| Elephant God of Hindu deities, God Ganesh is known by many different names. Each of these names having signifies attribute of the God Ganesh. Given here are 108 names of God Ganesh with their beautiful meaning.
Ganesha SMS Name : Meaning |
| 1. Om Akhurath Namaha : One who has Mouse as His Charioteer |
| 2. Om Alampata Namaha : Ever Eternal Lord |
| 3. Om Amit Namaha : Incomparable Lord |
| 4. Om Anantachidrupamayam Namaha : Infinite and Consciousness Personified |
| 5. Om Avaneesh Namaha : Lord of the whole World |
| 6. Om Avighna Namaha : Remover of Obstacles |
| 7. Om Balaganapati Namaha : Beloved and Lovable Child |
| 8. Om Bhalchandra Namaha : Moon-Crested Lord |
| 9. Om Bheema Namaha : Huge and Gigantic |
| 10. Om Bhupati Namaha : Lord of the Gods |
| 11. Om Bhuvanpati Namaha : God of the Gods |
| 12. Om Buddhinath Namaha : God of Wisdom |
| 13. Om Buddhipriya Namaha : Knowledge Bestower |
| 14. Om Buddhividhata Namaha : God of Knowledge |
| 15. Om Chaturbhuj Namaha : One who has Four Arms |
| 16. Om Devadeva Namaha : Lord of All Lords |
| 17. Om Devantakanashakarin Namaha : Destroyer of Evils and Asuras |
| 18. Om Devavrata Namaha : One who accepts all Penances |
| 19. Om Devendrashika Namaha : Protector of All Gods |
| 20. Om Dharmik Namaha : One who gives Charity |
| 21. Om Dhoomravarna Namaha : Smoke-Hued Lord |
| 22. Om Durja Namaha : Invincible Lord |
| 23. Om Dvaimatura Namaha : One who has two Mothers |
| 24. Om Ekaakshara Namaha : He of the Single Syllable |
| 25. Om Ekadanta Namaha : Single-Tusked Lord |
| 26. Om Ekadrishta Namaha : Single-Tusked Lord |
| 27. Om Eshanputra Namaha : Lord Shiva's Son |
| 28. Om Gadadhara Namaha : One who has The Mace as His Weapon |
| 29. Om Gajakarna Namaha : One who has Eyes like an Elephant |
| 30. Om Gajanana Namaha : Elephant-Faced Lord |
| 31. Om Gajananeti Namaha : Elephant-Faced Lord |
| 32. Om Gajavakra Namaha : Trunk of The Elephant |
| 33. Om Gajavaktra Namaha : One who has Mouth like an Elephant |
| 34. Om Ganadhakshya Namaha : Lord of All Ganas |
| 35. Om Ganadhyakshina Namaha : Leader of All The Celestial Bodies |
| 36. Om Ganapati Namaha : Lord of All Ganas |
| 37. Om Gaurisuta Namaha : The Son of Gauri (Parvati) |
| 38. Om Gunina Namaha : One who is The Master of All Virtues |
| 39. Om Haridra Namaha : One who is Golden Colored |
| 40. Om Heramba Namaha : Mother's Beloved Son |
| 41. Om Kapila Namaha : Yellowish-Brown Colored |
| 42. Om Kaveesha Namaha : Master of Poets |
| 43. Om Kriti Namaha : Lord of Music |
| 44. Om Kripalu Namaha : Merciful Lord |
| 45. Om Krishapingaksha Namaha : Yellowish-Brown Eyed |
| 46. Om Kshamakaram Namaha : Place of Forgiveness |
| 47. Om Kshipra Namaha : One who is easy to Appease |
| 48. Om Lambakarna Namaha : Large-Eared Lord |
| 49. Om Lambodara Namaha : The Huge Bellied Lord |
| 50. Om Mahabala Namaha : Enormously Strong Lord |
| 51. Om Mahaganapati Namaha : Omnipotent and Supreme Lord |
| 52. Om Maheshwaram Namaha : Lord of The Universe |
| 53. Om Mangalamurti Namaha : All Auspicious Lord |
| 54. Om Manomay Namaha : Winner of Hearts |
| 55. Om Mrityuanjaya Namaha : Conqueror of Death |
| 56. Om Mundakarama Namaha : Abode of Happiness |
| 57. Om Muktidaya Namaha : Bestower of Eternal Bliss |
| 58. Om Musikvahana Namaha : One who has Mouse as Charioteer |
| 59. Om Nadapratithishta Namaha : One who Appreciates and Loves Music |
| 60. Om Namasthetu Namaha : Vanquisher of All Evils and Vices and Sins |
| 61. Om Nandana Namaha : Lord Shiva's Son |
| 62. Om Nideeshwaram Namaha : Giver of Wealth and Treasures |
| 63. Om Omkara Namaha : One who has the Form of OM |
| 64. Om Pitambara Namaha : One who has Yellow-Colored Body |
| 65. Om Pramoda Namaha : Lord of All Abodes |
| 66. Om Prathameshwara Namaha : First Among All |
| 67. Om Purush Namaha : The Omnipotent Personality |
| 68. Om Rakta Namaha : One who has Red-Colored Body |
| 69. Om Rudrapriya Namaha : Beloved of Lord Shiva |
| 70. Om Sarvadevatman Namaha : Acceptor of All Celestial offerings |
| 71. Om Sarvasiddhanta Namaha : Bestower of Skills and Wisdom |
| 72. Om Sarvatman Namaha : Protector of The Universe |
| 73. Om Hambhavi Namaha : The Son of Parvati |
| 74. Om Shashivarnam Namaha : One who has a Moon like Complexion |
| 75. Om Shoorpakarna Namaha : Large-Eared Lord |
| 76. Om Shuban Namaha : All Auspicious Lord |
| 77. Om Shubhagunakanan Namaha : One who is The Master of All Virtues |
| 78. Om Shweta Namaha : One who is as Pure as the White Color |
| 79. Om Siddhidhata Namaha : Bestower of Success and Accomplishments |
| 80. Om Siddhipriya Namaha : Bestower of Wishes and Boons |
| 81. Om Siddhivinayaka Namaha : Bestower of Success |
| 82. Om Skandapurvaja Namaha : Elder Brother of Skanda (Lord Kartikeya) |
| 83. Om Sumukha Namaha : Auspicious Face |
| 84. Om Sureshwaram Namaha : Lord of All Lords |
| 85. Om Swaroop Namaha : Lover of Beauty |
| 86. Om Tarun Namaha : Ageless |
| 87. Om Uddanda Namaha : Nemesis of Evils and Vices |
| 88. Om Umaputra Namaha : The Son of Goddess Uma (Parvati) |
| 89. Om Vakratunda Namaha : Curved Trunk Lord |
| 90. Om Varaganapati Namaha : Bestower of Boons |
| 91. Om Varaprada Namaha : Granter of Wishes and Boons |
| 92. Om Varadavinayaka Namaha : Bestower of Success |
| 93. Om Veeraganapati Namaha : Heroic Lord |
| 94. Om Vidyavaridhi Namaha : God of Wisdom |
| 95. Om Vighnahara Namaha : Remover of Obstacles |
| 96. Om Vignaharta Namaha : Demolisher of Obstacles |
| 97. Om Vighnaraja Namaha : Lord of All Hindrances |
| 98. Om Vighnarajendra Namaha : Lord of All Obstacles |
| 99. Om Vighnavinashanaya Namaha : Destroyer of All Obstacles and Impediments |
| 100. Om Vigneshwara Namaha : Lord of All Obstacles |
| 101. Om Vikat Namaha : Huge and Gigantic |
| 102. Om Vinayaka Namaha : Lord of All |
| 103. Om Vishwamukha Namaha : Master of The Universe |
| 104. Om Vishwaraja Namaha : King of the World |
| 105. Om Yagnakaya Namaha : Acceptor of All Sacred and Sacrificial Offerings |
| 106. Om Yashaskaram Namaha : Bestower of Fame and Fortune |
| 107. Om Yashvasin Namaha : Beloved and Ever Popular Lord |
| 108. Om Yogadhipa Namaha : The Lord of Meditation |
108 Name Lord Ganesha, God Ganesh Name & Meaning
108 Name Lord Shiva, God Shiva Name & Meaning
Chief God of Hindu deities, Lord Shiva is known by many different names. Each of these names having signifies attribute of the God Shiva. Given here are 108 names of God Shiva with their beautiful meaning.
| Lord Siva SMS Om SHIVAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Auspicious One |
| Om MAHESHVARAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Great God Shiva |
| Om SHAMBHAVE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who exists for our happiness alone |
| Om PINAKINE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva, who guards the path of dharma |
| Om SHASHISHEKHARAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who wears the crescent moon in his hair |
| Om VAMADEVAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who is pleasing and auspicious in every way |
| Om VIRUPAKSHAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God of spotless form |
| Om KAPARDINE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord with thickly matted hair |
| Om NILALOHITAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God splendid as the red sun at daybreak |
| Om SHANKARAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the source of all prosperity |
| Om SHULAPANAYE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who carries a spear |
| Om KHATVANGINE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who carries a knurled club |
| Om VISHNUVALLABHAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva, who is dear to Lord Vishnu |
| Om SHIPIVISHTAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord whose form emits great rays of light |
| Om AMBIKANATHAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Ambika's Lord |
| Om SHRIKANTAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to he whose throat is shining blue |
| Om BHAKTAVATSALAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord who loves His devotees like new born calves |
| Om BHAVAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who is existence itself |
| Om SARVAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva who is all |
| Om TRILOKESHAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva who is the Lord of all the three worlds |
| Om SHITAKANTHAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the primal soul whose throat is deep blue |
| Om SHIVAPRIYAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the god who is dear to Shakti |
| Om UGRAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva whose presence is awesome and overwhelming |
| Om KAPALINE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God whose begging bowl is a human skull |
| Om KAMARAYE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva who conquers all passions |
| Om ANDHAKASURA SUDANAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord who killed the asura Andhaka |
| Om GANGADHARAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who holds the Ganges River in his hair |
| Om LALATAKSHAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord whose sport is creation |
| Om KALAKALAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva who is the death of death |
| Om KRIPANIDHAYE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who is the treasure of compassion |
| Om BHIMAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva whose strength is awesome |
| Om PARASHU HASTAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who wields an axe in his hands |
| Om MRIGAPANAYAE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord who looks after the soul in the wilderness |
| Om JATADHARAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva who bears a mass of matted hair |
| Om KAILASAVASINE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who abides on Mount Kailas |
| Om KAVACHINE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord who is wrapped in armor |
| Om KATHORAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva who causes all growth |
| Om TRIPURANTAKAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord who destroyed the three demonic cities |
| Om VRISHANKAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God whose emblem is a bull (Nandi) |
| Om VRISHABHARUDHAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva who rides a bull |
| Om BHASMODDHULITA VIGRAHAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord covered with holy ash |
| Om SAMAPRIYAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God exceedingly fond of hymns from the Sama Veda |
| Om SVARAMAYAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva who creates through sound |
| Om TRAYIMURTAYE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord who is worshiped in three forms |
| Om ANISHVARAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the undisputed Lord |
| Om SARVAGYAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who knows all things |
| Om PARAMATMANE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Supreme Self |
| Om SOMASURAGNI LOCHANAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the light of the eyes of Soma, Surya and Agni |
| Om HAVISHE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva who receives oblations of ghee |
| Om YAGYAMAYAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the architect of all sacrificial rites |
| Om SOMAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Moon-glow of the mystic's vision |
| Om PANCHAVAKTRAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God of the five activities |
| Om SADASHIVAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the eternally auspicious benevolent Shiva |
| Om VISHVESHVARAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the all-pervading ruler of the cosmos |
| Om VIRABHADRAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva the foremost of heroes |
| Om GANANATHAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God of the Ganas |
| Om PRAJAPATAYE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Creator |
| Om HIRANYARETASE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who emanates golden souls |
| Om DURDHARSHAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the unconquerable being |
| Om GIRISHAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the monarch of the holy mountain Kailas |
| Om GIRISHAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord of the Himalayas |
| Om ANAGHAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva who can inspire no fear |
| Om BUJANGABHUSHANAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord adorned with golden snakes |
| Om BHARGAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the foremost of rishis |
| Om GIRIDHANVANE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God whose weapon is a mountain |
| Om GIRIPRIYAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord who is fond of mountains |
| Om KRITTIVASASE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who wears clothes of hide |
| Om PURARATAYE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord who is thoroughly at home in the wilderness |
| Om BHAGAVATE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord of prosperity |
| Om PRAMATHADHIPAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who is served by goblins |
| Om MRITUNJAYAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the conqueror of death |
| Om SUKSHMATANAVE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the subtlest of the subtle |
| Om JAGADVYAPINE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva who fills the whole world |
| Om JAGADGURAVE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the guru of all the worlds |
| Om VYOMAKESHAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God whose hair is the spreading sky above |
| Om MAHASENAJANAKAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the origin of Mahasena |
| Om CHARUVIKRAMAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva, the guardian of wandering pilgrims |
| Om RUDRAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord who is fit to be praised |
| Om BHUTAPATAYE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the source of living creatures, including the Bhutas, or ghostly creatures |
| Om STHANAVE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the firm and immovable deity |
| Om AHIRBUDHNYAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord who waits for the sleeping kundalini |
| Om DIGAMBARAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva whose robes is the cosmos |
| Om ASHTAMURTAYE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord who has eight forms |
| Om ANEKATMANE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who is the one soul |
| Om SATVIKAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord of boundless energy |
| Om SHUDDHA VIGRAHAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to him who is free of all doubt and dissension |
| Om SHASHVATAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva, endless and eternal |
| Om KHANDAPARASHAVE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who cuts through the mind's despair |
| Om AJAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the instigator of all that occurs |
| Om PAPAVIMOCHAKAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord who releases all fetters |
| Om MRIDAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord who shows only mercy |
| Om PASHUPATAYE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the ruler of all evolving souls, the animals |
| Om DEVAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the foremost of devas, demigods |
| Om MAHADEVAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the greatest of the gods |
| Om AVYAYAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the one never subject to change |
| Om HARAYE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva who dissolves all bondage |
| Om PASHUDANTABHIDE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the one who punished Pushan |
| Om AVYAGRAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord who is steady and unwavering |
| Om DAKSHADHVARAHARAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the destroyer of Daksha's conceited sacrifice |
| Om HARAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord who withdraws the cosmos |
| Om BHAGANETRABHIDE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva who taught Bhaga to see more clearly |
| Om AVYAKTAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to Shiva who is subtle and unseen |
| Om SAHASRAKSHAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord of limitless forms |
| Om SAHASRAPADE Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who is standing and walking everywhere |
| Om APAVARGAPRADAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the Lord who gives and takes all things |
| Om ANANTAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the God who is unending |
| Om TARAKAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the great liberator of mankind |
| Om PARAMESHVARAYA Namaha |
| Meaning: Obeisance’s to the great God |
Top 30 Hindu Festivals & Holidays Calendar 2012
Hinduism is often illustrated as a religion of fasts and festivals. Here's a month-wise list of Hindu Festivals and religious event, occasions for Year 2012.
Top 4 January Month Hindu Festival
Lohri: Friday, 13-01-2012
Makarsankranti / Pongal / Tamil New Year / Magha Bihu: Saturday , 14-01-2012
Indian Republic Day: Thursday, 26-01-2012
Vasant Panchami / Saraswati Puja: Saturday, 28-01/2012
February Month Hinduism Religious Event
Maha Shivaratri: Monday, 20-02-2012
March Month Indian Festivals
Holi: thursday, 08-03-2012
Telugu New Year/ Ugadi / Gudi Padwa/ Cheti Chand: Friday, 23-03-2012
April Month Indian Holidays Event
Ramanavami: Sunday, 01-04-2012
Mahavir Jayanti: Saturday, 16-04-2012
Hanuman Jayanti: Friday, 06-04-2012
Baisakhi / Vishu: Friday, 13-04-2012
Bengali New Year / Bohag Bihu: Saturday, 14-04-2012
Akshaya Tritiya: Tuesday, 24-04-2012
May Month Religious Occasions India
Buddha Purnima / Vaisakhi Purnima: Saturday, 05-05-2012
Ganga Dashami / Dussehra: Thurday, 31-05-2012
June Month Hindu Dharma Festivals
Rath Yatra: Thursday, 21-06-2012
July Month Hindu People Festivals
Guru Purnima / Asadha Purnima: Tuesday, 03-07-2012
August Month Indian Festivals
Raksha-Bandhan: Thursday, 02-08-2012
Krishna Janmashtami: Friday, 10-08-2012
Indian Independence Day: wednesday, 15-08-2012
Onam: Wednesday, 29-08-2012
September Month Indian Holidays
Pitr-Paksha begins: Sunday, 30-09-2012
Vishwakarma Puja: Monday, 17-09-2012
Ganesh/Vinayak Chaturthi: Wednesday, 19-09-2012
Navaratri ends: Sunday, 27-09-2012
Vijaya Dashami/Dusshera: Monday, 28-09-2012
Pitr-Paksha ends: Sunday, 30-09-2012
October Month Hindu Utsav
Gandhi Jayanti: Friday, 02-10-2012
Valmiki Jayanti: Wednesday, 29-10-2012
Shikshak Divas / Teacher's Day: Friday, 05-10-2012
Mahalaya: Monday, 15-10-2012
Navaratri begins: Tuesday, 16-10-2012
Durga Puja begins (Maha Saptami): Saturday, 20-10-2012
November Month Hindu Religious Festival Events
Karwa Chauth: Friday, 02-11-2012
Dhanteras: Sunday, 11-11-2012
Chhoti Diwali: Monday, 12-11-2012
Diwali: Tuesday, 13-11-2012
Kali Puja: Tuesday, 13-11-2012
Naraka Chaturdasi: Tuesday,13-11-2012
Vikram New Year 2069: Wednesday, 14-11-2012
Lakshmi Puja / Sharad Purnima: Wednesday, 14-11-2012
Bhai Dooj / Bhai Phota / Bhav-Bij: Thursday, 15-11-2012
Govardhan Puja: Thurday, 15-11-2012
Chhat Puja: Saturday, 19-11-2012
Guru Nanak Jayanti: Wednesday, 28-11-2012
December Month Hindu Religious Festival Events
Christmas : Tuesday, 25-12-12
Top 4 January Month Hindu Festival
Lohri: Friday, 13-01-2012
Makarsankranti / Pongal / Tamil New Year / Magha Bihu: Saturday , 14-01-2012
Indian Republic Day: Thursday, 26-01-2012
Vasant Panchami / Saraswati Puja: Saturday, 28-01/2012
February Month Hinduism Religious Event
Maha Shivaratri: Monday, 20-02-2012
March Month Indian Festivals
Holi: thursday, 08-03-2012
Telugu New Year/ Ugadi / Gudi Padwa/ Cheti Chand: Friday, 23-03-2012
April Month Indian Holidays Event
Ramanavami: Sunday, 01-04-2012
Mahavir Jayanti: Saturday, 16-04-2012
Hanuman Jayanti: Friday, 06-04-2012
Baisakhi / Vishu: Friday, 13-04-2012
Bengali New Year / Bohag Bihu: Saturday, 14-04-2012
Akshaya Tritiya: Tuesday, 24-04-2012
May Month Religious Occasions India
Buddha Purnima / Vaisakhi Purnima: Saturday, 05-05-2012
Ganga Dashami / Dussehra: Thurday, 31-05-2012
June Month Hindu Dharma Festivals
Rath Yatra: Thursday, 21-06-2012
July Month Hindu People Festivals
Guru Purnima / Asadha Purnima: Tuesday, 03-07-2012
August Month Indian Festivals
Raksha-Bandhan: Thursday, 02-08-2012
Krishna Janmashtami: Friday, 10-08-2012
Indian Independence Day: wednesday, 15-08-2012
Onam: Wednesday, 29-08-2012
September Month Indian Holidays
Pitr-Paksha begins: Sunday, 30-09-2012
Vishwakarma Puja: Monday, 17-09-2012
Ganesh/Vinayak Chaturthi: Wednesday, 19-09-2012
Navaratri ends: Sunday, 27-09-2012
Vijaya Dashami/Dusshera: Monday, 28-09-2012
Pitr-Paksha ends: Sunday, 30-09-2012
October Month Hindu Utsav
Gandhi Jayanti: Friday, 02-10-2012
Valmiki Jayanti: Wednesday, 29-10-2012
Shikshak Divas / Teacher's Day: Friday, 05-10-2012
Mahalaya: Monday, 15-10-2012
Navaratri begins: Tuesday, 16-10-2012
Durga Puja begins (Maha Saptami): Saturday, 20-10-2012
November Month Hindu Religious Festival Events
Karwa Chauth: Friday, 02-11-2012
Dhanteras: Sunday, 11-11-2012
Chhoti Diwali: Monday, 12-11-2012
Diwali: Tuesday, 13-11-2012
Kali Puja: Tuesday, 13-11-2012
Naraka Chaturdasi: Tuesday,13-11-2012
Vikram New Year 2069: Wednesday, 14-11-2012
Lakshmi Puja / Sharad Purnima: Wednesday, 14-11-2012
Bhai Dooj / Bhai Phota / Bhav-Bij: Thursday, 15-11-2012
Govardhan Puja: Thurday, 15-11-2012
Chhat Puja: Saturday, 19-11-2012
Guru Nanak Jayanti: Wednesday, 28-11-2012
December Month Hindu Religious Festival Events
Christmas : Tuesday, 25-12-12
Janmashtmi 2011 - Hindu Festival Dahi Handi
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Hindu Festival Janmashtami ( Dahi Handi Event )
A widespread Hindu festival, Janmashtami is a festival that is observed not only in India but, all over the world.
Janmashtami is the festival of joy and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and passion by the Hindu people.. According to the mythological tale, God Sri Krishna is assumed to have made his celestial appearance at midnight, in the 28th year of Dwapur Yug. It generally falls in the month of August or September every year, which is also the apex of the rainy season in India. Krishna Janmashtami is known by many other names such as Krishnasthami, Gokulashtami, and Srijayanti. Mathura which is the birthplace of Lord shri Krishna observers a impressive celebration every year on the occasion of Janmashtami. The place is engulfed with not only Indian believers but, also foreign visitors from whole of the world. They watch with great interest the whole method of celebrating Janmashtami.They took knee interest in each and every procedure.
Procedure of the Shri Krishna Janmashtmi Celebration:
The celebrations of Janmashtmi takes place only at the midnight of Krishnashtami as the birth Sri Krishna took place on the combining point of both the days. Lot of mantras, arti, bhajans takes place and the rocking the cradle of Lord is done as a sign of his arrival. His statue is then bathed with milk, ghee, honey and Gangajal. He is also offered ‘bhog’ i.e. all the delicious ‘satvik’ (pure) food item that have been prepared by devotees all day long. Later all this is circulated amongst the devotees as ‘prasada’. It is the time when hindu devotees open their fast by consuming the holy prasada.
Story ( Legend ) Of Janmashtami
Janmashtami is related with great ancient significance and according to a popular fablethestory,runs as follows:
When the Gods could no longer bear the disloyal impact of Kans’ (the cruel king of Mathura) cruelty they decided to teach him a lesson. In a dream Kans was told that his sinful reign and life would be bought to an end by his sister Devaki’s son. Fear clasps him and made him imprisoned Devaki and her husband so that he could kill all the sons born to Devaki. It was during her imprisonment that Devaki bore six sons but, none could be released from the treacherous holds of Kans. However, on the birth of Devaki seventh son i.e. Lord Shri Krishna, Devaki managed to find a way out of the prison with the child. Eventually, Lord Krishna kills Kans and saves Mathura from the control of the wicked King.
Since then Janmashtami was celebrated every year to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Krishna. Herein lies the consequence of Janmashtami. Lord Shree Krishna symbolizes the good over evil. It is said that he was born to free the earth from all the fundamental evils and wizards. Shree Krishna is believed to be the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu.
Rituals And Celebrations of Dahi Handi:
Since Mathura is the birthplace of God Krishna, people from all over visit this spiritual place to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami. Preparation for this holy festival starts before so many months On this day the temples and homes are decorated and lightened to bring in the desired crux of the joyous occasion. The Lord’s statue is bathed and then rocked in a decorated cradle by all the devotees. This is considered to be a good presage. Devotees of Lord Krishna usually fast the whole day and break their fast at midnight. That was the time when Lord Krishna is thought to have taken his birth. Songs, bhajans,mantras and hymns are recited in jollity and they are accompanied by dance and dramas. Since Lord Krishna was an passionate lover of sweet and milk made products, devotees prepared sweets like singharekipoori,, kheerpedha, gulabjamun, shrikhand, gopalkala and celebrate the occasion with great spirit.
When is Krishna Janmashtami come ?
Janmashtami is not celebratedon one day in all parts ofIndia and this is due to the various regional calendars and the various calculations in the time of the birth of Krishna.
At some places Janmashtami is marked on 21stAugust 2011 (sunday) and on some places it is celebrated on 22ndAugust 2011 (monday)
In 2011, Sri Krishna Jayanti is marked on August 21 in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and is some parts of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. In North India, it is marked on August 22. The Smarta Tradition observes the festival on August 21 and the Vaishnava Tradition on August 22.
Something more about Lord Shree Krishna
Shri Krishna is today one of the most widely respected and most prevalent of all Hindu Gods. Sri Krishna is adored as the eighth personification or avatar of Lord Vishnu. Shree Krishna is also worshipped as a great god in his own right by numerous divisions around the world.
In North India, Shree Krishna Janmashtami is observed eight days after the full moon day in Hindi month Bhadrapada (August – September). In South India, the festival is observed on the eighth day after full moon in the month of Shravan (August – September).
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Sitala Saptami Festival
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Kevda Teej Vrat is an important festival performed by Hindu women. The ritual is dedicated to the Goddess Parvati and is observed in many states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra ,etc. In some places, the teej fast is a three day affair but nowadays most of the women only observe the Vrat on a single day that is on teej.
In 2011, Hartalika Teej Vrat is on August 31(Wednesday).
This festivai is observed as Swarna Gowri Vratam in South India. In Nepal, this Kevda Teej is of great significance and is observed for three days and ends with the Rishi Panchami pooja.It is also known as Hartalika.
In this Festival women offer pooja to lord Shiva. They offer a flower named Kevda to lord Shiva.They worship both lord Shiva and Godess Parvati
By observing the ceremony, unmarried women believe that they will get a husband like Lord Shiva. Married women believe that they will be blessed with a good family life.
Hindu Kevda Teej Fast:
According to Hindu belief, Shiva took no notice of the love of Parvati for very long time as he was haunted by the death of Sati. To get the attention of Lord Shiva,Godess Parvati performed several harshness on the Himalayas for several years. Some Puranas indicate that Goddess Parvati did repentance for 16 years and survived on grass and fruits. Finally, at the end by getting impressed by Godess Parvati Shiva acknowledged Godess Parvati’s devotion and love and agreed to marry her.
Women observe Hartalika Teej Vrat in remembrance of Parvati’s deep termination to win over her love. It is believed that Goddess Parvati will be blessful with those women who observe the Vrat or the fast. There are several regional variations in the Hartalika Teej Vrat mythology. But the summation is the same.
Even today, many married women and young girls observe ‘nirjala vrata’ (severe fasting even without water). A grand banguet is held after the fast in all houses.
Offering Hartalika Pooja:
On the day, women wear Red or Green coloured clothes and bangles which signify luck.They dress up very beautifully.They wear lots of ornaments and offer pooja. Fresh fruits,flowers and green vegetables are offered to Godess Parvati and similarly along with fruits, vegetables,flowers,a special flower of Kevda is offered to Lord Shiva. Rice patolis, sweets and various dishes are prepared on this day. Dishes made out of coconut are a specialty.
When is rakhi ? 2011
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When is rakhi ?
Raksha Bandhan is a famous ritual in Hindu Religion. Raksha Bandhan celebrates brother and sister relationship. Raksha Bandhan Festival 2011 date is Aug 13th. On Rakhi day, the sister ties ‘Rakhi’ on her brother and who pledge to protect her from any danger. Raksha Bandhan Festival, also known as Rakhi Festival, is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) in Shravan month ( GOD SHIVA MONTH).
‘Raksha’ means protection, and ‘Bandhan’ here means to tie. On Raksha Bandhan, sisters tie Rakhi, a bracelet made of thread of different colors, on their brothers' hands. When a girl or woman ties a Rakhi around the hand of a boy or man it means he will protect her from all dangers. On this brothers also gives some gifts or money to her sister.
Raksha Bandhan is a famous ritual in Hindu Religion. Raksha Bandhan celebrates brother and sister relationship. Raksha Bandhan Festival 2011 date is Aug 13th. On Rakhi day, the sister ties ‘Rakhi’ on her brother and who pledge to protect her from any danger. Raksha Bandhan Festival, also known as Rakhi Festival, is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) in Shravan month ( GOD SHIVA MONTH).
‘Raksha’ means protection, and ‘Bandhan’ here means to tie. On Raksha Bandhan, sisters tie Rakhi, a bracelet made of thread of different colors, on their brothers' hands. When a girl or woman ties a Rakhi around the hand of a boy or man it means he will protect her from all dangers. On this brothers also gives some gifts or money to her sister.
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Vat Savitri Vrat Puja
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Vat Savitri Vrat Puja or Vat Savithri Poornima is a fasting festival observed by Hindu married women in many states of India. Vat Savitri vrat is a fasting ritual observed by women for health and long life of their husbands. This Vrat is come in the Month of June-July. Many people observe this ritual on Amavasya while many people observe this on Poornima. So that, Vat Savitri Vrat also know as Vat Savitri Poornima. In 2010 Year, Vat Savitri Puja come on 12th June and 25th June.
Why Indian Women Observed Vat Savitri Vrat ?
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Vat Savitri is related to the story of Princess Savitri. Savitri was the beautiful daughter of King Ashwapati. Savitri was very beautiful and innocent. To discover bridegroom for herself, Savitri went to jungle, where knowledgeable live in ashrams. In forest, Savitri fell in love with Satyavan. Satyavan was a prince living in separate with his blind father Dyumatsen.
When Savitri astrologers told her about Satyavan that he is intended to die within a year, she was shocked. After that Savitri would not step back and marry with Satyavan. As a faithful wife and daughter in-law Savitri took all pains to take care of her husband and his father Dyumatsen, She left the palace an lived in the jungle.
Exactly after one year, One day while Satyawaan cutting wood in the forest Satyawaan head reeled he fell down from the Vad tree (Banyana tree) and then Satyawaan die on the lap of Savitri. At this moment the god of death Yamaraj came to grab Satyawaan’s life. Savitri was Pativrata woman. Savitri deeply hurt pleaded and stopped death of god Yamaraj not to take away a life of her husband Satyawaan.
Savitri also told that she will also die if Yamraj take life of Satyawaan. After Seeing Savitri’s devotion towards her husband, Yamaraj was extremely moved. The god of death Yamaraj returned the life of Satyavan and both lived joyfully thereafter.
Vat Savitri vrat is fasting observed for 1 days. Some women observed fasting for one day or some women fasting for 3 days. Early in the morning women take purificatory bath, wear new cloths, new bangles, apply sindoor (vermilion) on the fore-head and observe fasting. Women together at the nearest banyan trees (Vad tree, Peepal tree). They tie red threads around the banyan tree (Peepal tree) and pray for long life of their husband. Hindu Women also offering fruits and flowers to the banyan tree.
Indian Women also read “Savatri Katha” in the evening and do ritual worship (puja). After that women eat with water. At the end of the vrat, Indian women bow down to their husbands and also take blessings of elderly people in the home.
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