Tirumala VIP Break Darshans Cancellation dates July 2026, August 2026, September 2026.. In view of various festivals and religious events scheduled at the Srivari Temple, VIP Break Darshans will remain cancelled on the following dates from July upto September 30, 2026. Date and Reason for Cancellation: – July 14: Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam. – July 17: […]
Anant Chaturdashi 2026 | Anantha Chaturdashi Vrata
Anant Chaturdashi (Anantha Chaturdashi Vrata) is an auspicious vrata observed in Bhadrapada Month in Hindu calendar. In 2026, Anant Chaturdashi date is September 25. Anant Chaturdashi is also known as the Visarjan day of Lord Ganesh. During Ganesh Navratri mahotsav, Lord Ganpati is worshipped for 10 days and on the day of Ananta Chaturthi Visarjan is […]
Will World End in 2029?
The idea that the world will end in 2029! Is world going to end in 2029? Are there any scientific evidences and astrological predictions to support the claim…? With additional observations, astronomers were able to constrain the orbit of Apophis and determine it wouldn’t hit in 2029. Changes in the orbit after its close pass […]
If everything created by God, then who has created God?
If everything has been created by God, then who has created him (God)? To this dobt, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living giving explanation in his own words.. Who told you that everything was created by God? Why are stuck with the concepts of creation and destruction? What is there is there. There […]
Mela Manasadevi 2026
Mela Manasadevi is Navratri Mela organised at Manasa Devi Temple, Panchkula in Haryana during Chaitra Month and Ashwin Month. Mela Manasadevi October 2026 – Ashwin Navratri Mela – October 11 to October 20. Ashtami – October 19, 2026. Mela Manasadevi April 2027 – Vasant Navratri Mela – April 7 to 15 April. Ashtami – April […]
Aksharabhyasam in Koothanur Saraswathi Temple
Vidyarambham also referred to as Aksharabhyasam is a Hindu initiation ceremony that is performed before a child begins their formal education. This ritual is dedicated to the goddess of learning, Saraswathi. It is popularly observed mainly in Tamil Nadu, Koothanur Saraswathi Devi Temple. The ceremony of Vidyarambham derives its name from the Sanskrit terms Vidya meaning […]
Karkadika Vavu Bali 2026 | Karkidaka Vavubali in Kerala
Karkadika Vavubali or Karkidaka Vavu Bali is an important ritual performed in Kerala to pay honor to forefathers or dead ancestors. In 2026, Karkidaka Vavubali date is August 12. It is observed on Amavasya in Karkadika masam or Karkidakam month (July – August). Tamil people observe the ritual with the name of Aadi Amavasi or […]
Vir Pasli Festival 2026
Vir Pasli vrat (Veer Pasali festival) is observed during Shravan month in Gujarat. As the rituals are same as Raksha bandhan or Rakhi festival, it is not widely celebrated. In 2026, Veer Pasali vrat dates are – August 15, August 16 or August 22. It is observed on First or second Saturday in Shravan month and […]
Shakambari Navaratri Utsavalu 2026 in Bhadrakali Temple, Hanamkonda
Shakambari Navratri, nine festive nights dedicated to Shakambari devi, is observed in Ashada masam at Bhadrakali Temple in Hanamkonda (Warangal) of Telangana state. Bhadrakali Ammavaru at Hanamkonda is a Shakti Peetha, dedicated to Mother Goddess. In 2026, Shakambari Utsavalu begins on July 15 and ends on July 29. Goddess Bhadrakali is the ferocious form of […]
Bhooripaksha Ekadashi
Bhooripaksha Ekadashi (also spelled Bhooripaksham) refers to a specific astronomical overlap or configuration of the eleventh lunar day (Tithi) according to the traditional Vedic calendar calculation system. The Core Concept In Hindu timekeeping, an Ekadashi tithi’s timing does not always align perfectly with human calendar days. This gives rise to two distinct types of classifications […]
Bonalu 2026 at Golkonda Jagadambika Temple, Hyderabad
Bonalu, the traditional festival of Telangana region especially of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, begins with Ashada Bonalu utsavam of Golkonda Jagadambika Temple. In 2026, Golkonda Bonalu starts on July 19. Ashada Bonalu of Hyderabad, Secunderabad and all Telangana region, which begins with Golkonda temple will continue till first half of Shravana masam. Bonalu festival begins at […]
Sakshatkara Vaibhavotsavams at Srinivasa Mangapuram | 17-19 July 2026
Sakshatkara Vaibhavotsavams at Srinivasa Mangapuram, 17-19 July 2026.. The annual Salakatla Sakshatkara Vaibhavotsavams of Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Srinivasamangapuram, will be celebrated from July 17 to 19, 2026 with religious fervour. Special Snapana Tirumanjanam, Unjal Seva, and Vahana Sevas will be performed daily. The Lord will bless devotees on Pedda Sesha Vahanam (July 17), […]
Ashtavakra Gita | Dialogue between Ashtavakra & Janaka on nature of Soul, Reality and Bondage
The Ashtavakra Gita is a famous text, which was written based on the discussion between the great sage Ashtavakra and Janaka, the Mithila King. This text is based on the human soul and the worldly bondage. This text is praised similar to the Bhagavat Gita, since it contains the essential elements which must be followed […]
Anandapaksha Ekadashi
Anandapaksha Ekadashi (also referred to as Anandapaksham) is a specific Vedic calendar configuration regarding the eleventh lunar day (Tithi). It occurs when the Ekadashi tithi overlaps or extends into Dwadashi (the 12th lunar day) at the time of sunrise. The Core Contrast In Hindu timekeeping, the alignment of lunar days with sunrise determines how an […]
Mela Nagni 2026 | Nurpur Nagni Mata Temple Fair in Himachal Pradesh
Mela Nagni (Nurpur Nagni Mata Temple Fair) is one of the grand celebrations in Himachal Pradesh. In 2026, Mela Nagni Mata begins on August 1. The Nagni Mata fair in Nurpur, which are organised on every Saturday during Shravan Month and Bhadrapad Month of the Hindu calendar every year, were not celebrated last few years […]
Varahi & Bagalamukhi: Goddesses with Deep Cosmic Connection
Varahi & Bagalamukhi: Goddesses with Deep Cosmic Connection.. In Hindu tantra and iconography, Goddess Varahi and Goddess Bagalamukhi are two powerful manifestations of the Supreme Devi (Mahadevi), both associated with protection, destruction of enemies, and intense spiritual power. While they are distinct deities with their own independent worship, they share a deep cosmic connection. Here […]
Narali Purnima 2026 | Narial Pournami
Narali Purnima (Narial Pournami) is regional festival of Maharashtra. Narali Purnima is observed on Shravan Purnima, the Full moon day in Sawan month. In 2026, Nariyal Poornima date is August 28. Narial Purnima is a traditional festival observed mainly in Coastal Maharashtra. Narali Pournami festival marks the Thanksgiving Day to Sea God. Fishermen and fishing […]
Bonalu at Balkampet Yellamma Temple, Hyderabad
Balkampet Yellamma Temple near Ameerpet in Hyderabad is one of the popular temples in twin cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad of Telangana state. Bonalu is one of the biggest festivals celebrated at this temple. In 2026, Balkampet Yellamma Temple is celebrated on August 9. According to the sources, at this temple bonalu festival is celebrated on […]
Karkidaka Masam 2026 | Karkidakam Month 2026
Karkidaka masam (Karikidakam month / Ramayana Masam) is the last and 12th month in Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala. In 2026, Karkidaka Masam starts on July 17 and ends on August 16. This is 1201st year of Kollavarsham (Malayalam Calendar). Karkidakam month is dedicated to dead ancestors during when Shraddh ritual or pitru tharpan are […]
Lakshmi Vratam 2026 | Shaka Vratham: Ashada Shukravara Lakshmi Vrata
Lakshmi Vratam (Shaka vratham, Ashada shukravara lakshmi vrata) is observed on Fridays or Shukravar in Ashada masam. In 2026, Lakshmi Vrata (Lakshmi Vrata Arambham) starts on July 24 (Ashada Shudda Dashami) and the Shukravars in Ashada masam are – July 17, July 24, July 31 and August 7. Lakshmi Vratam continues till Shravana Shudda Dashami […]