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Festivals and vrat 5
- Ganesh Chaturthi Birth of Bhagavan Ganesha; puja in Madhyahna on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
- Hartalika Teej Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya vrat of Mata Parvati.
- Holika Dahan Bonfire on Phalguna Purnima during Pradosh, avoiding Bhadra.
- Krishna Janmashtami Birth of Shri Krishna at midnight on Ashtami of Bhadrapada Krishna (Purnimanta). Smarta date: Ashtami at Nishita, Rohini (Jayanti) deciding between two nights; the Vaishnava (ISKCON) date is shown beside it.
- Raksha Bandhan Shravana Purnima; the rakhi is traditionally tied in Aparahna, avoiding Bhadra.
Muhurat 1
Mantra & Bhakti 4
- Om Bhadram Karnebhih (Shanti Mantra) A Rigvedic prayer to hear and see what is auspicious, with the 'svasti' blessing; the peace invocation of the Atharvaveda Upanishads.
- Ganapati Atharvashirsha A short Upanishad in prose that identifies Ganapati with Brahman, gives his mantra and Gayatri, and closes with the fruits of recitation.
- Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah A universal prayer that all may be happy, free from illness and see what is good.
- Argala Stotram A hymn to Chandika recited with the Devi Kavacham before the Durga Saptashati, with the refrain "give me beauty, give me victory, give me glory, destroy my enemies".
Articles 3
- Bhadra (Vishti Karana): What It Is and Why It Matters Bhadra is the Vishti karana, one of the half-tithi units of the Panchang. It recurs about eight times a lunar month, and tradition locates it in one of three lokas depending on the Moon’s sign.
- Holika Dahan and Holi: Timing and Bhadra Holika Dahan is held on Phalguna Purnima in Pradosh, avoiding Bhadra, and Holi colours follow the next day. Here is how the timing is worked out.
- Yoga and Karana: The Fourth and Fifth Limbs Yoga comes from the combined sidereal longitudes of the Sun and Moon; karana is half a tithi. Together they complete the five limbs of the Panchang.