The Draksharamam temple, located in the town of Draksharamam in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India, is considered one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas, which are sacred shrines dedicated to the goddess Shakti. These peethas are believed to be places where body parts of the goddess Sati fell when Lord Shiva performed […]
Arudrashtami (Madhvashtami, Madhyashtami) is observed during Arudra nakshatra day which falls on Ashtami in Bhadrapad month (Ashwin month in North Indian calendars) and mostly in Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Arudrashtami date is October 3. Lord Shiva is worshipped on this day. Those who are born on Arudra nakshatra and suffering from Graha peeda should perform […]
Shashti Shraddh Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras, 1 October 2026…’Shashti Shraddha Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras’ are chanted during Shashti Shraddha in Mahalaya Paksha – Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Shashti Shraddh date is October 1. 1 October 2026, Thursday, Mahalaya Tharpanam 6/16 – Shashti (Panchami up to 12.37 pm, then Shashti; krithigai up to 6.04 am, then rohini) Parabhava […]
Ashtami Shraddha is the eighth day in Pitru Paksha. It falls on Ashtami tithi in Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapad month in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada Panchangams and in Ashwin month in North Indian Hindi calendars. In 2026, Ashtami Shraddha date is September October 3. It is also known as Arudrashtami when it coincides with […]
Chaturthi Shraddh Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras | 30 September 2026…’Chaturthi Shraddha Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras’ are chanted during Chaturthi Shraddha in Mahalaya Paksha (Pitru Paksha). In 2026, Chaturthi Shraddh date is September 30. Tharpanam 1/2 30 September 2026, Wednesday, Mahalaya Tharpanam 4&5/16 – Chaturthi & Panchami (Chaturthi up to 2.57 pm; then Panchami; apabharani up to 7.38 […]
Kartik Month (Kartik Mahina, Karthika Masam) is the eighth month as per Hindu calendar. In 2026, Kartik Month begins on 27 October to 24 November 2026 as per North Indian Hindi Calendar followed in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar. Kartik Month is the first month in Gujarati calendar and […]
Jammu and Kashmir is known for its breathtaking natural beauty and spiritual significance. The region is dotted with numerous temples, both ancient and modern, that hold great religious and cultural significance. Here are some famous temples in Jammu and Kashmir: 1. Vaishno Devi Temple: Located in the Trikuta Mountains near Katra in the Jammu region, […]
Pitru Paksha is one of the famous rituals observed largely at Morbi Rafaleshwar Mahadev Temple in Gujarat. In 2026, Pitru Paksha begins on September 27 and ends on October 10 with Mahalaya Amavasya. Rafaleshwar Mahadev Temple near Morbi of Gujarat is one of the famous Shiva Temples in Western India. This temple was built by […]
Mata Jogulamba is a form of the Hindu goddess, particularly revered in the Telangana region of India. She is considered one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas, sacred shrines dedicated to the goddess Shakti. The story associated with Jogulamba is as follows: Origin of Jogulamba: Long ago, there was a sage named “Yogeeswara.” He was […]
Simollanghan is a ritual performed on Dasara or Viajaya Dashami day in Maharashtra. Dasara is the final day during Durga Navaratri. In 2026, Simollanghan date is October 20. Simollanghan is crossing the border or frontier of a village or a place. In ancient times, kings used to cross the frontier of their kingdom to fight against their […]
Maha Saptami, Durga Saptami, is the seventh day of Navratri and second day of Durga Puja in Bengal. In 2026, Maha Saptami date is October 17. Kalratri Maa is worshipped as part of Navadurga Puja on this year’s Saptami Navratri Puja. Saraswati Devi Puja is performed in Navadevi Alankarams procedure in South Indian Temples, mainly […]
Mahanavami Upvaas is one of the customary fasting day for those who observe Navratri Vrat. In 2026, Mahanavami Upvaas date is March 27 in Chaitra Navratri and October 19 in Ashwin Sharad Navratri. On Mahanavami Upvaas day in 2026, Astra Puja (Ayudha Puja), Saraswati Poojan, Bhadrakali Avataar, Mata Mahagauri Puja as a part of Navadurga […]
Bharani Mahalaya Shraddh, Maha Bharani Shraddh is an important Shraddh during Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Bharani Mahalaya Shraddh date is September 29. In 2026, this is Tritiya Shraddh. It is the day on which Bharani nakshatram or Bharani asterism falls during Pitru paksha. Bharani Mahalaya Shradh, Hindus offer oblations or pinda daan to dead ancestors. […]
Moola Nakshatra Puja in Navaratri 2026, when is Moola Nakshatra Puja in Navaratri 2026? Saraswati Puja on Moola Nakshatra in Navratri is highly meritorious. It falls on seventh day in Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month or Ashwayuja masam. In 2026, Moola Nakshatra Durga Puja date is October 16. In Basar Saraswati Temple and Vargal Vidyasaraswati Temple, Moola […]
Saptami Shraddh Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras, 2 October 2026… ‘Saptami Shraddha Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras’ are chanted during Saptami Shraddha in Mahalaya Paksha – Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Saptami Shraddh date is October 2. 2 October 2026, Saptami Shraddha Sankalpam 2 October 2026, Friday, Mahalaya Tharpanam 7/16 Saptami Vyadhi Padam (Shashti up to 10.17 am, then Sapthami; […]
Madhyashtami falls on Ashtami during Pitru Paksha Shraddh. It falls on eighth day in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month as per North Indian Hindi calendars. In 2026, Madhyashtami date is October 3. As per Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu calendar, Madhyashtami coincides with Krishna Paksha Ashtami of Bhadrapada Month. On Madhyashtami, Ashtami Shraddh is performed. […]
Sumangali Shraddh, Soubhagyavati Shraddh, is a ritual during which Pinda Pradhanam or tharpanam is offered for Avidhva (Sumangali / Soubhagyavati) women who died while her husband was alive. In 2026, Sumangali Shraddh date is October 4. Sumangali Shraddh is observed on Navami in Pitru Paksha. It falls on 9th day in dark fortnight of Ashwin […]
Vijayawada Kanakadurga Temple is very popular for its Dasara Navaratri celebrations. In 2026, Dasara Navaratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 20. Here is the list of Alankarams, Saree colours for each day and Naivedyams to be offered to Durga Devi on each day for Navratri 2026.. 1st Day – Sunday, 11 October […]
What is the Significance of Navaratri Alankarams of Durga Mata? Why Goddess Durga worshipped in nine different forms on each day of Navaratri? A quote cited by Devi in Sri Devi Mahatmyam says “Ekaivaaham jagatyatra dviteeya kaa mamaaparaa” (I am the only eternal power in the world and none else the second). Therefore all these different […]
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 […]