Sunday, October 20, 2013

Diwali 2013 - A Five day Celebration

Diwali, an important festival for the Hindus is celebrated throughout India at the New Moon or the waning Moon, on the fifteenth day of the auspicious month of Kartika, which is on 3rd Nov 2013.
It is a festival that is celebrated by Indians spread around the world with much joy and fun-fare. The celebration of Diwali is spread over a period of five days. The festivals celebrated on the event of Diwali are Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Diwali, Govardhan Pooja and Bhai Dooj. 

The date for Dhanteras in 2013 is 1st November which is the day of Kartik Krishna Trayodashi. The Muhurat of worship on Dhanteras will start in the evening in the Pradosh Kaal. From evening people can dedicate their prayers to Yam and Shri Kuber to faithfully complete the rituals of Dhanteras. Dhanteras is widely known for buying gold, utensils, steel and different things. 

Lakshmi Puja should be done during Pradosh Kaal which starts after sunset and approximately lasts for 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Lakshmi Puja Muhurta = 18:12 to 18:19
Pradosh Kaal = 17:30 to 20:08

Amavasya Tithi Begins = 20:12 on 2/Nov/2013
Amavasya Tithi Ends = 18:19 on 3/Nov/2013

Diwali is a festival that is dynamic in nature, in the sense it occurs on various days in each year. The word Diwali comes from the Sankrit word "deepavali" meaning a "garland of lamps".

Like most of the Indian festivals, Diwali has an astrological connection with strong Vedic fundamentals. It marks the transition into a new lunar year. This is a seasonal festival related to the harvest season as well. The planetary positions on the day of Diwali is such that it confers wealth and prosperity on all individuals. 

During Diwali period, the luminaries Sun and Moon are in conjunction (0deg). This is a highly harmonious position in mundane astrology.  

During Diwali, the Sun God, Hanuman, Goddess Lakshmi and God Ganesha are worshipped fervently. It is believed that these Gods shall confer riches, health and prosperity on all during the festive period.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Navratri Dates 2013 in October - 5th to 13th October 2013

Navratri Dates 2013 in October are from " 5th to 13th October 2013 "

Like earlier this time again Navratri is for 8 days rather than routine 9 days Navratri.

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Navratri 2013  is Only for 8 DAYS , 3rd and 4th are together on 7th )
Navratri Day 1 – October 5, 2013 – Ghatsthapana 
Navratri Day 2 – October 6, 2013 – Chandra Darshan 
Navratri Day 3 – October 7, 2013 – Sindoor Tritiya
Navratri Day 4 – October 7, 2013 – Varad Vinayak Chaturthi and Lalit Panchami 
Navratri Day 5 – October 8, 2013 – Upang Lalita Vrat 
Navratri Day 6 – October 9, 2013 – Saraswati Awahan in some regions 
Navratri Day 7 – October 10, 2013 – Saraswati Pooja - Maha Lakshmi Pooja
Navratri Day 8 – October 11, 2013 – Saraswati Pooja ends – Mahashtami - Annapurna Parikrama 
Navratri Day 9 – October 12, 2013 – Saraswati Visarjan – Maha Navami

On 10th day of Navratri is called “Vijaya Dashami”.Navratri Dussehra Date - 13th October
Navratri Dussehra Day   - Sunday

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