Lingodbhava Kalam is the auspicious time for Maha Shivaratri Shiva Puja. In 2026, Maha Shivaratri Lingodbhava Kalam Time will be on 15 February 2026 midnight, Sunday midnight (the early hours of 16 February according to Gregorian / English calendar). Maha Shivratri or Shivaratri is the most revered night dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shivalinga puja is […]
Maha Shivratri or Shivaratri is the most revered night dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shivalinga puja is highly meritorious ritual during Shivratri. In 2026, Maha Shivaratri is on February 15th night for South India and North India. Nishita Kala is the most perfect time to observe Shiva Pooja. On MahaShivaratri 2026 (15 February 2026), Mahalingodbhava kala […]
Shivaratri is observed on Magha Shukla Chaturdashi, the fourteenth day in Magha masam. In 2026, Mahashivaratri date is February 15. Shivaratri is celebrated in a grand manner in all Jyothirlingas in India. Among the 12 prominent abodes of Lord Shiva (Dwadasha Jyothirlingas), Srisailam is the most significant Shiva Shakti kshetram which is also known as […]
Why should devotees be awake during Shivaratri? Is there any particular reason for us to be awake on Mahashivaratri night? Many devotees of Shiva perceive the Maha-Shrivarathi Festival, followed by rituals with honesty and affection. Throughout the day, the Lord Shiva devotees refrain from consuming food and they break their fast in the early morning, […]
Shiva Kalyanam, Shiva Parvati Kalyanam is the marriage ceremony of divine couple, Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati. Shiva Kalyanam is celebrated during Shivaratri. Usually, Shiva Kalyanam is performed on the day after Shivaratri. As per the Hindu legends, Lord Vishnu performed Kanya Daanam of Parvati to Lord Shiva, Lord Brahma was the Yagna […]
Jagran or Jagaran is the major aspect of Shivaratri Vrat. Jagran is awaking the whole day and night during Shivaratri. What is the significance and spiritual importance of Shivaratri Jagarana? As per the Shiva Puranam and Linga Puranam, ‘Lingodhbhavam, the emergence of Lord Shiva from the base like structure. To watch the auspicious event in […]
How to do Shivaratri Puja? Is there any simple method of Shivaratri puja procedure? Hindupad has got many queries regarding Shivaratri Puja procedure. Shivaratri is the biggest festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. MahaShivratri is observed on Chaturdashi in Magh month or Falgun month as per various traditional Hindu Calendars. Maha Shivaratri 2026 date is February […]
Herath (Shivaratri) is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Kashmiri Pundits on Trayodashi or the thirteenth of the dark half of the Phalguna month (February–March) and not on chaturdashi or the fourteenth as in the rest of the country. In 2026, Herath date is February 15. The reason for it is that this […]
Shivaratri is a major festival at Vemulawada Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Shivaratri date is February 15 and the Shivratri Jathara will be celebrated on February 14, February 15 and February 16. Shivaratri Jatara or a fair is celebrated here in this temple for 3 days, starting on the […]
Shivaratri puja is one of the auspicious Hindu rituals to perform on Mahashivratri. There are some simple Shiva Mantras or stotras or prayers to chant during Shivaratri puja procedure. It is to note that Mahashivaratri 2026 date is February 15. Bilvashtakam, Lingshtakam, Shiva Astakam, Shiva Panchakshari mantram, Shiva Chalisa, Shiva Aarti, Shiva Sahasranama stotram are […]
The devotees of Shiva perform various religious activities such as Rudraabhishekam (an activity where the devotees pour 108 urns of water and other liquids on the lingam) while reciting the phrases from the holy texts and worshipping with Bilva Patra (a type of leaf). Another aspect of Mahashivratri is that devotees after fasting for the […]
Sankalpa means taking our consciousness to the universe, to the infinite; and then bringing the mind to the present moment, and making a wish for something that you long for in your mind. That is what Sankalpa is. In taking Sankalpa, you keep something and then you pray for something. All the Yagnas and Poojas start with the […]
Fasting in the auspicious day of Shivaratri would be done by the devotees towards seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva. Throughout India, many devotees observe the Shivaratri fast. They used to visit the Shiva temples and worship the Shivalinga and perform abhishekham and deeparadhana to the holy god. They wound meditate and observe fast throughout […]
Though we have might have read about lot of popular characters in Mahabharata, like the Pandavas, Krishna, Kauravas, Bhishma and Drona, yet the details about the great Bahlika Raja is mentioned only in a short manner. Bahlika Raja is considered to be the next birth of the great Bhakta Prahalada. Spiritual Writers can also publish […]
Sun Saturn Conjunction in various houses, Ravi Shani in same house, effects of Sun Saturn conjunction in various houses are explained here. When Sun and Saturn are together, they do not quarell. Whenever Mercury adds poison and causes conflict, the effect of Sun will prevail and Saturn will become doubtful. Whenever effect of Sun or Saturn gets afflicted, […]
March 2026 is a month of Hindu festivals. There is a huge list of festivals and auspicious days to celebrate in March 2026. This month coincides with Falgun month & Chaitra month. March 2026 coincides with Phalgun Mahina and Chaitra Mahina in North Indian Hindu calendars & other Amavasyant calendars followed as per Marathi, Gujarati, […]
Most of us would be aware about the details of Lord Muruga only till the time of his killing of the Demon Surapadman. We knew that Lord Muruga has married Ma Valli and Ma Devasena, and both of them were become his beloved consorts. Apart from the war waged with the demon Surapadman, Lord Muruga […]
Rang Teras is a popular festival celebrated in North India on 13th day of Chaitra Month. It is celebrated with utmost fervor in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, etc. In 2026, Rang Teras date is March 16. It is also celebrated in Sri Krishna Temples all around North India and ISKCON […]
New Dhwajasthambha Samprokshana at Tarigonda Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple .. The New Dhwajasthambha Samprokshana Mahotsavams will be conducted in a grand manner from February 13 to 15, 2026 at the renowned pilgrimage centre Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, located at Tarigonda in Gurramkonda Mandal of Annamayya District. As part of the three-day religious event, various […]
Kamadhenu also known as Surabhi is a divine goddess known in Hinduism as Gomatha. Kamadhenu is the heavenly cow. She gives good health, wealth, happiness and all sorts of benefits in our life. Kamadhenu is not worshipped as a deity, and there are no temples dedicated to her. But she is worshipped as the divine cow and hindu’s would […]