Naga Chaturthi upvaas vrat is observed a day prior to Nag Panchami festival. It is dedicated to Naga Devtas (Serpent Gods & Goddesses). In 2026, Naga Chaturthi Upvaas date is August 16. It is widely observed in all over India mainly in North India, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Nag Chaturthi is observed on Shukla Paksha […]
Thakurani Teej is celebrated on Shravan Month Teej as per Pushtimarg Sampradaya’s Hindu Calendar. In 2026, Thakurani Teej date is August 15. It is a celebration held during the days of Hindola by Shri Swaminiji and Shri Yamunaji in honor of Shriji at their abode. The Lord along with Thakuraniji or Swaminiji presided over the […]
Nag Panchami (Naga Panchami Puja, Nagula Panchami), is the festival of snakes observed in Shravan month. In 2026, Nag Panchami date is August 17. Naga Chaturthi Upvaas date is August 16. Nag Panchami festival dedicated to Naga devatas (Serpent Gods), falls on the Shravan Shukla Panchami (fifth day in Shukla paksha during Sawan month). Naga Panchami […]
Hal Sashti Vrat (Har Chhath Pujan) is observed mainly in North India. In 2026, Hal Sashti Vrat date is September 2. It falls on Sixth day after Shravan Purnima (Raksha Bandhan festival), Krishna Paksha Sashti in Bhadrapad Month as per North Indian Hindi calendar. Hal Sashti vrat is observed to celebrate the birthday of Lord […]
Bhaskara Pavitraropanam (Surya Pavitrotsavam) is observed in Shravana Masam of Telugu Calendar. In 2026, Bhaskara Pavitraropana date is August 19. It falls on Shukla Paksha Saptami on Shravan Month. On this day, Surya Narayana Swamy is worshipped by offering Pavitra (cotton threads). Pavitra Samarpana is a ritual observed throughout Shravana Masa for each God a day. As […]
Tripura Bhairavi Pavitraropanam (Tripura Bhairavi Pavitra Samarpana) is a ritual observed in Shravana Masam as per Telugu Panchangam. In 2026, Tripura Bhairavi Pavitraropanam date is August 16. It falls on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi on Shravan Month. On this day, Goddess Tripura Bhairavi Dasamahavidya is worshipped by offering Pavitra (cotton threads). Pavitra Samarpana is a ritual observed throughout Shravana […]
Durga Pavitraropanam (Durga Devi Pavitrotsavam) is a ritual observed in Shravana Masam as per Telugu Panchangam. In 2026, Durga Pavitraropanam date is August 20. It falls on Shukla Paksha Ashtami on Shravan Month. On this day, Goddess Durga is worshipped by offering Pavitra (cotton threads). Pavitra Samarpana is a ritual observed throughout Shravana Masa for each God […]
Parvati Pavitraropanam (Pavitra Samarpana to Goddess Parvati) is observed in Shravana Masam of Telugu calendar. It falls on Tritiya in Shukla Paksha of Shravan Month. In 2026, Parvati Pavitraropanam date is August 15. On this day, Goddess Parvati is worshipped by offering Pavitra (cotton threads). Pavitra Samarpana is a ritual observed throughout Shravana Masa for each […]
Haryali Teej is celebrated in Shravan month with lot of gusto in Banke Bihariji temple, Vrindavan. In 2026, Haryali Teej date is August 15. In the evening of Haryali Amavasya Teej Lord Bihariji is taken out of Sanctum Sanctorum for very auspicious Jhoolan Yatra. Many special pujas and rituals are done to please Lord Bihariji […]
Sravana Masam is one of the auspicious time for Special Poojalu at Keesaragutta Temple. Keesara Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple is one of the famous Shiva Temples in and around Hyderabad, Telangana. Apart from Pradosham and Masa Shivaratri special pujas, Maha Shivaratri, Shravana Masam, Navaratri utsavams, Karthika Masam and Magha Masam special pujas are important rituals held […]
Shravan Purnima or Shravana Pournami, the Poornima day in Shravan month (July – August), is one of the most auspicious days as per Hinduism. Many auspicious pujas and rituals are observed during Sravana Purnima. In 2026, Shravan Purnima date is August 28. On the day of Shravan Purnima, Raksha bandhan is celebrated as a fond […]
Sravana masam Utsavalu are the biggest celebrations at Ashtalakshmi Temple in Hyderabad. In 2026, Shravan month starts on August 13 and ends on September 11. Sravana masam is the most auspicious month to worship Goddess Lakshmi. In temples dedicated to Lakshmi, Sravanamasa utsavalu (Celebrations during Shravan month) are celebrated with utmost fervor and devotion. Though Sravan […]
Shivamuth Puja with Tandul (Rice) will be performed on the First Shravani Somvar Vrat. In 2026, Shivamuth Puja with Tandul date is August 17. Shivamuth Puja (Shravani Somvar Shiva Poojan) is observed on Mondays is Shravan Month in Goa and Maharashtra as per Konkan and Marathi calendars. On each Shravan Shivamuth Pooja, different types of […]
Is it necessary to visit temples if one has direct connection with the Guru? Art of Living’s Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji, explaining the deeper meaning in visiting temples in his own words…. Visiting temples is more of a cultural and sociological phenomenon. Of course there is a spiritual flavour to it also. But that is […]
Aadi Ther in Pathinettam Padi Karuppasamy Temple, Alagarkoil near Madurai. Aadi Ther festival in Sundararaja Perumal Temple in Alagarkoil. The doors of the Pathinettam Padi Karuppanasamy temple in Alagarkoil near Madurai were closed with sandal and sandal was lit. Lamps were lit on all 18 steps. On the full moon day of the month of […]
Mahalakshmi Sthapana Pujan (Mahalakshmi Kalasha Sthapana) is observed on the first Friday of Shravan Month (Shravan Shukravar). In 2026, Sthapana Pujan date is July 31. As Mahalakshmi Puja is observed on all Fridays in Shravan Maas, Kalasha Sthapana is performed on the first Friday. It is also referred to as Sampada Lakshmi Puja in some […]
Shravana Shukravaram (Fridays in Shravan Month) is very auspicious day for MahaLakshmi Puja. In Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, Goddess Mahalakshmi is worshipped on Shravana Shukravaram. In 2026, Shravana Shukravaram dates are – 14 August, 21 August, 28 August, 4 September, 11 September. Mahalakshmi Sthapana Pooja is on August 14 and Varalakshmi Vratham is on […]
Story: Kubera and Lord Ganesha, Ganesha’s feast with Kubera’s Pride. Headstrong Kubera and Ganapathi’s story. Kubera invited Ganesha to her house for feast. One of the Ganesha’s names is Lambodara, the huge bellied one. Kubera being the God of wealth was a complete contrast to Lord Shiva. Kubera lived in the lap of luxury and […]
Ganesha Pavitraropanam (Vighnaharina Pavitraropana) is a ritual observed in Shravana Masam as per Telugu Panchangam. In 2026, Ganesha Pavitraropanam date is August 16, Sunday. It falls on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi on Shravan Month. On this day, Lord Ganapathi is worshipped by offering Pavitra (cotton threads). Pavitra Samarpana is a ritual observed throughout Shravana Masa for each God […]
Satyanarayana swamy Jayanthi is the most auspicious day in Ratnagiri temple (Annavaram Satyanarayana swamy temple), Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Satyanarayana Swamy Jayanti date is August 14. It is celebrated on the second day of Shravana masam (Sravana shukla Vidiya). In the temple this day is celebrated with utmost gaiety and pomp. Throughout the Shravan masa, […]