Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha is an auspicious fortnight dedicated to perform pitru shraddh rituals. This article explains you – where to do pitru paksha shraddh or the list of places to perform Mahalaya paksha shraddh pinda daan. In India, there are 1008 sacred spots to perform these rituals. The important places in the list […]
Auspicious Time for Pitru Paksha 2026 Shraddh (Mahalaya Paksha) is given here all Pitru Paksha tithis. In 2026, Pitru Paksha begins on September 27 and ends with Mahalaya Amavasya on October 10. Auspicious Timings for Pitru Paksha Shraddha Tharpan.. Kutup Muhurat, Rohina Muhurat and Aparahana Kaal are the auspicious time for Pitru paksha tharpan. Among […]
Ekadashi shraddha is the eleventh day of Pitru Paksha. Also known as Indira Ekadasi, this Pitru Paksha Ekadashi falls in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month in North Indian Hindi calendars and in Bhadrapad month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada Panchangams. In 2026, Ekadashi Shraddh date is October 6. Apart from Shraddh tharpan rituals, […]
Manasa Devi Temple in Panchkula of Haryana is one of the best places to visit during Navratri festival. The Navratri Mela is celebrated for two times in a year during Ashwin month (September – October) and Chaitra month (March – April). The nine-day Mela starts on Kalasha Sthapana day (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada) and culminates on […]
Indira Ekadashi Vrat Katha, story is associated with King Indrasena. Indira Ekadashi falls in Pitru Paksha (Mahalaya Paksha). The story of Indira Ekadashi goes like… Indira Ekadashi is the eleventh day of Ashwin month which falls during Pitru paksha. The legend or Vrat katha of this Ekadasi is mentioned in the Brahmavaivarta Purana as a conversation […]
Indira Ekadasi is observed in the Hindu month of Ashwin (North Indian) or Bhadrapada month. This Ekadashi falls during the Pitru Paksha. As per the vrat katha mentioned in the Brahmavaivarta Purana, Indira Ekadasi is observed for fore-fathers. Every Ekadasi fast is dedicated to get moksha for ourselves this Ekadashi is solely dedicated to provide […]
Dasara Navaratri at Basar Saraswati Temple of Telangana is a biggest festival at the abode of Goddess of education and knowledge. In 2026, Basar Temple Dasara Navaratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 20. On 11 October 2026, at 4 AM Navaratri puja begins with Mangala Vayidyams. Ammavari Suprabhatha Seva begins at 4.30 […]
Lalita Panchami 2026 in Kolhapur Temple, Lalita Panchami 2026 celebrations in Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple. In 2026, Navratri begins on October 11 with Ghatasthapana and ends on October 19 with Mahanavami. Lalita Panchami date is October 15. Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple is the most important Shakti Peethas in Maharashtra, and one of the Astadasa Shaktipeeth (18 most […]
Dwitiya Shraddh Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras | 28 September 2026…’Dwitiya Shraddha Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras’ are chanted during Dwitiya Shraddha in Pitru Paksha (Apara Paksha – Mahalaya Paksha). In 2026, Dwitiya Shraddh date is September 28. 28 September 2026 (Dwitheeya-Revathi, Ashwini) (Sunday, Bhanu vasara) (Dwithiyai up to 7.15 pm, then thridiyai; Revathi up to 10.17 am, then […]
Pratipada Shraddh Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras, 27 September 2026 .. ‘Pratipada Shraddha Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras’ are chanted during Pratipada Shraddha in Pitru Paksha (Apara Paksha – Mahalaya Paksha). In 2026, Pratipada Shraddh date is September 27. Pratipada Shraddh Tharpana Sankalpam, 27 September 2026 (Pradhamai up to 9 pm, then Dwithiyai; uthraproshtapatha up to 11.09 am, then […]
‘Purnima Shraddha Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras’ are chanted during the Purnima Shraddha in Pitru Paksha (Mahalaya Paksha). In 2026, Purnima Shraddh date is September 26. 26 September 2026, Purnima Shraddha Tharpana Mantras Adya Sri Bhagavatha maha purushasya Vishnor Agnaya pravarthamanasya Adhya Brahmana Dweethiya parardhe Swetha Varaha kalpe Vaivaswatha manvanthare ashta vimsathi thame kali yuge prathame padhe, […]
Full Moon, Purnima in September 2026 is Bhadrapad Purnima, Poornam in Bhadrapad maas as per Hindu calendar. Purnima date is September 26, 2026. Timings of Purnima Purnima begins at 11.06 PM on 25 September and ends at 10.18 PM on 26th September. On this day, Bhagvat Saptah Samapthi utsav is also observed. Bhadrapad Purnima (Bhadarvi […]
Vayu, Agni, Yama, Chitragupta, Kubera, Navagraha Thiru Kalyanam.. Divine marriage of Vayu Bhagawan, Agni Bhagawan, Yamadharma Raja, Chitragupta, Kubera, Navagrahas… While the term Kalyanam refers to marriages made between ordinary mortals like us, marriages performed between immortal gods and goddesses are known as Thirukalyanam. Some of the Thirukalyanam of the ancient celebrated divine personalities are […]
Ashtamukha Gandabherunda Narasimha is one of the fiercest forms of Narasimha Swamy. The Sadhana of Ashtamukha Gandabherunda Narasimha (the eight-faced Narasimha) is extremely secretive method of worship in Vaishnava Agama Nigama Tantra Shashtras. According to Ashtamukha Gandabherunda Narasimha Kalpam, during the fight between Sharabheshwara (form of Shiva) and Narasimha reached to its peak, furious Narasimha […]
In South India, nine types of Naivedyam (food offerings) are offered to Goddess Durga during Navaratri. In 2026, Navratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 20. As the nine Goddesses to worship differ from place to place and state to state, naivedyam also differs. Usually, Navadurga are worshipped as Navadevi in Andhra Pradesh, […]
Sindoor Tritiya, Sindhur Teej, Sindhara Teej, Sowbhagya Teej, Gauri Teej, is observed on the third day of Navratri Durga Puja festival. In 2026, Sindoor Tritiya date is October 13 in Maha Navratri (Shardiya Navratri) and March 21 in Chaitra Vasantha Navaratri. Sindoor Teej is mainly celebrated in North Indian states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, etc.. […]
Preeti Dwitiya (Preethi Vidiya) is observed on the second day of Navratri Durga Puja. In 2026, Preeti Dwitiya falls on October 12 in Ashwin Navratri. Usually, on Preeti Dwitiya day, Goddess Brahmacharini Mata is worshipped as part of Navadurga Puja, Balatripura Sundari Mata is worshipped as a part of Navadevi Alankara Puja and Tara Mahavidya […]
Navaratri Celebrations in Tamil Nadu.. In temples of Tamil Nadu, Navaratri is celebrated for Durga’s dwelling in each temple. The temples are decorated, ceremonial lamps are lit, and Vedic chantings are performed. The festival begins with Devi Paksha which falls in the Ashwin month (September -October) and ends with Vijayadashami. Devotees sculpt idols and toys of Gods […]
List of Temples to have darshanam in Navaratri in Tamil Nadu cities… TEMPLES TO VISIT IN EACH IMPORTANT CITY OF TAMIL NADU DURING NAVARATRI FESTIVAL DAYS In temples of Tamil Nadu, Navaratri is celebrated for Durga’s dwelling in each temple. The temples are decorated, ceremonial lamps are lit, and Vedic chantings are performed. Navaratri has […]
Chennai Temples for Navaratri Festival… Temples to visit in Chennai city during Navaratri festival 2026.. In temples of Tamil Nadu, Navaratri is celebrated for Durga’s dwelling in each temple. The temples are decorated, ceremonial lamps are lit, and Vedic chantings are performed. Navaratri has been a historic tradition within Tamil Nadu, with Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Durga […]