Names of Gauri Ma-Image
1) Gauri 2) Uma 3)Subhaga 4)Latika 5) Bhagmalini 6)Manokamna 7)Bhavani 8)Kamda 9) Bhog Vardivini 10)Ambika
Kumbha Mela2013 Dates-Alhabad-Prayag Sangam-Bathing Dates Calander
Kumbha Mela is the sacred holy pilgrimage in Hinduism. Kumbha Mela 2013 Dates are from January 14, 2013 to March 10, 2013. Kumbh Mela 2013 will be taking place at Allahabad – Prayag – Sangam in Uttar Pradesh in India. Detail dates and calendar 2013 is given below. Kumbh Mela takes place once in 12 … Read more
Origin of Swarna Gowri Vratam in Karnataka
The important legend associated with Gowri Habba is that of the birth of Ganesha. It is believed that Ganesha was created by Goddess Parvati from her own body. She asked her son to guard the doors of the house and went to take bath. Shiva appeared there and was stopped by the boy. Shiva did … Read more
Rituls-Legends of Gauri Vrat-Image
Gauri Vrat is an important ritual performed by unmarried women and young girls in the month of Ashadha (July – August). In 2012, the dates of Gauri Vrata is from June 30 to July 3. The Vrata is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. (Gauri is another name of Goddess Parvathi). It is mainly observed by unmarried … Read more
Sunday Vrat
There was a god fearing old lady who was very poor and could not afford to buy a cow.She collected cowdung from neighbourhoods,for performing puja,every mornings.She had her meals,only after the pooja. One day,the neighbour decided to lock the cow inside the house,so that she would not get the cowdung.The lady, unable to get the … Read more
Saturday Vrat
Once there was an argument between all the nine planets about who was the supreme among all of them. Lord Indra advised them to approach King Vikramaditya on Earth for an appropriate answer. The planet-Gods approached the king with their question which led him in a big dilenma.However,he came up with a solution.The king ordered … Read more
Friday Vrat
There lived three friends belonging to different castes – Kayastha, Brahmin and Vaishya. They were married,but the Vaishya did not bring her wife home after the marriage. On request from his friends,the Vaishya decided to bring his wife home.The Brahmin friend cautioned him that, it was setting Friday and was not an auspicious time. However … Read more
Thursday Vrat
A very generous,god fearing King used to worship and perform Vrat on every Thursday.His wife resented his giving donations and performing pujas and observeing Vrats. Once the King went to jungles for hunting and the queen was back home.Lord Vishnu,appeared there,in disguise of a Monk (Sadhu) and asked for alms.The Queen said that she was … Read more
Wednesday Vrat
There was a couple who led a happy life.Once the wife was in her parents place and after some days her husband reached there to take her back.However,the in-laws requested him not to travel, being Wednesday and it was inauspicious to do so. The firm husband did not listen and proceeded back home with his … Read more
Tuesday Vrat
A Brahmin couple had no children.They aspired for a child and therefore worshipped Lord Hanuman and his wife kept a Vrat on Tuesdays. Once the Brahmin went to the jungle to pray to the Lord Hanuman,by leaving his wife behind.But for some reason she could not worship Lord Hanuman and decided to fast. She fasted … Read more