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April 2020
September 2021
Anant Chaturdashi (Ganpati Visarjan)
Anant Chaturdashi is a holy and one of the most important Hindu festivals. On this day, Lord Ganesha is given a heartfelt farewell with immersion (Visarjan) after the 10-day festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, and on the same day, Anant Chaturdashi puja is also performed. Anant Chaturdashi signifies the removal of all kinds of negativity.
Find out more »Shradh
Hindus pay tribute to their deceased ancestors during a fortnight referred to as Pitru Paksha in the Chaturmas period and begins after the Full Moon day (Purnima Tithi).
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Aaso Navratri 2021
Navratri is the symbolic celebration of nine nights of battle of the good against the evil with the result of victory of the good on the tenth day. During this period, Mother Durga is worshipped as the deity of power, energy and wisdom. This year, there are only 8 days of Navratri as the Hindu calendar combines two days in one.
Find out more »Durgashtami Yagna (Aatham)
The eighth day of Navratri or Durga Puja celebrations is known as Durgashtami. It falls on bright lunar fortnight Ashtami tithi of Aswina month according to the Hindu calendar.
Find out more »Vijaya Dashami (Dussera)
Vijaya Dashami is celebrated on the 10th day of Navratri. Vijayadashami marks the end of Durga Puja, remembering goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura to restore and protect dharma.
Find out more »Kumarika Bhojan
The ceremony primarily involves the worship of nine girls, representing the nine forms of Goddess Durga (Navadurga). As per Hindu philosophy, these girls are considered as the manifestation of the natural force of creation.
Find out more »Bhajan Bhojan
Monthly Bhajan Bhojan for children and family. This event allows children to sing devotional hymns to the Gods, learn about our dharma and perform sewa. Families are invited to eat prasad, freshly cooked by the Gujarat Hindu Society's cooking team.
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