Festivals
Shravan Maas (also called Savan maas) is one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is observed with deep devotion by Hindus across India and worldwide.… Read the rest
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Gayatri Jayanti is observed as the birth anniversary of Goddess Gayatri, the Goddess of Veda. Being the Goddess of all Veda, Goddess Gayatri is also known as Veda Mata. Gayatri is the personified form of the Gayatri Mantra, a popular hymn from Vedic texts.
Om Bhur Bhuvah Swaha
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya DDheemahi
Dhiyo Yo nah Prachodyat
She is also known as Savitri and Vedamata (mother of Vedas).… Read the rest
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Shani Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Lord Shani. It is also known as Shani Amavasya. Lord Shani is the son of Lord Surya and rules planet Saturn and weekday Saturday. Shani Jayanti is observed on Amavasya Tithi during Jyeshtha month.
Shani Jayanti coincides with Vat Savitri Vrat which is observed during Jyeshtha Amavasya in most North Indian states.… Read the rest
Mythology
When Lord Hanuman saved Shani Dev
Shani Dev or Saturn is one of the Navagraha (Nine Planets). Shani Dev is considered to be the strongest malefic and a stern teacher who represents patience, effort, endeavour, and endurance; and who brings restrictions and misfortunes. He also is the greatest purifier who cleanses one’s soul of bad karma.… Read the rest
E-Puja
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At SmartPuja.com, we understand the importance of staying in touch with one’s roots and present you with our Online E-Puja Services.… Read the rest
Festivals
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akti or Akha Teej, is an annual spring festival. It falls on the third tithi (lunar day) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Vaisakha. It is regionally observed as an auspicious day as it signifies the “third day of unending prosperity”.… Read the rest
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Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day during Chaitra month. Hanuman, who is also known as Vanara God, was born on this day and Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Hanuman. Lord Hanuman is one of the most important deities who are worshipped in Hinduism.… Read the rest
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Durga Puja
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके ।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
Most auspicious of all auspicious, Parvati, Who fulfills all desires|
Refuge of everything, Three-eyed, Devi(Parvati), Lakshmi, We salute you ||
This shloka describes the powers of Great Mother Durga. Shri Devi Durga is the mother of all powers and represents the oneness of Lakshmi and Parvati.… Read the rest
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Colours are a crucial aspect of daily life, specifically to often provide a break from monotony. When it concerns colours, there’s nothing nicer than enjoying Holi. It is a colourful Hindu occasion that symbolizes compassion, the arrival of spring, and the success of good over evil. Several mythologies or tales centring on Hiranyakashyap and Prahlad are related to Holi.… Read the rest
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Ganesha Jayanti is observed as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. As per the Hindu calendar, it is celebrated on Shukla Chaturthi during Magha lunar month and currently coincides with January and February months in the Gregorian calendar.
Ganesha Jayanti during Magha month is mainly observed in Maharashtra, Goa, and the coastal regions of Konkan.… Read the rest