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Holi Special Recipes! These Holi Dishes will Make you Drool

 Holi is the major festival of India celebrated with enthusiasm and merriment on the full moon day in the month of Phalgun, which is the month of March. Holi festival is celebrated with various names and people of different states of different traditions. Entire country is immersed in festive attire for Holi celebration. Market places get abuzz with heaps of various hues of gulal and pichkaris on the roadside before the festival days. Colorful hands, glaring cheeks with frisky colors, water guns loaded with colors, vibrant spirits, songs with festive goodies and spring breeze etc. Holi is all about this. Not only with colors but also we loved to be drench with the luscious delicacies on this occasion. This year, Holi in India, begins on Wednesday March 9, 2020 and continue for two days. It is one of the most fascinating festivals of India.

In India, festival is a synonym with happiness and harmony. In India the major highlight of every occasion happens to be some luscious and finger licking food. While most Indian festivals involve some degree of rituals, Holi is more about fun, revelry and delicious delicacies. In fact, this is one festival, wherein the entire family comes together to enjoy the festival in fun and frolic. People migrate from all over India to their home for Holi celebration. If your loved ones are travelling home by train you can surprise them by ordering holi special sweets on the train on their seat.  Nothing is more special than receiving goodies from home in festivals. The true essence of Holi lies in relishing those traditional delicacies and playing with colors. This joyous occasion marks the beginning of spring and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.

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So break out, throw brightly colored powder everywhere, enjoy a bhaang-laced glass of thandai, and some heavenly gujiyas. We have curated a few delicious and quick Holi recipes, which you can prepare at home without much effort.

Here’re some most Cherished Scrumptious Holi Special Wishes to enjoy: 

Delightful Gujiya  Besides all colorful and authentic Indian holi special sweets, gujiya or stuffed dumplings is a star of holi special food dishes. Gujiyas are deep fried sweet recipes made of flour filled with a delightful khoya and dry fruits mixture. Including this delectable sweet dish in your dessert section is a perfect Holi delight. This holi special sweet will definitely remind you of your childhood Holi memories. 

Malpua (Sweet Pancake) Malpua is prepared with a batter of coconut, crushed banana, flour and milk, with strong flavor of cardamom finally served with sugar syrup and crushed almonds. These delectable pancakes are sweet and savory heaven, so include them in your Holi menu and enjoy the delight on everyone’s faces.

Dahi Vada: Dahi vada is one among the holi foods that makes everybody crave. This Indian savory snack is prepared by soaking fitters made from lentil, chickpea flour, or potato immersed in yogurt is a must during holi seasons. Topped with red chili powder, cilantro, crushed black pepper, chat masala and cumin powder along with tangy tamarind chutney. It is an amalgamation of sweet, sour and salty taste that makes it more mesmerizing.

Revitalizing Thandai Drink Thandai is among the most refreshing holi special drinks made with saffron, almonds, sugar, milk and different varieties of herbs and dry fruits. Bhaang thandai is holi special dish served with bhaang. So, indulge in this refreshing beverage and gear up for some fun.

Crispy Namak Paare: A savory dough pocket that is best when eaten fresh and crispy. The Namak paare dough is made with three types of flour and then combined with ajwain flavor. It’s fried in short strips holi dish and can either be eaten as is or dipped in a pickle. These holi special snacks can be stored for someday.

Soft Bhaang laddoos: Festival of colors is a fun event; it’s time to relax and rejoice. Consuming bhaang has become synonymous with holi as its imbibed in the Indian traditions and customs. Ayurveda describes this herb beneficial for releasing anxiety. With so many specialties you can’t miss out on this traditional holi food. Enlist Bhang ladoos in your food menu and just witness the increase in the rush.

Sweet and sour Dahi bhalla: Dahi bhalla is a perfect blend of curd and spices. It is served with green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney, this recipe is sure to win hearts. Enjoy it in the evening and refresh yourself with this delicious treat.

Spicy Kachori: Don’t forget to append kachori to your holi special dish. This tasty and spicy food is eaten with tamarind chutney. It is the most spicy holi special snacks enjoyed with friends and family.

Ras Malai Ras Malai is a creamy delight made of chenna, this dessert is the epitome of sweet goodness. You can adorn your delicacy with saffron strands or fruit essence. You cannot miss to include these enticing foodies into your holi sweet.

Flavorful Chana Masala This is another traditional holi food made of chickpea. According to the recipe for holi dishes, the chickpeas are cooked dry with vibrant spices, dried mango powder and further flavored with crushed pomegranate seeds and coriander leaves.

This is how we have been celebrating the festival of colors every year. Have a whale of time to get drenched in colored water and devour some of these most delish holi dishes and refreshment. Delicious food is always the essence of all festivals. The onset of spring gives the feel of festive vibes in the air. If you are planning to go home in holi or your loved ones are travelling in holi so you can amaze them by ordering holi special food in train for them as well. Wishing you a very bright and colorful Holi 

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March Panchang/Muhurats for the month of  March,2021

Panchang is an ancient Indian calendar system based on astronomical data. Calendar calculations are done based on the position and movement of the planets, stars, nakshatra and constellations. Panchang is very useful in determining the ideal or auspicious vaar, tithis, yogas, nakshatras and karan commonly called the muhurat, for carrying out various activities like vivah muhurat or marriage,greh pravesh, starting a festival puja etc.

I am sharing with you the Panchang Hindu Calendar for the March 2021. Hope you will find it useful for planning of your various activities. Ekadashi March 2021- Vijaya Ekadashi on 09th March,2021 and Amalki Ekadashi on  25rd March,2021 Phalgun Sakranti :- 14th March,2021 Sun will enter in Pisces at 18.03 PM Amavasya :- 13th March,2021 Phalgun month Ganesh Chaurthi:-  2nd March ,2021 Phalgun minth Shukal Paksha 17th March,2021 Phalgun month Chaitra month and 31st March,2021 Chaitra month Holi:- 28th March,2021 Holashtak will start from 22nd March,2021 till 28th March,2021 No auspicious tasks is performed in North India during the Holashtak days. Triyodshi/Pardosh fast on :-10th March,2021 Krishan Paksha Phalgun month and 26th March,2021 Shukal Paksha Phalgun month Pradosh Vrat is auspicious devoted to Lord Shiva. Purnima:- 28th March,2021 Phalgun month.

Shubh Muhurats in March 2021 :-        Engagement in the month of March 2021:- No auspicious date Marriage dates in month of March 2021:- No date in March,2021 No auspicious date of marriage till 24th April,2021 Vehicles Purchase dates in March2021: - No auspicious date in this month These dates are most auspicious The best Nakshatra for purchase of Vehicles are Shatbisha, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Chitra, Swati and Sharvana * Avoid Saturday if Saturn is bad in the chart and avoid Moon falls on 4th, 6th and 8th in transit from Natal Moon Greh Parvesh:- Vishakha, Bharni, Alshesha and Magha Nakshatra are inauspicious for Greh parvesh. Tithi:- 4th,9th,15t and 30th are inauspicious as per Hindi dates for Greh Parvesh Sunday and Tuesday dates are inauspicious for Greh parvesh. The best Months for Greh Parvesh are Vaishak,Sharavana,Phalguni and Aswin. The house to be shifted in Fixed Lagna  Taurus, Leo and Scorpio. The house to be shifted in Shukal Paksha on Monday,Wednesday,Thursday, Friday or Saturday. There are dates in Krishan Paksha are auspicious but Shukal Paksha are most auspicious. Old house:- 1st March,2021 and 5th March ,2021 New House:- No Mahurat Inauspicious Nakshatra in March 2021:-Gand Moola Nakshatra:- Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyestha , Moola and Revati Gand Mool  Nakshatra:- Jyestha Nakshatra  05th March,2021 from 22.38 PM till 07th March,2021 Moola Nakshatra till 20.59PM Revati Nakshatra from 15th March ,2021 02.20 AM  till 17th March,2021 till Ashwini  Nakshatra 07.31 AM Aslesha Nakshatra 25th March, 2021 from  23.12  PM till 27th March,2021 Magha Nakshatra  up to 21.39 PM Panchak :- 11th March,2021 from09.21 AM till 16th March,2021  till 04.44 AM Stars position in March 2021 Sun will enter in Pisces  on 14th March ,2021 at 16.03  PM Mars running in  Taurus from 22nd February,2021 Mercury will enter in Aquarius on 11th March,2021 Jupiter running in Capricorn on 20/11/2020 at 13.23 PM Jupiter will combust on 13th January, 2021 and rise on 13th February,2021 Venus will enter in Pisces 17th March,2021 Venus will combust on 17th February, 2021 and rise will 19th April,2021 Saturn running in Capricorn from 24/01/2020 from 9.56 AM Rahu running in Taurus from 23rd September, 2020

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Vaisakha Amavasya 2020: Date, Puja vidhi & significance - Times of India

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Vaisakha Amavasya 2020: Date, Puja vidhi & significance - Times of India

Amavasya refers to a new moon night in the lunar month’s first night and first quarter. On that day, though the moon is present, it cannot be seen with naked eyes, hence it is called a no moon day. Moreover, as the moon is invisible, the night is extremely dark. It is one of the most significant days as many ceremonies are performed uniquely on Amavasya Tithi.

Amavasya in April 2020:

Amavasya in the month of April is also known as Vaisakha Amavasya in the North Indian Hindi Calendar and is called Chaitra Amavasya in Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, and Gujarati Calendar. Amavasya will begin at 05:38 am on April 22 and will last until 07:55 am on April 23. The April Amavasya is the first Amavasya as per Hindu Year Sarvari. Meanwhile, as per the Amavasyant Panchayagram, the next day marks the end of Chaitra month and the beginning of Vaishakh month.

Significance of Amavasya:

It is believed that the beginning of Vaishakha Amavasya actually marked the beginning of Treta Yug as well and thus its importance is even increased.

Amavasya falling on a Monday is known as Somvati Amavasya and that falling on a Saturday is known as Shani Amavasya. All Amavasya days are significant to perform Shraddha ceremonies to mollify ancestors.

Many people fast or do pooja/ Sadhana on Amavasya day (new moon day) in the Hindu schedule. It is one of the most loved long stretches of Devi so an extraordinary day to praise and worship HER. Many people also perform havan for their ancestors and offer donations and foods to the Brahmans. Moreover, the day is suitable to perform Kalasarpa Dosha puja as well.

In case an individual is experiencing Pitra Dosh in their Kundali, or are confronting issues in bearing a kid, or if Rahu is crippled and is set in the ninth house, then the individual must fast on Amavasya.

As per the Shastras, the ruling Lord of this Tithi is Pitradev. The date is critical to satisfying the wants of ancestors. As indicated by Shastras, ancestors take a point of reference against Gods as well. By fasting, the individual accomplishes the ideal outcomes. As per Vishnu Purana, in case that individual fasts with full regard, then not exclusively are the Pitragan fulfilled, yet in addition, different Gods like Brahma, Indra, Rudra, Ashwini Kumar, Surya, Agni, Ashtavasu, Vayu, Vishva Deva, Rishi, Manushya, flying creatures, creatures, reptiles and so forth are additionally satisfied.

Amavasya puja Vidhi

These are some of the points to be kept in mind if you want to perform puja on Vaisakha Amavasya:

Firstly, you must get up in the Brahm Muhurat that is before 4 am.

After you have performed your morning routine, you must take a holy dip in any of the holy rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, etc.

Thereafter, give arghya to Lord Sun and flow til in the holy river water.

Offer til to Peepal tree as well.

As the day is also known as Shani Amavasya in most parts of South India, you can also worship Shani Dev by offering mustard oil, til and lighting a Diya in front of Lord Shani Dev.

You can donate money and offerings as per your will and wish as well.

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Lunar Eclipse 2020: 5 Facts You Should Know Before Watching Penumbral Wolf Moon Tomorrow

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Lunar Eclipse 2020: 5 Facts You Should Know Before Watching Penumbral Wolf Moon Tomorrow

Lunar eclipse 2020 is occurring tomorrow, January 10. This coincides the first full Moon of this year, dubbed as “Wolf Moon”. NASA has explained what the Wolf Moon term means, also called Ice Moon or the Moon after Yule, Shakambhari Purnima, Paush Purnima, and Duruthu Poya. The latest eclipse is also the first of the four penumbral lunar eclipses (called chandra grahan in Hindi) that will occur this year. It will be visible in India and countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe. However, people in the US won’t be able to watch the celestial activity live.

We here list five facts you should know before you’re set to enjoy watching the lunar eclipse 2020 that will come along the penumbral Wolf Moon.

1. Why is it called Wolf Moon? NASA explains

NASA’s Gordon Johnston has highlighted that the Maine Farmer’s Almanac included the reference of the Wolf Moon in the 1930s. According to the almanac, the Algonquin tribes of what is now the northern and eastern United States called the full Moon in January or the first full Moon of winter the Wolf Moon. This has been referred to from the packs of wolves that howled hungrily outside the villages amid the cold and deep snows of winter. As per the Hindu calendar, the full Moon is Shakambhari Purnima, which is the last day of the eight-day Shakambari Navratri holiday that celebrates the goddess Shakambhari. Bathing in the holy waters of India is considered as important for Shakambari Navratri. Buddhists of Sri Lanka also commemorates the day as Duruthu Poya, which is in celebration of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka.

2. Lunar eclipse 2020 won’t be visible for those in the US

As per the information provided by NASA, the Moon will spend about four hours in the partial shadow of Earth as it passes opposite the Sun. The development is believed to occur while the Moon will be below the horizon for those in the US. “If you happen to find yourself on the opposite side of Earth, the slight and gradual dimming of the Moon should be barely noticeable (if at all),” the space agency mentioned in a note.

3. Lunar eclipse 2020 to be visible from several places

The lunar eclipse 2020 will be visible from various places across the globe that majorly include India as well as countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe. According to Time and Date, the lunar eclipse will appear in India from 10:37pm IST on January 10 to 2:42am IST on January 11. Although the eclipse or the Wolf Moon effect isn’t likely to be visible in most of the US, some online sources will provide its live stream to people across the globe. YouTube channel Cosmosapiens will start its lunar eclipse 2020 live stream at 10:30pm IST on January 10. Similarly, space-focussed website Slooh.com will also live stream the event along with commentary by a team of experts discussing various aspects of the development. Viewers will also be provided with the option to capture their own photos of the eclipse using Slooh’s Starshare camera.

4. Safe to watch with the naked eye

Unlike solar eclipses that require precautionary measures before watching them live, lunar eclipses are safe to watch with the naked eye. This means that if you’re planning to watch the latest lunar eclipse live, you don’t need to consider any eye protectors or special glasses. However, you’ll require a telescope to get a truly clear view of the Wolf Moon.

5. Get ready for longer days ahead

As noted by NASA, the first full Moon of this year or the lunar eclipse 2020 will make way for longer days ahead. The space agency said that for the Washington, DC, the day of the full Moon will last nine hours and 38 minutes that will grow by 53 minutes, lasting 10 hours and 31 minutes by the day of the full Moon after the forthcoming one, which will occur on February 9. “On the evening of the full Moon as evening twilight ends, the brightest planet in the sky will be Venus, appearing as the evening star in the southwest about 19 degrees above the horizon. No particularly bright star will appear near overhead. The highest bright star will be Capella, appearing about 46 degrees above the northeastern horizon (and shifting to appear nearly overhead by 4 hours later in the evening). As the month progresses the background of stars will appear to shift toward the west, while Venus will appear to shift the other direction, higher in the sky each night,” Johnston of NASA said.

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Vasant Panchami 2020 Date, Time, Significance and Saraswati Puja Vidhi - Times of India

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Vasant Panchami 2020 Date, Time, Significance and Saraswati Puja Vidhi - Times of India

Vasant Panchami, also celebrated as Saraswati Puja, is an Indian harvest festival that marks the arrival of spring. The festival of Vasant Panchami is celebrated every year in the month of Magh according to the Hindu calendar (between February-March). Vasant in Hindi means ‘Spring’ and Panchami means fifth, hence Vasant Panchami falls on the fifth day of Hindu calendar month of Magha. It also marks the start of preparation for other major Hindu festivals of Holika and Holi, which take place forty days later.

What is the date & time of Vasant Panchami 2020? In the year 2020, the festival of Vasant Panchami falls on Wednesday, January 29. According to the Hindu Panchang (calendar), the Panchami Tithi will start from 10.45 AM on January 29 and will end at 1.00 PM on January 30.

What is the significance of Vasant Panchmi? The Vasant Panchmi marks the beginning of Spring – the King of all Seasons. The festival also celebrates the agricultural fields’ ripening with yellow flowers of the mustard crop. The people celebrate the Vasant Panchmi festival day by wearing yellow coloured clothes, eating yellow coloured sweet dishes and display yellow flowers in homes.

Why do we observe Saraswati Puja during Vasant Panchmi? Saraswati symbolizes creative energy and is considered as the goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and learning. In many parts of the country, it is considered as an auspicious day for kids to write their first words with their fingers/pen/pencil or study some creative art field. On the day of Vasant Panchmi, people dress in yellow coloured clothes, share yellow coloured sweets, and offer yellow flower to goddess Saraswati which is considered her favourite colour. Some schools also arrange special Saraswati puja for their students in the school premises.

How to do Saraswati Puja at home? On the day of Vasant Panchami, wake up early, clean your house, puja area, and take a bath to perform the Saraswati Puja rituals. Since yellow is the favourite colour of goddess Saraswati, put a paste of Neem and Turmeric all over your body before taking bath. After bath get dressed in yellow coloured clothes. Next step is to set up the Saraswati idol in the puja platform/area. Take a clean white/yellow clothe and place it over a raised platform like table/stool. After that, place the idol of Goddess Saraswati in the centre. Along with Goddess Saraswati, you need to place an idol of Lord Ganesha by her side. You can also place your books/notebook/music instrument/or any other creative art element near the idol. Then, take a plate and decorate it with turmeric, kumkum, rice, flowers and offer it to Saraswati & Ganesha to seek their blessings. Light a small lamp/incense sticks in front of the idols, close your eyes, join the palms of your hand and recite Saraswati Puja mantra and aarti. Once, the puja rituals are over, share the prasad among family and friends.

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