Varahi & Bagalamukhi: Goddesses with Deep Cosmic Connection.. In Hindu tantra and iconography, Goddess Varahi and Goddess Bagalamukhi are two powerful manifestations of the Supreme Devi (Mahadevi), both associated with protection, destruction of enemies, and intense spiritual power. While they are distinct deities with their own independent worship, they share a deep cosmic connection. Here […]
Narali Purnima (Narial Pournami) is regional festival of Maharashtra. Narali Purnima is observed on Shravan Purnima, the Full moon day in Sawan month. In 2026, Nariyal Poornima date is August 28. Narial Purnima is a traditional festival observed mainly in Coastal Maharashtra. Narali Pournami festival marks the Thanksgiving Day to Sea God. Fishermen and fishing […]
Balkampet Yellamma Temple near Ameerpet in Hyderabad is one of the popular temples in twin cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad of Telangana state. Bonalu is one of the biggest festivals celebrated at this temple. In 2026, Balkampet Yellamma Temple is celebrated on August 9. According to the sources, at this temple bonalu festival is celebrated on […]
Karkidaka masam (Karikidakam month / Ramayana Masam) is the last and 12th month in Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala. In 2026, Karkidaka Masam starts on July 17 and ends on August 16. This is 1201st year of Kollavarsham (Malayalam Calendar). Karkidakam month is dedicated to dead ancestors during when Shraddh ritual or pitru tharpan are […]
Lakshmi Vratam (Shaka vratham, Ashada shukravara lakshmi vrata) is observed on Fridays or Shukravar in Ashada masam. In 2026, Lakshmi Vrata (Lakshmi Vrata Arambham) starts on July 24 (Ashada Shudda Dashami) and the Shukravars in Ashada masam are – July 17, July 24, July 31 and August 7. Lakshmi Vratam continues till Shravana Shudda Dashami […]
Mata Chintpurni Mela is a very popular Mela held at Chintpurni Mata Temple, Chintpurni village in Himachal Pradesh. In 2026, Mata Chintpurni Mela date is August 1. Shravan Ashtami is the important day in this Mela. Actually, Chintpurni Mela begins on the first day of Shravan Month (13 August 2026) (Shravan Shukla Paksha) and ends on […]
1st day of Shravan Month is Shravan Krishna Pratipada (Shravan Vad Pratham) in North Indian Hindi calendars and Shravan Shukla Pratipada in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars. In 2026, First day of Shravan Month in Purnimant calendars is – July 30, Thursday (Shravan Brihaspativar) (Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, […]
Bhadali Navami (Bhadali Nom), Ashara Shukla Paksha Navami, Kandarpa Navami is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Bhadrakali. In 2026, Bhadali Navami date is July 23. This auspicious day falls on 9th day in bright half of Ashad Month as per Hindu calendar. It is mainly observed in North India and Central […]
15 July 2026 is Chandra Darshan (Ashada Maasa Chandra Darshan). It falls in Ashada Month (Ashada Masam) as per all the calendar followed in North India, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka. And it falls in Aani Masam of Tamil calendar, Mithunam Month of Malayalam calendar and Ashar Month of Bengali Panjika and Ashad Month […]
Evrat Jivrat Vrat is observed mainly in Gujarat in Ashad Maas. In 2026, Evrat Jivrat Vrat date is August 12. Evrat Jivrat Vrat is observed by married women for better health and longevity of their husbands. For three days, from Ashad Vad Trayodashi to Ashad Amavasya, married women offer special pujas and special naivedyas to […]
‘Ghatam Ooregimpu’ (Procession of Divine Pot, decorated in the form of Mother Goddess) is the popular ritual during Bonalu Festival in Telangana, mostly in Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Ghatam is a copper pot, decked in the form of Mata. The Ghatam is carried by a priest, who wears a traditional Dhoti and body with smeared in turmeric […]
Divasi Amavasya is observed on Amavasya in Ashada masa in some places of Karnataka. Divasi Gauri Puja is the main ritual to observe on this No Moon day. In 2026, Divasi Amavasya date is August 12. Diwasi Amavasy begins in the early morning on 24 July and ends in the midnight, the same day. Divasi […]
Guru Purnima is one of the most celebrated festivals at Sai Baba Temple, Dilsukhnagar in Hyderabad. Guru Purnima 2026 date is July 29. Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan Trust of Dilsukhnagar celebrates the festival for 3 days. Guru Purnima utsavalu will begin on July 28 (Ashada Shudda Chaturdashi) and end on July 30 (Ashada Bahula […]
Gopadma Vrata, Go Padma Vratam, is a four month long Vrata observed during the Chaturmas puja (four holy months in Hinduism), starting from Devsayani Ekadashi or Vishnu Shayana Ekadashi. In 2026, Gopadma Vratam date is July 25 (It begins on July 25). It is a festival of farmers and the people associated with dairy industry […]
Shakambari Utsavam, Shakambari festival, Ashada masa Utsavam, is a three-day puja dedicated to Goddess Shakambari Devi at Kanakadurga temple in Vijayawada. In 2026, Shakambari Festival begins on July 28 and ends on July 30. During the festival, Goddess Kanakadurga is adorned and worshipped as Shakambari Devi. More than 5 lakh devotees visit the temple during […]
Guru Purnima, also known as Ved Vyas Purnima or Vyasa Poornima, is an auspicious day in Ashad month. In 2026, Guru Purnima date is July 29. Guru Purnima falls on Ashad Purnima, Full Moon in Ashad month (June – July). This is also popular as Maha Ashadi. It is believed that on Ashad Purnima day, […]
Shalibanda Bonalu, popularly known as Haribowli Akkanna Madanna Temple Bonalu, is one of the famous religious events in Hyderabad during Bonalu Festival in Ashada Masam. In 2026, Shalibanda Bonalu date is July 26. Akkannada Madanna Temple Bonalu is celebrated on the second Sunday of Ashada Masam. The following Sunday, Secunderabad Bonalu is celebrated. Akkanna Madanna […]
15 August 2026 is Madhushravani Puja, Madhushrava Tritiya Vrat. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Shravan Month as per North Indian Hindi calendar. It is mainly observed in Bihar and Jharkhand. Madhusrava Tritiya vrat katha or the stories of this vrata are recited daily during 13 days of Puja. During the festival of […]
Vyasa Purnima (Veda Vyas Poornima) or Guru Pournami is one of the most auspicious purnima days as per the Hinduism. In 2026, Vyas Purnima or Guru Pournami date is July 29. Some scriptures described that on Ashada Poornima day, Vyasa completed writing and editing the compilations of Chaturvedas. Thus, Ashada Poornima is also called as Vyas […]
Guru Purnima is the most famous festival celebrated in Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Maharashtra. Guru Purnima 2026 date is July 29. Guru Purnima 2026 utsav in Shirdi Sai Baba temple begins on July 28 and ends on July 30. Sai Baba Guru Purnima utsav starts on Ashad Shukla Chaturdasi and ends on Ashad Krishna Prathami […]