Sati Anasuya Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Anasuya, the wide of Atri rishi. In 2026, Sati Anasuya Jayanti date is April 6. It falls on Chaturthi in Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh Month in North Indian Hindi calendar and in Chaitra Month as per Amavasyant panchangas. As Anasuya was very much devoted to her husband, […]
Srimad Bhagavatham in Short | Summary of Bhagavata Purana
SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM IN SHORT FORM The Bhagavata Puraṇa is one of the “Maha” Puranic texts of Hindu literature, with its primary focus on bhakti (devotion) to the incarnations of Vishnu, particularly Krishna. The Sanskrit text comprises twelve skandas (cantos or books) and some 18,000 verses. The Bhagavata includes many stories well known in Hindu tradition, […]
Chandan Yatra 2026 in Puri Jagannath Temple
Chandan Yatra or Chandan Jatra, popularly known as Chandan Mahotsava, is one of the major festivals held at Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha. In 2026, Chandan Yatra date is April 20. Chandan Yatra is celebrated on Akshaya Tritiya day during which the holy rituals for annual Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra are begun. Chandan Mahotsava is continued […]
Chaitra Navratri begins, 19 March 2026
On 19 March 2026, Chaitra Navratri begins. Chaitra Navratri (Vasant Navratri) is one of the big Hindu festivals across the world. As the name suggests, it is celebrated for 9-nights. In 2026, Vasant Navratri begins on March 19 and ends on March 27. Shukla Paksha Pratipada marks the beginning of Navratri. Apart from Kalasha Sthapana […]
Shivashakti Raasa Leela
Shivashakti Raasa Leela.. Similar to Lord Krishna’s Raasalila, the Raasa Leela of Lord Shiva which is known as Sri ShivShakti Rasalila (Expression of divine love by Shiv and Shakti by the way of dancing and hugging each other), is the divine dance performance of Lord Shiva and Shakti, which was performed daily, daily, in Mount […]
Rajapujyam and Avamanam in 2026-2027 | Honor, Dishonor ratio for all rashis in 2026-2027
The table of Rajapujyam and Avamanam (honour and dishonor) signifies how each rashi native will be honoured and dishonoured in particular year. Rajapujyam and Avamanam table is given here for 2026-2027 year (Sri Prabhava nama samvatsaram. The numbers denoted here are from 1 to 7. The table gives for all moon signs here – Mesha […]
Choitro Month 2026 in Bengali Calendar
Choitro month is the 12th and last month in Bengali calendar. In 2026, Choitro Month (Bengali Chaitra month) begins on March 16 and ends on 14 April. This is the final month in Bengali 1432 year. After this month Bengali 1433 year begins on Poila Baisakh (first day of Baisakh month). The major festivals during […]
Varusha Pirappu 2026 | Tamil New Year 2026-2027
Varusha Pirappu 2026, Tamil New Year 2026-2027 marks the beginning of 2026-2027 Tamil year (Parabhava Nama Varuda). Varusha Pirappu, or Puthandu or Chithirai Vishu, is the Tamil New Year celebrated all around the world by Tamil people. In 2026, Varusha Pirappu or Puthandu date is April 14. This is the first day in Tamil month […]
Annamaiah 523rd Death Anniversary in Tirupati (Annamacharya Vardhanthi)
The 523rd death anniversary celebrations of Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya will be observed from 14 March to 21 in 2026, under the auspices of TTD. The celebrations will be organized at Tallapaka Dhyanamandiram, 108-ft Annamacharya Statue at Tallapaka, Narayanagiri Gardens in Tirumala, Annamacharya Kalamandiram, and Mahati Kalakshetram in Tirupati. On March 14 at 6 a.m., Metlotsavam […]
Papamochani Ekadashi 2026
Papamochani Ekadashi is observed on Chaitra Krishna Paksha Ekadashi day in North Indian calendar. In 2026, Papamochani Ekadasi date is March 14-15. Smarta Papamochani Ekadashi – 14 March 2026, Saturday. Vaishnav Papamochani Ekadashi – 15 March 2026, Sunday. This Ekadashi day falls on Falguna Krishna Paksh in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars. This is […]
Kailash Giri Pradakshina | Kailash Manasarovar Yatra Pradakshina
Mount Kailash is a highest peak in the Kailash Range. The mountain is located near Lake Manasarovar and Lake Rakshastal. In Hinduism, it is believed to be the sacred abode of Lord Shiva, who resides there along with Mata Parvati, Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya. We must have to visit this holy Mountain in order to circumambulate (doing Girivalam) it, since, apart from Lord Shiva’s family, […]
Festivals in April 2026 (Chaitra, Vaisakha Months)
Here is the list of Hindu festivals in April 2026. April 2026 coincides with Chaitra month & Vaishakh month in North Indian Hindu calendars and Amavasyant calendars followed as per Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada & Telugu Panchangas. Yamuna Chhath, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Ashtami, Sri Ramanavami, Chithirai Vishu (Puthandu, Tamil New Year), Vishu in Kerala (Malayalam Zodiac […]
Varuni Yog 2026 | Varuni Parva date, Timings in 2026
Varuni Yog (Varuni Parva) is one of the most auspicious muhurats or days as per Hindu Astrology. Starting new ventures and initiation of education and other learning practices on Varuni Parva is considered highly meritorious. Varuni Yog coincides with Shastabhisha Nakshatra. This year it is Maha Varuni Parv. Maha Varuni Parva or Maha Varuni Yoga […]
Kapalikas | Ardent Tantric Devotees of Shiva
The Kapalika tradition was a Tantric form of Shaivism which prevailed in India during 7th Century AD. The word kapala, means “skull”, and kapalika represents the “skull-people”. They are also popularly called as Bhairavas or Kalabhairavas, since they worship Lord Shiva in the form of Lord Kala Bhairava. The Kapalikas used to smear their body with ashes from the cremation grounds, their hair found to […]
Damanaka Ropana Dvadasi 2026
Damanaka Ropana Dvadasi is celebrated in Chaitra Month in almost all ISKCON Temples and other Sri Krishna Temples. In 2026, Damanaka Ropana Dvadasi date is March 30. The following days the following is observed in Jagannath Puri. This festival is celebrated on the thirteenth and fourteenth days of the bright fortnight of Chaitra (April). Deities of […]
Rashi Stotrams, Daily Prayers for each Moon sign natives
Rashi Stotrams is a compilation of prayers for each Moon sign natives. For each rashi of 12 Rashis in Hindu Astrology has different stotrams to recite. The natives of Mesham (Aries), Vrishabham (Taurus), Mithunam (Gemini), Karkatakam (Cancer), Simham (Leo), Kanya (Virgo), Tula (Libra), Vrischikam (Scorpio), Dhanu (Sagittarius), Makaram (Capricorn), Kumbham (Aquarius) and Meenam (Pisces) have […]
Madhukrishna Trayodashi 2026 date | Madhu Krishna Trayodasi
Madhukrishna Trayodashi, Madhu Krishna Trayodasi is an auspicious day observed in Krishna Paksha in Falgun month as per Marathi and Gujarati calendars. In 2026, Madhu Krishna Trayodasi date is March 17. It falls in Chaitra month as per North Indian Hindi calendar. As we know, Trayodashi is the favorite day for Lord Shiva and the […]
Gangaur 2026 | Gangaur festival in Rajasthan, Ganagauri Vrat
Gangaur is a festival of women celebrated during Chaitra Month especially in Rajasthan. Gangaur festival begins on the first day in Chaitra month continues till the fourth day in Shukla Paksha or bright half of Chaitra month. ‘Gan means Lord Shiva and ‘Gauri is Goddess Parvati. In 2026, Gangaur Tritiya date is March 21. Gangaur […]
Jagath Samhara Moorthy | Lord Shiva as Destroyer of Universe
Lord Shiva is also called as Jagath Samhara Moorthy, since he destroys the entire universe during the time of Deluge also called as Mahapralaya. While Lord Brahma takes charge of creation work, Lord Vishnu takes charge of protection work, like wise Lord Shiva takes charge of destruction work, which is also necessary to put up […]
Shani Sadesati for Meena Rashi, First 2 1/2 Years, Viraya Shani
The transit of Shani into Aquarius sign marks the begining of first 2 1/2 Years of Shani Sade Sati for Meena Rasi (Pisces sign). The Aquarius sign belongs to the Shani itself. The Shani becomes too stronger because of the Aquarius gaining Moolatrikona status. The Shani is not a friend nor a enemy to the […]