Hindu calendar News
As per the Hindu Calendar, Pitru Paksha, this year, will begin on September 10 and will be continued till September 25.
For those unversed, Pitru Paksha or Shradh is a 15-day period which is considered holy by Hindus.
During this period, Hindus from all over the nation pay respect to their ancestors and remember them.
It is believed that by observing a fast on this day and following rules and rituals, one can attain peace and serenity.
In Hinduism, each day is dedicated to a God and Tuesday is often associated with Vighnaharta / Vinayaka / Ganapati /Ganesha.
The day is observed in the twelfth and the last month of the Tamil calendar known as Panguni when Uthiram Nakshatram (Uttara Phalguni) prevails.
By observing vrat or fasting on this day with true devotion and repentance, people can get rid of their sins.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Shravan month also known as Savan or Sravana is observed by devotees across the country.
On Vishu, people take the Kani Darshanam soon after waking up.
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.
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.
People begin the celebrations with a dip in the holy Ganga or any other water body.
Here's how to celebrate the harvest festival of 'Baisakhi'.
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.
On this day, Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya along with his consort Sita and brother Lakshama after defeating demon King Ravana in Lanka.
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