Devotees of Lord Hanuman will also organize ‘havans’, ’sankirtans’ and ‘preeti bhoj’ at several temples.
By the grace of the deities Shiva and Vayu, Anjana (Anjani), wife of Kesari, king of the monkeys, gave birth to Hanumanji. Therefore he is also known as: Anjanisut (sut means son), Anjaneya, Pavansut,Marutsut, Maruti and Vajrang. Pavan and Marut denote Vayu deva. Vajra means indestructible and Indra’s weapon. Ang means body.
Ras Poornima known as Tripurari Purnima, this occurs on Kartik sud 15 – Purnima and also meeting the Lord is Dev Diwali.Dev Diwali is the last day to perform Tulsi Damodar Vivah.
Ras Poornima
Reason of Dev Diwali
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Kartik Snan and Deepdaan are main rituals performed during Dev Diwali. At the time of sunrise devotees do Kartik Snan and in the evenings they perform Deepotsav. Deepotsav is lightening Diyas or earthen lamps. Deepotsav is an eye-catching celebration on Dev Deepavali day. ‘Ganga Aarti is the grand event to participate on this day. Large number of people performs Aarti to Ganga Mata amidst the multitude prayers and mantras.
During this dayPushkar Mela is also celebrated in Pushkar town of Rajasthan on Dev Diwali day.
Maha Shivratri or Maha Shivaratri (Night of Shiva) is a Hindu festival, celebrated all over the country with much pump and enthusiasm.
The festival usually falls every year on the 13th night/14th day in the Krishna Paksha of the month of Maagha (as per Shalivahana) or Phalguna (as per Vikrama) in the Hindu calendar.
The festival is exclusively dedicated to Lord Shiva which is known by hundreds of names.
Maha Shivratri is the day to rejoice…to pray to the almighty for wellness. Almost all Hindus throughout the world offer prayers in the morning/evening and some observe fasting throughout the day.
Mahashivratri, rishikesh shankar bhagwan
A Festival Significant for Women :
Shivratri is considered especially auspicious for women. Married women pray for the well being of their husbands and sons, while unmarried women pray for an ideal husband like Shiva, who is the spouse of Kali, Parvati and Durga. But generally it is believed that anyone who utters the name of Shiva during Shivratri with pure devotion is freed from all sins. He or she reaches the abode of Shiva and is liberated from the cycle of birth and death.
Dhanteras is the first day of the five-day Dipawali Festival as celebrated in India. it is also known as “Dhantrayodashi” or “Dhanwantari Triodasi” comes in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin (October/November).
The word Dhanteras, Dhan stands for wealth. On Dhanteras, the “Owl” form of the GoddessLaxmi is worshiped to provide prosperity and well being. Dhanteras holds special significance for the business community due to customary purchases of precious metals on this day.
