Mahalaya, Mahalaya Amavasya is the last day of Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Mahalaya date is October 10. On this day, In Bengal, Durga Puja is started. Devotees welcome Goddess Durga or Mahishasura Mardhini to their homes on this day. The six-day long Durga Puja celebrations will be started on Mahalaya. In other parts of India, people observe […]
Ashwin month, Ashvina mahina, Ashwayuja masam, Asoj maas, Aso maas is 7th month in Hindu calendar. In 2026, Ashwin month, Ashwina mahina starts on September 27 and ends on October 26 in North Indian Hindi calendar. Ashwin month is the 3rd month in Chaturmas (four holy months in Hinduism) and considered auspicious because of Durga […]
Vishwakarma Jayanti or Biswakarma Diwas is the first appearance day or birthday of Lord Vishwakarma, the Hindu God of architecture and engineering. In 2026, Vishwakarma Jayanti date is September 17. It is celebrated with lot of gusto in industrial towns of West Bengal, Odisha, Tripura, Assam, some other North Indian states, Eastern parts of India, […]
Srimad Bhagwat Saptah, Shreemad Bhagavat Saptaah is a week dedicated to recite or chant Sreemad Bhagwat (Sreemad Bhagavath Parayana). In 2026, Srimad Bhagwat Saptah starts on September 20 and ends on September 26. During the week, Shrimad Bhagavatham is recited in temples, Ashrams, and other holy places related to Hinduism. Usually, it is observed in […]
Rishi Panchami is an auspicious vrata exclusively observed by women on the day of Shukla Paksha Panchami in Bhadrapada Month of Hindu Calendar. It falls on the following day of Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chavithi). In 2026, Rishi Panchami Vrat date is September 15, Tuesday. Rishi Panchami Snan Muhurat, 15 September 2026 Rishi Panchami Snan is […]
Rishi Panchami Snan Mantras, prayers to chant during Rishi Panchami bathing is given here. Rishi Panchami is an auspicious day for women to observe Vrata to get rid of Doshas or the mistakes committed during the menstruation period. Rishi Panchami Snan is considered highly auspicious. Those who perform Punya Snana on this day would get […]
Bhadrapad Purnima or Bhadra Poornima is observed on the Full Moon day during Bhadrapad month, mainly in Gujarat. Bhaadra Poonam 2026 date is September 26. Bhadrapada Purnima is also known as Ambaji Bhadra Purnima or Bhadrapad Poonam or Bhadarvi Poonam. Ambaji Bhadra Purnima is dedicated to Goddess Ambaji consecrated at Ambaji village at the foothills […]
UmaMaheshwara Vrata, Uma Maheswar Puja, is a popular vratam observed for marital bliss. Married couple worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Uma or Parvati for long and happy married life. Devotees perform Umamaheshwar Vrat to fulfill their wishes and to get rid of their sorrows. In 2026, Umamaheshwara Vrata date is September 26. The legend or […]
Ayudha Puja or Astra Pooja is one of the main rituals observed during Durga Navratri. In 2026, Ayudha Puja date is October 19. Ayudha Puja is celebrated on Vijaya Dashami in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamilnadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. In Kerala Ayudha Puja is performed on Mahanavami day (19 October 2026). In some […]
19 October 2026 is Maha Ashtami Upvaas. It is an important fasting day during Navratri Durga Puja. Also known as Durga Ashtami Upvaas, it falls on the same day of Durga Ashtami. On Maha Ashtami day in 2026, Saraswati Balidaan / Visarjan, Ekratrotsa, Sri Mahalakshmi Jaagar Kolhapur, Bhadrakali Avataar, Mata Mahagauri Puja as a part […]
Avidhava Navami sharaddh is a ritual performed on Navami during Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha. In 2026, Avidhva Navami shraddh date is October 4. This shraddh karma is dedicated to women ancestors. Women who passed away before their husband are offered tithi or tharpan during Avidhva Navami. Avidhva Navami is observe on Ashwin Krishna paksha Navami […]
Lalita Panchami 2026, Lalitha Panchami during Navratri October 2026. Lalitha panchami, also spelt as Lalita Panjami, is the most auspicious day in Durga Navratri puja. In 2026, the date of Lalita Panchami is October 15 in North India and September 15 in South India also. Lalitha Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of Durga […]
How to do Maha Laxmi Vrata? What is step-wise puja procedure of Mahalakshmi Vrat? Mahalakshmi Vrata is the most observed laxmi puja in North Indian states. The foremost things to follow during Mahalakshmi puja are taking vegetarian food and neatness. Women perform Lakshmi puja in early morning taking a ritual bath. After bath, in some […]
What is the importance of Jyeshta Gauri Vrata? Why Gauri Puja (Mahalakshmi Pujan) is observed in Bhadrapada Month? Here are the full details about Bhadrapada Mahalakshmi Vrata (Jyeshta Gauri Pujan)… Goddess Mahalakshmi, the remover of dangers According to the legend mentioned in Scriptures, during the battle between the deities and the demons, the wives of […]
Gajalakshmi Puja is the main ritual of Sharad Purnima, the Full Moon day in the month of Aswina (September – October). In 2026, Gajalakshmi puja date is October 25. This is the most celebrated festival in Orissa. The worship of Lakshmi varies from place to place. In some places, Gaja Lalshmi Puja is performed on […]
September 12, 2026 is Chandra Darshan (Bhadrapad Month Chandra Darshan). It falls in Bhadrapad Month (Bhadrapada Masam) as per all the calendar followed in North India, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. And it falls in Avani Masam of Tamil calendar, Chinga Month of Malayalam calendar and Bhadra Month of Bengali Panjika and Bhadon Month in Nepali […]
Sama Veda Uapakarma Procedure 2026, Sama Vedi Avani Avittam Puja Procedure with Mantram & Samkalpam for 2026.. Sama Veda Upakarma or Sama Vedi Avani Avittam is observed by Samaveda Brahmins in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, there is no confusion about the date of Samaveda Upakarma as almost all Panchangams […]
While the specific observance formally titled Arogya Vrata (or Arogya Saptami) is most famously celebrated in the month of Magha (and occasionally Margashirsha), dedicating a vow to health during the months of Bhadrapada and Ashwin holds massive significance in both Hindu scripture and ancient Ayurvedic medicine. During these two months, fasting for health is not […]
Ganapati Deeksha is a popular Deeksha dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed mainly in Kazipet Swetharkamula Ganapati Temple, Warangal, Telangana. Kanipakam Varasiddhi Vinayakaswamy Temple is the most famous for Ganesha Deeksha. Ardha Mandala Ganapathi Deeksha, Mandala Ganapathi Deeksha, Shodasha Deeksha and Ekadasha Deeksha are the four types of Deeksha dedicated to Lord Ganesha, based on the […]
How to observe Parivartini Ekadashi, Vrat Vidhi of Parsva Ekadashi, Parivartini Ekadashi puja procedure. Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana, Jal Jilni, Jayanti Ekadashi) falls on 11th day of Bhadrapada Month in Hindu calendar. How to do Parivartini Ekadashi Puja? Clean the puja place and place the idols or images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu. First install […]