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Utpanna Ekadashi 2025: Date, Vrat Vidhi and Significance
The word “Utpanna” signifies originated or born − and so the day of fasting is called Utpanna Ekadashi − the ‘existence’ of divine Goddess Ekadashi to elevate people and save them from sin. To believers of the ISKCON tradition (International Society for Krishna Consciousness), Utpanna Ekadashi is significant as it marks the first day of Vaishnava Ekadashis, and reflects a restoration in their determination and dedication to spirituality.
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Pitru Paksha 2025: Dates, Time, Rituals & Significance
Every year, millions of Hindus celebrate a pious period known as Pitru Paksha, during which people perform religious ceremonies and offerings for dead ancestors. There is high spiritual significance to this ancient tradition in the Hindu culture, as it unites families to acknowledge their gratitude and seek the blessings of their forefathers.
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Ekadashi
Indira Ekadashi 2025: Timings, Vrat Katha and significance Benefits
Out of 24 Ekadashis in the Hindu calendar, Indira Ekadashi has particular importance, which is full of good fortune. Indira Ekadashi 2025 occurs on September 17, and presents to us a rare and potent opportunity to purify our souls, as well as receive blessings for our ancestors.
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Parsva Ekadashi 2025: Date, Timings, Vrat Katha & Rituals
Parsva Ekadashi is one of the most essential fasting days observed in Hindu tradition in honor of Lord Vishnu. Known as Parivartini Ekadashi – this sacred day is the mystical time when Lord Vishnu switches sleep position on his cosmic bed.
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Radha Ashtami 2025: Date, Time, Puja Vidhi & Significance
The Goddess of undivided devotional love, Radha Rani, was born on Radha Ashtami, which is also called Radha Jayanti. This pious festival is celebrated on the eighth (Shukla Paksha) day of the month of Bhadrapada, exactly fifteen days after Janmashtami.
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Festivals
Ganesha Chaturthi 2025 : Date, Time, Puja & Significance
Kurukshetra, popularly known as the land of the Gita, showers Bappa with love and devotion this season of festivities! ISKCON Kurukshetra celebrates Ganesh Caturthi every year with great pomp and grandeur and follows the culture and tradition of worshipping for ten days of devotional fervor. This celebration epitomizes the merging of the older bhakti with modern festivals in contemporary bhakti tradition, and provides a perfect combination of seeking blessing of the popular elephant headed god.
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Aja Ekadashi 2025: Date, Parana Time, Vrat Katha & Significance
Aja Ekadashi 2025 — One of the most auspicious fast in Hindu Calendar. If one observes this day with full faith, it gives hope, spiritual cleansing, and also spiritual blessings. If anyone observes Aja Ekadashi, they may get completely free from their sins and get liberation.
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Festivals
Dahi Handi 2025: Date, Significance, Celebration, and Rituals
Celebrate the colorful festival of Dahi Handi every year, showcasing beautiful coordination between communities filled with enthusiasm and devotion. So, while devotees anxiously keep waiting and keep asking, “When is Dahi Handi 2025”? On our end, here are some of the most basic details about this much-loved festival that celebrates the mischief of the playful childhood era of Lord Krishna.
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Utpanna Ekadashi 2025: Date, Vrat Vidhi and Significance
The word “Utpanna” signifies originated or born − and so the day of fasting is called Utpanna Ekadashi − the ‘existence’ of divine Goddess Ekadashi to elevate people and save them from sin. To believers of the ISKCON tradition (International Society for Krishna Consciousness), Utpanna Ekadashi is significant as it marks the first day of Vaishnava Ekadashis, and reflects a restoration in their determination and dedication to spirituality.
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The soul is neither born,
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– Bhagavad Gita (2.20)