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Purnima Vrat dates in 2012 – Poornima Fasting dates in 2012

Purnima Vrat is the fasting observed on full moon day in a traditional Hindu lunar calendar. Below are the Purnima vrat dates in 2012. It must be noted that Poornima fasting is observed and ends on the day when full moon is present during evening time. Evening full moon puja is essential for the completion of the vrat.

Purnima Snan and Daan takes place during morning hours and most calendars mark this day as Purnima. Most of the time Purnima ends before evening on such days. So the previous day evening when Purnima is present is chosen for vrat.

January 8, 2012
February 7, 2012
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April 6, 2012
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June 3, 2012
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August 1, 2012
August 31, 2012
September 29, 2012
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November 28, 2012
December 27, 2012

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Lord Jitiya Puja Mantras Slokas to Chant on Jitiya Vrat

Jitiya Puja or Jivat Putrika Vrat is an auspicious vrat observed at Pradosh time on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in Ashwin month as per Mithilanchal panchang and Nepali calendar. Here is the mantra or sloka to chant during Jitiya Puja. Women those who perform the vrata also chant Jeemutvahana katha, the story associated with the King Jeemutvahana and Garuda.

Yatraashtmi cha akshin krishnapakshe
Yatrodayan vai karute dineshah
Tada bhavet jivitputikasa
Yasyamudaya Bhanu Paran Navami Dine


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Lord Pradosham Vrat September 2011 Dates Monthly Fasting for Shiva

Pradosham is a monthly fasting dedicated to Hindu God Shiva in a Hindu lunar month. In September 2011, the dates of Pradosh are September 9 and September 25. On the day, prayers are offered during the twilight period to Shiva and Parvati. Fasting from sunrise to sunset is observed on Pradosham day.

There are two Pradoshams – one during the waxing phase (Shukla Paksha) of moon and another during the waning phase (Krishna Paksha) of moon. It is said that Shiva and Parvati are in a happy mood during Pradosham period and they shower blessings on devotees.

Pradosham begins around 1.5 hours before sunset and end one hour after sunset. Most Shiva devotees mainly spend this time at a Shiva temple. If at home devotees chant any of the mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva or read the Shiva Purana.

There are staunch Shiva devotees who fast on both the Pradosham. Some people only observe one Pradosham in a month.

Lord Chatur Mas Four Holy Hindu Months of Chaturmas Worship

Chaturmas, or Chatur Mas, is four holy Hindu months in a calendar year. In 2011, Chaturmas begins on July 11 and ends on November 6. Hinduism and Nature is completely entangled and Nature plays a major role in important rituals and festivals associated with Hindu Religion. The Chaturmas occurs during the monsoon season and most of the important festivals in Hinduism take place during this period. Hindus also observe different vows and fasting during this period. It must be noted here that for some communities Chaturmas begins on Poornima day (July 15).

Chaturmas begins on the Ekadasi day in Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashada and ends on the Ekadasi in the Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik.

Most of the important festivals associated with Hinduism are closely linked to agriculture and especially the harvest season. The monsoon rains brings joy, greenery and fresh air and the four months is considered highly auspicious and ideal for rituals, pujas and festivals.

The first month in Chaturmas, Shravan is dedicated to Lord Shiva, especially the Mondays. The next month is Bhadrapad, the month of festivals including the Ganesh Chaturthi and Krishna Ashtami. Then comes Ashwin month and the important festivals include, Durga Puja, Navratri, Diwali etc. Finally, Kartik, Diwali celebrations end in this month.

People take different vows during Chaturmas – some people avoid non-vegetarian food, some decide to read the Mahabharata or Ramayana or Bhagavad Gita or the Bhagavad Purana on all days, some make it a point to visit temples on all days, some decide to chant a prayer or mantra daily ‘x’ number of times.

Health is given importance during the four months. Many people avoid garlic and onion as it can stimulate unnecessary excitements, cause indigestion and distract devotee from pujas and prayers. In some regions, people avoid green leafy vegetables in the Shravan month. Curd, or yoghurt, is avoided in Bhadrapad, milk is avoided in Ashwin month and pulses, the split variety, are avoided in Kartik month.

Lord Pradosham July 2011 Fasting for Shiva Parvati

Pradosham is dedicated to Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is observed on the 13^th day of a fortnight in a Hindu calendar. July 2011 Pradosham date is July 12 and July 28. The Pradosham fasting on June 12, 2011 is on a Tuesday and therefore it is known as Bhauma Pradosh. Pradosham occurs twice in a Hindu month – once each during the waning (Krishna Paksha) and waxing phase (Shukla Paksha) of the moon.

The popular belief is that Shiva and Parvati are in a very generous and happy moon during the period and therefore fulfills the wishes of the devotees.

The Pradosham period is in the evening from 1.5 hours before sunset and 1 hour after sunset. The fast which began at sunrise is broken during the period.

Lord Devshayani Ekadashi Fasting July 2011 dates for Hindu God Vishnu

Ekadashi fasting is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu. It is observed on the Ekadasi tithi - the 11th day in a Hindu lunar calendar. Ekadashi Fasting in July 2011 are on July 11 and July 26. The June 11, 2011 Ekadasi is the famous Devshayani Ekadasi. It is also known as Ashadi Ekadasi.

Fasting on Ekadasi is considered highly meritorious and the popular belief is that one attains moksha or liberation after performing Ekadasi.

Ekadasi on June 11 is known as Devshayani Ekadasi. The popular belief is that the night time of the Devas begins on this day. Chaturmasa Vrata also begins from the day. This Ekadasi is also known as Hari Prabodini Ekadasi.

It is known as Ashadi Ekadasi in western parts of India. The famous Pandarpur Yatra is observed on the day.

Ekadasi on July 26 is known as Kamika Ekadasi.