Samba Dashami(ଶାମ୍ବ ଦଶମୀ)

We will celebrate on 28-Dec-2017 as per English Calendar.

ଶାମ୍ବ ଦଶମୀ 

Samba Dashami Brata, also known as Surya Puja, is observed on the 10th day in Shukla Paksha in Pausha masha(Month).

Legends or Samba Dasami vrat katha say that Samba, the son of Lord Sri Krishna, was affected by leprosy. He performed a severe penance for Surya Bhagwan and was cured. On this day, mothers perform Surya Puja to please Surya Bhagawan and to keep their children healthy.

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Makar Sankranti

Today(14-Jan-2017) is Makar Sankranti 

"Meethe gud main mil gaya til,

Udi patang aur khil gaya dil,

Har pal sukh aur hardin shanti

aap ke liya Happy Makar Sankranti"

Makar Sankranti festival holds special significance in India. It is one of the important Hindu festivals, celebrated with pomp and gaiety across the length and breadth of the country by observing different rituals. The festival marks the commencement of Sun's journey to the northern hemisphere, thereby making the days warmer and longer than the nights. In other words, Sankranti marks the culmination of winter season and beginning of harvest or spring season. All over India, Makar Sankranti is observed with great fanfare.

Note :- Makara Sankranti/Makara Mela -It falls on January 14th of English Calender .The Sun makes his outset towards North Pole & this movement of the sun from this day is called "Uttarayana Gati". Special Bhoga:'Makar Chaula' is made of new harvested chaula(rice), kheera(milk), chini(Sugar), nadia(coconut)...This parba(Festival) is observed in Odisha by All

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