Vishwakarma Jayanti or Biswakarma Diwas is the first appearance day or birthday of Lord Vishwakarma, the Hindu God of architecture and engineering. In 2025, 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, […]
Kanya Sankranti or Kanya Sankraman is the day when Surya Bhagwan transits to or enters into Kanya rashi (Virgo) from Simha rashi (Leo). In 2025, Kanya Sankraman date is September 17. Kanya rasi is the sixth among 12 rashis. Hindus perform Sankraman snan (ritual bath), Vishnu pujas and Vishnu Sahasranama stotra parayana during this day. […]
Tula Sankranti or Tula Sankramanam is the day when Surya Bhagwan transits to or enters into Tula rashi (Libra) from Kanya rashi (Virgo). In 2025, Tula Sankranti date is October 17, Friday. Tula rasi is the seventh among 12 rashis. Hindus perform Sankraman snan (ritual bath), Vishnu pujas and Vishnu Sahasranama stotra parayana during this […]
Ayudha Puja or Astra Pooja is one of the main rituals observed during Durga Navratri. In 2025, Ayudha Puja date is October 1. 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 (1 October 2025). In some […]
Which months are good to start constructing houses? What is the best time for construction of homes? Here are some details about when a home should be built? Among all 12 Hindu months, 4 months are best months to start construction of houses. And 3 months are to avoid starting or planning for constructing homes. […]
Avidhava Navami sharaddh is a ritual performed on Navami during Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha. In 2025, Avidhva Navami shraddh date is September 15. 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 2025, Lalitha Panchami during Navratri October 2025. Lalitha panchami, also spelt as Lalita Panjami, is the most auspicious day in Durga Navratri puja. In 2025, the date of Lalita Panchami is September 26 in North India and September 26 in South India. Lalitha Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of Durga Navaratri. […]
In Astalakshmi temple at Kothapet of Hyderabad, Durga Navratri celerbations are celebrated as a grand event. In 2025, Dasara Durga Navratri puja begins on September 22 with Kalasha Sthapana and ends on October 2 with Vijaya Dashami Puja. Devotees perform the fest as the Sravana Utsavs. They observe the vratas to please Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess […]
Durga Ashtami Puja, Durgashtami, Mahashtami, Veerashtami, is the main festival in Durga Navratri Pooja. Durga Ashtami is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Ashtami in Ashwin month or Ashwayuja masam. In 2025, Durga Ashtami date is September 30. Rituals, Customs and Pujas to observe on Durgashtami Goddess Mahagauri is the Navadurga mata to worship on Durgashtami day. Maha […]
Vrischika Sankranti, also known as Vruschika Sankramanam, marks the Suns entering into Vruschika Rashi or Scorpio zodiac sign from Tula Rashi or Libra zodiac sign. In 2025, Vrischika Sankranti date is November 16. Vrischika Sankramana punyakalam timing – 1.37 PM, 16 November 2025 Vrischika Sankramana Haripada Punyakalam – 7.15 AM to 1.32 PM By entering […]
30 September 2025 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 2024, Saraswati Balidaan / Visarjan, Ekratrotsa, Sri Mahalakshmi Jaagar Kolhapur, Bhadrakali Avataar, Mata Mahagauri Puja as a part […]
Here is the Navratri Vrat Katha, Story of Navratri, Puja Procedure for Navratri Puja. Apart from the legend and stories in Puranas, there is another important story or Navratri Vrat katha in some scriptures. This Navaratri Vratha Katha is associated with a Brahmin girl who observed Navratri vrat and led her remaining life happily with […]
You can watch Sharadiya Navratra celebrations 2025 at Tuljapur Tuljabhavani temple online through the official website of Tuljapur Mandir. Navratras begins on 22 September, and will continue till Ashwin Purnima (6 October). The festival is celebrated to commemorate the event of the Goddess going to her cosmic sleep (Nidra) of five days. On Ashwin Shuddh […]
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 […]
Tritiya Shraddha or Thadiya Shraddham is the third day of Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha Shraddha karma rituals. In 2025, Tritiya Shraddha date is September 10. It falls in third day of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapad month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars and in Ashwin month as per North Indian Hindi calendars. […]
Bharani Mahalaya Shraddh, Maha Bharani Shraddh is an important Shraddh during Pitru Paksha. In 2025, Bharani Mahalaya Shraddh date is September 11. In 2025, this is Panchami Shraddh. It is the day on which Bharani nakshatram or Bharani asterism falls during Pitru paksha. Bharani Mahalaya Shradh, Hindus offer oblations or pinda daan to dead ancestors. […]
Srimad Bhagwat Saptah, Shreemad Bhagavat Saptaah is a week dedicated to recite or chant Sreemad Bhagwat (Sreemad Bhagavath Parayana). In 2025, Srimad Bhagwat Saptah starts on September 1 and ends on September 7. During the week, Shrimad Bhagavatham is recited in temples, Ashrams, and other holy places related to Hinduism. Usually, it is observed in […]
Panchami Shraddha is the fifth day of Pitru Paksha Shrradh (Mahalaya). In 2025, Panchami Shraddh date is September 11. Panchami Shraddh falls on 5th day in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month in North Indian Hindi calendars and in Bhadrapad month as per Telugu, Kannada, Marathi & Gujarati calendars. Panchami Shraddh is helpful for those who […]
Avidhva Navmi or Navami Shraddh is the ninth day of Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya Fortnight, a fortnight dedicated to dead ancestors. In 2025, Navami Shraddh date is September 15. Durga Puja is also observed on this day in many places of India. On this day Sumangali women who were passed away before their husband are […]