Makar Sankranti 2022 celebrates the northernly movement of the Sun, and then entrance of Saturn into Capricorn in Vedic astrology or Jyotish.
December 4, 2021 Solar Eclipse
The December 4, 2021 solar eclipse is not visible in most parts of the world. It takes place in Scorpio in Vedic astrology and provides for a deep time for spiritual contemplation.
Indian New Year 2021
Indian New Year 2021 is part of the festival of Diwali. It is the Gujarati new year and falls on November 5th this year. Saal Mubarak!
Kali Chaudas 2021: Celebrate Naraka Chaturdashi
Kali Chaudas 2021 or Naraka Chaturdashi is part of the festival of Diwali. It celebrates Maha Kali slaying the demon Narakasura.
Dhanteras 2021: Happy birthday to Lord Dhanvantari
Dhanteras 2021 is part of the festival of Diwali. It honors the birth of Lord Dhanvantari, the patron deity of Ayurveda
Celebrate Diwali 2021
The festival of Diwali 2021 is a 5 day festival which includes Dhanteras, Naraka Chatrudashi and Lakshmi Puja. The main date in the U.S. is Nov 4th or 5th, depending on where time zone.
Navratri 2021: Worship the 9 forms of the Goddess
Navratri, the 9 nights to honor the many forms of the Goddess begins on October 6th in North America and October 7th in India and Europe. We honor Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati.
Pitru Paksha 2021: Pay homage to your ancestors
Pitru Paksha 2021 is the 2 weeks dedicated to honoring our ancestors. It’s a sacred time to perform special rituals for their souls.
Guru Purnima 2021
The auspicious full Moon of Guru Purnima 2021 falls on July 23rd in North America, and on July 24th in India. We honor our teachers onthis day.
HANUMAN JAYANTI 2021
Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Rama’s faithful servant, the epitome of courage and devotion. Hanuman Jayanti 2021 falls on April 26th in North America and April 27th in India.