Bihar Festival Chhath Parv and Chhath Puja 2016

Chhath is a Hindu festival which is celebrated by Purvanchal people with great zeal every year. It’s very ancient festival of Hindus dedicated to the God of energy, also known by the name of Dala Chhath or Surya Shashti. People celebrate this festival to offer thanks to God Surya for blessings to give birth on this earth. People observe the fast and worship the Lord Surya very enthusiastically and get the blessings for the well-being, success and progress of their family members, friends and elders. According to Hindu religion, Sun worship is related to the treatment of particular range of diseases like leprosy, etc.

The rituals of this day is to wake up early in the morning, take a holy bath in the Ganga and observe the fast for whole day without drinking water and they keep themselves standing into the water for a long time. They offer Prasad and Aragh to the rising sun. This festival is celebrated in many Indian states including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. As per Hindu calendar, it is observed at 6th day of the month of Kartika (October - November).

In few places, Chaiti Chhath is also celebrated in Chaitra month that is March – April some days after Holi festival. It is called by similar name like Chhath because it is also celebrated on 6th day of the month of Kartika. Chhath Puja is popularly celebrated in the Dehri-On-Sone, Patna, Dev and Gaya. But nowadays it is observed across the country.

Important Dates of Chhath Puja 2016

Friday, 4th of November 2016 is the day of bath and eat.

Saturday, 5th of November 2016 is the day of fast which ends after sunset after the 36 hour long fast.

Sunday, 6th of November 2016 is the day of Sandhya Argh known as the evening offerings.

Monday, 7th of November 2016 is the day of Suryodaya Argh and the Paran or breaking of the fast.

Chhath Puja History & Origin

Chhath Puja has a great importance in Hinduism. It assumed that in ancient time, Purohits were requested by the kings to come and perform the traditional worship of Lord Sun. They chant the Rigveda texts and different type of hymns for worshipping the Sun. Anciently, Chhath Puja was celebrated by Draupadi and Pandvas of Hastinapur(New Delhi) for solving their instant problems and get back their lost kingdom.

There is another assumption that the Chhath Puja was performed by the Surya Putra Karna. He was a great warrior and had ruled over the Anga Desh (Munger district of Bihar) during Mahabharta period. 

One other history about Chhath Puja is the story of Lorda Rama. It is assumed that Lord Rama and Mata Sita had kept fast and offer Puja to the Lord Sun in the month of Kartik in Shukla Paksha after returning to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. From that time, Chhath Puja became the significant and traditional festival in the Hindu religion and started celebrating every year at the same date. 

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Best Diwali Beautiful Gifts to do Something Different

The Hindu festival Diwali is about to come and each person celebrate this festival in its his/her own way in India. This is the time for family and friends, coming back to home, and spreading the joy. Today, we are thinking that what spreads more joy and happiness on Diwali. On Diwali each person buy dry fruit boxes, sweet boxes, clothes, silver pieces, regular jewellery, or Diwali hampers. Let’s start something new in this festive season to gift your families and friends.

1 – Copper Utensils

Instead of traditional utensils, try something different that will shed a rosy glow in your loved one’s kitchen. There are many copper vessel salesman in market, you will find online shopping, that can provide you with the most beautiful and unique gifting options for your families.

2 - Earthen Pots

The second one is Earthen Pots. The designers earthen pots are also the best Diwali gifts. If you are a good painter with brush, paint it with little painting. So that it can be used in multiple ways like show pieces, flower pots, flower vases, or a simple knick knack container.

3 – Innovative Table Lamps

Beautiful and kitsch table lamps may be a cool choice to give as a gift, rather unusual gift as well as an interesting way to light up the halls and bedrooms. Unlike other Diwali lighting, they can use it all year round!

4 – Unique Diyas

Innovative and beautiful Diyas is another better option that spread the Diwali joy and also light up the homes. These Diyas may be earthen but in cool, interesting designs, or they can be metallic and slightly edgy looking. A set of such beautiful Diyas should be a pretty cool gift for this Diwali.

5 – Beautiful Candle Stands

In the festival season of Diwali, each person goes to market to buy candles. Therefore, you can win this round of Diwali gifting some cool and funky looking candle stands. But take care that the design and color should be matched with home décor theme.

6 – Diwali Cupcakes

Friends, Sweets have great importance in Diwali, but instead on going traditional sweets, why not gifts of cupcakes with Diwali theme?

7 – Cool Card Games

If you ask any uncle or other person what he looks forward to the most on every Diwali, and it will be those fun card games that are a riot of laughter and joy. Then why don’t you gift some interesting and Diwali themed knick knacks – like magnets, key chains etc.

8 – Bracelet Watches

Diwali follows right after Dhanteras, which is why there is such a surge of people rushing to buy jewellery presents. Set the mark a little different. Instead of buying your mom or sister or any other amazing woman in your life just another piece of jewellery, why not gift her a designer branded bracelet watch?

9 – Kindle

Your bookworm friends will tell you that you can never go wrong with the gift of the written word. So why not just gift a Kindle, which will bring them the joys of hundreds of books!

10 – Paintings

Every house needs some amount of artwork to adorn their walls. You could take a cue from that and gift your loved one a piece of beautifully painted artwork to hang up on their wall. Even better, if the painting is something meaningful for your relationship. It would add character to their home, as well as make them smile every time they look at it and think of you.

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Dhanteras: Important Day During Diwali to Buy Gold, Utensils & New Clothes

‘Dhanteras’ is such a festival which falls just one or two days before Lakshmi Puja – the Diwali festival. The people also know this festival by the name of ‘Dhanatryodashi’ or ‘Choti Diwali’. The festival Dhanteras is celebrated as the symbol of wealth and prosperity.

According to Hindu calendar, Dhanteras is the first day of Diwali festival that most probably falls one or two days before Lakshmi Puja. The festival Dhanteras comes in the month of Ashwin, and is observed on 13th Lunar day according to Hindu calendar. The day has special and great importance for businessmen who buy gold ornaments on this day. The people also purchase new clothes and utensils for Diwali on this auspicious occasion.

How to celebrate Dhanteras?

On this day some people do shopping of gold and new clothes, and in the evening lit the lamps and welcome to Goddess Lakshmi into their homes. After the Lakshmi Pujan, females of the house make rangolies. Apart from this, the devotional songs and Arties are narrated, and various types of delicacies are prepared. The people are also worship of Lord Kuber together with Goddess Lakshmi on this auspicious day. Goddess Lakshmi is regarded as the treasurer of wealth. The secret of worshipping both is in the prospect of increasing the benefit in business. Each individual buy something including jewellery, Gold, silver, clothes, or utensils according to their budget.

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Mythological Stories about Dhanteras

This is the story about 16 years old son of King Hima whose horoscope predicted his death by snake bite on the fourth day of his marriage. The whole day his wife did not allow to let him sleep and laid out all her precious ornaments in a basket & kept it in the entrance with lit lamps all around it. Her wife continued singing songs so that her husband could not asleep.

On the next morning, when God of death Yama arrived at the door of her room in the form of serpent, his eyes were dazzled with the brightness all over. Yama could not enter his house and in the next morning silently left the place. Hence, the prince got saved with the cleverness of his life partner and thus this day is observed as Dhanteras. According to various legends, Gods and devils churned ocean for Amrita, Dhanvantari – the God’s physician, emerged out of it carrying a jar of elixir on the auspicious day.

Special Traditions and Preparations

Dhanteras is an auspicious day and occasion when business places are beautifully decorated and lamps are lit for the entire night. This festival is a huge one for all Hindus and they celebrate it with great zeal.

So don’t wait go ahead and get the spark of gold in your life. “HAPPY DHANTERAS TO ALL”

Hindu Vrat Indira Ekadashi 2016 Date Time

Indira Ekadashi 2016 = 26th September (Monday)

If you want to getting rid of your past sins committed by someone and ancestors in the family can be achieved by observing fast on Indira Ekadashi day. The festival is celebrated and observed in the month os Ashwin and has a particular significance for the devotees in the northern part of India.

Legends of Indira Ekadashi

A powerful King named as Indrasena ruled a Kingdom. The King was honest and known for his judgment and betterment of his subject. So he was very popular throughout the region. One day, Narad Muni made a visit to the palace of the King. He told the reason of his visit to come in palace to the abode of Lord Yama (the God of death). Narad Muni told the King about his meeting with Indrasena’s late father. The King’s father did not get Moksha and was living in the house of Lord Yama.

The late king had told Narad Muni to tell to Indrasena that he should observe the Indira Ekadashi fast. This would help the late king to get Moksha and find the place in the feet of Lord Vishnu.

Narad Muni suggested to King Indrasena to observe the Indira Ekadashi fast so that his father could attain Moksha and could find the place in Lord Vishnu’s abode. After that, the King observed Indira Ekadashi fast with full devotion and there after his father could head to his final resting ground.

Indira Ekadashi Rituals

A day before the Indira Ekadashi, Shradh rituals need to be performed in honor of dead ancestors and parents. It is advised to take food only one time on this day. However, the devotees may observe the full day fast on this day.

The devotees need to continue throughout the day on Indira Ekadashi. On this day, the noon hours are considered auspicious for praying for the dead forefathers and other family members. Night hours need to be spent in narrating stories and listening to various events that occurred during life of Lord Vishnu.

The fast of Indra Ekadashi needs to be broken the next day morning and the devotees should take the morning Prasad with other family members. It is believed that if any member of family keeps the fast on this auspicious day with full religious devotion, the ancestors and dead parents attain Moksha and spend their after lives comfortably.

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Durga Puja 2016 Dates

Durga Puja 2016 Dates - Durga Puja Calendar in 2016 with Time

Durga Puja is the biggest festival dedicated Goddess Durga in Hinduism.
Durga Puja is also known as Durgotsava.

Durgotsava denotes to all five days festivity and these five days are observed as Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami and Vijayadashami.

The Durga Puja traditionally starts on the Mahalaya in A

Another important date, before the start of Durga Puja, is Mahalaya. On this day, Goddess Durga is welcomed to come to the earth, and the eyes are drawn on the idols of the Goddess. In 2016, it falls on September 30.

Durga Puja 2016 dates in India
September 30, 2016 - Shubho Mahalaya
October 7, 2016 – Maha Sashti
October 8, 2016 – Maha Saptami
October 9, 2016 – Maha Ashtami or Mahashtami
October 10, 2016 – Mahanabami or Mahanavami
October 11, 2016 – Vijaya Dasami or Vijayadashami

On the Shashti day, Kalash is prepared and it is kept in the house and with it starts customs and celebrations.
shwin month, a day when Chandi Stotram is recited as an invitation for Goddess Durga to descend to earth.

Observe Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat 2016 Celebrations

Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat 2016 = 16th September(Friday)

According to Hindu calendar, Bhadrapada is an auspicious and sacred month. The celebrations of this Vrat are dedicated to Ganesha in this month. However, As an exception, This Purnima is the festivities on this day are dedicated to Satyanarayana.

The festivities are celebrated with great devotion in the state of Gujarat.

How to celebrate Bhadrapada Purnima In 2016

The day is celebrated by the people with great zeal throughout the state of Gujarat. All the devotees take special measures to offer worship to Goddess Ambaji. A special fair is organized at Ambaji Temple and devotees coming from all the corners of Gujarat state seek the blessings of the Goddess on this day.

It Ambaji temple, folk dances are organized by Gujarati women and get her blessings. As per Hindu mythology, the temple is located at the place where the heart of Goddess Sati fell after her body was cut by Lord Vishnu.

 The temple has its own unique sense that it does not have any idol of Ambaji, yet her glory continues to attract the people from all regions across India. Goddess Ambaji is represented by a symbol of Shri in the temple. This symbol is covered by a triangle and is known by the name of Vishwa Yantra across the world.

Rituals to Perform Bhadrapada Purnima

On this auspicious occasion of Bhadrapada Purnima, Satyanarayan, who is a form of Vishnu is worshipped by the devotees. People offer fruits, supari, til, and pan to Lord Satyanarayna and decorate the idol of Satyanarana with Kumkum and roli. Panchamrit is offered to the Lord. A paste prepared by using red sandalwood is also applied to Lord Satyanarayana on Bhadrapada Purnima.

Devotees observe the fast on this day. They take mixture of sugar and wheat at evening time before breaking the fast. Different stories of Satyanarayna are narrated on this day and devotees listen to the same along with the stories of Lord Shiva, Brahma and Goddess Laxmi.

On the occasion of Bhadrapada Purnima, the devotees donate clothes and food to Brahmins. To make this day auspicious, all the devotees take a bath in Holy Rivers throughout the country. Performing Satyanarayana Puja on Bhadrapada Purnima brings good luck for the people. The day is also considered auspicious for Griha Pravesh ceremony.

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Kerala Onam 2016 Festival Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvonam 2016 Dates India

First Onam 2016 = 14th September(Tuesday)

Thiruvonam 2016 = 15th September(Wednesday)

Onam is one of the greatest and grand festivals of Kerala, Indian state. This is the festival which is celebrated by Keralites with great zeal without any caste difference and religion. On this occasion, different sports games and festivities are organized in Kerala. Kerala is an Indian state where one third of the area is low lying, covered with canals, lakes and backwaters. The people take their boats and country crafts into the water to celebrate this harvesting festival. Colorful festivals are organized in sacred river Pamba.

After three months of heavy rains, the sky becomes clear blue and the forests are deep green. These all make a very beautiful sight. The brooks and streams come alive, the lakes and rivers overflow and lotuses and lilies are in full bloom. It is the time to reap the crop and to celebrate. The harvest festival Onam is similar as the Malayalam New Year, Chingam.

The Onam festival of Kerala attracts thousands of people towards itself even outside of Kerala. During the festival period from four days to ten days, all the activities like worshiping, music, dances, sports, boat races and good food are organized. It is celebrated in the Malayalam month Chingam that is ending of august and starting of September. Onam is a harvest festival, and celebrated as the reward of nature after a year of hard labor. Elaborate procession of Trichur and spectacular snake boat races are held on River Pampa and mark as the merry-making nature of the festival. The women dress up in new saris and heavy Jewellery and make elaborate and intricate designs of 'Rangolis' with colored rice paste and Pookkalam in front of their houses.

Onam is celebrated till ten days. People welcome the King Mahabali by putting flower mats in front of their houses. There is competition for the laying of flower mats. They wear new dresses and visit almost all the temples and perform lots of dances Thiruvathira kali and Thumbi Tullal and the most important thing is the grant lunch they have on the Thiuruvonam day which is also known as ‘Fourth Onam’. People of Kerala never miss the grant lunch. During these activities a Malayalam quote is to be said “Kanam Vittu Onam Unnanam” which means "We should have the Thiruonam lunch even if we have to sell all our properties".

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Last Day of Ganesh Chaturthi 2016 - Anant Chaturdashi, Anant Chaturthi

According to Hindu mythology, ‘Anant Chaturdashi’ or ‘Anant Chaturthi’ is the last day of ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ festival celebrated in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is the last and Tenth day after Ganesh Chaturthi which is observed on 14th day of the bright Bhadrapada, the 6th month of Hindu calendar. On this day, all the devotees of Lord Ganesha immerse the idols of the beloved Ganesha and welcome the next year with equal fervor. Some people observe a fast in honor of Lord Vishnu, which is kept for 14 years is supposed to bring wealth.

Anant Chaturdashi 2016 = 15th September(Thursday)

Anant Chaturthi 2016 = 15th September(Thursday)

Anant Chaturthi Legends

The Hindu mythology tells that, there lived a Brahmin named as Sumant with his wife Diksha. They both had a daughter named Sushila. As the time spent, one day Diksha had died and Sumant married Karkash, who was not caring to Sushila. She gave her lots of trouble. Sushila married to Kaundinya and decided to leave the house to avoid the troubles of her step mother. On their way. Kaundinya went to a river bank to take bath and Sushila joined a group of women who were worshiping 'Lord Anant'. Sushila was very eager to know the fact of worshiping. The women explained her, the aim of this fast to obtain divinity and wealth, and kept for 14 years.

Sushila decided to keep ‘Anant fast’ and effectively they became very rich. One day Kaundinya saw a string called Anant string, on Sushila’s left hand. This is the string that is usually tied on left hand by the women folk during the Anant fast. When Kaundinya heard about the story of the Anant fast, he was disappointed and said that they had become rich due to their knowledge and efforts not for Anant. He took the Anant string from Sushila’s hand and threw it into the fire.

After this incident, they were reduced extreme poverty. Kaundinya realized the effect of the Anant fast and decided to undergo hard austerity until the appearance of the God himself. He went into the forest in search of Anant. There, he saw a mango tree but was covered with worms. He asked the tree, if he had seen Anant but he got negative reply.

After that, he asked the same question from lakes, cows, donkey, elephant but each time he got negative reply. At last he prepared a rope to hang himself. But suddenly, Anant appeared in front of him in the form of an old Brahmin and advised Kaundinya that if he made the 14 years fast, he would get back all his wealth and happiness. Lord Anant also explained the incidents occurred during the course of his way to meet him.

Anant Chaturthi Celebrations

On the auspicious day of Anant Chatudashi, the idols of Lord Ganesha are installed at homes and various ‘Mandaps’ are taken to ponds, lakes, rivers or a sea in great procession with slogan: “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Agle baras jaldi aana” means father Ganpati, come again next year. On this day, people go into the water with the idols, big and small, dancing and singing in large procession. The 10 day long festival comes to an end after the immersion ceremony is over.

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2016 Dussehra Festival, Dasara, Vijayadashami 2016 Puja Date Time

Dussehra or Vijayadashami 2016 = 11th October (Tuesday)

The Hindu festival ‘Dussehra’ which is also known by the name of ‘Vijayadashami’, ‘Dasara’ or ‘Dashain’ as per Indian state. On this day Indian Government declare a gazetted holiday and marked as 10th day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Ashvin (Ashwayuja), in pursuance of Hindu calendar.

Dussehra or Vijayadashami – A symbol of the Victory of the Good over Evil

With the start of Ashwin month (October - November), In India, there is fervor of divinity and enthusiasm. Vijayadashami is one of the most famous Hindu festivals that falls on the Tenth day of this month and celebrated with great zeal. This festival is celebrated to commemorate to honor of Rama.

Stories Behind Dussehra

As per Hindu Mythology, there was a king Ravana who had a sister named Surpankha. One day, She was going through a forest and suddenly met two charming prince of Ayodhya, named as Rama and his brother Lakshmana. Surpankha was attracted towards them and proposed both. Unfortunately, both rejected her proposal. Surpankha still kept on insisting them, raged Lakshmana smashed her nose. After feeling insult, Surpankha went to his brother Ravana, king of Lanka. He assured his sister that he would take revenge. After that he went to forest with his friend Marisha. Marisha disguised him as the ‘Golden Deer’. The wife of Rama, Sita insisted her husband to catch that deer. Rama went deep in the forest behind the Golden deer. When Golden deer was dying, he called for help in Rama’s voice. Sita heard and ordered Lakshmana to help his brother. Lakshmana had no choice and had to left after demarcating a line around the hut. He said to Sita that she would be safe on remaining inside within that demarcation. At the same time, Ravana came outside the hut. He came there in a form of sage and asked Sita to serve some food. To serve the food, she had to come out that demarcation. Ravana kidnapped Sita. Rama and Lakshmana came back to hut and searched Sita everywhere but could not find her. They met Hanuman, who helped then in search of Sita. He searched Sita and gave news that Sita was in Lanka of Ravana. Rama went there with Lakshmana along with the army of monkeys and other animals of which prominent were Sugriva along with Hanuman, Angada, Nala, Neela and Jambavantha. They planned for the fire battle to destroy Lanka and fought for Nine days with army of Ravana. During the battle, Ravana’s brother Kumbhakarna and son Meghanath died. On the Tenth day, Rama worshiped Aparajita before going on fight with Ravana. In the battle, Rama slayed ten heads of Ravana. Since then, this day is celebrated as Dussehra every year. The events Rama Lila were played for nine days before Dussehra and on tenth day the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkarana and Meghnataha were burnt at various places.

The honor of Durga in different places

At some places, Durga Puja is performed because according to Durga Mahatmaya, the Goddess Durga had the fierce battle with demon Mahishasura for nine days and killed him on tenth day. That is the day of Dussehra or Vijayadashami.

In Bengal and many other places it is believed that Durga came on earth and stayed in her parental house for nine days and on the tenth day she returned her matrimonial house, habitancy of Shiva, Mount Kailasha. Since then, the idols of Durga are immersed in water.

Symbols of Dussehra and Maha Navami

The symbols seen throughout Dussehra or Vijayadashami celebrations include:

1 – Bonfires and fireworks.
2 – Paper and Wood effigies of Ravana.
3 – Red spots(tika) painted on people’s foreheads.

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गणेश चतुर्थी 2016 पूजा विधि, सुभ मुहूर्त, डेट टाइम & सेलेब्रेशन्स

गणेश चतुर्थी 2016 = 5 सितम्बर (सोमबार)

हमारे देश भारत वर्ष में 5 सितम्बर को हर्षोल्लास के साथ गणेश चतुर्थी का पर्व मनाया जाएगा और इस त्यौहार की सारी तैयारियां अंतिम चरण में हैं। हिन्दू त्यौहार गणेश चतुर्थी को 'गणेश चौथ' और 'गणेश जयंती' के नाम से भी जाना जाता है। गणेश चतुर्थी के बारे में ऐसी मान्यता है कि भाद्रपद माह के शुक्ल पक्ष की चतुर्थी के दिन भगवान गणेश का जन्म हुआ था। इसलिए संकट हरण विध्नकर्ता के जन्म दिवस के उत्सव को गणेश चतर्थी के रूप में मनाया जाता है। इस दिन भगवान गणेश को बुद्धि, समृद्धि और सौभाग्य के देवता के रूप में पूजा जाता है। गणेश चतुर्थी का उत्सव 10 दिनों तक चलता है जो चतुर्थी के दिन से शुरू होकर अनंत चतुर्दशी के दिन ख़त्म होता है।

पूजा विधि और सुभ मुहूर्त

नारद पुराण के अनुसार भाद्रपद मास की शुक्ल चतुर्थी को गणेश व्रत करना चाहिए। इस व्रत को रखने के प्रमुख नियम निम्न हैं -

1 - इस व्रत में आवाहन, प्रतिष्ठापन, आसान समर्पण, दीप दर्शन आदि द्वारा गणेश पूजन करना चाहिए।

2 - पूजा में दूर्वा (घास) अवश्य शामिल करें।

3 - गणेश जी के बिभिन्न नामों से उनकी आराधना करनी चाहिए।

4 - नैवेद्य के रूप में पांच लड्डू रखें।

5 - इस दिन रात के समय चन्द्रमा की तरफ नहीं देखना चाहिए, ऐसा माना जाता है कि इसे देखने पर झूठे आरोप झेलने पड़ते हैं।

6 - अगर रात के समय चन्द्रमा दिख जाए तो उसकी शांति के लिए पूजा करानी चाहिए।

ऐसा माना जाता है कि भगवान् गणेश का जन्म माध्यायन काल के दौरान हुआ था इसलिए माध्यायन के समय को ही गणेश जी की पूजा के लिए उपर्युक्त माना जाता है। माध्यायन मुहूर्त में, भक्त लोग पुरे विधि विधान से गणेश पूजा करते हैं जिसे षोडसोपचार गणपति पूजा के नाम से जाना जाता है।

इस साल गणेश चतुर्थी उत्सव 5 सितम्बर को मनाया जाएगा। वैसे तो गणेश चतुर्थी तिथि 4 सितम्बर को शाम 6 बजकर 54 मिनट से शुरू हो रही है जो 5 सितम्बर को रात 9 बजकर 10 मिनट पर ख़त्म होगी। लेकिन सूर्योदय से तिथि का मान होने के कारण गणेश चतुर्थी 5 सितम्बर को मनाई जाएगी। पूजा के शुभ मुहूर्त की बात करें तो 5 सितम्बर को दिन में 11 बजकर 10 मिनट से दोपहर 1 बजकर 39 मिनट तक गणेश पूजा का समय सबसे शुभ है।

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Hindu Festival Hartalika Teej 2016

Hartalika Teej 2016 = 4th September (Sunday)

 
Literally, the word "Teej" refers to "Three". Teej falls on the third day after a full and new moon night. The most auspicious Teej days are: Hariyali, Kajari and Hartalika. The Hindu festival Hartalika Teej is mainly celebrated in the Northern region of India, especially in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The third day of the first fortnight of the Hindu month Bhadra (August - September) is celebrated as Hartalika Teej. It is mostly observed and celebrated on a day before "Ganesh Chaturthi".

Hartalika Teej Significance 

Both young and old, women observe a fast on this day and worship the Goddess Parvati. This fast is kept as 'Nirjal', that means, it is observed without drinking a single drop of water (Jal). Such a deep pledge is undergone by the women in the belief that keeping a such fast would result in the prolonged healthy life of their husband and blessed with strong marriage life like Shiva and Parvati. While married women have this reason, to keep this fast, unmarried women fast in the hope of getting a good husband like Lord Shiva. It is also said that the women who keep fast on this day, go to heaven after their death.

Stories Behind Hartalika Teej

According to legends, this day is known by the celebration of union ceremony of Lord Shiva and his wife Goddess Parvati. While she was in deep love with him, he was unaware of her existence. She fasted and worshipped for several years in the Himalayas in order to impress him. Her efforts were noticed and devotion appreciated. Lord Shiva realized her devotion and married her. It is said that the Goddess took a hundred and eight births only to reunite with Shiva. Hence, on this day, an idol of the Goddess is clad in bright, beautiful colors and a process is carried out in which the idol is sitting in a palanquin. Some people also worship Lord Shiva's Idol. The idols are made out of a combination of sand and clay. In the state of Rajasthan, this process includes animals like elephants and camels.

During the Hartalika Teej prayer, sweets, rice in turmeric powder and flowers along with coins are offered as holy Prasad. The holy Kathas are spoken by all the women or single priest. During this narration, all the women focus their thoughts on the well being of their husbands. Apart from the prayers, women put special materials of ‘Shringar’ or make-up. They try their best to look beautiful by wearing new clothes, wearing jewelry and adorning themselves with bangles and Mehendi on their hands. They also wear a 'Bindi' on their foreheads. The idol of Parvati is dressed up in a similar manner. The fast is broken usually after the woman has a bath and completes her prayers in the evening.

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