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Pohela (month)
Pwanhelā (Nepal Bhasa: 𑐥𑑂𑐰𑑃𑐴𑐾𑐮𑐵, प्वँहेला) is the third month in the Nepal Era calendar, the national lunar calendar of Nepal. The month corresponds to Pausha (पौष) in the Hindu lunar calendar and roughly matches January in the Gregorian calendar. Pwanhelā begins with the new moon and the full moon falls on the 15th of the lunar month. The month is divided into the bright and dark fortnights which are known as Pwanhelā Thwa (पोहेला थ्व) and Pwanhelā Gā (पोहेला गा) respectively. The sacred bathing festival of White Machindranath, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, is held on the 8th day of the bright fortnight at the courtyard of Jana Baha in Kathmandu. On the full moon day known as Paush Purnimā, which is celebrated as Milā Punhi (मिला पुन्हि) in Nepal Mandala, the procession of the deity Changu Narayan is held in Kathmandu. The month-long Swasthani sacred story reciting festiva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sankhu Fasting
Sankhu (साखु) (alternative name: Sakwa (Nepal Bhasa: सक्व)) is the ancient Newar town located in the north-eastern corner of Kathmandu Valley which is about 17 km from the city center of Kathmandu. Sankhu was formerly divided into three Village Development Committee, namely, Pukhulachhi, Suntol and Bajrayogini. Recently the town of Sankhu has been declared as Shankharapur Municipality merging three above-mentioned VDCs and other neighbouring VDCs. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 4333 living in 928 individual households. Sankhu lies between river Salinakhu (also Salinadi) in east and Asakhu in the west. It is believed that the name ''Sakwa'' has two parts- Kvay (Meaning Tibet) and Samde (Meaning Below), in total it means a town below Tibet. Sankhu is also known as Shankharapur for its famous ancient Sankha-shaped town structure. This place is also known as the Eighty Siddhas, because there are four of five caves where the siddhas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swasthani
Shree Swasthani is a Hindu goddess (Parameshwari) and is responsible for the good fortune, welfare and Power. She is mostly worshipped in Nepal in the holy month from poush Shukla purnima to magh Shukla purnima with dedicated rituals. Following such ritutals within this holy month brought many wishes to be fruitful for many. Through the reciting of story, we can find out the changes in fate provided by Goddess in the lives of several persons. But there are moluch more people who worships and have been satisfied by her blessings. She is a mother who loves you so much that, she will not take you go wrong path no matter the steps she takes for so. Original Newa version The original Newa version is very different from Swasthani written in Nepali language. People in the town of Sakwo have handwritten documents of Swasthani in the Nepal Bhasa. Swasthani Brata Katha Swasthani Brata Katha is a Hindu tale recited every day for a month, which mostly falls in January and February. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dwadashi
Dwadashi (also Dvādaśi, Dwadasi or Dhuvadasi) ( Sanskrit for Twelve) is the twelfth lunar day ( Tithi) of the ''shukla'' (bright) or ''krishna'' (dark) fortnight, or Paksha, of every lunar month in the Hindu calendar. Dwadashi is especially suitable for the worship of the sacred Tulasi tree (Tulasi stava of srishti khanda of Padma Purana), much like Ekadashi is especially suitable for the worship of Vishnu. In fact, the Ekadashi fast is a three-day fast, starting on Dashami and concluding on Dwadashi. The saint poet Annamacharya died on Phalguna Bahula (Krishna) Dwadasi (12th day after full moon) in the year Dhundhubhi, on 4 April 1503 after living for 95 years. Celebrations on Dwadashi Dwadashi Tithis have various other religious observances throughout the year. Kurma Dwadashi is dedicated to the worship of Kurma, the second Avatar of Vishnu. Govinda Dwadashi or Narasimha Dwadashi, which falls in the month of Phalguna celebrates the Narasimha Avatar of Vishnu, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ekadashi
Ekadashi () is the eleventh lunar day ('' tithi'') of each of the two lunar phases which occur in an Vedic calendar month - the '' Shukla Pakṣa'' (the period of the brightening moon also known as the waxing phase) and the ''Kṛṣṇa Pakṣa'' (the period of the fading moon also known as the waning phase) It is according to the Vedic medical texts of Ayurveda and is mentioned in detail in many original treatises such as Charaka Samhita and Susruta Samhita. In Sanatana Dharma, Ekadashi holds great importance. Ekadashi is favourite tithi of Krishna and devotees observe "upvas" to be closer to Krishna. In Nepal and India, Ekadashi is considered a day to cleanse the body, aid repair and rejuvenation and is usually observed by partial or complete fast. High protein and carbohydrate-containing foods such as beans and grains are not consumed by observant people during the fast as it is a day to cleanse the body. Instead, only fruit, vegetables, and milk products are eate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dashami
Dashami is the Sanskrit word for "ten", and is the tenth day in the lunar fortnight (''Paksha'') of the Hindu calendar The Hindu calendar, Panchanga () or Panjika is one of various lunisolar calendars that are traditionally used in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, with further regional variations for social and Hindu religious purposes. They adopt a s .... Each month has two Dashami days, being the tenth day of the "bright" (''Shukla'') and of the "dark" (''Krishna'') fortnights respectively. Thus Dashami occurs on the tenth and the twenty-fifth day of each month. Festivals Dashami is a very important day in the Hindu festival of Dashain, or Navrati, when it is known as Vijayadashami. Some people fast while others eat with their visiting relatives. References * Hindu calendar 10 {{hindu-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Navami
Navami is the Sanskrit word for "nine", and is the ninth day in the lunar fortnight (''Paksha'') of the Hindu calendar. Each month has two Navami days, being the ninth day of the "bright" (''Shukla'') and of the "dark" (''Krishna'') fortnights respectively. Thus Navami occurs on the ninth and the twenty-fourth day of each month. Festivals * Sri Rama Navami is a Hindu festival, celebrating of the birth of Sri Rama. It is celebrated on ''Navami'' of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. * Sita Navami is a Hindu festival, celebrating the birth of Devi Sita. It is celebrated on ''Navami'' of ''Shukla Paksha'' of Vaishakh month. * Swaminarayan Jayanti is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Swaminarayan. It is celebrated in Chaitra month on the ninth day which actually falls onto Sri Rama Navami. * Maha navami (the Great Ninth Day) is part of Navaratri celebrations. ''Sharad Navaratri'' is the most important of the Navratris, and is celebrated during Sharad Ritu. Ayudha Puja or Ast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashtami
Ashtami (अष्टमी ''aṣṭamī'') is the eighth day ( Tithi) of Hindu lunar calendar. Festivals Krishna Janmashtami Krishna Janmashtami or Gokul Ashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, an avatar of Hindu deity Vishnu. Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the Ashtami tithi, the eighth day of the dark half or Krishna Paksha of the month of Bhaadra in the Hindu calendar, when the Rohini Nakshatra is ascendant. Rasa lila or dramatic enactments of the life of Krishna are a special feature in regions of Mathura, and Vrindavan, Nalbari and regions following Vaishnavism in Manipur. Radhashtami Radhashtami or ''Radha Jayanti'' is the Hindu festival celebrating the appearance day of Goddess Radha, avatar of Lakshmi. The festival is celebrated annually on the eighth day of Bhadra month of bright moon. On this day, devotees keep fast, sing glories, dance and enact the divine pastimes of Goddess Radha. Trilochan Ashtami Trilochana Ashtami or Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saptami
Saptami is the seventh day (tithi) of the fortnight (paksha) in Hindu lunar calendar. Festivals * Ratha Saptami: Lord Vishnu in his form as Surya is usually worshiped on this day. Usually, Rathasapthami begins in households with a purification bath by holding a few bilva leaves on one's head while bathing and chanting a verse that is supposed to invoke the benevolence of the Lord in all that one takes up the rest of the year. It also involves doing a puja with the ritual 'Naivedyam', flowers and fruits. Navratri Day 7 The 7 Day of Navratri Kalaratri Puja takes place. * This day is also known as Surya Jayanthi because it celebrates the power of the Sun God who is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. * Birthday of Jalaram Bapa falls on Saptami Shukla paksha Paksha (also known as ''pakṣa''; sa, पक्ष, Nepal Bhasa: ''thwa'' and ''gа̄''; ) refers to a fortnight or a lunar phase in a month of the Hindu lunar calendar. Literally meaning "side", a paksha is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shashti
Shashthi (Sanskrit: षष्ठी, ) also referred to as Chhath is the sixth day or tithi of a Paksha or fourteen-day phase of the moon. The word comes from the Sanskrit cardinal ''ṣaṣ'' (six), whence the ordinal number (linguistics) ''ṣaṣṭha'' (sixth), fem. ''ṣaṣṭhī'' (days of the paksha are feminine gender). The sixth tithi, especially in the waxing period (''shuklapaksha''), is important in several rituals including: * Durga Puja (September–October, east India, Bengal) * Sitalsasthi (May–June, Orissa, neighbouring regions) * Skanda (Kandha) Shashti or Subramanya Shashti (November–December, south India, Tamil Nadu) * Chandra Shashti (''Channan Chhath''): It is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Shahsti of Bhadrapada month. It is quite popular among Dogra community of Jammu division. The day is celebrated as birthday of Bhagwan Balarama and hence also called ''Balram Chhath'' or ''Baldev Chhath.'' * Surya Shashti (Chhath), a major sun-worshiping day of Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panchami
Panchami is the fifth day (tithi) of the fortnight (paksha) in Hindu lunar calendar. Festivals * Nag Panchami is a Hindu festival celebrated by Hindus in most parts of India. It is celebrated in Shravan month. On this day, people worship Nāga Devata (Cobras). People go to temples and snake pits and worship the snakes. They offer milk and silver jewelry to the Cobras to protect them from all evils. They also fast. This festival is to celebrate the day Lord Krishna defeated the serpent Kalia. On this day swings are put up in the village and people enjoy themselves. The married girls visit their parents during this occasion. * Vasant Panchami or Shree Panchami is a Hindu festival celebrating Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music and art. It is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the Indian month Magh (January–February), the first day of spring. Traditionally during this festival children are taught to write their first words; Brahmins are fed; ancestor worship (Pitr-tar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaturthi
Chaturthi () refers to the fourth day of a lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar. Festivals * Karak Chaturthi (''Karvā Chauth''): It is celebrated on ''Chaturthī'' of Krishna Paksha (waning lunar phase) of Kārtika Month as per the ''Purnimanta'' calendar. During this vrata, Parvati and Shiva are worshipped, along with Kartikeya and Ganesha. The day is also known as ''Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi''. * Bahula Chaturthi (''Bol Chauth''): This Vrat is observed on ''Chaturthi'' of ''Krishna Paksha'' of Bhadrapada month as per ''Purnimanta'' calendar. The festival is characterized by worshiping Dhenu/Gau Mata (holy cows) & their calves and decorating them. The day is also known as ''Heramba Ganpati Sankashti Chaturthi''. * Sankashti Chaturthi is the ''Chaturthi'' (4th day) of the ''Krishna'' ''Paksha'' (waning lunar phase) after Purnima (full moon). If this Chaturthi falls on a ''Mangalvara'' (Tuesday) it is called ''Angarki Chaturthi''. On this day, the devotees observ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tritiya
Tritiya (Sanskrit: 'third') is the third day in the lunar fortnight (''Paksha'') of the Hindu calendar. Each month has two Tritiya days, being the third day of the "bright" (''Shukla'') and of the "dark" (''Krishna'') fortnights respectively. It is called as Tadige in Kannada. Festivals * Teej, a festival for Hindu women, occurs on Tritiya in the month of Shraavana. * Akshaya Tritiya occurs on Tritiya in the month of Vaishakha Vaisakha; hi, बैसाख, Baisākh; pa, ਵਿਸਾਖ/وساکھ , te, వైశాఖ, kn, ವೈಶಾಖ, Vaiśākha; ml, വൈശാഖം, Vaiśākham; mr, वैशाख, Vaiśākh; ta, வைகாசி, Vaikāci; ne, � .... References Hindu calendar 03 {{hindu-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
