Girivalam means circumambulation of holy mountains. Among the circumambulation of various mountains, circumambulating the holy Arunachala hills is considered as a holy task, and by doing that, we would get good results in our lives. Arunachala hills are worshipped in the form of Lord Shiva. The Girivalam path is about 14 kilometres, and it takes […]
Kali Tantra
Kali Tantra, importance of Kali Tantra, significance of Kali Tantra, teachings of Kali Tantra, details in Kali Tantra.. The Kali Tantra represents a vast category of esoteric scriptures within the Shaktism tradition, specifically focusing on the worship, philosophy, and ritual systems centered around Goddess Kali. Unlike the Shri Vidya tradition (which prioritizes the gentle, regal […]
Sankashti August 2026 | Sankashtahara Chaturthi
Sankatahara Chaturthi in August 2026 is known as Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi. Sankata Chavithi that falls in Shravan Maas is very auspicious to worship Lord Ganesha. Sankashti 2026 date is August 2, Sunday. It falls on Shravan Krishna Chaturthi in North Indian Hindi calendars whereas in Ashada Masa Krishna Paksha in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu […]
Santhana Ganapathi Pooja | Ganesha Sadhana to beget Children
Santhana Ganapathi Pooja, Santhana Ganapathi Pooja vidhanam, how to do Santhana Ganapathi Pooja? Santhana Ganapathi Pooja is one of the Ganesha Sadhana to beget children. The couple those who are want to beget children can perform this Pooja on Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chavithi) day. Santhana Ganapathi Pooja Procedure Perform ceremonial bath in the early morning on Ganesh […]
Durvashtami 2026 | Durvashtami Vrat
Durvashtami puja or Durvashtami vrata is observed on the eighth day of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapad maas. In 2026, Durvashtami vrata date is September 19. This vrata is mainly dedicated to Durva grass blades. On this day Lord Ganesha and Goddess Parvati (Gauri) are worshipped with Durva grass blades. Devotees also observe fasting or upvaas on […]
Govindaraja Swamy Temple Festivals August 2026, Tirupati
There are series of religious event which are to take place in the month of August 2026 in the famous ancient temple of Lord Sri Govinda Raja Swamy, which happens to be one of the most important sub-shrines under the umbrella of TTD in Tirupati. Several special religious festivals will be observed at the Sri […]
Simha Sankranti 2026 | Simha Sankramana Timings
Simha Sankranti (Simha Sankramana) is the day when Surya Bhagavan transits through or enters into Simha Rashi (Leo) from Karkataka Rashi (Cancer). In 2026, Simha Sankranti date is August 17. Simha Sankranti Punyakalam Timings Simha Sankranti Sankramana Time – 8.04 AM, 17 August 2026 17 August 2026 – Simha Sankranti (Sun enters into Simha Rashi) […]
Pashupatha Homam
The Pashupatha Homam is a sacred fire ritual in Hinduism dedicated to Lord Pashupatinath, an epithet of Lord Shiva. It is named after “Pashupati,” which means “Lord of all creatures,” signifying Lord Shiva’s role as the protector and lord of all beings. This homam is performed with devotion and adherence to Vedic rituals and is […]
Hindu Festivals in August 2026, Auspicious days
This article gives you the list of important Hindu festivals in August 2026. August 2026 corresponds with Shravan month and Bhadrapad maas in North Indian Hindi calendar and Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada and Telugu calendars. Naga Panchami, Varalakshmi Vratham, Rakshabandhan, Upakarma, Sri Krishna Janmashtami and Kajari Teej are the major festivals in the month of August 2025 […]
Simha Sankramana in Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple
Simha Sankramana in Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple is one of the famous celebrations in the Temple of Goddess Parameshwari. Simha Sankramana is the first day of Simha Maasa as per Solar calendar. Month of Simha Masa is celebrated as a Holy month in this temple. Flower pooja is a special pooja in this month. Kateel Durga […]
Quotes of Swami Vivekananda on Mistakes & errors in Life
Here are some quotes of Swami Vivekananda on our mistakes. He says mistakes and errors are the most common things in our life. We need to move on by learning from them. Here are the quotes of Swami Vivekananda.. “Our mistakes have a place here. Go on! Do not look back if you think you […]
Amavasya August 2026 Tharpanam Sankalpam Mantras
Tharpana Sankalpam mantras for Amavasya August 2026 – Amavasya Pitru Tharpana Sankalapa mantras August 2026.. 12 August 2026 is Shravan Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendars, Ashada Amavasya in Amavasyant calendars, Aadi Amavasai in Tamil calendars, Karkidaka Masam Amavasya in Malayalam calendars. Tharpana Sankalpam for Amavasya August 2026 goes like this.. 12 August 2026 Sarva […]
How destiny operates: A discourse on Destiny
Occasions will be numerous when a person has to take crucial decisions requiring sane judgement. His interests may be affected and hence he has to be doubly cautions. It is at this juncture that destiny operates. Those devoted to God will submit to fate’s ways. They will plead to the Almighty to grant them strength […]
Why Varalakshmi Vratham is observed in Shravan Month | Relation between Varalaxmi Puja & Shravan Maas
Why Varalakshmi Vratam is observed in Shravan month? This is the question asked by a visitor. I have searched it in some scriptures. I got the answer, here it is. Shravan month is named after the Janm Nakshatra (birth star) of Lord Vishnu, Shravana Nakshatra. Shravana masam is the most favorite month for Lord Vishnu. […]
Varalakshmi Vratham in Hyderabad Temples
Varalakshmi Vratham is the most auspicious Lakshmi Vratham observed in Shravana Masam by Telugu people. In Hyderabad, there is a list of Temples where Varalakshmi Puja is celebrated with utmost gusto and gaiety. In 2026, Varalakshmi Vratham date is August 21|28. Due to any reason, if its missed, the pooja is performed on September 11. […]
Domain knowledge is very important, a Moral Story
Domain knowledge is very important. This moral story explains about a family’s saga on domain knowledge. There was a family with one kid. One day the mother was out and dad was in charge of the kid who just turned three. Someone had given the kid a little ‘tea set’ as a birthday gift and […]
How do Ito keep body & mind away from lust?
How do Ito keep body & mind away from lust? There are two things to understand for answering this question. One is, it depends on what age you are when you ask this question. I have different answers for different age groups (laughter). If you are a teenager asking this question, I would say that […]
Panjurli Daiva
Panjurli Daiva, Tulunadu Panjurli Daiva, who is Panjurli Daiva? Whose incarnation is Panjurli Daiva? Story of Panjurli Daiva, significance of Panjurli Daiva. Panjurli is believed to be a divine spirit of a male wild boar worshipped mainly by the Tulu speaking people. In Tululand many wild boars used to destroy cultivated crops of farmers and hence […]
Shilpa Shastras | the Science of Shilpa (Sculpting)
Shilpa Shastras (Science of Shilpas) In simple terms, Shilpa Shastras means the combination of arts and crafts. It is an ancient term described in numerous Hindu texts that involves with arts, crafts, their design rules and their principles and standards. Mostly this technique would be used in building big palaces, houses, temples and Mutts. Shilpa Shastras are manuals for […]
Tirumala Festivals in August 2026
Tirumala Festivals in August 2026.. The auspicious Shravana Masam is full of activity with a series of important festivals, birth anniversaries of deities and great saints etc. that will be observed in Tirumala in August 2026. The following are the series of events lined up in the month of August in Tirumala. The details of […]