Datta Jayanti (Guru Dattatreya Jayanthi, the birthday of Lord Dattatreya) is observed on Margashirsha Purnima, the full moon day in Margashirsha Month. In 2026, Datta Jayanti date is December 23. Shastriya Dattatreya Jayanti – 23 December 2026 Laukika, Vyavaharika Dattatreya Jayanti – 23 December 2026 In fact, Datta Jayanti is observed on Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi in […]
Sri Sripada Vallabha (Shripad Shri Vallabha swamy) is believed as one of the divine incarnations of Lord Dattatreya (Dattavatara). Shripad Vallabha Jayanti is observed on Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturthi which is also celebrated as Ganesh Chaturthi in Bhadrapada month. In 2026, Sripada Vallabha Jayanti date is September 14. He was born in Pithapuram, a town in […]
Govatsa Dwadashi (Nandini Vrat) is observed on Krishna paksha Dwadashi in Kartik Month as per North Indian calendars. In 2026, Govatsa Dwadasi date is November 6. As per other calendars, this festival falls on Krishna Dwadasi day in Ashwin month. This fast observed by women for longer life of their sons. The legend and the […]
Naga Panchami Puja Time on 17 August 2026, Nagula Panchami Vratha Muhurtham for 2026 is given here.. Nag Chaturthi Upvaas Time, date – 17 August 2026, Monday. On 17 August 2026, Panchami concludes in the evening. Chitra Nakshatra prevails throughout the day and night of 17th. Shubha Yoga prevails throughout the day and night on […]
How to get Mantra Siddhi in Upasana… To achieve Mantra Siddhi (spiritual attainment or special power) in the context of upasana (devotional or meditative spiritual practice), traditional Yoga and Hindu teachings emphasize the following core principles and steps: 1. Dedicated Mantra Japa and Sadhana Consistently chant or repeat your chosen mantra (preferably under the initiation and guidance of a qualified […]
Shitala Satam Vrat Katha, Story of Sheetala Saptami is given here. Shitala Satam is observed in Shravan Month as per Gujarati calendar. Skanda Purana describes the iconography of Goddess Shitala Mata. Shitala Mata Vrat katha is mentioned in Bhavishyottara Purana. This story is associated with the legend of Indralumna, the King of Hastinapur. Name of his […]
Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha, Story of Hartalika Vrat Pujan. Haritalika Vratha Katha, Legend of Hartalika Teej Pujan. It was narrated by Lord Shiva to Goddess Parvati for remind Parvathi about here previous birth. Hartalika Vrat Katha..narrated by Shiva to Parvathi… Parvati! You were the daughter of Daksha Prajapati in your previous birth. When you were […]
Sri Veerabhadraswamy Jayanthi is one of the most celebrated festivals dedicated to Veerabhadra Swamy, an avatar of Lord Shiva. Sri Veerabhadra Swamy was created by Lord Shiva in order to teach a lesson for Lord Daksha, who had insulted Lord Shiva and avoided him to invite for the Yagna conducted by him. In 2026, Sri […]
On 13 August 2026, Shravana Masam (Shravan Month) starts in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu calendars. As Ashada Amavasya marks the end of Ashada Month in Amavasyant Panchangams, the next day (Shukla Pratipada) marks the beginning of Shravan Month. As per the above calendars, Shravan month is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Sri Krishna, and […]
Mahalaya Paksha Shraddh (Pitru Paksha Shraddh) are the rituals dedicated to Pithru devatas or dead ancestors. In 2026, Mahalaya paksha starts on September 27 and ends on October 10 with Mahalaya Amavasya Tarpan. Mahalaya Pitru paksha begins on the first day during Ashwin month as per North Indian calendar followed in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, […]
Thakurani Teej is celebrated on Shravan Month Teej as per Pushtimarg Sampradaya’s Hindu Calendar. In 2026, Thakurani Teej date is August 15. It is a celebration held during the days of Hindola by Shri Swaminiji and Shri Yamunaji in honor of Shriji at their abode. The Lord along with Thakuraniji or Swaminiji presided over the […]
Kajari Teej is observed on third day after Shravan Purnima i.e. Krishna Paksha Tritiya in Bhadrapada month as per North Indian calendars. In 2026, Kajari Teej date is August 31. On this day women perform Sri Krishna Puja and neem pooja. This is the biggest of all three Teej festivals celebrated in the North. Kajari […]
Mahalakshmi Sthapana Pujan (Mahalakshmi Kalasha Sthapana) is observed on the first Friday of Shravan Month (Shravan Shukravar). In 2026, Sthapana Pujan date is August 14. As Mahalakshmi Puja is observed on all Fridays in Shravan Maas, Kalasha Sthapana is performed on the first Friday. It is also referred to as Sampada Lakshmi Puja in some […]
Shravana Shukravaram (Fridays in Shravan Month) is very auspicious day for MahaLakshmi Puja. In Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, Goddess Mahalakshmi is worshipped on Shravana Shukravaram. In 2026, Shravana Shukravaram dates are – 14 August, 21 August, 28 August, 4 September, 11 September. Mahalakshmi Sthapana Pooja is on August 14 and Varalakshmi Vratham is on […]
Ardh Shravanik Vrat is observed in Shravan Month. In 2026, Ardh Shravanik Vrat date is August 13. It is a month-long vrata. Ardha Shravanik Vrata begins on Shukla Paksha Pratipada in Shravan Maas and ends on the last day of Shravan. Ekbhukth or Nakt Vrata is a major part of this Vrata (performer observes ‘only […]
Always there will be a controversy in celebrating Janmashtami. Krishna Janmashtami Puja Muhurat or best time of pujan for 2026 is given here. In 2026, Sri Krishna Janmashtami Krishna Janmashtami is on September 4. As Smarta people celebrate it on the day when Ashtami starts … i.e Smarta Janmashtami. In North India, it is celebrated […]
Haryali Teej is celebrated in Shravan month with lot of gusto in Banke Bihariji temple, Vrindavan. In 2026, Haryali Teej date is August 15. In the evening of Haryali Amavasya Teej Lord Bihariji is taken out of Sanctum Sanctorum for very auspicious Jhoolan Yatra. Many special pujas and rituals are done to please Lord Bihariji […]
Haryali Teej is celebrated in Shravan month with lot of gusto in North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and many other places. In 2026, Hariyali Teej date is August 14. In the evening of Haryali Amavasya Teej Lord Bihariji is taken out of Sanctum Sanctorum for very auspicious Jhoolan Yatra. Many special […]
Santan Saptami vrat is an auspicious puja dedicated to Kuldevi or devta. In 2026, Santan Saptami vrat date is September 18. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Saptami in Bhadrapad Month (September). It is an important vrat for those who are not blesses with children and want to get children. It is also performed by […]
Guga Navami, Goga Navmi is observed on Navami day in Bhadrapad maas, the next day of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. In 2026, Guga Navami date is September 5. This festival is dedicated to the Serpent God ‘Guga’. It is celebrated in North Indian states, especially Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Guga Navami puja is observed […]