Sita Navami or Janki Navami is the birthday of Goddess Sita, one of the divine incarnations of Goddess Lakshmi. Seeta Navami is observed on Vaishakha Shukla Navami, the ninth day in bright half of Vaisakh month. In 2026, Sita Navami date is April 25. Some communities in South India and North India observe Sita Jayanti […]
Lord Rama is also called as Dharma Paripalana Moorthy, since he ruled the Ayodhya Kingdom by observing strict Dharma. During his period, Dharma was prevailed throughout his kingdom, and all of the people lived a disciplined and an honest life. Lord Rama gave a golden rule for a period of eleven thousand years. Since Lord […]
Vishukani Darshan is the first sighting on Vishu festival and is considered very important. In 2026, Vishu festival date is April 14. Most of the temples will be opened for Vishnukani darshan at very early in the morning and will be continued till late night. Vishukani consists of a ritual arrangement of auspicious items like […]
The Kanikonna flower is a part and parcel of Vishu festival. Behind its origin, there is an interesting legend. Once upon a time, there lived a boy named Unni in a village in south India. With great interest, he used to listen to the stories of Bala Krishna’s pursuits at Ambadi which was told by […]
Vaishakh month or Vaisakh mas or Vaishakha masam is the second month in traditional Hindu calendar (almanac). In 2026, Vaisakh month begins on April 3 and ends on May 1 as per North Indian Hindi calendars. In 2026, Vaishakh month starts on April 18 and ends on May 16 in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi & Gujarati […]
Gudi Padwa, Akshay Tritiya, Vijaya Dashami and Kartik Shukla Padyami are known as Sade Teen Muhurat or 3 and half auspicious muhurat in Hindu Astrology. During these Sade Teen Muhurats, new businesses, gruhapravesh, and new constructions will be started. There will be no bad time for shubh muhurats during these days. Here is the list […]
Akshay Tritiya or Akshaya Trutiya is a festival dedicated to Goddess Laxmi. Lakshmi Puja is the main ritual on the day. As per the ‘Lakshmi Tantram even Lord Kubera, the treasurer of the Gods performs Laxmi Pooja on this auspicious day. Akshay Tritiya is observed on Vaisakh Shukla Tritya (third day of bright fortnight in […]
Akshaya Tritiya Daana – Donations, Charities or giving on Akshaya Tritiya has very significant merits. In Ancient Scriptures, it is mentioned that donating a particular thing on Akshaya Tritiya has some special merit… Here is the list… Jala Daanam (donating water) is for wealth. Shayana Daanam (donating bed – cot and bed sheets) gives all […]
If you have doubt about which work has to be done and which has to be avoided on Akshay Tritiya or Dos and Donts of Akshay Tritiya, then here is a list mentioned about the above. As the rituals, customs and traditions during Akshay Tritiya include Lord Vishnu Puja, observance of fast and charity of food and […]
Akshaya Tritiya or Akha Teej marks Treta Yugadi or the beginning of Treta Yuga, the second Yuga or ages of mankind in the Hinduism. Akshay Tritiya is observed on Vaisakh Shudda Tritiya or the third day in bright fortnight of Vaishakh month. In 2026, Akshay Tritiya date is April 19. Lord Vishnu was incarnated as […]
Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day to perform Kumbha daanam (donating pot and offerings) to the Brahmin. Lakshmi Puja and Gauri puja are also performed. Parashuram Jayanti puja, Chandan Puja to Lord Krishna are also observed on Akshaya Tritiya. Here is a list of stotras, mantras, and prayers to chant on Akshaya Tritiya. Uda kumbha […]
Baisakh Mash or Boishakh Mash or Baishakh Month is the first month in Bengali calendar. Baishakh month 2026 starts on April 15 and ends on May 15. In 2026, it marks the beginning of Bengali Calendar 1433 in West Bengal and Bangladesh. The first day of the month is celebrated as Poila Boishakh or Bengali […]
Vishu is the traditional Malayali New Year festival which would be mostly celebrated in South India, by the Malayalees in a joyful manner. This festival would be celebrated either on 14th or 15th April of every year, and mostly this festival event would takes place during the Tamil New Year Day, and hence Tamil people also used to celebrate […]
Generally each and every human being would think about their life after death? Whether they are rich or poor, good or bad, healthy or unhealthy, that doesn’t matter, but some time or other time, definitely they would think about that, since no one can escape from the hands of the death god, Lord Yama Dharma […]
Significance of Vishu Festival, importance of Vishu in Kerala. Mahatmya of Vishu festival for Malayalees. Vishu is a grand day of feasting. The foods comprises of equal proportions of sweet, salty, bitter and sour items. Feast items comprises a sour mango soup is known as Mampazhappulissery and a bitter preparation of neem is known as […]
Parasuram Jayanti is believed to be the birthday or appearance day of Lord Parashurama. Parashuram is the fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This festival is observed on Akshay Tritiya or the third day in Shukla Paksha during Vaishakh month in many parts of India. Sometimes it also falls on second day of Vaishakh Shukla Paksha, […]
Maharishi Parashara Jayanti is the first appearance day of Parashara Maharshi, who was a Maharishi and the author of many ancients Hindu texts. In 2026, Maharishi Parashara Jayanti date is April 18. According to ancients texts, Maharishi Parashara was born or first appeared on Shukla Paksha Pratipada in Vaishakh Month of North Indian Hindi calendars […]
Amavasya or No Moon day in April 2026 is Vaishakh Amavasya / Chaitra Amavasya in Hindu calendar. Amavasya April 2026 date is 17 April as per Indian Standard Time. Amavasya, 17 April 2026 It is Vaishakh Amavasya Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendar and is Chaitra Amavasya in Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, and Gujarati calendars. Time […]
Surdas, a 14th-century saint-poet, who was known for his devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna. Surdas Jayanti is the birth anniversary of the Sri Krishna Bhakta. In 2026, Surdas Jayanti date is April 21. According to some historians, Surdas was born on Shukla Paksha Panchami in Vaishakh Month in North Indian traditional calendar. Surdas was […]
Gandham Amavasya is celebrated in Simhachalam Varaha Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Gandham Amavasya date is April 17. It falls on Chaitra Amavasya, three days prior to Akshaya Tritiya Chandanotsavam. On Akshaya Tritiya day, Simhachalam Appanna (Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy) blesses devotees with his Nijaroopa (original form) – Nijaroopa Darshanam. On Gandham Amavasya, the […]