Legends and Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi

Today, the 1st of September 2011 marks the celebration of the most awaited festival, Ganesh Chaturthi, all around the world.  Prayers, chants, hawans are all being said and offered in the praise of Lord Ganesh, also known as Vighnaharta, the Remover of Obstacles.   Ganesh Chaturthi depicts the celebration of Lord Ganesh’s Birthday.  It is Continue Reading [...]

 
Legends and Significance of Anant Chaturdashi Vrat

Hi all, as promised yesterday, I am to post about the Anant Chaturdashi Vrat 2008 which hindus (including me) observed today. When I was small, people used to say that by fasting on this day, a girl would marry the one she loves. How far this is true, I really don’t know. My preparations in Continue Reading [...]

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