Hindu auspicious dates 2023

Here's the known Hindu special religious or auspicious dates in 2023. These are collated from various religious temple publications in London. I'll update if any new info comes to my attention. -Mani Diwali (Deepavali) dates 2023- 20230 Diwali 2023November 12, SundayDiwali 2024November 1, FridayDiwali 2025October 21, TuesdayDiwali 2026November 8, SundayDiwali 2027October 29, FridayDiwali 2028October 17, … Continue reading Hindu auspicious dates 2023

Tamesa Full moon Circle: Luxmi & Aphrodite – Love Goddesses (24Aug18)

This time, as we move towards a Full moon in Pisces, we'll be invoking Aphrodite & Luxmi - Goddesses of Love - for their blessings of Love in our own lives. This ceremony will include creating a charm/ love spell for those interested. Please bring wine to share, and greenery & flowers and other beautiful … Continue reading Tamesa Full moon Circle: Luxmi & Aphrodite – Love Goddesses (24Aug18)

Vijayathasami – Day of Victory following Navarathree (nine nights of the Goddess)

Today is Vijayathasami - the 10th day after Navarathri -  the nine days and nights of the Hindu Goddesses Sarawsathy, Luxmi & Dyrga. What happens on this day? here's a blog extract I wrote.. The 10th day is the day of victory, and culmination of all the prayers and festivities.  Such deeply significant religious festivities … Continue reading Vijayathasami – Day of Victory following Navarathree (nine nights of the Goddess)

Hindu festival of Navarathri – Nine nights of the Goddess

Navarathri (meaning `nine nights' ) is an annual Hindu Festival that takes place in late Autumn.   I wrote the following feature article in Issue#2 of Gaian Times eco-magazine last year (Sept'11). Here's the full article again.. reproduced to mark this special Hindu festival..  -Mani Navarathri  celebrates and worships three of the many aspects of … Continue reading Hindu festival of Navarathri – Nine nights of the Goddess