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, 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 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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Narottama Dasa Thakura (15th century) was a saint who was the main person towards spreading the bhakti of Lord Krishna throughout India. He was born as the son of the emperor of Bangladesh. LIFE Narottama Dasa Thakura lived as a bachelor throughout his life. From his childhood he was always attracted to Shri Chaitanya. He was also trained in all the languages, and […]
Sri Hanuman Das (1st century AD) was a Hindu saint and poet, was well known for his devotion to Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman. He was born in a village in Uttar Pradesh. His birth name was Ramachandra. Hanumandas has written several popular works in praise of Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman in Sanskrit, and […]
Madhava Dasar, Madhava Dasar Katha, who is Madhava Dasar, Madhava Dasar bhakti songs.. Madhavdas was a Brahmin exalted in morality. By birth and morality, he was endowed with all the interests of a Brahmana. He lived like the great King and sage Janaka. Besides studying the four Vedas, he also studied the Vedic Vedantas, Vaiseshika, […]
Puthandu, Varusha Pirappu, Chithirai Vishu, Chithirai Pirappu, Chithirai 1 – is the Tamil New Year day. It falls on Mesha Sankramana (Mesha Sankranti day). Mesha Sankramanam is the transition of the Sun into Mesha Rashi (Aries Zodiac) from Meena Rashi (Pisces Zodiac). In 2026 Puthandu date is April 14. It marks the beginning of Parabhava […]
Falgun Mela or Shyambaba Falgun Mela, also known as Nishan Yatra or Falgun Festival, is the popular festival associated with Shyam Baba temples all over the world. In 2026, Falgun Mela dates are – begins on 18 February and ends on 28 February. Khatu Shyamji Temple, located at Khatu town in Sikar district of Rajasthan, […]
Mahabharata in Short, Mahabharata’s Brief Summary… INTRODUCTION TO THE HOLY EPIC MAHABHARATA Mahabharata is the most important ancient epic, and it is considered as a great wealth in this present generation. It was written by Lord Vinayaka, when Veda Vyasa narrates the incidents from Mahabharata. But, actually Veda Vyasa was considered as the author of […]
Kuravi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple is one of the most famous temples dedicated to Veerabhadra Swamy. Located in the Kuravi mandal of the Mahabubabad district in Telangana State, India, this temple is dedicated to Lord Veerabhadra swamy, who is fierce looking Deity with three eyes and ten hands. According to local legend, the Kuravi Veerabhadra Swamy […]
The annual Brahmotsavams will be held from February 24 to March 4, 2026 at Sri Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy Temple in Punganur, Annamaya district. On this occasion, the Ankurarpanam will be held on February 23 between 7 pm and 8.30 pm. Vahana Sevas will be conducted every day during Brahmotsavam from 8 am to 11 am […]
Sharabha Jayanti (Sharabheshwara Swamy Jayanti) is the first appearance day of Lord Sharabha. In 2026, Sharabha Jayanti date is May 1. Sharabha Jayanti falls on Vaishakh Purnima, Full Moon day in Vaishakh Month as per traditional Hindu calendar. In 2026, it falls in Vaigasi Masam as per Tamil calendar, Edava Masam in Malayalam calendar & […]
Samarth Ramdas Swami Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Samarth Ramdas Swami, the Guru of Chhatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj. In 2026, Samarth Ramdas Swami Jayanti date is March 26. Samarth Ramdas Swami Jayanti is observed on Sri Ram Navami, Chaitra Maas Shukla Paksha Navami. As Sri Ramdas was a devotee of Lord Sri Ram, Hanuman and […]
TTD Darshan Accommodation Quota May 2026… The details of various darshan and accommodation quotas to be released by TTD for the month of May 2026 are as follows: The schedule for the online release of various darshan, accommodation and seva quotas for the month of May 2026 by TTD are detailed as below: Arjitha Seva […]
Sampada Gowri Vratham (Sampath Gauri Vrata) is an auspicious austerity dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Gauri Devi. In 2026, Sampada Gowri Vratham date is May 1. It is observed on Vaishakh Purnima, Full Moon day in Vaishakh Month. Some devotees observe it on all Fridays throughout the year. After one year, Udyapana is performed. […]
Meena Masam or Meenam month is the 8th month in the traditional Malayalam Calendar or Kollavarsham followed in Kerala. In 2026, Meena Masam starts on March 15 and ends on April 13. Meenam Masam corresponds with Panguni month in Tamil Calendar, Phalguna and Chaitra month in other Hindu calendars, and March – April in Gregorian […]
Holashtak is a period of eight days observed from Shukla Saptami or Ashtami in Falgun month to Falgun Purnima. In 2026, Holashtak begins on February 24 and ends on March 3. It is mainly celebrated in North India and the period is considered inauspicious for Shubh karya or any functions. Basically, Holi festival begins on […]