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Monthly Shivratri Dates in 2024 – Shivaratri Days in a Month for Shivratri Vrat in 2024

Masa Shivaratri, or Mas Shivratri, falls on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of each traditional Hindu lunar month. Below are the monthly dates of Shivratri in 2024. ‘Krishna Paksha’ is the dark fortnight of a lunar month. It is the 14th day after full moon (Purnima) or more easy calculation one or one day before Amavasya. Shiva devotees observe the day with vrat, special prayers and pujas. Some devotees also keep vigil all night as in Mahashivratri . (Please note that in some regions Masa Shivaratri might start a day early and overlap into the next day). Shivratri dates in 2024 based on Indian Standard Time (IST) January 9 February 8 March 8   –  Annual Mahashivratri April 7 May 6 June 4 July 4, 2024  –   Shravan Shivratri August 2  September 1 September 30 October 30 November 29 December 29 As per some devotees, observing the monthly Shivratri vrat will help in attaining Shivaloka.

Good dates for Namkaran Dates in 2023 – Baby Name Ceremony Dates and time in 2023

Namkaran Dates and time in 2023 based on Hindu calendar and panchang. Namakaran is the baby naming ceremony or putting the name for baby. January 4, 12, 13, 18, 26 and January 27, 2023 February 3,10, 22 and February 24, 2023 March 8, 9, 10, 13 and March 17, 2023 April 6, 7, 24, 26 and April 27, 2023 May 3, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 22, 24, 25 and May 29, 2023 June 1, 2, 8, 12, 14, 21, 28, 29 and June 30, 2023 July 5,7 and July 14, 2023 August 21, 23, 28 and August 31, 2023 September 1, 4,6, 11, 18, 20, 21, 25 and September 27, 2023 October 16, 26 and October 27, 2023 November 3, 10, 23, 27 and November 29, 2023 December 1, 7, 8, 15, 18,21, 22 and December 28, 2023 A local astrologer might be able to find an auspicious period on other days in the year - especially a short period on a day.  The entire day might not be good but a short time he might be able to locate.

Vaikunta Ekadasi at Tirupati Balaji Temple

Vaikunta Ekadasi festival is observed at Tirupati Balaji Temple during the Shukla Paksha Ekadasi in Dhanurmasa – the eleventh day during the waxing phase of moon in December – January. In 2025, Vaikunta Ekadasi at Tirupati Balaji Temple is on January 10. Vaikunta Dwaram opening time is 4:30 AM on January 10, 2025. The most important ritual on the day is the witnessing of the opening of the door in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple also known as ‘Vaikunta Dwaram’ or ‘Swargada Bagilu’ (the gate to the heaven). Devotees can pass through this door only on the Vaikunta Ekadasi day. Vaikunta Dwaram as the name indicates is the door to Vaikunta – abode of Srihari Vishnu. The door is opened only on this day. The utsava murti of Balaji is taken around the Mada Street on Vahanas on this day along with Sridevi and Bhudevi. The main ritual on this day is the passing through the Vaikunta Dwaram. Apart from this devotees observe fast on the entire Ekadasi day. Devotees co

Guru Ast 2024 – Guru Astha months in 2024 in Hindu Calendar

Guru asta is a specific period in Hindu calendars. During this period no auspicious ceremonies are held in North India. Guru Astha 2024 time and date is given below: Guru Ast is from May 7, 2024 to June 6, 2024 as per North Indian Panchangs. Marriages are not performed during the period. Thus you will not find marriage dates and other auspicious function dates during the above time period. The total number of days in a Guru Asta are 28 days. Roughly a month. Guru Ast 2025 Guru Ast is from June 12, 2025 to July 9, 2025 as per North Indian Panchangs. Guru Ast 2026 Guru Ast is from June 12, 2025 to July 9, 2025 as per North Indian Panchangs.

Ashtami 2024 dates – Durga Ashtami Monthly Fasting Dates in 2024

Ashtami 2024 dates based on Hindu calendar and panchang followed by Hindus in India. Special pujas and fasting are observed on Shukla Paksha Ashtami, or 8th day of the waxing phase of moon in traditional Hindu Tithi calendar, by many Hindus. The rituals of the day are dedicated Goddess Shakti, especially to Goddess Durga. Here are the Ashtami 2024 dates. Fasting dedicated to Goddess Durga is observed on the day by a large number of Hindus, especially in North and Eastern parts of  India . The most important Ashtami is the one observed in Chaitra Month and the other in Ashwin month. Fasting from sunrise to next day sunrise is observed by Mother Goddess Durga devotees. Ashtami 2024 January 18, 2024, Thursday February 17, 2024, Saturday March 17, 2024, Sunday  April 16, 2024, Tuesday   -  Chaitra Navratri Ashtami May 15, 2024, Wednesday June 14, 2024, Friday July 14, 2024, Sunday August 13, 2024, Tuesday September 11, 2024, Wednesday Octobe

Arya Bhagavathy Theyyam – Information – Story

Arya Bhagavathy theyyam is a rare theyyam performed during the annual theyyam – thira – kaliyattam festival in Kannur and Kasaragod region of Kerala. The theyyam is mainly performed in temples tharavadu and kavu. As per information, the theyyam is associated with Goddess Shakti. As per Arya Bhagavathy theyyam story, she is believed to have arrived on a boat to the region from the land of gods and goddesses. Her theyyam are performed in those places wherever she visited. Arya Bhagavathy theyyam blesses devotees with peace and prosperity. She is also believed to cure contagious diseases. She appears in a ferocious form. Please note that there are many theyyams having the name 'Arya' and many of them do  not have a theyyam of its own.

Dreaming Of Buying A Watch - Meaning

Dreaming of buying a watch is a positive dream and it suggests happiness, hope and better future as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means acceptance and honor. It also means you will decide to be punctual and make better use of your time. Dreams of buying a watch also means you will come under time pressure and there will deadlines. In near future you will have to do everything strictly based on time. Dream of you buying a watch with fear or anger is a sign of frustration and unhappiness in near future. There will not be desire fulfillment.  Dreaming of you buying a watch with disinterestedly from an unknown place means you will face problems in relationship. It also means a stagnant period with nothing happening in the way you want. Dreaming of you buying watch and you are happy is an indication of happy occasion in life or get together.

What Do Peanuts Represent In Dream?

Dreaming of peanuts is good as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will get opportunity to travel to exotic places. The dream also means you realize the value something that you had neglected in near future. It also means journey to unknown places in search of something. Dreams of peanut also mean ceremony like marriage or birth or naming a baby. Dream of you along with peanut means desire fulfillment. It also means the journey that you start in near future will be to a totally different place and you might find certain things to be weird and hostile. Dreaming of watching peanut or not touching it means you will avoid a risky journey. It also means you will skip something due to fear or by only looking at the negative aspects. Dream of someone else with peanut means missed opportunity. You need to be alert about various openings. Dream of peanut and you wake up happy means you will imagine about defeating enemies etc but you will do nothing in real.

God Can Never Be Hidden From True Spiritual Person

If lived, religion cannot but make us better and be an influence for the better on our surroundings. And as we rise higher in spiritual knowledge our life will also express higher and nobler ideals. If we come to know God in spirit and in truth, our life will be the embodiment of spirituality and truth. Then we will know God as the Reality, the enduring Soul, in all bodies. In every person good or bad we will see God more or less obscured by an ignorant personality. That is the glory of the spiritual man that he sees God everywhere and always. God can never be hidden from him, no matter behind what manifestation He is. And so the bhakta’s life will be filled with the feeling that he is always in God’s presence. But like everything else, this is an accomplishment born of previous practice. The scholar has to study many years before he becomes a scholar; the artist also has to work many years before he can count on success. It is so in every department of life, and the spiritual life d

Dreaming Of Packing Clothes – Meaning

Dreaming of packing clothes is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will realize the futility of certain believes and you will try to get rid of them or replace with something you now think is better. It also means you will have to give up something you valued. Dreams of packing clothes also mean you will get a new beginning and better opportunity. Dream of packing clothes and it is a known place but clothes are not yours means sudden change in life. It also means you coming under the influence of someone or something. Dreaming of packing clothes and it is an unknown place means travel or transfer. It also means going on vacation. Dreams of packing clothes and you wake up terrified or angry means you will be replaced. It also means someone forcibly taking away something. It also means you will have to obey someone and sacrifice your likes. Dream of packing clothes and you are happy means you will get courage to get out of a place you don’t li

Dreaming Of Partying With Friends – Meaning

Dreaming of partying with friends is both good and positive sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will meet old friends or relatives. It also means get together and hard partying. Dreams of partying with friends and you are left along after sometimes means defeat or you will be cheated or abandoned. Dream of partying with friends and you are with known and unknown people means it is a positive sign and you will see improvement in life. It also means opportunity to forget your worries for a short period of time. Dreaming of partying with friends and you see strangers in the dream means embarrassment in public. It also means sudden change of events. You will also witness something silly. Dreams of partying with friends and you see your enemy means victory over your enemies and downfall of people you hate.   Dream of partying with friends and you see people around angry means you will create new enemies. It also means a thoughtless action of yours will

Dreaming Of Papaya – Meaning – Papaya Tree With Fruits Dream

Dreaming of papaya is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means your life will take a positive direction in near future. You can expect new job or visit a new place. Dreams of papaya tree with fruits means you will show good progress in studies, interviews etc. Dreaming of papaya falling down from tree means you will be staying away from home. Your dream of visiting or moving to a new country will be fulfilled. Seeing dream of papaya down on ground means you will be able to defeat your enemies. It also means desire fulfillment. Dreaming of green, yellow, red and other color papaya together means marriage or new love relationship. Dreams of you eating papaya means you will solve a family problem. Dream of half eaten papaya lying around means you might ask for forgiveness for a past mistake or you will come out clean from a scandal. Dreaming of papaya going bad or rotting down tree means that you need to stop all bad habits and bad friendships. You

31 December 2022 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, 31 December 2022 – It is Shukla Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during waxing or light phase of moon   in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during waxing or light phase of moon till 10:44 PM on December 31. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Dashami tithi or the tenth day during waxing or light phase of moon till 10:14 PM on January 1, 2023. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on December 31, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Revati nakshatra till 4:21 PM on December 31. Then onward it is Ashwini or Aswathy nakshatra till 4:20 PM on January 1. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Revati nakshatra till 11:4