Maa Shailaputri Havan | Navratri Homam to get Own House, Mental Peace…. Maa Shailaputri Havan is traditionally performed on the first day of Navratri (Pratipada) to invoke stability, strength, devotion, and spiritual grounding. In 2026, Maa Shailaputri Havan date is October 11, Sunday. Core Mantras for Ahuti (Offerings) Each offering (ahuti) of havan samagri, ghee, […]
Dampatya Ashtami vrat is observed on eighth day in dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) of Kartik Month in North Indian Hindi calendars. In 2026, Dampatya Ashtami vrat date is November 1. It coincides with Krishna Paksha Ashtami of Ashwin Month as per Marathi, Telugu, Kannada & Gujarati calendars. The main purpose of Dampatya Ashtami vrat is […]
Karashtami Vrat is an auspicious puja austerity which marks the beginning of Diwali festivities in Maharashtra. In 2026, Karashtami date is November 1. It is observed on 8th day in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin Month as per Marathi Calendar (Kartik month in North India). Bhaldevi Puja is the main ritual on Karashtami. People prepare special sweet […]
Rama Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day in Krishna Paksha during Kartik month as per North Indian calendars. In 2026, Rama Ekadashi date is November 5. As per Gujarati, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka calendars, Rama Ekadasi falls on Ashwayuja Krishna Paksha Ekadashi. Rama Ekadasi Vrat Katha or the legend and the significance of this […]
अहोई अष्टमी का व्रत सन्तान की उन्नति, प्रगति और दीर्घायु के लिए होता है| यह व्रत कार्तिक कृष्ण पक्ष की अष्टमी को किया जाता है| दीपावली के ठीक एक हफ्ते पहले पड़ती है l अहोई अष्टमी का व्रत विधि व्रत करने वाली स्त्री को इस दिन उपवास रखना चाहिए| सायं काल दीवार पर अष्ट कोष्ठक की […]
Poomala Bhagavathy also known as Aryapoomala or Aryappunkani is a female deity worshipped in some parts in Kerala. Poomala is worshiped mainly by the Thiyya community people. The main temples of this deity is situated in Kannur and Kasaragod districts. According to the legend, Poomala Devi was enjoying the heavenly garden with her friends. she […]
Ahoi Ashtami is dedicated to worship Ahoi Bhagwati or Ahoi Mata. Ahoi Ashtami is observed on Kartik Krishna Ashtami. This festival is observed mainly in North India. Ahoi Ashtami 2026 date is November 1. The puja procedure and rituals of Ahoi Mata Puja on Ahoi Ashtami may differ from region to region but the general procedure […]
Rama Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi, Procedure – here is Rama Ekadashi pooja vidhanam… Rama Ekadashi is observed on Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Kartik Month (Purnimant calendars) / Ashwin Month (Amavasyant calendars). How to do Rama Ekadashi Puja? Clean the puja place and place the idols or images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu. First install Haridra […]
Rama Ekadashi Vrat Katha, story of Rama Ekadashi Vrat. What is the legend of Rama Ekadashi? Rama Ekadashi Vrat Katha is associated with King Muchakunda, her daughter Chandrabhaaga. Yudhishthira Maharaj once asked Lord Krishna to impart him real knowledge about “Ekadashi”, which actually falls on the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Kartik […]
Karva Chauth or Karaka Chaturthi is the important festival observed in North Indian states. In 2026, Karva Chauth date is October 29. It is a major fast for married women and those who want to get married soon. They offer prayers seeking long life of their husbands and marital bliss. Kava Chauth falls on the […]
Karthika Somavaram Vratham (Mondays in Karthik Month) are highly auspicious as per Telugu panchangam and Kannada calendar. In 2026, Karthika Somavaram vratham dates are: November 16, November 23, November 30 and December 7. Koti Somavaram in 2026 is – 16 November, Monday. In some areas, any day of Saptami which coincides with Shravana Nakshatra, before […]
Here are precise Sanskrit mantras traditionally used for Chandra Darshan, grouped by purpose, with clean Devanagari text and standard variants for practice. Moola Mantram & Beeja Mantram ॐ सोम सोमाय नमः — Chandra moola mantra for japa during darshan and arghya. ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्राय नमः — Common beeja-mantra form for Chandra shanti and vrata […]
Hans Yoga in Horoscope, Hamsa Yogam in Vedic Astrology, Planetary combinations for Hans Yoga. Is it Good or Bad to have Hans Yoga in Horoscope? Hans Yoga is said to be one of the most auspicious Yogas according to Vedic Astrology. This is formed due to the favourable position of Jupiter in the birth chart. […]
For 19 October 2026, Mahanavami Alankaram in Vijayawada Temple for Navaratri is – Mahishasuramardhini Devi. It is the 9th day Alankaram in Vijayawada Dasara Navaratri. During Dasara Sharan Navaratri of Kanakadurga Temple, each day one of the forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped. Mahishasuramardini Devi is the most ferocious of the nine forms of the […]
For 18 October 2026, Durgashtami Alankaram in Vijayawada Temple Navaratri is – Durga Devi. It is the 8th day Alankaram in Vijayawada Dasara Navaratri 2026, 18 October – Durgashtami. During Dasara Sharan Navaratri of Kanakadurga Temple, each day one of the forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped. On ninth day this year, Kanakadurga Mata is decorated in the forms […]
Sri Mahalakshmi Devi the 7th day Alankarams in Vijayawada Dasara Navaratri 2026, 17 October. During Dasara Sharan Navaratri of Kanakadurga Temple, each day one of the forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped. Kanakadurga Mata is decorated in the form of Sri Mahalakshmi Devi and worshipped. This Shashti Navratri falls on Ashwayuja Shukla Paksha Shashti tithi. […]
Saraswati Devi is the 6th day Alankaram in Vijayawada Dasara Navaratri 2026, 16 October – Maha Shashti. During Dasara Sharan Navaratri of Kanakadurga Temple, each day one of the forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped. On Sixth day this year, Kanakadurga Mata is decorated in the form of Sri Saraswati Devi and worshipped. This Shashti […]
Lalitatripura Sundari Devi is the 5th day Alankaram in Vijayawada Dasara Navaratri 2026, 15 October. During Dasara Sharan Navaratri of Kanakadurga Temple, each day one of the forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped. Kanakadurga Mata is decorated in the form of Sri Lalitatripura Sundari Devi and worshipped. This Panchami Navratri falls on Ashwayuja Shukla Paksha […]
Sri Mahachandi Devi is the 4th day Alankarams in Vijayawada Dasara Navaratri 2026, 14 October. During Dasara Sharan Navaratri of Kanakadurga Temple, each day one of the forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped. On fourth day this year, Kanakadurga Mata is decorated in the form of Sri Mahachandi Devi and worshipped. This Chaturthi Navratri falls […]
Sri Annapurna Devi is the 3rd day Alankaram in Vijayawada Dasara Navaratri 2026, October 13. During Dasara Sharan Navaratri of Kanakadurga Temple, each day one of the forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped. Kanakadurga Mata is decorated in the form of Sri Annapurna Devi and worshipped. This Tritiya Navratri falls on Ashwayuja Shukla Paksha Tritiya […]