Masik or Masa Shivaratri translates to ‘monthly night of Lord Shiva’. On the 14th day of each month, during the Krishna Paksha (waning moon half), devotees of Lord Shiva observe a fast and pray to gain control over their senses and restraint their malicious feelings of anger, jealousy, pride, and greed. It is the darkest […]
We understand that it is hard for anyone to keep track of all the rules, especially when it comes to Indian fasting. It’s really hard to not do a mistake while fasting on the auspicious occasion of Navratri since all rules were passed on by our elders to us by mouth. This article is all about […]
Karva Chauth is a Hindu festival celebrating the bond of a husband and wife. Karva Chauth has a prime significance in every Hindu couple’s married life, especially the women. In the Hindu culture, fasts hold supreme prominence. Almost every festival and occasion experiences one or the other fast, each celebrating the various human relationships. Karva […]
The bond between a mother and a child is sacred. There is no other relationship that can take its place or imitate the same intensity. Ahoi Ashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates this bond. Ahoi Ashtami is a fasting ritual observed across the country. It is believed to strengthen the sacred bond of a […]
Navratri is one of the biggest festivals of Hindu culture. It is a celebration that prolongs for nine days and nights. The ways of celebrations vary across the country but not the devotion. The eighth day of the festival is called Ashtami or more popularly Durga Ashtami. There are two reasons to celebrate Sharad Navratri. […]
All Indian festivals have a firm base of traditions, rituals, and customs. These are to be ardently followed by each devotee to seek divine blessings. However, we often miss out on one or the other. We bring to you a complete list of all the rituals and customs that are performed during the Navratri. Also, […]
A long list of rules accompanies any holy occasion in India or for that matter anywhere in the world. Besides, what to eat and what not to eat is always a big dilemma! We bring you the Navratri guide today! Be it Navratri or any other holy occasion, the rules and rituals are generally passed […]
Want to know everything about the upcoming Jitiya fast? Don’t know what to eat and what not to eat, or what to do? We are here to help you! Jitiya fast commemorates the extreme and never-ending love of a mother towards her child. Jitiya fast is observed by mothers for the well-being and prosperity of […]
Confused about what to eat and what not to eat on Janmashtami fast? We are here to help you out! Janamashtami also known as Gokulashtami, Krishnashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. All communities celebrate it with loud cheer and vigor. All kinds of sweets and dishes are made as offerings […]
There is always uncertainty when it comes to fasting on Ekadashi like what to eat and what not to eat on Ekadashi. So here we are to help with the set norms and beliefs that will guide your way. Every fasting occasion in India is said to have some set of rules to be followed […]
