Savitri Brata, popularly referred as Savithri Amavasya Vrata, is a regional festival observed in Orissa and some other Eastern regions of India. In 2026, Savitri Amavasya vrat date is May 16 as per North Indian Hindi calendars. Savitri Brata is observed on the Amavasya day in Jyeshta month (usually May – June). In Amavasyant Hindu […]
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Apara Ekadasi, Vaishak Vadi Ekadashi, Achala Ekadasi
Apara Ekadasi is observed during the Krishna Paksha (second fortnight) of the month Vaisakha masam. Importance and significance of Apara Ekadasi was explained by Lord Sri Krsihna to Yudhistira (Dharma raj). Apara Ekadasi is also called as Vaishak Vadi Ekadashi or Achala Ekadashi. When is Apara Ekadasi observed? Apara Ekadasi is observed on Vaisakha masa […]
Apara Ekadashi, 13 May 2026 (Achala Ekadashi, Jalkrida Ekadashi, Bhadrakali Gyaras)
13 May 2026 is Apara Ekadashi, Achala Ekadashi, Jalkrida Ekadashi, Bhadrakali Gyaras, Bhadrakali Jayanti. This Ekadashi falls in Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh Month as per Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati and Jyeshta Month in North Indian Hindi calendars. In 2026, Apara Ekadashi falls in Chithirai Masam of Tamil calendar, Medam Month of Malayalam calendar, and Boishakh […]
Importance of Jyeshta Month | Jyeshta Maasa Mahatmya
Jyeshta mahina is dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator of the Universe as per the Hinduism, whereas Vaishakh mahina is most auspicious for Vishnu Puja, Kartik mahina is most favorite month for Lord Shiva. Brahma Puja is the most beneficial ritual of Jyeshta maas. Some devotees also donate a water pot to needy or to […]
Shukla Devi Pooja 2026
Shukla Devi Puja (Shukla Devi Aradhana) is observed in Jyeshta month. In 2026, Shukla Devi Pooja date is June 22. It falls on eighth day of bright half of Jyeshta Month in Hindu calendar. Shukla devi is one of the powerful manifestations of Goddess Shakti like Dashamahavidya and Saptamatrikas. On the same day Khir Bhavani Mela is […]
Ashadhi Beej 2026 date
Ashadhi Beej is an auspicious day for farming communities in North India especially Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and some other places. In 2026, Ashadhi Beej date is July 16. Ashadhi Beej falls on the second day in bright half of Ashadhi Month (Ashadhi Sud Beej). This is a small festival mainly celebrated to predict the monsoon. […]
Pujas in May 2026 in Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Kanchipuram
The list of Pujas & Events in May 2026 in Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu is given here. May 2026 coincides with Vaishakh Maas – Jyeshta Maas (Adhik Maas & Nija Jyeshta Maas) in North Indian Hindi calendars & Vaishakha Masam – Adhika Jyeshta Masam in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and Gujarati calendars; Boishakh Mash […]
Veerabrahmendra Swami Jayanti 2026
Sri Veerabrahmendra Swami Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Pothuluri Veerabrahmendra swami, who is also popular as Brahmamgaru and Kalagnani. In 2026, Veerabrahmendra Swami Jayanti date is April 26. In Sri Veerabrahmendra Swami Matham in Kandimallayapalle, Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Veerabrahmendra Swami Jayanti is celebrated with utmost gusto. The Jayanti Utsavalu are celebrated […]
Parashurama Dwadashi 2026
Parashurama Dwadashi is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Lord Parashuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Maharshi Parashuram is also known as one of the ferocious incarnations of Sri Maha Vishnu. In 2026, Parashurama Dwadashi date is April 28. Parashuram Dwadashi Vrata is observed in Vaishakh Month, Shukla Paksha Dwadashi, the following day of Mohini […]
Vasavi Jayanti 2026 | Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari Jayanthi
Vasavi Jayanti or Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari Jayanthi is the birth anniversary or first appearance day of Goddess Vasavi, also known as Goddess Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari. In 2026, Vasavi Jayanti date is April 26. Vasavi Jayanti is observed on Vaishakha Shukla Dasami, tenth day in bright fortnight in Vaisakh month. Goddess Vasavi Matha, also known as […]
Nimishamba Jayanti 2026 | Vasavamba Jayanthi
Nimishamba Jayanti, Nimishambika Jayanti is also celebrated as Vasavi Jayanti (Vasavamba Jayanti / Kanyaka Parameshwari Jayanthi). In 2026, Nimishamba Jayanti date is April 26. It is widely celebrated in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh among Arya Vaisya communities. It is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Dashami in Vaishakh Month. Vasavamba Temple at Srirangapattana near Mysore is the popular […]
Vamana Jayanti 2026 | Vamana Jayanthi
Vamana Jayanti celebrates the birthday or Appearance day of Lord Vamana, the fifth and the dwarf incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In 2026, Vamana Jayanthi is September 23. Vamana Jayanthi is observed on Shukla Dwadashi during Bhadrapada month (August – September). Vamana Stotram is recited during the Vamana Jayanti. Vamana Jayanti is celebrated with utmost devotion […]
Kalki Jayanthi 2026 | Kalki Avatara Jayanti
Kalki Jayanthi is the appearance day of Lord Kalki. Lord Kalki is believed as the tenth incarnation of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu. In 2026, Kalki Jayanthi date is August 17, Monday. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Sashti in Shravan Maas. As per Hinduism, Kalki avatar appears at the end of the Kali Yuga. In […]
Narasimha Chaturdashi 2026
Narasimha Chaturdashi, also known as Narasimha Jayanti, is the appearance day or birthday of Lord Narasimha, the half-Lion and half-man incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Narasimha Chaturdashi 2026 date is April 30. Narasimha Chaturdasi is observed on Vaisakha shukla Chaturdashi or fourteenth day in bright half of Vaisakha month. Narasimha Chaturdashi festival is of great significance […]
Dasavatara Jayanti 2026-2027 | Jaynatis of Dashavataras, Ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu
Among the avatars of Vishnu, the ten best known are collectively called as the Dasavatara. According to the vernacular language the term means “ten avatars”. In the Garuda Purana (1.86.10″11), this list is proudly included. In the Satya Yuga (Ages in the time cycle described within Hinduism or the first of the four Yugas), the […]
Jyeshta Month 2026 | Jyeshta Mahina, Jyeshta Masam 2026 dates
Jyeshta month, or Jyeshta maas or Jyeshta masam (May-June-July) is the third month in traditional Hindu lunar calendar. In 2026, Jyeshta Month comes twice as – Shuddha Jyeshta Maas (Nija Jyeshta Maas) and Adhik Jyeshta Maas. In 2026, Jyeshta month (Pratham Jyeshta Maas | Shuddha Jyeshta Month) begins on May 2 and Krishna Paksha ends […]
Bagalamukhi Jayanti 2026 | Pitambara Jayanti
Goddess Bhagalamukhi, also spelt as Bagalamukhi Mata or Pitambara Devi, is one of the Dasamahavidya or Mahavidya Goddesses. Bagalamukhi Jayanti or Bhagalamukhi Jayanthi is observed on Vaisakh Shukla Ashtami or the eighth day in bright half of Vaisakh month. In 2026, Bagalamukhi Jayanthi date is April 24. Literally, Bagalamukhi means the Goddess whose face has […]
Mohini Ekadashi Vrata Mahatmya
Mohini Ekadashi is observed during the Shukla Paksha in the month of Chithirai in Tamil calendar and in Vaishakha month in North Indian and other regions calendars. Mohini Ekadasi mahatmyam (importance or significance) was told by Sage Vasista to Lord Sri Ram. Lord Sri Krishna also told the importance of Mohini Ekadasi to Yudhishtira (Dharma raj). […]
Sharabha Jayanti 2026 | Sharabheshwara Swamy Jayanti
Sharabha Jayanti (Sharabheshwara Swamy Jayanti) is the first appearance day of Lord Sharabha. In 2026, Sharabha Jayanti date is May 1. Sharabha Jayanti falls on Vaishakh Purnima, Full Moon day in Vaishakh Month as per traditional Hindu calendar. In 2026, it falls in Vaigasi Masam as per Tamil calendar, Edava Masam in Malayalam calendar & […]
Shankara Jayanthi 2026 | Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti date
Shankara Jayanthi or Shankaracharya Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Jagadguru Shankaracharya who is considered as the greatest philosophers in Hinduism and all the religions in the world. In 2026, Shankara Jayanti date is April 21. Shankara Jayanti is observed on Vaisakha Shukla Panchami, fifth day in bright half of Vaisakha masam or Vaisakh month. Jagadguru […]