TTD will conduct Gokulashtami celebrations with devotion and grandeur on September 4, 2026 at Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Shala in Tirupati. A series of spiritual and cultural programmes will be organised to mark the birth of Lord Sri Krishna and promote the values of cow worship and service. Gosamrakshana Shala to Resemble Gokulam The Gosamrakshana Shala […]
Ele Ashtami | Jyeshta Devi Pooja
Ele Ashtami is an auspicious vrat dedicated to Jyeshta Lakshmi Devi (Jyeshta Devi – Alakshmi). In 2026, Ele Ashtami Vrat begins on September 17 and ends on September 19. Ele Ashtami is widely celebrated in North Karnataka. It falls on Shukla Paksha Ashtami in Bhadrapada Month as per Kannada calendar. The ritual is very much […]
Lalkitab Remedies for Mercury in 6th house
Lalkitab Remedies for Mercury in 6th house. Budha in 6th house Lalkitab Remedies. Budha (Mercury) in 6th house lalkitab remedies, solutions, pujas, vratas, stones. When Mercury is in 6th house, the native will not have much comforts from the animate objects of Moon like mother and house. If the native is into skilled work or […]
Hells in Vishnu Purana | Types of Naraka Lokas
Beneath the earth and water are situated the hells into which, the sinners are thrown. Raurav, Sukar, Rodha, Tal, Vishsan, Mahajwal, Taptakumbh, Lavan, Vilohit, Rudhiramabh, Vaitarni, Krimish, Krimibhojan, Asipatravana, Krishna, Lalabhaksha, Darun, Puyuvah, Pap, Vahnijwal, Adhahshira, Sandansh, Kalsutra, Tamas, Avichi, Swabhojan, Apratishthit and Aprachi are the main hells. These are all under the domain of […]
Sanatana Dharma is Janardhana Dharma
SANATANA DHARMA IS JANARDHANA DHARMA (ALL ARE EQUAL) Sanatana Dharma is Janarthana Dharma, that is the Dharma adopted by Lord Krishna, and according to Lord Krishna, all are equal, and he considered everyone as alike, and he is apart from caste, creed, community, gender and religion. Lord Krishna gave respect even to his servants and […]
Shakti Ganapathi, Sakti Ganesha
Shakti Ganapathi is the 5th form among 32 forms of Lord Ganesha. He is depicted with 4 arms (Chaturbhuja Ganapathi). Shakti Ganapati is not mentioned in 21 types of Ganesha (Ekavimsathi Ganapathi) & in 16 types of Ganesha (Shodasha Ganapati). Shakti Ganapathi is the most powerful form among all forms of Ganesha. This form of […]
Kanipakam Ganesh Temple Brahmotsavam 2026 | Kanipakam Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple Brahmotsavalu
Kanipakam Ganesh Temple (Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple) located in kanipakam near Tirupati, is the famous temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. In 2025, Kanipakam begins on September 14 and ends on October 4. Brahmotsavam, the biggest festival celebrated in Kanipakam Vinayaka temple, commences on Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi and lasts for 21 days. During Brahmotsavam, Ganesh […]
Veera Ganapathi, Mighty Warrior form of Lord Ganesha
Veera Ganapathi is the 4th form among 32 forms of Lord Ganesha. He is depicted with 16 arms (Shodasha bhuja) and a stern look. Veera Ganapati is not mentioned in 21 types of Ganesha (Ekavimsathi Ganapathi) but mentioned in 16 types of Ganesha (Shodasha Ganapati). Veera Ganapathi is the fiercest form among all forms of […]
Mahalakshmi Vrata Vidhi | Procedure with Mantras
Mahalakshmi Vrata Vidhi, Procedure with Mantras, stotrams, prayers etc. is given here. Detailed step-wise Mahalakshmi Vrata Vidhi is provided here with full information such as what to do and how to do.. Mahalakshmi Vrata is observed in Ashwin Month – Krishna Paksha in North Indian states. It is also referred to as 16-day Mahalakshmi Vrata. […]
Jyeshta Gauri Puja Muhurat 2026, Avahan, Visarjan Timings
Jyeshta Gauri Puja Muhurat 2026, Avahan, Visarjan Timings – gives the details of Auspicious time for Jyeshta Gauri Puja on 17 September, 18 September and 19 September in 2026. Jyeshta Gauri Puja is also popular as ‘Bhadrapada Mahalakshmi Vrata’. It is performed for three days i.e. Shashti, Saptami and Ashtami in Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha. Generally, […]
Hartalika Teej Muhurat 2026 | Hartalika Vrat Puja Time – 14 September 2026
Hartalika Teej Muhurat 2026, Hartalika Teej Vrat Time on 14 September 2026 is given here with full details including Chogadiya Time, Abhijit Muhurat, Varjyam, Rahukaalam, etc.. In 2026, Hartalika Teej Vrat date is 14 September, Monday. Hartalika Teej Vrat is also popular as Swarna Gauri Vratha in Karnataka, Gauri Thadiya (16 Kudumula Thaddhe Vratham) in […]
Bhakta Kumbara
Bhakta Kumbara is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language biographical film directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy. The film stars Rajkumar and Leelavathi. Actress Sridevi essayed the role of Muktha Bai (as a child artist), thereby the latter making her Kannada film debut. The film was produced by N. R. Anuradha Devi under Lakshmi Film Combines. Bhakta Kumbara marked […]
Tiruchanur Padmavathi Ammavari Temple Festivals in September 2026
Tiruchanur Padmavathi Ammavari Temple Festivals in September 2026.. Several special religious festivals and rituals will be observed in September 2026 at the Tiruchanoor Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple and its affiliated temples. A series of special religious festivals will be observed during August at the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple and its affiliated temples at Tiruchanoor. Sri […]
Rejinthal Ganesh Temple | Siddhi Vinayaka Temple
Rejinthal Ganesh Temple (Sri Siddhivinayaka Swamy Temple – Shree Swayambhu Siddhi Vinayaka Swamy Devasthanam) is one of the popular Ganesh Temples in Medak district of Telangana. It is located at a distance of 13 km from Zahirabad. Rejinthal Ganesh Temple’s presiding deity is Swayambhu Siddhi Vinayaka Swamy (Self-originated). Now, it is managed by Kanchi Kamakoti […]
Story of Sage Vishwamitra and Lord Indra
Many years ago, there was a terrible drought. There was no food to be had. The sage Vishvamitra had come to the banks of the river Goutami Ganga with his disciples. Vishvamitra’s wife, children and disciples were all hungry. The sage therefore sent his disciples out to look for food. They searched everywhere, but could […]
Saptarishi Puja on Rishi Panchami
Saptarishis are the seven divine rishis (sages) in Hindu Dharma and widely mentioned in almost all Hindu Scriptures. Saptarishis are worshipped in Rishi Panchami Vrata for Dasha Sahasra Yagna Phala (merit of 10 thousand Yagnas). By performing Rishi Panchami Vrata, the women devotees will attain Sakala Tirtha yatra phala (merit of visiting all tirth yatras). […]
How to do Ganesh Chaturthi Puja | Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja Procedure
How to do Ganesh Chaturthi Puja or what is Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja procedure? I am getting these questions very frequently through mails since few days. For any puja or vrata, the main objectives are neatness and dedication. If you have these two factors, then Vinayakas blessings will be surely with you. Here it is the […]
Syamantaka Mani & Ganesh Chaturthi (Story)
Syamantaka Mani & Ganesh Chaturthi (Story).. What is the relation between the story of Syamantaka mani and Ganesh Chaturthi? The story goes like this…. In Dwapara yuga Naarada visited Sri krishna in Dwaraka and praised him. It became evening during their conversation and Naarada said to Sri krishna that dusk had taken place and because […]
Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat Katha (Stories of Vinayaka Chavithi)
Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat Katha (Vinayaka Chavithi Stories) are given here. The stories include Vinayaka Utpatti (Birth of Ganesha), Vighneshwara’s domination (how Ganesha became Ganadhipathi), Chandra’s disregard (how Chandra insulted Ganesha) and a story related to Samantaka Mani. Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat Katha Story (Hold akshathas throughout the vratha kadha, after completion, these akshathas areto be put […]
Why we should not see Moon on Ganesh Chaturthi?
Why we should not see Moon on Ganesh Chaturthi? What is the story of avoiding seeing Chandra on Vinayaka Chavithi? The story goes like this… Siva gave the leadership of hurdles to Vinayaka on 4th day (chavithi) of Bhadrapada month. On this happy occasion all people prepared kudumulu, undrallu (atype of recipe made with rice […]