Decoration of deities is a good task. Similar to decorating ourselves and our children, we must have to decorate the divine deities also, based on our financial status. In most of the Hindu temples, the deities would wear rich costumes, costly necklaces and would be adorned with flowers and flower garlands. Among the gods and […]
Sankashti Chaturthi, Ganesha Sankashtahara Chaturthi or Sankat Vinayak Chavithi, is an auspicious day to observe Ganesha puja. In November 2026, Sankashti Chaturthi date is November 27, Friday. This Ganapati vrata is observed on fourth day of Krishna paksha (dark fortnight) in every Hindu month (Krishna Paksha Chaturthi). It falls in Kartik month as per Gujarati, […]
Chinnamastha is a Hindu goddess. She is one of the Mahavidyas and a ferocious form of Parvati Devi. Chinnamastha is a goddess of purity and sexual self-control and gives more energy for married people, and bless them to have good children. She also gives immortality after our death. The goddess helps us for self-realization and […]
Dasha Mahavidyas (ten cosmic personalities of Divine Mother) are worshipped in Navratri. What are these and what significance do they have in our daily lives? Yes, ten Mahavidyas are there. I also don’t know the complete thing about them. Whatever Vidya (knowledge) we study and understand with our intellect is limited. What we get through silence […]
Sathya Saibaba Jayanti is celebrated with utmost fervor and devotion in Puttaparthi, Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. Sathyasai’s birth anniversary in 2026 (November 23) is the Sixteenth Jayanti after his Maha Samadhi. Born on 23 November 1926, Sathyasai claimed himself and believed as the reincarnation of Shirdi Saibaba. Sathyasai passed away and reached the heavenly […]
Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, also known as Maha Kala Bhairava Jayanthi or Kala Bhairava Ashtami, is believed to be the appearance day of Lord Kaal Bhairav, the fierce form of Lord Shiva. In 2026, Kaal Bhairav Jayanti date is December 1. It is celebrated on eighth day after Kartik Purnima. Kalabhairava Ashtami falls in Margashirsha month […]
Jwalathoranam (Jwala Thoranotsavam) is a ritual observed on Kartika Purnima. In 2026, Jwalathoranam date is November 24. It is mainly celebrated in Lord Shiva Temples across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and some parts of Karnataka. Two big wooden logs are erected and another log is placed upon them horizontally as a ‘Thoran’. The horizontally placed log […]
Paitha Mahakruchcha Vratam is a five-day vratham observed in Karthika Krishna Paksham in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. In 2026, Paitha Mahakruchcha vratham begins on November 30 and ends on December 4. Usually, this vrata starts on Kartika Krishna Saptami and ends on Kartika Krishna Ekadashi (Utpanna Ekadasi / Utpatti Ekadasi). During the vrata, Lord […]
How Karma works for young kids that die painfully, or babies who die in the mother’s womb? You know, karma is unfathomable. It is very deep, like measuring the depth of an ocean. Which karma, where, what? It is all simply too big to explain, but it is the cause for any action. No event […]
The spiritual values and traditions of Hinduism which are valid even today require to explained correctly to youngsters who are eager to uphold the Law of virtue. They raise many doubts which need to be answered with clarity. There are no proper relies except for general statement which say that the scriptures direct them to […]
21 November 2026 is Tulsi Vivah, Chilku Dwadashi, Devutthana Dwadasi, Garuda Dwadasi, Yogini Dwadasi. It is the second day of Bhishma Panchak Vrat. Chilku Dwadasi falls on 12th day of Shukla Paksha in Kartik Month as per all Indian Hindu calendars. It falls in Karthigai Masam in Tamil calendar, Vrischika Masam in Malayalam calendar and […]
Prabodhini Ekadashi, also known as Bodhini Ekadasi, is observed on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi. In 2026, Prabodhini Ekadashi date is November 20. It is also called as Dev Utthana Ekadashi. It is believed that on this day, Lord Vishnu wakes up from his Yoga Nidra (cosmic sleep). 20 November 2026 – Smarta Prabhodini Ekadashi, Vaishnava, Bhagvat […]
भोजन ग्रहण करने के कुछ नियम है पांच अंगो ( दो हाथ , २ पैर , मुख ) को अच्छी तरह से धो कर ही भोजन करे। गीले पैरों खाने से आयु में वृद्धि होती है। प्रातः और सायं ही भोजन का विधान है। पूर्व और उत्तर दिशा की ओर मुह करके ही खाना चाहिए। […]
Why was Spiritually Wealthy India invaded under the British Rule for centuries? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder of Art of Living, explained it with details during a Satsang with his disciples. Yes, the wheel of change takes over. When autumn comes, the leaves change colour and in winter the leaves drop from the trees, […]
पौराणिक 24 श्राप जानिए पौराणिक काल के 24 चर्चित श्राप और उनके पीछे की कहानी हिन्दू पौराणिक ग्रंथो में अनेको अनेक श्रापों का वर्णन मिलता है। हर श्राप के पीछे कोई न कोई कहानी जरूर मिलती है। आज हम आपको हिन्दू धर्म ग्रंथो में उल्लेखित 24 ऐसे ही प्रसिद्ध श्राप और उनके पीछे की कहानी […]
The holy month of Karthika in November takes the privilege to observe the Varsha Tirunakshatrotsavams of famous Sri Vaishnava Saints and some of the Alwars, who dedicated their lives in the service of Lord Venkateswara including the Divine Commander in chief Viswaksena. Every day is a festival day in the abode of Lord Venkateswara in […]
Karthika Masam Pujas at Kapilateertham Kapileshwara Swamy Temple in 2026.. TTD TO CONDUCT KARTHIKA MASA HOMAMS AT SRI KAPILESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE FROM NOVEMBER 10. నవంబరు 10 నుంచి డిసెంబరు 8వ తేదీ వరకు శ్రీకపిలేశ్వరాలయంలో కార్తీకమాస విశేష పూజ హోమ మహోత్సవాలు. TTD will conduct month-long Karthika Masa special pujas and homams at Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple, Tirupati, from November […]
Nagula Chavithi or Nag Chaturthi is one of the Telugu regional festivals of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is celebrated on the fourth day after Deepavali. In 2026, Nagula Chavithi date is November 13. It falls in Karthika masam as per Telugu calendar. On this day, devotees worship Naga Devata (Serpent God). Nagula Chavithi is a […]
Chiluku Dwadashi (Ksheerabdi Dwadashi or Yogini Dwadashi) is the day to worship Tulsi and Damodar (Lord Vishnu). In 2026, Chiluku Dwadashi date is November 21. Chilku Dwadasi is observed on Dwadashi, the next day of Prabhodhini Ekadashi, in bright half of Karthik month. On this day, devotees celebrate the marriage of Tulsi and Damodar. Tulsi Saligram […]
Kartik Purnima (Tripuri Poornima, Tripurari Purnima) is the Full Moon and auspicious day in Kartik month. In 2026, Kartik Purnima date is November 24. Kartik Purnima day marks the end of Kartik month as per the calendars of North India but in other calendars it is the 15th day in Kartik maas. During Kartik Purnima, […]