Anant Chaturdashi (Anantha Chaturdashi Vrata) is an auspicious vrata observed in Bhadrapada Month in Hindu calendar. In 2026, Anant Chaturdashi date is September 25. Anant Chaturdashi is also known as the Visarjan day of Lord Ganesh. During Ganesh Navratri mahotsav, Lord Ganpati is worshipped for 10 days and on the day of Ananta Chaturthi Visarjan is […]
Vir Pasli vrat (Veer Pasali festival) is observed during Shravan month in Gujarat. As the rituals are same as Raksha bandhan or Rakhi festival, it is not widely celebrated. In 2026, Veer Pasali vrat dates are – August 15, August 16 or August 22. It is observed on First or second Saturday in Shravan month and […]
Shakambari Navratri, nine festive nights dedicated to Shakambari devi, is observed in Ashada masam at Bhadrakali Temple in Hanamkonda (Warangal) of Telangana state. Bhadrakali Ammavaru at Hanamkonda is a Shakti Peetha, dedicated to Mother Goddess. In 2026, Shakambari Utsavalu begins on July 15 and ends on July 29. Goddess Bhadrakali is the ferocious form of […]
Bhooripaksha Ekadashi (also spelled Bhooripaksham) refers to a specific astronomical overlap or configuration of the eleventh lunar day (Tithi) according to the traditional Vedic calendar calculation system. The Core Concept In Hindu timekeeping, an Ekadashi tithi’s timing does not always align perfectly with human calendar days. This gives rise to two distinct types of classifications […]
Bonalu, the traditional festival of Telangana region especially of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, begins with Ashada Bonalu utsavam of Golkonda Jagadambika Temple. In 2026, Golkonda Bonalu starts on July 19. Ashada Bonalu of Hyderabad, Secunderabad and all Telangana region, which begins with Golkonda temple will continue till first half of Shravana masam. Bonalu festival begins at […]
Anandapaksha Ekadashi (also referred to as Anandapaksham) is a specific Vedic calendar configuration regarding the eleventh lunar day (Tithi). It occurs when the Ekadashi tithi overlaps or extends into Dwadashi (the 12th lunar day) at the time of sunrise. The Core Contrast In Hindu timekeeping, the alignment of lunar days with sunrise determines how an […]
23 July 2026 – Varahi Navaratri 9th day Pooja Timings, 9th day Stotram or Mantram and 9th day Goddess to worshipped is given here. In 2026, Varahi Navaratri begins on July 15 and ends on July 23. The eighth day of Varahi Navaratri falls on the eighth day of Ashada Masam in Hindu Calendar. As […]
Narali Purnima (Narial Pournami) is regional festival of Maharashtra. Narali Purnima is observed on Shravan Purnima, the Full moon day in Sawan month. In 2026, Nariyal Poornima date is August 28. Narial Purnima is a traditional festival observed mainly in Coastal Maharashtra. Narali Pournami festival marks the Thanksgiving Day to Sea God. Fishermen and fishing […]
Balkampet Yellamma Temple near Ameerpet in Hyderabad is one of the popular temples in twin cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad of Telangana state. Bonalu is one of the biggest festivals celebrated at this temple. In 2026, Balkampet Yellamma Temple is celebrated on August 9. According to the sources, at this temple bonalu festival is celebrated on […]
1st day of Shravan Month is Shravan Krishna Pratipada (Shravan Vad Pratham) in North Indian Hindi calendars and Shravan Shukla Pratipada in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars. In 2026, First day of Shravan Month in Purnimant calendars is – July 30, Thursday (Shravan Brihaspativar) (Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, […]
Bhadali Navami (Bhadali Nom), Ashara Shukla Paksha Navami, Kandarpa Navami is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Bhadrakali. In 2026, Bhadali Navami date is July 23. This auspicious day falls on 9th day in bright half of Ashad Month as per Hindu calendar. It is mainly observed in North India and Central […]
15 July 2026 is Chandra Darshan (Ashada Maasa Chandra Darshan). It falls in Ashada Month (Ashada Masam) as per all the calendar followed in North India, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka. And it falls in Aani Masam of Tamil calendar, Mithunam Month of Malayalam calendar and Ashar Month of Bengali Panjika and Ashad Month […]
‘Ghatam Ooregimpu’ (Procession of Divine Pot, decorated in the form of Mother Goddess) is the popular ritual during Bonalu Festival in Telangana, mostly in Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Ghatam is a copper pot, decked in the form of Mata. The Ghatam is carried by a priest, who wears a traditional Dhoti and body with smeared in turmeric […]
Guru Purnima is one of the most celebrated festivals at Sai Baba Temple, Dilsukhnagar in Hyderabad. Guru Purnima 2026 date is July 29. Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan Trust of Dilsukhnagar celebrates the festival for 3 days. Guru Purnima utsavalu will begin on July 28 (Ashada Shudda Chaturdashi) and end on July 30 (Ashada Bahula […]
Gopadma Vrata, Go Padma Vratam, is a four month long Vrata observed during the Chaturmas puja (four holy months in Hinduism), starting from Devsayani Ekadashi or Vishnu Shayana Ekadashi. In 2026, Gopadma Vratam date is July 25 (It begins on July 25). It is a festival of farmers and the people associated with dairy industry […]
Shakambari Utsavam, Shakambari festival, Ashada masa Utsavam, is a three-day puja dedicated to Goddess Shakambari Devi at Kanakadurga temple in Vijayawada. In 2026, Shakambari Festival begins on July 28 and ends on July 30. During the festival, Goddess Kanakadurga is adorned and worshipped as Shakambari Devi. More than 5 lakh devotees visit the temple during […]
Guru Purnima, also known as Ved Vyas Purnima or Vyasa Poornima, is an auspicious day in Ashad month. In 2026, Guru Purnima date is July 29. Guru Purnima falls on Ashad Purnima, Full Moon in Ashad month (June – July). This is also popular as Maha Ashadi. It is believed that on Ashad Purnima day, […]
Shalibanda Bonalu, popularly known as Haribowli Akkanna Madanna Temple Bonalu, is one of the famous religious events in Hyderabad during Bonalu Festival in Ashada Masam. In 2026, Shalibanda Bonalu date is July 26. Akkannada Madanna Temple Bonalu is celebrated on the second Sunday of Ashada Masam. The following Sunday, Secunderabad Bonalu is celebrated. Akkanna Madanna […]
15 August 2026 is Madhushravani Puja, Madhushrava Tritiya Vrat. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Shravan Month as per North Indian Hindi calendar. It is mainly observed in Bihar and Jharkhand. Madhusrava Tritiya vrat katha or the stories of this vrata are recited daily during 13 days of Puja. During the festival of […]
Vyasa Purnima (Veda Vyas Poornima) or Guru Pournami is one of the most auspicious purnima days as per the Hinduism. In 2026, Vyas Purnima or Guru Pournami date is July 29. Some scriptures described that on Ashada Poornima day, Vyasa completed writing and editing the compilations of Chaturvedas. Thus, Ashada Poornima is also called as Vyas […]