Vitthal Navratri is one of the famous ritualistic festivals celebrated in Vitthal Rukmai Devi Temples all across Maharashtra and other parts of India. In 2026, Vitthal Navratri begins on 24 July and ends on July 29. Vitthal Navratri is celebrated from Shukla Paksha Dashami in Ashada Month to Ashada Purnima according to all Chandramana Panchangams […]
Vamana Dwadashi (Maha Dwadashi | Vasudeva Dwadashi) is observed on Ashada Shukla Dwadashi or the next day of Devsayani Ekadashi. In 2026, Vamana Dwadashi date is July 26. Lord Vamana is the fifth avatar of Lord Vishnu and the first incarnation in the Treta Yuga. He is also the first full-human incarnation of Lord Vishnu. […]
Bahuda Yatra or Bahuda Jatra is one of the main events in Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra. It is the return festival of chariots. In 2026, Bahuda Yatra date is July 24. Celebrated on the ninth day from Puri Jagnnath Rath Yatra, Bahuda Yatra concludes the festivities of world famous Puri Ratha Yatra. The chariots of […]
Bonalu Jatara, also known as Mahankali Bonalu Jatara or Mahankali Jathara, is an annual festival celebrated throughout Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh, especially in twin cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad. In 2026, Bonalu dates are: July 19, July 26, 2 August and 9 August. Secunderabad Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu 2026 date is August 2. Ujjaini Mahankali […]
Aadi Amavasai or Aadi Amavasya is the No Moon day in Aadi month (August) as per Tamil calendar. In 2026, Aadi Amavasai date is August 12. Aadi Amavasai is dedicated to forefathers and dead ancestors. Amavasya is considered very auspicious day in Tamil calendar and Aadi Amavasya is highly auspicious. Time of Amavasya July 2026 […]
Madhushravani Tritiya or Madhusravani Vrat is a main ritual observed during Shravani month in North Indian states. In 2026, Madhushravani Tritiya vrat date is August 15. In some places it is also observed for 13 days (begins Shravan Krishna Paksha and ends with Madhushrava Tritiya). Madhusrava Tritiya vrat katha or the stories of this vrata […]
Damodara Dwadashi or Damodar Dwadasi the auspicious day dedicated to Lord Damodara, one of the names of Lord Krishna or Lord Vishnu. Damodar Dwadashi falls on Dwadashi day during Shravan month, next day to Putrada Ekadashi. In 2026, Damodara Dwadashi date is August 24. On the day of Damodara Dwadashi, the fasting observed on Putrada […]
Varahi Devi is one of the Sapta Matrikas, the Seven forms of Mother Goddess. Varahi Katha is mentioned in Devi Mahatmya from Markandeya Purana, Varaha Purana and Matsya Purana. According to the Shumbha-Nishumbha story of the Devi Mahatmya from the Markandeya Purana religious texts, the Matrikas goddesses appears as shaktis (feminine powers) from the bodies […]
Chingam 1, Chingam month 1, first day of Chingam month is the Malayalam New Year Day. In Malayalam calendar, New Year almanac (Kolla varsham) begins on Chingam 1. Chingam 1 2026 date is August 17. Chingam Month 1 marks the transition of Sun to Chingam rasi or Simha rasi (Leo zodiac) from Karkidakam rasi or […]
Sant Dnyaneshwar Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Saint Dnyaneshwar Maharaj of Maharashtra. In 2026, Dnyaneshwar Jayanti date is September 4. It is believed that Sant Dnyaneshwar was born on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in Shravan Month according to Shaka calendar of Maharashtra. After having composed Amrutanubhava, Dnyaneshwar made a pilgrimage to northern India with Namdev […]
Hera Panchami festival is one of the main rituals observed during Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra in Gundicha Temple, Orissa. In 2026, Hera Panchami date is July 18. In 2026, Jagannath Rath Yatra begins on July 16. It is celebrated on Ashada Shukla Panchami, fifth day in bright fortnight of Ashad month in Oriya calendar. Hera […]
Gauri Vrat or Gouri Puja, Molakat Vrat, an auspicious austerity dedicated to Goddess Gowri, is observed for 5 days in Ashad Maas as per Gujarati calendar. In 2026, Gauri Vrat begins on July 25 and ends on July 30. It is mainly observed in Gujarat and Gujarati influenced regions of Maharashtra. Gouri Vrat starts on […]
Ujjain Mahakal Sawari 2026 in Shravan Month at Ujjain Mahakaleshwar Temple… Lord Mahakal is taken out in a procession on every Monday in Shravan Month upto Bhadrapada Amavasya. In 2026, Ujjain Mahakal Sawari dates are – August 3, August 10, August 17 and August 24. The last Sawari before Bhadrapada Amavasya (2 September) is celebrated […]
Balarama Purnima is the auspicious appearance day of Lord Balarama, the elder brother of Lord Sri Krishna. In 2026, Balarama Purnima date is August 28. It is celebrated on Shravana Purnima, the full moon day in Shravana month. Lord Krishna and Balarama are not two different Personalities of Godhead. God is one without a second, […]
Jayaparvati Vrat is observed in Ashada Maas by married women in Gujarat and some Western India parts. In 2026, Jaya Parvati Vrat starts on July 27 and ends on August 1 with Jayaparvati vrat Jagran. Jagran ends at early morning on August 1. Young girls also perform Jayaparvati vrat to get ideal husband. Jayaparvati Vrat […]
Godadevi is believed as the incarnation of Goddess Shakti Devi and was incarnated as a manifestation of Bhudevi. In 2026, Godadevi Jayanti date is August 14. The significance of this festival is that Andal Sri Godai was born in the auspicious day on the advent of Uttara Phalguni star in Adi month in Srivilliputtur in […]
FulKajali Vrat is mainly observed in Gujarati and some other western parts of India. In 2026, Fulkajali Vrat date is August 15. It is observed on third day of Shravan Maas in Gujarati Calendar (Shravan Sud Trij). It is mainly observed by unmarried girls for good husband and great marital life ahead. On this day, […]
Pavitra baras is a special ritual observed by Vaishnava sect of Hindus. In 2026, Pavitra Baras date is August 24. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Dwadasi in Shravan Month. On this day, Lord Sri Krishna or Vishnu is worshipped by offering Pavitra (cotton threads). It is widely observed ritual in Gujarat, some places of […]
Ultorath (Ulta Rathyatra) is the conclusion of Puri Jagannath Rathyatra. In 2026, Ultarath date is July 24. It is the return festival of chariots of Jagannatha, Balabhadra and Subhadra. Celebrated on the ninth day after Puri Jagannath Rathyatra, Ultorath culminates the festivities of world famous Rathjatra. After staying for nine days in Gundicha temple, chariots […]
Mauna Panchami or Maun Panjami vrat is observed during Shravani Mela on Krishna Panchami in Shravan Maas in North India especially in Deoghar Baidyanath temple, Jharkhand. In 2026, Mauna Panchami date is August 3. Lord Shiva is worshipped on Mauna Panchami day and devotees observe fasting and Maun vrat. Maun means quietness or silence. Mauna […]