Adhik Maas
‘ Adhik Maas ‘ is generally counted in one of the 7 months from Chaitra to Ashwin; sometimes, it is also taken in ‘Phalgun’; but it is not counted in Margasheersha, Pausha and Magh months.
Resolve to work for establishing a Dharma-based ‘Hindu Nation’ on Gudhipadwa !
Gudhipadwa means Yugadi Tithi (First lunar day of the commencement of the New Year) ! One of the three and half auspicious days; on this day, a new task is started. Today, we are experiencing a lassitude in Dharma everywhere in India due to the secular governing system.
Gudhi : Importance and prayer to the Gudhi
If one understands the implied meaning and science behind the holy days and religious festivals, only then can they be celebrated with complete faith.
Purpose of celebrating Holy festivals, Religious festivals and Vowed religious observances
Our Holy festivals and Religious festivals are such that they not only give us happiness while alive, but also help our subtle body gain momentum after death.
What is a vrat (Vowed religious observance)?
The word vrat has been derived from the root ‘vru’ which could mean to choose, a resolve, a desire, obedience, worship, a vow etc.
Importance and benefits of vrat (Vowed religious observances)
Undoubtedly, by undertaking vrats, fasts, following restraints and penance, all the varṇas (classes) are cleansed of their sins.
Rishipanchami
The theories that science proves within its limited sphere and many other theories that are of subtler and superior level have been proved with evidence by the ancient sages thousands of years ago.
Rathasaptami
The festival of ‘Ratha Saptami’ is celebrated to offer gratitude and worship the Surya-devata.
Gauri Puja (Jyeshtagouri Vrat)
The spiritual science underlying the invocation of Gouri is the welcome of the Deity of Knowledge and the supernatural powers which accompany Sri Ganeshji and to surrender to them with a sense of gratitude.
Balipratipada
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.
