Maghi Shri Ganesh Jayanti 2026 Why is Maghi Shri Ganesh Jayanti celebrated ? Ganesh Jayanti is the day on which the frequencies of Deity Ganesh reached earth for the first time. Deity Shri Ganesh was born on this day. As per Hindu calendar, the tithi is Magh Shukla Chaturthi, that is the fourth day (chaturthi) […]
Category Archives: Hindu Festivals
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Ratha Saptami 2026 Ratha Saptami (Magh Shukla Saptami) is a day to venerate the Surya Devata (Deity Sun), the life giver! Veneration for the Divine is an integral part of the Indian culture / Hindu Dharma. We worship not only the superior Deities, but also Devatas like the Sun, Moon, Agni (Fire), Varun and Indra. […]
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Makar Sankranti (Sankramana, Pongal, Uttarayan) 2026 The Makar Sankranti festival, unlike other Hindu festivals, is not dependent on the tithi (position of the moon) but on position of the sun. On this day, the sun enters the zodiac sign of Capricorn. Usually, Makar Sankranti is celebrated on 14th January. But, to compensate for the difference […]