On 13 August 2026, Shravana Masam (Shravan Month) starts in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu calendars. As Ashada Amavasya marks the end of Ashada Month in Amavasyant Panchangams, the next day (Shukla Pratipada) marks the beginning of Shravan Month. As per the above calendars, Shravan month is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Sri Krishna, and […]
Here is the list of famous Temples in Hyderabad for Shravana Masam Poojas. Devi Temples, Ganesha Temples, Shiva Temples, Hanuman Temples, Subramanya Swamy Temples, Grama Devatha Temples, Nagadevatha Temples, etc, are the most visited temples during Shravana Masam in Hyderabad & Secunderabad twin cities. In 2026, Shravana Masam begins on August 13 and ends on […]
Mahalaya Paksha Shraddh (Pitru Paksha Shraddh) are the rituals dedicated to Pithru devatas or dead ancestors. In 2026, Mahalaya paksha starts on September 27 and ends on October 10 with Mahalaya Amavasya Tarpan. Mahalaya Pitru paksha begins on the first day during Ashwin month as per North Indian calendar followed in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, […]
Thakurani Teej is celebrated on Shravan Month Teej as per Pushtimarg Sampradaya’s Hindu Calendar. In 2026, Thakurani Teej date is August 15. It is a celebration held during the days of Hindola by Shri Swaminiji and Shri Yamunaji in honor of Shriji at their abode. The Lord along with Thakuraniji or Swaminiji presided over the […]
Kajari Teej is observed on third day after Shravan Purnima i.e. Krishna Paksha Tritiya in Bhadrapada month as per North Indian calendars. In 2026, Kajari Teej date is August 31. On this day women perform Sri Krishna Puja and neem pooja. This is the biggest of all three Teej festivals celebrated in the North. Kajari […]
Mahalakshmi Sthapana Pujan (Mahalakshmi Kalasha Sthapana) is observed on the first Friday of Shravan Month (Shravan Shukravar). In 2026, Sthapana Pujan date is August 14. As Mahalakshmi Puja is observed on all Fridays in Shravan Maas, Kalasha Sthapana is performed on the first Friday. It is also referred to as Sampada Lakshmi Puja in some […]
Shravana Shukravaram (Fridays in Shravan Month) is very auspicious day for MahaLakshmi Puja. In Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, Goddess Mahalakshmi is worshipped on Shravana Shukravaram. In 2026, Shravana Shukravaram dates are – 14 August, 21 August, 28 August, 4 September, 11 September. Mahalakshmi Sthapana Pooja is on August 14 and Varalakshmi Vratham is on […]
Ardh Shravanik Vrat is observed in Shravan Month. In 2026, Ardh Shravanik Vrat date is August 13. It is a month-long vrata. Ardha Shravanik Vrata begins on Shukla Paksha Pratipada in Shravan Maas and ends on the last day of Shravan. Ekbhukth or Nakt Vrata is a major part of this Vrata (performer observes ‘only […]
Dharmasamrat Sri Karpatri Maharaj Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Swami Karpatri Maharaj. In 2026, Karpatri Maharaj Jayanti date is August 14. Swami Karpatri Ji Jayanti is celebrated with utmost gaiety and devotion in Uttar Pradesh and all other places of India. Swami Karpatri (1907–1982) was born in a village at Uttar Pradesh, and he […]
Always there will be a controversy in celebrating Janmashtami. Krishna Janmashtami Puja Muhurat or best time of pujan for 2026 is given here. In 2026, Sri Krishna Janmashtami Krishna Janmashtami is on September 4. As Smarta people celebrate it on the day when Ashtami starts … i.e Smarta Janmashtami. In North India, it is celebrated […]
How is Krishna the greatest scientist? Because He knows everything. Science means to know the thing correctly. A scientist is one who knows a subject matter thoroughly. Krishna knows everything. If I say that heat is the energy of Krishna, you cannot deny it, because it is not your energy. In your body there is […]
Meaning of Lord Krishna’s Vishwaroopa: Why Vishwaroopa is depicted as a person with so many heads & hands? Vishwaroopa means to see God in everything. Vishwa means the whole universe, and roopa here means the Universal form; seeing the whole universe as the form of one divinity is what it means, but the artist has shown it differently. Do […]
Haryali Teej is celebrated in Shravan month with lot of gusto in Banke Bihariji temple, Vrindavan. In 2026, Haryali Teej date is August 15. In the evening of Haryali Amavasya Teej Lord Bihariji is taken out of Sanctum Sanctorum for very auspicious Jhoolan Yatra. Many special pujas and rituals are done to please Lord Bihariji […]
Haryali Teej is celebrated in Shravan month with lot of gusto in North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and many other places. In 2026, Hariyali Teej date is August 14. In the evening of Haryali Amavasya Teej Lord Bihariji is taken out of Sanctum Sanctorum for very auspicious Jhoolan Yatra. Many special […]
The following story illustrates how the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, although seemingly an ordinary sound, is not the same as other sounds. Out of His love for us, God manifests Himself as His holy name. The Padma Purana declares: abhinnatvam nama naminoh “There is no difference between the name of God and God Himself.” So the […]
Santan Saptami vrat is an auspicious puja dedicated to Kuldevi or devta. In 2026, Santan Saptami vrat date is September 18. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Saptami in Bhadrapad Month (September). It is an important vrat for those who are not blesses with children and want to get children. It is also performed by […]
“Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya” sloka from Bhagvad Gita tells us Lord himself manifests to demolish the evil from the world whenever there is decline of righteousness and rise of evil… The sloka beautifully explains the purpose of each incarnation of Lord Vishnu in a wider manner. YADA YADA HI DHARMASYA GLANIRBHAVATI BHARATA ABHYUTTANAM ADHARMASYA TADAATMANAAM […]
Guga Navami, Goga Navmi is observed on Navami day in Bhadrapad maas, the next day of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. In 2026, Guga Navami date is September 5. This festival is dedicated to the Serpent God ‘Guga’. It is celebrated in North Indian states, especially Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Guga Navami puja is observed […]
Dadhichi Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Dadhichi Maharshi. Dadichi still remains the greatest example for sacrifice. When Lord Indra asked him to sacrifice his bones to make a weapon which could kill Vrutasur, Dadichi readily agreed without even thinking for a moment. Dadhichi Jayanti falls on the Ashtami of Bhadrapada Masa every year. It is […]
Polala Amavasya (Poleramma Vratham, Polamba Vratam) is an important vratham dedicated to Goddess Poleramma. It is observed on Shravana Amavasya, No Moon day in Shravana masam in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. In 2026, Polala Amavasya date is September 11. Married women observe Polala Amavasya vratam for better health and longer life of their children. Goddess […]