‘Trilochana Gauri Vratam’ is a vrata dedicated to Goddess Gauri. It is observed in Karthika Masam as per Hindu calendar. In 2025, Trilochana Gauri Vratham date is October 24. It is also celebrated as Vishnu Tritiya Vratham. This Vrata falls on the third day of bright half of Kartik Month (Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Kartika […]
Vratas-Pujas
Nagula Chavithi Pooja Vidhanam
Nagula Chavithi Pooja Vidhanam is explained here with Mantras, slokas, etc.. Nagula Chavithi is observed in Karthika Masam as per Telugu calendar. In 2025, Nagula Chavithi date is October 25. Here is Nagula Chavithi puja procedure & Mantras to chant during this vrat. This vrat is mentioned as ‘Naganamanandakari’ in our ancient scriptures as it is […]
Nagula Chavithi 2025 | Nag Chaturthi
Nagula Chavithi or Nag Chaturthi is one of the Telugu regional festivals of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is celebrated on the fourth day after Deepavali. In 2025, Nagula Chavithi date is October 25. It falls in Karthika masam as per Telugu calendar. On this day, devotees worship Naga Devata (Serpent God). Nagula Chavithi is a […]
Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi 2025 | Tulsi Damodara Dwadashi
Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi (Tulsi Damodara Dwadasi vrata, Chilku Dwadasi, Yogini Dwadashi, Yogeeshwari Dwadasi, Chukkala Dwadashi) is observed on Shukla paksha Dwadashi in Karthik Month. In 2025, Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi date is November 2. According to several Puranas, Lord Vishnu, who woke up from cosmic sleep on Utthana Ekadashi, comes to Vrindavan or Brundavan along with Goddess Lakshmi […]
Nagula Panchami during Karthika Masam in Andhra Pradesh
Nagula Panchami during karthika masam is observed on the fifth day, Panchami, in Shukla Paksham of kartika masam. In 2025, Kartika Nagula Panchami date is October 26. In most of the places, Nagula Panchami, also known as Naga Panchami, is observered during Shravana masam but in some places it is also observed in kartika masam. […]
Ksheerabdhi Shayana Vratham
Ksheerabdhi Shayana Vratham (Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi) is observed on Shukla paksha Dwadashi in Karthik Month. In 2025, Ksheerabdhi Shayana Vratham date is November 2. According to several Puranas, Lord Vishnu, who woke up from cosmic sleep on Utthana Ekadashi, comes to Vrindavan or Brundavan along with Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Brahma. It is also believed that […]
Dev Diwali 2025 | Dev Deepavali festival on Kartik Purnima
Dev Diwali is observed on Kartik Purnima and popularly celebrated along the Ganga River banks in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) and other holy places in India. In 2025, Dev Diwali date is November 5. This festival is dedicated to River Ganga and devotees pay their tribute to Ganga Mata. It is believed that on Dev Deepavali, […]
Importance of Amla Tree in Hinduism
The Amla tree (botanical name: Phyllanthus emblica / Emblica officinalis), Indian gooseberry (Aamla from Sanskrit term “Amalika”) has great significance in the Hindu tradition. Amla Tree as per Vishnu Purana: According to Vishnu Purana, the amla tree is said to have germinated from the tears of Lord Vishnu himself. When Vishnu saw that the whole […]
Linga Daana Nomu (Vratham of donating ShivaLingams)
Linga Daana Nomu is a vrat of donating Shiva Lingams. It is observed in Karthika Masam as per Telugu calendar. In 2025, Karthika Masam begins on October 22 and ends on November 20. There is a special song dedicated to this vratham which is sung daily during Karthika Masam. And on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in […]
Kruta Yugadi, Satya Yugadi | Beginning of Golden Era of Kruta Yugam
Kruta Yugadi (Satya Yugadi), the beginning of kruta Yugam or Satya yugam, is observed on Akshaya navami, Kartik Shukla Navami day. In 2025, Kruta yugadi date is October 31. Kruta Yugam, also known as Satya Yugam, is considered as the Golden age as per Hinduism. This Yuga (era) is also known as the era of […]
Jagadhatri Puja 2025 | Goddess Jagaddhatri Pooja in Bengal
Jagadhatri Puja is observed on Karthik Shukla Navami, 9th day in Kartik month in Bengal. In 2025, Jagadhatri Puja date is October 31. Goddess Jagadhatri is the savior of the universe who has protected the world from cruel demons. She is another manifestation of Goddess Durga. Maha Shakti appears as ten-handed fierce form (dashabhuji), Goddess […]
Bhakteshwara Vratham 2025
Bhakteshwara Vratham is observed on Kartika Pournami, Full Moon day in Karthika Masam. This vratham is dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2025, Bhakteshwara Vratham date is November 5. This vrata is dedicated to Lord Shiva and mainly observed in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and in some parts of Karnataka by married women for sowbhagyam (longer life […]
Karthika Somavara Vratha Vidhanam, Procedure
Karthika Somavara Vratham Vidhanam, Procedure for Karthika Somavaram Shiva Pooja is explained here… This vratham should be started on Karthika Somavaram (Mondays) or on any Monday coinciding with Krittika Nakshatra. Perform ceremonial bath early in the morning on puja day. Take the clay from any river or any normal clay. Add Gandham (sandalwood paste) and […]
Karthika Somavara Vratha Katha (Telugu) | కార్తీక సోమవారం వ్రత కథ
Karthika Somavara Vratha Katha (Telugu), the story associated with Karthika Somavara Vratham is given here in Telugu… యమునా నదీ తీరంలో పరమ పావనమైన ఒక దివ్య దేశమున్నది. ఆ దేశాన్ని చిత్ర వర్మ అనే రాజు పాలన చేసేవాడు. ఇది కృత యుగానికి సంబంధించిన కథగా చెప్పబడుతున్నది స్కాంద పురాణంలో. ఎందుకంటే ఇందులోని పాత్రలు దివ్యమైన ఇతిహాస పాత్రలు, పురాణ పాత్రలు. వారి కాలం పరిశీలిస్తే కృతయుగం నాటిది. చిత్రవర్మ […]
Karthika Somavara Vratha Mahatmyam (Telugu) | కార్తీక సోమవారం వ్రత మహాత్మ్యం
Here is the Karthika Somavara Vratha Mahatmyam in Telugu.. This article focuses on the greatness of Karthika Somavara Vratham and how various Puranas mentioned it.. పరమ పావనమైన కార్తీక సోమవార వైభవాన్ని పురాణములు బహుముఖాలుగా చెప్తూన్నాయి. కొన్ని కొన్ని కథారూపములతో అందిస్తూన్నాయి. కథలు వినేటప్పుడు ఒకవిధమైన ఆసక్తి, శ్రద్ధ కలుగుతాయి. ఈ కథలన్నీ కూడా జరిగినవాటిని మనకి ఒక తార్కాణంగా చూపిస్తున్నటువంటి స్వానుభవ గాధలు. ఇవి పురాణములలోనూ, […]
Shani Trayodashi, 18 October 2025 | Shani Pradosham
18 October 2025 is Shani Trayodashi (Shani Pradosha Vratham). Shani Trayodashi is an auspicious day for Shani Puja. It is a Trayodashi which falls on Shanivar (Saturday). Shani Trayodashi of 18 October 2025 falls in Kartik Month in North Indian Hindi calendars; Ashwayujam Month in Marathi, Kannada, Telugu and Gujarati calendars; Kartik Month in Bengali […]
Yama Trayodashi | Shamana Trayodasi
Yama Trayodashi or Shamana Trayodasi is the first day of 5-day Diwali festival celebrations. In 2025, Yama Trayodashi date is October 18. Mainly the festival of Diwali begins (Yama Trayodasi) and ends (Yama Dwitiya) with the worship of Lord Yamadharmaraja, the King of Naraka loka. Yama Deepadan is the main ritual of the day. Lighting […]
Dhanvantari Puja Vidhi or Procedure with Mantras, Slokas
Dhanvantari Puja Vidhi, procedure with mantras, slokas and stotrams is given here. Mainly Dhanvantari Puja is observed on Dhanvantari Jayanti (Dhan Trayodasi or Dhanteras) day during Diwali festival. Lord Dhanvantari is the Hindu God of health and the founder of Ayurveda, Indian traditional medicine. Below is the Dhanvantari Puja procedure with step-wise mantra, slokas.. Achamanam […]
Kartik Amavasya
Kartik Amavasya (Amavasya in Kartik Month) is the fifteenth day of Kartik Maas in North Indian Hindi calendars (Purnimant Panchang). In 2025, Kartik Krishna Amavasya date is October 20|21. This day coincides with Amavasya in Ashwin Month in Amavasyant Chandramana Panchang followed in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana (Telugu Panchangam), Karnataka (Kannada Panchanga), Maharashtra (Marathi Panchang), […]
Diwali Chitragupta Puja | Chitragupta Jayanthi Pooja
Chitragupta Puja, also known as Dawat Puja, is a ritual observed during Diwali festival. In 2025, Chitragupta Puja date is October 23 . It is celebrated on Bhai Dooj, two days after Diwali, in North India. Chitragupta Pooja marks the birthday or Jayanthi of Chitragupta and it is mainly celebrated by Katyastha caste. Chitragupta is […]