Tulsi Vivah is an auspicious ritual observed in Kartik month. In 2025, Tulsi Vivah date on Chilku Dwadashi is – November 2. Tulsi Vivah on Prabodini Ekadashi is observed on 2 November, Ksheerabdi Dwadashi on November 2 and Tulsi Vivah on Kartik Purnima is observed on November 5. Generally, Tulsi Vivah is observed on Chilku […]
Goshtashtami is an auspicious vrata observed in Kartik Month and is dedicated to Gomata. In 2025, Goshtashtami Vrata date is October 30. It falls on Shukla Paksha Ashtami in Kartika Masam in Hindu calendar. According to a legend, Nanda Maharaj sent his kids Krishna and Balarama to herd the cows for the first time on […]
Kedara Gauri Vrata or Kedareshwara Gowri Vratham is an observance to perform on Deepavali Amavasya. Usually, on the day of Kedara Vratam, married women or married couple worships Kedareshwara, Lord Shiva. Kedareshwara is another name of Lord Shiva. In 2025, Deepavali Amavasya date is October 21. In some places, Kedara Gauri Vratam is observed from […]
Ahoi Ashtami is observed on the eighth day in Kartik month in North India. Ahoi Ashtami 2025 date is October 13 in India. This vrata is observed by mothers for the wellbeing of their children. Ahoi Ashtami is very similar to Karva Chauth fast observed on Kartik Chaturthi. Ahoi Ashtami puja procedure and rituals of […]
Labh Pancham (Laakheni Panchami, Saubhagya Panchami) is the final day of Diwali festival. In 2025, Labh Pancham date is October 26. It is observed on Panchami, fifth day during Kartik month. Labh Pancham is considered as an auspicious day to perform or start business activities. On this day, businessmen open their accounts after performing Lakshmi […]
Vagh Baras (Wagh Baaras) is observed on Dwadasi day in second half of Aso month. In 2025, Vagh Baras date is October 17. Vagh Baras is also referred as Govatsa Dwadashi and Guru Dwadasi. In Gujarati language, Vagh means repaying ones financial debts. On this day people clear their khata (ledgers) and enter into new […]
Karthika Deepam Nomu (Karthika Deepa Vratham) is an auspicious austerity observed in Karthika Masam in Telugu calendar. In 2025, Karthika Masam begins on October 22 and ends on November 20. It is performed on any Krittika Nakshatra day or on Pournami (Full Moon) day. How to do Karthika Deepam Nomu? In Shiva Temple, light 120 […]
As Dhanteras is also observed as Dhanvantari Jayanti, Lord Dhanvantari is also worshipped on this day along with Kubera, Lakshmi and Yama. Dhanvantari Puja: For better health and wellness, Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped. On this day, in the morning, at puja place spread a red cloth and place Dhanvantari image or idol on it. Offer […]
Dhanvantari Jayanthi (Dhanvanthari Jayanti or Dhanwantari Jayanti), birthday of Lord Dhanvanthari, is observed on the third day during Diwali festival. In 2025, Dhanvantari Jayanti date is October 19. It is also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanwantari Triodasi or Dhanteras. On the day of Dhan teras people worship Goddess Mahalaxmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, […]
Diwali Amavasya is the No Moon day which falls during Deepavali. In 2025, Diwali Amavasya date is October 21. It is Ashwin Amavasya in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi & Gujarati calendars. As per North Indian Hindu calendars, it is Kartik Amavasya. Diwali Amavasya is the last day in Ashwin Month as per some calendars mentioned above. It […]
Here are the auspicious timings for Kojagari Lakshmi Puja 2025 on October 6. The best muhurat for any Lakshmi Pujan is Nishita Kaala (midnight). As Kojagari mainly associated with Jagran (Vigil), Nishita Kaala Lakshmi Pujan is even more meritorious and considered very important. Sharad Purnima Lakshmi Pujan Pradosh Kaal Muhurat on 6 October 2025 6.10 […]
Kojagari Lakshmi Puja Vidhi, Procedure of Kojagari Lakshmi Vrata with Mantras, slokas is given here.. Kojagari Lakshmi Vrata is an auspicious occasion for Lakshmi Puja. It falls on Sharad Purnima (Ashwin Purnima). Simple Kojagari Lakshmi Puja, Step-wise Sharad Purnima Lakshmi Puja, Ashwin Poonam Lakshmi Puja with Mantras, Slokas and Stotrams om sarvebhyo gurubhyo namaḥ | […]
Kali Chaudas (Kali Choudash Puja) is observed on the 14th day in Ashwin month mainly in Gujarat. In 2025, Kali Chaudas date is October 20. This is the second day of Diwali festival. It is observed on the day before Diwali and the day after Dhanteras. Goddess Kali is worshipped on Kali Chaudas day. Diwali […]
Download PDF of Kojagari Lakshmi Puja Vidhi, Procedure of Kojagari Lakshmi Vrata with Mantras, slokas is given here.. Kojagari Lakshmi Vrata is an auspicious occasion for Lakshmi Puja. It falls on Sharad Purnima (Ashwin Purnima). The PDF document of Kojagari Lakshmi Puja procedure consists the simple Kojagari Lakshmi Puja, step-wise Sharad Purnima Lakshmi Puja, Ashwin […]
Kartik Snan or Karthika Snanam is an auspicious bath ritual observed in holy rivers during Kartik month. In 2025, Kartik Snan dates – starts on October 6 and ends on November 5 in North Indian Hindi calendars. As per Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada calendars, Kartik Snan 2025 begins on October 22 and ends on November […]
Surya Shashti is the festival dedicated to Surya Bhagawan (Sun God). In 2025, Surya Shashti date is October 27. Surya Sashti is celebrated on the sixth day in Shukla Paksha during Kartik Month. Though Shukla Paksha Sashti and Saptami are dedicated to Sun God, Kartik Shukla Sashti is more auspicious to worship Surya Bhagawan. Ratha […]
Bhaldevi Puja marks the beginning of Diwali festivities in Maharashtra. In 2025, Bhaldevi Puja date is October 13-14. It is observed on 8th day in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin Month as per Marathi Calendar (Kartik month in North India). Bhaldevi Puja is the main ritual on Karashtami. People prepare special sweet recipe ‘Khir’ and distribute […]
Kartika masam is the holiest month for Hindus as it is favorite month for Lord Shiva and Vishnu. It is the 8th month in Telugu Panchangam. In 2025, Karthika Masam begins on 22 October and ends on November 20 as per the Hindu traditional calendars followed in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Many major festivals are […]
Shami Puja stotram is given in this article. Shami puja is an important ritual to perform on Vijayadashami or Dasara day. Shami tree is worshipped and the leaves of Shami tree are exchanged among each other in some places of India. Shami pooja is known as Banni Puja or Jammi puja in some South Indian […]
Vijayadashami is the final day of Durga Navaratri. On this day Durga Visarjan or Udvasan is performed. There is a popular legend associated with Vijaya Dashami tells us about another ritual ‘Shami Puja. Legend of Vijayadashami and Shami Puja Apart from the story of Lord Ram and Ravan about Vijayadashami, another legend is mentioned in […]