Why Hindu Festivals Follow The Lunar Calendar (Moon Phases Explained)?
Hindu festivals do not follow fixed dates because they are not based on a fixed calendar.They follow the lunar calendar, which is calculated using the phases of the moon. This is why festivals like Maha Shivratri, Amavasya, Purnima, and many vrat shift every year on the modern Gregorian calendar. The moon is used as a …...
Why Women Fast on Karva Chauth? The Story and Beliefs
Why exactly do women celebrate karva Chauth? The answer is not just bound to the story of Savitri and Satyavaan. It is more rooted in the culture. In every karva Chauth, women wake before sunrise, dress in bright red clothes just like a day of marriage, and gather for prayers, all while carrying a deep …...
Why is Dussehra Called Vijayadashami? Spiritual Meaning
Vijaydashami 2025 is not just another Thursday. It’s a day of victory, or as the world knows it, Dussehra. But have you ever wondered why Dussehra is also called Vijayadashami? No, it is not just because of the victory of Ram over Ravan. It’s much deeper and more personal than that. Vijaydashami significance is not …...
