How to celebrate Deepawali in adverse times caused by coronavirus pandemic ?
Detailed information on the spiritual significance of Deepawali, the method of celebrating festivals is provided in Sanatan’s Spiritual text ‘Appropriate methods and science in celebrating Holy festivals’.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) : The triumph of Righteousness
One derivation of the word Dussehra is from dash-hara. ‘Dash’ means ten and ‘hara’ means defeated. Nine days before Dussehra, in the nine days of Navaratri, all the ten directions are saturated with the female Deity’s energy (Devi’s Shakti).
Rangolis that attract and emit Shriram and Hanuman Principle
Draw sattvik rangolis that attract and emit Shriram and Hanuman Principle at home or in the temple, before worshipping the Deity. Fill sattvik colours in it.
Hanuman Jayanti
On the day of Hanuman Jayanti, Deity Hanuman’s Principle is a thousand times more active when compared with other days. On this day, chanting ‘Shri Hanumate Namaha I’ and worshipping Deity Hanuman with bhav (Spiritual emotion) helps in getting maximum benefit of His Principle.
Gudhipadwa (25th March) : Commencement of the Hindu New Year
Gudipadwa is one among the three and a half muhurts. We can benefit to the maximum extent from the waves of Knowledge, Shakti, waves of Sattva and Principles of specific Deities and from this Holy festival.
Mahashivaratra (Magha Krushna Paksha 13 [21st February 2020]) Science underlying Deity Shiva’s worship
Supreme Shiva is the conductor of the five actions in the Universe – Srushti (Creation), Sthiti (Sustenance), Samhar (Annihilation), Anugraha (Grace) and Vilaya (Dissolution).
Republic day Republic Day as per the Hindu Almanac is on Magha Shukla Ashtami.
Republic Day as per the Hindu Almanac is on Magha Shukla Ashtami. Hence, celebrate it on 2nd February instead of on 26th January 2020 ! Visit: www.Sanatan.org/en