Kali vs Tara, Who is Greater?

Kali vs Tara, Who is Greater? In Shakta Tantra and Vedic philosophy, neither Goddess Kali nor Goddess Tara is considered “greater,” as both are supreme, non-different manifestations of the same primordial feminine energy (Adya Shakti) and the first two of the Dasha Mahavidyas (Ten Great Wisdom Goddesses). The Tantraraja Tantra and Todala Tantra explicitly state […]

Moon Remedies: Chandra Dosha Astrological Remedies

Moon Remedies: Chandra Dosha Astrological Remedies.. In Vedic astrology, the Moon (Chandra) governs the mind (Manas), emotions, mother, peace, intuition, and mental stability. A well-placed Moon brings clarity and emotional resilience, while a weak or afflicted Moon (e.g., Kemadruma Yoga, Chandra-Rahu Grahan, or debilitation in Scorpio) can lead to anxiety, mood fluctuations, sleep disturbances, or […]

Sun Remedies: Surya Graha Dosha Astrological Remedies

Surya sun god in golden chariot driven by five white horses with two attendants in a cosmic sky

Sun Remedies: Surya Graha Dosha Astrological Remedies.. In Vedic astrology, the Sun (Surya) represents the soul (Atman), vitality, father, authority, leadership, and self-confidence. A strong Sun brings success and vitality, while a weak or afflicted Sun can cause lack of confidence, health issues (eyes, bones, heart), or strained relations with authority and father figures. Daily […]

Daily Astrological Remedies for Better Life

Daily Astrological Remedies for Better Life… Daily astrological remedies in Vedic tradition focus on simple lifestyle habits, charity, and mindfulness that balance planetary energies without complex rituals. Sun (Surya) — Vitality, Confidence & Career Offer clean water (Arghya) to the rising Sun from a copper vessel every morning. Respect father figures and maintain early morning […]

Devi Mahatmyam Reading Procedure | How to read Devi Saptashati

Goddess Durga Devi

Devi Mahatmyam (Durga Saptashati or Chandi Path) is a powerful text dedicated to Goddess Shakti. The reading procedure of Devi Saptashati is given here in detail version. Many devotees are confused on how to recite this powerful text – on which day, which adhyaya (chapter) needs to be chanted.. In 2026, Navratri begins on October […]

Sthala Purana | History of a Temple, Story of the Origin

Sthala Purana refers to the historical significance and the holiness of the region in which it is situated. Usually, the term “Sthala Purana refers to the history of the temple and it covers the origin and developments of the temple, and about its repairs, maintenance and renovation works etc.” A Sthala Purana offers detailed information […]

16-Days Mahalakshmi Vrata 2026 | Maha Laxmi Puja

Goddess Lakshmi

Mahalakshmi Vrata 2026, 16-days Maha Laxmi Puja 2026. Mahalakshmi Vrat Puja, dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, is observed in Bhadrapad Month. In 2026, Mahalakshmi Vrata begins on September 19 ends on October 3. Mahalakshmi Vrata or Mahalaxmi Vrat Puja an auspicious vrat dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi. It is observed for 16 consecutive days in Bhadrapad month. Mahalakshmi […]

Mata Bhuvaneshwari Jayanti 2026

Bhuvaneshwari Mahavidya

Bhuvaneshwari Jayanti is the appearance day of Bhuvaneshwari Mahavidya, one of the dasa mahavidyas who gives shape to the creation of the world. In 2026, Bhuvaneshwari Jayanti date is September 23. Goddess Parvati is the Sagun roop of Mata Bhuvaneshvari. Her name itself means the ruler of the universe. She is the cosmos personified as Goddess. […]

Yama Mahatmya | Significance of Lord Yamadharmaraja

Whenever the word “YAMA” comes from our mouth, immediately our mind would be filled up with full of fear and most of us are trying to avoid in reciting his name. Lord Yama is one of the best Vedic gods, and he has even got the right to receive the oblation from the fire sacrifices. […]

Why do Divine Avatars differ from each other

WHY DO THE DIVINE AVATARS DIFFER FROM EACH OTHER! Our worshipful divine avatars differ from each other! If we take Lord Narasimha and Parasurama, though they are the two wonderful avatars of Lord Vishnu, yet, Narasimha is worshipped as powerful deity and lot of temples are also dedicated to him, whereas, only a few temples […]

Thora Granthi Pooja on Ananta Chaturdashi Vrata

Ananta Padmanabha swamy

Thora Granthi Pooja is an important puja to be performed during Ananta Chaturdashi Vrata. In 2026, Ananta Chaturdashi Vrata date is September 25. Ananta Vratam has to be observed for 14 consecutive years by married couple for their long and everlasting bond of love and affection. The important ritual of Anant Vrata is tying the Sacred Thread, Anant […]

Pujas in September 2026 in Kanchipuram Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham

The list of Pujas & Events in September 2026 in Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu is given here. September 2026 coincides with Shravana Masam – Bhadrapada Masam in Telugu Panchangam & Kannada, Marathi and Gujarati Calendars, Bhadrapad – Ashwin Months in North Indian Hindi calendars, Avani Masam – Purattasi Masam in Tamil Calendar, Chinga […]

Aspects of Kushmanda Navadurga

Kushmanda is the fourth manifestation of the Goddess Durga in Hinduism, and she is celebrated on the fourth day of the Navaratri festival. Her name is derived from two words: “Ku,” which means “a little,” and “Ushma,” which means “warmth” or “energy.” Kushmanda is often depicted as having eight or ten arms and riding a […]

Bhakti Ganapathi, A form of Lord Ganesha for devotees

Bhakti Ganapati - 2 of 32 Forms of Ganesha

Bhakti Ganapathi is the 3rd form among 32 forms of Lord Ganesha. He is depicted with 4 hands (Chaturbhuja). Bhakti Ganapati is not mentioned in 21 types of Ganesha (Ekavimsathi Ganapathi) and 16 types of Ganesha (Shodasha Ganapati). But Siddha Ganapathi of Shodasha Ganpati and Shukla Ganapathi of Ekavimsati Ganesha have similar aspects to Bhakati […]

Taruna Ganapati, Taruna Ganesha

Taruna Ganapati

Tharuna Ganapathi is the second form of 34 forms of Ganesha. He is the depicted with 8 hands (ashtabhuja). Tharuna Ganapati is not mentioned in 21 types of Ganesha (Ekavimsathi Ganapathi) and 16 types of Ganesha (Shodasha Ganapati). But Raktavarna Ganapathi of Ekavimsathi Ganesha forms has similar aspects to Tharuna Ganesha. Appearance of Tharuna Ganapathi […]

JivitPutrika Vrat 2026 | Jitiya Puja in Bihar

JivitPutrika vrat (Jitiya Puja) is one of the popular festivals of Bihar and Nepal observed in September – October. In 2026, Jivatputrika Vrat date is October 3. Jivatputrika Vrat Paaran date – 4 October 2026 Jitiya Puja Paaran Time on 4 October 2026 Jitiya Nahai Khai – 2 October 202 Khar Jitiya – 3 October […]

Anant Chaturdashi – 25 September 2026, Anantha Vratham

Ananta Sayana Vishnu

25 September 2026 is Ananta Chaturdashi, Anantha Vratham, Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Vratham. Ananta Chaturdashi Vrata is a highly meritorious vrata dedicated to Lord Vishnu’s form of Ananta Padmanbhaswamy, who reclines (sleeps in deep meditation – Yoga nidra). Ananta Vratam has to be observed for 14 consecutive years by married couple for their long and everlasting bond of […]

Sthala Teertha | Sacred Water Ponds in Temples

Sthala Teertha also known as Temple tanks and as Temple Ponds are the sacred water storage areas, which would be mostly situated nearby the temples, and in fact, these Sthala Teerthas are considered to be more sacred than that of its related temples! As per ancient traditions and customs, devotees are supposed to take bath […]

శ్రీ హనుమాన్మహావిద్య | Sri Hanuman Mahavidya

Lord Hanuman

శ్రీ హనుమాన్మహావిద్య | Sri Hanuman Mahavidya ఓం భ॒ద్రం కర్ణే॑భిః శృణు॒యామ॑ దేవాః | భ॒ద్రం ప॑శ్యేమా॒క్షభి॒ర్యజ॑త్రాః | స్థి॒రైరఙ్గై”స్తుష్టు॒వాగ్ంస॑స్త॒నూభి॑: | వ్యశే॑మ దే॒వహి॑త॒o యదాయు॑: | స్వ॒స్తి న॒ ఇన్ద్రో॑ వృ॒ద్ధశ్ర॑వాః | స్వ॒స్తి న॑: పూ॒షా వి॒శ్వవే॑దాః | స్వ॒స్తి న॒స్తార్క్ష్యో॒ అరి॑ష్టనేమిః | స్వ॒స్తి నో॒ బృహ॒స్పతి॑ర్దధాతు || ఓం శాన్తి॒: శాన్తి॒: శాన్తి॑: || ౧ || (తై.ఆ.౩-౦-౦) ఓం తచ్ఛ॒o యోరావృ॑ణీమహే | గా॒తుం య॒జ్ఞాయ॑ | గా॒తుం […]

Gopooja at TTD’s Sri Venkateshwara Goshala on Gokulashtami – 4 September 2026

TTD will conduct Gokulashtami celebrations with devotion and grandeur on September 4, 2026 at Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Shala in Tirupati. A series of spiritual and cultural programmes will be organised to mark the birth of Lord Sri Krishna and promote the values of cow worship and service. Gosamrakshana Shala to Resemble Gokulam The Gosamrakshana Shala […]