaturthi is a significant day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, known for eliminating obstacles. Praying to him, the source of knowledge, wealth, and good fortune, while observing a fast on this day, can help resolve difficulties and enhance one's happiness and prosperity. This auspicious tithi falling once in the month after 4th day of Purnima.
Holi is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love, and Spring. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna. Additionally, the day signifies the triumph of good over evil, as it commemorates the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu.
Gudi Padwa, Hindu Navin Varsh, is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India, especially in Maharashtra, to mark the beginning of the New Year according to the Hindu calendar. The festival usually falls in March or April and is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra month, which is the first month of the Hindu Panchangam calendar. The festival is also linked to the day on which the Hindu god Brahma created time and the universe. To some, it commemorates the coronation of Rama in Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana, or the start of the Shalivahan calendar after he defeated the Huns in the first century.
Buddha’s Birthday or Buddha Day (also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, and Buddha Pournami) is a primarily Buddhist festival that is celebrated in most of South, Southeast and East Asia, commemorating the birth of the prince Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Gautama Buddha and founded Buddhism.
Ashadhi Ekadashi is one of the most important religious festivals that is celebrated in Maharashtra. This ceremony is generally held at Pandharpur where a huge number of devotees gather to celebrate the festival. It is a religious procession festival which is held every year during the Aashaadh Shukla paksha. It is a sign of the beginning of the period of Savan (Chatur Mas). People keep fast on the day.
Angarika Chaturthi (अंगारिका चतुर्थी) is a Sankashti Chaturthi falling on Tuesday. It is considered highly auspicious among all Sankashti Chaturthi days. Angaraka, the sonof the earth goddess Prithvi, was an accomplished rishi and a great devotee ofGanesha. He worshipped Ganesha and sought his blessings.
Ganesh Chaturthi, in Hinduism, is a 10-day festival marking the birth of the elephant- headed deity Ganesha, the god of prosperity and wisdom. It begins on the fourth day(chaturthi) of the month of Bhadrapada (August–September), the sixth month of the Hindu calendar. This day starts with 10 days of Ganpati Festival.
Bhadrapada Purnima has a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. This day is considered as the most auspicious day for worshipping Lord Vishnu and Moon deity. Purnima falls in the month of Bhadrapada month, known as Bhadrapada Purnima. Purnima is also known as Full Moon day.
Pitru Paksha is a 16 -day lunar, deeply revered period in Hindu tradition, providing an opportunity for families to connect with their forefathers and seek their blessings. By observing the recommended rituals and avoiding prohibited activities, devotees aim to honor their ancestors and ensure their spiritual peace.
It is the very auspicious first day of the 9 days of Navratri Utsav which is celebrated all over the country in different ways. These 9 days are specially celebrated as Durga Pooja in West Bengal and other parts of the country. People keep fast and organize Durga Shaptshati Path and Akhand Ramayan Path at their home.
Kojagiri or Sharad Purnima is celebrated by devotees to worship Goddess Laxmi for wealth and prosperity by fasting and performing puja. The celebration is prominent in Assam, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Odisha. Rituals include decorating Laxmi’ idol, chanting mantras, and staying awake all night.
This day is a celebration aimed at increasing wealth and prosperity. This is the beginning of the festival of Diwali. Dhanteras engages themes of cleansing, renewal, and the securing of auspiciousness as embodied by Lakshmi. In the villages, cattle are adorned and worshiped by farmers as their main source of income.
Deepavali or Diwali is an Indian festival of lights. ‘Deepa’ means lamp or light and ‘Vali’ means string or row, and Deepavali means rows of lights. It celebrates the victory of good over evil. Diwali falls on the day of ‘Amavasyaa’ or no moon day, usually in the month of October or November.
On this day, it is believed that Lord Vishnu, who has been in a meditative sleep during the monsoon season, awakens to bless his devotees. As a result, the day is celebrated with immense reverence and joy, particularly among followers of Vaishnavism. This day is sign for starting auspicious ceremonies in the family.
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