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SUMMARY:Karwa Chauth
DESCRIPTION:Significance and History \nIn October or November\, during the Hindu lunar month of Kartika\, Hindu women in Northern and Western India observe the festival of Karaka Chaturthi. The event falls on the fourth day of the dark-fortnight\, or Krishna paksha\, of the month of Kartika. Karva is another term for “pot\,” a little earthen pot of water\, and chauth means “fourth” in Hindi. The celebration is known as Karaka Chaturthi in Sanskrit texts\, with karaka denoting an earthen water pitcher and chaturthi denoting the fourth day of the lunar Hindu month. \nWhy do People Celebrate Karwa Chauth? : \n The Legend of Queen Veeravati\nA devoted wife\, Veeravati\, observed her first Karwa Chauth fast. Due to weakness\, she fainted. Her brothers tricked her into breaking the fast by showing a false moon. Soon after\, she received bad news about her husband’s health. She then sincerely prayed and observed another strict fast\, bringing him back to life. \n The Story of Satyavan & Savitri\nSavitri\, a devoted wife\, fasted and prayed for her husband Satyavan\, who was destined to die. When Lord Yama came to take his soul\, Savitri pleaded and showed immense devotion. Moved by her love and determination\, Yama restored Satyavan’s life. \nThe Tale of Goddess Parvati & Lord Shiva\nIt is believed that Goddess Parvati observed strict fasting and penance to marry Lord Shiva. Women follow her example\, fasting for their husbands’ longevity and happiness. \n\n\nCelebration at Krushna Dham Delaware\nAt Krushna Dham Delaware\, \n\n\nOn the occasion of Karaka Chaturthi\, men and women observe fasting and pray for the longevity of their partners. This Hindu festival is celebrated during the Hindu month of Kartik in Krishna Paksha on the Chaturthi tithi\, according to the Hindu calendar. \nIn most states and union territories\, this festival is observed as an optional public holiday. This means that employees may choose to take a half or full day off of work. All schools\, colleges\, universities\, government\, and private offices\, on the other hand\, remain open and functional. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Krushna Dham Delaware this Karwa Chauth to seek blessings for an abundant and prosperous year ahead\, through divine grace and community spirit.
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SUMMARY:Diwali
DESCRIPTION:Significance and History \nDuring the festival of Diwali\, people light up their homes and commercial outlets. Lord Ganesh is worshipped for prosperity and welfare whereas Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wisdom and wealth. The festival usually falls in the months of November or October and is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama from 14 years of exile. In many parts of the country\, the festival is celebrated for five consecutive days. Undoubtedly\, it is the most famous Indian festival\, which is regarded as a celebration of life. In a few parts of the country\, the festival denotes the beginning of the New Year. Deepavali is a five-day festival that goes as mentioned below: \n\nThe first day denotes the arrival of the new financial year for most Indian businesses. The business class worships Goddess Lakshmi for wealth.\nThe second day is the day of cleansing. People take oil baths and wear new clothes.\nThe third day is the day of the new moon. It is the official day of the Deepavali holiday.\nThe fourth day is the Kartika Shudda Padyami.\nThe fifth day\, the final day of the festival\, denotes the love between sisters and brothers.\n\nWhy do People Celebrate Diwali? : \n\nAs mentioned earlier\, the celebration of the festival lasts for up to five days. Houses and shops will be cleaned and decorated with small clay lamps lit with oil or with electric lights. People exchange sweets. Fairs will be organised in many villages and towns.\nThe festival is celebrated on different dates in various regions of the country since traditional lunar calendars may be interpreted in various ways. For instance\, in Tamil Nadu\, people celebrate Deepavali in Aippasi\, a Tamil month.\n\n\n\nCelebration at Krushna Dham Delaware\nAt Krushna Dham Delaware\, \n\n\nList of Puja to be Performed During Diwali\nDhanteras – On the occasion of Dhanteras\, people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber. Apart from this\, it is also considered to be auspicious if you purchase gold\, silver or any other metal on this day. \nChoti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi – As per Hindu mythology\, it is believed that on this day\, Lord Krishna fought with Narakasura and killed him. \nDiwali  – On this day\, people perform Lakshmi Puja at their home. On this day\, the main Diwali festival takes place\, and after killing Ravana\, Lord Rama made his way back to Ayodhya. The goddess of wealth\, Lakshmi\, is welcomed by the people because she is thought to bestow luck and prosperity. \nGovardhan Puja – A Day after Diwali\, people celebrate Govardhan Puja\, a day dedicated to worshipping Lord Krishna. People believe that Lord Krishna lifted the mountain known as “Govardhan” to protect the citizens of Mathura from Lord Indra. \nBhai Dooj – On Bhai Dooj\, people celebrate the strong bond between brothers and sisters. Similar to Raksha Bandhan\, it is observed on the second day of the lunar calendar’s Shukla Paksha. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Krushna Dham Delaware this Diwali to seek blessings for an abundant and prosperous year ahead\, through divine grace and community spirit.
URL:https://krishnadham-usa.org/event/diwali/
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SUMMARY:Bhai Dooj
DESCRIPTION:Significance and History \nThe festival of Bhai Dooj is celebrated across the country in a traditional way. On the occasion\, sisters make a seat for their brothers using rice flour. Once the brother sits on the seat\, a paste of vermillion\, dahi and rice is applied on the forehead of the brothers as a religious tika. \nThereafter\, the sister place a flower of Kaddu\, betel leaves\, betel nuts and coins in the palms of the brother and pour water on it while chanting mantras. Once this is done\, a Kalawa is tied on the wrist of the brother and the aarti is performed. The next ritual is to exchange gifts among each and take the blessings of the elders. \nWhy do People Celebrate Bhai Dooj? : \n\n\nGiven the fact that the festival is celebrated throughout the country\, there are slight variations in the celebration of Bhai Dooj. Listed below are the celebration of the festival in some states of the country. Read on to know more: \n\nIn Maharashtra – In the state\, the festival is known as ‘Bhav Bij‘. As part of the sibling celebration\, brothers are made to sit on the floor where sisters draw a square and consume a bitter fruit known as Karith. Thereafter\, sisters apply tilak on the forehead of their brothers and perform the aarti and offer prayers for the welfare of the siling.\nIn West Bengal – In West Bengal\, the festival is known as ‘Bhai Phonta‘. The festival includes a number of rituals. On the day\, sisters observe a fast until the ceremony is completed. Sisters apply a tilak of the forehead of her brothers that is made of sandalwood\, kajal and ghee before offering prayers for the well-being. A grand feast is organized on the occasion.\nIn Bihar – The celebration of Bhai Dooj in Bihar is quite different than in other parts of the country. Here\, sisters hurl curses and abuses for their brothers on the occasion before pricking their tongues as a punishment and asking for forgiveness. In return\, brothers bless them and offer them gifts.\n\n\n\n\nCelebration at Krushna Dham Delaware\nAt Krushna Dham Delaware\, \n\nThe Tilak Ceremony:- The most important part of the celebration is the Tilak Ritual\, where sisters apply a sacred tilak (vermilion\, kumkum\, or sandalwood paste) on their brother’s forehead\, perform aarti\, and offer prayers for his long life\, happiness\, and success. In return\, brothers give gifts and promise to protect and support their sisters forever.\nExchange of Gifts & Sweet Treats:-Bhai Dooj is incomplete without gifts and sweets! Sisters prepare special dishes\, handmade sweets\, or chocolates for their brothers\, while brothers surprise their sisters with thoughtful presents like jewelry\, clothes\, or personalized gifts.\nFamily Get-Togethers & Festive Feasts:-Families come together on this day\, making it a perfect occasion for bonding\, storytelling\, and reliving childhood memories. A delicious festive feast\, including favorites like gujiya\, kheer\, barfi\, and puri-bhaji\, adds to the celebratory spirit.\nVirtual Celebrations for Distant Siblings:-For siblings who are far away\, Bhai Dooj is still celebrated with virtual video calls\, online gifts\, and heartfelt messages to express love and togetherness.\n\nJoin us at Krushna Dham Delaware this Bhai Dooj to seek blessings for an abundant and prosperous year ahead\, through divine grace and community spirit.
URL:https://krishnadham-usa.org/event/bhai-dooj/
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SUMMARY:Chhath Puja
DESCRIPTION:Significance and History \nThe rituals surrounding Chhath Puja are supposedly harsher when compared to other Hindu festivals. They involve strict fasting (without water)\, taking a dip in rivers/water bodies\, standing in water and offering prayers\, facing the sun for a prolonged period\, and offering ‘prasad’ to the Sun during sunrise and sunset. Any food prepared during the festival will have no salt\, onion\, or garlic. \nThe celebrations last for 4 days thanking the Sun God\, the source of all powers. Devotees of the Sun God observe a fast called Vrati. Chhath Puja occurs twice a year – once during summer and once during winter. \nKarthik Chhath is performed on the 6th day of the Karthika month known as Kartika Shukla Shashti. This day falls during October or November every year as per the Hindu Calendar. In the summer\, it is celebrated a few days after Holi\, and is known as Chaiti Chhath. \nWhy do People Celebrate Chhath Puja? : \n\n\nChhath Puja is celebrated with the belief that the Sun is the giver of life and energy\, and by worshiping it\, people seek blessings for the well-being\, health\, and prosperity of their families. It is also seen as a way of expressing gratitude for the natural energy provided by the Sun. The festival also aims to purify the mind\, body\, and soul\, as the rigorous fasting and rituals bring devotees closer to nature and spirituality. \n\n\n\nCelebration at Krushna Dham Delaware\nAt Krushna Dham Delaware\, \n\nChhath Puja is a four-day festival\, typically observed during the Kartik month (October-November)\, and involves severe fasting\, prayers\, and rituals. Here are the key rituals:\n\nDay 1: Nahai Khai – Devotees take a holy dip in rivers or ponds to purify themselves and cook offerings for the Sun God.\nDay 2: Kharna – A day of fasting until evening\, when devotees offer kheer (rice pudding) and roti (flatbread) to the Sun God.\nDay 3: Sandhya Arghya – On this day\, devotees offer prayers and offerings to the setting Sun\, often standing in water\, with arghya (prayers and offerings) in their hands.\nDay 4: Usha Arghya – The final ritual involves offering prayers to the rising Sun\, thanking him for the gift of life and seeking blessings for prosperity and health.\n\n\n\nJoin us at Krushna Dham Delaware this Chhath Puja to seek blessings for an abundant and prosperous year ahead\, through divine grace and community spirit.
URL:https://krishnadham-usa.org/event/chhath-puja/
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