Tag Archives: Uttar Pradesh Festivals Significance & Importance

Kumbha Sankranti: Date, Legend, Celebration, Rituals & Mantra

Kumbha Sankranti: Hindu Festival

During Kumbha Sankranti the Sun is in a transitory phase and is moving from Makar Rashi to Kumbha Rashi. Of the twelve Sankranti that occur during any given year, Kumbha Sankranti is the eleventh in the year. Many communities across Eastern India celebrate Kumbha Sankranti with full religious fervor. It is also closely associated with Kumbh Mela which is considered to be …

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Guru Ravidas Jayanti Information, Date, Legends

Guru Ravidas Jayanti

Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated to observe the birthday of Guru Ravidass, the founder of Bhakti Movement. It is celebrated on Magh Purnima day, which is the full moon day of the Magh (February) month as per Hindu calendar. is observed as the most important day of Ravidassia religion. Also known as Rohidas in East India, the teachings of Ravidass …

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Magha Purnima Date, Significance, Rituals, History and Legends

Magha Purnima - Hindu Festival

Magha Purnima also known as Maghi Purnima is a full moon day which falls in the month of Magh according to the Hindu calendar. This is roughly in the month of January – February as per the Gregorian calendar. It is the month in which the famous Kumbh Mela (held every 12 years) and the Magha Mela (an annual event) …

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Bhishma Ashtami: Date, Introduction, Legends, Importance, Fasting

Bhishma Ashtami

Bhishma Ashtami is an important ritual observed by Indian Hindus as part of their respect to legendary Bhishma. As per the incidents related to Mahabharata, Bhishma is regarded as the youngest son of King Shantanu and Ganga Devi. According to the Hindu mythology, Ganga agreed to marry Shantanu only on the condition that he will never question her for whatever …

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बसंत पंचमी के दिन सरस्वती पूजा भी

वसंत पंचमी के दिन विद्या की देवी सरस्वती की भी आराधना होने लगी

बसंत सिर्फ ऋतु नहीं, ज्ञान की उपासना से लेकर काम और मोक्ष का जीवंत उत्सव भी है पुराणों के अनुसार श्रीकृष्ण ने सरस्वती से ख़ुश होकर उन्हें वरदान दिया था कि वसंत पंचमी के दिन तुम्हारी भी आराधना की जाएगी और यूँ भारत के कई हिस्सों में वसंत पंचमी के दिन विद्या की देवी सरस्वती की भी पूजा होने लगी …

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Shab-E-Miraj: Night of Ascent – Holy festival for Muslims

Shab-E-Miraj: Night of Ascent - Holy festival for Muslims

Shab-E-Miraj means the “night of Ascent“. It was the blessed night when the Holy Prophet of Islam was spiritually transported to heaven and he reached the highest stage of nearness to God Almighty which is beyond ordinary human comprehension. The Ascent took place on 27th day or Rajab, 2 years before Hijra. The journey was not with a physical body …

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Sakat Chauth Vrat & Tilkuta Chauth Vrat

Sakat Chauth, Ganesh & Tilkuta Chauth Vrat Info

Sakat Chauth Vrat is observed on the fourth day of Krishna paksha, (the fading phase of moon) in the month of Magha according to Hindu lunar calendar. In 2025, Sakat Chauth will fall on January 17 (Friday). Sakat Chauth Vrat: Sakat Chauth is also called Ganesh Chauth or Tilkuta Chauth. Lord Ganesha and the Moon God are worshiped on Sakat …

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Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Date, Schedule, Significance, Transportation

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Date, Schedule, Significance, Transportation

The Mahakumbh Mela (the festival of the sacred pitcher) is anchored in Hindu mythology. It is the world’s largest public gathering and collective act of faith. This congregation, primarily, includes Ascetics, Saints, Sadhus, Sadhvis, Kalpvasis and Pilgrims from all walks of life. Kumbh Mela, in Hinduism, is a religious pilgrimage that is celebrated four times over a course of 12 …

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Vivaha Panchami Information, Date, Celebrations, Culture & Rituals

Vivaha Panchami - Hindu Festival

Vivaha Panchami is an auspicious Hindu festival, which is celebrated to commemorate the divine marriage of Lord Ram (the prince of Ayodhya) and Sita (princess of Janakpur). It is observed on the fifth day of shukla paksha (the bright fortnight) in the month of Margashira as per the Hindu calendar. The festival is generally marked in late November and early …

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