Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
Significance & Spiritual Meaning
This is the first day of a lunar month of the Hindu calendar.
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
The Hindu year is divided into twelve lunar months. The month begins on the day after the new moon in the Amanta (south and west) reckoning, and on the day after the full moon in the Purnimanta (north) reckoning, which is why the North and South entries come at different times.
Key Rituals & Observance
Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices
- 1Step 1
A holy bath and a vow for the month.
- 2Step 2
The panchang of the month is read.
- 3Step 3
Worship of the family deity.