Varaha Dwadashi is dedicated to the Varh or boar avatar of Sri Hari Vishnu – the second incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is observed on the twelfth day (dwadashi) of the waxing phase of moon (Shukla Paksha) in Magh month. Varaha Dvadasi 2024 date is February 21. The popular belief is that it was on this day Lord Vishnu rescued Mother Earth from demon Hiranyaksha. The belief is that observing the day will help in attaining moksha. The devotee who worships Varaha Avatar on the day will be blessed with good health, peace and prosperity. Special prayers are offered Lord Vishnu in the form of God Varaha. Please note that this day is only observed in some regions and by some Hindu communities. The most important day dedicated to Varaha is the Varaha Jayanti is observed during Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha (August – September). Varaha is installed in a pot filled with water and worshipped on the day. A Naivedya is prepared and usual puja rituals associated with Lord Vishnu are f

Rough weather appears in life without warning. Some of us are bogged down by the obstacles in life. We are easily broken and are disenchanted with life. Then are people among us who use obstacles to reach their destination. They are like the rivers that keep on pushing ahead. The river overcomes all obstacles on its path to reach its destination the ocean. River faces innumerable obstacles on its way. Some it pushes away, some it navigates, some it carries with it but finally it reaches its destination.  If we have to reach our destination, we have to deal with the obstacles in life.  A positive mindset is necessary to be successful in life. Instead of getting disillusioned with the situation, we need to learn to convert it into our advantage. We need to learn to love our life, see tough situations as challenges to make life more exciting and to learn new things. Find joy in challenges and come up with creative answers to the challenges. Challenges overpower us whe

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, 27 February 2021 – It is Purnima tithi or the full moon day in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Purnima tithi or the full moon day till 1:51 PM on February 27. It is Krishna Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 12:26 PM on February 28. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on February 27, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Magha or Makam nakshatra till 11:23 AM on February 27. Then onward it is Purva Phalguni or Pooram nakshatra till 10:40 AM on February 28. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Magha or Makam nakshatra till 11:19 AM on February 27. Then onward it is Purva Phalguni or Pooram n