Ker Puja is an important tribal festival celebrated during Shravan month in Tripura. Usually, Kerpuja begins two weeks after Kharchi Puja. In 2026, Kher Puja date is August 11. Ker Puja is performed by Tripura’s royal family within their place. It is performed for the welfare, integration, and prosperity of the state. Goddess Ker is […]
Chinga Masam 2026 | Chingam Month in Malayalam Calendar
Chinga Masam or Chingam Month is the first month in traditional Malayalam calendar of Kerala. In 2026, Chinga Masam starts on August 17 and ends on 16 September. Malayalam calendar or Kolla Varsham begins on Chingam 1 or the first day of the Chingam month. Chingam month 1 marks the beginning of Kolla Varsham 1202 […]
Rig Hiranyakeshi Shravani 2026
Rig Hiranyakeshi Shravani is observed on Hastha nakshatra day in Shravan month as per all lunar Hindu calendars. This a special ritual observed by some Brahmin communities in Goa, Maharashtra, and some parts of Gujarat. In 2026, Rig Hiranyakeshi Shravani date is August 16. The other special Shravani ritual is Rig Shukla Yajur Taittariya Shravani […]
Rig Shravani 2026
Rig Shravani is observed in Shravan month by some Brahmin communities in Maharashtra, Goa, and some parts of Gujarat. In 2026, Rig Shravani date is August 26. Rig Shravani is observed on Shravana Nakshatra day in Shravan Month. And it mostly falls on Shravan Purnima or a day before or after Shravan Purnima. On the […]
Taittiriya Shravani 2026
Taittiriya Shravani is observed in Shravan month by some Krishna Yajurveda Brahmin communities in Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and South India. In 2026, Taittiriya Shravani date is August 28. The Taittiriya Brahmins is a notable shakha of the Krishna Yajurveda. The Vishnu Purana attributes it to a pupil of Yaska named Tittiri. It is most prevalent in south India. […]
Rakshabandhan 2026 wishes: Hindupad wishes Happy Rakhi Festival
Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi, the holy symbol of sacred bond between sister and brother, will be celebrated on August 28 in 2026. Hindupad wishes all the readers and Hindus a Happy Rakshabandhan and Happy Rakhi Festival 2026. Sister tie Rakhi to their brother hand while chanting a Rakshabandhan Mantra. It is believed that Rakhi protects […]
Yagnopaveetha Dharana Mantras in Telugu PDF
Here are the Yagnopaveetha Dharana Mantras in Telugu PDF for free download. Yagnopaveetha Dharana is performed on Shravana Pournami (Full Moon day in Shravana Masam). In 2026, Yagnopavitha Dharana date (Jandhyala Purnima) is August 28. For Yajurvedi Brahmins, Yajurveda Upakarma date is August 28, Rig Vedi Uparkarma date is August 26 and Samaveda Upakarma date […]
The Legendry month of Onam: Chingam Masam
Onam is a harvest festival celebrated by all Malayalis irrespective of their religion or caste in the Indian state of Kerala. The festival commemorates the Vamana avatar of Vishnu and the subsequent homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. It falls during the month of Chingam (August–September) and lasts for ten days starting on Atham and […]
Vinayagar Sathurthi 2026 in Chennai | Ganesha Chaturthi & Ganesh Immersion 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi festival, popularly known as Vinayagar Sathurthi, is celebrated with lot of gusto in Chennai & other parts of Tamil Nadu. The Government of Tamil Nadu and other state and city bodies have been working together to celebrate Vinayagar Chathurthi in eco friendly way. It is to note that Vinayaga Chaturthi 2026 date is […]
Bhadrapada Masam 2026 in Telugu Calendar
Bhadrapada masam, Bhadrapada month is 6th month in Telugu calendar of Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Bhadrapada Masam begins on September 12 and ends on October 10 with Mahalaya Amavasya (Sarva Pithru Amavasya). Bhadrapada maasam is considered inauspicious for Gruhapravesham, marriages, engagements, and all other auspicious functions. It is considered as Shunya Masam. In Bhadrapada month […]
Temples in Hyderabad for Shravana Masam Poojas
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 […]
Jandhyala Purnima, Janai Poornima | Ritual of Changing Sacred Thread on Shravan Poornima
Jandhaya Purnima or Janai Poornima is the ritual observed on Shravana Pournami in Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Jandhyala Purnima date is August 28. Jandhayla Purnima is called as Janai Purnima in Karnataka. Jandhyam means the Yagnopavitham or the Sacred Thread. Changing of Sacred Thread is performed on Jandhyala Purnima day. Jeerna Yagnopavitham (old Sacred Thread) […]
Tarakeswar Shravani Mela 2026 | Taraknath Temple Mela, Tarakeshwar
Tarakeswar Shravani Mela is a religious fair held at Taraknath Temple, Tarakeswar in Hoogly district of West Bengal. In 2026, Tarakeswar Shravan Mela begins on July 30 and ends on August 28. Though large numbers of devotees throng the temple on Shravan Somvar (Mondays in Shravan Month), each day of Shravan Month has special significance. […]
Rakshabandhan 2026 | Rakhi Purnima | Rakhi Festival
Rakshabandhan (Rakhi Purnima, Rakhi festival) is one of the biggest festivals in Hinduism. Raksha bandhan is celebrated on Shravan Purnima, the Full Moon day in Shravan month (August). Rakhi Purnima festival highlights the eternal love and affection between brother and sister. In 2026, Rakshabandhan festival date is August 28. On Rakhi Purnima day various rituals are observed in […]
Shukla Yajur Shravani 2026
Shukla Yajur Shravani is observed in Shravan month by some Brahmin communities in Maharashtra, Goa, and some parts of Gujarat. In 2026, Shukla Yajur Shravani date is 27 August. On the Hasta Nakshatra in Shravan month, Rig Hiranyakesi Sravani ritual is observed. The other Shravani ritual is Rig Shukla Yajur Taittariya Shravani. It is observed on […]
Maa Chintpurni Sawan Mela 2026
Mata Chintpurni Mela is a very popular Mela held at Chintpurni Mata Temple, in Himachal Pradesh. In 2026, Mata Chintpurni Sawan Mela date is August 20. Shravan Ashtami is the important day in this Mela. Actually, Chintpurni Mela begins on the first day of Shravan Month Shukla Paksha (13 August 2026) (Shravan Shukla Paksha) and ends […]
Shravan Maas 2026 in Marathi Calendar
Shravan Maas (Sawan mahina or Shravan month) is the 5th month in Marathi calendar of Maharashtra and some Konkan regions. In 2026, Shravan maas begins on August 13 and ends on September 11. Shravan month is the most favorite month for Lord Shiva. Shiv bhagwan drank Halahal and became Neelkanth during the Samudra Manthan (churning […]
Rakshabandhan Muhurat 2026 | Auspicious Time to Tie Rakhi
What is the Rakshabandhan Muhurat 2026, Auspicious Time to Tie Rakhi in 2026 on 28 August? Here is the auspicious timings for Rakshabandhan rituals (Rakhi tying, etc..).. According to many religious scriptures such as Dharmasindhu and Purushartha Chintamani, the Rakshabandhan (tying Rakhi) should be observed on Aparahna Vyapthi Purnima or Pradosha Vyapthi Purnima. And Rakshabandhan […]
Ganesh Chaturthi Patra Puja, 21 leaves to worship Ganesh on Ganesh Chavithi
Ganesh Patra Puja is very important step in Ganesh Chaturthi puja. 21 types of leaves are used for Ganesh Chaturthi festival to worship Lord Ganesha. This pathra puja is also called as ‘Eka Vimshathi Patra Puja. Chanting each name of the Lord, Ganesha is worshipped with each type of leaf. As per Hinduism, Rushis used […]
Best Month for Srisailam Darshanam | Auspicious Time for Visiting Srisailam Temple
Which is the best month for Srisailam Temple Darshanam? Which is the best and auspicious month to visit Srisailam Shiva Temple / Srisailam Bhramarambika Temple? Having Darshanam of Srisailam Temple in any month is very auspicious. And the list of merits are mentioned here.. Srisailam Temple Darshanam in Chaitra Masam – Sakala Shubha Prapti & […]