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Somavati Amavasya: Time, significance, and all you need to know
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Somavati Amavasya: Time, significance, and all you need to know

India Today  

Somavati Amavasya is a rare and highly auspicious occasion in the Hindu calendar when the new moon coincides with a Monday. SIGNIFICANCE OF SOMAVATI AMAVASYA According to Vedic astrology, the moon's alignment on Amavasya day influences spiritual practices and rituals. HOLY PLACES TO VISIT SOMAVATI AMAVASYA Many devotees visit sacred places like Gaya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Haridwar, and Rameswaram to perform …

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Margashirsha Amavasya 2024: Is it on November 30 or December 1? Know date, timings, rituals, significance and more
1 month, 1 week ago

Margashirsha Amavasya 2024: Is it on November 30 or December 1? Know date, timings, rituals, significance and more

Hindustan Times  

Margashirsha Amavasya 2024: Margashirsha Amavasya is an important No Moon Day in the Hindu calendar, occurring on the 15th day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Margashirsha. Margashirsha Amavasya 2024: Date and timings This year, Margashirsha Amavasya will be celebrated on Sunday, December 1. The auspicious timings to observe the occasion are as follows: Amavasya tithi begins: 10:29 …

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Financier arrested for stabbing milk vendor to death
3 months, 1 week ago

Financier arrested for stabbing milk vendor to death

The Hindu  

A 52-year-old milk vendor was stabbed to death allegedly by his neighbour over a trivial row during the Pitru Paksha ceremony at his brother’s house in Sonnenahalli under Jnanabharathi police station limits on Sunday. The police have arrested Kirthi Manjunath, 27, a financier and Murthy’s neighbour. According to the police, Murthy stepped on Kirthi’s feet accidentally which led to heated …

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Is Shopping Prohibited During Pitru Paksha? Astrologer Weighs In
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Is Shopping Prohibited During Pitru Paksha? Astrologer Weighs In

News 18  

Pitru Paksha, a significant period in Sanatan Dharma, is believed to be when ancestors visit the earth to meet their descendants. During these 15 days, families perform rituals like Shradh Karma, Pinddaan, and Tarpan to pray for the peace of their ancestors’ souls. Pandit Mishra debunked this myth and said that no sacred text or scripture preaches avoidance of shopping …

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Pitru Paksha 2024: Why One Must Donate Sesame Seeds During Shradh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pitru Paksha 2024: Why One Must Donate Sesame Seeds During Shradh

News 18  

Pitru Paksha falls in the month of Bhadrapada, which is a 16-lunar day period in the Hindu calendar. As per Bhopal resident and astrologer Pandit Yogesh Choure, one must donate sesame seeds during Pitra Paksha. Hence, while offering tarpan to ancestors, one must include food, especially sesame seeds in it. If one is suffering from Pitra Dosh, then it is …

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Ashadha Amavasya 2024: Significance, history, date, timings and more
6 months ago

Ashadha Amavasya 2024: Significance, history, date, timings and more

Live Mint  

Known as Amvasai, Ashadha Amavasya is celebrated on the new moon day of the Hindu month of Ashadha. Ashadha Amavasya 2024: History and significance This day marks special significance for Hindus to honour ancestors. Under this, devotees perform various rituals including Pitru Tarpan, Pind Daan, and organizing Gayatri Path for the salvation of departed souls. Ashadha Amavasya 2024: Date and …

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Ashadha Amavasya 2024: Date, timings, rituals, history, significance and all you need to know about this auspicious day
6 months, 1 week ago

Ashadha Amavasya 2024: Date, timings, rituals, history, significance and all you need to know about this auspicious day

Hindustan Times  

Ashadha Amavasya, also known as Amvasai, is observed on the new moon day of the Hindu month of Ashadha, which usually falls in June or July according to the Gregorian calendar. Additionally, Ashadha Amavasya is an auspicious occasion for worshipping deities such as Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva and seeking their blessings and guidance. Ashadha Amavasya is a day of …

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Vaishakha Amavasya 2024: Date, shubh muhurat, rituals, significance and all that you need to know
8 months ago

Vaishakha Amavasya 2024: Date, shubh muhurat, rituals, significance and all that you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Vaishakha Amavasya 2024: The special day is here. Tarpan Vaishakha Amavasya 2024 Date: According to Drik Panchang, Amavasya Tithi began at 11:40 AM on May 7 and will end at 8:51 AM on May 8. Vaishakha Amavasya 2024 Rituals: On the day, people wake up early and start the day with a holy bath. Vaishakha Amavasya 2024 Significance: The day …

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Solar Eclipse 2024: Devotees Throng River Ganga in Prayagraj for First Somvati Amavasya of 2024
9 months ago

Solar Eclipse 2024: Devotees Throng River Ganga in Prayagraj for First Somvati Amavasya of 2024

Live Mint  

Thousands of devotees gathered on the banks of the River Ganga in Prayagraj to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Somvati Amavasya on Monday. Somvati Amavasya holds a special significance in Hinduism, as it is a day when devotees perform rituals to seek blessings of their ancestors, by bathing in holy rivers and doing charity. Another devotee, Asha Soni, expressed the …

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Falgun Amavasya 2024: Date, timings, rituals, significance and all you want to know
10 months ago

Falgun Amavasya 2024: Date, timings, rituals, significance and all you want to know

Hindustan Times  

Falgun Amavasya, also known as the new moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna, is a day of great significance for the devotees of Hinduism. Falgun Amavasya holds great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. Falgun Amavasya 2024: Date and timing According to the Hindu calendar, Falgun Amavasya will be observed on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The auspicious timings are …

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Pitru Paksha Dampens Political Activity in Telangana
1 year, 3 months ago

Pitru Paksha Dampens Political Activity in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The fortnight in the run-up to Navratri, observed as ‘Petramasa Dinalu’, has reportedly slowed down political activities in the state, including the announcement of candidates and the launch of poll campaigns by aspirants. Although the Bharat Rashtra Samithi declared candidates for 115 of the total 119 Assembly constituencies much in advance, TPCC sources said the party will announce its …

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Pitru Paksha 2023: Know dates, puja muhurat, rituals, shradh rites and other details
1 year, 3 months ago

Pitru Paksha 2023: Know dates, puja muhurat, rituals, shradh rites and other details

India TV News  

Hindus around the world are currently preparing for the highly anticipated Pitru Paksha, which is also known as Mahalaya Paksha or Shraddha Paksha. The Pitru Paksha begins on September 29 and ends on October 14, 2023, offering Hindus a chance to honour their ancestors and pay tribute to their departed loved ones. Finally, Pitru Paksha comes to an end on …

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Pitru Paksha 2023: Do's and don'ts to follow during 15 days of shradh
1 year, 3 months ago

Pitru Paksha 2023: Do's and don'ts to follow during 15 days of shradh

India TV News  

Pitru Paksha is a very important 15-day period in the Hindu calendar that is dedicated to the memory of the departed ancestors. For Pitru Paksha 2023, here are some Do’s and Don’ts to keep in mind: Do’s: Observe celibacy: Celibacy is an important practice to be observed during Pitru Paksha. Perform Shradh ceremonies: Shradh ceremonies are an important ritual that …

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Pitru Paksha 2023: Dos and don'ts to follow during 15 days of Shradh
1 year, 3 months ago

Pitru Paksha 2023: Dos and don'ts to follow during 15 days of Shradh

Hindustan Times  

Pitru Paksha 2023: It is believed that the three generations of deceased ancestors live in an in-between realm called Pitrilok and during Pitru Paksha, they are freed by the god of death – Yamaraj or Yama, to visit their relatives and family members and accept gifts, food and water. Pitru Paksha, every year, is observed for fifteen days when people …

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Pitru Paksha 2023: Know 5 Spots You Must Place Lit Lamps At Home To Seek Blessings
1 year, 4 months ago

Pitru Paksha 2023: Know 5 Spots You Must Place Lit Lamps At Home To Seek Blessings

News 18  

In Hinduism, lighting a lamp is considered auspicious. The ghee lamp is usually lit for Goddess Lakshmi, while for Lord Hanuman it is a jasmine oil lamp and for Shani Dev, it is a mustard oil lamp. It is very auspicious to place the lit lamps at these places in the house: South Direction In many houses, diyas are lit …

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People express gratitude to ancestors on last day of Pitru Paksh | Pics
2 years, 3 months ago

People express gratitude to ancestors on last day of Pitru Paksh | Pics

Hindustan Times  

People express gratitude to ancestors on last day of Pitru Paksh | Pics In Sanatan Dharma, Pitru Paksha month is observed to pay homage to one's ancestors, and remember their contribution in people's lives. People express their gratitude to past generations by offering food and performing rituals in an effort to respect and thank them before breaking into festive mood …

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Mahalaya 2022: Here's all you need to know about the auspicious day
2 years, 3 months ago

Mahalaya 2022: Here's all you need to know about the auspicious day

Hindustan Times  

Mahalaya 2022: Here's all you need to know about the auspicious day Durga Puja, the biggest festival of the Bengalis, is celebrated annually during the month of Ashwina. 1 / 7 The 10-day-long festival of Durga Puja begins with Mahalaya. 3 / 7 It is believed that on this day goddess Durga begins her journey from Mount Kailash, where she …

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Pitru Paksha 2022: Know Who Can Perform Shradh
2 years, 3 months ago

Pitru Paksha 2022: Know Who Can Perform Shradh

News 18  

Pitru Paksha, the 16 days when Hindus pay homage to and remember their ancestors, started on September 11 and will continue until September 25. During this period, when we perform shradh, the ancestors bless the shraddhakar and his family with age, wealth, knowledge, children, heaven, salvation and all types of cosmic and transcendental happiness. Top showsha video According to the …

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Pitru Paksha 2022: Date, Significance, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and all you need to know about Shraadh
2 years, 4 months ago

Pitru Paksha 2022: Date, Significance, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and all you need to know about Shraadh

India TV News  

Pitru Paksha 2022: The 15-day Hindu ritual starts on the Purnima Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. Pitru Paksha 2022: Date, Mahurat Date according to the Hindu Calendar Pitru Paksha is observed the fortnight following 'Ganesh Utsav' and occurs in the second 'paksha' of the Hindu lunar month of Bhadrapada. The timings for the Kutup Muhurat, Rohina …

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Mahalaya 2021: Celebrations begin a week before Durga Puja; check history and significance of day here
3 years, 3 months ago

Mahalaya 2021: Celebrations begin a week before Durga Puja; check history and significance of day here

Firstpost  

According to the Hindu calendar, Mahalaya marks the last day of Pitru Paksha, which will be observed today, 6 October A week prior to Durga Puja celebrations, Mahalaya is observed by the devotees of Goddess Durga. According to the Hindu calendar, Mahalaya marks the last day of Pitru Paksha, which will be observed today, 6 October. As per the Hindu …

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Pitru Paksha Shradh 2021: End Date, Timings, Rituals and Significance
3 years, 3 months ago

Pitru Paksha Shradh 2021: End Date, Timings, Rituals and Significance

News 18  

The 16-day Hindu ritual of Pitru Paksha observed in Hinduism to pay obeisance to the souls of those who have departed will come to an end on October 6. The Sarva Pitru Amavasya tithi can also be considered as the single Shraadh for all the deceased of the family. Bhadrapada Purnima Shraadh falls one day before Pitru Paksha but it …

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Mahalaya 2021: History, significance and date
3 years, 3 months ago

Mahalaya 2021: History, significance and date

India Today  

Mahalaya is celebrated at the beginning of the Durga Pooja festival, which is observed in the states of Karnataka, Odisha, Tripura, and West Bengal. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that on this day Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheswar created Goddess Durga to defeat the demon king Mahishasura.It is the last day of Pitru Paksha aka Sarva Pitru Amavasya. History …

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Far away from India, a Vedic ecosystem rises in Texas Gaushala
4 years, 1 month ago

Far away from India, a Vedic ecosystem rises in Texas Gaushala

Op India  

In January 2020, I shared the story of Abhinav Goswami, who decided to bring to America the gifts of ancient India — extraordinary health, ethical A2 dairy products, Vedic education and more. Photo: Darshan Dharmadhikari “If we went to one side of the field, they went to the other; we had not seen cows behaving like this in India,” said …

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Shubho Mahalaya 2020: Why is it Celebrated Few Days Before Durga Puja Every Year
4 years, 3 months ago

Shubho Mahalaya 2020: Why is it Celebrated Few Days Before Durga Puja Every Year

News 18  

The festive season is knocking our doors as Durga Puja begins next month. The day signifies the end of Pitru Paksha Shradh and the beginning of Durga Puja for Bengalis. In normal circumstances, Durga Puja begins seven days after Mahalaya. It happened last time in the year 2001 when Durga Puja was celebrated a month later.

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