Vaikunta Dwaram (Telugu) explains the significance of Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam on Vaikunta Ekadashi… వైకుంఠ ద్వారం శ్రీరంగం లోని శ్రీ రంగనాథస్వామి దేవాలయంలో వైకుంఠ ఏకాదశి ఉత్సవాలు 21 రోజులు జరుగుతాయి. దీనిలో మొదటి భాగాన్ని పాగల్ పట్టు (ఉదయం పూజ) అని రెండవ భాగాన్ని ఇర పట్టు (రాత్రి పూజ) అని పిలుస్తారు. విష్ణువు అవతారమైన రంగనాథస్వామిని ఆరోజు వజ్రాలతో చేసిన వస్త్రాల్ని అలంకరించి వెయ్యి స్తంభాల ప్రాంగణంలోనికి వైకుంఠ ద్వారం […]
Vratas-Pujas
Mitra Saptami 2025
Mitra Saptami is a Vrat dedicated to Surya Bhagavan (Sun God). It falls on Shukla Paksha Saptami in Margashirsha Month. In 2025, Mitra Saptami date is November 27. Surya Deva is worshipped with Shodashopachara Puja. Devotees offer special naivedyam on Mitra Saptami to Sun God. As per many legends, Sun God is worshipped with various […]
Nimba Saptami 2025
Nimba Saptami is observed on Shukla Paksha Saptami in Margashirsha Month. In 2025, Nimba Saptami date is November 27. Nimba Saptami is dedicated to Neem Tree (botanical name: Azadirachta indica). Neem Tree is worshipped on this day mainly in North Indian states. Nimba Saptami is also dedicated to Surya Bhagavan. It is also observed as […]
Vivah Panchami 2025
Vivah Panchami is a festival on which the marriage of Lord Ram and Sita, Sitarama Vivaha, is celebrated. In 2025, Vivah Panchami date is November 25. It falls on fifth day in Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha Month. It is mainly celebrated in Mithilanchal region and some other parts of North India. In Janakpur of Nepal, […]
Bihar Panchami 2025
Bihar Panchami (Vihar Panchami) is observed in Vrindavan Bankebiharji Temple. In 2025, Bihar Panchami date is November 25. It is the appearance day of Lord Banke Bihariji. BankeBihari Prakatotsav is an auspicious day when The Supreme Lord, incomprehensible by all human endeavor and knowledge, won over by dedication, humility and love of his devotees appeared to them […]
Banke Bihari Prakatotsav, Vrindavan Temple
BankeBihari Prakatotsav is an auspicious day when The Supreme Lord, incomprehensible by all human endeavor and knowledge, won over by dedication, humility and love of his devotees appeared to them in person. In 2025, Banke Bihari Prakatotsav date is November 25. Banke Bihari Prakatotsav is observed on Bihar Panchami i.e. on Shukla Paksha Panchami in […]
Champa Sashti 2025
Champa Sashti is a six day festival observed from Shukla Paksha Pratipada to Sashti in Margashirsha Month in Maharashtra. In 2025, Champa Sashti begins on November 21 and ends on November 26 with Sashti. Champa Sashti marks the victory of Lord Khandoba over the demons called Mani and Malla. The festival is celebrated with utmost […]
Martand Bhairav Utsav 2025 at Khandoba Temple Jejuri in Maharashtra
Martand Bhairav Utsav, Martand Bhairav Shadratrotsav is a popular festival held at Khandoba Temple, Jejuri, near Pune in Maharashtra. In 2025, Martand Bhairav Shadratri Utsav begins on November 21 and ends on November 26 with Champa Sashti or Malhar Sashti. During this festival, Lord Khandoba is worshipped with turmeric (bhandar), Bel leaves, onions, and other […]
Yajna, Yaga & Homam: Hindu Vedic Sacrifices
Yajna (Yagna), Yaga and Homa are the terms derived from the verbal root ‘Yaj’. Both the words Yagna and Yaga mean the same thing, worship in the form of offering oblations, a sacrifice unto the gods. It is also describerd as the ‘Tyaga’ (giving up offering) of a dravya (a specified material) unto a devata […]
Subramanya Sashti 2025 | Subbaraya Shashti | Subrahmanya Shashti
Subramanya Sashti is one of the major festivals dedicated to Lord Subramanya, who is also known Kartikeya, Murugan, Shanmukha and Skanda. In 2025, Subramanya Sashti date is November 26. On Sashti in each month, Lord Subramanya is offered special pujas and Abhishekams. But, Subramanya Sashti is a highly meritorious day to perform puja to the […]
Subramanyeshwara Swamy Puja Vidhi, Procedure of Subramanya Pooja
Subramanya Swamy Puja vidhi, procedure of Subramanya Swamy Pooja is given here in detail manner with stotrams, mantras and prayers.. Here is the step-by-step method of Subramanya Swamy Pooja… Achamanam 1.Om kesavaya swaaha first sip 2. om narayanaya swaha second sip 3. om madavaya swaha third sip 4. ome govindayanamaha (wash the hands) 5. vishnavenamaha […]
Vishnu Deepam, Sokkappanai: Karthigai Deepam Festival in Tamil Nadu
Vishnu Deepam is a festival observed on Pournami day in Karthigai masam as per the traditional Tamil panchangam. In 2025, Vishnu Deepam date is December 3. This day is a major auspicious occasion for Vaishnava sect of devotees. Vishnu Deepam is also observed as Karthigai Deepam. On this day, devotees clean their houses and temples […]
Bharani Deepam 2025 | Inaugural Ritual of Karthigai Deepam
Bharani Deepam is the inaugural ritual of Karthigai Deepam and observed early morning on Karthikai Maha Deepam festival. In 2025, Bharani Deepam date is December 3. It is observed around 4 AM on 3rd December. This ritual is a fire sacrifice performed before the Surya temple. During this Deeparadhanai, a bowl of ghee is used […]
Kartika Vanabhojanam | Kartika Masa Vana Mahotsavam
Vanabhojanam (Vanbhojan) is a garden party or picnic arranged during Kartika masam in Andhra Pradesh by some organisations and traditional families. As per Hinduism, plants are very divine aspects of the nature, hence some plants are worshipped as Gods. Tulasi (Ocimum), Usiri (Amla), Bilva and Durva plants are considered as Gods and useful material in […]
Vyanjan Dwadashi 2025 | Byanjana Dwadashi
Vyanjan Dwadashi is an auspicious Dwadashi Vrata which is observed on Margashirsha Shukla Dwadashi (12th day in bright fortnight in Margasheesha Month). In 2025, Vyanjan Dwadashi date is December 2. Vyanjan Dwadashi marks the beginning of ‘Khichdi bhog’ offering to Sri Radharaman Dev (Lord Sri Krishna). It is mainly celebrated in all Shri Krishna Temples […]
Vaikuntha Chaturmurti | Powerful Aspect of Lord Vishnu
Vaikuntha Chaturmurti is a powerful aspect of Lord Vishnu, who contains four heads, and he is worshipped by the Hindus in Kashmir in the temples of Lord Vishnu.This form is considered to be the supreme manifestation of Lord Vishnu. He contains a human head, a lion head, a boar head and a demonic head, which […]
Sakat Chauth 2026
Sakat Chauth is an auspicious vrata dedicated Goddess Sakat. It is observed on the fourth day of Magh Month in North Indian Hindi calendar, Magha Krishna Paksha Chaturthi. In 2026, Sakat Chauth date is January 6. It is mainly celebrated in North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, etc.. As Sakat Chauth vrat is dedicated […]
Vasant Panchami 2026 | Basant Panchami Saraswati Puja
Vasant Panchami, also spelt as Basant Panchami, or Saraswati Puja is a festival that represents the arrival of Vasant Ritu (Spring Season). In 2026, Vasant Panchami date is January 23. On this day, Mata Saraswati is worshipped. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the month Magh (Magha masa Shukla Panchami). Vasanta Panchami is […]
Akhanda Dwadashi 2025 | Margasira Dwadasi Vratam
Akhanda Dwadashi (Dwadasha Aditya Vratam) is observed on Dwadashi day in the bright half during Margashirsha Month. In 2025, Akhanda Dwadashi date is December 2. Akhanda Dwadasi vrata is dedicated to worship Lord Krishna. It is observed as three-phases for a year. It is less popular vrata mainly observed by Vaishnava sect of people. During […]
Importance of Margashirsha Maas, Margashira masam as per Bhagvad Gita
Margashirsha maas or Margashira masam is the ninth month as per traditional Hindu calendar. It is believed as one of the auspicious months for Hindus. In Puranas, Margashirsh maas is mentioned as ‘Maasonam Margashirshoham which means there is no auspicious month as Margashiram. Margashirsh month is also mentioned in the Bhagwad Gita by Lord Sri […]