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, […]
What is the Main Mantra for Happy Life? what is the main mantra or key to happiness in life? The key to happiness in life is to not stay stuck in ‘I…Me…Mine’ (meaning one’s own personal desires or material gains). Dedicate your life to some larger goal, or to the service of others around you. Then […]
If you react immediately to criticism then you’ll often react in a knee-jerk manner. And the words that come out may be overemotional, vicious and unnecessary. Count to at least 10 after someone has criticized you. Then respond. This simple way of calming yourself down and regaining some perspective can save you a lot of […]
Devi Kanyakumari is goddess Parvati in the form of a girl child popularly known as Shakti. The temple is dedicated to the goddess which is located in Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. She is also known by several other names, including Kanya Devi and Devi Kumari. The goddess is believed to be the one who removes […]
Tirupati Sri Kapileshwara Swamy Pavitrotsavam 2026.. The annual Pavitrotsavams will be celebrated at Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple, Tirupati, from July 26 to 28, 2026. The festivities will commence with Ankurarpanam at 6 pm on July 25. Rituals to Preserve Temple Sanctity Pavitrotsavams are performed according to Saiva Agama traditions to atone for any unintentional omissions […]
What is the importance of Mundan Sanskar (referring to the Indian tradition of Shaving a babies’ head after a year of birth)? Our ancestors have told that we have to shave off the first hair of a child. Then the new hair will come. It is the same as how the first teeth fall on their own […]
Divyachi Amavasya is Amavasya or No Moon in Aashad Month. In 2026, Divyachi Amavasya date is August 12. Since ‘Deepa Puja’ (Diya Puja) is performed on this day, it is referred to as Divyachi Amavasya. On this day, Diyas are lighted at Puja place. Lighting diyas on this provides all sorts of wealth to the […]
Tirumala Pallavotsavam on 22 July 2026… Commemorating the birth star of the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore, TTD will observe the annual Pallavotsavam festival at Tirumala on July 22, 2026. After the Sahasra Deepa Alankara Seva, Sri Devi and Bhu Devi together with Sri Malayappa Swamy will be taken on a ceremonial procession to the Karnataka […]
This is Brahma Gyaan (Supreme Knowledge). All this that we are talking about is Brahma Gyaan. Whatever you say has no existence, meaning it does not exist forever. Truth is that which transcends time – past, present, future. What is not truth? That which was yesterday, but is not there today, is not truth. What […]
Bheemana Amavasya, Bhima Amavasya, Jyoti Bheemeshwara Vrata, also popular as Pathi Sanjeevani Puja is an auspicious vrata observed on Ashada Amavasya (No moon day during Ashada masam in July – August). In 2026, Bheemana Amavasya date is August 12. The legend of Bhima Amavasya Vrata is mentioned in Skanda Purana. This vrata is dedicated to Lord […]
Was Gautam Buddha an atheist? As Buddha attained enlightenment he must have experienced what other masters experienced, yet he never spoke about God. Because of this some people even say that he was an atheist. On this question, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of living giving his views… Well, in Buddha’s time there were […]
This particular powerful mantra needs to be recited with dedication and devotion and with proper rituals. It is highly advised to get it done through an acharya ot pandit. Those who are facing difficulties in life in the personal and professional front can recite this particular Mantra. Shani Jayanti, Shani Amavasya, or any Saturday (Shanivar), […]