Manabasa Gurubar 2026: Dates, Decoration, Puja Items, Ritual Significance… Manabasa Gurubar Puja Arambha (Pratham Pali) (commencement) in 2026 begins on Thursday, 26 November 2026 according to the Odia calendar, marking the first (Pratham) Gurubar of the Margasira month. Manabasa Gurubar 2026 Schedule The festival continues for five consecutive Thursdays in Margasira, each known as a Pali: […]
The Mudgala Purana is an ancient Hindu Upapurana dedicated primarily to Lord Ganesha and is considered one of the most authoritative scriptures on Ganesha’s religious history, significance, and forms. It is distinct from the Skanda Purana, which focuses on Lord Murugan (Skanda/Kartikeya) and narratives like Skanda Sashti. However, the Mudgala Purana does mention certain ritual […]
Bad dreams in Sleep, what to do? I get bad dreams at night, and this happens very frequently. I am afraid. Please help.. There is no need to fear. Just chant Om Namah Shivaya before sleeping at night, or Jai Gurudev, or you can say both and then sleep. See in our country, and in other countries around the world, […]
Colours of Clothes to Wear on each day as per Vedic Astrology… In Vedic astrology, specific colors are associated with each day of the week, and wearing these colors is believed to enhance the positive planetary energies linked to that day. Here is a list of the traditional colors to wear on each weekday: Colors […]
Gopashtami is observed on Kartik Shukla Ashtami day. In 2026, Gopashtami date is November 17. It is also known as Goshtashtami vrata. On this day, Nanda Maharaj sent his kids Krishna and Balarama to herd the cows for the first time. Thus, on Gopaashtami day Krishna and his elder brother Balaram became qualified cowherds. On […]
Karthaveerya Arjuna Jayanthi or Karthaveerya Utpatthi is celebrated on Kartik Shukla Ashtami, eighth day of Shukla Paksha in Kartik Month. In 2026, Karthaveerya Jayanti date is November 17. Karthaveerya Arjuna was a great King who ruled Hehaya. Karthaveeryarjuna is worshipped to remove obstacles and to retrieve lost properties. King Karthaveeryarjuna is a great devotee of […]
Nagula Panchami during karthika masam is observed on the fifth day, Panchami, in Shukla Paksham of kartika masam. In 2026, Kartika Nagula Panchami date is November 14. In most of the places, Nagula Panchami, also known as Naga Panchami, is observered during Shravana masam but in some places it is also observed in kartika masam. […]
Yagnavalkya Jayanti (Yajnavalkya Jayanti) is observed with utmost fervor by some communities in India. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Dasami in Kartik month by some communities. In 2026, Yagnavalkya Jayanti date is November 19. Some other communities observe Yagnavalksya Jayanti on Shukla Paksha Panchami in Falgun Month. Yagnavalkya (Yajnavalkya) was one of the great sages […]
मनोकामनाओं हेतु वृक्ष – विशेष तरह के मनोकामना पूरी होने के लिए हर एक विशेष वृक्ष लगाना चाहिए. हमारे सनातन संप्रदाय में वृक्ष, पशु, पक्षी और सारी प्रकृति की भूमिका बढ़ी महत्वपूर्ण होती है. हिन्दु धर्म में अनेको वृक्षों को पूज्य मानकर उनकी पूजा की जाती है । वृक्षों से हमें बहुत से लाभ है । […]
Atla Thaddi 2026 – 28 October – Atla Thaddi Pooja Muhurtham (Auspicious Time for Atla Thaddhe Vratham) are given here. Atla Thaddhe is dedicated to worship Goddess Gauri. This is purely a women festival. On this day, women wake up early in the morning and perform spiritual bath or ceremonial bath. They eat Atlu (specially made dosas) […]
Ayyappa Devotees are seen wearing black coloured dress during the Ayyappa Deeksha period. This is the important ritual for Ayyappa Devotees who are in the early years of taking the deeksha. However people who have taken the diksha for many years contineously would wear saffron coloured dress. There is an important reason behind this ritual […]
Ayyappa Deeksha or Ayyappa Mala dharana is the most auspicious spiritual practice observed in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala during the winter season. Ayyappa Deeksha 2026 dates – Ayyappa Deeksha begins on Mandala Puja day (16 November 2026 and ends on Makaravilakku day (14 January 2027). From November 16, 2026: Mandala Kalam begins […]
Nampally Gutta Temple | Giant Snake Shaped Temple of Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy… Nampally Gutta Narasimha Swamy Temple, also known as the Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, is a unique and architecturally remarkable shrine located atop a hill near Nampally village, close to Vemulawada in the Karimnagar district of Telangana, approximately 160 km from Hyderabad. Location and […]
Alopi Devi Temple | Prayagraj Alopshankari Devi Temple.. Alopi Devi Mandir is a unique and highly revered Shakti Peetha located in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple stands out for worshiping an empty wooden palanquin (doli) rather than a traditional idol, symbolizing the goddess Alopi Devi who is believed to have “disappeared” at […]
Rohini Nakshatra, Mahavidya Sadhana – Rohini Constellation Natives & Mahavidya Upasana.. For Rohini Nakshatra: Bhuvaneshwari Sadhana Since you are born under Rohini nakshatra, your primary Mahavidya is Bhuvaneshwari, the cosmic mother and creator of all worlds. This connection is particularly powerful because: Why Bhuvaneshwari for Rohini Nakshatra Rohini is ruled by the Moon and presided over by Brahma, the creator. Bhuvaneshwari embodies the […]
Makaravilakku 2027, Sabarimala Makara Vilakku Festival in 2027, when is Makaravilakku in 2027? Makaravilakku Festival (Makara Vilakku) is celebrated on Makara Jyoti Darshanam day near Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in January every year. In 2027, Makaravilakku date is January 14. It is a week-long festival usually falls during Makar Sankramana. Prior to this celebration, Makara Jyoti […]
Sabarimala Mandala Pooja is a 41-day mandala deeksha which begins on first day of Vrischikam masam and ends on eleventh day of Dhanu masam in Malayalam calendar of Kerala. In 2026-2027, Mandala Pooja dates are – Sabarimala Ayyappa Mandala pooja begins on 16 November and ends on 27 December 2026. In 2026, Mandala season Puja […]
Vijayawada Kanakadurga Bhavani Deeksha 2026 begins on November 20, Karthika Ekadashi day with utmost gaiety. Bhavani Deeksha ends in January 2027. Nearly 20-25 lakh devotees are expected to visit the temple for Kanaka durga darshanam this year. Mandala deeksha of the devotees would commence from November 20 and continue till January 2027. Bhavani Deeksha Viramana […]
24 October 2026 is Shani Trayodashi (Shani Pradosha Vratham). Shani Trayodashi is an auspicious day for Shani Puja. It is a Trayodashi which falls on Shanivar (Saturday). Shani Trayodashi of 24 October 2026 falls in Ashwin Month in North Indian Hindi calendars; Ashwayujam Month in Marathi, Kannada, Telugu and Gujarati calendars; Kartik Month in Bengali […]
No Recommendation Letters are accepted during Model Code of Conduct..In view of the Model Code of Conduct in force for the local body elections, TTD has stated that no recommendation letters will be accepted for Srivari darshan or accommodation in Tirumala. Darshan and accommodation facilities will be provided only to protocol dignitaries visiting in person. […]