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| Tue 02 |
Ganga Dashahara :According to the legends, Gangavataran or the descent of the Ganga, happened at this time. Devotees touch the water of River Ganga |
| Tue 02 |
Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev :Guru Arjun's multifarious activities, apart from making a very major contribution to the organisation of the mission, demonstrate, as laid down by Guru Nanak, that no field of life, whether temporal, social or political, is excluded for the operation of a mystic. Slowly but surely the movement came out with a distinct identity of its own and with clear-cut religious- and sociopolitical facets. |
| Wed 03 |
Gayatri Jayanti :Gayatri is the name of one of the most important Vedic hymns consisting of twenty-four syllables. This hymn is addressed to Lord Surya (Sun) as the supreme generative force. |
| Wed 03 |
Nirjala Ekadashi :IN THE MONTH OF JYESHTA: jyEshTa suddha EkAdaSi: Called as "nirjalaikAdaSi". One should fast on this day for continuous 24 hours with out even taking drinking water! |
| Wed 03 |
Kashi Vishwanath Kalash Yatra (Kashi) :Situated on the bank of Ganga in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Kashi is one of the world's ancientmost cities, unrivalled in having the stamp of Shiva's majesty impressed upon it. Being situated in between of rivers Varuna and Asi, Kashi is also well known as Varanasi. |
| Sun 07 |
Sant Kabir Jayanti :Kabirdas, a great devotee, was greatly attracted to the Hindu spiritual tradition though by birth he was not one and was drawn to saint Ramananda, whom he recognised as his Guru. Every day he used to stand outside the gates of the saint's Ashram since he could not muster enough courage to enter the premises with the fond hope that his presence would be noticed by his disciples who would convey the matter to the saint. |
| Sun 07 |
Vat Savitri Vrat (South India) :The person who worships Savitri on the 14th day of the Krishan Paksha will dwells in the Brahma for 7 manvantaras with glory. The person acquires great beauty and strength and long life, knowledge and wealth. |
| Mon 08 |
Guru Hargovind Jayanti :Guru Hargobind was born at Wadali village in June 1595 and was the only child of Guru Arjan Dev. He was invested with the Guruship on May 25, 1606 just days before his fathers martyrdom. From a young age he was educated in the sciences, sports and religion as his father had insisted. Baba Buddha was responsible for overseeing the Guru's religious teachings. |
| Mon 15 |
Mithun Sankraanti :Mithun Sankranti, also known as Aashadh Sankranti, marks the beginning of the Sun’s transition from Mithuna to Karka Rashi (from Gemini to Cancer). There are 12 Sankranthis in a Hindu Solar Calendar and Mithnu Sankranti is the last cycle in the Uttarayana period. |
| Tue 16 |
Sheetlashtami :Sheetalashtami, or Sheetala Ashtami, is an auspicious day dedicated to Goddess Sheetala in the month of Chaitra (March – April) as per the traditional calendar followed in North India. Sheetalashtami Vrat is observed on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of moon) in Chaitra month. It is believed that observing this Vrat will help in curing various diseases. In 2009, the date of Sheetalashtami Vrat is March 19. |
| Sun 21 |
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. |
| Fri 26 |
Vinayak Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat :One important way of Lord Ganesha's upasana is Vratas(vows and observances) by which one can try to get blessings form Lord Ganesha and achieve the peace of mind. |
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