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Hindu Festivals
Hindus observe sacred occasions by festive observances. All festivals in Hinduism are predominantly religious in character and significance. Many festivals are seasonal. Some celebrate harvest and birth of God or heroes. Some are dedicated to important event in Hindu mythology. Many are dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, Vishnu and Lakshmi, Brahma and Saraswati.
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Yes, it is celebrated in the state of Tamil Nadu in the end January each year.
Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganesh Festival) is a day on which Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi in Sanskrit, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu and as Chathaa (चथा) in Nepal Bhasa. It is the birthday of Lord Ganesha. The festival is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). Typically the day falls sometime between August 20 and September 15. The festival lasts for 10 days, ending on Ananta Chaturdashi. Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, is widely worshipped as the supreme god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. While held all over India, it is at its most elaborate in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, and other areas which were former states of the Maratha Empire. Outside India, it is celebrated by Newars in Nepal.
How is the festival mahashivratri celebrated?
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for 30days we have to do fast and we can eat only one time in a day. some people also fast in such a manner that they eat only fruits in these fasting days.
Every monday we have to worship Shiv-lingam have to pour honey,curd, milk, water and Billi-Patram.
30th night of the Mahasivratri is the night when you to do pooja for whole night.
What was the date of Dussehra festival in 1958 and 1959?
The date of the Dussehra festival in 1958 was Tuesday October 21st. The date of the Dussehra festival in 1959 was Sunday October 11th.
What is the coloured powder that hindus use in their festival?
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it is ash from incense candles. I'm actually unsure of why they where it or of it's origins.
Answer2
Yes its ash but it's obtained from solid matter(usually wood) not wax representing the final end of any creature when it is burnt. It symbolizes "NOTHING IS PERMANENT IN THIS WORLD, EXCEPT GOD"
Which date ugadi festival in 1984?
Ugadi or Yugadi is a Hindu festival that marks the first day of their new year. In 1985, Ugadi was celebrated on the 22nd of March.
What are the Symbols of Diwali?
It is more similar to all India.We celebrate the Diwali because goddess durga devi in the structure of satyabhama who is the second wife of sri Krishna was killed devil narakaa shur so we celebrate the Diwali.
There is no history behind Fafda & Jalebi to be consumed on this day. I am sure, there was a great businessman once upon a time who somehow managed to get this association (in name of God) and its been followed blindly. Kudos to him/her.
What was the date of Diwali in the year 1961?
According to Deepavali.net, Diwali was on: 7 November 1961.
Some say it was on November 8, 1961. On a Wednesday.
What is the date of pola festival in 1972?
The Pola festival in 1981 was on Saturday the 29th of August in 1981.
What does Diwali remind or is remembered for?
Diwali is a Hindu festival which is celebrated in India as a day of home coming of Rama to Ayodhya after completing the tenure of 14 years of his exile. It reminds of his victory over Ravana the king of SriLanka - representing a victory of Virtue over Evil.
Diwali is also celebrated as a day of Worship of Lakshmi - the Goddess of wealth
How do people congratulate for Diwali?
They wish friends and relatives for having happy and prosperous diwali. They distribute gifts and sweets.
plassey is an anglicised pronunciation of palashi and the place derived its name from the palash tree known for its beautiful red flower that yield gulal the powder used in the festival of holi
What was the date of Krishna Janmashtami in the year 1974?
In Vrndavan India, where Krishna was born, Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated on 8th of September 1966. It was on Astami Thithi and Vajra Rohini Nakshatra.
It is an important festival of Hindus. It brings happiness.
The Joshi surname is of (predominantly) Brahmin origin, & reside from several parts of India, like Punjab or Gujarat etc. They are and believe in a special purity which could be from vegetarianism to abstinence; thus keep the blood line pure when it comes to marriage (marrying only Brahmins, within the same caste). Have been known to hold wide variety of professions including but not limited to doctors, politicians, actors etc.
Deepavail the Festival of the lights is a festival celebratid by?
Deepavail is celebrated in all religion when some one experence soul separated from body.
Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of the state of Kerala. It is a harvest festival and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all over the state by people of all communities. According to a popular legend, the festival is celebrated to welcome King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam.
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Dasara/ Dussehra is derived from Sanskrit Dasha-hara meaning "remover of bad fate" meaning remover of ten heads of Ravana's. It is one of the most important festivals celebrated in various forms, across India, Nepal and Bangladesh.
