Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami) is observed on Kartik Shukla Navami, the ninth day in second half of Kartik month as per North Indian calendars but on same day in first half of Kartik month according to other Hindu calendars. In 2026, Akshaya Navami date is November 18. The legend or the story of Akshay Navami […]
Bugga Rameshwaram Temple | Sri Bugga Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple, Vikarabad
The Bugga Rameshwaram Temple, also known as Sri Bugga Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple, is a sacred Shiva shrine located in Bugga Rameshwaram village, about 6 km from Vikarabad and 7 km from Ananthagiri Hills, in the Vikarabad district of Telangana. It is one of the most ancient temples in the region, deeply revered for its spiritual significance and natural setting. Historical and Spiritual […]
Jagadhatri (Maa Jagaddhatri)
Jagadhatri is another form of Devi Durga, who is worshipped mostly in West Bengal and Odisha. It is believed that once she controlled the ego of the demigods and told to them that she was the UNIVERSAL GODDESS, and everything was controlled by her, and Goddess took her original divine form as Goddess Jagadhatri sitting […]
Chhath Puja 2026 | Chhath Pooja 2026 dates
Chhath Puja is an important festival dedicated to Surya Bhagawan, mostly celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, New Delhi, Haryana, and some other parts of North India. Chhath Puja is observed for four days in Kartik month – starts on Kartik Shukla Chaturthi and ends on Kartik Shukla Saptami. Not only in Bihar, it also observed in […]
Jalaram Jayanti 2026 | Jalaram Bapa Jayanti 2026 date
Jalaram Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Saint Jalaram Bapa, who was a Hindu saint from Gujarat. In 2026, Jalaram Jayanti date is November 16. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Saptami in Karthik Month, seventh day after Diwali festival. Jalaram Bapa was born in Virpur near Rajkot in Gujarat in 1799. Shri Jalaram was […]
Jalandhara Katha | Story of demon Jalandhar, battle of Lord Shiva & Jalandhar
Story of demon Jalandhar, battle of Lord Shiva & Jalandhar. What is the story of Lord Vishnu and Jalandhara. Jalandhara’s war against Lord Shiva. His boon from Lord Vishnu. Jalandhar was the powerful demon born out of the brilliant radiance of Lord Shiva. He was the King of demons who lived in the sea and […]
Vaikunth Chaturdasi Upvaas 2026
Vaikunth Chaturdasi Upvaas is the auspicious fasting vow observed on a day before Vaikunth Chaturdasi. In 2026, Vaikunta Chaturdasi Upvaas date is November 22, Sunday. Vaikunth Chaturdasi is an auspicious day falls on Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi in Kartik month. Usually, Vaikunth Chaturdasi Ka Upvaas falls a day prior to actual festival. This festival is dedicated […]
Tulasi Habba | Tulasi Puja on Uthwana Dwadashi in Karnataka
Tulasi Habba (Tulasi puja) is observed on Ksheerabdi Dwadashi, which falls during Kartika masam. In 2026, Tulasi Habba date is November 21. In some places, Tulasi Puja is also observed on Uthwana Ekadashi or Kartika Pournami. As per Hindu scriptures and Puranas, Uthwana Dwadashi is the day during which Maha Vishnu awakes from his cosmic […]
Bhiknoor Siddharameshwara Swamy Temple, Kamareddy
The Bhiknoor Sri Siddharameshwara Swamy Temple is a highly revered and ancient Shiva temple located in Bhiknoor village, Kamareddy district, Telangana. It is one of the most distinctive temples in South India, primarily due to its reverse-positioned Shiva Lingam, a form rarely found elsewhere. Historical and Spiritual Significance This temple dates back to the 15th century, built by Siddagiri and Ramagiri saints, who meditated […]
Tulsi Vivah Vrat Katha: Legend | Story of Tulsi Saligram Vivah Puja
Tulsi vivah puja is observed either on Kartik Ekadasi or Ksheerabdi Dwadashi or on Kartik Purnima day. Tulsi Vivah Vrat katha or the story of Tulasi Vivaha vratham is associated with the legend of King Jalandhar and his wife Jalandhar. The story explains the great devotion of Vrinda towards her husband and Lord Vishnu. Vrinda […]
Aishwarya Lakshmi Ashtottaram | 108 Names of Aishwarya Lakshmi
Aishwarya Lakshmi Ashtottaram | 108 Names of Aishwarya Lakshmi… Aishwarya Lakshmi Ashtottarashatanamavali (Aishwaryalakshmi Ashtottaram) lists out the 108 Names of Aishwarya Lakshmi, an aspect of Goddess Lakshmi. Aishwarya Lakshmi Ashtottaram begins with Om Shrim Shrim Shrim Om Aishwaryalakshmyai Namah and ends with Om Shrim Shrim Shrim Om Hamsavahinyai Namah…. Aishwarya Lakshmi Ashtottaram in Telugu శ్రీ […]
Mahishasura Vadha | Mahishasura Samharam | How Goddess Durga Slayed demon Mahishasura
The term “Mahishasura Vadha” refers to the slaying or killing of the demon Mahishasura by the goddess Durga. This event is a significant episode in Hindu mythology and is prominently featured in the Devi Mahatmyam, a sacred text that narrates the stories of the goddess Durga’s battles against various demons. Mahishasura Vadha is featured in […]
Dev Diwali 2026 | Dev Deepavali festival on Kartik Purnima
Dev Diwali is observed on Kartik Purnima and popularly celebrated along the Ganga River banks in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) and other holy places in India. In 2026, Dev Diwali date is November 24. This festival is dedicated to River Ganga and devotees pay their tribute to Ganga Mata. It is believed that on Dev Deepavali, […]
Importance of Amla Tree in Hinduism
The Amla tree (botanical name: Phyllanthus emblica / Emblica officinalis), Indian gooseberry (Aamla from Sanskrit term “Amalika”) has great significance in the Hindu tradition. Amla Tree as per Vishnu Purana: According to Vishnu Purana, the amla tree is said to have germinated from the tears of Lord Vishnu himself. When Vishnu saw that the whole […]
Vijayadashami Alankaram in Vijayawada Temple Navaratri 2026 | Rajarajeshwari Devi
For 20 October 2026, Vijayadashami Alankaram in Vijayawada Temple is – Goddess Rajarajeshwari Devi. 20 October 2026 is the 10th day in Dasara Navaratri. During Dasara Sharan Navaratri of Kanakadurga Temple, each day one of the forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped. On Dasara day this year, Kanakadurga Mata is decorated in the form of Sri Rajarajeshwari Devi and […]
Linga Daana Nomu (Vratham of donating ShivaLingams)
Linga Daana Nomu is a vrat of donating Shiva Lingams. It is observed in Karthika Masam as per Telugu calendar. In 2026, Karthika Masam begins on November 10 and ends on December 8. There is a special song dedicated to this vratham which is sung daily during Karthika Masam. And on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in […]
Jagadhatri Puja 2026 | Goddess Jagaddhatri Pooja in Bengal
Jagadhatri Puja is observed on Karthik Shukla Navami, 9th day in Kartik month in Bengal. In 2026, Jagadhatri Puja date is November 18. Goddess Jagadhatri is the savior of the universe who has protected the world from cruel demons. She is another manifestation of Goddess Durga. Maha Shakti appears as ten-handed fierce form (dashabhuji), Goddess […]
Vijayadashami Vijay Muhurat 2026 | Auspicious Time on Dussehra
Vijayadashami Vijay Muhurat is an auspicious time on Dussehra festival. In 2026, Dussehra date is October 20. Though the whole day of Vijaya Dashami is considered as auspicious, Vijay Muhurat is even more meritorious to start new ventures, pujas and many other rituals. Vijayadashami Pooja Muhurat 2026 Vijayadasami Vijay Muhurat 2026 Time is – 1.58 […]
Ksheerabdhi Shayana Vratham
Ksheerabdhi Shayana Vratham (Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi) is observed on Shukla paksha Dwadashi in Karthik Month. In 2026, Ksheerabdhi Shayana Vratham date is November 21. According to several Puranas, Lord Vishnu, who woke up from cosmic sleep on Utthana Ekadashi, comes to Vrindavan or Brundavan along with Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Brahma. It is also believed that […]
Vijayadashami & Shami Puja, Legend & Significance
Vijayadashami is the final day of Durga Navaratri. On this day Durga Visarjan or Udvasan is performed. There is a popular legend associated with Vijaya Dashami tells us about another ritual ‘Shami Puja. Legend of Vijayadashami and Shami Puja Apart from the story of Lord Ram and Ravan about Vijayadashami, another legend is mentioned in […]