The following story illustrates how the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, although seemingly an ordinary sound, is not the same as other sounds. Out of His love for us, God manifests Himself as His holy name. The Padma Purana declares: abhinnatvam nama naminoh “There is no difference between the name of God and God Himself.” So the […]
Santan Saptami vrat is an auspicious puja dedicated to Kuldevi or devta. In 2026, Santan Saptami vrat date is September 18. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Saptami in Bhadrapad Month (September). It is an important vrat for those who are not blesses with children and want to get children. It is also performed by […]
“Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya” sloka from Bhagvad Gita tells us Lord himself manifests to demolish the evil from the world whenever there is decline of righteousness and rise of evil… The sloka beautifully explains the purpose of each incarnation of Lord Vishnu in a wider manner. YADA YADA HI DHARMASYA GLANIRBHAVATI BHARATA ABHYUTTANAM ADHARMASYA TADAATMANAAM […]
Guga Navami, Goga Navmi is observed on Navami day in Bhadrapad maas, the next day of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. In 2026, Guga Navami date is September 5. This festival is dedicated to the Serpent God ‘Guga’. It is celebrated in North Indian states, especially Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Guga Navami puja is observed […]
Dadhichi Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Dadhichi Maharshi. Dadichi still remains the greatest example for sacrifice. When Lord Indra asked him to sacrifice his bones to make a weapon which could kill Vrutasur, Dadichi readily agreed without even thinking for a moment. Dadhichi Jayanti falls on the Ashtami of Bhadrapada Masa every year. It is […]
Polala Amavasya (Poleramma Vratham, Polamba Vratam) is an important vratham dedicated to Goddess Poleramma. It is observed on Shravana Amavasya, No Moon day in Shravana masam in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. In 2026, Polala Amavasya date is September 11. Married women observe Polala Amavasya vratam for better health and longer life of their children. Goddess […]
Ramdev Pir Navratri is celebrated in Bhadrapada Month as per Hindi calendars. In 2026, Ramdev Pir Navratri begins on September 12 and ends on September 20. Ramdev Pir (Baba Ramdev / Ramdevji / Ramdeo Pir / Ramsha Pir) (1352–1385 AD; V.S. 1409–1442) is a Hindu folk deity of Rajasthan, India. He was a fourteenth-century ruler, […]
Mukta bharan Saptami or Amukthabharan Sapthami is observed on Shukla Paksha Saptami or the seventh day during the second half of Bhadra month. In 2026, Muktabharan Saptami date is September 17. Muktha Bharan Saptami is mainly observed in North Indian states – Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. In some North Indian regions, […]
Pithori Amavasya or Pitori Amavas is the festival observed on the Amavasya (No Moon day) during Bhadrapad month or Bhadra month. In 2026, Pithori Amavasya date is September 10. As per Marati Calendar, Pithori Amavasya, also celebrated as Pola, falls on Amavasya in the Sravan month. Pithori Amavasya is an observance performed by married woman […]
15 August 2026 is the 80th Indian Independence Day (Svatantra Divas). Independence was the dream of crores of freedom fighters who had struggled several hundred years to achieve it. They had the success finally in 1947 on August 15. The British rule in India was concluded on this day. Independence day of 2026 is a […]
Bail Pola or Pola, is a cattle festival celebrated in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & some other regions in North India. In 2026, Bail Pola date is September 10. Bail Pola is celebrated on Pithori Amavasya or Amavasya in Shravan month (August – September). Vrushabha Puja or bullock worship is the main ritual […]
Independence Day 2026… First of all, I wish the readers of Hindupad a ‘very happy Independence Day (15.08.2026’, since Independence Day must also be celebrated similar to other festivals. At this glorious day, we should keep remembering about the patriotic freedom fighters who have shed their priceless blood for our nation’s freedom. At this Independence […]
Gogaji Fair or Gogaji Mela or Goga Navami Mela is one of the annual fairs held in Rajasthan. This Mela is held at Goga Medi in Ganganagar district. Gogaji Mela is celebrated from Goga Navami to the Ekadashi day in Bhadrapada month (August – September) as per North Indian calendar. Gogaji Mela 2026 starts on […]
Ganesh immersion, Ganesh Visarjan 2026 dates. Ganapati Nimajjanam (Vianayaka Visarjan) is the culmination day of 12-day Ganesh Chaturthi or Ganapati Navaratri celebrations. Usually, Ganesh immersion is held on Anant Chaturdashi day. In 2026, Ganesh Chaturthi Ganpati Navratri begins on September 14 and ends on September 25. Genrally Ganesh nimajjan is performed on the 3rd, 5th, […]
Rishi Panchami vrat (Rushi Panchami), is observed on the next day after Ganesh Chaturthi in Shukla Paksha during Bhadrapada month (September). In 2026, Rishi Panchami date is September 15. In fact, Rishi Panchami is not a festival, but a vrata or puja to be performed by women. Rishi Panchami puja is mainly dedicated to Saptarshis […]
Radhashtami, Sri Radha Ashtami festival celebrated the birthday of Radha. In 2026, Radha Ashtami date is September 19. Radha Ashtami is observed on Astami thithi in Shukla Paksh during Bhadrapad month (August – September). Radha Rani was born as the daughter of Raja Vrishabhano and the Rani Kirati. Radha Rani aws older to Lord Sri Krishna. […]
Uma Maheshwara Puja (Uma Maheshwari Vrata) is a highly meritorious vrata dedicated to the divine couple – Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. In 2026, Uma Maheshwara Puja date is September 26. Uma Maheshwara Puja is mainly observed on Bhadrapada Purnima, the Full Moon day in Bhadrapada Month in Hindu calendar. According to Tamil beliefs, Uma […]
Nandotsav (Nanda Mahotsav / Maha Nandotsav) is a festival celebrated on the next day of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. In 2026, Nandotsav (Nanda Mahotsav) date is September 5. It is said that on this day all the villagers of Braj (Vraj) visited Nanda’s house to have darshan of baby Sri Krishna. All Munis and maharshis bestowed […]
Sri Krishna Avatara is one of the Avatara of Lord Vishnu. The story of Krishna Avatara is also mentioned in Padma Purana. Once, goddess Parvati expressed her desire to know about all the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Continuing with the various incarnations of Lord Vishnu, Lord Mahadeva told Parvati — Vasudev was the descendant of Yadu. His father was […]
Srila Prabhuapada Jayanti 2026, Prabhupada Avirbhava Mahotsava (Birth Anniversary of Srila Prabhupada Swamy)…. Srila Prabhuapada Avirbhava Mahotsava is the Birth Anniversary of Srila Prabhupada Swamy. Srila Prabhupada Swamy is the founder of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness), commonly known as Hare Krishna Movement. In 2026, September 5. Srila Prabhuapada Avirbhava Mahotsava is observed on […]