July 03rd 2012 is the beginning of the Shravan month in 2012 according to the North of India. Shravan is the 1st month in the series of the Chaturmaas(read about the Chaturmas here). It is the 5th month in the Hindu lunar calender, one marked by auspicious activities and poojas. Pujas dedicated to Lord Shiva and all the animals that are dear to Him are worshipped this month. Shravan Somavar(the ...Continue Reading...
Chaaturmaas- The four months of prayers and good Karma- Hindu 4 months of fasting
June 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Chaturmaas: The 4 months of fasting, prayers and good Karma: Significance and importance Chaturmass month begins on the 30th Jul and ends on the 24th November 2012. The"Deva Sayana Ekadasi", begins in July, the Hindu Lunar month of Ashadh, all the way up to the "Uttana Ekadasi" in the month of Kartik in November. The Lord Vishnu sleeps for the period of four months and awakens on Prabodini ...Continue Reading...
