Onam :Have you heard of the Onam festival? Perhaps some of you have. We shall tell you something about Onam. Mahabali was an Asura King. He ruled over the whole world. He was brave and generous.

Anant Chaturdashi :ANANTA CHATURDASHI VRATA - STORY When Pandava kings were banished for 12 years from their kingdom, and were in the jungle, Lord Krishna visits them.

Pratipada Shradh :Shraddhs mentioned above like the Pavaran, Ekadidasht, Abhiyudayik, and Mahalaya are hardly performed these days, but Dehhitr Pratipada Shraddh, Matameh Shraddh, and Ashidhavanvami Shraddh are performed nowadays.

Pitrapaksh starts :The dark fortnight of Ashvina (September-October) is known as Pitr Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha. This is an occasion to perform rites for the departed ancestors to keep their souls indebted for years.

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Ashoonya Shayan Vrat :Ashunya Shayan Vrat, also known as Ashunya Sayana Dwitiya, is an observance dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Ashunya Shayan Vrata is observed in the Shravan month (July – August) in the traditional calendar followed in North India.

Dwitiya Shradh :

Tritiya Shradh :

Sankashthi Ganesh Vrat :The Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of every month is called by the name (Sankastha Chaturthi).

Chaturth Shradh :

Kokila Panchami (Jain) :

Panchami Shradh; :

Chandra Shashti :

Shashti shradh :

Mahalakshmi Vrat complete :Also known as Varalaksmi Vratha, Mahalakshmi Vrata is one of the sacred and most important festivals in India. It is prevalent among the people of the Hindu community. It

Saptami Shradh :

Jivit Putrika Vrat :Jivitputrika Vrat, also known as Jiwit Putra, is observed for the wellbeing of the sons by mothers in North India, especially in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

Ashtami Shradh :

Matamah Shradh :

Matrinavami :

Dashmi :

Indra Ekaadashi :bhAdrapada BahuLa EkAdaSi: Also called as "indraikAdaSi". Significance: Those who observe this will become equal to Indra, and command the heavens.

Dwadashi Shradh :

Pradosh Vrat :It is the worship of Lord Shiva for victory and success in all undertakings, and the fulfilment of all your heart’s cherished desires.

Trayodashi Shradh :

Kanya Sankranti :Viswakarma is known as the divine engineer. As a mark of reverence, he is still worshipped by the engineering community. The festival is observed on the Kanya Sankranti Day, which follows Ganesh Puja, in every industrial town of Orissa.

Vishwakarma Pooja :Viswakarma is known as the divine engineer. As a mark of reverence, he is still worshipped by the engineering community. The festival is observed on the Kanya Sankranti Day, which follows Ganesh Puja, in every industrial town of Orissa.

Chaturdashi Shradh :

Pitra Visarjani :The Shradh is performed by Dehagni Sanskar (Cremations) and finally by Asthi Pravah and Pitra Visarjan.

Snaan-Daan-Shradh Amavasya :

First Pooja Kalash Sthaapana :On the first day of Navaratri a Kalasa or Ghata is installed. This rite is not included in the poojas of Bengal. It is performed mostly in southern states, Gujarat and Saurashtra. There is a description about installation of kalasa in Durgarchanapaddhati.

Shaardiya Navaratra starts :The festival is conducted from the first day, Prathama, of Sukla Paksha or the bright half of the month of Asvina, during Sharad Ritu, for nine days.

Doosri Puja :On the second thithi, dwidiya, a ribbon should be offered for keeping hair in place.

Vainayaki Ganesh Vrat :One important way of Lord Ganesha's upasana is Vratas(vows and observances) by which one can try to get blessings form Lord Ganesha and achieve the peace of mind.

Chauthi Pooja :On chathurthi, fourth day, Madhuparka , a silver tilaka and collyrium for the eyes should be offered.

Upaang Lalita Vrat :Lalitha Panchami Vrat, or Lalita Panjami, is a highly auspicious day during the nine-day Navaratri festival. Lalita Panchami falls on the fifth day of Navratri.

Panham Pooja :On panchami or fifth day sandalwood and ornaments should be offered. On shasti or sixth day, the devotee should offer to a bilva tree substances such as clay, sandalwood paste, pebbles, coriander, druva grass, flowers, fruits, curds, ghee, svastika, vermillion, conch-shell, collyrium, rosana (yellow paste), mustard seeds, gold, silver, copper, whisk, mirror, lamp and a broad plate.

Shashti Pooja :On shasti or sixth day, the devotee should offer to a bilva tree substances such as clay, sandalwood paste, pebbles, coriander, druva grass, flowers, fruits, curds, ghee, svastika, vermillion, conch-shell, collyrium, rosana (yellow paste), mustard seeds, gold, silver, copper, whisk, mirror, lamp and a broad plate.

Saptami Pooja :On the 7th thithi, or on Saptami the devotee brings a twig from bilva tree and adds it to the bundle of nine plants and offers worship.

Maha-Ashtami :There are very elaborate details about the worship to be performed on the 8th thithi or Maha Ashtami and on 9th thithi or Maha Navami as they are described.

Maha-Navami :The devotee should hear vedic recitation and from the first day till the nineth day himself should recite Devi Mahatmya or atleast engage a person to do so. The recitation should be once on the first day , twice on the second day and so on with nine recitations performed on Navami day.

Vijaya Dashmi :The tenth day, Vijaya Dasami day is considered to be a very auspicious day. It is associated with victory of good over evil. There are two reasons that describe why the day is described as Vijaya Dasami.