The term “Mahishasura Vadha” refers to the slaying or killing of the demon Mahishasura by the goddess Durga. This event is a significant episode in Hindu mythology and is prominently featured in the Devi Mahatmyam, a sacred text that narrates the stories of the goddess Durga’s battles against various demons. Mahishasura Vadha is featured in […]
Dev Diwali is observed on Kartik Purnima and popularly celebrated along the Ganga River banks in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) and other holy places in India. In 2026, Dev Diwali date is November 24. This festival is dedicated to River Ganga and devotees pay their tribute to Ganga Mata. It is believed that on Dev Deepavali, […]
The Amla tree (botanical name: Phyllanthus emblica / Emblica officinalis), Indian gooseberry (Aamla from Sanskrit term “Amalika”) has great significance in the Hindu tradition. Amla Tree as per Vishnu Purana: According to Vishnu Purana, the amla tree is said to have germinated from the tears of Lord Vishnu himself. When Vishnu saw that the whole […]
For 20 October 2026, Vijayadashami Alankaram in Vijayawada Temple is – Goddess Rajarajeshwari Devi. 20 October 2026 is the 10th day in Dasara Navaratri. During Dasara Sharan Navaratri of Kanakadurga Temple, each day one of the forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped. On Dasara day this year, Kanakadurga Mata is decorated in the form of Sri Rajarajeshwari Devi and […]
Linga Daana Nomu is a vrat of donating Shiva Lingams. It is observed in Karthika Masam as per Telugu calendar. In 2026, Karthika Masam begins on November 10 and ends on December 8. There is a special song dedicated to this vratham which is sung daily during Karthika Masam. And on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in […]
Jagadhatri Puja is observed on Karthik Shukla Navami, 9th day in Kartik month in Bengal. In 2026, Jagadhatri Puja date is November 18. Goddess Jagadhatri is the savior of the universe who has protected the world from cruel demons. She is another manifestation of Goddess Durga. Maha Shakti appears as ten-handed fierce form (dashabhuji), Goddess […]
Vijayadashami Vijay Muhurat is an auspicious time on Dussehra festival. In 2026, Dussehra date is October 20. Though the whole day of Vijaya Dashami is considered as auspicious, Vijay Muhurat is even more meritorious to start new ventures, pujas and many other rituals. Vijayadashami Pooja Muhurat 2026 Vijayadasami Vijay Muhurat 2026 Time is – 1.58 […]
Ksheerabdhi Shayana Vratham (Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi) is observed on Shukla paksha Dwadashi in Karthik Month. In 2026, Ksheerabdhi Shayana Vratham date is November 21. According to several Puranas, Lord Vishnu, who woke up from cosmic sleep on Utthana Ekadashi, comes to Vrindavan or Brundavan along with Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Brahma. It is also believed that […]
Vijayadashami is the final day of Durga Navaratri. On this day Durga Visarjan or Udvasan is performed. There is a popular legend associated with Vijaya Dashami tells us about another ritual ‘Shami Puja. Legend of Vijayadashami and Shami Puja Apart from the story of Lord Ram and Ravan about Vijayadashami, another legend is mentioned in […]
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. […]