The day after Lakshmi Puja is known as Govardhan Puja, or Annakut, which is the beginning of the Hindu new year. Annakut means ‘a mountain of food’ – and food plays a central part in the day ...
In Hinduism, the coconut is seen as a symbol of ... The act of breaking open a coconut during puja symbolizes the breaking of the ego and the surrender of the devotee to God.
Masik Durga Ashtami is a monthly event observed on the ashtami tithi (8th day) of the shukla paksha (bright lunar fortnight) of every month on the Hindu calendar. On this day the weapons of Goddess ...