Putrada Ekadashi is a hindu holy day

Observed by     :    Hindus 

Observances     :    Prayers and religious rituals, including puja to Vishnu

Date                  :     3^rd  August 2017

Putrada  Ekadashi (lit. "ekadashi that is the giver of sons") is a Hindu holy day, This day is also known as Pausha  Putrada  Ekadashi, to differentiate it from the other Putrada  Ekadashi in Shravana. A son is considered entirely important in Hindu society as he takes care of the parents in their old age in life and by offering shraddha (ancestor rites) ensures well-being of his parents in the after-life. Each ekadashi is prescribed for certain goals, the goal of having sons is so great that two Putrada ("giver of sons") ekadashis are devoted to it. Rest of the objectives loath this benefit. It additionally highlights the inclination to have children .

Putrada Ekadashi is observed two times in a year. Ekadashi during Paush Shukla Paksha and Ekadashi during Shravan Shukla Paksha are known as Putrada Ekadashi. Benefits - Hinduism gives utmost importance to rituals performed at the time of the birth and the death. Hinduism endorses certain ceremonies at the season of the demise which ought to be performed by  the son only. It is believed that funeral rites should be done by the son and it is must for the liberation of the soul. The child additionally performs regularly performing standard Shraddha to satisfy  the soul of the dead person either on the Earth or in the Heaven. Shravan Shukla Paksha Ekadashi is also known as Pavitropana Ekadashi or Pavitra Ekadashie specially among Vaishnava community.

At times Ekadashi fasting is suggested on two consecutive days. It is advised that Smartha with family should to watch fasting on first day as it were. The other Ekadashi fasting, which is the second one, is suggested for Sanyasis, widows and for those who want Moksh .

Importance of kartik maas in Marathi Community

kartik maas important in marathi 2017 

Kartik  maas is a Hinduism coined. In the lunar Hindu calendar, Kartika begins with the new moon in November and is the eighth month of the year except in Gujarat. Poornima (fifteenth day Full Moon) falls in this month, celebrated as Dev Deepavali in Maharashtra as per marathi calendar.

Kartik month is the most auspicious month amongst all 12 Hindu months. According to Hindus, pujas, ceremonies, Kartik month give them awesome joy and satisfaction in life because this is the most favorite month for both of the Supreme Gods Lord Vishnu and Shiva. Various Hindu sacred texts have specified the rundown of essential ceremonies and traditions of Kartika masam Kartik is the holiest

Month of Kartik is celebrated in a very special way. Holy shower, contemplation, philanthropy, marriage of goddess Tulsi are a portion of the religious functions performed  during the Kartik month and the one who performs them, gets relief from all the sins. It is considered one of the most auspicious month of the year, 

Food taken in kartik maas

However there are also a few scientific reasons of taking to vegetarianism during the kartik  month. A Hindu should eat just Sattvic sustenance amid the entire month. Along these lines, aside from non veg

Food not to be taken in kartik maas

Leafy vegetable 

Usually, leafy vegetables are considered good for one' s health.the Hindu sacred texts say that on the off chance that one needs to receive full rewards of the kartik month then he/she should not eat leafy vegetables during the month.

Non-Veg

Hindus believe that meat during this month has more chances of being infected. So it is better to avoid meat. Kartik  in mythological terms is the month of puja and sinceriaty, relation, love . Practically it is the breeding season for most of the animals.

Drinking

Drinking alcohol is a forbidden in Hinduism. Individuals are exempted from drinking amid kartik  month because liquor is considered a Tamasic item. It creates negative energy in a person and makes him/her lose his consciousness.

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Bhau Bheej and labh Panchami 2016-2017

Bhau Bheej

On Bhaiya Dooj, sisters petition God for their siblings to have long and cheerful lives by performing Tika service and siblings offer endowments to their sisters. Bhaiya Dooj is otherwise called Bhau Beej and Bhathru Dwithiya.

Bhai Dooj/Bhau-Beej/Bhai Tika/Bhai Phonta( is a celebration celebrated by Hindus of India and Nepal on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha (splendid fortnight) in the Vikram Samvat Hindu schedule month of Kartika.[3] It is the latest day of the five-day-long Diwali or Tihar celebration.

Bhai Dooj Tika Muhurat = 13:09 to 15:20

Duration = 2 Hours 10 Mins

                                       

Labh Panchami

Labh Panchami is known as Saubhagya Panchami and Labh Pancham in Gujarat. In a few areas it is otherwise called Saubhagya-Labh Panchami. Saubhagya and Labh implies good fortunes and advantage separately. Henceforth this day is connected with advantage and good fortunes.

 Diwali festivities culminate of the day of Labh Panchami and this day is considered highly auspicious. It is believed that Puja performed on the day of Labh Panchami brings benefit, comfort and good luck in the life, business and family of the worshipper.

Labh Panchami Puja Muhurat = 06:40 to 10:16Duration = 3 Hours 36 Mins

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