Sri Yantra Navavarana, Nine Layes in Sri Yantra. Avarana, Deities, Bija Mantra, Mantra of each Avarana.. The Sri Yantra’s nine layers (avaranas) represent a journey from the outer material world to the inner core of pure consciousness. Each layer has a specific name, a ruling yogini group, an associated chakra energy, a primary mantra seed […]
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Sri Yantra Goddesses | Chakras, Yoginis, Shaktis in Shri Yantra
Sri Yantra Goddesses, List of Goddesses in Shri Yantra, Shri Chakra. In standard Shri Vidya ritual tradition (such as the Navavarana Puja), there are exactly 98 primary goddesses (Shaktis/Yoginis) mapped across the nine layers (avaranas) of the Sri Yantra, all revolving around the central supreme deity, Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari. The countdown of the 98 goddesses […]
Dashama Vrat 2026 in Gujarat | Dasha Maa Vrat
Dashama Vrat (Dasha Maa Vrat) is observed in Shravan Month of Gujarati Calendar. In 2026, Dashama Vrat dates are – from August 13 to August 22. Dasha Maa Vrat is celebrated for ten days – from first day of Shravan till tenth day. Dasha Maa is a manifestation of Goddess Shakti. Along with Dasha Maa, […]
Mangala Gauri Vratam (Shravana Mangala Gowri Puja)
Mangala Gauri Puja (Mangal Gowri Vrata) is observed on Shravan Mangalvars (Tuesdays during Shravan month). Mangala Gauri Vrat is dedicated to Goddess Mangala Gauri, who is popularly known as Goddess Parvati Devi. In 2026, as per North Indian calendars, the dates to perform Mangal Gowri Puja are: 4 August, 11 August, 18 August, 25 August. […]
Varahi Navaratri, 2nd Day Puja Timings | Devi Alankaram | Mantram, Stotram
16 July 2026 – Varahi Navaratri 2nd day Pooja Timings, 2nd day Stotram or Mantram and 2nd day Goddess to worshipped is given here. In 2026, Varahi Navaratri begins on July 15 and ends on July 23. The second day of Varahi Navaratri falls on the second day of Ashada Masam in Hindu Calendar. As […]
Shrawan Month 2026 in Nepali calendar, Nepal Shravan Maas
Shrawan Month, Shravan Maas is the 4th month in traditional Nepali Hindu calendar followed in Nepal and some other surrounding places of the country. In 2026, Nepali Shrawan month begins on 17 July and ends on 16 August 2026. This is the 2083 Hindu year in Bikram Panchang of Nepal (Nepali Patro). Shrawan month is considered […]
First Shravan Somvar in 2026
3 August 2026 is First Shravan Somvar in North Indian Hindi calendars. In Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars, it is on August 17. And in Nepali calendar, first Shravan Somvar Vrat date is July 20. 3 August falls on Krishna Paksha Panchami in Shravan Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars; in Ashada Month […]
Jivati Puja, Jiviti Pooja: Shravan Shukravar Vrat in Maharashtra & Gujarat
Jiviti Puja, Jara Jivantika Puja (Jara Jeevantika Vrata) is a pooja observed by married women in Maharashtra and Gujarat on Fridays during Shravan month. In 2026, Jara Jivantika Puja dates are – 14 August, 21 August, 28 August, 4 September and 11 September. Jivati Puja is observed on one of the Fridays in Shravan month. Jiviti […]
Varahi Navaratri Pooja Muhurtham, 15 July 2026 | 1st Day of Varahi Navaratri
Varahi Navaratri, also popular as Ashada Navaratri and Gupta Navaratri is one of the most celebrated 9-days dedicated to Goddess Shakti. Varahi Devi is one of the Saptamatrikas, the Seven Divine Mothers in Sanatana Dharma. In 2026, Varahi Navaratri begins on July 15 and ends on July 23. Observed in Ashada Masam of Hindu Calendar […]
Shravan Maas Mahatmya Katha | Importance of Shravan Mahina
What is Shravan Maas Mahatmya, the importance of Shravan Mahina? Sawan month or Shravan maas is the fifth Hindu month. As per the Hindu scriptures and Vedas, Shravan maas is considered as highly auspicious month. In Vedas, Sawan month is described as ‘Nabhas’. Shravan Purnima (the full moon day in Shravana masam) coincides with with […]
Pratyangira Devi Sadhana | Pratyangira Mantra Diksha Vidhi, Rules, Initiation by Guru
Pratyangira Devi Sadhana | Pratyangira Mantra Diksha Vidhi, Rules, Initiation by Guru… Pratyangira Sadhana is a powerful and highly esoteric Tantric practice dedicated to Goddess Pratyangira Devi, one of the fiercest and most protective manifestations of the Divine Mother. She is often invoked to destroy black magic, repel evil forces, and provide divine protection. 🔱 Who is Goddess […]
Aadi Krithigai, 7 August 2026
7 August 2026 is Aadi Krithigai. It is an important festival dedicated to Lord Murugan (Skanda). It falls on Krithigai Nakshatra in Aadi Month as per Tamil calendar. The Skanda Purana describes the legend associated with Aadi Karthigai. Aadi Karthigai is celebrated with lot of gusto in Aarupadai Veedu (six prominent temples) of Lord Muruga. […]
Amavasya, 14 July 2026 | Timings, Puja, Vrat, Mahatmya
14 July 2026 is Amavasya (Darsha Amavasya, Pitru Karya Amavasya). Aani Amavasai (Amavasya in Aani Masam) and Mithuna Vavu Bali (Vavu in Mithuna Masam) are observed on this day respectively in Tamil Nadu (Tamil Calendar) and Kerala (Malayalam Calendar). Amavasya Timings, 14 July 2026 It begins at 6.50 PM on 13 July and ends at […]
Vittal Pujan on Budhvar in Shravan Month
Budhvar (Wednesdays) in Shravan month is dedicated to Lord Vittal (Vithala of Pandharpur). In 2026, Budh Pujan dates are: 12 August, 19 August, 26 August, 2 September and 9 September as per Marathi calendar. Vittal Pujan is observed on Wednesdays in Shravan Maas in Maharashtra and some parts of Karnataka (North Karnataka – Gulbarga, Bidar, […]
Shravan Somvar Shiva Puja Procedure, Vrat Vidhi in PDF (Download – Ebook)
Shravan Somvar Vrat is an auspicious vrat dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on all Mondays of Shravan Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars and in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars. Shravan Somvar vrat is widely observed in North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchanl, Haryana, etc.. Shravan […]
Deeparadhana | Importance of lighting lamps during Pujas & rituals
Deeparadhana or lighting lamps or diyas is an important aspect of any puja or Hindu ritual. The importance of deeparadhana is mentioned in many ancient scriptures and the tradition has been in existence since the Stone Age. Apart from religious angle, lighting diyas also has the natural side of benefits for our health and for […]
Varahi Navratri 2026 | Ashada Navratri dedicated to Varahi Devi
Varahi Navratri, also known as Ashada Navaratri, is a nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Varahi Devi, one of the Saptamatrikas (seven divine mothers). In 2026, Varahi Navratri begins on July 15 and ends on July 23. Varahi Devi is also one of the manifestations of Maa Shakti. This festival is celebrated in Ashad month hence […]
Chandra Darshan in Shravan Month
Chandra Darshan in Shravan Month is one of the auspicious occasions to perform Ganesha Puja, Shiva Pooja, Gauri Pooja or Chandra Graha Shanti Poojan. In 2026, Chandra Darshan in Shravan Month date is August 14. Chandra Darshan is the appearance of New Moon after Amavasya in Hindu month. It falls on the day following Amavasya […]
Shravan Shanivar | Saturdays in Shravan Month
Shravan Shanivar (Saturdays in Shravan Month) are also auspicious for Shravan Maas vrat & pujas. Sawan Shaniwar is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, Shani Bhagavan and Lord Balaji (Venkateshwara Swamy). In 2026, Shravan Shanivar dates are: 15 August, 22 August, 29 August, 5 September as per Amavasyant Panchanga. As per North Indian Hindi calendars, Shravan Shanivar […]
Why Kanvariyas offer Gangajal at Deoghar Babadham in Shravan Month?
Why Kanvariyas offer Gangajal at Deoghar Babadham in Shravan Month? Here is the story.. The custom of carrying Kanwar started in the Treta Yuga – the silver age of Hindu mythology. Lord Rama had carried the holy ganges water from Sultanganj in a kanwar and offered to Lord Shiva at Babadham. The legend says that […]