Speciality of Sharad Poornima

Posted by Rakesh | Labels: , | Posted On Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 9:39 PM

Sharad Poornima or Sharath Purnima is the full moon day in the month of October and is closely associated with Lord Krishna and Radha and Gopis. According to Srimad Bhagvad Purana, the famous Raas Lila of Lord Krishna with Radha and Gopis took place on the night of Sharad Poornima. In 2009, date of Sharad Poornima is October 3.

As per the hindu tradition, on this day moon rays are very cool and It is also said that the moon is close to the earth on the day. Due to this the rays of the moon has several curative properties.
In some regions, people are preparing puffed rice, and kheer, sweet and left in the moonlight and is consumed later. Next day morning specially girls waking up early, takimg bath doing pooja and exting that extable which they kept in the night outside. As per the hindu myth if people will eat that eatable which they kept in the night moon then there beauty will increase.

Diwali Calendar / Diwali Date

Posted by Rakesh | Labels: , | Posted On at 9:35 PM

Diwali date changes every year as the day is calculated according to the position of the moon. Find out when is Diwali 2009 in this exclusive Diwali Calendar!! The detailed calendar page clearly points out Diwali Date 2009. Also find out Diwali Date for the past and coming year in the Diwali Calendar 2008 and Diwali Calendar 2010.

http://www.diwalifestival.org/diwali-calendar.html

History of Durga Puja

Posted by Rakesh | Labels: , , | Posted On Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 3:47 PM

History of Durga Puja:

We all celebrate Durga puja but hardly anyone knows the history or origin behind the celebration. As in case of most of the Indian festivals we have to refer to Hindu mythology to trace out the origin. The festival of Durga puja comes with its own retinue of mythological stories. There are various legends associated with its origin but the most important and prevalent among them is the legend of Lord Rama (the incarnation of Lord Vishnu). When lord Rama was fighting a battle with Ravana (the demon king) to rescue his wife Sita whom Ravana abducted and held as hostage in Lanka, his kingdom. That time a fierce battle ensued. In that battle Ravana could not be defeated. So Lord Ram decided to seek the blessings of Shakti (Goddess Durga) in order to defeat the demon. For that puja, which lord Ram was performing 108 blue lotus were needed for the worship of Goddess Durga but Rama could manage only 107. But without that one lotus his puja would be incomplete so he was on the verge of laying one of his eyes that was lotus-shaped and blue in color at the Goddess's feet when Goddess Durga appeared and satisfied with his devotion, granted her blessing and eventually he won the battle against Ravana. The time he worshipped was Spring season so from that time onwards Durga puja is celebrated.

http://www.festivalsinindia.net/dussehra/durga-puja-origin.html

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