Sri Veerabrahmendra Swami Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Pothuluri Veerabrahmendra swami, who is also popular as Brahmamgaru and Kalagnani. In 2026, Veerabrahmendra Swami Jayanti date is April 26. In Sri Veerabrahmendra Swami Matham in Kandimallayapalle, Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Veerabrahmendra Swami Jayanti is celebrated with utmost gusto. The Jayanti Utsavalu are celebrated […]
Parashurama Dwadashi is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Lord Parashuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Maharshi Parashuram is also known as one of the ferocious incarnations of Sri Maha Vishnu. In 2026, Parashurama Dwadashi date is April 28. Parashuram Dwadashi Vrata is observed in Vaishakh Month, Shukla Paksha Dwadashi, the following day of Mohini […]
Vasavi Jayanti or Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari Jayanthi is the birth anniversary or first appearance day of Goddess Vasavi, also known as Goddess Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari. In 2026, Vasavi Jayanti date is April 26. Vasavi Jayanti is observed on Vaishakha Shukla Dasami, tenth day in bright fortnight in Vaisakh month. Goddess Vasavi Matha, also known as […]
Vamana Jayanti celebrates the birthday or Appearance day of Lord Vamana, the fifth and the dwarf incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In 2026, Vamana Jayanthi is September 23. Vamana Jayanthi is observed on Shukla Dwadashi during Bhadrapada month (August – September). Vamana Stotram is recited during the Vamana Jayanti. Vamana Jayanti is celebrated with utmost devotion […]
Kalki Jayanthi is the appearance day of Lord Kalki. Lord Kalki is believed as the tenth incarnation of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu. In 2026, Kalki Jayanthi date is August 17, Monday. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Sashti in Shravan Maas. As per Hinduism, Kalki avatar appears at the end of the Kali Yuga. In […]
Narasimha Chaturdashi, also known as Narasimha Jayanti, is the appearance day or birthday of Lord Narasimha, the half-Lion and half-man incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Narasimha Chaturdashi 2026 date is April 30. Narasimha Chaturdasi is observed on Vaisakha shukla Chaturdashi or fourteenth day in bright half of Vaisakha month. Narasimha Chaturdashi festival is of great significance […]
Among the avatars of Vishnu, the ten best known are collectively called as the Dasavatara. According to the vernacular language the term means “ten avatars”. In the Garuda Purana (1.86.10″11), this list is proudly included. In the Satya Yuga (Ages in the time cycle described within Hinduism or the first of the four Yugas), the […]
Jyeshta month, or Jyeshta maas or Jyeshta masam (May-June-July) is the third month in traditional Hindu lunar calendar. In 2026, Jyeshta Month comes twice as – Shuddha Jyeshta Maas (Nija Jyeshta Maas) and Adhik Jyeshta Maas. In 2026, Jyeshta month (Pratham Jyeshta Maas | Shuddha Jyeshta Month) begins on May 2 and Krishna Paksha ends […]
Goddess Bhagalamukhi, also spelt as Bagalamukhi Mata or Pitambara Devi, is one of the Dasamahavidya or Mahavidya Goddesses. Bagalamukhi Jayanti or Bhagalamukhi Jayanthi is observed on Vaisakh Shukla Ashtami or the eighth day in bright half of Vaisakh month. In 2026, Bagalamukhi Jayanthi date is April 24. Literally, Bagalamukhi means the Goddess whose face has […]
Mohini Ekadashi is observed during the Shukla Paksha in the month of Chithirai in Tamil calendar and in Vaishakha month in North Indian and other regions calendars. Mohini Ekadasi mahatmyam (importance or significance) was told by Sage Vasista to Lord Sri Ram. Lord Sri Krishna also told the importance of Mohini Ekadasi to Yudhishtira (Dharma raj). […]
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 & […]
Shankara Jayanthi or Shankaracharya Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Jagadguru Shankaracharya who is considered as the greatest philosophers in Hinduism and all the religions in the world. In 2026, Shankara Jayanti date is April 21. Shankara Jayanti is observed on Vaisakha Shukla Panchami, fifth day in bright half of Vaisakha masam or Vaisakh month. Jagadguru […]
Everybody knows about the term Yoga and its significance. In simple term, Yoga means exercise to the body and mind. Yoga concept was there since Vedic times. Yoga can also be combined along with meditation, in order to get better results. Main types of Yoga: 1. Hatha Yoga 2. Kundalini Yoga 3. Ashtanga Yoga 4. […]
Chandanotsavam or Nijarupa Darsanam is an important ritual celebrated in Simhachalam Temple on Akshaya Trutiya day. In 2026, Chandanotsavam date is April 20. During the ritual of Chandanotsavam, Lord Sri Narasimhaswamy appears with his actual shape which is called Nijaroopam. On normal days Simhachalam Narasimha swamy appears with four layers of chandanam (sandalwood paste). The […]
Basava Jayanti (Basaveshwara Jayanthi) is the birth anniversary of Basavanna, the founding saint of the Lingayat sect in Karnataka and some parts of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. In 2026, Basava Jayanti date is April 20. It falls on Akshaya Tritiya, Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Vaishakha Masam. Basava Jayanti is celebrated with utmost gaiety in Karnataka. […]
What is the significance or spiritual importance of Vaishakha Masam which is also known as Vaisakh month? Vaishakh mahina is the favorite month for Lord Vishnu. It is the second month in traditional lunar calendars followed in North Indian states, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. In Gujarati calendars, it is the seventh month. According to Sage […]
Chinnamasta Jayanti (Chhinnamasta Jayanthi) is the birth anniversary or first appearance day of Goddess Chinnamasta. In 2026, Chinnamasta Devi Jayanti date is April 29. Chinnamasta, also popular as Prachanda Chandika, is one of the Dasamahavidyas (Mahavidyas), ten Tantric goddesses and ferocious aspect of Shakti or Devi. Chinnamasta Jayanti is observed on Vaishakh Shukla Trayodasi, 13th […]
Varaha Jayanti is the birthday or Appearance day of Varaha Avatar. In 2026, Varaha Jayanti date is September 13. Lord Varaha Swamy is the boar incarnation of Sri Maha Vishnu. Varaha is the third avatara of Vishnu. Varaha Swamy – the protector of the Earth Varaha swamy is represented with the head of boar and […]
Mahakali Jayanti (Aadhyakali Mahavidya Jayanti) is observed in Bhadrapad Month as per Hindu calendar. In 2026, Mahakali Jayanti date is September 4. It falls on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami in North Indian Hindi calendars and in Krishna Paksha Ashtami in Shravan Month as per Amavasyant Panchang. Goddess Kali , also known as MahaKali is one of […]
Sita Navami or Janki Navami is the birthday of Goddess Sita, one of the divine incarnations of Goddess Lakshmi. Seeta Navami is observed on Vaishakha Shukla Navami, the ninth day in bright half of Vaisakh month. In 2026, Sita Navami date is April 25. Some communities in South India and North India observe Sita Jayanti […]