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Vasant Panchami
In Hinduism, Vasant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, is celebrated with great joy and fervour by devotees at ISCKON Kurukshetra owing to its cultural and spiritual significance.
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Saphala Ekadashi
Did you know that the dawn of Saphala Ekadashi brings a special vibrancy to the holy town of Kurukshetra? The devotees of Krishna all flock to the grounds of the ISKCON temple, singing kirtans and bhajans filled with deep spiritual fervour.
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Mokshada Ekadashi
Margashirsha is the month during which Mokshada Ekadashi is celebrated. It is the eleventh day of the Shukla Paksha when Mokshada Ekadashi is celebrated. There is an age-old belief that fasting on this day helps liberate one’s ancestors so that they can attain salvation, “moksha.”
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The Snana Yatra, also known as Devasnana Purnima, is a spectacular bathing festival held at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, India. Celebrated on the full moon day of the Jyeshtha month, it’s considered the birthday of Lord Jagannath, the presiding deity. This historic tradition, believed to have been started by King Indradyumna, the temple’s builder, is one of the oldest continuously celebrated festivals in Puri.
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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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