Vishnupathi or Vishnupati Punyakalam (Haripada Punyakalam) is the most auspicious time to worship Lord Vishnu. Vishnupathi is observed once in three months and four times in a year. In 2026, first Vishnupati Punyakala date is February 13, 2026. It is the first Vishnupati in 2026. The time to observe the rituals of Vishnupati punyakalam is […]
Worshipful Species in Hinduism | Animals, Birds, Insects in Hindu Dharma
Hindus used to worship even some kind of birds and animals as worshipful deities. Chameleons, comes under the family of lizards, and there are several types of Chameleons, which lives in various parts of the world. Chameleons are the wonderful creations of Lord Brahma, since these are well-protected by the god, and these are liked […]
Parimala Prasada | Mantralayam Raghavendra Swamy Prasadam
The great Madhwa saint and the universal Guru is Sri Raghavendra Swamigal, and his Jeeva Samidhi shrine is situated in Mantralayam at Andhra Pradesh. He has spread the philosophies of his Guru Sri Madhwacharya, and proved that Lord Hari is the divine saviour of all the living beings in the entire universe. In his Mantralayam […]
Significance of God
The significance of god cannot be fully explained by anyone, and it could be well explained only by the god himself! God’s worship is prevalent since ancient times. He can be worshipped either in form or as formless. Hindus used to worship the gods/goddesses by assigning various titles to them, such as Ayyappa, Muruga, Shiva, […]
Maha Shivaratri Lingodbhava Kalam Timings, 15 February 2026
Lingodbhava Kalam is the auspicious time for Maha Shivaratri Shiva Puja. In 2026, Maha Shivaratri Lingodbhava Kalam Time will be on 15 February 2026 midnight, Sunday midnight (the early hours of 16 February according to Gregorian / English calendar). Maha Shivratri or Shivaratri is the most revered night dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shivalinga puja is […]
Maha Shivratri Puja Muhurat 2026 | Shivaratri Puja Time 2026
Maha Shivratri or Shivaratri is the most revered night dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shivalinga puja is highly meritorious ritual during Shivratri. In 2026, Maha Shivaratri is on February 15th night for South India and North India. Nishita Kala is the most perfect time to observe Shiva Pooja. On MahaShivaratri 2026 (15 February 2026), Mahalingodbhava kala […]
Shivaratri Puja in Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
Shivaratri is observed on Magha Shukla Chaturdashi, the fourteenth day in Magha masam. In 2026, Mahashivaratri date is February 15. Shivaratri is celebrated in a grand manner in all Jyothirlingas in India. Among the 12 prominent abodes of Lord Shiva (Dwadasha Jyothirlingas), Srisailam is the most significant Shiva Shakti kshetram which is also known as […]
Why should devotees be awake during Shivaratri
Why should devotees be awake during Shivaratri? Is there any particular reason for us to be awake on Mahashivaratri night? Many devotees of Shiva perceive the Maha-Shrivarathi Festival, followed by rituals with honesty and affection. Throughout the day, the Lord Shiva devotees refrain from consuming food and they break their fast in the early morning, […]
Shiva Kalyanam, Shiva Parvati Kalyanam: Marriage Ceremony of Divine Couple during Shivaratri
Shiva Kalyanam, Shiva Parvati Kalyanam is the marriage ceremony of divine couple, Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati. Shiva Kalyanam is celebrated during Shivaratri. Usually, Shiva Kalyanam is performed on the day after Shivaratri. As per the Hindu legends, Lord Vishnu performed Kanya Daanam of Parvati to Lord Shiva, Lord Brahma was the Yagna […]
Shivaratri Jagran, Lingodhbhavam: Significance, Spiritual Importance
Jagran or Jagaran is the major aspect of Shivaratri Vrat. Jagran is awaking the whole day and night during Shivaratri. What is the significance and spiritual importance of Shivaratri Jagarana? As per the Shiva Puranam and Linga Puranam, ‘Lingodhbhavam, the emergence of Lord Shiva from the base like structure. To watch the auspicious event in […]
Shivaratri Puja Procedure with Mantras | Simple MahaShivratri Pooja Procedure
How to do Shivaratri Puja? Is there any simple method of Shivaratri puja procedure? Hindupad has got many queries regarding Shivaratri Puja procedure. Shivaratri is the biggest festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. MahaShivratri is observed on Chaturdashi in Magh month or Falgun month as per various traditional Hindu Calendars. Maha Shivaratri 2026 date is February […]
Herath 2026 (Shivaratri Festival) of Kashmiri Pandits
Herath (Shivaratri) is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Kashmiri Pundits on Trayodashi or the thirteenth of the dark half of the Phalguna month (February–March) and not on chaturdashi or the fourteenth as in the rest of the country. In 2026, Herath date is February 15. The reason for it is that this […]
Shivaratri Jatara at Vemulawada Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple
Shivaratri is a major festival at Vemulawada Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Shivaratri date is February 15 and the Shivratri Jathara will be celebrated on February 14, February 15 and February 16. Shivaratri Jatara or a fair is celebrated here in this temple for 3 days, starting on the […]
Shivaratri Puja Mantras: Stotras, Prayers to chant during Mahashivratri Puja Procedure
Shivaratri puja is one of the auspicious Hindu rituals to perform on Mahashivratri. There are some simple Shiva Mantras or stotras or prayers to chant during Shivaratri puja procedure. It is to note that Mahashivaratri 2026 date is February 15. Bilvashtakam, Lingshtakam, Shiva Astakam, Shiva Panchakshari mantram, Shiva Chalisa, Shiva Aarti, Shiva Sahasranama stotram are […]
What to do on Shivarathri?
The devotees of Shiva perform various religious activities such as Rudraabhishekam (an activity where the devotees pour 108 urns of water and other liquids on the lingam) while reciting the phrases from the holy texts and worshipping with Bilva Patra (a type of leaf). Another aspect of Mahashivratri is that devotees after fasting for the […]
Significance of Sankalpam on Shivaratri
Sankalpa means taking our consciousness to the universe, to the infinite; and then bringing the mind to the present moment, and making a wish for something that you long for in your mind. That is what Sankalpa is. In taking Sankalpa, you keep something and then you pray for something. All the Yagnas and Poojas start with the […]
Shivaratri Upvaas | Why observe Fasting on Mahashivaratri?
Fasting in the auspicious day of Shivaratri would be done by the devotees towards seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva. Throughout India, many devotees observe the Shivaratri fast. They used to visit the Shiva temples and worship the Shivalinga and perform abhishekham and deeparadhana to the holy god. They wound meditate and observe fast throughout […]
Lesser Known Characters in Mahabharata
Though we have might have read about lot of popular characters in Mahabharata, like the Pandavas, Krishna, Kauravas, Bhishma and Drona, yet the details about the great Bahlika Raja is mentioned only in a short manner. Bahlika Raja is considered to be the next birth of the great Bhakta Prahalada. Spiritual Writers can also publish […]
Sun Saturn Conjunction in various houses | Ravi Shani in Same house
Sun Saturn Conjunction in various houses, Ravi Shani in same house, effects of Sun Saturn conjunction in various houses are explained here. When Sun and Saturn are together, they do not quarell. Whenever Mercury adds poison and causes conflict, the effect of Sun will prevail and Saturn will become doubtful. Whenever effect of Sun or Saturn gets afflicted, […]
Hindu Festivals in March 2026
March 2026 is a month of Hindu festivals. There is a huge list of festivals and auspicious days to celebrate in March 2026. This month coincides with Falgun month & Chaitra month. March 2026 coincides with Phalgun Mahina and Chaitra Mahina in North Indian Hindu calendars & other Amavasyant calendars followed as per Marathi, Gujarati, […]