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Papanasi Ekadasi – Papanashini Ekadashi

Papanashini Ekadasi is observed when there is rare combination of Pushya Nakshatra overlapping from the Ekadashi day to the next day, which is the Dwadashi day. Such a complex calculation is only followed in certain regions and by certain communities. In 2024, Papanasini Ekadasi date is March 20. It is mainly observed in Odisha and by certain Vaishnava sects. This Ekadashi is known as Amalaki Ekadashi in all other regions. The Dwadasi day, the day after this Papanasi Ekadasi, is a highly auspicious day in Puri Jagannath Temple . It is known as Govinda Dwadasi day and it is expected that nearly a million people will take holy dip in the sea near Jagannath Temple . A rare combination of calculations as per Hindu astrology and almanac taking place after 48 years on this day.

Rasai Devi Yatra at Nangaon Village at Daund Taluka in Pune District of Maharashtra

Rasai Devi Yatra at Nangaon Village is observed in Chaitra month (March – April). It is the annual fair and festival at the Rasai Devi Temple at Nangaon Village in Daund Taluka of Pune District, Maharashtra. Various unique pujas and rituals are held during the annual yatra. Rasai Devi Yatra 2024 date is April 23. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Rasai Devi, a manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. This form of Goddess Shakti is widely worshipped as a village deity and kuldevta (family deity) in Maharashtra. For the annual festival, the shrine is decorated with lamps, lights, flowers, leaves and sugarcane for the occasion. The festival and fair attracts hundreds of devotees to the Rasai Devi temple. Various offerings are made to appease the deity. Red flowers are offered to the deity. Procession is part of the festival. Nangaon Rasai Devi Yatra is annually observed on Chaitra Purnima tithi or the full moon day in Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar

Rasai Devi Yatra at Vadgaon Rasai Village at Shirur Taluka in Pune District of Maharashtra

Rasai Devi Yatra at Vadgaon Rasai Village is observed in Chaitra month (March – April). It is the annual fair and festival at the Rasai Devi Temple at Vadgaon Rasai Village in Shirur Taluka of Pune District, Maharashtra. Various unique pujas and rituals are held during the annual yatra. Rasai Devi Yatra 2024 date is April 23. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Rasai Devi, a manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. This form of Goddess Shakti is widely worshipped as a village deity and kuldevta (family deity) in Maharashtra. Representational Image For the annual festival, the shrine is decorated with lamps, lights, flowers, leaves and sugarcane for the occasion. The festival and fair attracts hundreds of devotees to the Rasai Devi temple. Various offerings are made to appease the deity. Red flowers are offered to the deity. Procession is part of the festival. Rasai Devi Yatra at Vadgaon Rasa is annually observed on Chaitra Purnima tithi or the full moon day in Chaitra

Sukai Devi Yatra at Kapsal Village in Chiplun Taluka in Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra

Sukai Devi Yatra at Kapsal Village is observed in Chaitra month (March – April). It is the annual fair and festival at the Sukai Devi Temple at Kapsal Village in Chiplun Taluka of Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra. Various unique pujas and rituals are held during the annual yatra. Kapsal Sukai Devi Yatra 2024 date is April 23. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Jagadamba, a kind manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. This form of Goddess Shakti is widely worshipped as a village deity and kuldevta (family deity) in Maharashtra. For the annual festival, the shrine is decorated with lamps, lights, flowers, leaves and sugarcane for the occasion. The festival and fair attracts hundreds of devotees to the Sukai Devi temple. Various offerings are made to appease the deity. Red flowers are offered to the deity. Procession is part of the festival. Kapsal Sukai Devi Yatra is annually observed on Chaitra Purnima tithi or the full moon day in Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu

Yellamma Devi Yatra at Honwad Village in Bijapur District in Karnataka

Yellamma Devi Yatra at Honwad Village is observed in Chaitra month (March – April). It is the annual fair and festival at the Yellamma Devi Temple at Honwad Village in Bijapur District in Karnataka. Various unique pujas and rituals are held during the annual yatra. Honwad Yellamma Yatra 2024 date is April 23. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Yellamma, a kind manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. This form of Goddess Shakti is widely worshipped as a village deity and kuldevta (family deity) in South India. For the annual festival, the shrine is decorated with lamps, lights, flowers, leaves and sugarcane for the occasion. The festival and fair attracts hundreds of devotees to the Yellamma Devi temple. Various offerings are made to appease the deity. Red flowers are offered to the deity. Procession is part of the festival. Honwad Yellamma Devi  Yatra is annually observed on Chaitra Purnima tithi or the full moon day in Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu lunar

Kurlap Yatra at Kurlap Village in Walwa Taluka in Sangli District in Maharashtra

Kurlap Yatra at Kurlap Village is observed in Chaitra month (March – April). It is the annual fair and festival at a sacred place at Kurlap Village in Walwa Taluka in Sangli District, Maharashtra. Various unique pujas and rituals are held during the annual yatra. Kurlap Yatra 2024 date is April 23. For the annual festival, the shrine is decorated with lamps, lights, flowers, leaves and sugarcane for the occasion. The festival and fair attracts hundreds of devotees to the Kurlap Village. Various offerings are made to appease the deity. Red flowers are offered to the deity. Procession is part of the festival. Kurlap Yatra is annually observed on Chaitra Purnima tithi or the full moon day in Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Amoksiddh Yatra at Korwali Village in Mohol Taluka in Solapur District in Maharashtra

Amoksiddh Yatra at Korwali Village is observed in Chaitra month (March – April). It is the annual fair and festival at the Amoksiddh Temple at Korwali Village in Sangola Taluka in Solapur District, Maharashtra. Various unique pujas and rituals are held during the annual yatra. Korwali Amoksiddh Yatra 2024 date is April 23. For the annual festival, the shrine is decorated with lamps, lights, flowers, leaves and sugarcane for the occasion. The festival and fair attracts hundreds of devotees to the Amoksiddh temple. Various offerings are made to appease the deity. Red flowers are offered to the deity. Procession is part of the festival. Korwali Amoghasiddhi Yatra is annually observed on Chaitra Purnima tithi or the full moon day in Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Chaturthi Karma – Hindu Ritual for the Consummation of Marriage

Chaturthi Karma is associated with Hindu marriage. It means the rituals on the fourth day after marriage. It is not widely followed today. As per Grihya Sutra, consummation of marriage should take place on the fourth day. Even today marriage celebrations of certain Hindu communities last fort three or four days. Some scholars are of the view that Chaturthi karma indicates that the sexual union of the couple should happen only on the fourth day. Marriage as per Hindu belief is a sacred union brought about by divine dispensation. Progeny is the prime objective of the various rituals associated with marriage. The rituals include step by step separation of the bride from her paternal home and gradual union with husband’s family. Chaturthi Karma is part of this objective. Indra and Agni are invoked for a successful union and healthy progeny.