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  • Gautam Adani Attends Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Participates in Mahaprasad Seva and Religious Rituals (Watch Videos)

    Gautam Adani Attends Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Participates in Mahaprasad Seva and Religious Rituals (Watch Videos)

    Prayagraj, January 21: Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, along with his wife, Priti Adani, made a heartfelt visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Tuesday to participate in the ‘Ganga Puja’ and ‘Mahaprasad Seva’.

    Gautam Adani immersed himself in the sacred rituals of Maha Kumbh, the world’s largest religious gathering and offered prayers. The billionaire also participated in a host of rituals at the Mela ground, including preparation of the ‘Mahaprasad’ (sacred meal) and distributing it to the Kumbh pilgrims. Gautam Adani and His Wife Priti Adani Arrive at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj; ‘I Am Very Excited’, Says Adani Group Chairman (Watch Videos).

    Gautam Adani and Priti Adani Serve Prasadam to Devotees

    After offering prayers, Gautam Adani was also seen eating prasad along with his family members. As Gautam Adani along with his wife reached the ISKCON tent in Sector 18 this morning, they were welcomed with garlands and greeted with the outpouring of warmth from hundreds of devotees. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Fire: Blaze Erupts Near Kinnar Akhara Camp at Mahakumbh Mela in Sector 16, Doused.

    Gautam Adani Joins Pilgrims at ISKCON Camp for Prasadam

     

    Adani’s visit to Maha Kumbh underscores the deep connection between faith and service, as has been underlined in unique initiatives by the Adani Group like ‘Mahaprasad Seva’ and copies of ‘Aarti Sangrah’ to devotees. An integral part of the Adani Group’s contribution to the Kumbh Mela is its collaboration with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) for distributing Mahaprasad to the millions of pilgrims. Devotees at Maha Kumbh are continuously praising Gautam Adani for his role in supporting this monumental event. The overwhelming response to the initiative reflects the spiritual and humanitarian impact of Adani Group’s contribution.

    The Mahaprasad will be offered for the entire duration of the fair i.e. till February 26. Adani Group has also collaborated with Gita Press for a free distribution of 1 crore copies of “Aarti Sangraha” among the devotees at Maha Kumbh. Meanwhile, the spirit of devotion remained unshaken at the Mela ground despite the challenges posed by the chilly winter weather and dense fog.

    On the ninth day of the Maha Kumbh, over 1.59 million devotees braved the freezing temperatures to bathe at the Triveni Sangam. According to the Uttar Pradesh government, by January 20, more than 88.1 million devotees had already visited the Sangam, making the Kumbh Mela one of the largest gatherings of humanity in the world.

    The Maha Kumbh Mela, held once every 12 years at four rotating locations—Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain—continues to be a beacon of faith and devotion for millions of Hindus around the world. The event holds immense significance, offering an opportunity to cleanse one’s sins and seek spiritual renewal.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 21, 2025 03:13 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • When Is Shattila Ekadashi 2025? Know Date, Parana Time, Ekadashi Tithi, Vrat Katha, Rituals and Significance To Mark the Auspicious Day Dedicated to Lord Vishnu

    When Is Shattila Ekadashi 2025? Know Date, Parana Time, Ekadashi Tithi, Vrat Katha, Rituals and Significance To Mark the Auspicious Day Dedicated to Lord Vishnu

    Shattila Ekadashi, also popularly known as Tilda or Sattila Ekadashi, is an auspicious occasion dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. The day of Shattila Ekadashi Vrat falls on the eleventh day (Ekadashi) of the Magha month in the Hindu calendar. According to the Gregorian calendar, this festival occurs either in the month of January. Shattila Ekadashi Vrat 2025 falls on Saturday, January 25. The Parana time (fast breaking time) of the Shattila Ekadashi Vrat will be on January 26, from 07:15 AM to 09:40 AM. On Parana Day, the Dwadashi end moment will be at 11:24 PM. The Ekadashi Tithi begins at 09:55 PM on January 24 and ends at 11:01 PM on January 25. In this article, let’s know more about Shattila Ekadashi Vrat 2025 date, timings, vrat katha, puja vidhi, rituals and the significance of the auspicious day. January 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Check Dates of Important Events in the First Month of the Year. 

    Shattila Ekadashi Vrat 2025 Date

    Shattila Ekadashi Vrat 2025 falls on Saturday, January 25.

    Shattila Ekadashi Vrat 2025 Timings

    • The Ekadashi Tithi Begins at 09:55 PM on January 24 and ends at 11:01 PM on January 25.

    • Parana time of the Shattila Ekadashi Vrat will be on January 26, from 07:15 AM to 09:40 AM.

    • On Parana Day on January 26, the Dwadashi end moment will be at 11:24 PM.

    Shattila Ekadashi Vrat Katha:

    Shattila Ekadashi Vrat Rituals, Puja Vidhi

    • On the day of Shattila Ekadashi Vrat, devotees observe a fast. They must wake up early morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes.

    • On this day, devotees should clean the place of worship and install the statue, idol or the picture of deities Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna.

    • Offer prayers and worship the deities by performing pujas and reciting the hymns of Lord Krishna and reading Vishnu Sahasranama.

    • On this day, prasad, tulsi water, fruits, coconut, and flowers should be offered to the deities. One of the most significant aspects of the day is to take maximum use of sesame seeds (Til).

    • Repeat the puja the next morning i.e. on Dwadashi and devotees can conclude their Shattila Ekadashi vrat.

    • After the puja, perform aarti and distribute the prasad.

    Shattila Ekadashi Significance

    Shattila Ekadashi Vrat is an important day for devotees of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that the Sattila Ekadasi fast and rituals if done with complete devotion blesses devotees with good health, wealth and prosperity. On this day, people engage in charity and donate clothes, food to the poor and needy on this Ekadasi. Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025 Wishes, Mokshada Ekadashi Greetings, HD Images, Quotes, Messages and Wallpapers To Celebrate the Day Dedicated to Lord Vishnu. 

    On Sat-tila Ekadasi, ‘Til’ or Sesame seeds, are used for spiritual purification in many different ways on this day, like putting til in bathing water, applying paste of til on the body, eating sesame seeds, drinking water with sesame seeds in it and more. The Sattila Ekadasi fast is said to be very important as its merit of wealth and prosperity flows to the next lives/rebirths of the person.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 21, 2025 04:39 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Lohri 2025 Date and Sankranti Time: Know Rituals, Traditions and Significance To Celebrate the Harvest Festival of Punjab

    Lohri 2025 Date and Sankranti Time: Know Rituals, Traditions and Significance To Celebrate the Harvest Festival of Punjab

    Lohri is a popular North Indian festival celebrated with great festivities in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, as well as in other parts of India. The auspicious festival of Lohri is celebrated one day before Maghi, also known as Makar Sankranti, and its date is determined as per Hindu Solar calendar. The date of Lohri changes every 70 years. It typically falls on January 13 each year, marking the end of the winter solstice. Lohri 2025 falls on Monday, January 13. It is a harvest festival, deeply rooted in agrarian traditions of India. In this article, let us know more about Lohri 2025 date, Sankranti time, rituals, traditions and significance to celebrate the festival.

    Lohri 2025 Date and Sankranti Time

    Lohri 2025 is celebrated on Monday, January 13. The Lohri Sankranti Moment is at 09:03 AM on January 14. Lohri 2025 Date and Celebrations: Why Is Popcorn and Other Food Items Thrown Into Bonfire?

    Lohri Rituals and Traditions

    Lohri, also popularly known as Lohadi or Lal Loi, marks the end of winter, and is a traditional welcome of longer days and the sun’s journey to the Northern Hemisphere. This festival is observed the night before Maghi. The main highlight of the Lohri festival is the lighting of a bonfire, around which people gather in the evening, offer sesame seeds, jaggery, peanuts, among other thigs to the fire as a way of expressing gratitude to nature and praying for prosperity.

    The festival of Lohri is a time for family and friends to come together, marking the end of the winter season and celebrating the harvest. It is celebrated by lighting bonfires, spending time with family and friends, eating festive food, dancing and collecting gifts. In houses that have recently had a marriage or childbirth, Lohri celebrations are at its peak as the festival is marked with great pomp and festivities.

    Lohri Significance

    Folk dances like Bhangra and Gidda are performed to the beat of the dhol, adding vibrancy to the celebration. The festival of Lohri is incomplete without traditional Punjabi delicacies like makki di roti and sarson da saag, rewri, gajak, and til ladoos. Lohri holds great importance for farmers. In Punjab, Lohri is marked by eating sheaves of roasted corn from the new harvest.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 13, 2025 07:40 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Paush Purnima 2025 Date: What Is the Significance of Paush Purnima Upavasa? Purnima Tithi, Moonrise Time and Fasting Rituals To Observe the Holy Day

    Paush Purnima 2025 Date: What Is the Significance of Paush Purnima Upavasa? Purnima Tithi, Moonrise Time and Fasting Rituals To Observe the Holy Day

    Paush Purnima 2025 is on January 13. As the name suggests, the celebration commemorates the full moon day in the month of Magha and is usually the day that Kumbh Mela begins. It is customary for devotees to celebrate this day by observing a stringent fast. Some parts of India celebrate Paush Purnima as Shakambhari Purnima. As we prepare to observe Paush Purnima Upavasa 2025, here is everything you need to know about Paush Purnima and how to celebrate this day. January 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Check Dates of Important Events in the First Month of the Year. 

    Paush Purnima 2025 Date, Tithi and Moonrise Time

    Paush Purnima 2025 is on January 13. Purnima Tithi for Paush Purnima Upavasa begins at 05:03 AM on January 13, 2025, and will go on till 03:56 AM on January 14, 2025. On this day, it is customary for devotees to observe the Paush Purnima Upvasa, which is only broken at moonrise time. Shukla Purnima Moonrise on Purnima Upavasa Day will be at 05:47 PM on January 13.

    Paush Purnima Upavasa Rituals and Significance

    The observance of Paush Purnima Upvasa is observed to offer one’s prayers to the Sun and Moon gods and devotees often perform special prayers and rituals on this day. People also recite the Paush Purnima Upavasa Katha on this day. People often believe that observing this day can help them to achieve their dream of becoming a parent. The celebration of Paush Purnima Upvas begins by waking up early in the morning, taking a holy dip in the river or pod and observing the stringent day-long fast. The celebration of the festival continues on with the reciting of the story, preparing special delicacies and coming together as a community. People go on to break their fast at moonrise, by doing another important puja. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    People also believe that indulging in acts of charity, offering prayers to Lord Vishnu, and offering prayers to the sun and moon gods on this day will help people to achieve their dreams. We hope that Paush Purnima brings with it hope and happiness to you and your family.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 13, 2025 07:30 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Bhogi 2025 Date: Know Sankranti Time, Rituals and Significance To Celebrate the First Day of Pongal Festival

    Bhogi 2025 Date: Know Sankranti Time, Rituals and Significance To Celebrate the First Day of Pongal Festival

    Bhogi Pandigai is the first day of the four-day Pongal festival that is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm in South India. In Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu, Sankranti is celebrated for four days and Bhogi Pongal marks the start of the festival. Bhogi Pongal falls on last day of Agrahayaṇa or Margasirṣa month of Hindu Solar Calendar, which is January 13 as per the Gregorian calendar. It is the day before Makar Sankranti, celebrated widely in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. Bhogi Pandigai 2025 falls on Monday, January 13. The Bhogi Sankranti Moment is at 09:03 AM on January 14. Pongal 2025 Dates: Why Is Pongal Celebrated? Bhogi Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Other Traditions, Rituals, Delicious Recipes and More To Know. 

    On this occasion, people clean their homes, remove clutter, and discard unwanted items in a symbolic act of renewal. In this article, let’s know more about Bhogi 2025 date, rituals, celebrations and the significance of the auspicious occasion.

    Bhogi 2025 Date and Sankranti Timing

    • Bhogi Pandigai 2025 falls on Monday, January 13, 2025.

    • The Bhogi Sankranti Moment is at 09:03 AM on January 14.

    Bhogi Celebrations and Rituals

    • On the day of Bhogi Pandigai, people discard old and derelict things and concentrate on new things causing change or transformation.

    • People wake up before dawn and light bonfire, popularly known as Bhogi Mantalu, with wood and other solid fuels. This fire signifies the end of negativity and old things and starting the New Year afresh.

    • Derelict wooden items at home are offered to the fire as a Bhogi ritual.

    • On this day, homes are cleaned, and entrances are adorned with fresh mango leaves, turmeric plants, and colourful rangoli designs.

    • Devotees prepare special dishes using newly harvested crops, such as rice and sugarcane, and offer them to deities.

    Bhogi Pandigai Significance

    Bhogi Pandigai is a day dedicated to discarding the old and welcoming the new. The day of Bhogi Pongal marks the end of the year’s accounts and the beginning of new accounts on the first day of the harvest on the following day. Lord Indra is worshipped during the Pongal festival for good rains and a bountiful harvest.  Kaappu Kattu, a tradition of tying leaves of Azadirachta indica, Senna auriculata, Aerva lanata in the roofs of houses and residential areas is practiced in Kongu Nadu.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 13, 2025 06:50 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Shakambhari Purnima 2025 Date: Know Shakambhari Jayanti Purnima Tithi, Significance and Rituals To Celebrate the Last Day of Shakambhari Navratri

    Shakambhari Purnima 2025 Date: Know Shakambhari Jayanti Purnima Tithi, Significance and Rituals To Celebrate the Last Day of Shakambhari Navratri

    Shakambhari Purnima 2025 is celebrated on January 13. This celebration is marked in the Hindu month of Pausha and commemorates the last day of Shakambari Navratri. The celebration of Shakambari Purnima or Shakambari Jayanti is an important observance for devotees of Goddess Shakambhari. The celebration is marked especially in Uttar Pradesh and is sure to be an important observance. As we prepare to celebrate Shakambari Purnima 2025, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Shakambhari Purnima and more. Know Shakambhari Navratri 2025 Dates, Auspicious Timings, Rituals and Significance of the Holy Fast Dedicated to Goddess Shakambhari. 

    Shakambhari Purnima 2025 Date and Tithi

    Shakambhari Purnima 2025 is on January 13. This annual celebration is marked on the Purnima tithi in the Hindu month of Pausha. The Purnima Tithi for Shakambari Purnima 2025 Begins at 05:03 AM on January 13, 2025 and will go on till 03:56 AM on January 14, 2025. Shakambhari Mata is the incarnation of Devi Bhagwati. It is believed that Devi Bhagwati incarnated as Shakambhari to mitigate famine and severe food crisis on the Earth. And Shakambhari Purnima is celebrated to revere this form of Goddess Bhagwati. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    Shakambhari Purnima Significance and Rituals

    Shakambhari Purnima is an important observance as it marks the last day of Shakambari Navratri. While all the other Navratri celebrations in India begin on the Shukla Paksha Pratipada, Shakambhari Navaratri begins on Ashtami tithi and ends on Purnima in the month of Pausha. Shakambhari Navratri therefore only spans for eight days. The celebration of Shakambhari Purnima is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm by performing a special puja for Goddess Shakambhari in the homes of the adherents as well as at Shakambhari temples across the country.

    The most grand Shakambhari Purnima celebration is marked at the Shakambari Devi Temple of the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, which venerates the goddess on this occasion. We hope that the celebration of Shakambhari Purnima brings with it all the love, light and happiness to you and your family.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 13, 2025 06:15 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Arudra Darshan 2025 Date: Thiruvathirai Nakshathram Timings, Rituals and Significance of the Tamil Festival That Celebrates the Cosmic Dance of Lord Shiva

    Arudra Darshan 2025 Date: Thiruvathirai Nakshathram Timings, Rituals and Significance of the Tamil Festival That Celebrates the Cosmic Dance of Lord Shiva

    Arudra Darshan, also known as Thiruvathirai is a significant Tamil festival that is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm by people across the state. Arudra Darshan 2025 is celebrated on January 13. The celebration of Arudra Darshan commemorates the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva, which are representative of the five duties or Pancha Kriyas of Creation (Shrishti), Sthithi (Preservation), Laya (Destruction), Tirobhava Concealment and Revival) and Anugraha (Salvation). As we celebrate Arudra Darshan 2025, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Arudra Darshan and its importance.

    Arudra Darshan 2025 Date

    Arudra Darshan 2025 is on January 13. The celebration of Arudra Darshan takes place on the full moon day in the Tamil month of Margazhi when the Thiruvathirai Nakshatra prevails. Arudra Nakshatram, which is also known as Thiruvaathirai Nakshatram, during Maargazhi Masam is considered highly auspicious.

    Thiruvathirai Nakshathram Timings

    The Thiruvathirai Nakshathram for Arudra Darshanam begins at 11:24 AM on January 12 and ends at 10:38 AM on January 13.

    Arudra Darshan Rituals and Significance

    It is believed that Lord Shiva took the form of Lord Natraja on this day and marked the celebration by offering prayers to Lord Natraja and seeking their blessings. The cosmic dance of Lord Shiva and the story behind it is also reiterated on this day. Followers of Lord Natraja also believe that this is the day of the birth of Lord Shiva and celebrate it with great fervour and enthusiasm. The celebration of Arudra Darshan is also known as Thirvathirai. Thiruvathirai 2025 Date, Auspicious Timings and Significance: Know About Arudra Darshan, the Festival Dedicated to Lord Shiva. 

    Every year, on this day, people make special delicacies called Thirvathirai Kali – which is made with rice and jaggery. The celebration of Arudra Darshan is sure to be celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm by organising special feasts and aartis at the temple. The celebration of Arudra Darshan is believed to bring good luck and blessings to Lord Shiva’s ardent devotees. We hope that Arudra Darshan 2025 brings with it the balance and semblance that you need in your life.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 13, 2025 06:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • When Is Magha Ghatasthapana 2025? Know Pratipada Tithi, Ghatasthapana Muhurat, Rituals and Significance To Observe the First Day of Magha Gupta Navratri

    When Is Magha Ghatasthapana 2025? Know Pratipada Tithi, Ghatasthapana Muhurat, Rituals and Significance To Observe the First Day of Magha Gupta Navratri

    Magha Gupt Navaratri is an important nine-day celebration that is focused on celebrating the beginning of a new season and is one of the less prominently celebrated Navratri celebrations. Magha Gupta Navratri 2025 will be observed from January 30 and go on till February 7. The Magha Ghatasthapana focuses on the invocation of Goddess Shakti, on the first day of Magha Gupt Navratri. As we prepare to observe Magha Ghatasthapana 2025 on January 30, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Magha Ghatasthapana and its significance. Sharad Navratri 2025 Full Calendar With Dates of Ghatasthapana and Dussehra: Check Schedule of Shardiya Navratri Dedicated to Goddess Durga. 

    When is Magha Ghatasthapana 2025?

    Magha Ghatasthapana is usually done on the first day of Magh Gupt Navratri. Magha Ghatasthapana will be conducted on January 30, as it marks the Magha Pratipada. The Pratipada tithi for Magha Ghatasthapana 2025 begins – 06:05 PM on January 29 and will go on till 04:10 PM on January 30. The Ghatasthapana Puja is conducted during an auspicious time on Pratipada muhurat. The Ghatasthapana Muhurat for Magha Ghatasthapana 2025 will be from 09:41 AM to 10:59 AM on January 30. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    Magha Ghatasthapana Rituals and Significance

    Magha Ghatasthapana is the process followed for the invocation of Goddess Shakti during the celebration of Magh Ghatasthapana. There are four Navaratris that are observances that mark the beginning of each new season. However, there are two main Navaratri celebrations that are more grand and significant – Sharad Navaratri and Chaitra Navratri. Magha Navaratri is one of the more silent Navratri celebrations that is marked in the month of Magha. Ghatasthapana is one of the significant rituals during Navratri. It marks the beginning of the nine days of Durga Puja.

    The Magha Ghatasthapana observance is sure to be marked by reading special scriptures, making delicious delicacies for Goddess Shakti and is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm. Ghatasthapana is also known as Kalash Sthapana or Kalash Sthapana. We hope that the beginning of Magha Gupta Navratri brings with it the happiness and love that you and your family deserves.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 12, 2025 07:00 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Thiruvathirai 2025 Date: When Is Arudra Darshan? Know Thiruvathirai Nakshathram Timings, Significance and Rituals To Celebrate the Tamil Festival Dedicated to Lord Shiva

    Thiruvathirai 2025 Date: When Is Arudra Darshan? Know Thiruvathirai Nakshathram Timings, Significance and Rituals To Celebrate the Tamil Festival Dedicated to Lord Shiva

    Thiruvathirai is the annual celebration of the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva, which is also known as Tandav. This dance form is believed to represent the continuous cycle of creation and destruction. Thiruvathirai 2025 will be celebrated on January 13 and this festival is sure to be celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm. Every year, the commemoration of Thiruvathirai takes place during the Tamil month of Margazhi when the Thiruvathirai Nakshatram or Arudra Nakshatram presides over the full moon day. Thiruvathirai celebrations are structured around offering our prayers to Lord Shiva and are marked with great fervour and enthusiasm by people across Tamil Nadu. As we prepare to celebrate Thiruvathira 2025, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Thiruvathirai and more.

    Thiruvathira 2025 Date and Thiruvathirai Nakshathram Timings

    Thiruvathirai 2025 will be marked on January 13. The celebration falls on the full moon day in the Marghazli Masam according to the Tamil Hindu calendar. The celebration of Thiruvathirai is celebrated when the Thiruvathirai Nakshatra presides over the full moon day. The Thiruvathira Nakshatra begins at 11:24 AM on Jan 12, 2025 and will go on till 10:38 AM on Jan 13, 2025. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    Thiruvathirai Significance and Rituals

    The celebration of Thirvathirai is an important observance of the devotees of Lord Shiva. It commemorates the day that Lord Shiva took the avatar of Lord Natraj and is worshipped during Arunodaya along with holy chanting from Vedas. The celebration of Lord Shiva in this form and the dance of creations and destruction that he performs will be marked on this day. Those who are dedicated to the Lord Natraj form of Lord Shiva also consider this day to be the birthday of Lord Shiva. Meanwhile, people across the country celebrate Lord Shiva’s birthday on Maha Shivratri.

    Every year, to mark Thiruvathirai, people often prepare special delicacies and offer it to the almighty. An important dish that is made for this festival is the Thiruvathirai Kali that is made with rice, jaggery and other special delicacies. We hope that you have a Happy and safe Thiruvathirai 2025!

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 29, 2024 10:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • When Is Thai Amavasai 2025? Know New Moon Date, Thai Amavasai Muhurtham, Significance and Rituals To Offer Prayers to the Ancestors

    When Is Thai Amavasai 2025? Know New Moon Date, Thai Amavasai Muhurtham, Significance and Rituals To Offer Prayers to the Ancestors

    Thai Amavasai 2025 will be marked on January 29. As the name suggests, Thai Amavasai is marked on the new moon day, in the Tamil month of Thai. Thai Amavasai holds great religious and spiritual significance. While all Amavasya are supposed to help people pay homage to their forefathers, Thai Amavasai is considered to be an especially auspicious time to do this. As we prepare to celebrate Thai Amavasai 2025, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Thai Amavasai and its significance. Amavasya 2025 Dates and Tithi: Complete New Moon Calendar, Rituals and Other Important Details Dedicated to Ancestor Worship and Charity. 

    When is Thai Amavasai 2025? Thai Amavasai Muhurtham

    Thai Amavasai 2025 will be celebrated on January 29. The annual celebration of Thai Amavasai is often focused on remembering the forefathers and indulging in special rituals and activities that help pay homage to them and seek their moksha. The Amavasya tithi for Thai Amavasai 2025 will be marked from 07:35 PM on January 28 to 06:05 PM on January 29. Purnima 2025 Calendar: Know Full Moon Dates, Poornima Significance and Fasting Rituals for the Auspicious Observance. 

    Thai Amavasai Significance and Rituals

    The main reason that Thai Amavasya has special significance is that it is the first Amavasya tithi that is marked in the Uttarayan – during the sun’s northward movement. The celebration of Thai Amavasai is marked by waking up early in the morning, taking a holy bath, making special delicacies and offerings that can be offered to their forefathers and indulging in charity work. Many people also observe the Thai Amavasai fast and seek penance. The celebration is dedicated to the souls of the departed and is marked by observing shrad, tarpan and participating in other rituals on this day.

    The celebration of Thai Amavasai helps people to feel connected to their loved family members, who may have passed on. This observance is one of the most important Amavasya tithi and we hope that this celebration helps you to feel peace.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 12, 2025 10:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).