Summary of Significant Hindu Dates for 2009. A more detailed calendar with all the significant days listed, such as Ekadashis, Amavasya, Purnima, Birth and death anniversaries etc. can be accessed here.
Harihar Kshetra Snaan & Mela :Harihar-Kshetra or Sonepur, along with Hajipur within a few miles, was an integral part of the Vrijjian Republic
Wed 02
Snaan-Daan Poornima :
Tue 08
Bodhi Day :On Bodhi day some Buddhists celebrate Gautama's attainment of enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at Bodhgaya, India.
Wed 09
Rukmini Ashtami :Pus Ashtmi day of Krishna was born of the Goddess Rukmni. Shri Krishna's blessing as a result of the birth of the Goddess Rukmni fast on the Day of Mother Lakshmi's grace is received and the achievement of happiness is a privilege.
Wed 09
Budhashtami :This ceremony is performed on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in any month of the year. Once begun it must be performed eight times. The goddess worshipped is Parvati, Siva's spouse.
Sat 12
Safala Ekaadashi Vrat :Saphala Ekadasi is observed during the waning phase of the moon in the month of December – January. The significance of Safala Ekadashi was explained to Yudhishtira by Lord Krishna.
Mon 14
Shivratri of the month :Most people must be aware of the Mahashivaratri but for hardcore Shiva devotees there is a Shivratri in each month. It happens on the ‘Krishna Paksha Chaturdasi’ of each lunar month. ‘Krishna Paksha’ is the dark fortnight of a lunar month.
Thu 31
Shakambhari Jayanti :You may know Ma as Kali, Tara, Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Lalita… but do you know the Mother as Ma Shakambari?
