Saraswati Avahan is the installation of Saraswati Mata Puja during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2026, Saraswati Avahan date is October 16, Friday. Saraswati Avahan is mainly performed in Moola Nakshatra time. As Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, Lakshmi and Saraswati – the last three days of the 9-night festival are dedicated to Mata Saraswati, […]
Sandhi Puja 2026 timing, Auspicious Muhurat in Durga Puja 2026 are given here. Sandhi Puja or Sandhi Kala puja is an auspicious puja in Navratri or Durga Puja. The 48 minutes of time during the ending of Durga Ashtami and starting of Mahanavami tithi is known as Sandhi Kala or Sandhi Kshan. Sandhi Puja is […]
Tula Sankramanam – Mantras for Tharpana Sankalpam – 17 October 2026.. Tula Sankramana is the transition of Sun into Tula Rashi from Kanya Rashi. Tula Sankranti marks the beginning of Thulam Month in Malayalam calendar and Aippasi Masam in Tamil calendar. Sankalpa Mantras for Tula Sankranti 17 October 2026, Thula Sankramanam, Saturday Parabhava nama samvathsare, […]
Tula Sankranti or Tula Sankramanam is the day when Surya Bhagwan transits to or enters into Tula rashi (Libra) from Kanya rashi (Virgo). In 2026, Tula Sankranti date is October 17, Saturday. Tula rasi is the seventh among 12 rashis. Hindus perform Sankraman snan (ritual bath), Vishnu pujas and Vishnu Sahasranama stotra parayana during this […]
Brahmacharini Puja Vidhi (Maa Brahmacharini Pooja Procedure) with mantras, slokas, stotras and Aarti is given here. Maa Brahmacharini Navadurga is worshipped on 2nd day of Navratri according to Navadurga method of performing Navratri Durga Pooja. Puja items list.. The puja items required for Brahmacharini Pooja are – usual puja material like Haridra churna, kumkum, camphor, rice, kalash, water (gangajal), Devi […]
Shailaputri Puja Vidhi (Shailputri Maa Pooja Procedure) with mantras, slokas, stotras and Aarti is given here. Maa Shailputri Navadurga is worshipped on 1st day of Navratri according to Navadurga method of performing Navratri Durga Pooja. Puja items list.. The puja items required for Shailputri Pooja are – usual puja material like Haridra churna, kumkum, camphor, […]
Karthika Deepam Nomu (Karthika Deepa Vratham) is an auspicious austerity observed in Karthika Masam in Telugu calendar. In 2026, Karthika Masam begins on November 10 and ends on December 8. It is performed on any Krittika Nakshatra day or on Pournami (Full Moon) day. How to do Karthika Deepam Nomu? In Shiva Temple, light 120 […]
Kaveri Sankramana snana is observed at Talakaveri in Coorg (Kodagu) district of Karnataka. In 2026, Kaveri Sankramana date is October 17 . It falls on Tula Sankramana during the transition of the Sun into Tula Rashi. Thousands of people gather to perform holy dip at Talakaveri in Kaveri River (Cauvery River). The holy water is […]
Durga Navratri puja in Bhadrakali Temple, Hanamkonda, is a jubilant festival celebrated for nine festive days. Durga Navaratri puja 2026 starts on October 11 and ends on October 20 with Dasara. Badrakali – the Goddess of prosperity is situated in Hanamkonda, Warangal district of Telangana. Badrakali is the terrible form of Goddess Durga Devi. According […]
Sharan Navaratri in Sringeri Sharadamba Temple is a spectacular celebration during Ashwina masa every year. In 2026, Sharada Navaratri Utsava begins on October 11 and ends on October 20 with Dasara (Vijaya Dashami) in Sringeri Temple. Sharan navaratri at Sharadamba Temple, Sringeri, Karnataka, is the most auspicious festival when the Supreme Goddess, Sri Sharada Mata, […]
Upang Lalita Vrat falls on fifth day of Navratri, Shukla Paksha Panchami in Ashwin month. Lalita Tripurasundari Puja is observed on this day. In 2026, Upang Lalita Vrat date is October 15. On this day during Navratri 2026, Skandamata Navadurga Puja, Lalitha Puja and Bhuvaneshwari Devi Puja are also observed. Goddess Lalita, also known as […]
Moola Nakshatra Durga Puja is an auspicious muhurat for Durga Puja during 9-day Saran Navratri festival. In 2026, Moola Nakshatra durga Puja date is October 16, Friday. It falls on Maha Shashti this year. Saraswati Puja on Moola Nakshatra in Navratri is highly meritorious. It falls on seventh day in Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month […]
Dasara Sharan Navaratri is the one of the popular temple festivals in Vemulawada Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple. In 2026, Vemulawada Dasara Sharan Navaratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 20. Sharan Navaratri Utsavams begins on 3 October with Dhwajarohanam and Kalasha Sthapana. Lalitha Panchami, Durga Ashtami Chaddula Bathukamma, Vijayadashami Shami Puja and Aparajitha Puja […]
Here is the schedule of Durga Puja 2026, Durga Puja 2026 calendar with timings and muhurats for puja. Durga puja is the most auspicious and the biggest festival celebrated with utmost gusto in Bengal. Durga Puja 2026 starts on 16 October with Shashti Durga Puja and ends on 21 October with Bijaya dashami Durga Puja. […]
Durga Navarathri is the biggest festivity season in the twin cities – Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Devotees celebrate the festival with a great passion and culture. On this occasion, the cultural essence of Hyderabad will be shown out. Hyderabad is a great city of cultural and communal unity. Durga Sharan Navarathri 2026 begins on October 11 […]
Dasara Navaratri at Balkampet Yellamma Temple, Hyderabad is one of the popular temple festival in twin cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad in Telangana. In 2026, Dasara Navaratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 20. Detailed information on Alankarams and vishesha puja programs will be updated soon. Durga Sharan Navaratri, every day in the […]
Saran Navaratri is one of the biggest festivals celebrated at Vargal Sri Vidya Saraswati Temple, Medak district of Telangana. The temple committee has decided to celebrate Navaratri in grand manner in 2026. Durga Saran Navaratri 2026 starts on October 11 and ends on 20 October with Mahanavami Puja and Vijayadashami Shami Pooja. Vishesha pujas will […]
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, […]
During Durga Navratri Navadurga, Dus Mahavidya along with Saptamatrika and Ashtamatrikas are also worshipped. Ashtamatrikas are the eight divine Mother Goddesses who are worshipped in rare occasions. Saptamatrikas, Ashtamatrikas and their Dwarapalaka devatas are worshipped during Durga Navratri in some places of Tamil Nadu and Kerala and some other parts of North India. Dates and […]
Vajreshwari Devi (also known as Vajrabai) is a powerful and revered manifestation of Goddess Parvati / Adi Shakti. Her primary temple is situated in Vajreshwari town, along the banks of the Tansa River in the Bhiwandi taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Significance & History Vajreshwari Devi is closely associated with Vajrayogini. According to legend, the […]