When we think of Ashadhi Ekadashi, the wari (an annual pilgrimage) of Pandharpur comes before our eyes. Among all the 24 Ekadashis in a year, this Ekadashi is the most significant. Let us learn the history and the importance of the vrat of Ashadhi Ekadashi.
Ratha Saptami (Magh Shukla Saptami) is a day to venerate and offer gratitude to Surya Devata (Deity Sun), the life giver!
On Mahashivratri, Shivatattva is 1000 times more active than on other days. To get maximum benefit of the Shivatattva, worship Shiva with complete spiritual emotion and chant ‘Om Namaha Shivaya I’
Adhik maas happens to be the thirteenth month of a lunar year every two or three years. The vrats to be performed during adhik maas
‘Vaikunthchaturdashi is an invaluable opportunity granted to us to worship Shri.Vishnu. Its significance is that on this day the doors of Vaikunth (The abode of Shri Vishnu) are open to all devotees!
Due to the lockdown imposed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as some other restrictions, celebrating Navaratri festival, as usual, will be restricted in some places this year.
The ashunyashayan vowed religious observance is performed on Aashadh krushna (vadya) paksha 2. This year that date as per Hindu lunar calendar falls on 18.7.2019. It should be performed every month from Aashadh to Margashirsha on vadya 2.
The procession to Pandharpur is the spiritual event making one forget the personal problems as well as one’s body consciousness while chanting the Name of The God.
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.
The word vrat has been derived from the root ‘vru’ which could mean to choose, a resolve, a desire, obedience, worship, a vow etc.
