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.
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.
Kojagiri Pournima (Sharad Pournima)
On the night of Kojagiri Pournima (full moon) the moon is closest to the earth. That night Deities Lakshmi and Indra are worshipped.
Modern Garba dance during Navratri festival : Preservation or Perversion of Culture ?
O Hindus ! Public celebration of Hindu festivals is becoming perverted. Without considering the religious, spiritual and social causes underlying the celebration of festivals, majority of people view it as a mere reason of fun and frolic.
Rangoli to be drawn on Gurupurnima
The Principle of a specific Deity is present in the atmosphere in a larger proportion on the day of the respective festival or is attracted to the venue where religious rituals of that Deity are being performed.
Wari of Pandharpur : An example of ardent bhav and devotion !
Let us join the bliss giving wari in Pandharpur on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi and meet Vithuraya. Make the wari of every ‘jiva’’s (Soul) life along with the wari, devotional, is a prayer at your feet !
Kartiki (Prabodhini) Ekadashi
In Maharashtra, Prabodhini Ekadashi is linked with the Deity Vithhal – a form of Vishnu. Warkari sect is one of the main sect in Vaishnavas.
