Sankashti Chaturthi or Sankashtahara Chaturthi or Ganesha Sankat Chauth is observed on the Chaturthi or Chavithi, the fourth day of Krishna Paksha during every Hindu month. Sankashti Chaturthi June 2026 date is June 3, Wednesday. This day corresponds with the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Adhika Jyeshta Mahina as per North Indian Hindi calendars while it […]
Vat Purnima, also known as Vat Savitri Purnima, is an auspicious day dedicated to Savitri and Goddess Gauri. In 2026, Vat Purnima vrat date is June 29. Vat Savitri Vratam is observed by married women on Vat Purnima day (Jyeshta Purnima) in many regions of North India and Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. Savitri Puja […]
Somvati Amavasya, Amavasya which falls on Somvar (Monday) is an auspicious occasion. It has great significance for Shiva Puja, Surya Puja, Vishnu Puja, Durga Puja and Pitru Tharpana Puja. In 2026, Somvati Amavasya comes only twice – June and November 2026. In the year 2026, Somvati Amavasya occurs exactly twice: 1. Jyeshtha Somvati Amavasya Date: […]
Somvati Amavasya Foods | What to eat, What to Avoid.. Nirjala Vrat, Phalahari Vrat on Somvati Amavasya.. If you choose to observe a partial fast (often called a Phalahari vrat) for Somvati Amavasya, the diet shifts entirely away from regular grains and legumes to specific pure, easily digestible foods. Here is the standard list of […]
Significance of Konark Sun Temple… Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century temple located at Konark which is about 35 kilometres from Puri city, Odisha. The temple was supposed to be built by king Narasingha Deva I of Ganga Dynasty during 1250 AD. This temple is dedicated to Lord Surya, and this temple was built in […]
19 May 2026 is Vinayak Chaturthi with Angarak Yog. The Chaturthi, fourth day of Hindu month which falls on Tuesday (Angarak Yog) is referred to as Angarak Vinayaki Chaturthi. This Vinayaki Chaturthi falls in Shukla Paksha of Adhik Jyeshta Month as per all Purnimant (North Indian Hindi) calendars and Amavasyant (Marathi, Kannada, Telugu and Gujarati […]
Vaikasi Visakam is a grand festival of Tamil Nadu which marks the first appearance day of Lord Muruga, Subramanya or Shanmuga. In 2026, Vaikasi Visakam date is May 30. Vaikasi Visakam is celebrated on Visakam Nakshatram day in Vaigasi masam or Vaikasi month in Tamil Panchangam. Vaikasi Visakam is observed in a grand manner in […]
Ganga Dussehra or Ganga Dasara is a ten-day festival dedicated to Goddess Ganga (Ganga River). This festival is celebrated for 10 days and ends on Shukla Dasami in Jyeshta month (May-June). In 2026, Ganga Dussehra Ganga Puja dates – Ganga Dasara begins on May 17 and ends on May 25 as per North Indian Hindi […]
This article gives us interesting information about the marriage of Lord Hanuman and Suvarchala. Suvarchala is the daughter of Surya Bhagavan. She was born from the luminescence (Varchas) of Surya and the world was unable to bear the luminescence of the Sun. At the same time, Lord Hanuman has accomplished his Vedic studies from his […]
Yamuna Pushkarams (River Yamuna Pushkaraalu) begins on 2 June 2026 and ends on 13 June 2026. Yamuna Pushkarams begins at the time when Guru (Brihaspati – Jupiter) enters into Karkataka Rashi (Punarvasu Nakshatra – 4th quarter). This year, Yamuna Pushkarams have great significance in terms of planetary positions. On the first day of Pushkarams the […]
List of important bathing dates in Yamuna Pushkaraalu 2026 is given here. Yamuna Pushkarams begins on 2 June and ends on 13 June. During these 12 days, there are some important bathing dates.. 2 June 2026 – First day of Pushkarams, Tuesday 9 June 2026 – Guru Nakshatram – Purvabhadra, Tuesday 11 June 2026 – […]
What are the various things prohibited in Adhika Maasa? What are the avoidable ceremonies during Adhik Maas? In 2026, Adhik Maas begins on 17 May and ends on 15 June. This year, it is Adhik Jyeshta Maas. During the period of Adhika Maasa, marriages (Shubha Vivaha), Mundan Sanskara (Tonsures), inaugurations of new home and House warming […]
Vat Savitri Vrata is observed by women on Purnima (full moon day) in Jyeshta mas. This day is also called as Vat Savitri Purnima or Vat Purnima. Vat Savitri Vrata is a ritual and custom performed by every married woman for her husbands well-being and long life. In some areas, Vat Puja is also observed […]
Apara Ekadasi, aka Bhadrakali Ekadashi or Bhadrakali Jayanti, is an auspicious Ekadasi vrat dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In 2026, date of Apara Ekadashi is 13 May 2026, today. In Punjab and some places in Haryana and North India it is also celebrated as Bhadrakali Ekadasi or the birthday of Goddess Bhadrakali. Apara Ekadasi (Bhadrakali Ekadashi) […]
17 May 2026 is Chandra Darshan is Adhika Jyeshta Maasa Chandra Darshan. 17 May 2026 falls in Adhik Jyeshta Month (Adhika Jyeshta Masam) as per all the calendar followed in North India, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. And it falls in Vaigasi Masam of Tamil calendar, Edavam Month of Malayalam calendar and Jyeshto Month of […]
Bargadahi Amavasya is observed on Jyeshta Amavasya, the No Moon day in Jyeshta Month according to North Indian Hindi Calendars. In 2026, Bargadahi Amavasya date is May 16. This Amavasya is Vaishakh Amavasya in Amavasyant Calendars (Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada Panchangams), Vaigasi Amavasyai in Tamil Calendar, Edava Masam Karthu vavu in Malayalam Calendar, Jyeshtho […]
Here is the list of best days & Nakshatrams for Hanuman Puja in each month. In Chaitra Month, Pushya Nakshatra is the auspicious Nakshatra for Hanuman Puja. Like that, there are 12 Nakshatrams that are highly meritorious for Hanuman Puja in each month. The list of auspicious Nakshatras & Tithis in each month… Chaitra Month […]
Hanuman puja mainly observed during Hanuman jayanthi and Hanuman vratam. Hanuman Chalisa, Hanuman Astakam and Hanumath stotram are important mantras recited or chanted during the puja. Here is a collection of Hanuman prayers: Hanuman Chalisa: Hanuman Chalisa is a 40-verse prayer composed by Sant Tulsidas. It is the popular prayer offered to Lord Hanuman. Here […]
We see in almost all Hanuman temples that the idol of Hanumanji covered or coated with orange colour sindoor. What is the legend associated with applying sindoor to Hanuman and what is the importance of sindoor in Hanuman puja? Here you can know it. One day Sita mata was wearing a red powder in the […]
Hanuman Jayanti is the Jayanti of Lord Hanuman or Anjaneya swamy. Here is the simple Hanuman Jayanti Puja Vidhi or Puja procedure. In 2026, Hanuman Jayanti date is April 1|2 and May 12 (May 12 in some Telugu and Kannada locations) For every puja, cleanliness of the atmosphere around the puja place is the most […]