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Namami Gange! — Ganga Dussehra 2022

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The Ganges marks its journey right from Himalaya Mountains at Gomukh, the terminus of the Gangotri Glacier to Bay of Bengal via North India . More than four hundred million people in India are dependent on the Ganges River Basin; this makes ' Ganga - Soul of India '. Ganga Dussehra 2022 Date As per Legends, Ganga descends to Earth on the day of Shukla Paksha Dashmi of Jyeshtha Hindu month.  In 2022 Ganga Dussehra is on June 9th . Further, we will talk about the Legend of Ganga Dussehra , Religious significance , exotic tourist attractions and what makes Ganga a unique river. Why Ganges Water (Ganga Jal) Is Ever Pure? ''Indian scientists have validated the scientific basis of the mysterious 'special power' of the water of Ganga, which Hindus consider as " Brahm Dravya " or divine elixir. Microbiologists from the Chandigarh-based Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH), who had studied the special characteristics of Ganges water have found, for the f...

Akshaya Tritiya 2022

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Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third day of the Shukla Paksha of the Vaishakh Hindu month. It is also called as Akha Teej. In Sanskrit, ‘Akshaya’ signifies imperishable and ‘Tritiya’ signifies third. As per scriptures, anything done on this day, gives favourable outcome. On this day, any favourable work can be done — like a wedding, house-warming ceremony, purchasing clothing, jewellery, houses, land, vehicles and so on. When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2022? — Tuesday, 3rd May 2022 Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurta — 05:39 AM to 12:18 PM Tritiya Tithi Begins — 05:18 AM on May 03, 2022 Tritiya Tithi Ends — 07:32 AM on May 04, 2022 Significance of Akshaya Tritiya ● Akshaya Tritiya, Gudi Padva, Vijayadashami and half of Bali Pratipada are the 3.5 auspicious muhurta (Auspicious time) wherein the whole day is considered to be auspicious to start any good work ● Any work initiated on this day is believed to become successful ● Donating water on this day holds great significance ● Offering libation of wa...

Mahashivratri 2022- The Association of Shiv Shakti

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Mahashivratri — A day to dispel ignorance, a day to awaken the inner Shiva and a day to unite with Mahashakti. Entire atmosphere is soaked in the devotion of Mahadev along with Ma Parvati and Nandi- white bull, the Vahana of Shiva. Further, let’s get to the depth of the festival and know what Mahashivratri is, why do we celebrate it, 12 jyotirlinga and different rituals related to Shivratri. When is Maha Shivratri 2022? Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Nishita Kaal Puja Time — 12:08 AM to 12:58 AM, Mar 02 Duration — 00 Hours 50 Mins Parana Time — 06:45 AM, Mar 02 Shivratri 2022- 4 Prahar Puja timings- Ratri First Prahar Puja Time — 06:21 PM to 09:27 PM Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time — 09:27 PM to 12:33 AM, Mar 02 Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time — 12:33 AM to 03:39 AM, Mar 02 Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time — 03:39 AM to 06:45 AM, Mar 02 What is Mahashivaratri? Every month on Chaturdashi tithi of Krishna Paksha, Shivratri is observed. But  Falgun Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha is Mahashivratri. Lord...