Aparajita Devi Puja 2026 is observed on Vijayadashami (Dussehra) during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2026, Aparajita Puja date is October 20. ‘Aparajita’ means the one who is unbeatable. It falls on Dashami in Shukla Paksha Ashwin Month. Aparajitha Devi is not a manifestation of Goddess Durga but a form which symbolizes the victory of the […]
The term “Mahishasura Vadha” refers to the slaying or killing of the demon Mahishasura by the goddess Durga. This event is a significant episode in Hindu mythology and is prominently featured in the Devi Mahatmyam, a sacred text that narrates the stories of the goddess Durga’s battles against various demons. Mahishasura Vadha is featured in […]
Vijayadashami is the final day of Durga Navaratri. On this day Durga Visarjan or Udvasan is performed. There is a popular legend associated with Vijaya Dashami tells us about another ritual ‘Shami Puja. Legend of Vijayadashami and Shami Puja Apart from the story of Lord Ram and Ravan about Vijayadashami, another legend is mentioned in […]
Shami Puja stotram is given in this article. Shami puja is an important ritual to perform on Vijayadashami or Dasara day. Shami tree is worshipped and the leaves of Shami tree are exchanged among each other in some places of India. Shami pooja is known as Banni Puja or Jammi puja in some South Indian […]
एक साहूकार के दो पुत्रियां थी. दोनों पुत्रियां पूर्णिमा का व्रत रखती थी, परन्तु बड़ी पुत्री विधिपूर्वक पूरा व्रत करती थी जबकि छोटी पुत्री अधूरा व्रत ही किया करती थी. परिणामस्वरूप साहूकार के छोटी पुत्री की संतान पैदा होते ही मर जाती थी. उसने पंडितों से अपने संतानों के मरने का कारण पूछा तो उन्होंने […]
Vahana Puja, thanksgiving puja to vahanas or vehicles, is popularly observed on Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra / Dasara). In 2026, it is performed on October 20. As Vijaya Dashami is dedicated to celebrate the victory of good over evil, Ayudha Puja and Vahana Puja are the grand rituals to perform on this day. Vahan or vehicle […]
Durga Visarjan (immersion / Nimajjan) is the concluding event in Durga Navratri puja or Durga Puja. In 2025, Durga Visarjan date is October 20|21. Generally, Durga immersion is performed on Vijaya Dashami day. In Bengal and some other North Indian states, Durga Visarjan 2026 is performed on October 21. But nowadays to prolong the festivities, […]
The Draksharamam temple, located in the town of Draksharamam in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India, is considered one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas, which are sacred shrines dedicated to the goddess Shakti. These peethas are believed to be places where body parts of the goddess Sati fell when Lord Shiva performed […]
Arudrashtami (Madhvashtami, Madhyashtami) is observed during Arudra nakshatra day which falls on Ashtami in Bhadrapad month (Ashwin month in North Indian calendars) and mostly in Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Arudrashtami date is October 3. Lord Shiva is worshipped on this day. Those who are born on Arudra nakshatra and suffering from Graha peeda should perform […]
Shashti Shraddh Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras, 1 October 2026…’Shashti Shraddha Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras’ are chanted during Shashti Shraddha in Mahalaya Paksha – Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Shashti Shraddh date is October 1. 1 October 2026, Thursday, Mahalaya Tharpanam 6/16 – Shashti (Panchami up to 12.37 pm, then Shashti; krithigai up to 6.04 am, then rohini) Parabhava […]
Ashtami Shraddha is the eighth day in Pitru Paksha. It falls on Ashtami tithi in Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapad month in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada Panchangams and in Ashwin month in North Indian Hindi calendars. In 2026, Ashtami Shraddha date is September October 3. It is also known as Arudrashtami when it coincides with […]
Chaturthi Shraddh Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras | 30 September 2026…’Chaturthi Shraddha Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras’ are chanted during Chaturthi Shraddha in Mahalaya Paksha (Pitru Paksha). In 2026, Chaturthi Shraddh date is September 30. Tharpanam 1/2 30 September 2026, Wednesday, Mahalaya Tharpanam 4&5/16 – Chaturthi & Panchami (Chaturthi up to 2.57 pm; then Panchami; apabharani up to 7.38 […]
Kartik Month (Kartik Mahina, Karthika Masam) is the eighth month as per Hindu calendar. In 2026, Kartik Month begins on 27 October to 24 November 2026 as per North Indian Hindi Calendar followed in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar. Kartik Month is the first month in Gujarati calendar and […]
Jammu and Kashmir is known for its breathtaking natural beauty and spiritual significance. The region is dotted with numerous temples, both ancient and modern, that hold great religious and cultural significance. Here are some famous temples in Jammu and Kashmir: 1. Vaishno Devi Temple: Located in the Trikuta Mountains near Katra in the Jammu region, […]
Pitru Paksha is one of the famous rituals observed largely at Morbi Rafaleshwar Mahadev Temple in Gujarat. In 2026, Pitru Paksha begins on September 27 and ends on October 10 with Mahalaya Amavasya. Rafaleshwar Mahadev Temple near Morbi of Gujarat is one of the famous Shiva Temples in Western India. This temple was built by […]
Mata Jogulamba is a form of the Hindu goddess, particularly revered in the Telangana region of India. She is considered one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas, sacred shrines dedicated to the goddess Shakti. The story associated with Jogulamba is as follows: Origin of Jogulamba: Long ago, there was a sage named “Yogeeswara.” He was […]
Simollanghan is a ritual performed on Dasara or Viajaya Dashami day in Maharashtra. Dasara is the final day during Durga Navaratri. In 2026, Simollanghan date is October 20. Simollanghan is crossing the border or frontier of a village or a place. In ancient times, kings used to cross the frontier of their kingdom to fight against their […]
Maha Saptami, Durga Saptami, is the seventh day of Navratri and second day of Durga Puja in Bengal. In 2026, Maha Saptami date is October 17. Kalratri Maa is worshipped as part of Navadurga Puja on this year’s Saptami Navratri Puja. Saraswati Devi Puja is performed in Navadevi Alankarams procedure in South Indian Temples, mainly […]
Mahanavami Upvaas is one of the customary fasting day for those who observe Navratri Vrat. In 2026, Mahanavami Upvaas date is March 27 in Chaitra Navratri and October 19 in Ashwin Sharad Navratri. On Mahanavami Upvaas day in 2026, Astra Puja (Ayudha Puja), Saraswati Poojan, Bhadrakali Avataar, Mata Mahagauri Puja as a part of Navadurga […]
Bharani Mahalaya Shraddh, Maha Bharani Shraddh is an important Shraddh during Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Bharani Mahalaya Shraddh date is September 29. In 2026, this is Tritiya Shraddh. It is the day on which Bharani nakshatram or Bharani asterism falls during Pitru paksha. Bharani Mahalaya Shradh, Hindus offer oblations or pinda daan to dead ancestors. […]