Hindu Festivals

 Hindu Festivals

JANUARY 

Sankranti

Happy Makar Sankranti (Harvest festival for farmers, a time for peace and prosperity and offering prayers to the Sun God (Surya).) The same festival is celebrated all over India but it has different names. Lohri in North, Pongal in South, Makar Sankranti in Western parts, Gujarat calls it Uttarayan.

FEBRUARY 

Shivratri 

Maha Shivratri or Mahashivratri, which literally translates to the great night of Lord Shiva, is one of the biggest and most auspicious Hindu festivals celebrated with much pomp. It is observed on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Phalguna. On this night, the northern hemisphere of the planet is positioned in such a way that there is a natural upsurge of energy in a human being. This is a day when nature is pushing one towards one’s spiritual peak. Devotees observe a fast, worship Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati, Maha Shivratri Puja Ritual typically consist of: Cleanliness, Fasting, Puja Setup, Offerings, Mantra Chanting. Abhishek. Meditation, cosmic dance, Aarti. It is also believed that Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati got married. Hence, it holds immense importance in the Hindu religion. May this auspicious day of Maha Shivratri bring enlightenment and the energy to move us to a higher state of consciousness, peace, bliss and happiness. May Lord Shiva infinite blessings be with you.