Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in August 2011

Dates of Hindu Auspicious Days and festivals in August 2011, which is associated to Hinduism (Hindu Religion). All the Auspicious dates based on major Hindu calendars and Indian Standard Time (IST), which is used in India.

August 2011 - Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days.

1 August, 2011 – Shravan Somvar Vrat
1 August, 2011 – Sindhura Dooj
2 August, 2011 – Hariyali Teej
2 August, 2011 – Madhusrava Teej
3 August, – Durva Ganapati Vrat
4 August, 2011 – Nag Panchami
5 August, 2011 – Muruga Sashti Fasting
6 August, 2011 – Tulsi Das Jayanti
8 August, 2011 – Shravan Somvar Vrat
9 August, 2011 – Mangala Gouri Vrat
9 August, 2011 – Ekadasi Fasting – Putrada Ekadashi
11 August, 2011 – Pradosh Fasting
12 August, 2011 – Varalakshmi Vritham
13 August, 2011 – Shravan Purnima – Full moon day
13 August, 2011 – Raksha Bandhan
13 August, 2011 – Nariyali Purnima
13 August, 2011 – Rig Upakarma
13 August, 2011 – Yajur Upakarma
13 August, 2011 – Avani Avittam
13 August, 2011 – Hayagriva Jayanti
14 August, 2011 – Gayatri Japam
14 August, 2011 – Bhadrapad Month begins in North India
15 August, 2011 – Ashunya Shayan Vrat
16 August, 2011 – Kajari Teej
17 August, 2011 – Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat
17 August, 2011 – Chinga Masam begins in Kerala Malayalam Calendar
18 August, 2011 – Aavani Month begins in Tamil Calendar
19 August, 2011 – Bhadra Month begins in Bengali Calendar
20 August, 2011 – Hal Sashti
21 August, 2011 – Sri Krishna Jayanti in South and Western parts of India
22 August, 2011 – Sri Krishna Janmashtami in North India
22 August, 2011 – Dahi Handi and Gopala Kala
23 August, 2011 – Goga Navami
25 August, 2011 – Ekadasi Fasting
26 August, 2011 – Pradosh Fasting
28 August, 2011 – Amavasya begins
29 August, 2011 – Amavasya ends – Somvati Amavasya
30 August, 2011 – Bhadrapad month begins in Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat
31 August, 2011 – Sam Pancham – Sama Upakarma
31 August, 2011 – Swarna Gouri Vrat

Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in March 2011

Dates of Hindu Auspicious Days and festivals in March 2011, which is associated toHinduism (Hindu Religion). All the Auspicious dates based on major Hindu calendars and Indian Standard Time (IST), which is used in India.
  
March 2011 - Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days.
2 March, 2011 – Pradosh Vrat
2 March, 2011 – Shivratri
2 March, 2011 – Shiva Chaturdashi Vrat
4 March, 2011 – Amavasya – No moon day
5 March, 2011 – Phalgun Month begins in calendars followed in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa and Gujarat.
6 March, 2011 – Sri Ramakrishna Jayanti
11 March, 2011 – Sashti Fasting
13 March, 2011 – Holashtak Begins
14 March, 2011 – Lathmar Holi
14 March, 2011 – Phagu Dasami
15 March, 2011 – Meena Sankranti
15 March, 2011 – Kharmas Begins
15 March, 2011 – Painguni Month begins in Tamil Calendars
15 March, 2011 – Meena Masam begins in Malayalam Calendars
16 March, 2011 – Ekadasi Fasting – Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat
16 March, 2011 – Chaitra Month Begins in Bengali Calendar
17 March, 2011 – Pradosh Vrat
19 March, 2011 – Purnima or Full moon day
19 March, 2011 – Holika Dahan
19 March, 2011 – Dola Purnima
19 March, 2011 – Dol Yatra
19 March, 2011 – Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti
19 March, 2011 – Painguni Uthiram
20 March, 2011 – Holi playing with colors
20 March, 2011 – Chaitra Month Begins in calendars followed in North India.
22 March, 2011 – Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
24 March, 2011 – Rang Panchami
24 March, 2011 – Eknath Sashti
30 March, 2011 – Papamochini Ekadasi Fasting
31 March, 2011 – Pradosh Vrat

Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in January 2011

Dates of Hindu Auspicious Days and festivals in January 2011, which is associated to Hinduism (Hindu Religion). All the Auspicious dates based on major Hindu calendars and Indian Standard Time (IST), which is used in India.

         























January 2011 - Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days.

January 1, 2011 – Pradosh Fasting – Shani Pradosham

January 3, 2011 – Somavati Amavasya from afternoon in some regions

January 4, 2011 – Amavasya or No moon day

January 4, 2011 – Hanuman Jayanti in Margazhi Masam in Tamil Nadu

January 4, 2011 – Surya Grahan or Solar Eclipse in Northwestern parts of India

January 5, 2011 – Poush month begins in calendars followed in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat and Goa

January 10, 2011 – Muruga Sashti Fasting

January 12, 2011 – Shakambhari Navratri Begins

January 12, 2011 - Bandhashtami

January 14, 2011 – Bhogi Pongal

January 14, 2011 – Makar Sankranti in some regions

January 15, 2011 – Pongal

January 15, 2011 – Thai Month begins in Tamil Calendars

January 15, 2011 – Makara Masam begins in Malayalam Kerala Calendars

January 15, 2011 – Makar Sankranti in western parts and eastern parts of India

January 16, 2011 – Mattu Pongal

January 16, 2011 – Ekadasi Fasting

January 16, 2011 – Magh month begins in calendars followed in Bengal

January 17, 2011 – Kaanum Pongal

January 17, 2011 – Pradosh fasting – Soma Pradosham

January 19, 2011 – Purnima or full moon day

January 19, 2011 – Shakambhari Navratri ends – Shakambhari Jayanti

January 20, 2011 – Magh Month begins in Calendars followed in North India.

January 20, 2011 – Guru Pushya Amrut Yog

January 20, 2011 – Thaipusam Festival

January 22, 2011 – Sankashti Chaturthi

January 26, 2011 – Swami Vivekananda Jayanti (as per Tithi)

January 29, 2011 – Ekadasi Fasting

January 31, 2011 – Pradosh Fasting – Soma Pradosham

Karva Chauth 2010: Moonrise Time in India for Karva Chauth on October 26, 2010

Karva Chauth and Sankashti Chaturthi are on October 26, 2010 and the moon rise time in India for Karva Chouth on October 26, 2010 is between 7:50 PM and 8:33 PM – (IST) India Standard Time. This is the time chosen to end the Karwa Chauth puja and Angarak Sankashti Chaturthi Fasting. The city specific time are as follows – Delhi – 19:53 hrs, Chandigarh – 19:51 hrs, Jaipur – 20:03 hrs, Mumbai – 20:33 hrs, Lucknow – 19:42 hrs, Allahabad – 19:42 hrs.

Karva Chauth is a similar festival to Atla Thaddi, It is a regional festival of Andhra Pradesh which is celebrated the day before Karva Chauth.

Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in November 2010

Dates of Auspicious Days and festivals in November 2010, which is associated to Hinduism (Hindu Religion). All the Auspicious dates based on major Hindu calendars and Indian Standard Time (IST), which is used in India.

November 2010 - Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days.

November 2, 2010 – Rama Ekadasi Fasting
November 3, 2010 – Dhantryodasi – Dhanteras
November 3, 2010 – Pradosh Fasting
November 4, 2010 – Roop Choudash or Kali Chaudash
November 5, 2010 – Narak Chaturdasi
November 5, 2010 – Diwali
November 5, 2010 – Lakshmi Puja
November 6, 2010 – New Year in Gujarati Calendar
November 6, 2010 – Annakut
November 6, 2010 – Govardhan Puja
November 6, 2010 – Skanda Sashti Fast Begins
November 7, 2010 – Kartik month begins in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

November 7, 2010 – Chitragupta Puja
November 11, 2010 – Skanda Sashti
November 11, 2010 – Sashti Fasting
November 12, 2010 – Dala Chath Evening Argh
November 13, 2010 – Chath Morning Argh
November 17, 2010 - Sabarimala Mandakala Kalam Begins
November 17, 2010 – Karthigai Month begins in Tamil Nadu
November 17, 2010 – Vrischika Masam begins in Kerala Malayalam Calendar
November 17, 2010 – Utppanna Ekadasi
November 17, 2010 – Tulsi Vivah begins
November 17, 2010 – Pandarpur Kartik Ekadasi Yatra
November 17, 2010 – Panchuka Begins in Orissa
November 17, 2010 – Bhishma Panchak Vrat Starts
November 18, 2010 – Agrahan month begins in Bengali calendar
November 19, 2010 – Pradosh Fasting
November 21, 2010 – Tulsi Vivah ends
November 21, 2010 – Purnima or full moon day
November 21, 2010 – Tripurari Purnima
November 21, 2010 – Dev Diwali
November 21, 2010 – Kartigai Deepam
November 22, 2010 – Margashirsh month begins on North Indian calendars
November 25, 2010 – Manabasa Gurubar Pujas in Orissa
November 26, 2010 – Sankashta Chaturti Fasting
November 28, 2010 – Kalbhairav Ashtami

Diwali 2010 Festival: Diwali Hindu Festival of Lights

Diwali or Deepavali is certainly the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals. It is celebrated on a nation-wide scale on Amavasya (the 15th day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Ashwin). It is the ‘Festival of Lights’ and an important and popular five-day festival, which is celebrated in India with lot of enthusiasm. During the five day of Diwali celebrations the entire country is lit with beautiful lights and lots of fireworks are used to celebrate Diwali. It is also known as a festival of wealth and prosperity. The festival of Diwali in India brings a lot of excitement across all the sections of society irrespective of their socio-economic background.

On the occasion of Diwali, homes and premises are decorated and beautifully colored. People wear new clothes. To celebrate the victory of good over evil, earthen lamps are lit. Diwali is celebrated after 20 days of Dussehra. It is also called ‘Deepavali’, is the abstraction of the Sanskrit word Deepavali - 'Deep' means diya (small pots made from clay) or light and 'Avali', means a row - meaning a row of small earthen lamps. Therefore, earthen lamps are kept burning during the days of Diwali. Lights indicate the victory of good over evils.

The Five Days of Diwali

Diwali is five day festival. Each of the five days is separated by different traditions. The first day of Diwali is called Dhanteras, which falls on the thirteenth day of the month of Ashwin. It is the one of the most auspicious day of Diwali. The word ‘Dhan’ means wealth. Purchasing of utensils and jewelry is considered auspicious on this day. Special pooja is performed of goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. This day is also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanvantari Triodasi.

The Second day is called 'Narakachaturdashi', which falls on the fourteenth day of the month of Ashwin. It is also called Roopchaudas. Roop chaudas and Kali Chaudas are celebrated on this day. Goddess Kali is worshipped and it is believed that goddess Kali killed the demon Raktabija on this day. According to another legend, on this day the demon Narakasura was killed by lord Krishna and Satyabhama. These both incidents signify the victory of good over evil. On this it is believed that to bath before sunrise, when the stars are still visible in the sky is equivalent of bathing in the holy Ganga.

The third day of the festival of Diwali is the most important day. It is the main day of this great festival. Delicious sweets are made and distributed among friends and relatives and gifts are exchanged. On this day, Hindus worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi and then light lamps in the streets and homes to welcome prosperity and well-being. The cattle are also worshipped. The fourth day of Diwali, in northern part of India celebrated as Govardhan Pooja, while in the western parts of India the same festival is celebrated as Padva or Bali Prativpada. Govardhan Pooja is also known and celebrated as Annakoota that means ‘the mountain of food’. On this day, lord Kridhna defeated Indra, the king of the demigods, by the lifting of Govardhana hill to save his kinsmen and cattle from rain and floods. The fifth day of Diwali is called Yama Dvitiya (also called Bhai Dooja). On this day sisters invite their brothers to their homes.

The legend of lord Rama

For Hindus, Diwali is associated with the return of lord Rama (an incarnation of lord Vishnu) to Ayodhya, after his 14 years of exile and victory over the demon king Ravana. On that day, he was welcome to the kingdom of Ayodhya and on his return, people of Ayodhya lighted lamps throughout the kingdom. Thus, there is a tradition of lighting oil lamps that symbolize the victory of good over evil and freedom from darkness.

Diwali is considered a national festival in India and Nepal. Of all the festivals celebrated in India, Diwali is by far the most glamorous and important. This festival is enjoyed and celebrated enthusiastically by people of every religion, thus this festival is not only significant to Hindus, but, has importance in Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism.

Diwali 2010 Festival: Diwali 2010 date is November 5


  

Roop Chaudas 2010: Kali Chaudas, Rup Chaturdashi

Roop Chaudas is a festival associated with Diwali, which is celebrated a day before Diwali. Diwali is the Indian festival of Lights. In ‘Roop Chaudas’, Roop represents Beauty and Chaudas represents the date 14. On this day, women beautify themselves. Roop Chaudas pooja is performed mainly by women to gain beauty or to enhance their beauty.

Kali Chaudas is celebrated as Roop Chaudas, which is the second day of Diwali festival. It is celebrated on the day before Diwali and the day after Dhanteras. Goddess Kali is worshipped on Kali Chaudas day. It is also known as Kal Chaturdashi. There are many legends or stories are associated with Kali Choudas. It is believed that on this day, Goddess Kali killed the powerful demon Raktabija.

On Roop Chaudas Hindus undertake beauty treatments so as to look their best on Diwali day. According to the legends, the demon Narakasura was also slain on this day by lord Krishna and Satyabhama. They fought very aggressively and beheaded the demon on this day. Narak Chaturdashi marks the destruction of evil in the world and arrival of new lights. So, the earthen lamps are kept burning for several days. Since the demon Narakasura was slain on this day, it is celebrated as Naraka Chaturdashi or Kali Chaturdashi. It falls on the fourteenth day (Chaudas) of the fortnight of the Krishna Paksha, in the Hindu month of Kartika. There are two independent significances of this day. One is that it is traditionally used to beautify oneself before the major part of the coming festivities. The other is that it was that, on this day, lord Krishna killed the demon, Narakasura.

Roop Chaudas 2010: Roop Chaudas 2010 date is November 4

   

Indian Festivals: Significance of Bhaiya Dooj Customs and Traditions

Bhaiya Dooj Festival: Indian history is replete with instances which speak of the rich Indian culture. Each and every festival celebrated in India has its own social and cultural importance. These occasions encompass the various customs and traditions which give India its beauty and charm. One of the many such festivals is Bhai Dooj. The name of this occasion comes from its association brothers and that it is celebrated on the second day after the new-moon (Amavasya), or Diwali day. This day is also the third day of the Kartik month, according to the Hindu calendar.

The basic theme behind the origin of Bhai Dooj festival is believed to be the safety of women. But, there are also several mythological narrations on which the various customs and traditions of Bhai Duj are based. Two most popular stories are mentioned below:

• It is believed that once Yamraj (the god of death) visited his sister Yami. His sister became very delighted to see him and applied a tilak on his forehead. At this, Yamraj became so happy that he announced that the person whose sister will apply tilak on his forehead on that day would become free from the fear of death and hell. From that day, the tradition of Bhai Dooj came into existence.
• Another mythological tale says that after killing the devil named, Narkasur, lord Krishna went to his sister Subhadra. The day on which lord Krishna visited his sister was the second day after the new-moon day, or the dooj day. Subhadra gave her brother a warm welcome by doing his arti, applying a tilak on his forehead, sprinkling flowers over him, and offering him sweets. From then onwards, it became a tradition and got fame as the Bhai Dooj festival.

On the auspicious and delightful occasion of Bhaidooj, sisters apply tilak (a holy mark) on their brothers' forehead. They perform arti of their beloved and caring brothers and offer sweets to them, as well. Brothers also take pledge to keep their sisters safe and give them some gift or present reciprocating their gesture. Bhaiya Dooj is one of such amazing Indian festivals which are a true representative of the customs and traditions of India.

Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in October 2010

Dates of Auspicious Days and festivals in October 2010, which is associated to Hinduism (Hindu Religion). All the Auspicious dates based on major Hindu calendars and Indian Standard Time (IST), which is used in India.

October 2010 - Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days.

October 1 – Jitiya Vrat

October 4 – Ekadasi Fasting – Indira Ekadashi

October 5 – Pradosh Fasting

October 7 – Mahalaya – Amavasya – Pitru Paksha Shradh Ends

October 8 – Ashwin month begins in Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

October 8 – Navratri Begins – Kalash Sthapana – Ghatha Sthapana

October 12, 2010 – Lalita Panchami

October 13, 2010 – Durga Puja Sashti

October 13, 2010 – Muruga Sashti Fasting

October 14, 2010 – Durga Puja Saptami

October 15, 2010 – Durga Puja Ashtami – Durga Ashtami

October 16, 2010 – Mahanavami – Ayudha Puja (Navratri ends)

October 17, 2010 – Vijayadashami – Dasara

October 18, 2010 – Ekadasi Fasting – Pashankusha Ekadasi

October 18, 2010 – Aipasi Month Begins in Tamil Calendar

October 18, 2010 – Thulam Month Begins in Malayalam Calendar

October 19, 2010 – Kartik Month begins in Bengali Calendar

October 20, 2010 – Pradosh

October 22, 2010 – Kumar Purnima – Sharad Purnima – Kojagari Purnima

October 23, 2010 – Purnima day ends

October 23, 2010 – Kartik Month Begins in Hindu calendar in North India

October 23, 2010 – Kartik Snan begins

October 26, 2010 – Karwa Chouth

October 26, 2010 – Angarak Ganesh Chaturthi fasting

October 30, 2010 – Ahoi Ashtami

Durga Puja: Popular Hindu Festival of India

Durga Puja is one of the popular annual Hindu festivals, which is celebrated with great joy all over India, especially West Bengal in worship of Goddess Durga. It is also known as ‘Navratri’, the festival of nine nights. It is the worship of Shakti or divine power. This great festival is devoted to Goddess Durga, who is the manifestation of absolute power. She is the mother of Ganesha and Kartikeya.According to Hindu calendar, Durga Puja is celebrated during the month of Aashwin (September – October). This is the time when the weather is at its best in India. Durga Puja schedule falls on the first 9days of the month of Ashwin. It is also celebrated as a major festival in Nepal and in Bangladesh where 10% population is Hindu. It is believed that Goddess Durga, visits her native land with her whole family for 10 days. The period of Durga Puja is considered the most auspicious period of the year. Various types of religious programs are organized during this period.

Legend of Durga Navratri festival is mentioned in many scriptures including Ramayana, Devi Bhagavatham and several Puranas. Durga Puja is celebrated to symbolize the victory of good over evil. On this festival, people belonging to all religions, get together and celebrate it. Celebration of Durga Puja is mentioned in many Indian scriptures including Ramayana, Devi Bhagavatham and several Puranas. It is also presumed that the practice of worshipping Goddess Durga began in Bengal from the 12th century onwards. It has become more of a cultural festival than a religious one. On the occasion of this festival, people decorate their homes; buy new clothes and other things. During the period of the festival, devotees of Goddess Durga fast and they break their fast after the celebration of the festival. After the ten day celebration, the idols of the Goddess are immersed into water with great devotion.

Mythology associated with Durga Puja


This auspicious festival recalls the power of female Shakti symbolized by the Goddess Durga who killed demons to reestablish peace and sanctity on earth. Worship of Goddess Durga is based on myths where Durga symbolizes the divine power. According to the Indian mythology, once upon a time, Mahishasur, the leader of demons, was given a boon by Lord Brahma that no man or deity would be able to kill him but a woman can kill him. He was very pleased with this boon as he thought that no woman in the three worlds would fight with him. Armed with the powers of the boon, he created havoc in the universe and killed people mercilessly. He with his army invaded heaven and defeated the king of Gods, Indra. All the Gods, including Brahma, Vishnu etc became powerless. Finally, the gods came together and contributed their individual energy to form ‘Shakti’ to kill Mahishasur. Thus Goddess Durga, a beautiful woman with ten arms riding on the lion, emerged. She possessed the unique individual powers of ten deities, which were symbolized by her ten arms.

Fully grown and armed by the gods, beautiful Goddess Durga was named "Kattyani" as she is born in the ashram of sage Kattyana. When Mahishasur saw Goddess Durga, he attracted towards her and decided to marry with her, but Goddess Durga put a condition that, if he defeated her in the battle then she would marry with him. He accepted the challenge and a fierce battle took place between Mahishasur and Goddess Durga. She fought with Mahishasur for nine days and nights and on the tenth day, Mahishasur was killed. The nine nights became renowned as Navratri, while the tenth day was called Vijaya Dashami. It is also believed that, Ravana was also killed by Lord Rama on Vijaya Dashami. Hence, Durga Puja is the celebration of victory of Goddess Durga. She killed Mahishasur therefore, she is also known as Mahishasurmardhini.

Durga Puja 2010: Festival of Goddess Durga

Durga Puja mostly observed in September or October (Hindu Ashwin month) is one of the most famous Hindu festivals. Durga Puja 2010 begins with Mahalaya on 7 October, 2010. All Durga puja festivals rituals and celebration being with Durga saptami on 13 October, 2010. It is one of the biggest and most popular festival of West Bengal. Durga puja also celebrate on huge level in eastern part of India. Specially in West Bengal people give great welcome married daughter. Traditionally Durga puja festival celebrates in month of Ashwin according to Hindu calendar which comes on late September or mid-October.

Auspicious Mahalaya Days data in Ashwin month.

7 October, 2010 - Mahalaya Being
13 October, 2010 - Durga Puja Shasti
14 October, 2010 - Maha Saptami
15 October, 2010 - Durga Ashtami
16 October, 2010 - Durga Navami or Maha Nabami
17 October, 2010 - Dashami or Dasara

The Maha Ashtami and the Maha Navami is the most auspicious day of the Durga Puja festival.

Clay Ganesh Idols: Be Eco friendly On this Ganesh Chaturthi Festival

Be Eco friendly with Clay Ganesh Idols: This year 2010 Ganesh Chaturthi Festival observe on 11 september and and Lord Ganesh Idols are ready for buying and selling in market. Every year thousands of POP Ganesh Idols sell in market, and immersed in water, but unfortunatly Plaster of paris does not dissolve easily in water and Idols of Ganesha floats on water and come back on bank of river, sea and lake. After the mixing palster of paris in water it causes pollutes the river , sea, lake etc. Chemical color mix in water, which is responsible many skin allergies disease and also harm the health of living beings.

If you want be Eco friendly on this Ganesh Chaturthi festival with true culture of India please buy Lord Ganesha idols made of Clay, which is painted by natural paint.

There are many social organization and around your city are selling natural handmade clay Ganesh Idols, where you can buy and place orders.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2010: Festival of Lord Ganesha (God of Wisdom)

Ganesh Chaturthi is the festival of Lord Ganesha and the birthday of "God of wisdom". It is mainly celebrated in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi peoples do fast and perform special Puja on this day. This festival celebreats for 10 day from Ganesh Chturthi to Ananta Chaturdashi. At the Ananta Chaturdashi day all the Lord Ganesha Idol is immersed in water by people. This festival is mostly observed at Auguest or September. This year (2010) this festival is observed on 11 September, 2010 and Ananta Chaturdashi is 22 September, 2010.

Ganesh Chaturthi is also called by the name Vinayaka Chaturthi. In Hindu calendar Vinayaka Chaturthi observed on fourth day of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. In other part of world this festival celebrates with same enthusiasm. In India and other part of world, who is the devotee of lord Ganesha believe, if they will pray and puja of this powerful god then The Ganesha is removing all troubles form their life and fulfill all wish.

In India, Every cities of the country, thousands of Ganesh Idols Placed in various public places by Hindus and many social communities. After the Festival all these idols immersed in water on Ananta Chaturdashi day with a good wish and said to Ganesha “come soon next year”.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2010 - Date of Ganesh Chaturthi Festival 2010

Ganesh Chaturthi 2010 Festival Date: In Hindu beliefs Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayak Chaturthi is celebreat as birth day or Jayanti of Lord Ganesha. It is one of the hugly celebreated festival of India. It is mostly celebrated in Mumbai, Maharashtra on large scale. This year Ganesh Chaturthi observed on 11 September, 2010. Lord Ganesha also know as Vignahata, Gajanana, Ganapati, and Vinayaka.

Ganesh Chaturthi is fully dedicated to lord Ganesha and celebret for 10 days from Ganesh Chaturthi (Date 11 september, 2011) to Ananta Chaturthi (date 22 September, 2010). On Ananta Chaturthi day all the devotee of lord Ganesha immerse (Visarjan) the idol of Lord Ganesha.

Hindu Festival 2010 - Hindu Festivals in September to December 2010

Hindu auspicious day and festival dates in 2010 or Hindu festival calendar of 2010 list is given below. Shri Krishna Janmashtami, Hartalika Teej, Ganesh Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi, Durga Navratri, Lalitha Panchami, Durgashtami, Bathukamma Panduga, Mahanavami, Vijaya Dashami or Dasara, Kojagari Purnima Lakshmi Puja, Karva Chauth, Dhanteras, Diwali, Guajarati New Year, Chhat Puja, Tulsi Vivah, Kartik Purnima and Gita Jayanti are major auspicious day and festivals observe and celebrated on these month September, October, November and December 2010. Many other important festivals from there respective region are celebrated to there regional Panchang. Hre you will get a major list of Hindu auspicious day and Festivals which will celebreted from September, October, NOvember, December 2010.

September 2010 auspicious days and Festivals:

* 1st September 2010 - Sri Krishna Janmashtami
* 8 September 2010 - Amavasi
* 10th September 2010 - Hartalika Teej
* 11th September 2010 - Ganesh Chaturthi
* 12th September 2010 - Rushi Panchami
* 22nd September 2010 - Anant Chaturdasi
* 23 September 2010 - Poornima

October 2010 auspicious days and Festivals:

* 7 October 2010 - Amavasya
* 8 October 2010 - Navratri 2010 starts, Durga Navaratri or Maha Sharad Navratras 2010
* 11th October 2010 - Lalita Panchami
* 15th October 2010 - Durga Ashtami
* 15th October 2010 - Bathukamma 2010 – Bathukamma Festival
* 16th October 2010 - Mahanavami
* 17th October 2010 - Dasara
* 17th October 2010 - Vijaya Dasami
* 17th October 2010 - Navratri 2010 ends
* 22nd October 2010 - Kojagari Purnima, 2010 – Kojagari Lakshmi Puja
* 22nd October 2010 - Sharad Purnima
* 26th October 2010 - Karwa Chauth 2010

November 2010 auspicious days and Festivals:

* 3rd November 2010 Dhantrayodashi, Dhanteras 2010
* 5th November 2010 Diwali
* 6th November 2010 Annakut
* 6th November 2010 Shani Amavasi
* 7th November 2010 Gujarati New Year
* 7th November 2010 Bhai Dooj
* 11th November 2010 Chhat Puja
* 17th November 2010 Tulsi Vivah , Ksheerabdi Dwadasi
* 21 November 2010 Kartik Purnima
* 21 November 2010 Bhakteshwara Vratam
* 21 November 2010 Maha Raas
* 21 November 2010 Kartika Jwalathoranam

December 2010 auspicious days and festivals:

* 5th December 2010 Amavasya
* 17th December 2010 Gita Jayanti
* 21 December 2010 Margashirsh Purnima

Photos Onam Pookalam: Floral Design

Onam Pookalam design pictures photos. Here you will find latest floral design photos which is all dedicated to Onam festival. Onam Pookalam celebrets in kerala state, India. it is the femous festival of kerala. In 2010, Onam festival is on Auguest 23.

Latest Onam Pookalam Photos Designs.

Janmashtami 2010: Shri Krishna Jayanti 2010 or Janmashtami

Shri Krishna Janmashtami 2010: According to the hindu trditional calendar, Shri Krishna Janmashtami or Krishna Jayanti is observed on the eight day of the Shukla paksha of Bhadrapad Month. It is the birthday of most popular HIndu God Lord Shri Krishan. Janmashtami or Krishna Jaynti also know as Gokulashtami. In 2010 Shri Krishna Jayanti celebration date is September 1, 2010 in north India and other part of India the date is September 2, 2010.

Janmashtami is famous festival in Maharastra and know as Dahi Hand Festival. On the Shri Krishna Jayanti, Gangs of boy walk around the city and break the traditional Dahi Handi.

Janmasthami according to The Smartha Sects: 1 September 2010.
Janmashtami according to Vaishnava Sects: 2 September 2010.

On this day peoples held Special worships or Pujas and Kiratan all nights in Temples, and they make fast and break it in midnight. God Krishna’s temples are decorated in the grand style and numerous religious programs are organized. Some episodes from Krishna’s life are enacted by children. In the midnight, when Krishna took birth, special worships are performed to Krishna and sweets (prasad) and panchamrit are distributed in the midnight.

Shri Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami: Birthday of Lord Krishna

Janmashtami the Birthday of shri Krishna: Janmashtami is also known as Gokulashtami or Krishnashtami. It is the birthday of Hindu god Shri Krishna. Lord Krishna was born to king Vasudeva and Devaki in Kansa’s jail in midnight, on the eighth day of the second fortnight in the month of Shravana. Shri Krishna is considered the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and one of the most famous gods of Hindu religion. He is considered to be the lord Vishnu’s most glorious incarnations. He was born in the 'Rohini' nakshatram (star). Krishna was born on a dark, stormy and windy night to end the rule and atrocities of his maternal uncle Kansa. Kansa was a demon, who tortured sages and his subjects. He made numerous plans to kill Krishna, but he never succeeded in his missions.

As shri Krishna appeared himself in the midnight, he was transferred to Gokul, where he spent his childhood with his friends under the guidance of Nand Baba and Yashoda. In his childhood, he killed and restored many demons. The main objective of Krishna’s birth was to demolish the demon Kansa and other evil powers of that time. He appeared on the earth approximately 5,227 years ago.

Janmashtami or Krishna Jayanti Puja: How to worship

How to worship Janmashtami or Krishna jayanti? Don't worry here i will give you 27 ways to worship (Puja) Janmashtami or Krisha Jayanti. Speak all chants step by step and feel krishna in you soul.

Steps of Worshiping (Puja) Lord Krishna on Janmashtamin Day.

1 step of Puja:- Dhyaanam Samarpayami (Think or meditate on the Lord)
2 step of Puja:- Aawaahanam Samarpayami (Invite the Lord into your home/heart)
3 step of Puja:- Aasanam Samarpayami (Offer a seat)
4 step of Puja:- Paadyam Samarpayami (Offer water to wash the feet)
5 step of Puja:- Arghyam Samarpayami (Offer water to wash the hands)
6 step of Puja:- Aachamaneeyam Samarpayami (Offer water to drink)
7 step of Puja:- Snaanam Samarpayami (Give bath)
8 step of Puja:- Maha Abhishekam Samarpayami (Main head bath)
9 step of Puja:- Pratishtaapayaami (Make Him seated)
10 step of Puja:- Vasthram Samarpayami (Offer clothes)
11 step of Puja:- Yajnopaveetham Samarpayami (Offer the Holy Thread)
12 step of Puja:- Gandham Samarpayami (Offer sandlewood paste/powder
13 step of Puja:- Akshatham Samarpayami (Offer Akshatha (rice))
14 step of Puja:- Pushpam Samarpayami (Offer flowers)
15 step of Puja:- Ashthothtra Poojam Samarpayami (Say the holy names of the Lord)
16 step of Puja:- Dhoopam Aaghraapayaami (Offer fragrance)
17 step of Puja:- Deepam Darshayaami (Offer light)
18 step of Puja:- Neivedyam Samarpayami (Offer food)
19 step of Puja:- Phalam Samarpayami (Offer fruits)
20 step of Puja:- Taamboolam Samarpayami (Offer betel nut and leaves )
21 step of Puja:- Dakshinam Samarpayami (Offer wealth)
22 step of Puja:- Maha Nirajanam Samarpayami (Perform aarti)
23 step of Puja:- Pradakshinam Samarpayami (Continue aarti)
24 step of Puja:- Namaskaram Samarpayami (Prostrate before Him)
25 step of Puja:- Mantra Pushpam Samarpayami (Offer incantations and flowers)
26 step of Puja:- Praarthanaam Samarpayami (Offer prayers, request your desires)
27 step of Puja:- Kshamaapanam Samarpayami (Admit wrongdoings and ask for forgiveness)

Onam 2010 Date: Thiru Onam 2010, Auspicious Festival of Kerala

Onam 2010 Date:- Onam is most popular and biggest festival of Kerala, India. which is also calles Thiru Onam. The Onam or Thiru Onam festival is celebrated in August - September according to Malayalam month Chingam. In 2010 Thiru Onam date is 23 Auguest, Monday. According to earlyer Beliefs, during the four days of onam or Thiru Onam festival, the Asura (demon King) King Mahabali comes to visit the state Kerala. This festival is the welcome to the demon king Mahabali.

Tiru Onam is traditionally a harvest festival. Onam is celebrated for ten days. during the ten day kerala people and children prepare many floral carpet design in front of there house, which is called Ona-Pookkalam and it is welcome preparation for Demon King Mahabali. The preparation for onam being from Atham Nakshatram day. Kerala people held many events and games, and celebrate all the days with many cultural events.