Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
purva paksha | पूर्व पक्ष
see uttar parksha.
JKP Literature
The Nature of God
Beyond Colors: The Deeper Meaning of Holi
India is famous for the religious characteristic of its festivals. Readers may be inquisitive to know the spiritual significance of Holi? The most prevalent notion, in this regard is that Holi is a festival of playing with water colors and gulal, having loud fun, eating lots of sweets and rich
Festivals
Diwali | Jagdamba Jayanti
Diwali or Deepawali is the auspicious day, when Lord Shri Ram came back to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. Diwali falls on the day of 'Amavasyaa', the no-moon night and there is darkness all around. The inhabitants of Ayodhya were dead without Shri Ram. They had no
Festivals
Shri Radhashtami
Sri Radha, who is no different from Shri Krishna descended on this day in the Holy land of Barsana, a small village in the state of modern day U.P. in India. The Supreme Divine Goddess blessed this Earth by Her birth on the auspicious day of Ashtami (8th day)
Festivals
Raksha bandhan (Rakhi)
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on 'Shravan Purnima' (full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan), which generally falls in the month of August, every year. All the Indian festivals have some spiritual significance. The literal meaning of 'Raksha-Bandhan' is 'the bond of protection'
Festivals
Naag Panchami
Most of us know how the festival of Naag Panchami is celebrated in most parts of the country. However, rarely does anyone know why, when and how did this festival originate. Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, out of His extreme grace and kindness, shed light on the origin of this
Festivals
Guru Poornima
The most auspicious occasion for the spiritual aspirants is this day. Disciples of an authentic Spiritual master, who is constantly showering the nectar of divine bliss on His followers, long for this day. Although one has to adore his master every moment of every day of life. Nevertheless we get
Festivals
Mahaprabhu Jayanti
It is the auspicious day of the advent of Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who was the combined incarnation of Shri Radha Krishna. When Shri Krishna decided to descend on earth to deliver ignorant souls being misled due to incredible impact of Kaliyug, He requested Shri Radha to come along with Him.
Festivals
Maha Shivratri
Shivaratri or Maha Shiva Ratri is an important Hindu festival, celebrated all over India. Lord Shiva is a deity in the trinity. He is the divine manifestation of the Supreme God as the destroyer of the universe. On thid day devotees of Lord Shiva chant the Mantra “Om Namah Shivai”
Festivals
Gopi prem Divas (Valentines Day)
Saint Valentine's Day (commonly shortened to Valentine Day) is annually observed on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. It was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD. It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers,
Festivals
Basant Panchami - First Day of Spring
The Indian festival of Basant (or Vasant) Panchami marks advent of spring season Vasant Ritu (Devanagari: वसंत ऋतु ISO15919: vasanta r̥tu ). It is the first day of spring season and it always falls on the fifth day of Hindu month of Magh (Jan-Feb), in the waxing phase of
Festivals
Bhakti Divas (New Year)
Celebrating the New Year is an ancient tradition. This tradition began with the ancient Babylonians, who hosted festivities that lasted for days to mark the first new moon following the vernal equinox—the day in late March with an equal amount of sunlight and darkness—heralded the start of a