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  • Bhishma Dwadashi 2025 Date and Time: Know Auspicious Tithi Timings, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Rituals and Significance of The Holy Fast Dedicated to Bhishma Pitamah

    Bhishma Dwadashi 2025 Date and Time: Know Auspicious Tithi Timings, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Rituals and Significance of The Holy Fast Dedicated to Bhishma Pitamah

    Bhishma Dwadashi is an important Hindu occasion dedicated to Bhishma Pitamah, the great warrior of the Mahabharata. Bhishma Pitamah chose to leave his mortal body on this day after lying on a bed of arrows during the Kurukshetra war. The day of Bhishma Dwadashi falls on the Dwadashi (12th day) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Magha, which corresponds to the month of January or February in the Gregorian calendar. Hence, the 12th day in the month of Magha during the Shukla Paksha is the day for Bhishma Dwadashi. This year, Bhishma Dwadashi 2025 falls on Sunday, February 9.  February 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Get Full List of Major Events in the Second Month of the Year. 

    Bhishma Dwadashi 2025 Date and Time

    Bhishma Dwadashi 2025 falls on Sunday, February 9. Parana, or the breaking of the fast, for Bhishma Dwadashi is performed on the morning after Dwadashi. It is usually performed after sunrise.

    Bhishma Dwadashi Puja Rituals

    1. Devotees should wake up early in the morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes. They should then worship Lord Vishnu and the Sun God.

    2. Devotees should perform tarpan for Bhishma Pitamah with sesame, water and Kusha.

    3. On the day of Bhishma Dwadashi, the Brahmins should be offered food and Dakshina.

    4. Devotees should worship ancestors on this day and also listen to Bhishma Katha. It is believed that by performing pooja etc. devotees are blessed with a happy life.

    5. This Puja also helps in getting rid of Pitra Dosha.

    Bhishma Dwadashi Significance

    Bhishma Dwadashi holds great significance for Hindus. It is believed that keeping a fast on the day of Bhishma Dwadashi provides a person with happiness and prosperity. Also, observing a fast on this day relieves a person from all sins. Donations and charity to Brahmins and the needy is considered auspicious. The period of Bhishma Dwadashi i.e. the Dwadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Magh month is very important for Tarpan and Puja.

    This day of Bhishma Dwadashi is also called Til Dwadashi and hence, both donations and consumption of sesame seeds are good on this day. As per religious beliefs, it is said that the Pandavas performed the last rites of Pitamah Bhishma on this day. Therefore, performing Tarpan and Shraddha for the forefathers on this day brings a lot of peace to their souls.

    (Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on beliefs and legends only. Before applying any information in real life, consult the concerned expert.)

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 08, 2025 11:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Kurma Dwadashi 2025 Date, Meaning and Significance: Know All About Hindu Festival Dedicated to Kurma Avatar, the Second Incarnation of Lord Vishnu

    Kurma Dwadashi 2025 Date, Meaning and Significance: Know All About Hindu Festival Dedicated to Kurma Avatar, the Second Incarnation of Lord Vishnu

    Kurma Dwadashi is an important and revered day in Hinduism, dedicated to the Kurma (tortoise) incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Celebrated annually with great enthusiasm, this day holds a special place in Hindu religious traditions. The day honours Lord Vishnu’s second incarnation as a tortoise, which is central to the ancient mythological story associated with the event. By observing fasting and performing worship on Kurma Dwadashi, it is believed that all sins are absolved, and devotees receive the blessings and fruits of their desires. Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025 Date: Know Parana Time To Break Fast, Ekadashi Vrat Tithi, Significance and Rituals To Mark the Auspicious Day.

    When is Kurma Dwadashi in 2025? Date & Shubh Muhurat

    In 2025, Kurma Dwadashi will begin on January 10 at 10:19 AM and end on January 11 at 8:21 AM. Therefore, the main celebration of Kurma Dwadashi will take place on January 10.

    Kurma Dwadashi: Significance & Importance

    Kurma Dwadashi is celebrated to honour the Kurma incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to Hindu mythology, once the demon king Bali defeated the gods and seized control of the heavens, he ruled over all three worlds. With the gods’ powers taken away, they turned to Lord Vishnu for help. Vishnu advised the gods to churn the ocean to obtain Amrit (the nectar of immortality), which would restore their strength and powers.

    However, the task of churning the ocean was monumental and required immense strength, and the gods were too weak to complete it on their own. Vishnu suggested that they seek the help of the demons. The gods approached the demons and proposed that they jointly churn the ocean, promising them a share of the precious nectar. Initially hesitant, the demons eventually agreed, motivated by the allure of the Amrit.

    To churn the ocean, the gods and demons used Mount Mandara as a churning rod and the serpent Vasuki as the rope. But as they began the task, the mountain started to sink into the ocean, threatening the success of the endeavour. At this critical moment, Lord Vishnu took the form of Kurma, a giant tortoise, and supported the sinking mountain on his back. This divine intervention ensured that the ocean churning could continue successfully. As the churning progressed, Amrit emerged from the ocean, allowing the gods to regain their strength and powers. Thus, the Kurma incarnation played a pivotal role in this cosmic event, helping the gods reclaim their lost powers and re-establishing the balance between good and evil.

    Kurma Dwadashi, dedicated to the Kurma incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is a day of immense spiritual significance. By observing this day with devotion, fasting, and worship, devotees seek to cleanse themselves of their sins and receive divine blessings. The story behind this sacred day highlights the importance of Lord Vishnu’s avatars in maintaining cosmic balance and supporting the gods in their moments of need.

    (Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on beliefs and legends only. Before applying any information in real life, consult the concerned expert.)

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 11, 2025 01:56 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Ram Lalla Murti Images and HD Wallpapers For Ayodhya Ram Mandir Anniversary 2025: Share Photos and Pictures of the Temple On Pratishtha Dwadashi Festival

    Ram Lalla Murti Images and HD Wallpapers For Ayodhya Ram Mandir Anniversary 2025: Share Photos and Pictures of the Temple On Pratishtha Dwadashi Festival

    The Ayodhya Ram Mandir Anniversary 2025 will be taking place from January 11–13. The Pran Pratishtha first anniversary, known as the Pratishtha Dwadashi festival celebrating the consecration of Ram Lalla, will be held this month. As the celebrations approach, devotees are eagerly seeking to connect with the presence of Lord Ram. The Pran Pratishtha ceremony, a sacred Hindu ritual, involves invoking the divine presence into an idol. This ceremony is conducted with deep faith and devotion. It will feature prayers, bhajans, kirtans, and songs. Devotees across the globe are searching for photos of Ram Lalla, longing for a glimpse of divine representation of Lord Ram. Scroll below for images of Ram Lalla. Ayodhya Ram Mandir Anniversary 2025: Pran Pratishtha First Anniversary on January 11 or 22? Everything To Know About Pratishtha Dwadashi Festival To Celebrate the Consecration of Ram Lalla.

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  • Ayodhya Ram Mandir Anniversary 2025: Pran Pratishtha First Anniversary on January 11 or 22? Everything To Know About Pratishtha Dwadashi Festival To Celebrate the Consecration of Ram Lalla

    Ayodhya Ram Mandir Anniversary 2025: Pran Pratishtha First Anniversary on January 11 or 22? Everything To Know About Pratishtha Dwadashi Festival To Celebrate the Consecration of Ram Lalla

    The first anniversary of Ram Lalla’s consecration will be celebrated in Ayodhya this month. Several programmes and events will be conducted for the occasion. The annual Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla’s idol will be celebrated as Pratishtha Dwadashi. The Ayodhya Ram Mandir Anniversary 2025 will be celebrated from January 11–13 and not on January 22. Many saints will be taking part in the festival. Devotees too can offer their prayers and have darshan. There will also be bhajans, kirtans, and songs in praise of Ram Lalla. Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Ceremony: 50 Musical Instruments To Play ‘Mangal Dhvani’ for Two Hours in Ram Temple.

    Pran Pratishtha First Anniversary on January 11 or 22?

    According to the Hindu calendar, the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla’s idol in Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir will complete one year. The first anniversary will be celebrated on January 11, 2025. However, this raises the question that, according to the rules, shouldn’t the festival be on January 22? The celebration is based on the Hindu calendar, similar to how festivals like Diwali and Holi have different dates every year. Similarly, the Pran Pratishtha celebration is also scheduled accordingly. Ram Mandir Photos: Explainers on Temple’s Architecture, Design and Artistry as a Fusion of Architecture and Heritage in Ayodhya (Watch Video).

    As part of the festival rituals, offerings will be made to the fire god, and mantras will be chanted for about six hours daily during the three-day event. The Hanuman Chalisa and Vishnu Sahasranama will also be recited, along with the Beej Mantra of Lord Ram. Raag Seva will be presented before the Lord every day in the Ram Mandir.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 10, 2025 03:28 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).