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.
Maha Shivaratri 2021: The night of Shiva
One night of each year in the Vedic or Indian calendar is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. This sacred holiday is known as Maha Shivaratri – the great night of Shiva. According to mypanchang.com, Maha Shivaratri 2021 falls on March 11 in all parts of the world. The only exception is that residents […]
Celebrate Makar Sankranti 2021
Makar Sankranti is on January 14th each year. It marks the Sun’s entry into the sign of Capricorn and the beginning of its Northward movement in India.
Celebrate Indian New Year 2020
Indian new year is part of the festival Diwali. This year, it falls on October 15th in North America. It is the Gujarati new year and full of traditions.
Kali Chaudas 2020
Kali Chaudas or Naraka Chaturdashi celebrates Kali’s victory of the demon Narakasura. It’s a time when we can remove our own negativities as we prepare for the new year.
Dhanteras 2020
Dhanteras celebrates the birth of Lord Dhanvantari, the patron saint of Ayurveda. It is part of the festival of Diwali 2020
Happy Diwali 2020
Diwali 2020 is the festival of lights, which ushers in the new year. It falls on November 14th this year.
Navratri 2020: Celebrate nine nights of the Goddesses
According to the Vedic calendar, immediately following Pitru Paksha comes a much more joyous celebration. That is the festival of Navratri (also spelled Navaratri). Navratri coincides with the beginning of the lunar month of Ashwina in Vedic astrology, or Jyotish. The first of nine nights of the Indian holiday of Sharad Navratri 2020 begins on October […]
Hanuman Jayanti 2020: Happy Birthday to Hanumanji
Happy Hanuman Jayanti 2020! Happy birthday to Shri Hanuman, the monkey God, who is the epitome of service and devotion. Indians worldwide are celebrating this day to honor Lord Rama’s humble servant. The festival of Hanuman Jayanti occurs shortly after Ram Navami. WAYS TO CELEBRATE HANUMAN JAYANTI 2020 Hanuman was ever vigilant to his master, […]
Jupiter in Sagittarius
One of the most significant astrological events of 2019 is Jupiter’s transit. Jupiter in Sagittarius signifies a higher shift in consciousness.