Apara Ekadashi
Bestows limitless (Apara) wealth, glory, and absolution from grave sins.
Essays on Sanatana Dharma, astronomical science behind Hindu festivals, temple architecture, and practical Vedic philosophy.
Bestows limitless (Apara) wealth, glory, and absolution from grave sins.
The most rigorous fasting without water, granting the merit of all twenty-four annual Ekadashis.
Eradicates physical ailments, cleanses bodily impurities, and bestows good health.
Commencement of Chaturmasya as Lord Vishnu enters cosmic yogic slumber in Ksheerasagara.
Celebrates the sacred Amla tree, embodiment of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi, granting prosperity.
Pausha Shukla Ekadashi fasting observed for the blessing of righteous progeny and spiritual fulfillment.
Sacred observance involving six religious uses of sesame (Tila) seeds for purification and forgiveness.
Ekadashi observed in Magha Shukla paksha bestowing victory over negative tendencies and liberation from ghosts.
Auspicious Ekadashi granting unshakeable victory over obstacles, historically observed by Sri Rama.
Mukkoti Ekadashi when Vaikuntha Dvara opens; Tirumala and all Vishnu temples feature northern door darshan conferring Moksha.
Sacred festival celebrating the bond of protection and affection between brothers and sisters, and Vedic Upakarma.
Divine incarnation of Lord Narasimha at twilight to protect Prahlada and vanquish Hiranyakashipu.
Tholi Ekadashi in Telugu tradition and Devshayani Ekadashi, when Lord Vishnu enters yoga nidra for four months.
Telugu and Kannada New Year marking the commencement of the Chaitra Navaratri and creation of the universe by Lord Brahma.
Traditional New Year of Maharashtra marked by hoisting the sacred Gudi flag symbolizing victory and prosperity.
Divine appearance day of Lord Sri Ramachandra and the grand celestial wedding of Sita and Rama in Bhadrachalam.
The thousand sacred names of Lord Vishnu revealed by Bhishma Pitamaha in the Mahabharata.
The sacred twelve-syllable Mukti mantra of the Srimad Bhagavatam given to Dhruva Maharaja.