While Manthara who was a hunchbacked woman and a popular wicked character in Ramayana, Kubja is a good natured hunchbacked woman from Mathura, who lived during the previous Dwapara Yuga, and she was transformed by Lord Krishna by removing her hunchback and also he made her into a beautiful woman. The episode is described in the Bhagavata Purana, Brahmavaivarta Purana and the Sur […]
Mylapore Kapaleeswarar Temple Brahmotsavam 2026 | Panguni Uthram Festival in Mylapore Temple
Mylapore Kapaleeswarar Temple Brahmotsavam is a ten-day festival celebrated during Panguni Uthiram. In 2026, Kapaleeswarar Brahmotsavams begins on March 23 and will end on April 1 with Panguni Uthiram annual festival celebrations. It starts with Dhwajarohanam (flag hoisting) at 7.30 am on March 23. Kapaleeswarar Ratholsavam 2026 date is March 29 and Arupathmoovar will be […]
Lunar Eclipse 3 March 2026 Sankalpa Mantras | Chandra Grahana Sankalpa Mantras, Pitru Tharpana Slokas
Lunar Eclipse 3 March 2026 Sankalpa Mantras, Chandra Grahana Sankalpa Mantras, Pitru Tharpana Slokas – 3 March 2026. Pithru Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras, Thila Tharpana Anantara Vidhi – Samarpana Mantras, and the mantras to chant during ‘Daana’ for Chandra Grahana is also given here.. Here are the mantras, slokas or stotras for Chandra Grahanam of 3 […]
Asura Samhara Moorthy | Rishi Agastya as Asura Samhara Moorthy
Rishi Agastya is also known as Asura Samhara Moorthy, since he cleverly killed the two ferocious demons out of his spiritual powers. Ilvala and Vatapi both of them were demon brothers, and they were born to Demoness Ajamukhi and Rishi Durvasa, but both of them began to grow up as wicked demons. They ruled the […]
Nava Narasimha Kshetra | Nine Famous Temples of Narasimha Swamy
We can keep on telling about the significance of Lord Narasimha, day and night and for all the 365 days in a year. The Meaning for the word Narasimha is half lion with human body. Since Lord Narasimha had appeared in this form, even some Vishnu devotees are also getting afraid to worship him. But, […]
Ambarisha | Ikshvaku King, Son of Mandhata
Ambarisha was an Ikshvaku king and the son of Mandhata. He lived in Treta Yuga. He was a great devotee of Vishnu and through his great bhakti, lord Vishnu had offered him with Sudarshana Chakra. Once, Ambarisha performed the Ekadashi Vrata, and at the time of completion of Ekadashi, Sage Durvasa visited his place, and […]
Jupiter Sun Conjunction in Various Houses | Brihaspati, Ravi in Same House
Jupiter Sun Conjunction in various houses, Brihaspati Ravi in same house, effects of Guru and Ravi conjunction in various houses are explained here. When Jupiter and Sun are together, the destiny of the native will shine. Even if the two planets are individually malefic, but when together, they will give only benefic results. The native will […]
Satyakama Jabala
Satyakama Jabala was a pious boy, who has later become a holy sage, and he was mentioned in the sacred text, the Chandogya Upanishad. Once when he asked the name of his father, his mother was unable to tell, since due to the family condition, she had chosen a wrong path. But Jabala, was a very active […]
Sri Rama Navami 2026 at Bhadrachalam Temple, Brahmotsavam & Sita Rama Kalyanam
Bhadrachalam Sri Sita Ramachandra swamy Temple is the most popular holy place to celebrate Sri Rama Navami, Sri Rama Brahmotsavam and Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam. In 2026, Vasanta Paksha Thirukalyana Brahmotsavalu are celebrated from March 19 to April 2. Among all the events during Bhadrachalam Sri Rama Brahmotsavam, Sri Rama Navami and Sri Sita Rama […]
Vishu 2026 | Vishu Festival date in 2026 | Malayalam New Year 2026
Vishu 2026, Vishu Festival date in 2026, When is Vishu in 2026 in Kerala? In 2026, Vishu date is April. Vishu is the harvest festival of Kerala observed on the first day of the Medam month (April – May) of Malayalam Panchang. Vishu 2026 date is April 15. Vishu is the first day in Malayalam […]
Nakshatra Phalam 2026-2027 | Predictions of Nakshatra 2026-2027
Nakshatra Phalam 2026-2027 (Predictions of Nakshatra 2026-2027) gives the predictions for all Nakshatras in 2026-2027 year. Kandaya Phalam is an aspect of astrology predictions for 27 nakshatrams in a Hindu year. Here are Kandaya Phalams of all the 27 nakshatra or birth stars for 2026-2027, Sri Parabhava nama samvatsaram. Ugadi marks the beginning of Telugu […]
Puthandu Palangal 2026-2027 | Varuda Rasipalan 2026-2027
Puthandu Palangal 2026-2027 (Varuda Rasipalan 2026-2027) are given here for Tamil people who celebrate Tamil New Year on Puthandu (Chithirai Vishu / Chithirai 1 / Varusha Pirappu) on 14 April 2026. Tamil Varuda begins on Chithirai 1 and ends on the last day of Panguni Masam. The year 2026-2027 is known as ‘Parabhava Nama Varsha’. […]
Kurma Jayanti 2026 | Kurma Jayanthi on Vaishakh Purnima
Kurma Jayanti is the first appearance day of Lord Kurma, the tortoise incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Kurma Jayanthi is observed on Vaishakh Purnima, the Full Moon day in Vaishakh month (May) in Hindu calendar. In 2026, Kurma Jayanti date is May 1. In some places, it is observed on Nirjala Ekadashi, June 25. The main […]
Sri Nilobha Bhaktavar
Pimbalam is a beautiful and prosperous city. There lived a devotee named Niloba in this city. He was always devoted to the worship of Srimannarayana and was selfless. He eats the rest of the day, giving it to his servant and feeding it to his devotee. He has only one daughter. She was in the […]
Ardhanarishvara Shiva | Half-female & Half-male form of Lord Shiva
Ardhanarishvara Shiva is a composite half-female and half-male form of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati Mata. The right half in Ardhanarishwara is usually the male Shiva, illustrating his usual attributes. This form represents how Shakti, the Mother Goddess, is inseparable from Lord Shiva, the Lord of the Lords. Ardhanarishvara form in Puranas Ardhanarishvara form […]
Ayyappa Jayanthi 2026 | Lord Ayyappan Jayanti on Panguni Uthiram
Ayyappa Jayanthi, the Lord Ayyappan Jayanti, is observed on Painkuni Uthiram or Panguni Uthiram day which falls on Pournami or Full Moon day in Meena Masam of Malayalam calendar. In 2026, Ayyappa Jayanti date is April 1. Lord Ayyappa is considered to be born out of the union between Mohini avataram of Lord Vishnu and […]
Balalayam at Buragamanda Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple
Balalayam at Buragamanda Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple.. Balalayam rituals will be conducted in a traditional manner at Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple, located at Buragamanda village in Sadum mandal of Chittoor district, from February 23 to 26, 2026. As part of the programme, Acharya Ritvik Varanam will be held at 9 AM on February 23, […]
Govinda Dwadashi 2026
Govinda Dwadashi is observed on Falgun Shukla Dwadashi, the twelfth day in brighter half of Falgun month. In 2026, Govinda Dwadashi date is February 28. It is of great significance in Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple, Dwaraka Tirumala Venkateshwara Swamy Temple (Chinna Tirupati), Puri Jagannath Temple, and many other temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is considered […]
Festivals at Kuravi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple
There is a huge List of Festivals celebrated at Kuravi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple in Mahabubabad district of Telangana. As we all know, Kuravi Temple is dedicated to Bhadrakali Sametha Sri Veerabhadra Swamy. The Important Annual Festivals celebrated in the temple Makara Sankranti : During Makara Sankranti, special poojas and Pallaki Procession (Grama Seva) are celebrated. […]
Tarigonda Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Brahmotsavams 2026
The annual Brahmotsavams at Tarigonda Sri Lakshmi Narsimha Swamy temple near Gurramkonda mandal in Annamaya district will be observed from February 24, 2026 to March 05 with Ankurarpanam February 23. The TTD has made extensive arrangements for the Brahmotsavams. As part of this, the temple premises were decorated with pandals, rangolis, queue lines, barricades, and the […]