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Karwa Chauth 2021

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Indian culture is known for and has a legacy of social norms, ethical values, traditional customs and belief systems. The Indian cultural heritage is very rich and each relationship here has special meaning and relevance for people living here. There are days dedicated to value and express our love, respect and gratitude to specific social relationships. However the celebration here does not involve solely partying or making merry as in the West. It involves worshiping the lord, observing fast and many other rituals to express our gratitude and pray for the well-being of the person. One such sacred festival honoring the husband-wife relationship is Karwa Chauth. Karwa Chauth 2021 Date and Timings :- Karwa Chauth Date : Sunday, October 24, 2021 Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat - 06:08 PM to 07:23 PM Karwa Chauth Upavasa Time - 06:37 AM to 08:42 PM Moonrise on Karwa Chauth Day - 08:42 PM Chaturthi Tithi Begins - 03:01 AM on Oct 24, 2021 Chaturthi Tithi Ends - 05:43 AM on Oct 25, 2021     What

Sharad Purnima- Divine Night for Seekers

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Sharad Purnima - Divine full moon night of Ashwin Shukla Paksha. On this night, t he Moon illuminates with 16 different Kalas , making it all the more special. Sharad purnima is also called Kojagiri Purnima . Sharad Purnima 2021 - Date & Time:- Moonrise on Sharad Purnima - 05:20 PM Poornima Tithi Begins - 07:03 PM on Oct 19, 2021 Poornima Tithi Ends - 08:26 PM on Oct 20, 2021 Sharad Purnima Significance:- Sharad Purnima marks the beginning of the Winter season. The night of Sharad Purnima is an auspicious time to have a glimpse of all the deities. Thus, it is said that on this night elixir from the moon is showered in the form of pure rays. Devotees cook kheer and keep it on the terrace or in the open sky under moonlight. The mind becomes calm and the body gets rejuvenated by looking at the moon on this night.  For spiritual seekers , Sharad Purnima holds a greater importance as it symbolises enlightenment, liberation, purity and Maharas which is said to be the symbol of the uni