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Maha Shivaratri is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals. On this day, Lord Shiva devotees perform elaborate rituals, observe a fast, and meditate on the Shiva mantras to honor him. Maha Shivaratri is a religious festival that offers a spiritual experience that helps people connect to the Divine and the self.   Maha Shivaratri 2025: Date And Timings Maha Shivaratri falls on the 26th of February, 2025 on Wednesday. According to the Hindu calendar, it is held on the 14th day of Krishna Paksha in Phalguna month. This day is extremely significant as the powerful cosmic energies converge . The festival begins at 11:08 AM on 25th February and ends at 8:54 AM on 27th February. The Nishita Kaal Pooja is between 12:09 AM and 12:59 AM on 27th February. Note that the midnight Puja time (Nishita Kaal Pooja) is deemed the best time to perform prayers as it is believed that Lord Shiva came to earth in Lingam form at this time.   Significance Of Maha Shivaratri Maha Shivaratri festival...

India is the land of festivals, religious, secular, and cultural. Among these myriad festivals, the Maha Kumbh Mela stands tall as the emperor of them all. A mammoth event that unfolds once in 12 years, Maha Kumbh is both a religious celebration and a cultural festival. Held in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) in the state of Uttar Pradesh this year, the festival is now ongoing, having begun on January 13, 2025, on the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima. The 45-day event will come to a close on February 26, 2025, coinciding with Maha Shivaratri. Millions of Hindu pilgrims from India and abroad descend on Prayagraj to cleanse themselves of their sins and gain Moksha by taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam – the place where the sacred rivers, Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati meet. These sacred baths are called Shahi Snans.  Even foreigners come to experience this breathtaking spectacle of the largest religious gathering in the world, a soul-stirring display of devoti...

Arudra Darshan is a festival observed by Lord Shiva devotees in South India. It is dedicated to Nataraja and is celebrated in the Tamil month of Margazhi on the day of Pournami (full moon) coupled with Thiruvadirai Nakshatra. It is believed that Shiva performed the dance of bliss, the Ananda Tandava, and is called Arudra Darshan. It is also said that it is the longest night of the year. Arudra Darshan falls on January 13, 2025, with   the Arudra Nakskatram starting at 11:24 am on January 12 and ending at 10:38 am on January 13. Continue reading to know the significance of this festival.   What Is Arudra Darshan? Arudra is an important star (Nakshatra) in Hindu astrology and plays an important role in this festival. There are 27 stars in the Hindu calendar, and the Arudra star shines brightly when it coincides with the full moon day in the Margazi Tamil month. It is believed that Lord Shiva took the form of Nataraja and did the Ananda Tandava on this day, and hence, it is con...

Lord Vishnu is the Preserver Archetype in Hinduism. His task is to preserve Creation by ensuring that Dharma (righteousness) prevails in all the 3 worlds. Hence, whenever chaos and anarchy threaten to get the upper hand, he incarnates in some form or the other to set things right and reset the moral order. His incarnations are collectively called Dasavatharam . Vamana is the 5th avatar of Vishnu. The day of his appearance on earth is Vamana   Jayanti .   Vamana was also the first human form of Vishnu, coming after his fish, tortoise, boar, and half man-half lion avatars. According to Hindu mythology, he was born to Sage Kashyapa and his wife Aditi , who were also the parents of Lord Indra , the king of heaven. Vamana appeared during the Treta Yuga, one of the four epochs in Hinduism.   Vamana   Jayanti falls on Dwadashi   Tithi ' or the 12th day of Shukla   Paksha in Bhadrapada month (Aug-Sept). So, it is also called ' Vamana   Dwadashi .' In ...