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....
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...
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 templ...
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...
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 –...
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...
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,...
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...
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...