Aadi Pooram festival is celebrated Tamil Nadu, some parts of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh in Aadi month (July – August) as per Tamil calendar. In 2026, Aadi Pooram date is August 14, Friday. It is celebrated on the day of Puram or Pooram nakshatram in Aadi Masam. This festival is also celebrated as Andal […]
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Aadi Chevvai worship | Tuesdays in Aadi Month
Aadi Chevvai (Tuesday in Aadi Month) is one of the auspicious pujas held in all Devi Temples dedicated to Goddess Shakti. In 2026, Aadi Chevvai dates are – July 20, July 27, August 3 August 10 and August 17. Avvayar Amman temple in Nagercoil is one of the holy places in Tamil Nadu where Aadi […]
Aadi Velli 2026 | Fridays in Aadi Month in Tamil Nadu
Aadi Velli is a special puja observed on Fridays in Aadi month of Tamil calendar. In 2026, Aadi Velli dates are: 17 July, 24 July, 31 July, 7 August and 14 August. The first and the third Friday in Aadi month are even more auspicious among all four Fridays. Devotees visit Goddess Shakti temples on […]
Pisacha Mochini Chaturdashi
Pisacha Mochini Chaturdashi (also known as Pishach Mochan Chaturdashi) is a highly specific and significant day in the Hindu calendar dedicated to the liberation of restless ancestral spirits. It falls on the Chaturdashi (14th day) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase) in the Hindu month of Margashirsha (typically November–December). While regular ancestral rites (Shraddh) […]
Ratanti Kalika Puja
Ratanti Kalika Puja is a highly revered, though somewhat regional, observance dedicated to Goddess Kali. Unlike the grand Kali Puja during Diwali (which falls on a new moon or Amavasya), Ratanti Kali Puja is uniquely observed on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi (the 14th day of the waning moon) in the Hindu month of Magha in […]
Dipanwita Kali Puja
Dipanwita Kali Puja (often simply known as Kali Puja or Shyama Puja) is a major Hindu festival dedicated to the Goddess Kali, primarily celebrated in the eastern Indian states of West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Tripura, and parts of Bihar. It is celebrated on the exact same night as Diwali (Deepavali) in other parts of India, […]
Krichchha Atikrichha Vrata
Krichchha Atikrichha Vrata (also spelled Kṛcchrātikṛcchra) is an ancient and extremely severe Hindu vow of penance (Prayaschitta). Described in foundational Dharmashastras like the Manu Smriti and Yagnavalkya Smriti, as well as in Puranic texts like the Garuda Purana, it is designed for profound spiritual purification and the atonement of grave sins. The name itself translates […]
Saryu Jayanti | Maa Sarayu Jayanti in Ayodhya
Saryu Jayanti (Maa Sarayu Jayanti) is observed in Ayodhya and some other places of Uttar Pradesh with utmost gusto. In 2026, Saryu Jayanti date is June 29. Saryu Jayanti is celebrated on Jyeshta Purnima, Full Moon day in Jyeshta Month, in Hindu Calendar. On this day, special pujas like Saryu Archana, Saryu Aarti, Saryu Ashottara […]
Kajari Navami 2026
Kajari Navami is observed in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh in Shravan Month. In 2026, Kajari Navami date is August 22. It falls on Shukla Paksha Navami in Sawan Maas as per Hindi calendars followed in above regions. Kajari Navami marks the beginning of Kajari Purnima celebrations. Pooja room is cleaned and sanctified with […]
Kajari Purnima 2026 | Kajri Poornima, Kajli Purnima
Kajari Purnima or Kajri Purnima, also known as Kajili Poornima or Kajli Poornima, is observed on the same day as Raksha Bandhan or Shravan Purnima. In 2026, Kajari Purnima date is August 28. Kajari Purnima is celebrated in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. Kajili Purnima is an important festival for farmers and agricultural communities. […]
Vat Purnima, 29 June 2026 | Vat Savitri Vrat Purnima
29 June 2026 is Vat Purnima (Vat Savitri Purnima Vrat), all over India. It falls on Jyeshta Purnima day. Purnima June 2026 Time is – Purnima begins at 03.06 AM on 29 June and ends at 05.26 AM on 30 June 2026. It is also observed as Devsnana Purnima in Puri Jagannath temple. Eruvaka Punnami […]
Mahesh Navami 2026 (Mahesh Navmi)
Mahesh Navami, an annual festival celebrated by Maheshwari community in North India. Mahesh Navami is observed on Navami in Shukla Paksha of Jyestha Month (June). In 2026, Mahesh Navami date is June 23. This festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Mahesh is another name for Lord Shankar. It is believed that on this day […]
Gayatri Jayanti 2026 | Gayatri Mata Jayanti
Goddess Gayatri Jayanti (Gayathri Mata Jayanthi) is the first appearance day of Goddess Gayatri Mata. In 2026, Gayatri Jayanti date is June 25. Gayatri Mata Jayanti is observed on Shukla Paksha Navami in Jyeshta Month as per Hindu lunar calendars. Gayatri Devi the Goddess is considered the veda mata, Essentially, the Goddess is seen to […]
Batuk Bhairav Jayanti 2026
Batuk Bhairav Jayanti is the first appearance of Batuk Bhairav, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. In 2026, Batuk Bhairav Jayanti date is June 24. Baba Batuk Nath (Batuk Bhairav) is mainly worshipped by Tantric followers and the Aghoras. This form of Shiva is more famous in North India than Southern parts of the country. Batuk […]
Adhika Masa Ekadashi 2026 | Ekadashi Vrat dates in Purushottam Maas
Adhika masa or Adhik month in 2026 is Adhik Ashwin masa. It is an extra month for those who follow Chandramana Panchangam or lunar calendar. In 2026, Adhika masa Ekadashi are known as Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala Ekadasi) and Parama Ekadasi (Kamala Ekadashi). Here are the Ekadashi dates in Adhik Maas 2023 as per North Indian […]
Vrishabha Pooja on Jyeshta Purnima | Vrishabha Archana
Vrishabha Pooja on Jyeshta Purnima (Vrishabha Archana) is observed as one of the major rituals among farming communities. In 2026, Vrishabha Pooja date is June 29. The farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana celebrated Jyeshta Purnima as Eruvaka Pournami. Farmers across India worship Vrishabh (Ox, bull) on this day as a Thanksgiving to the hard […]
Chandra Darshan June 2026 | Ashada Month Chandra Darshanam
16 June 2026 is Chandra Darshan (Ashada Maasa Chandra Darshan). It falls in Nija Jyeshta Month (Jyeshta Masam) as per all the calendar followed in North India, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. And it falls in Aani Masam of Tamil calendar, Mithunam Month of Malayalam calendar and Ashar Month of Bengali Panjika. Chandra Darshan is […]
Sankashti June 2026 date | Sankashtahara Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi or Sankashtahara Chaturthi or Ganesha Sankat Chauth is observed on the Chaturthi or Chavithi, the fourth day of Krishna Paksha during every Hindu month. Sankashti Chaturthi June 2026 date is June 3, Wednesday. This day corresponds with the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Adhika Jyeshta Mahina as per North Indian Hindi calendars while it […]
Vat Purnima 2026 | Vata Savitri Vrat on Jyeshta Purnima
Vat Purnima, also known as Vat Savitri Purnima, is an auspicious day dedicated to Savitri and Goddess Gauri. In 2026, Vat Purnima vrat date is June 29. Vat Savitri Vratam is observed by married women on Vat Purnima day (Jyeshta Purnima) in many regions of North India and Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. Savitri Puja […]
Somvati Amavasya 2026
Somvati Amavasya, Amavasya which falls on Somvar (Monday) is an auspicious occasion. It has great significance for Shiva Puja, Surya Puja, Vishnu Puja, Durga Puja and Pitru Tharpana Puja. In 2026, Somvati Amavasya comes only twice – June and November 2026. In the year 2026, Somvati Amavasya occurs exactly twice: 1. Jyeshtha Somvati Amavasya Date: […]