On this festival, various temples in and around Thrissur are invited with their deities to offer prayers and pay homage to Lord Vadakkunnathan (Shiva), the presiding deity of the Vadakkunnathan Temple.
On the day of Sita Jayanti, women observe a strict fast throughout the day and refrain from consuming water and food. People throng the temples of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita, where Maha Aarti, Maha Abhishekam, and Sringaar Darshan are held.
World Book Day holds great importance as this day provides an excellent opportunity for publishers, booksellers, and libraries to come together and recognize the scope of books and reading.
Akshaya tritiya is derived from two Sanskrit words, akshaya meaning never decreasing in terms on prosperity, happiness, success and joy and tritiya referring to the third day of the bright half of Vaisakh month. It is a very auspicious day for new beginnings and investments.
Devotees who observe a fast on Parshuram Jayanti day will be reborn to become great Kings. As per religious beliefs, it is said that Lord Vishnu reincarnated as the great warrior Parshurama (literally Rama with an Axe) and defeated the king and the Kshatriyas, restoring peace on earth.
Lord Basavanna was the founder of the Lingayat faith. Several works are attributed to Basava, which are revered in the Veerashaiva Lingayat community. He was born to a Kannada family devoted to Lord Shiva.
Basava Jayanthi is an important day for the Lingayat community in Karnataka as it is the birth anniversary of the 12th-century poet-philosopher and the founding saint of the Lingayat tradition.
Per Hindu beliefs, Parashurama still lives on Earth, unlike all other avatars. Therefore, unlike Rama and Krishna, Parashurama is not worshipped. In South India, at the holy place Pajaka near Udupi, one major temple exists, which is dedicated to Parashurama.
Akshaya Tritiya is observed on the third day of the bright half of the month of Vaisakh of Hindu calendar. It generally falls in the april mponth of the Gregorian calendar. It is a very auspicious day and signifies the third day of unending prosperity.
Shri Vallabhacharya is believed to be an incarnation of Agni Dev, the Lord of fire. His legacy is preserved in the Brij region, especially at Nathdwara in India’s Mewar region. Wishing everyone a Happy Vallabhacharya Jayanti 2023!
Making donations on Varuthini Ekadashi is considered highly auspicious. Charitable actions help please one’s ancestors, the god and all living entities. Wishing everyone a Happy Varuthini Ekadashi 2023!
Jumu'atul-Wida day has great significance in the Muslim community as the festival is celebrated globally by the Islamic community to mark the final Friday of Ramadan. The term Jumat-ul-Wida has been taken from two words, "juma" and "wida" where "Juma" means "gathering" and "wida" means "farewell."
It is believed that in the last five odd nights of Ramadan, the blessings and mercy of Allah are abundant. As per Islamic tradition, Laylat al-Qadr or Shab-e-Qadr is the night when the Holy Quran was first sent down from Heaven to the Earth.
Vishu holds great cultural significance. It marks the first day of the astronomical year. Hence, Lord Vishnu and his incarnation Lord Krishna are worshipped on the day of Vishu, as Lord Vishnu is considered the ‘God of Time’.
On Varuthini Ekadashi, devotees should follow certain rituals strictly. They should keep an all-night vigil, pray to God, and sing devotional songs and hymns.
Vikata Sankasthi is an important day for devotees of Lord Ganesha as it is believed that the day plays a significant role as it wipes out all the hurdles and evil from devotees' lives. In Sanskrit, Sankashti means to wipe out hurdles and anything evil.
The CRPF Valour Day is observed every year and is an important day. The day remembers the Bravehearts of the Force and salutes their bravery. On this day, people across India pay tribute to the brave men of the CRPF who sacrificed their lives for the country.
As we celebrate World Health Day 2023, here’s a list of World Health Day 2023 quotes and greetings, World Health Day wishes and messages, sayings on health, and World Health Day 2023 images that you can download and share with your family and friends.
Panguni Uthiram is celebrated with much grandeur by the devotees of Lord Subramanya as Sri Deivayanai married Lord Subramanya on this day. To mark this special day, devotees throng Murugan temples.
The Holy Week is also called as ‘Great and Holy Week’ or ‘Passion Week’. Holy Week is the most sacred week in the liturgical year in Christianity. For all Christian traditions, it is a moveable observance.
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