Annakut Puja is an important ritual to observe on Nutan Varsh (Gujarati New Year) i.e. on Kartik Sud 1, 1st day of Kartik maas in Gujarati calendar. In 2026, Annakut date is November 10. It is the fourth day of Diwali celebrations. In all temples across Gujarat, annakut is offered to the deities. It is […]
Damodara Month – Why Kartika Month called as Damodar Month?
Damodara Month – Why Kartika Month called as Damodar Month? There is a statement in Padma Purana describing the ritualistic function during the month of Karttika (October-November). During this month, in Vrindavana it is the regulative principle to pray daily to Lord Krishna in His Damodara form. The Damodara form refers to Krishna in His childhood when […]
8th day Navratri Puja Muhurat, 18 October 2026
During Ashwin Devi Sharan Navratri, 8th day of Navratri 2026 is on 18 October and in Chaitra Navratri it was March 26. This day marks Devi Ashtami, Durga Ashtami, Mahashtami, Virashtami. But this year due to Shunya Tithi and Tithi Vriddhi, 8th day of Navratri falls on Saptami day. On this day, Maa Mahagauri is […]
Music affects Chakras – Specific instruments & their effect on Chakras
Gurudev, it is said that music affects the chakras. Could you please talk about specific instruments and their effect on the chakras. For this question of a follower, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji explained in below manner.. The drums affect the Mooladhara (the base chakra or the first chakra). The big and small drums, their effect […]
Mahagauri Puja Vidhi | Navratri 8th Day Poojan Vidhi
Mahagauri Puja Vidhi (Procedure of Mahagauri Mata Pooja) with mantras, slokas, stotras and Aarti is given here. Maa Mahagauri Navadurga is worshipped on 8th day of Navratri according to Navadurga method of performing Navratri Durga Pooja. Puja items list.. The puja items required for Mahagauri Pooja are – usual puja material like Haridra churna, kumkum, camphor, rice, kalash, water (gangajal), […]
Aippasi Masam 2026 | Aippasi Month in Tamil Calendar
Aippasi Masam or Aippasi month is seventh month in Tamil Calendar followed in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, and Tamil influenced places in Sri Lanka. Aippasi Masam 2026 starts on 18 October and ends on 16 November. Aippasi month is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Murugan. Skanda Sashti and Deepavali are the important festivals celebrated in […]
Choti Diwali 2026 | Narak Chaturdashi
Choti Diwali, also known as Narak Chaturdashi, is the day before Diwali festival. In 2026, Choti Diwali date is November 8. This festival is considered as Small Diwali as on this day crackers are burst in small scale. All preparations for Diwali are done on Choti Diwali day. Devotees clean their houses and Rangoli designs […]
Sandhi Puja 2026 Timing | Auspicious Muhurat in Durga Puja 2026
Sandhi Puja 2026 timing, Auspicious Muhurat in Durga Puja 2026 are given here. Sandhi Puja or Sandhi Kala puja is an auspicious puja in Navratri or Durga Puja. The 48 minutes of time during the ending of Durga Ashtami and starting of Mahanavami tithi is known as Sandhi Kala or Sandhi Kshan. Sandhi Puja is […]
Gujarati New Year 2026 | Nutan Varsh | Bestu Varsh 2026-2027 in Gujarat
Gujarati New Year or New Year day in Gujarat is celebrated on the day after Diwali. It is referred as Hindu Vikram Samvatsar. Gujarati New Year 2026 date as per Gujarati Panchang is November 10. The year 2026-2027 marks the Vikram Samvat 2083. New Year in Gujarat is also known as Nutan Varsh or Bestu […]
Hanuman Puja during Diwali
Hanuman Puja during Diwali is an auspicious ritual for some communities in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and some other states of North India. In 2026, Diwali Hanuman Puja date is November 7. It is observed on Kali Choudas (Narak Chaturdashi). On Kali Choudas, Kali Puja, Kali Yantra Puja, and Narak Chautdashi Tharpan Puja are also performed. Hanuman […]
Durgashtami Puja Vidhi in PDF (Procedure of Maha Ashtami Vrat)
Durgashtami Puja Vidhi in PDF, Procedure of Maha Ashtami Vrat in PDF format is given here. Durga Ashtami is the eighth day of Navratri Durga Puja. It falls on Ashtami in Shukla Paksha of Ashwin Month. It also marks the third day of five-day Durga Puja in Bengal and many other Eastern parts of India. […]
Govardhan Puja 2026 | Diwali Govardhana Pooja
Govardhan Puja is observed on the fourth day during 5-day Diwali festival. In 2026, Govardhan Puja date is November 10. It is mainly observed in North Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. On this day, Lord Sri Krishna along with cows is worshipped. Govardhana Pooja is celebrated as a commemoration of […]
Durgashtami Alankaram in Vijayawada Temple Navaratri 2026 – 18 October | Durga Devi
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 […]
Durgashtami Significance | Legend of Mahashtami
Durga Ashtami, also known as Mahashtami or Veera Ashtami, is the eighth day of Durga Navratri. Durga Ashtami is very significant as per the Hindu beliefs and the legend associated with Durga Navratri Ashtami. In 2026, Durga Ashtami date is October 18. On Ashwin Krishna Ashtami day, Goddess Bhadrakali, the powerful and fierce form of […]
Durga Ashtami 2026 | Mahashtami Puja, Veerashtami
Durga Ashtami Puja, Durgashtami, Mahashtami, Veerashtami, is the main festival in Durga Navratri Pooja. Durga Ashtami is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Ashtami in Ashwin month or Ashwayuja masam. In 2026, Durga Ashtami date is October 18. Rituals, Customs and Pujas to observe on Durgashtami Goddess Mahagauri is the Navadurga mata to worship on Durgashtami day. Maha […]
8th day of Navratri 2026, 18 October 2026
8th day of Navratri 2026 is March 26 in Chaitra Navratri (Vasant Navratri) & 18 October 2026 in Sharad Durga Navratri. This day marks Durga Ashtami, Maha Ashtami, Veerashtami, Mahanavami, Sandhi Puja. In 2026, 8th day of Navratri is Ashtami Navratri Puja. It also marks the third day of Durga Puja in Bengal, Assam, and […]
Bhai Phota 2026 | Bhai Fota Muhurat | Exact time of Bhai Phota
Bhai Phota, also spelt as Bhai Fota, is celebrated on Dvitiya day or the second day after Kali Puja or Diwali festival in Bengal. In 2026, Bhai Phota date is November 11. Bengalis consider Bhai Phota as one of the prominent festivals. This festival represents the beautiful bond of love and affection between brothers and […]
Bhai Dooj Time 2026 | Auspicious Muhurat
Bhai Dooj Time 2026 on 11 November 2026 – Auspicious Muhurat for Bhai Dooj celebrations is given here.. The second day after Diwali is celebrated as Bhai Dooj or Bhau Beej in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and other North Indian states, and as Bhai Phonta in Bengal and Assam and as Bhai Tika in Nepal. It is celebrated as Yama Dwitiya or […]
Bhagini Hastha Bhojanam 2026
Bhagini Hastha Bhojanam is the 5th and the final day of Deepavali celebrations in Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Bhagini Hastha Bhojanam date is November 11. It is also celebrated in Karnataka and some parts of Tamil Nadu. It falls on Yama Dwitiya, the second day after Diwali. Bhagini means sister and Hasta bhojanam means to […]
Durga Ashtami Puja Vidhi, Procedure with Mantras & Slokas
Durga Ashtami Puja Vidhi, Procedure with Mantras & Slokas is explained here. Durga Ashtami falls on the eighth day of Navratri Durga Puja. Here is the detailed procedure of Durga Ashtami Puja Vidhi… Yaa Devi Sarva Bhuteshu, Vishnumayeti Shabdita Namastasyai, Namastasyai, Namastasyai Namo Namaha || Yaa Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Buddhi Rupena Samsthita Namastasyai, Namastasyai, Namastasyai […]