Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat Katha (Vinayaka Chavithi Stories) are given here. The stories include Vinayaka Utpatti (Birth of Ganesha), Vighneshwara’s domination (how Ganesha became Ganadhipathi), Chandra’s disregard (how Chandra insulted Ganesha) and a story related to Samantaka Mani. Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat Katha Story (Hold akshathas throughout the vratha kadha, after completion, these akshathas areto be put […]
Why we should not see Moon on Ganesh Chaturthi? What is the story of avoiding seeing Chandra on Vinayaka Chavithi? The story goes like this… Siva gave the leadership of hurdles to Vinayaka on 4th day (chavithi) of Bhadrapada month. On this happy occasion all people prepared kudumulu, undrallu (atype of recipe made with rice […]
Kanni Masam or Kanni month is 2nd month in Malayalam calendar of Kerala & Malabar regions of Karnataka. In 2026, Kanni masam starts on September 17 and ends on October 17. Kanni masam marks the fruitful harvest season in Kerala. Kanya Sankranti or Sun’s transition into Kanni rashi marks the beginning of Kanni masam in […]
Bhim Chandi Jayanti is observed on Dwitiya in Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapad Month in North Indian Hindi calendar, just a couple days after Shravan Purnima. In 2026, Bhimchandi Jayanti date is August 30. Bhim Chandi is a village in Vindhyachal region of Uttar Pradesh. Bhim Chandi Jayanti is mainly related to victories of Bhima, Second […]
Rituals and Pujas of Rakhi festival are related to brother and sister. Sisters prepare Puja Thali with several items. Pooja Thali is prepared with diya, consecrated rice, rakhi, turmeric power, kumkum and sweet. Sisters worship Lord Ganesh, Shiva, Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi on this day and tie rakhi to their brothers. Sister seeks blessings from […]
Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Festival) is also mentioned in Mahabharat. Dharmaraj or Yudhistira, the elder brother among Pandavas, asked Lord Krishna to refer him a ritual to protect himself, his family and army from dangerous acts of Kauravas and Kaurav Sena (the army of Kauravas). On Shravan Purnima, Yudhishtira performed a puja and tied a sacred […]
The story of Raksha Bandhan mentioned in Bhavishya Purana which refers to a Sura-Asur Yudh (war between Gods and demons). King Brutra, the powerful demon king, was attacking the Gods army with a furious approach and the Gods were on the edge of defeat. Worried King, Indra, approached Guru Brihaspati, Guru of Gods, with a hope […]
Last day of Shravan Month is Shravan Purnima in North Indian Hindi calendars and Shravana Amavasya in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars. In 2026, last day of Shravan Month in Purnimant calendars is – August 28. (Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan). In 2026, last […]
Amkari Aatham Vrat (Oamkar Ashtami, Oamkari Ashtami) is observed in Bhadrapad Maas as per North Indian and other Amavasyant Calendars. In 2026, Amkarti Aatham Vrat date is September 19. Oamkari Ashtami is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha. This Vrat is observed by married women for eight years from the year of […]
Shri Gajanan Maharaj Punyatithi is the death anniversary of Sant Gajanan Maharaj. In 2026, Gajanan Maharaj Punyatithi date is September 15. Gajanan Maharaj was an Indian guru belonged to Maharashtra, and he is regarded as an incarnation of Lord Ganesha. He has first appeared in Shegaon, Mahatashtra in the form of a young man, during […]
Shravana Upakarma in Govindarajaswamy Temple, Tirupati – 28 August 2026.. The Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple, Tirupati, will observe the sacred Shravana Upakarma on August 28, 2026 on the occasion of Shravana Pournami, as per Agama traditions. At 6.30 am, Sri Govindaraja Swamy and Sri Krishna Swamy will be taken in a ceremonial procession to Alwar […]
9 Days of Ganesh Chaturthi Navaratri, 9 forms of Ganesha Pooja – It is said in Ganesha Purana, Mudgala Purana and Matsya Purana that how in Durga Navaratri, nine forms of Goddess Durga (Navadurga / Navadevi) are worshipped, during Ganesh Chaturthi Navratri also, nine forms of Ganesha are worshipped. The main reason behind worshipped nine […]
Varalakshmi Vratham Puja Muhurtham 2026, Best Time for Varadlakshmi Vrat 2026. In 2026, Varalakshmi Vratham date is August 28. Varalakshmi Vratham is an auspicious puja dedicated to Goddess Varamahalakshmi. It is observed in Shravan Month, the Friday prior to Rakshabandhan (Rakhi Purnima – Shravan Purnima). Moola Nakshatram and Purvashada Nakshatra coincide on this day. Detailed Shravana Shukravara […]
Sama Pancham is mainly observed in Gujarat during Bhadrapada month (September). In 2026, Sama Pancham date is September 15. It is observed on the fifth day in bright half (Sud Pancham) of Bhadarvi Maas. It falls on the following day of Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganesh Choth). Sama Pancham majorly celebrated among agricultural families in Gujarat. This […]
Panch Dwarka Temples | Five Ancient Sri Krishna Temples in Gujarat, Rajasthan…. Panch Dwarka refers to a set of five sacred temples of Lord Krishna, located in western India i.e., Gujarat and Rajasthan. The Panch Dwarka temples are Dwarkadish Temple (Dwarka), Bet Dwarka, Ranchhodraiji Temple (Dakor), Shrinathji Temple (Nathdwara) and Dwarikadhish Temple (Kankroli) The Pancha […]
Ashtavinayaka temples are eight popular Lord Ganesha temples in Maharashtra. ‘Ashtavinayaka’ means eight Ganesha in Sanskrit. The term ‘Ashtavinayaka Yatra’ refers to the pilgrimage or yatra to eight ancient holy Ganapati temples in and around Pune. These Ashtavinayaka temples have eight distinct forms of Ganesh idols. The form of trunk of each Ganesha idol is […]
Dubri Satam is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Goddess Dubri Mata. It is observed on Shukla Saptami in Bhadrapada Month. In 2026, Dubri Satam date is September 18. Dubri Satam is mainly celebrated in Rajasthan and some other western parts of India. Mothers perform this vrata for the well-being of their children. On this day, […]
Bada Itvaar vrat is an auspicious puja observed in Bhadrapada Month as per North Indian Hindi calendar. It is dedicated to Surya Bhagavan (Sun God). On this day along with Surya Bhagavan, cow and calf (Go Maata) are also worshipped. In 2026, Bada Itvaar vrat dates are: August 30, September 6, September 13 and September […]
Vishwamitra Jayanti is observed in Bhadrapada Month. In 2026, Vishwamitra Rishi Jayanti date is September 15. Reportedly, Vishwamitra Rishi Jayanti falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami (Rishi Panchami). Brahmarshi Vishwamitra is one of the most famous rishis of ancient India. Vishwamitra is mentioned in various divine texts and Puranas. He has also authored some portions of […]
18 September 2026 is Lalita Saptami. It is the Appearance Day of Sri Lalita Devi, one of the principal gopis of Radha and Krishna according to the traditional Gaudiya Vaishnava Sampradaya. Lalita Saptami falls on Saptami in Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapada Month, just three days after Ganesh Chaturthi. Lalita Saptami is also observed as Aparajitha Saptami, Santan […]