Sheetala Saptami 2022 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.

When is Sheetala Saptami in 2022? 

Sheetala Saptami 2022 Puja Timings

Sheetala Saptami 2022 Date - Thursday, March 24, 2022

Sheetala Saptami Puja Muhurat - 06:21 AM to 06:34 PM

Duration - 12 Hours 14 Mins

Sheetala Ashtami 2022 Date - Friday, March 25, 2022

Saptami Tithi Begins - 02:16 AM on Mar 24, 2022

Saptami Tithi Ends - 12:09 AM on Mar 25, 2022

Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2022 Date

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2022

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.

Named after a regional Goddess, Shivai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was known for his bravery and tactics with which he won number of wars against the Mughals. His feud with Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, killing of Afzal Khan, general of the Bijapur Sultanate and many more are some of the brave stories everyone have heard of. He was formally crowned as the Chhatrapati (Monarch) of his realm at Raigad in 1674.

When is Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2022 ?

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2022 Date

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

Shivaji Jayanti 2022 Date and Timings

This is 392nd Birth Anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji

Shivaji Jayanti 2022 Date - Saturday, February 19, 2022 (English Calendar)

Shivaji Jayanti 2022 Date - Monday, March 21, 2022 (Hindu Calendar)

Tritiya Tithi Begins - 10:06 AM on Mar 20, 2022

Tritiya Tithi Ends - 08:20 AM on Mar 21, 2022

Sheetala Saptami 2024 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.

When is Sheetala Saptami in 2024?

Sheetala Saptami 2024 Puja Timings

Sheetala Saptami 2024 Date - Monday, April 1, 2024

Sheetala Saptami Puja Muhurat - 06:11 AM to 06:39 PM

Duration - 12 Hours 28 Mins

Sheetala Ashtami 2024 Date - Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Saptami Tithi Begins - 09:30 PM on Mar 31, 2024

Saptami Tithi Ends - 09:09 PM on Apr 01, 2024

Sheetala Saptami 2025 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.

When is Sheetala Saptami in 2025?

Sheetala Saptami 2025 Puja Timings

Sheetala Saptami 2025 Date - Friday, March 21, 2025

Sheetala Saptami Puja Muhurat - 06:24 AM to 06:33 PM

Duration - 12 Hours 09 Mins

Sheetala Ashtami 2025 Date - Saturday, March 22, 2025

Saptami Tithi Begins - 02:45 AM on Mar 21, 2025

Saptami Tithi Ends - 04:23 AM on Mar 22, 2025

Amalaki Ekadashi 2022 Date

Amalaki Ekadashi is observed on the ekadashi tithi or the 11th day in the Shukla Paksha of Phalguna month every year. The Vrat spans from the evening of the Dashami Tithi (tenth day) and extends to Dwadashi Tithi (twelfth day) morning. Devotees of Lord Vishnu offer prayers to the Amalaka or Amla tree or the Indian Gooseberry tree on the day of and hence the name Amalaki Ekadashi which usually falls between Maha Shivaratri and Holi. It is believed that the divine powers of the universe comes up in the Amla tree on this day. And by worshipping Amla tree on Shukla Paksha Ekadashi tithi of the Phalguna month, one gets blessed by Lord Vishnu. It is also believed that Devi Lakshmi (Lord Vishnu's consort and the Goddess of wealth) also resides in the Amla tree on this day. Devotees offer their prayers to the Amalaka tree to seek Lord Krishna and Radha's blessings at some places.

Here, you can know about the Amalaki Ekadashi 2022 Vrat date, timings and other details.

Amalaki Ekadashi 2022: Date and Timings for Vrat and Parana

Amalaki Ekadashi 2022 Date - Monday, March 14, 2022

On 15th Mar, Parana Time - 06:31 AM to 08:55 AM (New Delhi Time)

Dwadashi End Moment On Parana Day - 01:12 PM

Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 10:21 AM on Mar 13, 2022(New Delhi Time)

Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 12:05 PM on Mar 14, 2022(New Delhi Time)

Maha Shivaratri 2022 Date

Maha Shivaratri 2022 Date, Story, Importance

MahaShivaratri 2022 Date - 1st March 2022, Tuesday.

The Shiva Purana states conducting of special pujas every 3 hours on the day of Mahashivratri. For Shiva pujas people do Abhisheks, where the Shiva Lingam or lingum is worshipped by pouring milk, yogurt, water, ghee, sugar and honey. On this day of Maha Shivaratri, devotees sing bhajans, aartis and chant mantras of the Shiva Shankar to seek the blessings of the almighty.

The MahaShivaratri festival is observed in honour of Lord Shiva and on this day Lord Shiva was married to Parvati. It is also believed that Lord Shiva performed the Tandava Nritya on this day. The great holy festival of MahaShivaratri holds special meaning for the Hindu ladies. It is believed that any lady who pray to Goddess Parvati also known as 'Gaura', the giver of 'suhag' for good husbands, marital bliss and a long, prosperous married life.

MahaShivratri Puja Time

Nishita Kaal Puja Time = 12:08 AM to 12:58 AM, Mar 02

On 2nd Mar, Maha Shivaratri Parana Time = 06:49 AM, Mar 02
ShivRatri First Prahar Puja Time = 06:17 PM to 09:25 PM
ShivRatri Second Prahar Puja Time = 09:25 PM to 12:33 AM, Mar 02
ShivRatri Third Prahar Puja Time = 12:33 AM to 03:41 AM, Mar 02
ShivRatri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 03:41 AM to 06:49 AM, Mar 02