Kerala Festival Onam Introduction Onam is one of the greatest festivals of Kerala. It is the festival, which the keralites celebrate unitedly without the difference of caste and religion. Onam is a time for sports and festivities and in Kerala where one third of the area is low lying, covered with canals, lakes and backwaters; … Read more
Dances Of Onam(Kerala)Festival The best of Kerala dances can be witnessed during the grand carnival of Onam. It is simply enthralling to note how rich is the folk culture of the state of Kerala. A display of so many unique and well perfected dances on a single platform pulls a number of dance lovers from … Read more
Legend Of Onam Facts and fables blend as Kerala celebrates this royal return, year after year with the festivities of Onam. Legend has it that the gods plotted against Mahabali to end his reign. For this they sent Lord Vishnu to earth in the form of a dwarf Brahmin. [Read the full story] But before … Read more
Coming Date Onam2012 Onam Festival is Coming 29 August 2012 in Grand Celebration Kerala. About Onam Onam is the biggest festival in the Indian state of Kerala. Onam Festival falls during the Malayali month of Chingam (Aug – Sep) and marks the homecoming of legendary King Mahabali. Carnival of Onam lasts for ten days and … Read more
Jaya Ekadashi Vrat Date Jaya Ekadashi is coming on 21 February 2013. Jaya Ekadasi is observed during the waxing phase of the moon (Shukla Paksha) in the month of January/February. It is also observed as Bhishma Ekadashi and Bhoumi Ekadasi by various Hindu communities. It is believed that observing Jaya Ekadashi will help in getting … Read more
Story Of Monday(Somvar)-1 This story is connected with Monday fast. Monday fast is practiced to propitiate Lord Shiva. It has special significance in the month of Shravan. Meals are taken only once a day, generally after midday. It is believed that Monday fast results in happy family life and acquisition of knowledge. Once upon a … Read more
Today 13 August Monday is Aja Ekadashi. Next Day Parana Time Aja Ekadashi Next Day Parana Time = 06:06:31 to 08:40:28 On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment = 21:35:17 Importent Aja Ekadashi Parana means breaking the fast. Ekadashi Parana is done after sunrise on next day of Ekadashi fast. It is necessary to do Parana … Read more