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In the eastern state of Odisha, specifically the region around Puri and in Nabadwip, West Bengal, the festival is also referred to as Sri Krishna Jayanti or simply Sri Jayanti. [55] [56] People celebrate Janmashtami by fasting and worship until midnight. The Bhagavata Purana is recited from the 10th chapter, a section dedicated to the life of ...
Hanuman Jayanti is the celebration of the birth of Hanuman, Rama's loyal devotee. Hanuman is known for his great strength, power and his immortal devotion towards Lord Rama. He is considered to be one of the most powerful Hindu gods in India. On auspicious day of Hanuman Jayanti, People apply red Sindoor from Lord's feet on their foreheads.
Sri Krishna Jayanti is celebrated on Sravana Bahula Ashtami (July–August), followed by the Lord's Jayanti on Sravana Suddha Vidiya (July–August). Ganapathi Navarathrulu is observed in Bhadrapadam (August–September), while Sarannavarathrulu takes place during Asviyujam (September–October).
Radha Krishna on Radhashtami. Radhashtami or Radha Jayanti is the Hindu festival celebrating the appearance day of Goddess Radha, avatar of Lakshmi. The festival is celebrated annually on the eighth day of Bhadra month of bright moon. On this day, devotees keep fast, sing glories, dance and enact the divine pastimes of Goddess Radha. [4]
Mahaveer Jayanthi 6 April Good Friday: 10 April Tamil New Year Day, B R Ambedkar’s birthday: 14 April May Day (Labour's day) 1 May Ramzan: 5 May Bakrid: 1 August Krishna Jayanthi: 11 August Independence day: 15 August Ganesh Chaturthi: 22 August Muharram: 30 August Gandhi Jayanthi (Mahatma Gandhi's birthday) 2 October Ayutha Pooja: 14 October ...
Kannan refers to Krishna, the avatar of Vishnu, while pancha means five and Kshetrams refers to holy places. Four of the five temples are situated in Chola Nadu, in modern times, in the region surrounding Kumbakonam and Nagapattinam and one of them in Nadu Nadu. Krishna is not the presiding deity in any of the temples.
Nag Panchami is believed as the victory day of Krishna over the Kaliya snake. Sutta Punav: Full moon day of Shravan: Aug: Yajnopavita or the sacred jannuvey: Example: On this Shravan full moon day, GSB men worship and change the sacred thread. In northern India, this day is celebrated as Raksha bandhan. Janmashtami: 23rd day of Shravan: Aug ...
The legend about Mokshada Ekadashi is narrated by the god Krishna to the Pandava King Yudhishthira in the Brahmanda Purana and the Padma Purana. Once, a saintly king called Vaikhanasa ruled in the city of Champaka. One night, the king had a dream, where he saw his forefathers being tormented in Naraka (Hell) who begged the king to liberate them.