While the specific observance formally titled Arogya Vrata (or Arogya Saptami) is most famously celebrated in the month of Magha (and occasionally Margashirsha), dedicating a vow to health during the months of Bhadrapada and Ashwin holds massive significance in both Hindu scripture and ancient Ayurvedic medicine. During these two months, fasting for health is not […]
Ganapati Deeksha is a popular Deeksha dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed mainly in Kazipet Swetharkamula Ganapati Temple, Warangal, Telangana. Kanipakam Varasiddhi Vinayakaswamy Temple is the most famous for Ganesha Deeksha. Ardha Mandala Ganapathi Deeksha, Mandala Ganapathi Deeksha, Shodasha Deeksha and Ekadasha Deeksha are the four types of Deeksha dedicated to Lord Ganesha, based on the […]
Bhadrapad maas (Bhadarvi month, Bhadrapad month) is 11th month in Gujarati calendar. In 2026, Bhadrapada Maas begins on September 12 and ends on October 10 with Mahalaya Amavasya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya). Bhadrapad maas is considered inauspicious for Griha pravesh, marriages, engagements, and all other auspicious functions. In Bhadrapad month as per Gujarat panchang Ganesh Chaturthi, […]
How to observe Parivartini Ekadashi, Vrat Vidhi of Parsva Ekadashi, Parivartini Ekadashi puja procedure. Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana, Jal Jilni, Jayanti Ekadashi) falls on 11th day of Bhadrapada Month in Hindu calendar. How to do Parivartini Ekadashi Puja? Clean the puja place and place the idols or images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu. First install […]
Parivartini Ekadashi Vrat Katha, Story of Parivartini Ekadashi Vrat is given here. The legend of Parsva Ekadashi is associated with the Vamana Avatar of Lord Vishnu and the demon Mahabali. Since, Lord Vishnu during Yoganidra of Chaturmas vrat changes his position of sleep from left side to right side, this Ekadashi is also referred to as […]
Jayanti Ekadashi is an auspicious Ekadashi vrat observed in Bhadrapada Month. In 2026, Jayanti Ekadashi date is September 22. Jayanti Ekadashi Vrat Katha, Story of Jayanti Ekadashi Vrat is given here.The legend of Jayanti Ekadashi is associated with the appearance of Vamana Avatar of Lord Vishnu and the demon Mahabali. Since, Lord Vishnu during Yoganidra of Chaturmas vrat changes […]
Bhadrapada masa (Bhadrapada month) is 6th month in Kannada calendar followed in Karnataka. In 2026, Bhadrapada Masa begins on September 12 and ends on October 10 with Mahalaya Amavasya (Sarva Pithru Amavasya). Bhadrapada masa is considered inauspicious for Gruhapravesha, marriages, engagements, and all other auspicious functions. It is considered as Shunya Maasa. In Bhadrapada month […]
Bhadrapad maas (Bhadra mahina, Bhadrapad month) is 6th month Marathi calendar of Maharashtra. In 2026, Bhadrapada Maas begins on September 12 and ends on October 10 with Mahalaya Amavasya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya). Bhadrapad maas is considered inauspicious for Grihapravesh, marriages, engagements, and all other auspicious functions. In Bhadrapad month as per Marathi panchang Ganesh Chaturthi, […]
When to perform Ganesh puja on Ganesha Chaturthi in 2026? Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 puja muhurat or Vinayaka Chavithi puja muhurtham Time is given in this article. Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 date is September 14. On Vinayaka Chavithi day, at or before 11.00 am you should bring the Ganesh idol to home. Ganesh Avahana or Sthapana (installation […]
Saptamatrika Navratri is the 10-day festival to worship Saptamatrakas – Seven Divine mothers. During Sharad Navratri, saptamatrakas along with dwarapalaka devatas are worshipped in Tamil Nadu. In 2026, Saptamatraka Navratri along with Durga Saran Navaratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 20. Brahmi (Brahmani), Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani, Chamundi, Vajreshwari, etc are […]
8 September 2026 is Bhauma Pradosha Puja, Pradosham Shiva Pooja. As it falls on Tuesday (Mangalavara), it is also referred to as Bhauma Pradosha Vrata. It falls on Trayodashi in Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada Month in Hindu calendars followed in North Indian states and in Shravan Month in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Goa and Andhra Pradesh […]
Aja Ekadashi, Ananda Ekadasi, Ananda Ekadashi is observed in Bhadrapada month as per the North Indian Calendar. In 2026, Aja Ekadashi date is September 7. It falls in Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars and in Shravan Month according to Marathi, Telugu, Kannada and Gujarati calendars. 7 September 2026 – […]
7 September 2026 is Annada Ekadashi, Aja Ekadashi, Ananda Ekadasi. It falls on Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Bhadrapada month as per North Indian Hindi calendar & in Shravan month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars. Annada Ekadashi vrat katha or the story of Aja Ekadashi is mentioned in Brahma vaivarta Purana. This vrat […]
The devotees will experience a Double Dhamaka this year with Tirumala gearing up to host Two Brahmotsavams this year due to the Adhika Masa effect. Importance : Adhika Masa happens to be a rare occurrence where in an extra lunar month added to the Hindu calendar roughly once in every three years to sync the […]
Ketu Remedies: Ketu Graha Dosha Astrological Remedies… In Vedic astrology, Ketu represents spirituality, detachment (Moksha), intuition, occult knowledge, and karmic culmination. A well-placed Ketu bestows deep spiritual insights, healing abilities, and liberation from material illusions, while an afflicted or malefic Ketu can lead to emotional detachment, sudden isolation, mysterious health issues, hallucinations, or financial instability. […]
This festival of Utlotsavam is customarily observed on the succeeding day of “Krishna Janmashtami” every year in Tirumala where local youth take part in large numbers in this fun filled religious event. Usually the deities charm the devotees but in this unique fete, it was the turn of the deities of Lord Malayappa Swamy and […]
Rahu Remedies: Rahu Dosha Astrological Remedies.. In Vedic astrology, Rahu represents worldly desires, ambition, illusion (Maya), sudden changes, obsession, and foreign connections. A balanced Rahu can bring rapid success, innovation, and political power, while an afflicted or malefic Rahu (Kaal Sarp Dosha, Grahan Yoga, or Guru Chandal Yoga) often causes intense anxiety, confusion, insomnia, addictions, […]
Gokulashtami 2026 – September 4, Utlotsavam – September 5 in Tirumala Tirupati Temple | Krishna Janmashtami… TTD will observe Gokulashtami Asthanam on September 4, and Utlotsavam on September 5, at Tirumala in view of Sri Krishna Janmastami celebrations. The Gokulashtami Asthanam will be held in the Bangaru Vakili Mukha Mandapam between 8 PM and 10 PM. […]
Shani Remedies: Shani Dosha Astrological Remedies, Saturn Remedies… In Vedic astrology, Saturn (Shani) represents karma, discipline, justice, perseverance, longevity, and hard work. A strong Saturn grants patience, focus, resilience, and lasting authority, while an afflicted Saturn or difficult transit (such as Sade Sati or Dhaiya) can cause delays, chronic fatigue, financial hurdles, anxiety, or feelings […]
Venus Remedies: Shukra Dosha Astrological Remedies.. In Vedic astrology, Venus (Shukra) governs love, marriage, relationships, beauty, art, luxury, wealth, vehicles, and comforts. A strong Venus brings harmony, artistic talent, and material prosperity, while a weak or afflicted Venus can cause relationship discord, financial instability, skin or reproductive health issues, or lack of comforts. Daily Habits […]