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    Maha Sankatahara Chaturthi Date and timing: This Chaturthi falls on 22nd August 2024 Thursday.  Chaturthi Tithi Begins - August 22, 2024 - 01:46 PM  Chaturthi Tithi Ends - August 23, 2024 - 10:38 AM  Sankatahara Chaturthi In the pantheon of Hindu deities, Lord Ganesh or Vinayagar stands as the remover of obstacles and the deity of wisdom and prosperity.  Maha Sankatahara Chaturthi is a significant auspicious day to worship Lord Ganesh.  This day occurs in the month of Avani, the month of Lord Ganesha's birth, it is known as Maha Sankatahara Chaturthi. It is also said that Lord...

Balarama Jayanti Date and timings: Balarama Jayanti falls on 24th August 2024, Saturday. Shasthi Thithi starts on 24th August at 07:52 am and ends on 25th August at 05:30 am.  Lord Balarama is the elder brother of Lord Krishna. The Birth of Lord Balarama is celebrated as Balarama Jayanti. This festival is also known as Balarama Purnima. Balarama Jayanti is observed on Shravan Purnima in many parts of India, while in other regions, it is celebrated on Akshaya Tritiya. Some areas also observe Balarama Jayanti during Vaisakh, which corresponds to April or May. In the northern states of India, this day...

Varalakshmi Vratham date and timing: Varalakshmi vratham falls on 16th August 2024 starts from sunrise 06:08 am to sunset 06:55 pm  Varalakshmi Vratham is a major festival observed with great devotion and enthusiasm by Hindus, especially in the South Indian states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. In Northern India, states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh observe this fast with equal reverence, referring to it as Mahalakshmi Vrat. This auspicious day, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, falls on the second Friday of the month of Shravan (July-August). Women in the family observe fast for wealth and prosperity.   ...

The month of Aadi is considered highly auspicious for worshipping the divine feminine energy, Shakti. Aadi Velli, an important festival in the Tamil Hindu calendar, is celebrated on Fridays in the Tamil month of Aadi (mid-July to mid-August). Every Friday in the month of Aadi is special for the Goddesses. During this month, it is believed that the Mother Goddess manifested to bring peace and harmony to the world. The festival pays homage to the Goddess in her diverse forms like Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati, seeking her blessings for prosperity, health, and happiness.   Significance of Aadi Velli     According to...

        Aadi Pooram 2024:  Aadi Pooram will occur on 7th August 2024. The festivities will begin on 6th August 2024 at 06:42 pm and ends on 7th August 2024 at 09:03 pm. Aadi Pooram is one of the most significant festivals in the Tamil calendar. It is also known as Andal Jayanthi. Aadi Pooram marks the birth of Goddess Aandal, an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi and one of the twelve alvars. The festival also coincides with Goddess Parvati's Valaikappu, or bangle ceremony (baby shower).  Significance of Aadi Pooram  Aadi, the fourth month of the Tamil calendar, is coupled...