Maha Navaratri, Sharada Navratri is the biggest event at Kollur Mookambika temple of Udupi district in Karnataka. In 2026, Maha Navaratri celebrations start on October 11 and end on October 20. The festival of Navratri is witnessed by few lakhs of devotees from the State, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. On 11 October […]
Brahmacharini is the second manifestation of the Goddess Durga in Hinduism and is celebrated on the second day of the Navaratri festival. Her name is derived from two words: “Brahma,” which refers to the Supreme Reality or God, and “charini,” which means one who walks or follows the path. Brahmacharini is often depicted as a […]
9 Days of Bathukamma Festival – Bathukamma festival celebrations on each day, beginning from Pethara Amavasya till the Saddula Bathukamma (Grand Finale of Bathukamma festival) are listed out here. Bathukamma festival begins with Engili Poola Bathukamma and ends with Saddula Bathukamma on Durga Ashtami day and in few instances on Mahanavami day. 1st day – […]
Boddemma is a traditional festival in Telangana state. It is dedicated to Goddess Gauramma (Gauri). In 2026, Boddemma starts on October 1 and ends on October 10. Boddemma is celebrated mainly by unmarried girls from the day of Bahula Panchami in Bhadrapada masam to Mahalaya Amavasya (Pethra amaasa). In some districts of Telangana, it begins […]
Dashain is the most celebrated and the biggest festival of Nepal, Bhutan and some North Eastern states of India. In 2026, Dashain festival starts on October 11 with Ghatsthapana and ends on 21 October with Vijayadashami Tika or Bijayadashami. Tika and Jamara will continue till 21 October in 2026. Dasain 2026 dates – Dashain 2026 […]
Mahalaya Amavasya Shraddh Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras, 10 October 2026… ‘Mahalaya Amavasya Shraddha Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras’ are chanted in Mahalaya Amavasya Shraddha in Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Mahalaya Amavasya Shraddh date is 10 October 2026. 10 October 2026, Mahalaya Amavasya Shraddha Sankalpam Parabhava nama samvathsare, Dakshinayane, varsha rithou, kanya mase, Krishna pakshe, adhya amavasyam punya thidhou, sthira vasara yukthayam, […]
Maa Shailaputri is one among the Nava Durgas, and her temple is located at Kashi, Varanasi, and the eight other forms of Ma Durga temples are also located at Varanasi, such as Ma Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayini, Kaalratri, Siddhidhatri and Mahagauri. This is an ancient temple and it is the main temple of Maa […]
Also known as Chaushat Yogini Mata or Chatushashti Yogini Goddesses, 64 Yoginis are believed manifestations of Goddess Shakti. Often Saptamatrikas or Ashtamatrikas are confused with the Yogini shakti. On the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, 15 km south-east of the city, is a small, circular temple, the Yogini Temple, dating to the early ninth century. It is […]
Pancharatrotsav is a five-day vrata observed during Navratri Poojan. In 2026, Pancharatrotsava in Navratri begins on October 15 and ends on October 19. Usually, it begins on Lalitha Panchami and ends with Saraswati Balidan or visarjan on Mahanavami day. Lalitha Panchami, Durga Sashti, Durga Saptami, Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami are the days of this Navratri […]
Batukamma Panduga or Bathukamma festival is the largest regional festival celebrated during Durga Navratri in Telangana state. In Telugu, ‘Bathukamma means ‘come alive Mother Goddess’. Bathukamma represents the Mother Goddess Gauri (Gauramma). In 2026, Bathukamma Festival begins on October 10 to October 19. On Bathukamma festival, Goddess Gauri is worshipped in the form of Bathukamma. Boddemma […]
Dasara Sharan Navaratri at Alampur Jogulamba Temple is a biggest festival at Shakti Peetham in Telangana. In 2026, Alampur Temple Dasara Navaratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 20. Dasara Sharan Navaratri utsavams will begin on 11 October with Ankurarpana, Ganapathi Pooja at 8.30 AM. Kumkumarchana, Navavarana Pooja, Archanas, Chandi Homam, Sahasranama Archana, […]
Durga Navaratri is the biggest festival at Vanadurga Bhavani temple near Medak in Telangana. Vana Durga Bhavani is a form of Goddess Durga. Edupayalu, a small village near Medak, is a holy place for Hindus as it has a great historical significance. In 2026, Vana Durga Bhavani Navaratri starts on October 11 and ends on Dasara […]
Sapta Ratrotsava in Navratri refers to a seven-night observance of Navratri, offered as an alternative for devotees who cannot perform rituals for all nine nights. In 2026, Saptaratrotsava begins on October 13 and ends on October 19 with Mahanavami Navratri Udyapan. While Navratri traditionally lasts for nine nights (“Nava” meaning nine), some texts and regional […]
Third day of Navratri is celebrated as Maha Tritiya Navratri Durga Puja or Sindhur Tritiya or Sowbhagya Teej or Gauri Teej. In 2026, third day of Navratri date is October 13 and March 21 in Chaitra Navratri. Navdurga and Dasamahavidya Goddesses are worshipped during Navratri puja in North Indian states but in South India Navadevi avataras […]
Mahalaya, Mahalaya Amavasya is the last day of Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Mahalaya date is October 10. On this day, In Bengal, Durga Puja is started. Devotees welcome Goddess Durga or Mahishasura Mardhini to their homes on this day. The six-day long Durga Puja celebrations will be started on Mahalaya. In other parts of India, people observe […]
Mahavidya Worship in Navratri.. Mahavidya worship during Navratri is a powerful tantric tradition where devotees honor the ten cosmic forms of Goddess Shakti, seeking spiritual transformation, protection, and fulfillment of desires. The Ten Mahavidyas and Their Worship The Mahavidyas are: Kali, Tara, Tripura Sundari (Shodashi), Bhuvaneshwari, Bhairavi, Chhinnamasta, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi, and Kamala. Each goddess embodies […]
Ashwin month, Ashvina mahina, Ashwayuja masam, Asoj maas, Aso maas is 7th month in Hindu calendar. In 2026, Ashwin month, Ashwina mahina starts on September 27 and ends on October 26 in North Indian Hindi calendar. Ashwin month is the 3rd month in Chaturmas (four holy months in Hinduism) and considered auspicious because of Durga […]
Vishwakarma Jayanti or Biswakarma Diwas is the first appearance day or birthday of Lord Vishwakarma, the Hindu God of architecture and engineering. In 2026, Vishwakarma Jayanti date is September 17. It is celebrated with lot of gusto in industrial towns of West Bengal, Odisha, Tripura, Assam, some other North Indian states, Eastern parts of India, […]
Srimad Bhagwat Saptah, Shreemad Bhagavat Saptaah is a week dedicated to recite or chant Sreemad Bhagwat (Sreemad Bhagavath Parayana). In 2026, Srimad Bhagwat Saptah starts on September 20 and ends on September 26. During the week, Shrimad Bhagavatham is recited in temples, Ashrams, and other holy places related to Hinduism. Usually, it is observed in […]
Nine divine stories from Devi Bhagavatham (Devi Bhagavatha Purana).. 1. The Birth of Devi: The Purana begins with the story of how the goddess Devi took birth as the daughter of King Himalaya and Queen Maina. She is later known as Parvati and becomes the consort of Lord Shiva. 2. The Slaying of Mahishasura: As […]