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Simha Sankranti

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Simha Sankranti Sankranti falls during the solar transition from one zodiac sign to other. Simha Sankranti occurs every year. During Simha Sankranti, the Sun is in the transit from Karka Rashi (Cancer) to Simha Rashi (Leo). It is also known as Simha Sankraman in South India .Sankraman Punya Snana is an important ritual of the day. It is performed only in holy water. In ancient times, common people would offer fruits and flowers to the Gurus. Significance of Simha Sankranti:- Sankranti signifies the movement of Sun from one Rashi to the another. Simha Sankranti is unique as one can expel out the darkness from the life and usher in an era of prosperity. Devotees offer traditional offerings to the Sun God, Lord Vishnu and Lord Narasimha Swami. They seek blessings for dignified life. Devotees perform religious bath on this auspicious day at holy places. It is believed that during the Chand dynasty, the artisans would display their wares. They used to be suitably rewarde...

Indira Ekadashi

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Indira Ekadashi Indira Ekadashi is a one of the auspicious fasting days of Hindus that falls on the ‘Ekadashi’ (11th day) of the Krishna Paksha (the waning phase of moon) during the Hindu month of ‘Ashwin’. As Indira Ekadashi falls in Pitru Paksha, this fortnight dedicated to ancestors, it is also known as ‘Ekadashi Shradh’. The main objective of this ekadashi vrat is to give salvation to the forefathers. Hindus observe the Indira Ekadashi fast to seek forgiveness of the debited past. Indira Ekadashi fast is observed by staunch devotees of Lord Vishnu who seek his love and affection Rituals of Indira Ekadashi. Remedies to follow 1.Donation of Rice and Sugar to Brahmans on this day bestows good results 2.Avoid consuming rice on this day 3.Seek blessings of Lord Vishnu 4.Abstain from non veg food on this day is strongly advised