Ekadashi Vrat is the most auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu Puja. Ekadashi is observed on eleventh day of every fortnight of the Hindu month (Shukla Paksha & Krishna Paksha). Some Ekadashi vratas are differed by a day for Smartha, Vaishnava and Gauna sect of Hindus. Smarta people observe Ekadashi on the day during which […]
Pancha Ganapati or Pancha Ganesh vrat is a five-day Ganapati Puja observed in December month. Pancha Ganesh vrat begins on December 21 and ends on December 25. Panchamukha Ganapati, the five-faced Ganesha is worshipped during this modern festival. A special puja or sadhana is performed on each day of Pancha Ganapati. The puja procedure or […]
Here is the calendar of Sankashti 2026 dates or Sankashta Hara Chaturthi 2026 schedule. Sankashti Chaturthi is the most auspicious vrata dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Sankashti vrat is observed on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in every Hindu month. The list also includes the list of Angarika Sankashti Chaturthi dates but there is only one Angarika Chaturthi […]
Raja Gururaja refers to our great Guru Sri Raghavendra Swamy, and in one famous Kannada Song, we can find the wording Raja Gururaja, which would be frequently sung by the singer! (RAJA GURURAJA NAMMA RAJA GURURAJA). Raja means King. Gururaja means King of all Gurus. In the famous spiritual book, “SRI RAGHAVENDRA VIJAYAM”, which mentions […]
Arudra Darshan (Arudra Darisanam) is an auspicious event celebrated in Margali Masam. Arudra Darshan, Arudra Darisanam, is a festival dedicated to the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva (Shiva Tandava). The dancing form of Shiva is known as Natarajar Swamy. In 2026, Arudra Darshan date is January 3. Arudra Darshan festival is celebrated on Thiruvathira nakshatram (Arudra […]
Andal Thiruppavai is one of the important text for Vaishnava sect of Hindus in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka. Tiruppavai is a 30-stanzas text and each stanza is referred to as ‘Pashuram’. It explains the mahatmya of Lord Vishnu in detail manner. Thiruppavai was compiled by Sri Andal, only female Alwar of 12 […]
Thiruvathira Festival is an important celebration in Kerala. In 2026, Thiruvathira festival date is January 3, Saturday. Also known as Arudra Darisanam, this festival falls on Thiruvathira Nakshatram day in Dhanu Month of Malayalam calendar. On the same day in Tamil Nadu, Arudra Darisanam is celebrated. It is the special day for Shiva Puja. The […]
Mukkoti Pradakshinam is observed on Mukkoti Ekadashi & Mukkoti Dwadasi days. It is a closed pathway for circumambulation which runs around Tirumala Tirupati Sri Balaji temples sanctum sanctorum. In 2025, Mukkoti Pradakshinam dates are – December 30 and December 31. Mukkoti Pradakshinam is opened only twice in a year – Vaikunta Ekadasi and Vaikunta Dwadasi […]
Koodaravalli is an auspicious day observed on the 27th day of Margazhi Month. In 2026, Koodaravalli date is January 11. It is observed as a part of Pavai Nombu (Margazhi Nombu). In her 27th Pashuram of Thiruppavai, Sri Andal mentioned as ‘Koodarai Vellum Seer Govinda’ which means she shared sweets to mark the end of […]
Dhanurmasa Vratam is observed throughout the Dhanurmasam (From Dhanu Sankramana till the Makara Sankranti) by many devotees. In 2025-2026, Dhanurmasam begins on 16 December 2025 and ends on 14 January 2026. The importance or the significance of Dhanurmasa Vratam is mentioned in the Brahmanda Purana, Matsya Purana, Sri Bhagavatham and Narayana Samhita as a conversation […]
Vaikunta Ekadasi at Triplicane Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai is one of the biggest temple festivals of Arulmigu Parthasarathy Temple. In 2025, Vaikunta Ekadasi date is January 10 and December 30. (As per the Shastras and traditions followed by Triplicane Temple). Tiruvallikeni Parthasarathy Temple is a famous Koil at Triplicane in Chennai. It is one of the […]
Dhanu Sankranti, Dhanu Sankraman, is an auspicious on which Surya Bhagavan enters into Dhanu Rashi from Vrischika Rashi i.e. Sun transits into Sagittarius zodiac from Scorpio zodiac. In 2025, Dhanu Sankranti date is December 16. Dhanu Sankramana marks the beginning of Dhanurmasam, which is an auspicious month for Vaishnava sect of Hindus who worship Lord […]
The importance of Vaikunta Ekadasi and the vrat katha or story about why it is also known as Mukkoti Ekadasi, Swargavathil Ekadasi is given here. It is one of the very few festivals which are celebrated among all Hindus as per the Solar Hindu calendar. It is not included in 24 Ekadashi vratas of the […]
Sankat Chaturthi, also known as Sankashti Chaturthi or Sankashta Hara Vinayaka Chaturthi, is observed on the fourth day during the second half in every month as per Hindu panchang. In December 2025, Sankat Chathruthi date is 7 December, 8 December (Sunday, Monday). As per North Indian calendar, this Sankashta hara Chaturthi falls in Poush month. […]
Dhanurmasam or Dhanumasam is known as Margazhi month as per the Tamil calendar. Dhanurmasam 2025-2026 starts on 16 December 2025 and ends on 14 January 2026. This month is the most auspicious month the devotees who Vaishnava tradition. Dhanurmasam begins on Dhanur Sankramanam day. On this day Sun enters into Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius zodiac sign). […]
Katyayani Vratam, a Puja dedicated to Goddess Kathyayani, is observed during Dhanurmasam or Dhanu month in South India. In 2025-2026, Katyayani Vrata starts on 16 December 2025 and ends on 14 January 2026. In some places, the Vrata is observed in Margashirsh month and in some places during Dhanurmasam. The Lunar month of Margashirsha month […]
December 21, 2025 is Chandra Darshan (Margashirsha Month Chandra Darshanam). It falls in Poush Month (Pushya Masam) as per all the calendar followed in North India, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. And it falls in Margazhi Masam of Tamil calendar, Dhanu Month of Malayalam calendar and Poush Month of Bengali Panjika and Posh Month in Nepali […]
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 […]
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 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 […]