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The Hindu festival of Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on Thursday, September 6, 2023 . This important holiday marks the birth of Lord Krishna, one of the most revered deities in the Hindu faith According to Hindu legend, Krishna was born in the city of Mathura to Devaki and Vasudeva. His birth was foretold to defeat the evil King Kansa. To protect the infant Krishna, Vasudeva took him to the village of Gokul where he was raised. Krishna grew up to be a mischievous yet wise child who later became a skilled warrior. He defeated Kansa and restored peace. On Janmashtami, Hindus commemorate Krishna's birth through puja rituals, singing devotional songs, enacting scenes from Krishna's life, and preparing special festival foods. The puja vidhi involves creating a shrine decorated with flowers, offering prayers and hymns to Krishna, and distributing prasad. In some areas, temporary mandals or shrines are built to house images of Krishna. Puja Muhurat & Parana time 5250 t...

Introduction Devshayani Ekadashi, also known as Ashadhi Ekadashi or Shayani Ekadashi, is a significant Hindu festival observed on the eleventh day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu month of Ashadha. This auspicious occasion holds immense spiritual significance as it marks the beginning of the Chaturmas period , during which Lord Vishnu is believed to go into a deep slumber for four months. In this article, we will delve into the significance of Devshayani Ekadashi, its rituals, and the spiritual observance associated with this sacred day. Significance of Devshayani Ekadashi Devshayani Ekadashi is celebrated to commemorate the cosmic union of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, his divine consort. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu, the preserver, and protector of the universe, reclines on the cosmic serpent, Shesha, in the Ksheer Sagar (ocean of milk). On this day, he enters a deep slumber and remains asleep for the next four months until Prabodhini Ekadashi, wh...

Adhik Maas, also known as Purushottama Maas or Malamasa, is an extra month that occurs in the Hindu calendar every three years. It is believed to have been created by Lord Vishnu to compensate for the time he spent asleep during Chaturmas. The 2023 Adhik Maas will begin on July 18, 2023, and end on August 16, 2023. It will coincide with the Shukla Paksha of Shravan month, making this year's Shravan month a 59-day long one. Muhurat This year, Adhik Maas will begin on the 18th of July and will conclude on 16th August. Adhik Maas will start with the waxing phase (Shukla Paksha) and will be followed by the waning phase (Krishna Paksha). The Krishna Paksha of the month of Sawan and the Shukla Paksha of Adhik Maas will span a duration of one month. Subsequently, the Krishna Paksha of Adhik Maas and the Shukla Paksha of Sawan will also last for one month. In this way, the month of Sawan in this year will extend to a duration of two months. Significance Adhik Maas is considered to be a hol...