Hanuman Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman (Hanumath Vijayotsavam). In Maharashtra, some parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka celebrate Chaitra Purnima as Hanuman Jayanti. In 2026, Hanuman Jayanti date is April 1|2. But in some places it is celebrated as Hanumath Vijayotsavam. Hanuman Puja, Hanuman Homam, Havanam, Hanuman Sindhura Puja, etc are the […]
14 April 2026 is Pana Sankranti (Odiya New Year, Meru Sankranti). According to the solar system the month is counted from ‘Sankranti’ to ‘Sankranti’ and in lunar system it is counted from ‘Purnima’ (Full-moon) to ‘Purnima’. Maha Visuva Sankranti is the first day of the month of ‘Baisakh’ as well as the solar year. This is also called ‘Jala […]
Hyderabad Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra Route Map for 2 April 2026 is given here.. In view of the Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra on April 2, traffic diversions will be done based on the necessity and as and when the procession approaches the particular junction. The Shobha Yatra will proceed through the following routes: Ram Mandir, […]
Hanuman Jayanti is the Jayanti of Lord Hanuman or Anjaneya swamy. Here is the simple Hanuman Jayanti Puja Vidhi or Puja procedure. In 2026, Hanuman Jayanti date is April 1|2. For every puja, cleanliness of the atmosphere around the puja place is the most prominent thing. Clean yourself, your house and the puja place. Some […]
Madurai Meenakshi Temple Sthala Puranam, History of Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswar Koil.. Effacing of Indra’s Sin The first of the puranas refers to the origins of Madurai and the divine association of the Meenakshi Sundareshwara temple. Hinduism has strong belief in reincarnation and the principle of karma – that the acts of one life have ramifications […]
The list of Sub Temples and the information about the sub shrines located in Kukke Subramanya Swamy Temple, near Udupi in Karnataka is given here.. KukkeLinga Temple Subshrines Name – KukkeLinga Temple Vimana Type – NO Sanctorum Shape – Square Shape Speciality – Purathana Subshrines Details – KukkeLinga Temple: located indoor of kukke shri subrahmanya […]
Sitalsasthi is an important festival of Odisha, mainly celebrated in Sambalpur region. In 2026, Sitalsasthi date is June 20. The celestial wedding of the divine couple Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is celebrated during Sitalsasthi festival. It was started 400 odd years ago. This Hindu festival is in the form of a carnival. Sitalsasthi celebrations […]
Dev Damodar Tithi is the death anniversary of Damodaradev, a Vaishnava saint from Ratnapitha, Hajo, Kamrup (Assam). In 2026, Dev Damodar Tithi date is April 18. Dev Damodar Tithi falls on Shukla Paksha Pratipada in Vaishakh Month as per North Indian calendar. It is the first day following Vaishakh Amavasya. According to Assamese calendar, Dev […]
In the north Malabar region of Kerala, a practice prevalent that is traditional is Vishukkani Vili. This particular event involves children, who move in group or in large number from one house to the other within villages, shouting or calling ‘vishukaniye, vishukaniye.’ It is to be noted that when they arrive at different houses making […]
Kukke Subramanya Swamy temple complex is located at the foot hills of Kumara Parvatha and along the banks of river Kumara Dhara. According to Hindu Religious History, God took birth in the form of Kumara Swamy (the deity) and came with Lord Ganapathi to Kumara Dhara to kill the demon Tarakasura, where he married Devasena […]
Nava Veeras are the nine great soldiers and the brave divine attendants of Lord Muruga. They were born from Nava Shakthis, who were born out of the powers of Mata Parvati. They are also considered as an incarnation of Mata Parvati. The sons of Navashakthis are known as Nava Veerar’s. The Nava veeras are: 1. […]
‘Who is Guru, Shrimad Bhagvat Quotes’ explains us about what is meant by a Guru according to the Shrimad Bhagvat. The 11 Chapter of Shrimadbhagwat (A Holy text written by Sage Vyasa, which includes stories of various Incarnations, the life and teachings of Shrikrushna and Saints) mentions a conversation between Yadu and Avadhut (One Name […]
Sri Ramanavami Pattabhisheka Asthanam in Tirumala Temple… As a part of Sri Rama Navami festivities, Pattabhisheka Asthanam of Sri Rama Chandra Murty was observed with religious fervour in Tirumala temple. The Coronation Ceremony episode from Srimad Ramayanam was recited in front of Utsava deities of Sri Rama, Sri Sita and Lakshmana Swamy at Bangaru Vakili […]
Life always moves towards perfection. Just like how water flows down and fire goes up, the nature of life is to move towards perfection, to move towards something bigger and something higher. Often people say that the mind is wavering, but the mind is not wavering. The mind is the wave. It is moving towards […]
Is there anything really called as ‘evil-eye’? Many times mothers protect their children from the evil-eye by tying a black thread on their hand or around their neck. Does the evil-eye cast by people really exist? You know, if you believe something then it will manifest and be like that. That is the first thing […]
Mesha Sankranti (Mesha Sankramana punyakalam) is an auspicious during when Sun transits to Mesha Rashi from Meena Rashi. It marks the beginning of new zodiac cycle of Surya Bhagavan. It is also referred to as Souramana Ugadi as it is celebrated as the New Year day in Souramana Panchangams (Solar Calendars) followed as per Hinduism. […]
What is the Link between Quantum Physics & Yoga? Quantum physics has discovered that matter does not exist. What exists is just wave function. The table, floor, ceiling, all appear to be there, but they are all just wave functions. If you take one piece of matter and go deep into it, you will see […]
15 April 2026 is Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year, Naba Barsha 1433) in Bengali calendar. The first day of Boishakh month marks the beginning of New Year as per Bengali calendar (Bengali Panjika). Transition of Sun from Meena Rasi to Mesha Rasi (Mesha Sankranti) heralds the Naba Barsha in Bengal and some parts of Bangladesh. […]
Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu is the Assamese New Year celebrated in mid April. In 2026, Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu date is April 15. Actually, Bohag Bihu is celebrated for 7 days but nowadays it is confined for 3 days. Goru Bihu, Manuh Bihu, and Gosai Bihu are the three festivals of Rongali Bihu. […]
Bhagwan Parshvanatha, Story of Bhagwan Parshvanatha, How Bhagwan Parshvanatha originated, where Bhagwan Parshvanatha was born? The holy religion of Jainism preaches about living a simple and a pious life and without causing any harm to all the living beings in the earth. Jainism is mainly based on the teachings of the 24 Tirthankaras. The 24 […]