Goodies for Good Times

Ahoi Ashtami

Every day in India is like a festival, there is some or the other festival of one region or the other every day. Apart from this, fasting is also very important in India. Many fasts have been mentioned in the Puranas to maintain their relationships.

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Rama Ekadashi

The Ekadashi celebrated in the Krishna Paksha of Kartik month is Rama Ekadashi. Rama Ekadashi has great importance in Hindu religion. According to Hindu beliefs, on the day of Rama Ekadashi that falls in this month, along with the Rama form of Mahalakshmi, Lord Vishnu’s Purnavatar Keshav form is worshipped.

Dhanteras

Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi falls on the Trayodashi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Kartik in the Hindu month of Ashwin according to North Indian belief. It marks the beginning of the five-day festival of Deepawali or Diwali.

Kali Chaudas

Kali Chaudas, also known as Narak Chaturdashi, is a Hindu festival observed on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Ashwin, a day before Diwali. It is dedicated to the goddess Kali and celebrates the victory of good over evil, symbolizing the destruction of negative forces.

Diwali

Diwali is the most popular festival in India. It is also known as “Deepavali”, which literally means rows of diyas (earthen lamps). However, it is celebrated on the 15th day of Kartik (October/November). It is one of the most enjoyable festivals in India.

Narak Chaturdashi

According to the Hindu calendar, the day before Diwali, the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin and the 14th day of the month of Kartik, according to the North Indian belief, is celebrated as Kali Chaudas, which is celebrated to worship Goddess Kali. She bestows her devotees with the strength and courage to fight the evil forces.

Lakshmi Puja

The festival of Diwali serves to fill a new enthusiasm and enthusiasm in the lives of the people. If there is one festival in the country that enthralls people of all ages, it is Diwali, no other festival can be a suitable competitor to Diwali.

Gowardhan Puja

Each and every festival in India is celebrated with utmost zeal and devotion. One such festival is Diwali. This is a big festival for the people of the Hindu religion. Diwali, in total, is considered a five-day festival of which one day is dedicated to Gowardhan Puja. This day is also known as Annakoot Puja and it marks the defeat of Lord Indra by Lord Krishna. 

Gujarati New Year

People of different regions and communities in India celebrate New Year according to their beliefs. India’s western state of Gujarat also celebrates its own new year. The new year of Gujaratis begins on the Pratipada of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik.

Bhai Dooj

There is a unique understanding between a brother and a sister. They are each other’s best friends, protectors and admirers as well as sharers of each other’s secrets. Along with this, the most important thing is that they also love each other selflessly.

Chhath Puja

India is a country of festivals and cultural events, which are celebrated with joy and enthusiasm throughout the year in different parts of the country. Chhath Puja is one of the most important festivals celebrated a week after Diwali.

Labh Pancham

The last day of Diwali or Deepawali celebrations is celebrated as the festival of Labh Panchami or known as Labh Pancham in the state of Gujarat. According to ancient beliefs, the festival of Labh Panchami falls every year on the Panchami (5th day) of the ‘Shukla Paksha’ (waxing phase of the moon) in the traditional Gujarati calendar month of Kartik.

Kansa Vadh

This is a special day in Sanatana Dharma, dedicated to remembering and recognizing the power of Dharma over Adharma (bad). Kansa Vadh, which is celebrated on the Dashami Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha every year, remembers the day when Lord Shri Krishna defeated the powerful and evil King Kansa of Mathura and saved all those dear to him.

Devutthana Ekadashi

Dev Uthani Gyaras fast is prepared by smearing the pot of basil with cow dung or ochre. After worshiping Shri Ganesha and Panchang, the Tulsi marriage ceremony is performed.

Tulsi Vivah

According to mythological traditions, Tulsi marriage is said to be very important. In most places this day is known as Devuthani Gyaras. According to mythology, it is believed that on this day Lord Vishnu wakes up after a long sleep of four months.

Vaikunth Chaturdashi

Vaikuntha Chaturdashi is considered a sacred day in Indian traditions, which is celebrated a day before Kartik Purnima. Chaturdashi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik is also considered holy for the devotees of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, as both the deities have a deep connection with Vaikuntha Chaturdarshi.

Kartik Purnima

The Kartik month of the Hindu calendar has been described as very important in our scriptures. Every single day of this there is some or the other festival. The most important of these is Kartik Purnima.

Dev Deepavali

Similar to Diwali, the festival of Dev Diwali is also celebrated in Sanatan Dharma. This shorter version of Diwali, Dev Diwali, is celebrated on the full moon day following the actual festival of Diwali.

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Guru Nanak proved to be the founder of Sikhism. Sikhism can be called the most modern religion in the world. Guru Nanak Dev Ji (guru nanak dev) is the first Sikh Guru, whose divine principles led to the establishment of Sikhism.

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