Skanda Sashti (Oct 18-24, 2009)
Skanda Sashti is observed on the sixth day of the bright fortnight of the Tamil month of Aippasi (October - November). It is an important festival of South India and is observed to commemorate the... More »
Skanda Sashti is observed on the sixth day of the bright fortnight of the Tamil month of Aippasi (October - November). It is an important festival of South India and is observed to commemorate the... More »
This year Diwali falls on October 17th – which is conveniently on a Saturday! Diwali is often referred to as the “Festival of Lights” and is a celebration of joy and happiness. Diwali signifies the... More »
Diwali is the most important festival for the Hindus, for it's our promise to take ourselves from darkness unto light -- the light that empowers us to commit ourselves to good deeds, that which brings... More »
Sri Lankan Nallur Festival Has Devotion and Traditional Match-Making Source: www.sundaytimes.lk JAFFNA, SRI LANKA, August 16, 2009: Jaffna’s annual Nallur festival is a major religious and social event which draws devotees from the far corners... More »
Deepavali or Diwali - also known as the "Festival of Lights" is the biggest festival in the Hindu Calendar. What is the date for Diwali 2009? Answer: Diwali falls on Saturday, October 17, 2009.
HPI - Aug 12, 2009 Washington Festival, A Tribute to Jaffna’s Nalloor Temple Source: www.tamilnet.com WASHINGTON D.C., USA, August 9, 2009: Several hundred Saiva devotees from different parts of the U.S.... More »
Source: http://www.hindu-blog.com/2008/12/arudhra-darshan-2009-lord-shiva-ardra.html INDIA, December 21, 2008: Ardra Darshana, also known as Ardra festival, will occur on January 10 in 2009. Observed on the full moon day in the Tamil month of Margazhi (Margali Masam), this... More »
November 4th is Skanda Sashti. The significance of this festival has been explained by Sri Swami Sivanandaji in his book "Hindu Fasts and Festivals". This article has been posted at: http://www.dlshq.org/religions/skanda.htm
Deppavali Blessings from H. H. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Radiant Immortal Divinities! Most Beloved and Blessed Selves Hari Om! Om Namo Narayanaya! Happy Diwali ! May this holy festival of Sri Sri Laxmipuja and Happy New... More »