DYC CALENDAR: November-December 2010
Nov 1
* Registration deadline for “Come Do a Personal Anusthan” in Nikora, India (1/2-1/22)
* Contact: Jayshree
Nov 2
Ekadashi
Fasting* is beneficial/recommended
Mahakali — the great protectress, destroyer of demons and egoic attachments,
and Mahasaraswati — Mother of learning and divine knowledge.
Nov 3
Lakshmi Workshop
Antioch, CA
Contact: Sumati
Nov 4
Dileepji’s Birthday
Happy Birthday, Bapuji!
Kali Chanting Night
Antioch, CA
Contact: Sumati
Nov 5
New Moon
Begins at 12:23 a.m. PDT; ends at 9:52 p.m. PDT
Sharda (Saraswati) Puja
Diwali (Deepawali)
This is the festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness. Deepawali literally means rows of diyas (clay lamps). This festive occasion also marks the beginning of the Hindu new year, and the Lord is worshipped on this day.
Nov 6
New Year’s Day (India)
Nov 16
Ekadashi
Fasting* is beneficial/recommended
Nov 20/21
Full Moon
Begins on 11/20 at 9:07 a.m. PST; ends on 11/21 at 9:27 a.m. PST
Nov 25
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is a time when Americans traditionally gather to share a meal with family and friends. It is a golden opportunity to express the gratitude in our hearts for the many blessings we have been given, by feeding and clothing the poor and needy.
Dec 1
Ekadashi
Fasting* is beneficial/recommended
Dec 4/5
New Moon
Begins on 12/4 at 10:53 a.m. PST; ends on 12/5 9:36 a.m. PST
Dec 16
Ekadashi
Fasting* is beneficial/recommended
Dec 20/21
Full Moon
Begins on 12/20 at 1:18 a.m. PST; ends on 12/21 at 12:13 a.m. PST
Total Lunar Eclipse
Begins on 12/20 at 9:29 p.m. PST; ends on 12/21 at 3:05 a.m. PST
(Please refer to the article on eclipse practices)
Dec 25
Christmas Day
On this day, please do prayers and practices for world peace.
Dec 30
Ekadashi
Fasting* is beneficial/recommended
Dec 31/Jan 1
New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day
Junctures are significant times for spiritual practice. Please do extra practices, individually or in groups, at midnight.
* The traditional Indian fast means avoiding grains and beans, but one may eat root vegetables, spinach, dairy products, fruits, and nuts.
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