Vat Savitri Amavasya Vrat 2012 Date | Vat Savitri Amavasya - May 20

Vat Amavasya, also referred as Vata Savitri Amavasya Vrat, is observed by married women in North India. In 2012, the date of Vat Amavasya is May 20. The fasting and rituals is a three day affair and it begins on May 18, 2012. Main rituals include fasting on the day and worshipping the Banyan Tree. Married women observe Vat Amavasya puja for the well being of their husbands and for a prosperous and happy family life.

 Vat Amavasya is based on the famous Savitri – Satyavan legend in the Mahabharat. In North India, Vat Puja is observed on the Jyeshta Amavasi day (no moon day).

 Vat Savitri Vrat fasting is for three days. It begins on the Trayodashi day and ends on Amavasi – the fast is for three nights and ends on the fourth day. Prayers and pujas are dedicated to Vat Vriksha (Banyan Tree) and Savitri.

But nowadays most women only fast on the Amavasi day.

 It must be noted that in some regions, Vat Savitri Vrat is also observed on the Jyeshta Purnima day (full moon day), especially in Western parts of India – Gujarat and Maharashtra and this is known as Vat Purnima.

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Bahulara Temple near Bishnupur in Bankura District in West Bengal

Siddheshwara Temple, locally known as Behula Temple, is a 11th century temple dedicated to Shiva. It is located at Bahulara near Bishnupur in Bankura District, West Bengal.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protects the temple as it is considered as a classic example of terracotta style of temples. It is also a rare surviving terracotta temple that was built before the invasion of the region by Muslim rulers. The temple is located on the western bank of Darakeshwar River and has murtis of Ganesha, Durga and Shiva.

 A highlight of the temple is the huge bells that hang from the roof. Shivratri is the most popular festival here. Another important date is the Bengali New Year. Bahulara is around 25 km from Bishnupur Town.

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Trimbakeshwar Temple, Rishikesh Temple – 13 Story Tall Temple

Trimbakeshwar Temple, also known as Tera Manzil Temple, is a unique temple located in Rishikesh. It is a 13-story tall temple with murtis of various gods and goddesses from Hindu pantheon. It is located near the Lakshman Jhoola (Bridge).

The popular belief is that prayers offered at this temple are fulfilled. Thousands of devotees visit the shrine.

The structure is also an important landmark in Rishikesh. Devotees can have a beautiful view of Rishikesh from the temple.

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Narmada River Pushkarams 2012 Tour Packages, Narmada Pushkaralu Pushkara Yatra, How to Reach Narmada River from Hyderabad

Narmada Pushkaralu (Narmada Naad Pushkaram) is an auspicious event held for once in 12 years at Narmada River which flows through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Veda Nilayam (Imprint Tours & Travels) of Hyderabad will be conducting Tour to Narmada Pushkaralu (Narmada Pushkara Yatra) from various cities of Andhra Pradesh. In 2012, Narmada Pushkarams dates are: May 17 to May 28.

Veda Nilayam’s Narmada Pushkara Yatra dates: May 16, 17, 19 & 23. It is a 3-day tour which may cost Rs 3,500 for Non A/C and Rs 5,500 for A/C facilities per each person.

Amarkantak is the highly meritorious place to perform Narmada Pushkara rituals. Amarakanteshwara swamy is the presiding deity of Amarkantak temple. Around 20 temples will be visited during the Pushkara yatra.

Shraddh Tharpana rituals to Pitru Devatas and other auspicious pujas are held during Pushkarams in any River.

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Amarnath Yatra Cost, Charges 2012 | Amarnath Yatra 2012 helicopter Price

Amarnath Yatra involves trekking and staying overnight in tents. Laborers and ponys are used by Amarnath Yatris in the journey. Shri Amarnathji Shrine board has released the rates and various charges for the journey in 2012. Yatra Registration began on May 7, 2012. Yatra duration in 2012 is from June 25 to August 2. Below is the Amarnath Yatra Cost in 2012:

Baltal to Holy Cave and back – Laborers – Rs 1650/-

Baltal to Holy Cave and back – Riding on Pony – Rs. 2700/-

Baltal to Holy Cave and back – Riding on Dandies – Rs.  7800/-

Baltal to Brarimarg (one side) – Laborers – Rs. 700/-

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Vaidhriti Yog June 2012 Date & Time | Vyatipat Yog 2012 Inauspicious Yog

Vaidhriti Yog is a bad period based on Hindu astrology calculations. It occurs in certain months in a Hindu calendar and is based complex astrological calculations. Vaidhriti Yog June 2012 date and time is from 12:16 AM to 10:41 PM on June 9, 2012

The popular belief is that things performed during the period will face reversals.

Vaidhriti Yog is similar to another inauspicious yog known as Vyatipat.

Please note that these inauspicious periods are only followed by very few people. A large section of Hindus ignore them.

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Sawan 2012, Shravan Month 2012, Sawan Mahina in 2012, Shravana Masam dates

Shravan Month 2012, Sawan Mahina in 2012, Shravana Masam dates Shravana Masam (Shravan month, Sawan mahina), is very auspicious Hindu month. In 2012, Shravan month begins on July 4 and ends on August 2 in North Indian calendar whereas it starts on July 20 and ends on August 17 in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars. Each and everyday during the Shravana Mas has some significance. In 2011, Shravan month was from 16th July to 13th August in North Indian Hindi calendars. In Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu Panchangam, Shravan mahina in 2011 was between 31st July and 29th August. Especially, Shravan Somvar (Mondays in Shravan month) are most auspicious which are solely dedicated to Lord Shiva. On Shravan Shukravar (Fridays in Shravana masa), women worship Goddess Mahalakshmi. Shravan month is the first month of auspicious Chaturmasa Puja. Festivals and auspicious days in Shravan month 2012 in Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada & Gujarati Calendars….. 4 July 2012: Shravan Mahina begins in North Indian Hindi calendars. Shirdi Saibaba Utsav Samapthi 5 July 2012: Sun transits into Punarvasu Nakshatra 6 July 2012: Ganesh Sankashti Chaturthi 8 July 2012: Nag Panchami in Bengal 14 July 2012: Kher Puja in Tripura 14 July 2012: Kamika Ekadasi 16 July 2012: Som Pradosh 17 July 2012: Maas Shivratri 18 July 2012: Aadi Amavasai in Tamil Nadu 19 July 2012: Haryali Amavasya in North India, Chitlagi Amabasya in Orissa, Deep Pujan, Chukkala Amavasya Vratham in Andhra Pradesh 20 July 2012: Shravan Maas begins in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars. Chandra Darshan 20 July 2012: Mahalakshmi Sthapana Pujan Jara Jivantika Vrat 2012 dates: July 20, July 27, August 3, August 20 & August 27 22 July 2012: Madhusrava Tritiya vrat 22 July 2012: Durva Ganapati Vrat 22 July 2012: Aadi Pooram 23 July 2012: Naag Panchami, Shukla Yajur Shravani 24 July 2012: Kalki Jayanti, Supoudan varna sashiti, Shriyal Sashti 25 July 2012: Sheetla Saptami, Ruk Hiranyakesi Shravani, Goswami Tulsidas Jayanti 26 July 2012: Durvashtami, Durga Ashtami 27 July 2012: Varalakshmi Vrat (Varadlakshmi Vrat) 28 July 2012: Jhulan Yatra begins 29 July 2012: Putrada Ekadasi, Pavitra Ekadashi 30 July 2012: Som Pradosh 1 August 2012: Nariyali Purnima, Shukla Yajur Shravani, Jhulan Yatra ends, Bhalabhadra Puja in Orissa.. 2 August 2012: Raksha Bandhan, Ruk Taittariya Shravani, Sun transits to Aslesha Nakshatra, Amarnath Yatra ends 2 August 2012: Avani Avittam & Rakhi Purnima, Shravan Maas ends in North Indian Hindi calendars… 5 August 2012: Sankashti Chaturthi Sri Krishna Jayanti Upvaas – 9 August 2012 – Sri Krishna Janmashtami 10 August 2012: Gopalkala (Dahi Handi) 13 August 2012: Aja Ekadashi 15 August 2012: Pradosh Vrat 17 August 2012: Shravan Amavasya in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, Polala Amavasya in Andhra Pradesh, Pola or Bail Pola & Pithori Amavasya. Tags - shravan month 2012, sravana masam 2012, shravan mahina 2012, sawan 2012, shravan mahina, shravan maas 2012, sawan in 2012, sawan mahina, sravanamasam in 2012, shravan month

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Abhijit Nakshatra June 2012 Date and Time | Hindu astrology Nakshatram

Abhijit Nakshatra is one among the birth stars (Nakshatram) as per Hindu astrology but is not counted among the 27 regular Nakshatras. Abhijit Nakshatra June 2012 date and time is from 9:03 PM on June 7 to 4:16 AM on June 8, 2012. It is considered a highly favorable and good period. This is a special Nakshatra which starts from the last quarter of Uttarashada (Uttradam) Nakshatra and it extends up to 1/15th part of Shravan (Thiruvovam) Nakshatra. Abhijit Nakshatra is given importance by many Hindu communities. Birth taking place during the period is considered highly auspicious. The above time is based on Panchangs followed in western parts of India.

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Watch Thirukalyanam Live Streaming 2 May 2012 | Madurai Meenakshi Temple Chithirai Festival Live Telecast Online 2012

Chithirai Festival is one of the most important festivals at the Madurai Meenakshi Temple. The celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi with Lord Sundareswar known as Thirukalyanam (May 2, 2012) is one of the most important event during the Chithirai festival at the Madurai Meenakshi Temple and in 2012 it will be telecast live online.

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Madurai Meenakshi Temple Chithirai Festival 2012 Live Telecast Online on May 2, 2012 – Watch Thirukalyanam Live Streaming

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