On the occasion of Chitra Pournami, Ponnakalva Utsavam of Sri Govindaraja Swamy will be held on May 1, 2026. The procession will start at 6 AM from the temple and reach Ponnakalva Mandapam, where Snapana Tirumanjanam will be performed followed by rituals. The deity will reach Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanoor at 5 PM and […]
Everyone is a thief, What is the difference between an emperor and a thief
Alexander the Great arrested one thief, and was going to punish him. The thief pleaded, “Sir, you are punishing me, but what is the difference between you and me? I am a small thief, you are a great thief. You are occupying other’s kingdom by force; you have no right. Because you are strong, you […]
Did human life exist billions of years ago on this planet?
Did human life exist billions of years ago on this planet? To this question from a devotee in his Satsang of Art of Living, let us read the response from Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji… Who knows? I don’t know! One thing I can tell you is, the Panchang (Hindu calendar and almanac, which follows traditional […]
29 Interesting Facts about Venkateshwara Swamy
Lord Venkateswara also known by various names as Srinivasa, Balaji, Venkatachalapati and Govinda is a divine form of Lord Vishnu. Lord Venkateswara is the main deity of Tirumala Temple situated in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Lakhs of devotees are visiting daily to the Tirumala Temple to have a glimpse of their dear god, and to get […]
TTD Festivals in May 2026 | Tirumala Tirupati Temple Utsavams
TTD Festivals in May 2026, the list of utsavams in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams in May 2026 is provided here…. Every day is festival day in Tirumala as in a year almost 450 festivals including annual festivals, monthly festivals, fortnight, weekly, daily, Tirunakshatrotsavams are being observed with religious pomp. The following are the list of festivals […]
Tallapaka Annamacharya Jayanti Utsavams 2026 | Annamayya’s 618th Jayanti
Tallapaka Annamacharya Jayanti Utsavams 2026 | Annamayya’s 618th Jayanti… The 618th Jayanthi celebrations of saint poet Tallapaka Annamacharya, revered as Padakavita Pitamaha, will be held from May 2 to 8 with grandeur at Tallapaka, Rajampet, and Tirupati. At Tallapaka (birthplace), programs begin on May 2 at 9 AM with Sankeertana Ghoshti Ganam, followed by Srivari […]
Story of Lord Shiva’s Atmalingam and Ravana
Story of Lord Shiva’s Atmalingam and Ravana tells us how Lord Ganesha has played the spoil sport to prevent Ravana becoming more powerful.. Once Ravana by his musical skill pleased Lord Shiva, Blessing him Lord Shiva gave a Shiva Linga (Athma Linga)and asked Ravana to take it Sri Lanka and preserve it there. He told […]
Narasimha Jayanthi, Vengamamba Jayanthi in Tirumala on 30 April 2026
Narasimha Jayanthi, Vengamamba Jayanthi in Tirumala on 30 April 2026… The auspicious ceremonies of Narasimha Jayanthi and ardent devotee Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Jayanthi will be observed in Tirumala on April 30, 2026. In the advent of Swathi Nakshatram in Vaisakha month, Sri Nrisimha Jayanthi is observed in Tirumala temple. Special Abhishekam to the Mula murthi […]
Tukdoji Maharaj Jayanti 2026
Tukdoji Maharaj Jayanti is the birth Anniversary of Sant Tukdoji Maharaj (1909-1968). He was a spiritual guide from Maharashtra and popularly known for his Gramgeeta, a social literary work which describes real rural development. In 2026, Tukdoji Maharaj Jayanti date is April 30. Tukdoji Maharaj was born in 1909 in Yavali village of Amravati district […]
‘Chaturvyuhas’ of Lord Vishnu (Four Aspects of Manifestation)
According to the Pancharatra or the Bhagavata, that largely preaches the cult of Vishnu-Narayana. This particular cult has put forward the theory that Vishnu who is considered as the Supreme Lord has four aspects of manifestation. They are the supreme which means the Para, the emanation which means the Vyutha, the incarnation which means the […]
After Hindu protest, England’s iconic Minack Theatre drops culturally insensitive opera Lakmé
After Hindu protest, culturally insensitive opera Lakmé has been dropped from Cornwall’s iconic cliff-top Minack Theatre in England. Opera Lakmé will now reportedly not be held at Minack Theatre in Cornwall (England) as earlier scheduled (for September 7-11), after Hindus protested saying it “seriously trivializes Hindu religious and other traditions”. Rebecca Thomas, Director of Minack […]
Tiruchanur Padmavathi Ammavari Temple Festivals in May 2026
Tiruchanur Padmavathi Ammavari Temple Festivals in May 2026.. A series of special religious events and festivals are scheduled to take place at the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanur, during the month of May 2026. The schedule of special festivals to be observed during March at the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple and other temples under the […]
Hindu Festivals in May 2026, Auspicious Days
Hindu Festivals in May 2026, Auspicious Days in May 2026. Here are the dates of important Hindu festivals and auspicious days in May 2026. The dates and tithis are given based on the standard Hindu Panchangams of India. Here are the dates of important Hindu festivals and auspicious days in May 2026. The dates and […]
Goat in Hinduism | Daksha Prajapati | Vehicle of Lord Agni Dev
Goats are considered as worshipful animals in Hinduism, since goat gives its own life during the sacrifices, and also it serves as a food to the people. Lord Agni Dev, the fire god’s divine vehicle is a goat, and it faithfully serves its master for several millions of years. The Prajapati and the mind born […]
Sant Ravidas | Poet-Saint of Bhakti Movement
Shri Ravidas (1450-1520) was a Hindu Saint, famous poet and a spiritual guru who was worshipped in the North India. He was born in a village near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. LIFE He was born in a family who were considered as untouchables. It is believed that Shri Ravidas was one of the disciples of the […]
Shuka Muni | Maharshi Shukadeva | Shuka Brahma
Sage Shuka Maharishi was the son of the great sage Vyasa and the narrator of the Bhagavata Purana. The Bhagavata Purana contains the details of Shuka narrating the story of Bhagavata Purana to king Parikshit. He is also called as Shuka Brahma. According to the Mahabharata, Shuka was born with superior power. The Mahabharata tells […]
Yamunotri Temple closing date in 2026
The portals of the Yamunotri Temple would remain closed for pilgrims from Bhaiya Duj, November 11 in 2026. Yamunotri temple, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, one of the most auspicious pilgrimages for Hindus, will be closed on Bhaiya Dhuj after certain Vedic rituals. Yamunotri temple is situated at a height of over 10,000 feet in Garhwal […]
Basava Purana, Epic Poem praising Basaveshwara by Palkuriki Somanatha
The Basava Purana is a devotional poem written in praise of Lord Basavanna, an incarnation of Lord Nandeeswara, and it was written during the 13th century AD, by Palkuriki Somanatha in Telugu language. It is considered as a sacred text by the Lingayat sect of people. Lingayats used to worship Lord Basava as their Ishta […]
Veerabrahmendra Swami Jayanti 2026
Sri Veerabrahmendra Swami Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Pothuluri Veerabrahmendra swami, who is also popular as Brahmamgaru and Kalagnani. In 2026, Veerabrahmendra Swami Jayanti date is April 26. In Sri Veerabrahmendra Swami Matham in Kandimallayapalle, Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Veerabrahmendra Swami Jayanti is celebrated with utmost gusto. The Jayanti Utsavalu are celebrated […]
18 Interesting Facts about Ganesha
Lord Vinayaka is considered to be the first god in Hinduism. Hindus worship Lord Vinayaka as the obstacle remover and people worships him daily by offering pujas to him. Lord Vinayaka is the god of granting boons. He is regarded as the god of gods, and his temples are situated even in abroad. Even under […]