Thursday, April 7, 2016

Teej - When, Where, How is Celebrated | Teej Rituals

 Teej - When, Where, How is Celebrated | Teej Rituals

The Teej celebration is an essential celebration for wedded ladies, and tremendously expected storm celebration. It celebrates the gathering of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, after she paid an atonement of 100 years detachment.

The summon of Parvati's gift amid the celebration is accepted to realize proceeded with conjugal rapture.

When is the Festival Celebrated?

July/August, contingent upon the cycle of the moon. In 2015, the Teej Festival will occur on August 17-18.

Where is the Festival Celebrated?

The Teej celebration is generally celebrated in the forsake condition of Rajasthan. The best place to experience it is in Jaipur, where the celebrations are the most stupendous and generally eminent.

Teej Festival fairs, including handiworks and Rajasthani social exhibitions, are additionally held at all the Dilli Haats, in Delhi.

How is the Festival Celebrated?

Ladies spruce up in their finest garments and gems to adore the Goddess Parvati. They additionally get their hands designed with henna, joined by the singing of uncommon Teej celebration melodies. Swings are altered to branches of huge trees, and the ladies alternate to happily swing on them.

In Jaipur, a tremendous regal parade highlighting an icon of the Goddess Parvati (Teej Mata), winds its way through the paths of the Old City. It includes old fashioned palanquins, bullock trucks pulling guns, chariots, enlivened elephants, stallions, camels, metal groups, and artists. A touch of everything truly! The parade begins from Tripolia Gate and winds its way through Tripolia Bazaar and Chhoti Chaupar, Gangauri Bazaar, and finishes at Chaugan Stadium. Travelers can watch and photo it from the porch of the Hind Hotel, inverse Tripolia Gate.

What Rituals Take Place During the Festival?

Young ladies drew in to be hitched get a blessing from their future in-laws on the day preceding the celebration. The blessing comprises of henna, bangles, an exceptional dress, and desserts.

Hitched girls are given various blessings, garments and desserts by their mom. After the love has been finished, they're gone on to the relative.

What to Expect During the Festival?

The Teej celebration is an extremely inspiring event, loaded with singing, swinging, and moving. There's a lot of devouring as well.

Teej Festival Tours

Join Vedic Walks on their yearly Teej Festival strolling visit in Jaipur. You'll get the chance to take after the parade, find out about the significance of the celebration, taste exceptionally made suites, investigate nearby markets, and even meet the cousins of the recent leaders of the city and see their excellent manor.
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Sunday, April 3, 2016

Amavasya Date Time April 2016 – No Moon Day in Hindu Calendar

Amavasya, otherwise called Amavasi or Amavas, is the no moon day (some allude it as new moon day) in a month in a customary Hindu lunar calender. Amavasya April 2016 date is April 7. The Amavasya Time - starts at 8:36 PM on April 6, 2016 and closes at 4:53 PM on April 7. The Amavas on April 7 is known as Chaitra Amavasya in North India and in different locales it is the Phalgun Amavasya.

The April 7 Amavasya marks the end of Vikram Samvant 2072 in North India. It likewise denote the end of Shaka Era 1937 in different locales.

Manmathanama Samavatsara closes in logbooks followed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. The following day (April 8) is seen as Ugadi and Gudi Padwa.

Amavasi is the darkest day in a customary Hindu month and is viewed as both promising and ominous by various Hindu groups.

There are numerous Hindus who embrace a quick on Amavasi. A few aficionados just take a solitary dinner on the day.

Chaitra month closes in customary logbook followed in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat on the day.
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Sashti Viratham – Monthly Shasti Fasting for Muruga in April 2016

Sashti Viratham – Monthly Shasti Fasting for Muruga in April 2016

Muruga Shasti, or Sashti fasting, is a month to month Hindu fasting or Viratham committed to Lord Muruga or Kartik or Shanmukha. In 2016 April, the date of Shasti fasting is April 12. Sashti is the 6th day after Amavasi (no moon) and Poornima (full moon) in a customary Hindu date-book. The Shashti Vratam after Amavasai is considered exceedingly propitious by Muruga fans and a quick is seen on the day.

Fasting on Sashti is considered exceedingly gainful and a few enthusiasts watch a complete quick for 24 hours. Ruler Muruga, otherwise called Skanda and Subramanian, is broadly revered in Malaysia, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Singapore and South India, particularly by Tamilians. In North India, Lord Muruga is known as Kartik or Kartikeya.

Numerous aficionados make it a point to visit Lord Muruga sanctuary on Sashti day. A few individuals just eat the Prasadam given from the sanctuary on the day.
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Mahakumbh slowly comes to fruition - Kumbh Mela 2016 News

Haridwar starts planning for next Ardh Kumbh Mela Snan

In perspective of colossal surge of travelers to Haridwar for the pending five showering days of Ardh Kumbh Mela falling in April, region organization has met the vehicle authorities on Wednesday to mastermind 200 additional transports. The Mela Adhikari guided the transporters to organize surplus transports to adapt to the hurry. With school excursion after the yearly examination, the pioneer turnout is relied upon to be gigantic, the mela authorities said. There are five fundamental snans of Ardh Kumbh mela in April, including the well known Baisakhi snan.

Most recent news: उज्जैन के सिंहस्थ कुंभ मेले में छद्म वेश में हमला कर सकते हैं आतंकवादी!

उज्जैन के सिंहस्थ कुंभ मेले में छद्म वेश में हमला कर सकते हैं आतंकवादी
फाईल फोटोउज्जैन: मध्यप्रदेश की धार्मिक नगरी उज्जैन में इस साल अप्रैल-मई में होने वाले सिंहस्थ कुंभ में सुरक्षा के खास इंतजाम रहेंगे, इसकी तैयारी अभी से की जा रही है। सुरक्षा एजेंसियों को आशंका है कि आतंकवादी कुंभ मेले में कहर बरपाने के लिए छद्म वेश में आ सकते हैं।

उज्जैन में 22 अप्रैल से 21 मई तक चलने वाले सिंहस्थ कुंभ में देश-दुनिया से पांच करोड़ से ज्यादा श्रद्धालुओं के आने की संभावना है। इस आयोजन के दौरान साधु-संतों की टोलियों के साथ विभिन्न राजनेताओं और अफसरों के लाल और पीली बत्ती वाली गाड़ियों में आना तय है।

सुरक्षा एजेंसी और पुलिस खास तौर पर सतर्क रहेंगी

कहीं आतंकी भी इस आयोजन में छद्म वेष में न आ जाएं, इसके लिए सुरक्षा एजेंसी और पुलिस खास तौर पर सतर्क रहेंगी।

उज्जैन के पुलिस अधीक्षक एम.एस. वर्मा ने रविवार को संवाददाताओं से चर्चा के दौरान कहा कि सिंहस्थ में सुरक्षा के मद्देनजर यहां आने वाले साधु-संतों के साथ लाल और पीली बत्ती वाले वाहनों पर भी सुरक्षा बलों की खास नजर रहेगा। पुलिस सुरक्षा को लेकर पूरी तरह सतर्क रहेगी।
Source: NDTV
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In the Mela control tower, the Mela Adhikari SA Murugeshan brought meeting with the GMOU authorities and private transport union individuals. He said, "The security of the explorers is our top need. There ought to be abundant number of transports accessible in perspective of the group circumstance."

Overseeing executive of Parivahan Nigam Mukesh Singh said, "As has been our experience for as long as years, there is tremendous surge of travelers amid the excursion time and Ardh Kumbh mela would indicate the fascination. Almost 200 transports should be kept for possible later use for the mela." These transports would handle along Roorkee, Rishikesh, Dehradun and Bijnor courses, he said.

These transports would be stopped at mela stopping opening made at various areas encompassing Har Ki Pauri.

The Mela Adhikari coordinated SP movement Shweta Chowbey to guarantee that the activity stays smooth amid the Mela. To encourage this, sufficient number of constables would be sent at the primary intersections of the city. The Mela Adhikari trained the activity SP to draft a movement arrange and convey amongst the modern affiliations and Vyapar mandals. He said, "To encourage the explorers for coming to the Har Ki Pauri with no bother, appropriate headings and showcase sheets must be stamped on the way." Shweta Chowbey told The Pioneer that course arranges would be scattered through the print media.

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Mahakumbh slowly comes to fruition

Ujjain : The devout place where there is the city of Ujjain is step by step encountering the thorough practices and customs of holy people and soothsayers. The vibe echoes with the atonement, yoga and contemplation practices of famous sages. Seeing a holy person performing Dhooni tempts the spectators and helps us the otherworldly importance to remember the sacrosanct place where there is holy people and soothsayers.

It is a lavish arrangement to the passerby going by the Simhastha zone detecting the principled practices of excellent sorts. One never witnesses such heart throbbing visuals of holy people and mehants honing such embarrassment stances to achieve the limit of the world past the material life. The Ujjainites are advantaged to host such a stupendous celebration of confidence, a conjunction of the native continuous flow. Setting up of Dharma Dhwaja by unmistakable Akhadas implies the initiation of Mahakumbh and demonstrates the entry of holy people's brotherhood to join the tributary of Indian Vedic custom.

As the Simhastha Mahakumbh authoritatively starts on April 22, 2016, its appearance can be seen over the Fair zone. Subjects from varying backgrounds going by the reasonable zone have their diverse understanding when they see the remarkable practices of the holy people and catch the all encompassing impression of their consultation to such an outstanding degree, to the point that itself outlines a philosophical viewpoint to the stupendous tradition of Simhastha. The subjects fluctuate because of their topics, attributes and parts of various elements showing their otherworldly great in the realm of holy people. We see holy people attiring slag on their body from tip to toe rehearsing repentance to achieve salvation.

Holy person Sandas from Nagor Rajasthan and Saint Shivdas from Vidisha are honing compensation applying powder on their entire body under the warmth pouring sun at Kamdhenu Bada Khalsa camp close Sandipani Ashram on Mangalnath Road. Tulsidas Maharah of Ramsantosh Das Tyagi Ayodhya settlement was seen reflecting upon under the bursting sun. These are a couple sights to record. The countless ones are yet to be considered upon.

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Ujjain Kumbh Mela parade will be Lead by Qazi

At the point when Ujjain city qazi Khaleel-ur-Rahman returned home from juma supplications to God on Friday evening, he was shocked to see a group of guests, for the most part Hindu soothsayers heading different akharas (religious communities).

Driven by the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad head, Acharya Narendra Giri, the guests requested that Qazi Khaleel lead the peshwai (parade) that denote the start of the month-long Simhastha, beginning April 22 this year.

The Ujjain Simhastha is one of the four legs of the Kumbh Mela, each happening by pivot like clockwork, the other three being the Kumbhs at Haridwar, Allahabad (Prayag) and Nashik.The qazi – a mediator for Muslims' own matters – said he was "overpowered" by the offer. He said he enormously esteemed the motion at once a few individuals were taking after divisive agendas."This is the first occasion when we have formally welcomed the shahr (city) qazi. The goal is to make goodwill and common agreement," As Acharya Giri said.

He said that he and the other akhara heads had considered specifically going by and welcoming Qazi Khaleel to "convey a solid sign of collective concordance from the Simhastha".For the first run through, the transgender group too has been given its own particular spot at the Simhastha – in the midst of resistance from the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, the pinnacle body ofakharas.

The Ujjain organization has reserved five sections of land of area where around one lakh transgender individuals would be set up amid the Simhastha.Transgender individuals from 22 states have shaped the Kinnar Akhara for this reason, said its convener, Rishi Ajay Das.

Generally, different akharas take out the peshwai around a fortnight before the Simhastha starts formally with a shahi snan (illustrious shower). The heads of many akharas join the parade, sitting on silver thrones on elephants, while outfitted sadhus (monkish life) ride stallions and camels.They are trailed by different loners, friars, ministers and enthusiasts by walking while thousands line both sides of the avenues. The parade closes at Ram Ghat on the banks of the waterway Kshipra, which turns blessed amid Simhastha.The Shivraj Singh Chouhan government and the different akhara heads have consented to hold three shahi snans amid the Simhastha, on April 22, May 9 and May 21.

More than five crore explorers are required to accumulate and take a plunge in the stream. The event is called Simhastha in view of an uncommon, 12-yearly setup of planets with the Sun entering the Aries sign and Jupiter in Leo (Simha).State clergyman Bhupinder Singh said that Chouhan had welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a profound social occasion amid the Simhastha.
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Purnima Date Time in April 2016 – Full moon day in Hindu Calendar

Purnima Date Time in April 2016 – Full moon day in Hindu Calendar

Purnima is the full moon day in a conventional Hindu lunar logbook. In South India, the full moon day is known as Pournami. Purnima April 2016 date is April 22. Time is from 8:20 AM on April 21 to 10:53 AM on April 22. The Purnima Vrat (fasting) is on April 21. The Purnima in April 2016 is the Chaitra Poornima.

Some Hindu groups watch a quick on the Poornima day from morning to night on the day.

April 22 is seen as Hanuman Jayanti. Vaishakh Snan additionally starts on the day.

April 22, 2016 is additionally the most recent day in Chaitra Month in North India.

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When is Gangaur (गणगौर) - Puja Timings, History, Celebrations | Gauri Tritiya 2016

When is Gangaur (गणगौर) - Puja Timings, History, Celebrations | Gauri Tritiya 2016

When is Gangaur (गणगौर) in 2016? 

In the event that yes, you have gone to the perfect spot. Gangaur (गणगौर) in 2016 will be seen on Saturday, ninth April.
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According to Hindu logbook, Gangaur (गणगौर) is seen on the principal day of Chaitra month.
Gangaur (गणगौर) is the most vivid celebration celebrated in the condition of Rajasthan and a few sections of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. The celebration is praised with most extreme energy and commitment by wedded and un-wedded females. On this day females watch quick and love goddess Gauri likewise alluded as Parvati (wife of Lord Shiva).

Hitched ladies watch this quick to achieve conjugal happiness and petition God for long existence of their spouses. While, and un-wedded females watch this quick to be honored with a decent spouse. The celebration of Gangaur (गणगौर) is normally seen in the month of March or April. Be that as it may, Gangaur (गणगौर) in 2016 will be seen on Saturday, ninth April. The merriments of Ganagaur (गणगौर) incorporate move, music and other social occasions. Most normal custom of the day is applying henna (Mehendi) staring them in the face. Henna in India is regularly connected with good fortunes and success. That is the reason it is a necessary part of every religious festivitie and festivities.

Puja timings

Tritiya Tithi Begins = 09:22 on 9/Apr/2016
Tritiya Tithi Ends = 05:55 on 10/Apr/2016

Gangaur, Gauri Tritiya 2016

Gangaur is praised primarily in North Indian states particularly in Rajasthan and a few sections of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat.

The celebration starts on the main day of Chaitra as per Purnimant School and proceeds for 18 days. In North India Purnimant based schedules begin Chaitra month roughly fifteen days before Ugadi and Gudi Padwa. Gangaur is otherwise called Gauri Tritiya.

History

Gangaur celebration of Rajasthan is commended in adoration to Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. It gets its name from the words "Gan" and 'Gauri', the previous is another name for Shiv while the last is utilized to address Parvati. The celebration revolves around ladies and every one of the customs to be taken after are seen by them. The celebration is held in the month of "Chaitra" according to the Hindu timetable. The celebration customs initiate the day after Holi.

Celebrations

गोरडिय़ां गणगौरयां त्योहार आ गयो, पूज रही गणगौर। सुणण्यां सुगण मना सुहाग साथे, सोला दिन गणगौर। हरी-हरी दूबा हाथां मं पूज रही गणगौर। फूल पांखडयि़ां दूब-पाठा माली ल्यादै तोड़. ये तो पाठा ने चिटकाती बीरा बेल बंधावे ओर गोरडयि़ां.. इस एवं ऐसे ही अन्य पारंपरिक गीतों के साथ मारवाड़ी समाज की सुहागिनों ने अखंड सौभाग्य और कन्याओं ने अच्छे वर की प्राप्ति के लिए 16 दिन तक गणगौर का पूजन करने के बाद उनका विसजर्न किया।

The celebration commends the union of Shiva and Parvati which gives young ladies and young men an event to interface with each other. It is an involved event and there are a few customs connected with it. These ceremonies include:
Gathering fiery remains from Holika Dehan and covering seeds of wheat and grain in it and watering so as to ensure them till the seeds sprout.
Tunes in commendation of Shiv and Parvati are sung by ladies who likewise convey pots on their heads.
Girls make dirt pictures of both Shiva and Parvati.

A parade is taken by young ladies and every one of them place an earthern pot with openings and light inside on their heads. They disseminate money and different blessings on their way.

The last day of the celebration sees pictures of Gauri being taken out in a parade joined by camels, bullock trucks, steeds and elephants. The parade is typical of return of Gauri to her spouse's (Shiv's) home.
To stamp the end of the parade, the girls break their pots.
Aside from these customs, recently wedded ladies quick for the entire eighteen days of the celebration and even unmarried ladies quick and eat stand out dinner a day in the plan to locate a decent spouse. Amid this celebration in Jaipur, a mainstream sweet dish called "Ghewar" is conveyed between families, relatives and companions.
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Chaitra Navratri 2016 | Gangaur Festival in Rajasthan, Marwar Festival, Teej Festival

Chaitra Navratri 2016 | Gangaur Festival in Rajasthan, Marwar Festival, Teej Festival

Chaitra Navratri is nine days merriment which begins on the main day of Hindu Luni-Solar date-book and falls in the month of March or April. Chaitra is the main month of Hindu lunar schedule and in view of it this Navratri is known as Chaitra Navratri. Chaitra Navratri is otherwise called Vasanta Navratri. Rama Navami, the birthday of Lord Rama for the most part falls on the ninth day amid Navratri party. Subsequently Chaitra Navratri is otherwise called Rama Navratri.

Each of the nine days amid Navratri are committed to nine types of Goddess Shakti. Most traditions and ceremonies took after amid Shardiya Navratri, which falls in the month of September or October, are likewise taken after amid Chaitra Navratri. Ghatasthapana Puja Vidhi for Shardiya Navratri and Chaitra Navratri is same.

Chaitra Navratri is more well known in northern India. In Maharashtra Chaitra Navratri starts with Gudi Padwa and in Andhra Pradesh it starts with Ugadi.

1. 8th April 2016 (Friday)
Navratri Day 1
Ghatasthapana GrassGhatasthapana Kalash
Pratipada
Ghatasthapana
Chandra Darshan
Shailputri Puja
Panchang for Ghatasthapana Day


2. 9th April 2016 (Saturday)
Navratri Day 2
Ghatasthapana GrassGhatasthapana Kalash
Dwitiya
Sindhara Dooj
Brahmacharini Puja
Gauri Teej
Saubhagya Teej
Chandraghanta Puja
Panchang for Sindhara Dooj Day


3. 10th April 2016 (Sunday)
Navratri Day 3
Ghatasthapana GrassGhatasthapana Kalash
Chaturthi
Kushmanda Puja
Varad Vinayaka Chauth
Panchang for Kushmanda Puja Day


4. 11th April 2016 (Monday)
Navratri Day 4
Ghatasthapana GrassGhatasthapana Kalash
Panchami
Naag Puja
Lakshmi Panchami
Skandamata Puja
Panchang for Naag Puja Day


5. 12th April 2016 (Tuesday)
Navratri Day 5
Ghatasthapana GrassGhatasthapana Kalash
Shashthi
Skanda Sashti
Yamuna Chhath
Katyayani Puja
Panchang for Skanda Sashti Day


6. 13th April 2016 (Wednesday)
Navratri Day 6
Ghatasthapana GrassGhatasthapana Kalash
Saptami
Maha Saptami
Kalaratri Puja
Panchang for Maha Saptami Day


7. 14th April 2016 (Thursday)
Navratri Day 7
Ghatasthapana GrassGhatasthapana Kalash
Ashtami
Durga Ashtami
Mahagauri Puja
Annapurna Ashtami
Sandhi Puja
Panchang for Durga Ashtami Day


8. 15th April 2016 (Friday)
Navratri Day 8
Ghatasthapana GrassGhatasthapana Kalash
Navami
Rama Navami
Panchang for Rama Navami Day

9. 16th April 2016 (Saturday)
Navratri Day 9
Ghatasthapana GrassGhatasthapana Kalash
Dashami
Navratri Parana
Panchang for Navratri Parana Day


Gangaur Festival in Rajasthan

Gangaur Festival of Rajasthan is commended on April/March in respect to goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. In this celebration, if the ladies are unmarried she appeals to God for being honored with great spouse, while wedded ladies petition God for the wellbeing, love, long life and welfare of their spouses and cheerful wedded life. Gangaur is a standout amongst the most essential festivals of Rajasthan. In spite of the fact that, Gangaur celebration is composed just in a few urban communities like: Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Nathdwara.

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Mewar Festival in Rajasthan
The Marwar Festival is sorted out in Jodhpur on September/October in memory of the legends of Rajasthan, for two days amid the full moon of Sharad Poornima. Marwar Festival is committed for move and music. Held for two days, the primary fascination is the sentimental society music way of life of Rajasthan. The people artists and artists give enthusiastic and fun stimulation. Among different attractions at the celebration there is polo and camel tattoo demonstrate, an extraordinary experience for all family.
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Rajasthan Fair and Festival
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Teej Festival in Rajasthan

The Hindu celebration of Teej is composed on July/August and symbolized the union of Shiva and Parvati. It is a three day celebration, where ladies appeal to God for endowments their conjugal ecstasy. The teej celebration is set apart by beautiful gatherings, particularly by the womenfolk, who appreciate tunes, move and swing rides. Young ladies and wedded ladies apply henna tattoos on these celebrations. Ladies wear delightful saris and gems, and visit sanctuaries to offer their unique supplications to God to goddess Parvati. Ghewar is an extraordinary sweet arranged, appropriated and after offered to the divinities.
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