Questions tagged [festivals]
A festival is an event centering on and celebrating some unique aspect of the community.
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Is Narakasura death is celebrated as Diwali?
The day before Diwali is Naraka Chaturdashi, which is believed to be the day when Krishna killed the demon Narakasura. Some believe that Diwali is celebrated to commemorate this event, as it ...
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Why do we celebrate Maha shivratri festival?
Every year we celebrate Maha Shiva Ratri Festival and every time one question roaming in my mind and that is "Why"?
Why do we celebrate this festival?
Every Festival have its meaning but I don't ...
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What is the origin of Kumbha Mela?
Once every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh is celebrated at Haridwar, Prayag, Nasik and Ujjain. It is generally believed that the reason for celebrating Maha Kumbh at those 4 places is because the Amrita (...
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Lighting candles rather than oil-lamps on Diwâlî a scripturally prescribed practise?
Does any scriptures mention use of candles on the night of Diwâlî ?
Lighting a seasame oil or ghee based dîyâ is considered auspicious.
However, these days it's more common for people to light up ...
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About Vaisvadeva ceremony
In this chapter of Markandeya Purana, it mentiones one offer bali to Duhsaha at the end of Vaisvadeva Ceremony:-
Men shall give thee a plenteous bali offering at the close of the Vaiśvadeva ceremony, ...
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Did Holika mentioned in other scriptures, like Narada Purana?
Most of us know that Holika is Hiranyakashipu's sister, but it is not mentioned in scriptures. However, here the Narada Purana mentioning her:-
O Holi, you have been made by people of childish traits ...
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Where is the story of rishi Panchami in scriptures?
In which scripture is the story of Rishi panchami described?
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Ganesha Chathurthi in Bhadrapad or Magha month?
Someone today told me that Ganesha chathurthi, birthday of Ganesha, is not in Bhadrapada month but in Magha.
What does Puranas say about Ganesha's birth (or the day He was made the lord of Ganas) ...
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How did Holika "trick" Prahlad into the pyre?
Many retellings of the Holika Dahan mythology (including from sources one might think were authoritative) mention that Holika "tricked" her nephew Prahlad into sitting in her lap while she ...
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Why Goddess Durga was worshiped on dusshera?
Dusshera is the day the Ravana was killed by the Rama, but Hindus worship Goddess Durga instead of Rama on dusshera ? Why so?
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Why is Holi not much known in Southern India?
Why is Holi not much known in Southern India? Did the festival come into being relatively late in North India?
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Is there any mention of Ganesh Chaturthi in the Puranas or the Itihasas?
It is a well known fact that Ganesh Chaturthi's public celebration was initiated by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in Pune in the year 1893.
I would like to know whether there is any mention of the festival in ...
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Where does it say that rakshabandhan's rakhi should not be removed for atleast 21 days?
https://mpbreakingnews.in/religion/rakshabandhan-2023-what-to-do-with-rakhi-after-rakshabandhan-how-many-days-should-it-remain-on-wrist-what-astrology-say-mas/
This above news website writes that one ...
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Why is there so much diversity b/w north and south and still both hindu
I have myself observed it, all the things b/w north and south are very different, may it be the language, eating habits and in terms of religion both consider themselves as Hindu but have different ...
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Are there scriptural references to the celebration of Radhashtami?
It seems to be a big festival for ISKCON - I had never heard of it till I visited an ISKCON place of worship.
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How to do Lakshmi Puja in Diwali?
What is the best way to do Lakshmi Puja in Diwali?
So how should one go with the following before starting with the puja?
What are the things that we need to use?
What is the actual process?
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What is the significance of the festival Diwali? Why is it celebrated?
There are many festivals in Hinduism. But some of them are considered very important. One of them is Diwali, a festival of lights. What is the significance of the festival? Why is it celebrated?
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Why do Bengalis celebrate Kali Puja during Diwali?
I don't know why, during Diwali, the Bengalis celebrate Kali Puja? Why don't they worship Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha?
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Which is the oldest scriptural reference for Diwali?
The festival of Diwali is associated with many legends:
The first day of Dhan Trayodashi is the day when Goddess Lakshmi appeared from the Samudra Manthan.
Next comes Narak Chaturdashi is when ...
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How to use Durva grass in Shree Ganesha's puja?
I am preparing for Chaturthi this year, I would like to improve the puja to Shree Ganesha, I came to know that Ganesha likes Druva grass, but I didn't know how to use it.
I thought you were supposed ...
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Scriptural reference for Navadurga
Navarātri is popularly considered to be 9 days dedicated to the worship of Navadurgā i.e 9 forms of Bhagavatī Durgā. However the Devi-Bhāgavata Purāna, which describes the procedure of Navarātri vrata,...
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What is the origin of Raksha Bandhan?
Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu calendar month of Shravana. But what is the origin/story behind ...
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Is there a Prāyaścitta for not fasting on Rāma-navamī́?
The Agastya-saṁhitā́ mentions not fasting on Rāma-navamī́ will result in being cooked in hell.
That wretched man who eats food on Rama- navami suffers torments in
the terrible hells called Kumbhīpāka....
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What is the proper procedure of celebrating new year?
Yesterday, it was seen how some Hindus were overexcited in celebrating the Christian New Year in a typical European fashion. Yet the same enthusiasm is absent while observing the Hindu New Year, which ...
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How do Hindus celebrate birthday?
I have not heard about birthday celebrations in our puranas or texts.
But is there any account of Janmashtami (birthday of Lord Krishna) celebration in any of the puranas or other texts? When did it ...
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Why do the Buddhists in India claim that Diwali is a buddhist festival?
I am not sure whether it is a question to be asked on this forum but I have come across a lot of Navayani Buddhist online who claim that Diwali was a festival started by Mauryan Emperor Ashoka as ...
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Why are certain festivals like festivals like - Vishwakarma Puja celebrated according to Gregorian calender i.e every year on 17 September?
Most Hindu festivals are celebrated according to Hindu calender ,so they fall on different date (according to Gregorian Calender) on each year.
Eg - Diwali 2021 was on 4 November 2021 , while Diwali ...
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Why Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated during rainy season?
I know Ganesh Chaturthi festival celebrated with huge idols etc. So why choosing rainy season which will be problematic while celebrating?
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Should we celebrate Uttarayana on December 21?
As we know Uttarayana is being celebrated as Makar Sankranti or Makara Sankramana when Sun enters Capricorn or Makara Rashi which approx falls on Jan 14, as 2021.
This is considered as Uttarayana. But ...
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Why all Hindus won't celebrate Hanuman Jayanti on same day?
In South India, especially Tamil Nadu Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated
on the Margazhi month of Moola nakshathram. It is said that Lord
Hanuman was born during that month.
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How is Akshaya Tritiya celebrated?
Akshaya Tritiya is an important Hindu festival and I have seen people buying jewellery and other items on this "auspicious day".
How is Akshaya Tritiya celebrated in the world? To be more specific, I ...
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Which scripture mentions Lord Parshurama was born on Akshaya Tritiya?
The Drikpanchang says that Parshuram Jayanti falls on Shukla Paksha Tritiya in the month of Vaishakha also known as Akshay Tritiya.
It is believed that Parashurama was born during Pradosh Kala and ...
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Why cooked food is not to be eaten on holi before holika dahan?
What is the significance behind it and does it has foundation of scriptural reference? Why cooked food is eaten only after holika dahan?
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What is the 'Māsī Māgama (मासी मागम)', and it's significance?
I recently heard about this festival - 'Māsī Māgama (मासी मागम)' and its currently ongoing celebration. Mostly celebrated in the Tamil Nadu.
Some details maybe found here and here
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Which scripture mention Lord Rama reached Ayodhya on Kaartika Amavasya (Deepawali) after 14 years of exile?
Deepawali is the one of the main festival of India. It is celebrated because Lord Rama has reached Ayodhya on this day after gaining victory over Ravana (mainly in northern part of India). Deepawali ...
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Why do people celebrate Holi? Why do they throw colored powder at each other?
Holi is meant to be a happy ritual, I agree. But what is the historical context behind this whole ritual, and what do the colors represent?
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Scriptural reference for relation between Uttarayana and Vaikunta Ekadashi and Shivarathri and scriptural reference for their date of celebration [duplicate]
Vaikunta Ekadashi and Shivarathri are very popular Hindu festivals.
If you observe carefully both Vaikunta Ekadashi which happens in Dhanu Masa, which is one masa before Makara masa and Shivarathri ...
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Is it true that two thousand years ago Makar Sankranti used to be celebrated in December and would be celebrated in April after seven thousand years?
I got a message on Christmas stating that there was a time when Christmas and Makar Sankranti used to be celebrated on their website same day.
After a quick web search, I found that Sun takes 20mins ...
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Was Diwali mentioned in Valmiki Ramayana? [duplicate]
In this news clip from WION, the anchor is saying that when Lord Rama came back to Ayodhya, the residents of Ayodhya decorated their houses with lamps. That is how the festival of Diwali (Deepavali) ...
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What is Gauri (Gowri) Ganesh?
It is usually celebrated a day before Ganesh Chaturthi.
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This festival celebrates the goddess Gowri or Gauri, (also known as
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Can we do sthapna of vigrah at home during Chaturmas?
Can we do sthapna of vigraha(Radha Krishna Pratima) at home during Chaturmas?
Some said you cannot do any kind of sthapana/pran-pratishtha during these 4 months.
Some said only muhurta karyas like ...
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Eco-friendly Ganesha idol?
Is it okay to have an eco-friendly Ganesha idol at home at this Ganesha Chaturthi? My mom says, as per Hindu parampara kumbhar (potters) and carpenters make the idols and we shouldn't make it.
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Is the popular practice of applying Mehndi (Henna tattoo) during weddings supported by scriptures?
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Mehndi is a form of body art and temporary skin decoration usually drawn on hands or legs, in which decorative designs are created on a person's body, using a paste, created from the ...
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Why is Buddha Pūrṇimā named so?
Is Buddha Pūrṇimā named so because of Gautama Buddha?
If yes, then how to reconcile its significance with our hindu theology because clearly, Gautama Buddha was not a Hindu as per Vedic Standards.
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Should I keep Vinayak Chaturthi or Sankasti Chaturthi Vrat every month? [closed]
People advised me to keep Sankasti Chaturthi ...Later I found out about Vinayaka Chaturthi too ... So, Can I take only Sankasti Chaturthi every month or do I have to take both every month ?
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What is the significance of the float festival - Theppotsavam?
I came across a few videos of Theppotsavam, a festival celebrated in some temples of South India. The principal murti is decorated and floated on a nearby river or lake. As per Wikipedia it seems that ...
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Are fire cracks really a part of diwali celebration?
Are fire cracks really a part of diwali celebration? We're crakers always used in ancient times or they are just something that we cameup in recent times?
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Which festivals trace their origin stories to Vedas
There are many hindu festivals. Most of them derive their origin in Itihaasa (Ramayana and Mahabharata) and Puranas.
So, are there any festivals that have their origin in Vedas ?
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Bali Padyami vs Onam
Today is Bali Padyami. On which day is Mahabali supposed to visit his subjects on prithvi loka - Onam or Bali Padyami?
Looking for references from scriptures only, and neither from folklore nor from ...
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What scriptures describe the UpAkarma dates calculation and performance details
Upakarma or Avni Avittam is a ritual performed before/on Shravan Paurnima/Pournami (it depends on Veda). Generally Rigveda Upakarma is one day behind Yajurveda Upakarma.
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