October 4: Aso Sud Punam Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami's Birthday, Sharad Punam (Click here to learn more)
The birthday of Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami, the ideal devotee
and first successor in the lineage of Gunatit Gurus established
by Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
The night Bhagwan Krishna graced the Gopis of Vrundavan by playing
the Maha Raas with them on the banks of the sacred Yamuna.
October 15: Aso Vad Baras Vagh Baras (Click here to learn more)
Cows, symbolizing Mother
Nature, are worshipped on this day.
October 15: Aso Vad Baras Dhan Teras/Lakshmi Pujan (Click here to learn more)
On this day, one's wealth
is worshipped and prayers are offered to God for the wisdom to
use one's wealth for noble and virtuous purposes only.
October 16: Aso Vad Chaudas Kali Chaudash (Click here to learn more)
Prayers are offered
to protect one from the evil forces of life
October 17: Aso Vad Amas Diwali (Click here to learn more)
Diwali symbolizes the
victory of Good over Evil. The goddess of wealth, Lakshmiji, is
worshipped on this day to receive blessings for future prosperity.
October 18: Aso Vad Amas Annakut (Click here to learn more)
Offering of different
varieties of food to the deities.
October 19: Aso Vad Amas Bestu Varash (Click here to learn more)
The first day of the Hindu New
Year.
October 19: Kartak Sud Bij Bhai Beej (Click here to learn more)
The day on which brothers are
invited to dine at their sister's house.
October 23: Kartak Sud Pancham Labh Pancham (Click here to learn more)
An auspicious day to commence
any noble venture.
October 29: Kartak Sud Ekadashi Prabodhini Ekadashi (Click here to learn more)
The last day of Chaturmas,
after which all extra spiritual observances undertaken over the
previous four months may be relaxed. |