One may call it differently, in several parts of this mystical country but mostly “Vasant Panchami” what this festival is better known as. All ocassion, one needs to collect puja samagri. In many parts, it is also celebrate as ‘Basant festivals of Kites”. Sikhs in Gurdwaras celebrate Vasant Panchami as “Sikh Festival”. Whereas in the state of Bihar, this day is dedicated to all the farmers, popularly known as ‘Harvest Festival’, Some of the other parts in India, it is the anniversary of “Deo-Sun God’. The occasion is the same, it is just that it is celebrated with different rituals and different customs. This shows that people always have a different way to celebrate an occasion but the essence remains the same everywhere. In wide parts of Bengal, this day is particularly special for Bengalis because it’s the day when Saraswati Puja is commenced with great pomp and Glitter. Continue reading Significance of Vasant Panchami or Saraswati Puja
Monthly Archives: January 2019
Rules to be Followed by the Hindus to Worship the Lord
Only buying puja samagris from the puja decoration items online store is not enough. One needs to know the rules to complete the pujas with perfection.
Achieving happiness, peace, and success is the sole purpose of worshipping the Gods and Goddesses. Since the ancient times, people are following innumerable rules and regulations to attain peace and prosperity in their life. It is true that worshipping the Lord with pure heart and mind fulfills every wish. But, it is also said that implementing some of the rules can make the prayer stronger, purer, and more productive. Only buying the puja samagris including the idols and frames of the Gods and Goddesses bought from the puja decoration items online store and placing them in the right places is not enough. The devotee needs to follow these rules to add effectiveness to the puja and worship. Continue reading Rules to be Followed by the Hindus to Worship the Lord
What you Need to Complete Saraswati Puja with Perfection?
Different puja items are needed for different pujas and rituals. Here is the list of all the items you need for performing Saraswati puja with perfection.
Vasant Panchami or Saraswati puja generally takes place in the end of January or any time in the month of February. Different types of puja items are needed to perform the puja perfectly especially if there are students in the family. She is the Goddess of wisdom and intellect. So if you have kids who study in schools and colleges in the family, it is mandatory to worship Goddess Saraswati. Continue reading What you Need to Complete Saraswati Puja with Perfection?
What is the Significance of Fasting on Thursday?
Do you know the significance of fasting on Thursday or you perform the puja without knowing the importance of it and by buying the required pooja things?
As per Hinduism, every day is dedicated to a Hindu God or Goddess. For example, Vrihaspativar or Thursday is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is believed that wearing yellow dresses can bring good luck on Thursday. Many people do fasting on every Thursday especially those who strongly believe in Vishnu. Those who do the fasting eat food only once during the whole day and worship the Lord with all the required pooja things in the morning along with chanting the specific mantra. Continue reading What is the Significance of Fasting on Thursday?