In Chaitra Navratri, 9th day of Navratri 2026 is March 27 and October 19 in Ashwin Navratri. Mahanavami is the culmination day of Navratri Durga Puja. But due to tithi Vriddhi and Shunya Tithi, Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami are celebrated on the same day i.e., 9th day of Navratri Ashwin Navratri, 19 October 2026. It […]
Shami Puja, also known as Banni Puja or Jammi Pooja, is a ritual observed on Vijaya Dashami (Dasara / Dussehra) in all places of India. In 2026, Shami Puja date is October 20. Shami puja is known as Jammi Puja in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh and Banni Puja in Karnataka. There is a popular legend […]
10 Things to do on 9th day of Navratri, 19 October 2026.. What are the 10 Things to do on 9th day of Navratri, 19 October 2026… The ninth day of Navratri, also known as Navami, is dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri, the final form of Durga who grants wisdom, spiritual enlightenment, and supernatural powers (Siddhis) […]
9th day of Navratri 2026 is March 27 in Chaitra Navratri (Vasant Navratri) & 19 October 2026 in Durga Sharad Navratri. This day marks Mahanavami. It also marks the fourth day of Durga Puja in Bengal, Assam, and other Eastern parts of India. Navratri Paarana is also observed on this day. But due to Shunya […]
Kartik Ekadashi (Utthana Ekadasi, Prabodini Ekadashi, Bodhini) is observed in Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. In 2026, Kartik Ekadashi date is November 20. Smarta Kartik Ekadashi – 20 November 2026 – Vaishnava, Bhagvat Kartik Ekadashi, Sarva Ekadashi, Sarvesham Ekadashi It is believed on this day Lord Vishnu wakes up from his four-month Yoga nidra (cosmic […]
Tara Mahavidya | Tara Mantra Sadhana | Tara Mantra Siddhi | Various Forms of Tara Maa | Tara Rahasya | Tara Mahavidya Pooja | Tara Mahavidya Pooja Vidhanam Tara Mahavidya, also known as Goddess Tara, is the second of the ten Mahavidyas in Hinduism, revered for her transformative powers and association with knowledge, protection, and […]
Bhakteshwara Vratham is observed on Kartika Pournami, Full Moon day in Karthika Masam. This vratham is dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2026, Bhakteshwara Vratham date is November 24. This vrata is dedicated to Lord Shiva and mainly observed in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and in some parts of Karnataka by married women for sowbhagyam (longer life […]
Lord Sharabha is an avatar of Lord Shiva, who incarnated in the most powerful form than a lion to pacify Lord Narasimha Swamy. Lord Sharabha appeared like a huge bird with wings and strong beak. Sharabha Jayanthi falls in Vaisakha mass. Sharabha JAyanthi is an auspicious occasion for shaivaites. Legend of Sharabha Avatar of Lord […]
Theppotsavam is the main ritual performed on Vijayadashami or Dasara during Navaratras in Kanakadurga temple, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. It is the concluding event of Durga Navaratras in Durga Malleshwara Swamy Devasthanam. In 2026, Teppotsavam date is October 20. The presiding Deity of the temple, Kanakadurga Ammavasru along with Malleshwara Swamyvaru, is taken for a sail […]
Bali Pratipada or Bali Pujan is observed on the following day of Diwali. In 2026, Bali Pratipada date is November 10. It marks the beginning of Kartik Month in Amavasyant calendars followed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka. It is also known as Bali Padyami and Vamana Jayanti in some places. As we […]
Sadar Festival, buffalo carnaival celebrated in twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, represents the cultural ecstasy of the state of Telangana. In 2026, Sadar dates – from November 7 to November 11. Pedda Sadar date is November 11, 2026. Naraynaguda, Kacheguda, Amberpet, Bowenpally, Nagole, Hayatnagar are the best places to watch Yadav community’s Sadar festival. […]
8 November 2026 is Kali Chaudas, Narak Chaturdashi, Choti Diwali, Roop Choudas, Hanuman Jayanti Pujan. It is the 2nd day of five-day Diwali festival celebrations. Hanuman Puja is also observed on this day in Gujarat and some other Western regions of India. Kali Chaudas (Kali Choudash Puja) falls on 14th day in Krishna Paksha of […]
Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam is a popular ritual observed in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on Yama Dwitiya (Bhatru Ditya) during the last day of Diwali festival. In 2026, Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam date is November 11. It marks the end of five-day Deepavali festival. Bhagini means sister and Hasta bhojanam means to take meals cooked […]
Vahana Puja, thanksgiving puja to vahanas or vehicles, is popularly observed on Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra / Dasara). In 2026, it is performed on October 20. As Vijaya Dashami is dedicated to celebrate the victory of good over evil, Ayudha Puja and Vahana Puja are the grand rituals to perform on this day. Vahan or vehicle […]
Hayagriva Puja is observed on Mahanavami day in Navratri. The ninth day of Navaratri, Lord Hayagriva (Horse-headed incarnation of Lord Vishnu) is worshipped in many places of India, especially in South India. In 2026, Mahanavami Hayagriva Puja date is October 19. Hayagriva Swamy is the Lord of wisdom and knowledge. Mahanavami is the day of […]
Narak Chaturdashi is the second day of 5-day Diwali festival. It is also called as Choti Diwali. Kali Chaudas Puja is observed on Naraka Chaturdashi. Narak Chaturdashi Snan is considered as the most auspicious ritual to perform on this day. Narak Chaturdasi 2026 date is November 8. It is believed that this festival marks the […]
Mahanavami is the culmination day of Navratri. It falls on ninth day of Navratri in Ashwin Month. Mahanavami is celebrated on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami, the ninth day of Durga Navratri. In 2026, Mahanavami date is October 19 during Sharad Navratri and March 27 in Chaitra Vasant Navratri. Maha Navami is the last day of […]
The story of ‘Vritrasura Vadha’ (Killing of Vritrasura) is mentioned in the Srimad Bhagavatham. Lord Indra killed Vritrasura with Vajrayudha which is made with Dadhichi’s bones. Vritrasura Vadha is mentioned in the Srimad Bhagavatham from Slokas 6.12.1 to 6.12.35. Srimad Bhagavatam 6.12.1 sri-rishir uvaca evam jihasur nripa deham ajau mrityum varam vijayan manyamanah sulam pragrihyabhyapatat surendram yatha maha-purusham kaitabho ‘psu Sukadeva Gosvami said: Desiring to give […]
Ayudha Navami (Astra Navami) is one of the major rituals observed during Sharad Ashwin Navratri. In 2026, Ayudha Navami date is October 19. It falls on Shukla Paksha Navami in Ashwin Month. According to Tamil calendar Ayudha Navami falls in Purattasi Masam, Kanni Masam of Malayalam calendar and Aashin Month in Bengali Panjika. Ayudha Puja is […]
Siddhidatri Puja Vidhi (Maa Siddhidayini Pooja) with mantras, slokas, stotras and Aarti is given here. Maa Siddhidatri Navadurga is worshipped on 9th day of Navratri according to Navadurga method of performing Navratri Durga Pooja. Puja items list.. The puja items required for Siddhidatri Pooja are – usual puja material like Haridra churna, kumkum, camphor, rice, kalash, water (gangajal), Devi image, […]