Ratha Yatra day is decided based on the Hindu Lunar calendar, and it is fixed on Dwitiya Tithi during Shukla Paksha of Ashada month. This year, Ratha Yatra 2023 will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 20.
June 2023 will be focused on a mixture of important festivals and international observances, starting with World Environment Day on June 5 and ending with Bakrid 2023 on June 29. And as we plan ahead for all these fun events, here is your complete June 2023 Festivals Calendar to get things stirring!
Yogini Ekadashi falls on the eleventh day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu month of Jyeshtha, which typically corresponds to the months of May or June in the Gregorian calendar. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver and sustainer in the Hindu trinity.
The Rath Yatra of Puri, also known as the Ratha Jatra or Chariot Festival, is an annual Hindu chariot festival celebrated in India’s Odisha with great fanfare. Ratha Yatra takes place on the bright half of the lunar month of Ashadh, which usually falls in the month of June or July in the Gregorian calendar.
Guru Hargobind Sahib succeeded Guru Arjan Sahib in 1606 when he was just eleven years old. On the day of Guru Hargobind Jayanti 2023, thousands of Sikhs visit the Golden Temple to celebrate the day, which is also known as ‘Gurgaddi Divas’ of Guru Hargobind Sahib on Guru Hargobind Jayanti.
This significant occasion is dedicated to Sankashti Chaturthi, a revered Hindu religious observance that pays homage to Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha, the deity with an elephant's head, is renowned for his ability to remove obstacles and usher in auspicious beginnings. Sankashti Chaturthi specifically falls on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Krishna Paksha, signifying the waning phase of the moon.
The significance of Shivrajbhishek Din extends beyond religious and cultural celebrations. It serves as a reminder of the values that Shivaji Maharaj stood for - justice, equality, and the welfare of his subjects. His reign was marked by administrative reforms, social upliftment, and the promotion of art and culture. Shivrajbhishek Din inspires people to emulate his ideals and work towards building a just and prosperous society.
Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is celebrated by Hindus across India with great devotion. As per Hindu belief, Lord Ganesha is the protector of good and the destroyer of evil and is worshipped before performing any auspicious task.
Vat Purnima is celebrated on the Jyeshtha Purnima tithi and is believed to be a reminder of the story of Satyavan and Savitri from the Puranas. As we celebrate Vat Purnima 2023 on June 3, here are some Happy Vat Purnima wishes and messages, Vat Purnima 2023 greetings and more.
During Vaikasi Visakam, devotees engage in various religious activities to express their reverence and devotion to Lord Muruga. The festivities often begin a day or two before the main day, with the preparation of the temple premises and the installation of beautifully decorated idols of Lord Murugan. Wishing everyone Happy Vaikasi Visakam 2023!
On this auspicious day, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong extended festive greetings to Buddhists. Netizens too chimed in to wish each other on this special day of Vesak.
Goddess Gayatri is believed to be the manifestation of all phenomenal attributes of Brahman. Considered as mother of all gods and an embodiment of Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Parvati and Goddess Lakshmi; Goddess Gayatri is worshipped as the Goddess of Hindu Trimurti.
Ganga Dussehra is observed with great enthusiasm in states with River Ganga streams like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Haryana, Rajasthan and West Bengal. On this day, devotees gather around the ganga river at perform rituals to the waterway.
Shavuot, also popularly known as the ‘Feast of Weeks’, is one of the three pilgrimage holidays of the Jews. Shavuot, the two-day holiday commemorates the spring harvest and the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai.
Vat Savitri Vrat 2023 will be observed on May 19, but the Amavasya tithi of Jyeshta month will begin at 9:42 pm on May 18 and end at 9:22 pm on May 19. Wishing everyone a Happy Vat Savitri Vrat 2023!
Shani Jayanti is marked as the birth anniversary of Lord Shani and will be celebrated on Friday, May 19, 2023, this year. Shani Jayanti is also known by the name Shani Amavasya, Shanishchara Jayanti, and Sani Jayanthi in several regions in India.
In Hinduism, Lord Hanuman is considered to be one of the most revered and beloved deities. He is believed to be an immortal living being that lives forever on Earth. Wishing everyone a Happy Telugu Hanuman Jayanti 2023!
In India and Nepal, Buddha Purnima is observed on the full moon day of Vaisakh month of buddhist calendar. There are different dates of the festival depending on calendars followed in different regions. According to the western Gregorian calendar, it generally falls in April or May and in leap years it is observed in June.
In several parts of North India, Buddha is considered the 9th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to traditions, Buddha spent seven weeks in the shade of a Bodhi tree until he reached enlightenment or Nirvana.
Vesak is the most important Buddhist festival. It is also known as Buddha Purnima, Buddha Jayanti or Buddha day. The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautam Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism and Navayana.
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