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Kamika Ekadashi 2025 Date: When is Kamika Ekadashi - July 21 or July 22? Check Parana Time, Puja Vidhi & Significance

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Kamika Ekadashi 2025 Date: When is Kamika Ekadashi - July 21 or July 22? Check Parana Time, Puja Vidhi & Significance

Kamika Ekadashi falls on July 21, 2025. Fasting, puja, and listening to Vrat Katha brings spiritual benefits, washes away sins, and grants the blessings of Lord Vishnu.

Harela festival 2025 to be celebrated today in Uttarakhand

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Harela festival 2025 to be celebrated today in Uttarakhand

Harela Festival 2025 is being celebrated today (July 16) in Uttarakhand. The festival marks the start of the monsoon and honours Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with rituals and tree planting.

Why Do Hindu Women Wear Green in Sawan? Symbolism, Significance & Traditions Explained

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Why Do Hindu Women Wear Green in Sawan? Symbolism, Significance & Traditions Explained

Learn why Hindu women wear green during Sawan—it's a profound spiritual practice based on nature, Shakti, and sacred alignment, not just a tradition.

Raksha Bandhan 2025 Date: When is Rakhi This Year? Know Shubh Muhurat & All About the Thread Ceremony

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Raksha Bandhan 2025 Date: When is Rakhi This Year? Know Shubh Muhurat & All About the Thread Ceremony

Celebrate the sacred bond of siblings with Raksha Bandhan, an occasion rooted in love, tradition, and rituals that strengthen family ties and cultural values.

Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Date: When is Krishna Janmashtami this year?

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Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Date: When is Krishna Janmashtami this year?

Krishna Janmashtami 2025 falls on August 15, marking Lord Krishna’s 5252nd birth anniversary. Devotees observe fasting and perform midnight puja during Nishita Kaal.

Hariyali Teej 2025 Mehndi Designs: Easy Floral Patterns, Arabic Henna Art Ideas

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Hariyali Teej 2025 Mehndi Designs: Easy Floral Patterns, Arabic Henna Art Ideas

Celebrate Hariyali Teej 2025 with easy and elegant mehndi designs. From floral to Arabic patterns, find the perfect henna style to match the festive spirit!

Karka Sankranti 2025 Date & Time: Check Maha Punya Kala, Puja Vidhi, and Significance of Karka Sankranthi

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Karka Sankranti 2025 Date & Time: Check Maha Punya Kala, Puja Vidhi, and Significance of Karka Sankranthi

Karka Sankranti 2025 marks the Sun's entry into Cancer, beginning Dakshinayana. It’s an auspicious day for charity, rituals, and seeking divine blessings.

Grand Temple Consecration Ceremony at Thiruparankundram Draws Devotees in Large Numbers

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Grand Temple Consecration Ceremony at Thiruparankundram Draws Devotees in Large Numbers

Thousands gathered at Thiruparankundram for the grand Kumbabishekam of Subramanya Swamy Temple, with rituals, drone-sprayed holy water, and tight health and crowd management.

First Mangala Gauri Vrat 2025 Today: Auspicious Rituals, Fasting Rules & Spiritual Benefits in Sawan Month

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First Mangala Gauri Vrat 2025 Today: Auspicious Rituals, Fasting Rules & Spiritual Benefits in Sawan Month

First Mangala Gauri Vrat of Sawan 2025 falls on July 15. Married women observe this fast for a happy married life, seeking blessings from Goddess Gauri through rituals and prayers.

Sawan 2025: Devotees Flock to Famous Lord Shiva Temples

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Sawan 2025: Devotees Flock to Famous Lord Shiva Temples

Kanwariyas across India carry Ganga water during the 2025 Kanwar Yatra, walking barefoot and chanting Shiva’s name in devotion during the holy month of Shravan.

Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Check Muhurat, Moonrise Time, Puja Vidhi, Vrat Katha & Spiritual Significance

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Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Check Muhurat, Moonrise Time, Puja Vidhi, Vrat Katha & Spiritual Significance

Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi 2025 falls on July 14. Know timings, puja vidhi, moonrise, vrat katha, and how worshipping Lord Gajanana can bring divine blessings and success.

Sawan Somwar Vrat Katha in English: Powerful Story of Devotion, Karma & Lord Shiva’s Blessings

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Sawan Somwar Vrat Katha in English: Powerful Story of Devotion, Karma & Lord Shiva’s Blessings

A devoted merchant’s prayers to Lord Shiva grant him a son with a short life. His faith and Sawan Somwar fasts ultimately move Shiva to rewrite destiny and bless the child with life again.

Sawan Somwar 2025 Begins Today: Know Puja Vidhi, Shubh Muhurat, Bhog, Mantras & Rituals to Please Lord Shiva

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Sawan Somwar 2025 Begins Today: Know Puja Vidhi, Shubh Muhurat, Bhog, Mantras & Rituals to Please Lord Shiva

Sawan's first Somwar 2025 falls on July 14. Know the shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, bhog, mantras, and rituals to seek Lord Shiva's blessings during this auspicious day.

Shravani Mela 2025 Begins: Massive Kanwar Yatra starts as Devotees Walk 108 KM to Baba Baidyanath

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Shravani Mela 2025 Begins: Massive Kanwar Yatra starts as Devotees Walk 108 KM to Baba Baidyanath

Shravani Mela 2025 begins at Baba Baidyanath Dham as lakhs of Kanwariyas start their 108-km yatra from Sultanganj to Deoghar, offering Ganga Jal during the holy month of Sawan.

‘Book Prasadam’ at Tirumala: New Spiritual Offering to Spread Sanatana Dharma

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‘Book Prasadam’ at Tirumala: New Spiritual Offering to Spread Sanatana Dharma

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) launches 'Book Prasadam' to spread Sanatana Dharma. Devotees will now receive spiritual texts along with laddoo prasadam at Lord Venkateswara temple.

Ganeshotsav Officially Declared as Maharashtra's State Festival

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Ganeshotsav Officially Declared as Maharashtra's State Festival

Ganeshotsav has been officially declared Maharashtra’s State Festival, highlighting its cultural significance. The government pledges full support for eco-friendly, grand celebrations across the state.

Kawar Yatra 2025 Begins Today: Why Kanwariyas Carry Ganga Jal & the Spiritual Meaning of the Kawad

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Kawar Yatra 2025 Begins Today: Why Kanwariyas Carry Ganga Jal & the Spiritual Meaning of the Kawad

Kawar Yatra 2025 begins today as devotees carry Ganga Jal in Kawads for Lord Shiva. The journey symbolizes devotion, penance, and surrender to the divine.

Sawan 2025 Starts Today: Vrat Rules, Puja Vidhi & Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Sawan 2025 Starts Today: Vrat Rules, Puja Vidhi & Common Mistakes to Avoid

Sawan 2025 begins today, marking a holy month of Lord Shiva devotion. Follow key fasting rules, puja rituals, and avoid common mistakes to gain divine blessings.

Why Did Tulsi Get Cursed by Lord Vishnu? A Lesser-Known Tale of Devotion and Betrayal

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Why Did Tulsi Get Cursed by Lord Vishnu? A Lesser-Known Tale of Devotion and Betrayal

Tulsi unknowingly curses Lord Vishnu for betrayal, turning Him into a stone. This divine tale explains the origin of the sacred Tulsi plant and Shaaligram worship in Hinduism.

9 Sacred Mantras Every Devotee Should Chant Daily

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9 Sacred Mantras Every Devotee Should Chant Daily

Learn nine potent Hindu mantras to recite every day. Shiva, Vishnu, Durga, Krishna, and other deities bestow peace, strength, and blessings on each.

Amarnath Yatra 2025: 8th Batch of Devotees Departs from Nunwan Base Camp in Jammu and Kashmir

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Amarnath Yatra 2025: 8th Batch of Devotees Departs from Nunwan Base Camp in Jammu and Kashmir

The 8th batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims departed from Pahalgam's Nunwan base camp with strong arrangements and free langar support along both Yatra routes.

Purnima Vrat Katha: The Divine Story of Brahmin Dharmadatta and the Power of 32 Full Moon Fasts

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Purnima Vrat Katha: The Divine Story of Brahmin Dharmadatta and the Power of 32 Full Moon Fasts

Discover how a poor Brahmin, Dharmadatta, gained divine blessings, wealth, and liberation by observing 32 Purnima fasts with devotion, as guided by Lord Vishnu.

Guru Purnima Moonrise Time Today: Purnima Snan Tithi, Chandra Puja Vidhi, and Benefits

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Guru Purnima Moonrise Time Today: Purnima Snan Tithi, Chandra Puja Vidhi, and Benefits

Discover the moonrise time, Purnima fasting rituals, Chandra Puja Vidhi, and spiritual benefits of observing Guru Purnima Vrat on 10th July 2025.

Happy Guru Purnima 2025: 60+ Best Wishes, Quotes, Messages, Images, WhatsApp & Social Media Status to Share on Vyasa Purnima

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Happy Guru Purnima 2025: 60+ Best Wishes, Quotes, Messages, Images, WhatsApp & Social Media Status to Share on Vyasa Purnima

Celebrate Guru Purnima 2025 with 60+ heartfelt wishes, quotes, messages, and status updates to honor your guru and express gratitude on sacred Vyasa Purnima.

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