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 (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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
15 July 2026 is Chandra Darshan (Ashada Maasa Chandra Darshan). It falls in Ashada Month (Ashada Masam) as per all the calendar followed in North India, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka. And it falls in Aani Masam of Tamil calendar, Mithunam Month of Malayalam calendar and Ashar Month of Bengali Panjika and Ashad Month […]
Evrat Jivrat Vrat is observed mainly in Gujarat in Ashad Maas. In 2026, Evrat Jivrat Vrat date is August 12. Evrat Jivrat Vrat is observed by married women for better health and longevity of their husbands. For three days, from Ashad Vad Trayodashi to Ashad Amavasya, married women offer special pujas and special naivedyas to […]
‘Ghatam Ooregimpu’ (Procession of Divine Pot, decorated in the form of Mother Goddess) is the popular ritual during Bonalu Festival in Telangana, mostly in Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Ghatam is a copper pot, decked in the form of Mata. The Ghatam is carried by a priest, who wears a traditional Dhoti and body with smeared in turmeric […]
Divasi Amavasya is observed on Amavasya in Ashada masa in some places of Karnataka. Divasi Gauri Puja is the main ritual to observe on this No Moon day. In 2026, Divasi Amavasya date is August 12. Diwasi Amavasy begins in the early morning on 24 July and ends in the midnight, the same day. Divasi […]
Guru Purnima is one of the most celebrated festivals at Sai Baba Temple, Dilsukhnagar in Hyderabad. Guru Purnima 2026 date is July 29. Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan Trust of Dilsukhnagar celebrates the festival for 3 days. Guru Purnima utsavalu will begin on July 28 (Ashada Shudda Chaturdashi) and end on July 30 (Ashada Bahula […]
Gopadma Vrata, Go Padma Vratam, is a four month long Vrata observed during the Chaturmas puja (four holy months in Hinduism), starting from Devsayani Ekadashi or Vishnu Shayana Ekadashi. In 2026, Gopadma Vratam date is July 25 (It begins on July 25). It is a festival of farmers and the people associated with dairy industry […]
Shakambari Utsavam, Shakambari festival, Ashada masa Utsavam, is a three-day puja dedicated to Goddess Shakambari Devi at Kanakadurga temple in Vijayawada. In 2026, Shakambari Festival begins on July 28 and ends on July 30. During the festival, Goddess Kanakadurga is adorned and worshipped as Shakambari Devi. More than 5 lakh devotees visit the temple during […]
Guru Purnima, also known as Ved Vyas Purnima or Vyasa Poornima, is an auspicious day in Ashad month. In 2026, Guru Purnima date is July 29. Guru Purnima falls on Ashad Purnima, Full Moon in Ashad month (June – July). This is also popular as Maha Ashadi. It is believed that on Ashad Purnima day, […]
15 August 2026 is Madhushravani Puja, Madhushrava Tritiya Vrat. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Shravan Month as per North Indian Hindi calendar. It is mainly observed in Bihar and Jharkhand. Madhusrava Tritiya vrat katha or the stories of this vrata are recited daily during 13 days of Puja. During the festival of […]
Vyasa Purnima (Veda Vyas Poornima) or Guru Pournami is one of the most auspicious purnima days as per the Hinduism. In 2026, Vyas Purnima or Guru Pournami date is July 29. Some scriptures described that on Ashada Poornima day, Vyasa completed writing and editing the compilations of Chaturvedas. Thus, Ashada Poornima is also called as Vyas […]
Guru Purnima is the most famous festival celebrated in Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Maharashtra. Guru Purnima 2026 date is July 29. Guru Purnima 2026 utsav in Shirdi Sai Baba temple begins on July 28 and ends on July 30. Sai Baba Guru Purnima utsav starts on Ashad Shukla Chaturdasi and ends on Ashad Krishna Prathami […]
Anivara Asthanam, the annual traditional accounting fete will be held in a grand manner at Srivari Temple on July 17, 2026. In connection with this fete, the traditional temple cleaning ritual, the Alwar Tirumanjanam will be held on July 14. Following these two religious events, the TTD has cancelled VIP Break Darshans on these two […]
Guru Purnima, also known as Vyasa Purnima, is the one of the most celebrated festival in Gangapur Dattatreya temple, Deval Gangapur, Karnataka. It falls on full moon day in Ashada month (July). In 2026, Guru Purnima date is July 29. This is the most auspicious day to worship one’s Guru and Guru Parampara. Datta Paduka […]
Deepa Puja is an auspicious observance to perform on Ashada Amavasya day. In 2026, Deepa Puja or Diya Pooja date is August 12 in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu calendars. As per North Indian Hindu calendar Ashada Amavasya Deepa Puja is July 14. On the day of Deepa Puja, people clean and decorate their houses. […]
The annual Sri Sundararaja Swamy Avatarotsavams will be celebrated from July 5 to 7, 2026 at the Sri Sundararaja Swamy Temple, attached to the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanoor. Special rituals including Suprabhatham, Sahasranamarchana and Nityarchana will be performed every morning. Abhishekam to the processional deities of Sri Sundararaja Swamy along with Sridevi and Bhudevi […]
Watch Bonalu Jatara 2026 online through the official website of Secunderabad Mahankali Temple. Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu Jathara at Secunderabad is the biggest cultural festival in Telangana. In 2026, Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu Jathara date is August 2, Sunday. Rangam is celebrated on August 3, 2026.. This time, in 2026, the temple committee will be making online […]