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Mar 16, 2025
Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Date, Moon Rise Time, Rituals and Significance

Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi, an important Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, will be celebrated on March 17th, 2025. Devotees observe this day with fasting, special prayers, and rituals to seek the removal of obstacles and divine blessings. The festival is marked by the worship of Lord Ganesha's form depicting a glowing moon on his forehead, symbolizing divine grace.

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Mahalakshmi Jayanti 2025: Date, Time, Puja Vidhi and Significance

Mahalakshmi Jayanti, honoring the birth of Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizes wealth, prosperity, and purity. Celebrated on March 14, 2025, it involves rituals such as Ashtalakshmi Maha Homam, Lakshmi Sahasranamavali chanting, and special pujas. Devotees seek blessings for financial and spiritual well-being, cleaning homes, offering flowers and fruits, and lighting oil lamps for divine favor.

Upcoming Upwas & Festivals

March 2025 Hindu Festivals: Vikram Samvat (2081-2082) Phalguna to Chaitra Month


DateDayFestival
March 1, 2025SaturdayPhulera Dooj
Ramakrishna Paramhansa Jayanti
Chandra Darshan
March 3, 2025MondayVinayak Chaturthi
Mach 4, 2025TuesdaySkanda Sashthi
March 5, 2025WednesdayMasik Karthigai
March 6, 2025ThursdayRohini Vrat
Phalguna Ashtahnika Begins
March 7, 2025FridayMasik Durgashtami
March 10, 2025MondayAmalaki Ekadashi
Narasimha Dwadashi
March 11, 2025TuesdayPradosh Vrat
March 12, 2025WednesdayMasim Magam
March 13, 2025ThursdayChoti Holi
Holika Dahan
Attukal Pongal
Phalguna Chaumasi Chaudas
Phalguna Purnima Vrat
March 14, 2025FridayVasanta Purnima
Holi
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti
Dol Purnima
Lakshami Jayanti
Karadaiyan Nombu
Chandra Grahan (Purna)
Meena Sankranti
Phalguna Ashtahnika Ends
Phalguna Purnima
Anvadhan
Savarni Manvadi
March 15, 2025SaturdayChaitra Begins
Ishti
March 16, 2025SundayBhai Dooj
Bhratri Dwitiya
March 17, 2025MondayChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi
March 19, 2025WednesdayRanga Panchami
March 21, 2025FridaySheetala Saptami
March 22, 2025SaturdaySheetala Astami
Basoda
Varsitapa Arambha
Kalashtami
Masik Krishna Janmashtami
March 25, 2025TuesdayPapmochani Ekadashi
March 26, 2025WednesdayVaishnava Papmochani Ekadashi
March 27, 2025ThursdayPradosh Vrat
Masik Shivratri
March 29, 2025SaturdaySurya Grahan (Anshika)
Chaitra Amavasya
Darshan Amavasya
Anvadhan
March 30, 2025SundayUgadi
Gudi Padwa
Chaihtra Navratri
Jhulelal Jayanti
Chandra Darshan
Ishti
March 31, 2025MondayMatsya Jayanti
Gauri Puja
Gangaur
Swayambhuva Manvadi


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Hindu Festivals in March 2025: Complete List of Festivals
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Ramadan 2025 First Roza Date: Saudi Arabia to observe fast on March 1, 2025
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Phulera Dooj 2025: Date, Time, Rituals, Celebration and Significance

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Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Date, Moon Rise Time, Rituals and Significance
Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Date, Moon Rise Time, Rituals and Significance
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Narasimha Dwadashi 2025: Date, Rituals and Significance
Narasimha Dwadashi 2025: Date, Rituals and Significance
Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: Date, Parana Time, Puja Rituals and Significance
Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: Date, Parana Time, Puja Rituals and Significance
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Ekadashi in March 2025: Date, Parana Time, Puja Rituals and Significance
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Holashtak 2025 Start and End Date: What to do and avoid during Holashtak?

Mantras & Chants

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The Spiritual Significance of Chanting Om Namah Shivaya
The Stotra that won Ravana Lord Shiva’s favor
The Stotra that won Ravana Lord Shiva’s favor
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5 Maa Laxmi Mantras You Can Chant on Margashirsha Guruvar
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What are the Spiritual Benefits of Reciting Hanuman Chalisa?
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Chant this Hanuman Mantra to mitigate Shani Sade sati
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Mata Saraswati mantras to chant for academic excellence and wisdom
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Mantra to chant before starting your day
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The inspiring story behind the Hanuman Chalisa: Tulsidas's devotion and legacy
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Mantras and remedies to mitigate Shani Sade Sati

Religious Places

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6 Famous Shiva Temples in India to Visit this Maha Shivratri
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Shani Temples You Must Visit in 2025
Shani Temples You Must Visit in 2025
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10 Lord Hanuman Temples in India
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Why does Nandi face the sacred mountain instead of the Shivalinga in Thiruvannamalai temple?
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World’s highest Vishnu temple: The spiritual marvel of Nepal's Muktinath

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