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  As the year progresses, Hindu devotees around the world prepare to celebrate Kurma Jayanti. On this special day, people worship Lord Vishnu in his Kurma Avatar, his second incarnation as a tortoise. It occurs on the ‘Purnima’ (full moon day) in the month of ‘Vaishakh’ according to the Hindu calendar. Hindu legends believe that on this day, Lord Vishnu, in his Kurma avatar, lifted the enormous Mandaranchal Parvat on his back during the Samudra Manthan (the churning of the ocean of milk).      Kurma Jayanti   In Hindu mythology, there was a great event called the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan). During this event, gods (devas) and demons (asuras) worked together to extract the...

Narasimha Jayanti is a Hindu festival celebrated on the fourteenth day of Vaishakh month. The most ferocious avatar of Lord Vishnu is Narasimha or Narasingha avatar. According to Hindu Scriptures, this is the Fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu incarnated as Narasimha (Half human and half lion).  On this day Lord Vishnu reincarnated as Narasimha to safeguard his devotee Prahalad by destroying the Hiranyakashipu. This celebration symbolizes the eternal victory of good over evil and it is believed to follow the righteous path for a happy and peaceful life. The victory of Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu signifies the triumph of knowledge over ignorance and the steady devotion...

  Vaikasi Visakam is a Hindu festival celebrated primarily in Southern Indian states. It falls in the Tamil month of Vaikasi, which typically falls in May or June, coinciding with the full moon day (Visakam).     Vaikasi Visakam is celebrated as the birth of Lord Murugan, who is known as the God of courage, wealth, and wisdom, mainly celebrated by Tamil people all over the world. This festival holds a special place for followers of the Hindu deity Murugan, also known as Lord Kartikeya in Northern states.  Lord Murugan is the second son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi.  In Tamil Nadu, Lord Murugan is addressed with different names such as Kathirvelan, Saravanan, Subramanya, Shanmugam, and some others.  Murugan is often depicted as...

Akshaya Tritiya, a revered festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, and others worldwide, holds immense significance as a day of endless blessings and auspicious beginnings. Falling on May 10th, 2024, this year's Akshaya Tritiya is poised to bring prosperity and joy to all who celebrate it. The term "Akshaya" in Sanskrit signifies "endless," symbolizing the boundless blessings bestowed upon worshippers on this auspicious occasion. It marks the third tithi in the lunar calendar month of Vaishaka or the Tamil solar calendar month of Chithirai, typically occurring in April or May. On this sacred day, devotees pay homage to Lord Parasurama,...

Rama Navami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. It falls on the ninth day (Navami) of the chithirai month in the Hindu calendar.Rama Navami holds immense spiritual significance for Hindus and is celebrated with great devotion and severe across India and in many parts of the world where Hindu communities reside.The festival is marked by elaborate rituals and celebrations. Devotees wake up early in the morning, take a ritual bath, and visit temples dedicated to Lord Rama. Special prayers and bhajans (devotional songs) are sung in praise of Lord Rama,...