Message on Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
‘Vijayadashami’ is the day of victory for Hindu Deities and great warriors. The defeat of demonic forces and victory of the Divine powers are the hallmarks of this day.
‘Vijayadashami’ is the day of victory for Hindu Deities and great warriors. The defeat of demonic forces and victory of the Divine powers are the hallmarks of this day.
Raksha Bandhan is the festival that celebrates the bond between a brother and a sister and also lessens the give & take account between them
Makar Sankranti, a festival celebrating the Sun God, occurs on January 14th, and is beneficial for our spiritual, physical & mental wellbeing
It has come to notice that based on the concept of Shri Ganesha’s arrival on Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha Chaturthi (Fourth day of the bright fortnight of Hindu calendar month of Bhadrapad), a passport with Shri Ganesha’s picture has been made viral on social media thereby insulting Shri Ganesh.
A few public restrictions in some places have limited the celebration of Deepawali as usual. Some useful aspects and perspectives on how to celebrate Deepawali in such places are given ahead.
For the young and old, expressing joy during Diwali has become synonymous with lighting expensive fire-crackers. Joy during Diwali can be multiplied if we celebrate it as advised by our Dharmashastras (Hindu Scriptures).
Tulsi Vivah consists of uniting Shri Vishnu [an Idol of Balkrushna (Infant Shrikrushna)] and the Tulsi (Basil plant) in wedlock.
On Bhai dooj, the Scriptures have emphasized on nurturing the brother-sister relationship. Just as the love of mother towards her child is pure so also is that of a sister for her brother. On this day, Deity Yama visits His sister Yamuna for a meal. Hence, it is also known as Yama Dwitiya.
On Balipratipada a picture of King Bali and his Queen Vindhyavali is drawn with rangoli on the floor, decorated with five colours and worshipped. On Balipratipada, Bali is worshipped.