Sarveshwar Mahadev Temple, Afghanistan. Shiva Temple in Afghanistan.. Lord Shiva is worshipped in various names all over the world, and once he was worshipped by the people in the entire world, but after the emergence of religions like Islamism, Jainism, Buddhism and Christianity, Shiva worship were prevailed only in certain parts of the world. While Afghanistan […]
Spiritual Trip to Erode Angalamman Temple
Spiritual Trip to Erode Angalamman Temple… Angalamman as we all know is an aspect of Ma Adhiparashakthi, and she is also considered to be a form of Kali. We can find so many temples of Ma Angalamma which are scattered throughout Tamil Nadu. Angalamman appears soft and gentle, and her consort mostly seems to be […]
Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple
Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple, Timings of Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple, Address of Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple.. Visiting and worshipping the deities in the temples is common among the people all over the world. Many people would think that if god resides in my heart, why I have to go to the temples and offer worship […]
Lord Krishna’s 5138th Birthday (Janmashtami 2026)
Janmashtami 2026, September 4th is Lord Krishna’s 5138th birthday. Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami, Krishnashtami, Sri Krishna Jayanti, Ashtami Rohini in various places of India, celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. As per the Hindu Scriptures, Lord Krishna was born around midnight on Ashtami tithi in Rohini Nakshatra (Vrishabha Rashi) in Shravana Month of […]
Guru Puja on Janmashtami
Guru Puja on Janmashtami is an important puja to observe. Though, Sri Krishna is known as the Jagadguru, the Lord was very much obedient to his Guru, Sandeepani Muni. Hence, Guru Puja is considered very important to be performed on Sri Krishna Jayanti Pujan. Guru Puja Mantras for Janmashtami Puja Oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā cakṣur unmīlitaṁ […]
Gopalkala 2026 or Dahi Handi celebrations during Sri Krishna Janmashtami
Dahi Handi (Gopalkala) is the major celebrations in Maharashtra, and Gujarat states during Sri Krishna Janmashtami festival. In 2026, Gopalkala or Dahi Handi date is September 5. It is celebrated on the next day of Janmashtami. This festival attracts thousands of enthusiastic people from all over Maharashtra to Mumbai and Pune where the celebrations reach […]
Why do Divine Avatars differ each other
Why do 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 are […]
Janmashtami 2026 in Mathura (Sri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sansthan)
Janmashtami 2026 will be celebrated on two dates in Mathura, the birth place of Lord Krishna. While Janmashtami in Dwarkadheesh Temple will be celebrated on September 4. In temples of Vrindavan, Nandgaon and Goverdhan, also will be celebrated on September 4. Priests attribute different religious practices as the reason for difference in the date of […]
Bheemana Amavasya 2026 | Bhima Amavasya Vrata in Karnataka
Bheemana Amavasya (Bhima Amavasya or Jyoti Bheemeswara Vrata / Pathi Sanjivani Puja) is observed on Ashada Amavasy in Karnataka. In 2026, Bheemana Amavasya date is August 12. Married women perform the vrata for better health and longer life of their husband. Women worship the divine couple, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, on this Amavasy day. […]
Sawan Shivaratri, 11 August 2026 & 9 September 2026 | Shravana Shivaratri Pooja
11 August 2026 is Sawan Shivratri (Shravana Shivaratri Pooja). Maasa Shivaratri (Monthly Shivaratri) is observed as Sawan Shivratri Poojan which is considered highly auspicious day for Shiva Pooja. Sawan Shivratri Puja Timings 2026 Sawan Shivratri Puja Timings August 2026 Sawan Shivratri Puja Muhurat – 6.42 PM to 8.55 PM, 11 August 2026 Auspicious Time for […]
Sant Janabai Punyatithi 2026
Sant Janabai Punyatithi (संत जनाबाई पुण्यतिथी) is observed on Ashadh Krishna Trayodashi (आषाढ कृष्ण त्रयोदशी) according to the Hindu lunar calendar. On this tithi in 1350 CE (Shaka 1272), Sant Janabai took her samadhi (entered eternal rest) at the Mahadwar of the Vitthal Temple in Pandharpur alongside the family members of Sant Namdev. Key Details […]
Deepa Puja: Deep Pujan on Ashada Amavasya
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. […]
Namdev Maharaj Punyatithi 2026 | Sant Namadeva Maharaj Punya Tithi
Namdev Maharaj Punyatithi is the death anniversary of Sant Namdev Maharaj, a staunch devotee of Lord Vithoba and propagator of Bhagawad Dharma. In 2026, Namdev Maharaj Punyatithi date is August 10. Namadeva Maharaj, one of the prominent Hindu dharma propagators in Maharashtra and western parts of India, was left his physical abode and joined the […]
Kamika Ekadashi 2026 | Kamika Ekadasi Vrat
Kamika Ekadashi vrat is observed in Krishna Paksh or dark half in Shravan month (July – August) as per North Indian Hindi Panchang. In 2026, Kamika Ekadashi date is August 9. It falls in Ashada month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu Panchanga. Kamika Ekadasi is one of the most important ekadasi vrata gives the […]
Valmikipuram Sri Pattabhirama swamy Temple Pattabhishekam Mahotsavam 2026
TTD will organise the annual Sri Pattabhishekam Mahotsavams of Sri Pattabhirama Swamy Temple, Valmikipuram, from August 17 to 19, 2026 with religious fervour. The festivities will commence on August 17 with Senadhipathi Utsavam and Ankurarpanam at 6 pm. Sita Rama Santhi Kalyanam and Hanumantha Vahana Seva on August 18 On August 18, Yagasala Puja will […]
Goga Panchami 2026
Goga Panchami is observed on the fifth day following Rakshabandhan festival (Shravan Purnima) mainly in North India. In 2026, Goga Panchami date is September 1. This festival (vrat) is associated with the Serpent God ‘Guga’. It is mainly observed in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Goga Panchami marks the beginning of Goga Navami celebrations. It […]
Kedareshwar Vrata 2026 | Kedareshwar Puja on Deepavali Amavasya
Kedara Gauri Vrata or Kedareshwara Gowri Vratham is an observance to perform on Diwali Amavasya. In 2026, Kedara Gauri Vratam date is November 9. Actually, Kedara Gauri Vrata is observed on Deepavali Amavasya and it is on 9 November in 2026. Some devotees observe Kedaragauri Nomu on Kartika Pournami i.e. 24 November 2026. Usually, on […]
Jyotir Bheemeshwara Vrata
Jyotir Bheemeshwara Vrata is an auspicious vrata observed on Ashada Amavasya (No moon day during Ashada masam in July – August). In 2026, Jyotir Bheemeshwara Vrata date is August 12. The legend of Jyotir Bheemeshwara Vrata is mentioned in Skanda Purana. This vrata is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati Devi. Jyotir Bheemeshwara Vrata Mainly, Jyothir […]
Diwali Amavasya 2026 | Deepavali Amavasya
Diwali Amavasya is the No Moon day which falls during Deepavali. In 2026, Diwali Amavasya date is November 9. It is Ashwin Amavasya in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi & Gujarati calendars. As per North Indian Hindu calendars, it is Kartik Amavasya. Diwali Amavasya is the last day in Ashwin Month as per some calendars mentioned above. It […]
Kher Puja 2026 in Tripura | Ker Puja
Ker Puja is an important tribal festival celebrated during Shravan month in Tripura. Usually, Kerpuja begins two weeks after Kharchi Puja. In 2026, Kher Puja date is August 11. Ker Puja is performed by Tripura’s royal family within their place. It is performed for the welfare, integration, and prosperity of the state. Goddess Ker is […]