Karwa Chauth 2023: Date, puja, moonrise timing, how to perform puja, rituals
Karwa Chauth 2023, a Hindu festival observed by married women, falls on November 1 this year. Women fast from sunrise to moonrise, praying for their husbands' well-being or an ideal spouse. The tradition's origin is the poignant tale of Queen Veeravati, whose devotion brought her husband back from the dead. The day involves rituals like 'Sargi,' dressing up, and a moonlit fast, concluding with husbands offering tokens of love.
Chandra Grahan 2023: India to experience partial Lunar Eclipse this weekend; Check city-wise timings
This partial lunar eclipse boasts a magnitude of 0.12, meaning that only about 12 percent of the moon's surface will be immersed in Earth's shadow at the peak of the eclipse. What's truly captivating is that the moon within the umbral zone will be bathed in a unique glow, courtesy of sunlight refracted by Earth's atmosphere, providing onlookers with an enchanting celestial display.
Rare blue supermoon to illuminate skies on August 31; here's where all you can view it in India
A rare blue supermoon is set to be visible in the night sky on the evening of August 31. A supermoon occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter. This particular event is also a blue moon, meaning it is the second full moon in a single month. The last blue supermoon occurred in 2009, and the next one is not expected until 2037. The term "blue moon" does not refer to the color of the moon, but rather the occurrence of a second full moon in a month.
Dazzling Super Blue Moon to appear tonight! Why is it special; when to witness this cosmic rarity?
Stargazers around the world are eagerly anticipating a rare celestial event on August 30 - a Super Blue Moon. This refers to the second full moon appearing within a single calendar month.
On August 30, 2023, a celestial marvel — the Super Blue Moon will grace the skies. This remarkable event involves the appearance of the second full moon of the month, colloquially known as a ‘Blue Moon.’ Understand the phenomenon and frequency of this majestic event.
Celestial events in August 2023: Where and when to witness rare double supermoons this month?
In August 2023, skygazers worldwide will witness two Supermoons and a rare Blue Moon, making it an exceptional celestial show. The Sturgeon Moon, also known as the first Full Moon, named after the Giant Sturgeon, is set to grace the skies on August 1. The Super Blue Moon, a combination of rare phenomena, will peak on August 30, 2023. Seasonal Blue Moons occur when there are four full moons in one season. Observers are encouraged to choose dark sky locations and check the weather forecast. Binoculars or a telescope may enhance the stargazing experience.
Supermoon August 2023: Date, time, when to watch blue moon in US
Supermoon and blue moon will appear in August this year and both celestial events will be visible for people in the US.
Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: Date, time, and significance of the day
Chaturthi is immensely important for Hindu as it is the day on which Lord Ganesha worshipped as the supreme deity and pratham pujya. Lord Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Goddess Parvati calls him Vinayaka so his another name is Vinayaka. He is the pratham pujya and all the events whether its related to puja and other auspicious works are considered incomplete without worshiping Lord Ganesha.
Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: Check date, moonrise timings and all you need to know
Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi is an important festival for devotees of Lord Ganesha in the Hindu community. It is also celebrated with great devotion as one of the 13 Sankatahara Ganesha Chaturthi Vratas.
‘Asteroid City’ trailer out; Watch Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Margot Robbie and others in contact with aliens
Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City" is the newest addition to his extensive filmography, which also includes "Fantastic Mr. Fox," "Isle of Dogs and more.
Sakat Chauth 2023: Date, Puja Timing, Significance, and More
The Sakat Chauth is usually held on the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Magha, which this year falls on January 10.
Lunar eclipse 2022: How to witness Tuesday's blood moon total lunar eclipse from Australia, New Zealand
Moon will take on a red hue as light reaching it passes through the dust in the Earth's atmosphere people do not need special equipment to witness lunar eclipses.
What is the significance of the Kartik Purnima? Here's what you need to know
To express their devotion, people observe the 'Satyanarayan' fast on this day. However, due to the lunar eclipse (chandra grahan) this time the fast will be observed on Chaturdashi Tithi.
A total lunar eclipse is set to dazzle tomorrow - along with some other stellar sights
In tomorrow's eclipse the period of totality - when the Moon is fully immersed in shadow - will last a leisurely 85 minutes. The only light reaching the Moon's surface will first pass through Earth's atmosphere, which is why the Moon will take on a red hue.
India to experience a lunar eclipse on Nov 8
Also known as Chandra Grahan in India, the total Lunar eclipse would be visible only from the eastern parts whereas the Partial eclipse would be visible from most of India. The lunar eclipse in its totality will not be observed from everywhere, said an expert, adding that the beginning of the partial phase of the eclipse will be seen from some countries of Latin America.
Chandra Grahan 2022: Some facts to know about upcoming lunar eclipse
The Chandra Grahan sutak will start at 09:21 am in the morning and the sutak period will end at 06.18 pm in the evening. According to the Drik Panchang, during a Solar Eclipse, Sutak is observed for 4 Prahars and during a Lunar Eclipse, Sutak is observed for 3 Prahars before Eclipse. There are total 8 Prahars from Sunrise to Sunrise. Hence Sutak is observed for 12 hours before Solar Eclipse and for 9 hours before the Lunar Eclipse.
Lunar eclipse, meteor shower, Spica: What's up in the skies in November
There are plenty of reasons to watch the skies in November. A total lunar eclipse, the Leonid meteors, and the chance to see the stars Elnath and Spi
Karwa Chauth 2022: Netizens share memes to celebrate the occasion; citywise moonrise time
Karwa Chauth takes place on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in Kartik month and according to Hindu mythology, married women worship Chauth Mata, Lord Shiva and his family on this day to receive the blessings in the form of long life of their husbands.
The fasting of Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the long life of their husband. Married women worship Lord Shiva and His family including Lord Ganesha and break the fast only after sighting and making the offerings to the moon. The fasting of Karwa Chauth is strict and observed without taking any food or even a drop of water.
The festival of Karwa Chauth is celebrated annually by married women and is sometimes referred to as Karak Chaturthi.
Karwa Chauth 2022: When is Karwa Chauth, Puja timing, Moonrise
On this day, women in Northern and Western India observe fast for an entire day for the longevity, safety, and prosperity of their husbands and breaks fast after seeing moon. The Karwa Chauth fasting is done on fourth day of Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in the Hindu month of Kartik. This year the day is falling on October 13 this year.
The Dragon Prince-Mystery of Aaravos Season 4: Check release date, key details
The Dragon Prince-Mystery of Aaravos: Season 4 is all set to release on Netflix as the 4 of the series in November 2022 after the first of its series was released in 2018 as a fantasy series.
Sankashti Chaturthi 2022: Day, date, time, rituals and significance; all you need to know
This festival is observed monthly on the 4th day of Krishna Paksha, dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The fast of Sankashti Chaturthi shall be observed on 16th July 2022. Explore the date, day, time, significance and rituals of this auspicious Hindu festival.
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