Tirupati Govindarajaswamy Temple Festivals in May 2026.. Several special festivals will be observed during the month of May at Sri Govindarajaswamy Temple in Tirupati. On May 1, 2026 Ponnakalva Utsavam will be conducted. On May 8 and 15, 2026 (Fridays), procession of Sri Andal Ammavari will be held in the four mada streets at 6 […]
Tarigonda Vengamamba Jayanthi 2026 in Tirumala
Tarigonda Vengamamba Jayanthi 2026 in Tirumala.. The 296th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Matrushri Tarigonda Vengamamba will be held with grandeur on April 29 and 30 in Tirupati and Tarigonda. At Tarigonda: Snapana Tirumanjanam will be performed at 7 am on April 30 at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, followed by Pushpanjali to Vengamamba statue at […]
Keelapatla Konetiraya Swamy Temple Brahmotsavam 2026
Keelapatla Konetiraya Swamy Temple Brahmotsavam 2026… The annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Konetiray Swamy Temple will be celebrated with great devotion and grandeur from April 24 to May 3 at Kilapatla in Gangavaram Mandal of Chittoor district. Prior to the commencement of the festivities, Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam will be performed on April 21. On April 23, […]
Vamana Jayanti 2026 | Vamana Jayanthi
Vamana Jayanti celebrates the birthday or Appearance day of Lord Vamana, the fifth and the dwarf incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In 2026, Vamana Jayanthi is September 23. Vamana Jayanthi is observed on Shukla Dwadashi during Bhadrapada month (August – September). Vamana Stotram is recited during the Vamana Jayanti. Vamana Jayanti is celebrated with utmost devotion […]
Dashamahavidya Jayanti 2026-2027
Dasamahavidya Jayanti are the Jayanti days of Dasamahavidya Goddesses – Mahatara, Matangi, Bagalamukhi, Chinnamastika, Dhumavati, Mahakali, Bhuvaneshwari, Kamala, Tripurabhairavi & Lalita. Tara or Neela Saraswati: Goddess Tara or Goddess Neela Saraswati gives the devotee – the power of speech, the power of destruction of enemies, and salvation. Read more about Tara Mahavidya. Mahatara Jayanti 2026 […]
Kalki Jayanthi 2026 | Kalki Avatara Jayanti
Kalki Jayanthi is the appearance day of Lord Kalki. Lord Kalki is believed as the tenth incarnation of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu. In 2026, Kalki Jayanthi date is August 17, Monday. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Sashti in Shravan Maas. As per Hinduism, Kalki avatar appears at the end of the Kali Yuga. In […]
Narasimha Chaturdashi 2026
Narasimha Chaturdashi, also known as Narasimha Jayanti, is the appearance day or birthday of Lord Narasimha, the half-Lion and half-man incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Narasimha Chaturdashi 2026 date is April 30. Narasimha Chaturdasi is observed on Vaisakha shukla Chaturdashi or fourteenth day in bright half of Vaisakha month. Narasimha Chaturdashi festival is of great significance […]
Why do Temples have Doors?
Why do Temples have Doors?.. Why do temples have doors, when the powerful deities who present inside can’t be able to effectively safeguard themselves? Most of the temples have doors, since gods and goddesses didn’t want to prove the powers before the ordinary humans like us! Even if theft occurs inside the temple, and even […]
Mohini Ekadashi 2026 | Vaishakh Shukla Ekadashi
Mohini Ekadasi is observed on Vaishakh Shukla paksha Ekadashi day, eleventh day in bright fortnight of Vaishakh month. In 2026, Mohini Ekadashi date is April 27. Smarta Ekadashi – 27 April 2026 Vaishnava Ekadashi | Bhagvat Ekadashi | Madhva Ekadashi | Gauna Ekadashi | Sarvesham Ekadashi – 27 April 2026 The time of breaking fast […]
Dasavatara Jayanti 2026-2027 | Jaynatis of Dashavataras, Ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu
Among the avatars of Vishnu, the ten best known are collectively called as the Dasavatara. According to the vernacular language the term means “ten avatars”. In the Garuda Purana (1.86.10″11), this list is proudly included. In the Satya Yuga (Ages in the time cycle described within Hinduism or the first of the four Yugas), the […]
How can I choose ‘Which Mahavidya to Worship in Navratri’
How can I choose which Mahavidya to worship in Navratri.. Choosing which Mahavidya to worship during Navratri is guided by one’s personal life needs, astrological profile, and spiritual goals. The Mahavidyas are invoked for specific boons, solutions to problems, and inner growth, and can be selected based on several criteria including horoscope indications and the nature […]
Jyeshta Month 2026 | Jyeshta Mahina, Jyeshta Masam 2026 dates
Jyeshta month, or Jyeshta maas or Jyeshta masam (May-June-July) is the third month in traditional Hindu lunar calendar. In 2026, Jyeshta Month comes twice as – Shuddha Jyeshta Maas (Nija Jyeshta Maas) and Adhik Jyeshta Maas. In 2026, Jyeshta month (Pratham Jyeshta Maas | Shuddha Jyeshta Month) begins on May 2 and Krishna Paksha ends […]
Mohini Ekadashi Vrat Katha, Story
Mohini Ekadashi is an auspicious Ekadashi Vrata which falls in Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh Month (May) as per all Hindu lunar calendars (Telugu, Kannada, Gujarati, Marathi and other North Indian Hindi calendars). Generally, it falls in Chithirai Masam – Vaigasi Masam in Tamil calendar, Meda Masam – Edava Masam in Malayalam calendar and Baisakh – […]
Rashi-wise Mahavidya Sadhana | Which Mahavidya chooses Your Rashi natives
Rashi-wise Mahavidya Sadhana | Which Mahavidya chooses Your Rashi natives.. Mahavidya Sadhana According to Moon Sign (Rashi) Aligning your sadhana (spiritual practice) with your Vedic Moon sign (Rashi) creates powerful resonance between your mind, emotions, and the divine energy of the Mahavidyas. Each Rashi corresponds to a Mahavidya, chosen based on planetary associations and the spiritual remedies […]
Bagalamukhi Jayanti 2026 | Pitambara Jayanti
Goddess Bhagalamukhi, also spelt as Bagalamukhi Mata or Pitambara Devi, is one of the Dasamahavidya or Mahavidya Goddesses. Bagalamukhi Jayanti or Bhagalamukhi Jayanthi is observed on Vaisakh Shukla Ashtami or the eighth day in bright half of Vaisakh month. In 2026, Bagalamukhi Jayanthi date is April 24. Literally, Bagalamukhi means the Goddess whose face has […]
Lakshminarayan Ekadashi 2026 | Lakshmi Narayan Ekadasi in Odisha
Lakshminarayan Ekadashi is observed on Vaishakh Sud Ekadasi day, the eleventh day in Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month. In 2026, Lakshmi Narayan Ekadasi date is April 27. It is celebrated with utmost gaiety in Puri Jagannath Temple in Orissa. Lakshminarayan Ekadashi is also known as Mohini Ekadasi in other parts of India. The next Ekadasi […]
Mohini Ekadashi Vrata Mahatmya
Mohini Ekadashi is observed during the Shukla Paksha in the month of Chithirai in Tamil calendar and in Vaishakha month in North Indian and other regions calendars. Mohini Ekadasi mahatmyam (importance or significance) was told by Sage Vasista to Lord Sri Ram. Lord Sri Krishna also told the importance of Mohini Ekadasi to Yudhishtira (Dharma raj). […]
Importance of Astrology in Marriage Matching (Choosing Life partner)
How much importance should one give to astrology, particularly when choosing a partner? For this perplexing question raised by a devotee, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living, giving an explanation in his own words…. It is good; you can compare the charts to see how much you naturally match with each other and […]
18 Golden Quotes by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is one of the big personalities in the world. And through his intelligence, simplicity and education, he brought pride to our entire nation. He is loved by everyone, irrespective of age, and he has achieved a lot in the field of astronomy as well as he successful served as the President […]
Yaksheshwar | Shiva’s Yaksheshwara Avatar
The Yaksheshwar avatar was taken by Lord Shiva in order to remove the pride and ego of the Devas after they consumed the divine nectar, Amrit after churning the divine ocean, Parkadal. After the consumption of the divine nectar, the Devas were become very healthier and also attained great powers, and hence, they began to […]