Hindu calendar

This year, Akshaya Tritiya will be observed on May 3rd. Akshaya means “endless,” while Tritiya means “third.” It falls on Shukla paksha (waxing cycle of the moon) during the month of Baishakh, according to the Hindu calendar (Hindu…

Chaitra Navratri is among the two most auspicious celebrations honouring Goddess Durga. It is observed during the Hindu month of Chaitra, which occurs in March/April on the Gregorian calendar.Devotees pay respect to Goddess Durga’s…

Every year, an 8-day period known as Holashtak is observed prior to Holi. It begins on the Ashtami tithi of the Shukla paksh of Phalguna month and lasts till Purnima, or Holika Dahan. This year it begins on March 10, Thursday, and will end…

The month of March is of extreme significance to the believers of the Hindu faith. According to the Hindu calendar, the Falgun month finishes in March, and Chaitra begins. Every year, the Hindu New Year commences with Pratipada in the…

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Throughout the year, women observe many fasts for their husbands. One of the fasts is Kajari Teej. Married women hold a ‘nirjala’ fast for their husbands on this day. This event is held on Tritiya Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of…