What is the importance of Karthika Deepotsava, Deeparadhana in Kartik Month? The glories of Deeparadhana in Kartik Month are explained here… When one offers a lamp during the month of Kartika, his sins in many thousands and millions of births perish in half an eyeblink. Offering a lamp during the month of Kartika is very […]
October 12, 2026 is Chandra Darshan (Ashwin Month Chandra Darshanam). It falls in Ashwin Month (Ashwayuja Masam) as per all the calendar followed in North India, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. And it falls in Aippasi Masam of Tamil calendar, Thulam Month of Malayalam calendar and Kartik Month of Bengali Panjika and Kartik Month in Nepali […]
Sankashti Chaturthi is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Lord Ganesha which is observed on Chaturthi in Krishna Paksha in each month of Hindu calendar. In October 2026, Sankashti Chaturthi date is October 29, Thursday. This Sankashti of 29 October falls in Kartik Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars and in Ashwin Month as per […]
The Brihadeeswarar Temple, also known as the Brihadeshwara Temple or simply the Big Temple, is one of the most magnificent and historically significant temples in India. It is located in the city of Thanjavur (formerly known as Tanjore) in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Here are some key details and highlights of the […]
Bada Ekadashi is an auspicious day observed in Puri Jagannath Temple. In 2026, Bada Ekadashi date is November 21. It falls in Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Kartik Month as per Odisha calendar. This Ekadashi is also known as Hari Utthapana Ekadashi, Prabodhini Ekadashi, Haribodhini Ekadashi, Devutthana Ekadashi, Garuda Ekadashi, Yogini Ekadashi, Tulsi Ekadashi, Kartik Ekadashi, etc.. […]
Bhishma Panchak Vrat, also known as bheeshma panchakam, is a 5-day vow or observance dedicated to Bhishma. In 2026, Bhishma Panchak vrat starts on November 20 and ends on November 24. Usually, it begins on Utthana Ekadasi or Prabhodini and ends on Kartik Purnima day. During these five festive days in Kartik month, devotees worship Lord […]
Vasubaras or Vasu Baaras marks the beginning of Diwali festival in Maharashtra. In 2026, Vasubaras date is November 5. It is celebrated as Vaag Baaras in Gujarat. This festival is celebrated in honor of cows. The thithi to celebrate Vasubaras is Krishna Paksha Dwadashi in Ashwin month. This day is also known as Govatsa Dwadasi […]
Kalasha Sthapana time in Navratri 2026, 11 October, Best muhurat for Navratri Ghatasthapana 2026. Navratri Ghatasthapana Muhurat on 11 October 2026. Chogadiya, Gulikai Kalam, Amrit Kalam, Abhijit Lagnam, etc. Kalasha Sthapana or Ghatasthapana is invoking Goddess Durga for Navratri puja. For this, devotees should follow the best muhurat or auspicious time. Chaitra Navratri begins on […]
Labh Pancham (Laakheni Panchami, Saubhagya Panchami) is the final day of Diwali festival. In 2026, Labh Pancham date is November 14. It is observed on Panchami, fifth day during Kartik month. Labh Pancham is considered as an auspicious day to perform or start business activities. On this day, businessmen open their accounts after performing Lakshmi […]
The Kalika Purana is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, a genre of ancient Indian texts that contain mythological, religious, and historical narratives. It is primarily dedicated to the goddess Kali, a fierce and powerful form of the Divine Mother in Hinduism. The Kalika Purana focuses on the worship, legends, and rituals associated with Goddess Kali. […]
Kartik Snan or Karthika Snanam is an auspicious bath ritual observed in holy rivers during Kartik month. In 2026, Kartik Snan dates – starts on October 26 and ends on November 24 in North Indian Hindi calendars. As per Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada calendars, Kartik Snan 2026 begins on November 10 and ends on December […]
Tulsi Vivah is an auspicious ritual observed in Kartik month. In 2025, Tulsi Vivah date on Chilku Dwadashi is – November 21. Tulsi Vivah on Prabodini Ekadashi is observed on 20 November, Ksheerabdi Dwadashi on November 21 and Tulsi Vivah on Kartik Purnima is observed on November 24. Generally, Tulsi Vivah is observed on Chilku […]
Here are the auspicious timings for Kojagari Lakshmi Puja 2026 on October 25. The best muhurat for any Lakshmi Pujan is Nishita Kaala (midnight). As Kojagari mainly associated with Jagran (Vigil), Nishita Kaala Lakshmi Pujan is even more meritorious and considered very important. Special Auspicious Timings on Sharad Purnima, 25 October 2026 Amrita Kalam: 5.05 […]
Ashwayuja masam, Ashwayuja month, is 7th month in Telugu Panchangam of Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Ashwayuja masam starts on October 11 and ends on November 9. Durga Saran Navaratri, Aswayuja Purnima, and Deepavali are the important festivals in Aswayuja masam in Telugu calendar. Telugu Ashwayuja masam starts with Sharada Navaratri Kalasha Sthapana and ends with […]
Kedara Gauri Vrata or Kedareshwara Gowri Vratham is an observance to perform on Deepavali Amavasya. Usually, on the day of Kedara Vratam, married women or married couple worships Kedareshwara, Lord Shiva. Kedareshwara is another name of Lord Shiva. In 2026, Deepavali Amavasya date is November 8. In some places, Kedara Gauri Vratam is observed from […]
“Vana Durga” or “Vanadurga” is a manifestation of the Hindu goddess Durga, who is revered as the Divine Mother and the embodiment of divine feminine power. The term “Vana Durga” is often associated with Durga’s role as a protector of forests, wilderness, and natural landscapes. Here are some key aspects and associations related to Vana […]
Valmiki Jayanti (Maharshi Valmeeki Jayanthi) is observed on Ashwin Purnima, Full Moon day in Ashwin month. In 2026, Valmiki Jayanti date is October 26. Valmiki is the ‘Adikavi – which means the first divine poet. Shri Valmiki is the author of the great epic Ramayana. Valmiki is the creator of Sloka (verse from) in which […]
Ahoi Ashtami is observed on the eighth day in Kartik month in North India. Ahoi Ashtami 2026 date is November 1 in India. This vrata is observed by mothers for the wellbeing of their children. Ahoi Ashtami is very similar to Karva Chauth fast observed on Kartik Chaturthi. Ahoi Ashtami puja procedure and rituals of […]
Atla Tadde, a regional festival of Andhra Pradesh, is observed on the third day after Ashwayuja Pournami, Ashwayuja Ashukla Thadiya. In 2026, Atla Thadde date is October 28. This festival is a Telugu equivalent of Karva Chauth, a prominent festival of North India. This vratam is mainly performed by married women for their marital bliss […]
Kartika Somavara Vratam is one of the pujas to observe on Mondays in Karthik month. In 2026, Kartik Somvar Vrata auspicious days are – November 2, November 9, November 16 and November 23 as per North Indian Hindi calendars. As per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars, the dates of Kartika Somavara Vratham in 2026 […]