5 things you should NOT eat during Pitru Paksha!
Food has its own significance in Pitru Paksha. Here are the foods that you should avoid cooking, consuming and offering to your ancestors during this period.
Sep 08, 2022, 17:19 PM IST
Mohini Ekadashi 2018: Tithi, Timings and Vidhi
It is believed that by observing a fast on this day and following rules and rituals, one can attain peace and serenity.
Apr 25, 2018, 11:57 AM IST
Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi 2018: Angarki Puja Vidhi, Tithi and Timings
In Hinduism, each day is dedicated to a God and Tuesday is often associated with Vighnaharta / Vinayaka / Ganapati /Ganesha.
Apr 02, 2018, 14:35 PM IST
Panguni Uthiram 2018: Know why this day is auspicious
The day is observed in the twelfth and the last month of the Tamil calendar known as Panguni when Uthiram Nakshatram (Uttara Phalguni) prevails.
Mar 30, 2018, 09:00 AM IST
Kamada Ekadashi: Vidhi, Tithi and Timings
By observing vrat or fasting on this day with true devotion and repentance, people can get rid of their sins.
Mar 27, 2018, 08:34 AM IST
Shravan 2017: Things to do in this auspicious month
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Shravan month also known as Savan or Sravana is observed by devotees across the country.
Jul 12, 2017, 09:23 AM IST
Vishu 2017: Celebrate Malayalam New Year in traditional style
On Vishu, people take the Kani Darshanam soon after waking up.
Apr 13, 2017, 12:27 PM IST
Bengali New Year 2017: Here’s how you can celebrate Shubho Nabo Borsho
Many people invite a priest to conduct a Ganesh-Lakshmi Puja at home to initiate new beginnings. Some businessmen also open a new book of accounts on this day.
Apr 11, 2017, 13:16 PM IST
Tamil New Year 2017: Here’s how you can celebrate Puttandu
New Year symbolises new beginning and hence Tamil people begin the day by looking at the Kani to embark upon a new journey with goodness in abundance.
Apr 11, 2017, 12:02 PM IST
Kartik Poornima or Dev Deepavali 2016: Here’s how it is celebrated
People begin the celebrations with a dip in the holy Ganga or any other water body.
Nov 14, 2016, 11:59 AM IST
Gear up for the festival of 'Baisakhi' in style!
Here's how to celebrate the harvest festival of 'Baisakhi'.
Apr 12, 2016, 16:39 PM IST
Ugadi 2016: Welcome the New Year with full fervour!
As per the Hindu calendar, today i.e April 8, 2016 happens to be the New Year in parts of the country. The festival is known by the name of Ugadi in Telugu and Kannada regions.
Apr 08, 2016, 11:05 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi greets nation on occasion of Hindu calendar New Year
The Hindu calendar New Year is being celebrated across the country today, marking the first day of spring season and New Year's Day of the traditional Hindu calendar based on the beginning of new moon.
Apr 08, 2016, 08:58 AM IST
Gudi Padwa 2016: Maharashtrians celebrate their New Year – Here’s how
On this day, Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya along with his consort Sita and brother Lakshama after defeating demon King Ravana in Lanka.
Apr 06, 2016, 16:22 PM IST
