Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is a very auspicious festival for both Hindus and Jains. Any auspicious venture which is started on this day will be free of all negative influences. This day is free from all bad effects.
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman is an example of the perfect shishya or disciple – totally focused, hardworking, determined, brilliant, yet humble. He never flaunted his brilliance and scholarship but always sat at the feet of his Lord – Rama, ever the humble servant.
Chitra Pournami
This day is said to be the birthday of Chitragupta, the assistant of Yama, the Lord of Death. He is the one who keeps a very secret account of all the good and bad karmas of every single person in the world. He does not miss anything either good or bad that the person has either thought or done.
Vishu - Kerala New Year
The Kerala New Year is known as Vishu. In North Bharat this is known as Vaisakhi.
Sri Rama Navami
Sri Rama Navami is celebrated all over the world by Hindus as the birthday of Sri Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, scion of the Solar Dynasty, pinnacle of human perfection.
Gudi Padwa and Ugadi
The Hindu New Year is celebrated in Hinduism with the advent of spring when the Earth celebrates Her New Year and flowers start blooming and new crops are sown.
Nava Durgas
We worship the goddess in her nine forms which have a close connection with the phases of the moon.
The history, meaning and significance of Holi – the festival of colours
Holi is one of the oldest festivals in Bharat. It is a two-day festival and signifies the victory of good over evil.
Sri Rama Lingam Caves
One of the most spectacular places we went to on our visit to Kolhapur is known as the Sri Rama Lingam caves.
Mahashivaratri
On the night of Mahashivaratri, the planet is tilted in exactly the right angle for people living in the northern hemisphere of the world to feel an upsurge of energy.
Vasanta Panchami
The festival of Vasanta Panchami is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom. She is said to have been born on this day.
Jyotiba Mandir
The Kedarnath Shivling is associated with Jyotiba. It is said that Shiva and Surya are merged into Jyotiba.
Uttaryanam
Uttarayanam marks the daytime of the gods or devas. Auspicious occasions are celebrated during Uttarayanam since the gods are awake and presiding over the functions.
Pongol
Pongal is one of the major festivals of South India. This festival is celebrated for a period of four days beginning with the day before Makara Sankranti.
Kolhapur Mahalakshmi
Most people run after Lakshmi who is said to be the giver of wealth and fortune. However, I always tell everyone that Mahalakshmi runs after those who worship her Lord, Vishnu.
Kartika Deepam
It is aptly stated that taking the vow of Kartika Purnima provides us with all the goals of life - dharma, artha, kama and moksha.
Skanda Shasti
The Story of Skanda Shasti is the story of the birth of Skanda or Kumara and the fulfilment of the purpose of his divine incarnation.
Chhath Puja
Chhath is an ancient festival that has its origin in the Vedas and used to be celebrated all over Bharat at one time.
The meaning and significance of Diwali
Diwali is one of the festivals of India which is celebrated all over India in all the States. The word itself is a condensed form of the word Deepaavali which means a row of lights.
Karva Chauth
The festival of Karva Chauth or Karak Chaturti, is exclusive to the women of the north and north-western states of Bharat. There is a particular reason for this.
The Bhagavad Gita Series
Listen to Mataji’s most recent discourse on the ever relevant dialogue between man and his maker.
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