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Tulsi Pujan Diwas is celebrated on December 25 by Hindus in India. Tulsi in Hinduism is used for medicinal and spiritual use. It is considered sacred in Hinduism and it is believed that Tulsi brings prosperity. Naga Panchami: Nagabana at Belle Badagumane, Moodubelle, Udupi: Fifth day of Shravan month of the Lunar calendar
Hindus observe sacred occasions by festive observances. All festivals in Hinduism are predominantly religious in character and significance. Many festivals are seasonal. Some celebrate harvest and birth of God or heroes. Many are dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, Vishnu and Lakshmi and Brahma and Saraswati [20]
Observances set by the Pawukon calendar (2 P) R. Ratha Yatra (5 P) V. Vrata (1 C, 24 P) Pages in category "Hindu festivals" The following 200 pages are in this ...
Gangaur (Sanskrit: गणगौर, IAST: Gaṇagaura) is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Indian states of Rajasthan, Haryana, [1] the regions of Malwa, Nimar regions [2] (Manawar, Barwani, Khargone, Khandwa) of Madhya Pradesh and the Braj [3] and Bundelkhand regions of Uttar Pradesh. It is also celebrated in some parts of Gujarat and West ...
Observed by: Hindus: Type: Hindu: Celebrations: 16 lunar days: Observances: Shraddha: paying homage to their ancestors, especially by food offerings: Date: Bhadra Purnima, Ashvin Krishna Pratipada, Ashvin Krishna Dwitiya, Ashvin Krishna Tritiya, Ashvin Krishna Chaturthi, Ashvin Krishna Panchami, Ashvin Krishna Shashthi, Ashvin Krishna Saptami, Ashvin Krishna Ashtami, Ashvin Krishna Navami ...
Hindu literature narrates that the asura (demon) Narakasura (lit. "The demon from hell") was killed on this day by Krishna and Satyabhama. [3] [1] The day is celebrated by early morning religious rituals, and festivities follow on. Bhoot Chaturdashi is celebrated in Bengal. Fourteen pradips (diyas) are lighted in this occasion.
Kartika Purnima is an important religious day for Jains who celebrate it by visiting Palitana, a Jain pilgrimage centre. [16] Thousands of Jain pilgrims flock to the foothills of Shatrunjay hills of Palitana taluka on the day of Kartika Purnima to undertake the auspicious yatra (journey).
Vishvakarma is considered to be the divine architect of the universe and the personification of divine creativity in the Rigveda.He is credited with the construction of the city of Dvaraka for Krishna, the palace of Indraprastha for the Pandavas, and many fabulous weapons for the gods, such as the Sudarshana Chakra of Vishnu, the trishula of Shiva, and the lance of Kartikeya.