Attukal Pongala 2024 Date

Attukal Pongala is a famous Malayalam festival celebrated annually at Attukal Bhagavathy Temple. It is a 10 days event commencing on the Karthigai star of the Malayalam month of Makaram or Kumbham and closing with the sacrificial offering known as Kuruthitharpanam at night. On the ninth day of the festival the world famous Attukal Pongala Mahotsavam takes place.

The ritual of Attukal Pongala in 2009 had made it to the Guinness Book of World Records for being the largest religious gathering of women on a single day when over 2.5 million people took part in it.

Lakhs of women are expected to line up on the streets of Kerala’s capital to perform the annual Attukal Pongala festival, in which devotees offer pongala, a gruel made of rice, jaggery, ghee and coconut, to the presiding deity.

The proceeding of the pongala offering usually begin at 10.30am, with the chief priest of the temple lighting the stove with fire brought from the temple’s sanctum sanctorum. The ceremony ends with the sprinkling of holy water by temple priests. The Chooralkuthu ritual, attended by boys aged between 10 and 12, is also held and a procession bearing the deity leave the Attukal Temple for the Sastha Temple at nearby Manacaud. Usually, women from Kerala and neighbouring Tamil Nadu throng the temple, often called Sabarimala of women, in large numbers for the festival.

Attukal Temple is called the "Women's Sabarimala" as only women perform rituals, while it is predominantly men who undertake the pilgrimage to the hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa at Sabarimala.

When is Attukal Pongala 2024?

Attukal Pongala 2024 Date and Time

Attukal Pongala 2024 Date - Sunday, February 25, 2024

Pooram Nakshathram Begins - 10:20 PM on Feb 24, 2024

Pooram Nakshathram Ends - 01:24 AM on Feb 26, 2024

Please note that actual date might be one day off and temple festivals depend on the local calendar followed by temple authorities and sometimes on temple astrologers

Attukal Pongala 2024 Online Booking

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Attukal Pongala 2030 Date

When is Attukal Pongala 2030?

Attukal Pongala 2030 Date and Time

Attukal Pongala 2030 Date - Tuesday, February 19, 2030

Pooram Nakshathram Begins - 01:35 AM on Feb 19, 2030

Pooram Nakshathram Ends - 12:18 AM on Feb 20, 2030

Please note that actual date might be one day off and temple festivals depend on the local calendar followed by temple authorities and sometimes on temple astrologers

Attukal Pongala 2030 Online Booking

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Attukal Pongala 2029 Date

When is Attukal Pongala 2029?

Attukal Pongala 2029 Date and Time

Attukal Pongala 2029 Date - Thursday, March 1, 2029

Pooram Nakshathram Begins - 06:12 PM on Feb 28, 2029

Pooram Nakshathram Ends - 03:21 PM on Mar 01, 2029

Please note that actual date might be one day off and temple festivals depend on the local calendar followed by temple authorities and sometimes on temple astrologers

Attukal Pongala 2029 Online Booking

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Attukal Pongala 2028 Date

When is Attukal Pongala 2028?

Attukal Pongala 2028 Date and Time

Attukal Pongala 2028 Date - Friday, March 10, 2028

Pooram Nakshathram Begins - 09:28 AM on Mar 10, 2028

Pooram Nakshathram Ends - 06:29 AM on Mar 11, 2028

Please note that actual date might be one day off and temple festivals depend on the local calendar followed by temple authorities and sometimes on temple astrologers

Attukal Pongala 2028 Online Booking

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Attukal Pongala 2027 Date

When is Attukal Pongala 2027?

Attukal Pongala 2027 Date and Time

Attukal Pongala 2027 Date - Monday, February 22, 2027

Pooram Nakshathram Begins - 01:50 PM on Feb 21, 2027

Pooram Nakshathram Ends - 11:54 AM on Feb 22, 2027

Please note that actual date might be one day off and temple festivals depend on the local calendar followed by temple authorities and sometimes on temple astrologers

Attukal Pongala 2027 Online Booking

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Attukal Pongala 2026 Date

When is Attukal Pongala 2026?

Attukal Pongala 2026 Date and Time

Attukal Pongala 2026 Date - Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Pooram Nakshathram Begins - 07:31 AM on Mar 03, 2026

Pooram Nakshathram Ends - 07:39 AM on Mar 04, 2026

Please note that actual date might be one day off and temple festivals depend on the local calendar followed by temple authorities and sometimes on temple astrologers

Attukal Pongala 2026 Online Booking

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Attukal Pongala 2025 Date

When is Attukal Pongala 2025?

Attukal Pongala 2025 Date and Time

Attukal Pongala 2025 Date - Thursday, March 13, 2025

Pooram Nakshathram Begins - 04:05 AM on Mar 13, 2025

Pooram Nakshathram Ends - 06:19 AM on Mar 14, 2025

Please note that actual date might be one day off and temple festivals depend on the local calendar followed by temple authorities and sometimes on temple astrologers

Attukal Pongala 2025 Online Booking

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Ugadi 2023 Date

When is Telugu New Year 2023 or When is Ugadi 2023?

Ugadi Festival 2023 Date & Timings - Telugu Shaka Samvat 1945 Begins

Ugadi 2023 Date - Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Pratipada Tithi Begins - 10:52 PM on Mar 21, 2023

Pratipada Tithi Ends - 08:20 PM on Mar 22, 2023

Gudi Padwa 2025 Date

Gudi Padwa or Samvatsar Padvo is celebrated as the first day of the year by Maharashtrians and Konkanis. On this day of Gudi Padwa, new Samvatsara begins which is cycle of sixty years. All sixty Samvatsara are given unique names.

Gudi Padwa is celebrated as Ugadi by the people of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Both Gudi Padwa and Ugadi are celebrated on the same day.

Gudi Padwa or Gudi Padva or Gudhi Padwa is considered as the Marathi and Konkani New Year based on the position of the Moon and the position of the Sun to divide the year into months and days. The other is the Solar calendar which considers only position of the Sun to divide the year into months and days. That's the reason Hindu New Year is celebrated twice in the year with different names and at two different times of the year. The Hindu new year based on Solar calendar is known as Thapna in Rajasthan, Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra, Sajubu nongma padwa or Meetei Cheiraoba in Manipur, Samvatsar Padvo among Konkanis in Goa and Kerala, Cheti Chand among Sindhis, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam, Vaisakhi in Punjab, Navreh in Kashmir, Pana Sankranti in Orissa, Naba Barsha in West Bengal and Ugadi, which is celebrated as the Telugu and Kannada New Year in the Deccan region of India.

The day starts with ritual oil-bath and prayers. Oil bath and eating Neem leaves are rituals that must be followed. North Indians do not celebrate Gudi Padwa but start nine days Chaitra Navratri Puja on the same day and also eat Neem with Mishri on the very first day of Navratri.

Traditions of Gudi Padwa

A special Gudhi flag consisting of a silk banner with a garland of flowers and leaves and topped with an upturned drinking pot is erected which is displayed from windows, roofs or trees.

The Gudhi is believed to represent the flag of Brahma as mentioned in the Brahma Purana, an ancient Hindu text, as it is believed that Lord Brahma created time and the universe on this day. People believe that bringing the Gudi at home ward off evil spirits and bring good luck and prosperity in life. It is a custom to visit friends and family, do some home cleaning and dress up in new clothes On Gudi Padwa.

Some people believe that that this day commemorates the coronation of Rama in Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana. Maharashtra’s legendary warrior, Sri Chhatrapati Shivaji first started celebrating Gudi Padwa after his victory. After which Gudi Padwa is celebrated in every Marathi household to welcome the New Year. People start their day by eating bittersweet neem leaves which purify the blood and strengthens the body on the occasion of Gudi Padwa. Gudi Padwa is also considered auspicious for Vaastu puja, buying gold, a new vehicle or opening new business ventures.

People start their day with a holy bath in a river, wear new clothes, and visit the temple to offer their prayers to God. Women wear a nine-yard saree and accessorize their hair with a garland of mogra flowers. The men wear traditional kurta pyjama along with a saffron turban.

women prepare sweets like Puran Poli and Shrikhand and dishes like Aambe Daal and Sunth Paak, which is eaten by all the family members with great joy. Prepared in every Marathi home, Gudi Padwa prasad using neem leaves with jaggery is a bitter-sweet prasad which signifies the journey of life with the mixture of sorrow and happiness.

Gudi Padwa History and Rituals

The word Gudi Padwa is made of two words - Gudi refers to the flag (garlanded with flowers, mango and neem leaves, topped with upturned silver or copper vessel) and padwa or padava or padavo comes from the Sanskrit word pratipada which refers to the first day of a lunar fortnight. The Gudi Padwa festival is observed with colourful floor decorations called rangoli, a special Gudhi flag, street processions, dancing and festive foods.

The term ‘gudi’ or flags is associated with this festival because of the numerous multi-colored flags that are seen on the roofs of houses. Its little a flag and more of a silk cloth that is tied to the top of a long bamboo stick. Neem leaves and mango leaves are also attached to the top of the bamboo stick along with a garland of flowers. This arrangement is capped with a silver, bronze or copper pot, called handi/ kalash which signifies the victory or achievement of Lord Rama over Ravana, while in some parts, the victory of King Shalivahana when he returned to Paithan. The Gudi is hoisted outside each household, usually to the right, or through a window or terrace.

When is Marathi New Year 2025 or When is Gudi Padwa 2025?

Gudi Padwa Festival 2025 Date & Timings - Gudi Padwa Marathi Shaka Samvata 1947 Begins

Gudi Padwa 2025 Date - Sunday, March 30, 2025

Pratipada Tithi Begins - 04:27 PM on Mar 29, 2025

Pratipada Tithi Ends - 12:49 PM on Mar 30, 2025

Gudi Padwa Wishes 2025

Now that the Gudi Padwa festival is just around the corner, here are some messages and quotes that you can see and use for your near and dear ones.

May God shower on you, his choicest blessings and love on this day. Happy Gudi Padwa!

With love, light, peace and progress heading your way, May you have a great Gudi Padwa and an even better year ahead. Greetings of the day to you!

On this day when we celebrate the victory of good over evil, may all the darkness of your life be replaced by light, hatred by love and evil by good. Wishing you and your family a very happy Gudi Padwa!

I wish from the bottom of my heart that the occasion of Gudi Padwa brings a lot of love, peace and prosperity to your lives. Have a great day and year ahead. Happy Gudi Padwa!

Lots of luck, success and happiness head your way on this New Year. Wishing you the best of everything and the best of every day on this auspicious occasion. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Gudi Padwa!

On this auspicious day, I pray to Lord Rama for your happiness, prosperity, luck, fortune and all things good. May you have a fantastic day full of festivities and an amazing year ahead. Happy Gudi Padwa to you and your loved ones!

Gudi Padwa 2025 Wishes in Marathi

Here you will find Gudi Padwa wishes in Marathi

हिंदू दिनदर्शिकेप्रमाणे चैत्र शुद्ध प्रतिपदेला गुढी उभारली जाते. गुढीपाडवा म्हणजे नववर्ष. येत्या काही दिवसांवरच दिवसातच हा सण येतोय. त्याची त्याची तयारी सुरू झाल्याचं पहायला मिळतंय. अशातच तुम्ही तुमच्या सहकाऱ्यांना, मित्र मित्रिणींना किंवा नातेवाईकांना शुभ संदेश देणार असाल, आत्ताच सेव घ्या हे संदेश!

"गुढी उभारू आनंदाची,

समृद्धीची, आरोग्याची,

समाधानाची आणि उत्तुंग यशाची,

नव वर्षाच्या आणि गुढीपाडव्याच्या शुभेच्छा"

"नक्षीदार काठीवरी रेशमी वस्त्र,

त्याच्यावर चांदीचा लोटा,

उभारुनी मराठी मनाची गुढी,

साजरा करूया हा गुढीपाडवा…

नूतन वर्षाच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा"

सोनेरी पहाट उंच गुढीचा थाट..

आनंदाची उधळण अन सुखांची बरसात…

दिवस सोनेरी

नव्या वर्षाची सुरुवात…

गुडीपाडव्याच्या भरभरून शुभेच्छा!

आशेची पालवी, सुखाचा मोहर,

समृद्धीची गुढी, समाधानाच्या गाठी,

नववर्षाच्या शुभेच्छा, तुमच्यासाठी…

गुडीपाडव्याच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा!

वसंत ऋतूच्या आगमनी,

कोकिळा गायी मंजुळ गाणी,

नव वर्ष आज शुभ दिनी,

सुख समृद्धी नांदो जीवनी.

गुढी पाडव्याच्या आणि नूतन

वर्षाच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा!

Gudi Padwa 2023 Date

When is Marathi New Year 2023 or When is Gudi Padwa 2023?

Gudi Padwa Festival 2023 Date & Timings - Gudi Padwa Marathi Shaka Samvata 1945 Begins

Gudi Padwa 2023 Date - Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Pratipada Tithi Begins - 10:52 PM on Mar 21, 2023

Pratipada Tithi Ends - 08:20 PM on Mar 22, 2023

Ugadi 2024 Date

Ugadi or Yugadi is celebrated as the first day of the Telugu New year by people of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. New Telugu Samvatsara, which is cycle of sixty years, begins on this day. All sixty Samvatsara are given a unique name.

In Maharashtra, Ugadi festival is celebrated as Gudi Padwa or the Marathi New Year. Both Ugadi and Gudi Padwa are celebrated on the same day. Ugadi or Yugadi can be said as the New Year of the Deccan region that falls between Vindhyachal Mountains and the Kaveri river which includes the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Goa and karnataka. It is celebrated as the first day of the Shukla paksh of Chaitra month, usually in the month of March or April.

When is Telugu New Year 2024 or When is Ugadi 2024?

Ugadi Festival 2024 Date & Timings - Telugu Shaka Samvat 1946 Begins

Ugadi 2024 Date - Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Pratipada Tithi Begins - 11:50 PM on Apr 08, 2024

Pratipada Tithi Ends - 08:30 PM on Apr 09, 2024

Ugadi 2026 Date

When is Telugu New Year 2026 or When is Ugadi 2026?

Ugadi Festival 2026 Date & Timings - Telugu Shaka Samvat 1948 Begins

Ugadi 2026 Date - Thursday, March 19, 2026

Pratipada Tithi Begins - 06:52 AM on Mar 19, 2026

Pratipada Tithi Ends - 04:52 AM on Mar 20, 2026

Ugadi 2027 Date

When is Telugu New Year 2027 or When is Ugadi 2027?

Ugadi Festival 2027 Date & Timings - Telugu Shaka Samvat 1949 Begins

Ugadi 2027 Date - Wednesday, April 7, 2027

Pratipada Tithi Begins - 05:20 AM on Apr 07, 2027

Pratipada Tithi Ends - 04:28 AM on Apr 08, 2027

Ugadi 2028 Date

When is Telugu New Year 2028 or When is Ugadi 2028?

Ugadi Festival 2028 Date & Timings - Telugu Shaka Samvat 1950 Begins

Ugadi 2028 Date - Monday, March 27, 2028

Pratipada Tithi Begins - 10:00 AM on Mar 26, 2028

Pratipada Tithi Ends - 11:43 AM on Mar 27, 2028

Ugadi 2029 Date

When is Telugu New Year 2029 or When is Ugadi 2029?

Ugadi Festival 2029 Date & Timings - Telugu Shaka Samvat 1951 Begins

Ugadi 2029 Date - Saturday, April 14, 2029

Pratipada Tithi Begins - 03:09 AM on Apr 14, 2029

Pratipada Tithi Ends - 05:32 AM on Apr 15, 2029

Ugadi 2030 Date

When is Telugu New Year 2030 or When is Ugadi 2030?

Ugadi Festival 2030 Date & Timings - Telugu Shaka Samvat 1952 Begins

Ugadi 2030 Date - Wednesday, April 3, 2030

Pratipada Tithi Begins - 03:31 AM on Apr 03, 2030

Pratipada Tithi Ends - 05:18 AM on Apr 04, 2030

Gudi Padwa 2024 Date

Gudi Padwa is celebrated as Ugadi by the people of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Both Gudi Padwa and Ugadi are celebrated on the same day.

A special Gudhi flag consisting of a silk banner with a garland of flowers and leaves and topped with an upturned drinking pot is erected which is displayed from windows, roofs or trees.

When is Marathi New Year 2024 or When is Gudi Padwa 2024?

Gudi Padwa Festival 2024 Date & Timings - Gudi Padwa Marathi Shaka Samvata 1946 Begins

Gudi Padwa 2024 Date - Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Pratipada Tithi Begins - 11:50 PM on Apr 08, 2024

Pratipada Tithi Ends - 08:30 PM on Apr 09, 2024

Gudi Padwa 2026 Date

Gudi Padwa is celebrated as Ugadi by the people of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Both Gudi Padwa and Ugadi are celebrated on the same day.

A special Gudhi flag consisting of a silk banner with a garland of flowers and leaves and topped with an upturned drinking pot is erected which is displayed from windows, roofs or trees.

When is Marathi New Year 2026 or When is Gudi Padwa 2026?

Gudi Padwa Festival 2026 Date & Timings - Gudi Padwa Marathi Shaka Samvata 1948 Begins

Gudi Padwa 2026 Date - Thursday, March 19, 2026

Pratipada Tithi Begins - 06:52 AM on Mar 19, 2026

Pratipada Tithi Ends - 04:52 AM on Mar 20, 2026

Gudi Padwa 2027 Date

Gudi Padwa is celebrated as Ugadi by the people of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Both Gudi Padwa and Ugadi are celebrated on the same day.

A special Gudhi flag consisting of a silk banner with a garland of flowers and leaves and topped with an upturned drinking pot is erected which is displayed from windows, roofs or trees.

When is Marathi New Year 2027 or When is Gudi Padwa 2027?

Gudi Padwa Festival 2027 Date & Timings - Gudi Padwa Marathi Shaka Samvata 1949 Begins

Gudi Padwa 2027 Date - Wednesday, April 7, 2027

Pratipada Tithi Begins - 05:20 AM on Apr 07, 2027

Pratipada Tithi Ends - 04:28 AM on Apr 08, 2027

Gudi Padwa 2028 Date

Gudi Padwa is celebrated as Ugadi by the people of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Both Gudi Padwa and Ugadi are celebrated on the same day.

A special Gudhi flag consisting of a silk banner with a garland of flowers and leaves and topped with an upturned drinking pot is erected which is displayed from windows, roofs or trees.

When is Marathi New Year 2028 or When is Gudi Padwa 2028?

Gudi Padwa Festival 2028 Date & Timings - Gudi Padwa Marathi Shaka Samvata 1950 Begins

Gudi Padwa 2028 Date - Monday, March 27, 2028

Pratipada Tithi Begins - 10:00 AM on Mar 26, 2028

Pratipada Tithi Ends - 11:43 AM on Mar 27, 2028

Gudi Padwa 2029 Date

Gudi Padwa is celebrated as Ugadi by the people of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Both Gudi Padwa and Ugadi are celebrated on the same day.

A special Gudhi flag consisting of a silk banner with a garland of flowers and leaves and topped with an upturned drinking pot is erected which is displayed from windows, roofs or trees.

When is Marathi New Year 2029 or When is Gudi Padwa 2029?

Gudi Padwa Festival 2029 Date & Timings - Gudi Padwa Marathi Shaka Samvata 1951 Begins

Gudi Padwa 2029 Date - Saturday, April 14, 2029

Pratipada Tithi Begins - 03:09 AM on Apr 14, 2029

Pratipada Tithi Ends - 05:32 AM on Apr 15, 2029

Gudi Padwa 2030 Date

Gudi Padwa is celebrated as Ugadi by the people of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Both Gudi Padwa and Ugadi are celebrated on the same day.

A special Gudhi flag consisting of a silk banner with a garland of flowers and leaves and topped with an upturned drinking pot is erected which is displayed from windows, roofs or trees.

When is Marathi New Year 2030 or When is Gudi Padwa 2030?

Gudi Padwa Festival 2030 Date & Timings - Gudi Padwa Marathi Shaka Samvata 1952 Begins

Gudi Padwa 2030 Date - Wednesday, April 3, 2030

Pratipada Tithi Begins - 03:31 AM on Apr 03, 2030

Pratipada Tithi Ends - 05:18 AM on Apr 04, 2030

Sheetala Ashtami 2023 Date

Sheetala Ashtami Puja Timings

Sheetala Ashtami Puja Muhurat = 06:31 AM to 6:29 PM
Duration = 11 Hours 58 Mins

Ashtami Tithi Begins from 08:22 PM on 14 Mar 2023 and ends on 06:45 PM on 15 Mar 2023

When is Sheetla Ashtami? Sheetla Ashtami Dates

Sheetala Ashtami 2023 Date - Wednesday, 15th March, 2023
Sheetala Saptami 2023 Date - Tuesday, 14th March, 2023

Sheetala Saptami 2023 Date

Sheetala Saptami fast is dedicated to Mata Sheetala Devi. Devotees worship and offer prayers to Goddess Sheetala and ask for the well-being of their children and family and give relief from all the sufferings. Sheetala Mata rides a donkey and holds a broom.

It is believed that worshipping Goddess Sheetla protects from diseases like chickenpox and smallpox.

The Sheetala Saptami festival is mainly celebrated in the areas of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Gujarat. Shitala Mata is known as Goddess Mariamman or Goddess Poleramma in South India. In Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, the festival of Sheetala Saptami is also known as Polala Amavasya.

It is believed that the devotee who worships Goddess Sheetla with a true heart and observes this fast gets relief from all the troubles. The weather starts to change from the day of Sheetla Ashtami. It is believed that summer starts from Sheetla Ashtami.

When is Sheetala Saptami in 2023?

Sheetala Saptami is celebrated at two different time periods. First, Sheetala Saptami is celebrated in the month of Chaitra during Krishna Paksha on the day of Saptami (seventh day) which is very important and popular as well. And, then it is celebrated second time in the month of Shravan during the Shukla Paksha on Saptami which is known as Shitala Satam.

Sheetala Saptami 2023 Puja Timings

Sheetala Saptami 2023 Date - Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Sheetala Saptami Puja Muhurat - 06:33 AM to 06:29 PM

Duration - 11 Hours 56 Mins

Sheetala Ashtami 2023 Date - Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Saptami Tithi Begins - 09:27 PM on Mar 13, 2023

Saptami Tithi Ends - 08:22 PM on Mar 14, 2023

Sheetala Saptami: Puja Vidhi

Sheetala Mata is offered stale food (the food that is prepared the previous evening) during morning worship and after bathing during the worship of the Sheetala Mata. Then the food is offered to all the members of the family as a Prasad.

Significance of Sheetala Saptami

Goddess Sheetala is an incarnation of Goddess Durga and Maa Parvati as per Skanda Purana. Sheetala Mata signifies the healing power of nature and thus the devotees worship and offer prayers to Goddess Sheetala to remain safe and protected from the diseases like chickenpox and smallpox. The term ‘Sheetala’ means ‘coolness’ or ‘cool’. The Sheetala Saptami fast is observed for the well being and good health of their children.

Sheetala Saptami 2023: Rituals to be followed

People wake up early in the morning and take a cold bath. Then visit Sheetala Mata temple to perform puja by offering bhog (curd, rice, halwa, puri, a kheer or rabdi etc), kalash, haldi, kumkum, akshat, flowers, sindoor, mehendi, kajal, red chunri, kalava, banana, coconut etc. Many people also perform puja at their home and seek a healthy and peaceful life.

Sheetala Mata Vrat Katha is read and listened to and the puja is concluded by singing Aarti.

Rang Panchami 2023 Date

Rang Panchami 2023 Date, Happy Rang Panchami 2023

When is Rang Panchami 2023?

Rang Panchami is on Sunday, March 12, 2023

Rang Panchami 2023 Tithi : Date & Time

Rang Panchami 2023 Date - Sunday, March 12, 2023

Panchami Tithi Begins - 10:05 PM on Mar 11, 2023

Panchami Tithi Ends - 10:01 PM on Mar 12, 2023

Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Date

Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Date & Timings

Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi 2023 Date - Saturday, March 11, 2023

Moonrise on Sankashti Day - 10:09 PM

Chaturthi Tithi Begins - 09:42 PM on Mar 10, 2023

Chaturthi Tithi Ends - 10:05 PM on Mar 11, 2023

Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2023 Date

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2023

Sri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was one of the bravest, most progressive and sensible rulers of India. Founder of the Maratha kingdom, Shivaji Maharaj managed to establish a royal name for himself in history with his administrative skills by uploading the Swarajya value and the Maratha heritage.

When is Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2023 ?

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2023 Date

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born on February 19, 1630, in Shivneri Fort of Pune’s Junnar tehsil.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is recognised for his administration, courage and combat skills and the day of Sri Shivaji Jayanti is celebrated with great vigour and traditional style by Maharashtrians. This day is a public holiday in the state of Maharashtra.

Shivaji Jayanti 2023 Date and Timings

This is 393rd Birth Anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji

Shivaji Jayanti 2023 Date - Sunday, February 19, 2023 (English Calendar)

Shivaji Jayanti 2023 Date - Friday, March 10, 2023 (Hindu Calendar)

Tritiya Tithi Begins - 08:54 PM on Mar 09, 2023

Tritiya Tithi Ends - 09:42 PM on Mar 10, 2023

Holi Bhai Dooj 2023 Date

Holi Bhai Dooj 2023 Date & Time

Holi Bhai Dooj 2023 Date - Thursday, March 09, 2023

Dwitiya Tithi Begins - 07:42 PM on Mar 08, 2023

Dwitiya Tithi Ends - 08:54 PM on Mar 09, 2023

Phalguna Purnima 2023 Date

Full moon day or Purnima that comes up in the month of Phalguna is known as Phalguna Purnima. Full moon days in Hindu calendar are known as Purnima or Poornmashi in North Indian states, Pournami in South Indian states and Poonam in Gujarat. All Purnima days are significant as Purnima days either coincides with important festivals or Jayanti days in the Hindu calendar.

Many families not only in India but the whole world traditionally observe a day long fast, worship Chandra Devta or Moon God and Sri Vishnu, perform Satya Narayana Puja and read or listen to SatyaNarayan Katha on Purnimasi days in the year. On the day of Phalguna Purnima Vrat, reciting of the Gayatri mantra and “Om Namo Narayana” mantra for 1008 times in one go is termed as highly auspicious.

Holi Purnima and Vasant Purnima

Holi the one of the most significant and popular Hindu festivals observed on the day of Falguni Purnima which is the last Purnima of the Hindu year and is commonly known as Holi Purnima. The day also coincides with Lakshmi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Hindu Goddess of wealth and prosperity. Phalguna Purnima is also known as Vasanta Purnima, as this Purnima coincides with Vasanta Ritu.

Kama Dahanam, Kaman Pandigai and Kamuni Panduga

Phalguna Purnima is observed as Kama Dahanam in South Indian states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. The rituals of Kama Dahanam are same that of Holika Dahan but the legend associated with Kama Dahanam is different than legend of Holika Dahan. Generally Holi is considered as North Indian festival but it is also observed as Kaman Pandigai in Tamil Nadu and Kamuni Panduga in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Dol Purnima 2022

Dol Purnima is observed during Phalguna Purnima in West Bengal and Orissa. The festival of Dol Purnima is dedicated to Sri Krishna. The procession of Lord Krishna is taken through streets and devotees play Holi with Sri Krishna on this day.

Phalguna Purnima also coincides with the birth anniversary of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Thus this day of Falguna Purnima is very important for Gaudiya Vaishnava(s).

Phalguna Purnima Story

As per Narada Purana, the story is about Asura Hiranyakashipu and his sister Holika. She sat on fire to kill Sri Vishnu’s disciple and Hiranyakashipu’ son, Prahlada. With Sri Hari Vishnu's grace, Prahlada stayed safe whereas Holika herself was killed in the fire inspite of the fact that she had a boon that fire could not harm her. Thus it has become a tradition that on the day of Phalguna Purnima, Holika is created with wood and cow dung cake and the Holika Dahan is performed ritually as per auspicious time. At the time of Holika Dahan people must take time to remember Sri Vishnu and Bhakt Prahlada.

Phalguna Purnima 2023 Date & Time

Phalguna Purnima 2023 Date - Tuesday, March 07, 2023

Purnima Tithi Begins - 04:17 PM on Mar 06, 2023

Purnima Tithi Ends - 06:09 PM on Mar 07, 2023

Lakshmi Jayanti 2023 Date

Lakshmi Jayanti : Goddess Lakshmi Birthday 2023

When is Lakshmi Jayanti 2023?

Lakshmi Jayanti 2023 Date and Time

Lakshmi Jayanti 2023 Date - Tuesday, March 07, 2023

Purnima Tithi Begins - 04:17 PM on Mar 06, 2023

Purnima Tithi Ends - 06:09 PM on Mar 07, 2023

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti 2023

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486 - 1534 C.E.) was a great spiritual teacher and the founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu followers are known as Gaudiya Vaishnava(s) and believe him as the incarnation of Lord Krishna.

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born on Phalguna Purnima in the year 1542 of Vikram Samvat as per Hindu lunar calendar. Phalguna Purnima is observed as Gaura Purnima and celebrated as the birth anniversary of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu by his followers.

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born on February 18, 1486 C.E as per Julian calendar. It comes out to Saturday, February 27, 1486 C.E. as per Gregorian calendar, though it was not invented at that time.

Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, also called as Gauranga, appeared in Nadia, Bengal, had immense love for God, Krishna. As he was born under a Neem tree, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was also known as Nimai. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was the one who spread the message of Lord Krishna - he told the easiest way to connect with Krishna - just chant Hare Krishna. He made popular the chanting of "Hare Krishna" mahamantra. Chaitanya Jayanti is celebrated the world over and mainly in Bihar, Orissa, Bengal and Jharkhand in India.

Lord Chaitanya taught that by chanting the holy name of Krishna one can attain Salvation or Moksha. He told that the holy name of Krishna is the sound incarnation of the Lord and there is no difference between His holy name and Krishna himself. Thus by chanting the Krishna's name, one can become attached with the Lord by sound vibration.

Chaitanya Jayanti or Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti is of great spiritual importance for Krishna devotees the world over and ISKCON temples organize festivals and various programs on this day.

When is Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti 2023?

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti 2023 Date - Tuesday, March 07, 2023

This is 537th Birth Anniversary of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

Purnima Tithi Begins - 04:17 PM on Mar 06, 2023

Purnima Tithi Ends - 06:09 PM on Mar 07, 2023

Dol Purnima 2023 Date

দোল পূর্ণিমা, Dol Purnima 2023 Date, Dol Jatra

When is Dol Jatra or Dol Purnima 2023? - Dol Purnima 2023 Date & Time

Dol Purnima 2023 Date - 8th March, 2023, Wednesday

Purnima Tithi Begins - 04:17 PM on Mar 06, 2023

Purnima Tithi Ends - 06:09 PM on Mar 07, 2023

Vasanta Purnima 2023 Date

Vasanta Purnima 2023 Date, Holi Purnima 2023

Vasanta Purnima is the full moon day which falls in the middle of spring season or Vasant (Basant) in India. Vasanta Purnima is very important day as it coincides with the festival of colors i.e. Holi. As nature displays various colors in the spring season, Holi which is the festival of colors harmonise with nature at the same time. Vasant Purnima usually falls in the month of February-March and as per Hindu calendar, the day falls in the month of Phalguna.

The Holi festival is celebrated over a period of two days. The day one of the Holi festival falls on Purnima. On this day, a sacred fire is lit and the Holika Dahan ritual is performed. The next day is called Dhulendi or normally call it Holi is more of a fun and celebration event. People put Gulaal on each other and extend wishes for the day.

It is well known that ritual of playing Holi with colors began in the era of Sri Radha Krishna. Sri Krishna started playing Holi with Radha Rani and other Gopis. The six seasons or Ritu in a year are as follows:

Vasanta - spring
Grishma - summer
Varsha - monsoon
Sharad - autumn
Hemant - prewinter
Shishir - winter

Vasanta Ritu time in India usually starts on February 19 and ends on April 19. Thus all Hindu festivals coming during this period are linked to Vasanta Ritu.

As Phalguna Purnima falls in the middle of Vasanta Ritu, it is known as Vasanta Purnima.

It is important to note here that Hindu festivals are not linked to seasons. Vasanta Panchami is good example to understand that Hindu festivals are not linked with seasons. Most of the time Vasanta Panchami falls before February 19 i.e. much before Vasanta Ritu starts. Thus Shri Panchami, which is another name of Vasanta Panchami, is better way to name the festival. However Vasanta Panchami signifies the arrival of Vasanta Ritu as well as Vasanta Purnima.

Significance of Holi Purnima/Vasant Purnima

Holi, observed during Phalguna Purnima, falls in middle of Vasanta Ritu. Holi is Vasanta festival and it would keep coinciding with Vasanta Ritu for thousands of years as drifting of festivals from seasons take thousands of years to make any big difference.

Holi Purnima, Phalguna Purnima and Vasanta Purnima all falls on the same day in Hindu calendar. Vasanta Purnima day also marks the birth anniversary of Goddess Lakshmi and Saint Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

Many people observe Vasant purnima fast and perform puja of Lord Vishnu. Devotees of Sri Vishnu observing the Vasanta Purnima Vrat, wake up early in the morning and take bath before sunrise. Then they clean temples and adorn Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi with new clothes. Then fruits, flowers, home made sweets are offered. On this day of Basant Purnima, people also organise Satyanarayana Puja and Satyanarayana Katha to seek the blessing of the Sri Hari Vishnu. People pray for their and their's family well being. The traditional puja samagri of Vasanta Purnima Vrat includes fruits, sweets, milk, water, nuts, flowers, vermillion, sandalwood paste, turmeric powder, betel leaves and coins.

Those observing the Vasant Purnima vrat must read or listen to the Vasant Purnima Katha. Vasant Purnima is believed to be the auspicious time when Goddess Lakshmi was incarnated. There were a number of things which came out in the process of the churning of the ocean which was distributed equally among the demons and the gods during the Samudra Manthan. Goddess Lakshmi came out from the ocean on the day of Vasant Purnima and chose Lord Vishnu as her companion. Thus it is advised that if you are keeping the Vasant Purnima fast and reading or listening to Satyanarayan Katha, do also read or listen to Lakshmi Puja Katha (Vasant Purnima Katha) on this auspicious day to get divine blessings of the deities.

Vasanta Purnima 2023 Date & Timings

Vasanta Purnima 2023 Date - Tuesday, March 07, 2023

Purnima Tithi Begins - 04:17 PM on Mar 06, 2023

Purnima Tithi Ends - 06:09 PM on Mar 07, 2023

Holi 2023 Date

Holi 2023 Date, Dhulandi 2023 Date, Importance of Holi Festival

Holi 2023 Date and Time

Holi festival is celebrated as per Hindu lunar calendar. On the day of Holika Dahan, it's always the Phalguna Purnima. The next day of Holika Dahan is observed as the Holi festival.

Holi 2023 Date - 8th March, Wednesday

Purnima Tithi Begins - 04:17 PM on Mar 06, 2023
Purnima Tithi Ends - 06:09 PM on Mar 07, 2023

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Holika Dahan 2023 Date Time

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Holika Dahan 2023 Date and Time

Holika Dahan 2023 date is 7th March, Tuesday.

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Holika Dahan Muhurta for Delhi

Holika Dahan Muhurta - 06:24 PM to 08:51 PM
Duration - 02 Hours 27 Mins

Bhadra Punchha - 12:41 AM to 01:59 AM
Bhadra Mukha - 01:59 AM to 04:08 AM
Holika Dahan during Pradosh without Udaya Vyapini Purnima

Purnima Tithi Begins - 04:17 PM on Mar 06, 2023
Purnima Tithi Ends - 06:09 PM on Mar 07, 2023