Jyeshta Gauri Puja Muhurat 2025, Avahan, Visarjan Timings – gives the details of Auspicious time for Jyeshta Gauri Puja on 31 August, 1 September and 2 September in 2025. Jyeshta Gauri Puja is also popular as ‘Bhadrapada Mahalakshmi Vrata’. It is performed for three days i.e. Shashti, Saptami and Ashtami in Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha. Generally, […]
Amkari Aatham Vrat (Oamkar Ashtami, Oamkari Ashtami) is observed in Bhadrapad Maas as per North Indian and other Amavasyant Calendars. In 2025, Amkarti Aatham Vrat date is August 31. Oamkari Ashtami is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha. This Vrat is observed by married women for eight years from the year of […]
Sama Pancham is mainly observed in Gujarat during Bhadrapada month (September). In 2025, Sama Pancham date is August 28. It is observed on the fifth day in bright half (Sud Pancham) of Bhadarvi Maas. It falls on the following day of Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganesh Choth). Sama Pancham majorly celebrated among agricultural families in Gujarat. This […]
Dubri Satam is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Goddess Dubri Mata. It is observed on Shukla Saptami in Bhadrapada Month. In 2025, Dubri Satam date is August 30. Dubri Satam is mainly celebrated in Rajasthan and some other western parts of India. Mothers perform this vrata for the well-being of their children. On this day, […]
Saptarishis are the seven divine rishis (sages) in Hindu Dharma and widely mentioned in almost all Hindu Scriptures. Saptarishis are worshipped in Rishi Panchami Vrata for Dasha Sahasra Yagna Phala (merit of 10 thousand Yagnas). By performing Rishi Panchami Vrata, the women devotees will attain Sakala Tirtha yatra phala (merit of visiting all tirth yatras). […]
What is the importance of Rishi Panchami Vrata? Rishi Panchami Mahatmya is mentioned in ‘Dharma Sindhu’, a standard Hindu Scripture for Vratas and Pujas. Rishi Panchami Vrata should be done for seven years continuously and Udyapan Pujan is to be done in a life time. According to Dharma Sindhu, by performing this vrata the ladies will […]
What is the legend or story behind Rishi Panchami vrat? Rishi Panchami Vrat katha or the legend (story) of Rushi Panchami Rajasvala Vratha katha is mentioned in several scriptures as a conversation between a king called Sitasale and Lord Brahma. King Sitasale asked Lord Brahma asked about a fast or vrata which would provide him a […]
30 August 2025 is Lalita Saptami. It is the Appearance Day of Sri Lalita Devi, one of the principal gopis of Radha and Krishna according to the traditional Gaudiya Vaishnava Sampradaya. Lalita Saptami falls on Saptami in Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapada Month, just three days after Ganesh Chaturthi. Lalita Saptami is also observed as Aparajitha Saptami, Santan […]
How to do Ganesh Chaturthi Puja or what is Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja procedure? I am getting these questions very frequently through mails since few days. For any puja or vrata, the main objectives are neatness and dedication. If you have these two factors, then Vinayakas blessings will be surely with you. Here it is the […]
Santan Saptami festival is observed on the seventh day of Shukla paksha in Bhadrapad month. In 2025, Santan Sapthami date is August 30. On Santan Saptami day, women keep fasting for the health and wellness of their children. During the Bhadra Sapthami vrata, women worship their ‘Kula Devata and offer special recipes to them. Special […]
Mahalaya Amavasya is observed on Amavasya during Ashwin month as per North Indian calendar followed in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttaranchal. Pitru Amavasya is the last day of Pitru Paksha, the fortnight dedicated to offer Shraddh rituals to dead ancestors. Mahalaya Amavasya is great significance to Hindus because on this […]
Swarna Gauri Habba, Swarna Gowri Vrata is an observance performed on the day before Ganesh Chaturthi in Karnataka. As the name suggests, Swarna Gauri Habba is dedicated to Goddess Gauri, the consort of Lord Shiva. In 2025, Swarna Gowri Vratha date is August 26. Some Kannada calendars like Uttadhi Matha Panchanga 2025-2026 mentioned Swarna Gauri […]
Swarna Gowri Vratha 2025 Puja Time, Auspicious Muhurtha on 26 August 2025 is given here with full details including Abhijit Muhurat, Varjyam, Rahukaalam, etc.. In 2025, Swarna Gowri Vratha date is 26 August, Tuesday. In many places, Abhijit Muhurata is considered auspicious for performing any Puja. On 26 August 2025, Abhijit Muhurta time is between […]
Hartalika Teej Muhurat 2025, Hartalika Teej Vrat Time on 26 August 2025 is given here with full details including Chogadiya Time, Abhijit Muhurat, Varjyam, Rahukaalam, etc.. In 2025, Hartalika Teej Vrat date is 26 August 2025, Tuesday. Hartalika Teej Vrat is also popular as Swarna Gauri Vratha in Karnataka, Gauri Thadiya (16 Kudumula Thaddhe Vratham) […]
Pratipada Shraddh (Prathami Shraddha) is the first day of Pitru Paksha. In 2025, Pratipada Shraddh date is September 8. Mahalaya Paksha begins on Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month in North Indian Hindi calendars and it is Pratipada in Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars. Pratipada Shraddh Tharpana Puja […]
26 August 2025 is Thadiya Gauri Vratham, Shodasha Gauri Puja, 16 Kudumula Thadde. It is also referred to Haritalika Gauri Vratham. It is a festival observed in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Usually, Hartalika Teej is observed in Bhadrapada Masam. In North Indian states, Thadiya Gauri Vratham is celebrated as Hartalika Teej Vrat and in Karnataka it […]
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 2025, Rishi Panchami Vrat date is August 28, Thursday Rishi Panchami Snan Muhurat, 28 August 2025 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 […]
How to perform or do Rishi Panchami puja? Rishi Panchami puja procedure is very typical than any other festival. Rushi Panchami fast is observed on the fifth day in Shukla Paksha during Bhadrapad month. In 2025, Rishi Panchami date is August 28. The fast on Rishi Panchami is performed strictly by men and women. Performing fast on Rushi Panchami […]
Bada Itvaar vrat is an auspicious puja observed in Bhadrapada Month as per North Indian Hindi calendar. It is dedicated to Surya Bhagavan (Sun God). On this day along with Surya Bhagavan, cow and calf (Go Maata) are also worshipped. In 2025, Bada Itvaar vrat dates are: August 10, August 17, August 24, August 31 […]