Kokila Vrata is an observance dedicated to Kokila Devi, the wife of King Drupada. Kokila Vratam is observed by young unmarried women to get good and handsome husband. This Vratam is also performed by young men for a beautiful and good wife. Kokila Vratam is a one of the main vratas to observe in Ashadh […]
Avyanga Saptami
Avyanga Saptami (Abhyanga Saptami) is observed in Shukla Paksha of Shravan Month. In 2026, Abhyanga Saptami date is August 19. On this day, devotees take bath before sunrise and offer ‘Avyanga’ (arpana, puja, tharpana) to Surya Bhagavan.. Avyanga Saptami is also observed as Shitla Saptami, Papmochani Saptami, Moksha Saptami and Mukut Saptami as per various […]
Sawan Shivratri 2026 | Shivratri Puja in Sawan Month
Sawan Shivratri (Masa Shivaratri Puja in Shravan Month) is the most auspicious day to perform Shiva Puja in Sawan month. In 2026, Sawan Shivratri date is 11 August, Tuesday, as per North Indian Hindi calendars. Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in Shravan month is observed as Masa Shivaratri in Sawan maas. As each day in this month […]
Guru Purnima Puja Muhurat 2026, Auspicious Time
Here is Guru Purnima Puja Time (Guru Pournami Pooja Muhurat) on 29 July 2026. Guru Purnima, also referred to as Vyasa Purnima, is an auspicious day to worship Gurus (Teachers) like Lord Dakshinamurthy (Lord Shiva), Lord Krishna, Hanuman, Veda Vyasa, Dattatreya, Jagadgudu Adi Shankaracharya, Shirdi Saibaba and the Guru Parampara. Guru Purnima falls on Ashad […]
Sheetla Saptami 2026
Sheetla Saptami or Sheetala Sapthami (Shitla Saptami) is the festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetala Devi, who is worshipped to get rid of the diseases like Small Pox and Chicken-Pox. In 2026, Sheetla Saptami date is August 19. Shithala Saptami is observed on Shukla Paksha Sapthami thithi during Shravan month. Goddess Sheetala Mata mainly worshipped in […]
Shriyal Sashti Vrat 2026
Shriyal Sashti vrat is a vrata dedicated to Lord Khandoba of Jejuri in Maharashtra. It is observed with utmost gaiety in Jejuri temple. In 2026, Shriyal Sashti date is August 18. It falls in Shravan maas as per Marathi calendar. Khandoba, believed to be a form of Lord Shiva, is also popular with other names […]
Raghavendra Aradhana 2026 | Guru Raghavendra Swamy Aradhanotsavam – 355th Mahotsavalu of Raghavendra Swamy
Raghavendra Aradhana or Guru Raghavendra Swamy Aradhanotsavam in 2026 is the 355th annual celebrations of Mahotsavam of Raghavendra Swamy. In 2026, Raghavendra Aradhana Utsavalu begins on August 29 and ends on August 31. Raghavendra Aradhana Utsavalu is the commemoration of Raghavendra theerthas Jeeva Samadhi at Brindavan in Mantralayam. Raghavendra Theertha entered into the Brindavan (tomb) […]
Gatari (Gatari Amvasya), Ashadh Amavasya
Popularly known as Gatari, Gatari Amavasya is a ritual or regional festival celebrated in Maharashtra. Gatari Amavas falls on the Ashadh Amavasya (full moon day during Ashadh maas). Gatari, Regional Festival of Maharashtra Gatari is a celebration of joy and happiness. Ashadh Amavas is the last day of Ashad month and next day of it […]
Dwadashaditya Vrata | Dwadasha Aditya Vratam
Dwadashaditya Vrata (Dwadasha Aditya Vratam) is observed on Dwadashi day in the bright half during Margashirsha Month. In 2026, Dwadashaditya Vrata date is December 21. Dwadashaditya Vrata is dedicated to worship Lord Surya (Surya Deva) and Lord Krishna. It is observed as three-phases for a year. It is less popular vrata mainly observed by Vaishnava sect of people. […]
Why People put Mehandi designs in Ashada Masam (Gorintaku / Maidaku)
People apply Mehndi designs on their hands and feet in Ashad month in many places of India. Mainly in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka is is considered compulsory to have Mehndi designs on the palms of women. The main reason behind is to get rid of the effects of climate changes that may occur in this month (June […]
Chaturmaas Vrat 2026 | Chaturmasya Vratam
Chaturmas Vrat or Chaturmaas Vrata or Chaturmasya Vratam, is the auspicious vrata observed for four holy months starting on Devsayan Ekadasi. In 2026, Chaturmas Vrat begins on July 25 and ends on November 21. Chaturmaas Vrat ends on Dev Prabhodini Ekadasi or Utthana Ekadashi which falls in Kartik month. Shravan Maas, Bhadrapad Maas, Ashwin maas and […]
Deivathin Kural, The Voice of God (Collection divine lectures of Kanchi Paramacharya
Deivathin Kural.. DEIVATHIN KURAL (THE VOICE OF GOD) – IN SHORT FORM Deivathin Kural, The Voice of God, is a collection of divine lectures delivered by Sri Kanchi Paramacharya, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal. For the sake of easy understanding, I am hereby given the details in a short form. Some of the contents present in […]
Chaturmas Vrata Niyama: Rules & Codes of Chatur Mas Vratam
Even though there is no strict and hard rule and code to observe Chaturmas Vrata. But some devotees observe the vrata by setting certain niyama (rules) themselves. Here is the list of Chatru Mas Vrata niyama that are followed by most of the devotees. In 2026, Chaturmasa Puja starts on July 25 (Shayani Ekadashi / […]
Sama Upakarma 2026 | Samaveda Upakarma
Sama Upakarma 2026 (Samaveda Upakarma) is an auspicious for those who follow Samaveda. In 2026, Sama Upakarma date is September 13. And most of the Tamil Panchangams, Malayalam Panchangams and Kannada Panchangams mentioned Samavedi Upakarma 2026 date as September 13. And most of the Telugu Panchangams mentioned Samaveda Upakarma date as the same. There is […]
Nag Panchami Vrat Katha | Story of Naga Panchami Puja
Nag panchami vrat katha or the story associated with it is given here. During the Sarpayaga of King Janamejaya, the entire clan of Serpents was destroyed. Some Serpents went to Lord Brahma and expressed their concern about the existence of Sarpa clan. Brahma consoled them and gave a boon that they will be worshipped as […]
Ma Rani Velunachiyar, Queen of Sivaganga
Ma Rani Velunachiyar.. Ma Rani Velunachiyar is considered as the most important woman, since once she protected our country from enemy invasion, from terrorist’s movements and from illegal migrants. She also acts as the backbone of India, and brought pride for our country. Most of the present-day women in India must be like Ma Rani […]
Garuda Panchami Puja | Puja procedure of Garuda Panchami Vrata
Garuda Panchami puja is dedicated to Garuda or Garuthmantha. Puja procedure of this puja involves very easy steps. First of all, sanctify the pooja room and place Garuda photo. Draw five Rangoli patterns or Kolam designs in front of the Garuda photo or idol. On the kolams, place a banana leaf or the sanctified cloth. […]
Ekadashi Vrata Paarana Timings, 26 July 2026 | Devshayani Ekadashi Vrat Paaran
Ekadashi Vrata Paarana Timings, 26 July 2026 (Time to break fasting of Ekadashi Vrata) is given here. On 25 July 2026, Devshayani Ekadashi (Devpodhi Ekadashi, Tholi Ekadashi, Ashadi Ekadashi) is observed. And on 26 July 2026, Ekadashi Vrata Paarana is observed. Vrata Paaran is breaking the fast of Vrata. Ashadi Ekadashi Dwadashi Parana Time on […]
Devsayani Ekadashi 2026 | Devashayani Ekadashi | Shayana Ekadashi 2026
Devsayanai Ekadasi (Shayana Ekadasi, Tholi Ekadasi or Maha Ekadasi or Ashadi Ekadasi) is observed on Shukla paksha Ekadashi in Ashada month. In 2026, Devsayani Ekadashi date is July 25. This is observed as Tholi Ekadashi (first Ekadasi) or Maha Ekadasi or Pedda Ekadashi (big Ekadasi) in Andhra Pradesh. It is celebrated as Jagannath Maha Ekadashi […]
Tholi Ekadashi | Pedda Ekadashi
Tholi Ekadashi, Pedda Ekadashi is Devashayana Ekadashi Vrat observed in Ashada Masam. In 2026, Tholi Ekadashi date is July 25. It is popular as ‘Tholi Ekadashi’ or ‘Pedda Ekadashi’ in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and some places in Karnataka. Why Devashayana Ekadashi is known as Tholi Ekadashi..? As it marks the Chaturmaas Vrat, which is observed […]