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Hinduism is often described as a religion of fasts, feasts and festivals. Here’s a date-wise list of Hindu festivals, including cultural and religious occasions for 2015 (Saka Era: 1936-37 / Vikram Era: 2071-72). January 2015 Kalpataru Divas: Thursday, 01-01-2015 Paush Purnima: Monday, 05-01-2015 Vivekananda Jayanti: Monday, 12-01-2015 Lohri: Tuesday, 13-01-2015 Makarsankranti / Magh Bihu: Thursday, 15-01-2015 Uttarayan & Kite Festival: Thursday, …

Parasurama, also known as the “axe-wielding Rama,” was the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He was born into a Brahmin or priestly family but had the immense physical power and killer instinct than a Kshatriya or the warrior class. Parasurama was the son of the pious saint, Jamadagni. Lord Shiva, pleased by his devotion and penance awarded him an axe, …

As per the widespread legends, Lord Rama is considered as the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who took an Avatar to annihilate the demon king Ravana. Rama is known for his stainless personality and matchless simplicity. Shri Ram is one of the popular gods of Hindu religion. He was effulgent like the sun, in forgiveness like the earth, in intelligence …

Hanuman was born to the vanaras. His mother Anjana was an apsara who was born on earth due to a curse. She was redeemed from this curse on her giving birth to a son. The Valmiki Ramayana states that his father Kesari was the son of Brihaspati and that Kesari also fought on Rama’s side in the war against Ravana.[12] …

Historical step in Sanatan’s mission related to protection of Dharma With the grace of Bhagavan Srikrushna and inspiration from H. H. Dr. Jayant Balaji Athavale, ‘Sanatan Hindu Dharma-Deeksha Kendra (SHDDK)’ is being set up on 5th March 2014 for converted Hindus who wish to come back to Hindu Dharma and non-Hindus from other countries who are interested in adopting Hindu Dharma. …