Mahavir Jayanti, celebrating the birth of Lord Mahavir, 24th tirthankar who established central tenets of Jainism, is the major religious day for Jains. It includes prayers, temples decoration, abhishek, processions, offerings to poor, lectures, meditations, temple visits, etc. Mahavir Jayanti (Mahavir Janma Kalyanak) is celebrated on Shukla Trayodashi in Chaitra Month in Hindu Calendar. In […]
Rani Avantibai Lodhi Balidan Din is the Death Anniversary of Maharani Avantibai Lodhi who was a queen-ruler and freedom fighter. In 2026, Rani Avantibai Lodhi Balidan Din date is March 20. Maharani Avantibai Lodhi (16 August 1831 – 20 March 1858) was a queen-ruler and freedom fighter. She was the queen of the Ramgarh (present-day […]
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj. Tithi anusar (as per the Hindu calendar), Shivaji Maharaj was born on the third day of dark half of Phalguna month, Phalgun Krishna Paksha Tritiya. He was born as Shivaji Bhosle to Shahaji Bhonsle and Jijabai on 19 February 1630.
Maharana Pratap Smrutidin, Death Anniversary of Maharana Pratap, is observed on Magh Shukla Ekadashi, 11th day of waxing phase of moon in Magh Maas in Hindi Calendar. In 2026, Maharana Pratap Smrutidin date is January 29. Pratap Singh I, popularly known as Maharana Pratap, was a Hindu Rajput king of Mewar. He was titled as […]
Kongu Nadu is a country that was located on the banks of the Cauvery River, on the Karur-Trichy road, about 500 years ago. Some years ago, a Tamil film was also produced with the name ‘PONNAR SHANKAR’ describing the heroic acts of the two divine brothers, Ponnar and Shankar, and it was widely accepted by […]
Giridhara Gopala Baaro.., these are the wonderful hymns from the songs of Ma Meera Bai. Giridhara means the one (Lord Krishna) who has easily lifted the Govardhana Mountain with his little finger. Gopala means the divine cowherd (Lord Krishna) who has taken much care and attention on his cows, and made them to satisfactorily graze […]
Thaai Paal | Divine Mother’s Milk.. Sri Sambandar also known as Thirugnana Sambandar was a great shaivite saint of Tamil Nadu who lived during 7th century AD. He is one among the 63 Nayanmars. He also contributed some portions of verses in the holy text Tirumurai. Sambandar was born to a holy shaivite Brahmin family […]
Why Should we Worship Muruga? Why we should worship god in the form of Lord Muruga! This is a million dollar question which would frequently arouse in our mind? Is there is any specific reason for worshipping him(Muruga)? Will god(Muruga) punish us, if we didn’t worship him? If we worship him, will there be any […]
The great Advaita Scholar, Sri Adishankara, had once visited the Kashi Viswanathar Temple, Varanasi, and had the darshan of Ma Annapurna Devi, and there he was directly fed food by Ma Annapurana herself from her own hands, and pleased with her motherly affection, Sri Adishankara began to sing a wonderful song in praise of the […]
Angala Parameshwari Tamil Movie.. Angala Parameswari is a wonderful Tamil Bhakti Film released on 2002 starring famous Cine actresses, Roja and Meena, was a devotional film where in the goddess Ma Angala Parameswari Amman protects a family from an evil demon. All of the actors performed very well and satisfied the Tamil audience. Goddess Ankalamma, or Angalamma, […]
Pollapillayar Paamalai… Nambiyandar Nambi (10th century AD) was a Shaivite saint and scholar of Tamil Nadu who has compiled the wonderful songs of Sambandar, Appar and Sundarar. Nambiyandar Nambi was born in the town of Thirunaraiyur into the family of priest community, and he was a staunch devotee of Lord Vinayaka. It is believed that […]
Sanghamitra (3rd Century BC) was the pious daughter of the great emperor Ashoka. She and her brother were very much interested in the teachings of Buddha, and hence both of them went to Sri Lanka and spread the significance of Buddha. Though Ashoka was not interested to send his daughter to abroad, however, due to […]
Mathura (10th Century AD) was a beautiful dancer, chaste and a pious woman of Thanjavur, who was also a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva, and she lived during the period of the great king Sri Rajarajachola. Her parents were Maran and Veniyammal, and she lived as a spinster throughout her lifetime. She sacrificed most of […]
Ahilyabai Holkar Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar, the hereditary noble queen of the Maratha Empire, in early-modern India. Ahilya Bai Holkar (31 May 1725 – 13 August 1795) established Maheshwar (in Madhya Pradesh) as the seat of Holkar Dynasty. 31 May 2025 is Ahilyabai Holkar Jayanti, date-wise, as per Gregorian Calendar. […]
Ma Neera Arya was a supporter of Indian Freedom Fighting Movement, and she was known for being brutally tortured by the British Officials in order to know about the whereabouts of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose. Neera Arya was born on March 5 1902 in Khekra Nagar, Uttar Pradesh in a distinguished & eminent businessman Seth […]
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Balidan Din is the death anniversary of Sambhaji Maharaj (Sambhajiraje Shivajiraje Bhonsle, 14 May 1657 – 11 March 1689), also known as Shambhuraje. In 2025, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Balidan Din date is March 29, Saturday. It is believed that Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was executed on Phalgun Amavasya, a day before Gudhi Padwa, […]
King Purushottam (4th century BC) also known as Porus, was an ancient Indian king, who ruled the present day Punjab region in a glorious manner, and his significance was mentioned in ancient Greek texts. Porus was an excellent archer, he was talented in all kinds of arts, and he was also a great warrior. While […]
Shiv Pratap Din | Afzal Khan Vadh Diwas | When Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj killed Mighty Afzal Khan… Shiv Pratap Din (Afzal Khan Vadh Diwas) is one of the memorable historical events in the march of Hindu Samrajya Sthapana by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. On this day, Margashirsha Shukla Saptami day, Chhatrapati Maharaj killed the brutal and […]
King Saumitra was the last King in the Ikshvaku dynasty. Though he was born in the lineage of Lord Rama, his foremost ancestors who belonged to the Ishvaku dynasty are ruled before several lakhs of years, and it is believed that, Lord Rama ruled Ayodhya before 17,55,000+ odd years. King Saumitra was an able ruler, […]
Jhansi Ki Rani Lakshmibai Punyatithi is the death anniversary of Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi. In 2024, Jhansi Ki Rani Lakshmibai Punyatithi date is June 13. Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi (19 November 1828 – 18 June 1858), born as Manikarnika; was the queen of the Maratha-ruled Jhansi State, situated in the north-central part of […]