According to ancient Hindu texts, Dhata is one of the Adityas. He is the son of Aditi and Kashyapa. He is the god of health, wealth and the giver of peacefulness to us. He can be worshipped by chanting his name “OM SRI DHATA DEVAYA NAMAHA”, and can be worshipped along with Mata Lakshmi Devi, […]
Shani Sadesati for Vrishabha Rashi, Last 2 1/2 Years, Paada Shani
Shani Sadesati for Vrishabha Rashi, Last 2 1/2 Years, Paada Shani..The Last 2 1/2 Years of Shani’s presence in Gemini Sign is called as “Paada Shani”. Let us see the effects of Shani’s presence in the 2nd house (Gemini) for the Taurus Sign. 1. Taurus face unexpected hiccups in the family affairs. 2. The relationship […]
Shani Sadesati for Vrishabha Rashi, Second 2 1/2 Years, Janma Shani
Shani Sadesati for Vrishabha Rashi, Second 2 1/2 Years, Janma Shani… The presence of Shani in the Taurus Signs signals the start of 2 ½ Years as Jenma Shani (The Second 2 ½ Years). The Shukra (Venus) who is the owner of Taurus sign is the friend of Lord Saturn (Shani). Also the Shani being […]
Shani Sadesati for Vrishabha Rashi, First 2 1/2 Years, Viraya Shani
Shani Sadesati for Vrishabha Rashi, First 2 1/2 Years, Viraya Shani… The presence of Shani in the 12th house in Aries means the start of Shani’s Sade Sati or Elinati Shani or Elarai Shani or Ezharai Shani for Taurus Rasi (Moon Sign). Here the Shani is called Viraya (Expenses) Shani. The Shani owns 9th & […]
3rd day of Navratri 2026 – March 21
3rd day of Navratri 2026 is October 13 in Sharad Navratri, Ashwin Navratri. 3rd day of Vasant Chaitra Navratri is March 21. This day marks Sindoor Tritiya, Sowbhagya Tritiya (Saubhagya Teej). In Nepal, Navratri is celebrated as Dashain. On the third day of Dashain, regular puja to Goddess Durga is observed along with the above […]
Matsya Jayanti 2026 | Matsya Avatar Jayanti
Matsya Jayanti or the appearance day of Matsya Avatar of Lord Vishnu is observed on Chaitra Shukla Tritiya or the third day in waxing phase of Chaitra month (March – April). In 2026, Matsya Jayanthi date is March 21. Matsya Avatar or fish incarnation of Lord Vishnu is his first of Dashavatar (10 divine incarnations). […]
Rishi Mudgala
Rishi Mudgal, is one of the Rajarshi in Hinduism. He was a Kshatriya king, but due to his severe penances, he attained great powers and became a famous Rishi. He wrote the Mudgala Purana. In his Purana, he praises about Lord Ganesha, and the way of doing pujas and homams to Lord Ganapati. He got very patience and never hated others, […]
Matsya Jayanti in Nagalapuram Vedanarayana Swamy Temple – 21 March 2026
Matsya Jayanti in Nagalapuram Vedanarayana Swamy Temple – 21 March 2026.. Matsya Jayanti will be celebrated grandly on March 21 at the Sri Vedanarayana Swamy Temple in Nagalapuram. On this occasion, the Lord will be awakened at 5:00 AM with Suprabhata Seva, followed by Tomala Seva and Archana. From 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM, the […]
Things to do on 3rd day Navratri Vrat, 21 March 2026
The third day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta, the third form of Goddess Durga. She symbolizes bravery, grace, and strength. Here are 10 things to do on this day: 1. Worship Goddess Chandraghanta Set up a clean space for worship with an idol or picture of Goddess Chandraghanta. Offer red flowers, sweets like […]
4th day of Navratri 2026, March 22
4th day of Navratri 2026 is October 14 in Sharad Navratri. 22 March 2026 is 3rd day of Vasant Navratri, Chaitra Navratri. This day marks Varad Vinayak Chaturthi, Kushmanda Pujan. In Nepal, Navratri is celebrated as Dashain. On the fourth day of Dashain, regular puja to Goddess Durga is observed along with the above said […]
5th day of Navratri 2026, March 23
5th day of Navratri 2026 is 15 October 2026 in Sharan Navratri (Ashwin Navratri). This day marks Skandamata Pujan on 23 March 2026. But usually, the fifth day is Lalitha Panchami / Upang Lalita Vrata in Navratri. In Nepal, Navratri is celebrated as Dashain. On the fifth day of Dashain, regular puja to Goddess Durga […]
10 Things to do on 2nd day of Navratri, 20 March 2026
The second day of Navratri is dedicated to the worship of Brahmacharini, the goddess who symbolizes devotion and penance. Here are 10 things you can do on the second day of Navratri to celebrate: 1. Worship Goddess Brahmacharini Set up a clean space at home with an idol or picture of Goddess Brahmacharini. Offer flowers, […]
Sindhara Dooj during Navratri 2026 | Second Day of Navratras in North India
Sindhara Dooj is celebrated on second day of Durga Navratri in Ashwin month & Chaitra Navratri. It is also known as Gauri Dwitiya or Sowbhagya Dooj or Sindoor Dooj. In Sharad Navratri, Sindhara Dooj 2026 date is October 12. Vasant Navratri Sindhara Dooj date is March 20. In Chintpuri Temple and Nainadevi Temple in Himachal […]
Kanya Puja 2026 | Kumari Pooja during Navratri Durga Puja
Kanya Puja, Kumari Pooja or Kanjak Pooja, is the main ritual observed during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2026, Kanya Puja date is October 18. In some regions, Kanya Pooja is performed on Durgashtami (October 18) or on Mahanavami (October 19). During Chaitra Navaratri, Kanya Puja date is March 26, Thursday. Kanya or Kumari Puja is a […]
2nd day of Navratri 2026, 20 March
The 2nd day of Navratri 2026 date is 12 October. It marks Preethi Dwitiya, Sthana Vriddhi Gauri Vrata and Sindhara Dooj. During Devi Chaitra Vasant Navratri, 2nd day of Navratri 2026 is March 20. In Nepal, Navratri is celebrated as Dashain. On the second day of Dashain, regular puja to Goddess Durga is observed along […]
10 Things to do on 1st day of Navratri, 19 March 2026
Navratri is a Hindu festival that spans nine nights and is dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga. Each day of Navratri holds special significance, and there are various traditions and rituals associated with it. Navratri Colours List 2026 Navratri 2026 dates – Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri On the first day of Navratri, […]
Chaitra Navratri Colours 2026
Chaitra Navratri Colours 2026, 9 colours of Vasant Navratri 2026, Dresses to wear in Navratri March 2026, saree colours for Chaitra Navratri 2026, Daily colors of Navratri Durga Puja is given here. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, women wear nine colors of sarees during Navratri. The tradition of 9 colours during Navratri Puja is very common in […]
1st day of Navratri 2026, 19 March 2026
1st day of Navratri 2026 is October 11 in Ashwin Navratri (Durga Sharan Navratri) and 19 March 2026 in Chaitra Vasant Navratri. Ghatasthapana (Kalasha Sthapana) is the main ritual on this day. This day marks the beginning of Navratri Puja throughout India as well as the world except for Bengali Hindus. In Nepal, this festival […]
Chaitra Navratri 2026 | Chait Navratras 2026 dates
Chaitra Navratri, Chait Navratras, is the nine-day festival observed in Chaitra month. Navratri 2026 dates during Chaitra month in March 2026 are – from March 19 to March 27. Chaitra Navratras starts on the first day in Chaitra month and ends on Sri Rama Navami, the ninth day of the month. The first of Chaitra […]
Panchangam | Hindu Calendar | Hindu Almanac | Panjika
A Panchangam is a type of Hindu calendar, which tells the Hindu timekeeping, and presents important dates and their calculations in a prescribed format. It is sometimes spelled Panchangamu, Pancanga, Panchanga, Panchaanga. In certain parts of India, the term Panchangam refers to Panjika. Panchangams are published in India by professionals mainly related to Astrology and Vedic […]