There are several mythologies surrounding this day. It is believed that on this day Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati were married. He revealed to her that the 14th night of the Krishna Paksha (dark lunar moon), was his favorite night. It is also said that on midnight of this day, Shiva revealed himself in Lingam […]
Archives for February 2014
Valentine’s Day
Today, Valentine’s day is known primarily as a day for celebrating romantic love with gifts like chocolate and flowers, but its history has a darker side that not everyone is familiar with. Saint Valentine’s Day was created on February 14th, as a feast day. More than one Christian saint named Valentinus existed, and most of […]
Nirvana Day
Nirvana day, or Parinirvana Day, is a holiday celebrated by Mahayana Buddhists. It is a celebration marking the day that the Buddha is said to have achieved complete Nirvana and left the physical world for the last time. The death of the Buddha is celebrated because it is believed that his enlightenment freed him from […]
Saraswati Puja
Saraswati Puja, also known as Vasant Panchami, is the first of two Spring Hindu festivals. It celebrates Saraswati, the goddess of education, music, arts and culture. On this day, books are not used. Instead, students place their books, pens and musical instruments before a statue of the Goddess, so that they might receive […]
Imbolc and Groundhog’s Day – Two Celebrations to Anticipate the Return of Spring
February marks the beginning of the end of winter. The days are slowly starting to get longer, and in many areas the worst of the cold and harsh weather is starting to come to an end. This is the time where many people long for Spring, looking forward to the return of warmer weather, new […]