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 […]
Aparajita Saptami is a vrata dedicated to Surya Bhagavan (Sun God). In 2025, Aparajita Saptami date is August 30. It is observed on Saptami in Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapad Month. As part of this vrata, Sun God is worshipped for one year. There is no much information about Aparajitha Saptami vrata in some primary texts and […]
Datta Jayanti (Guru Dattatreya Jayanthi, the birthday of Lord Dattatreya) is observed on Margashirsha Purnima, the full moon day in Margashirsha Month. In 2025, Datta Jayanti date is December 3-4. Shastriya Dattatreya Jayanti – 3 December 2025 Laukika, Vyavaharika Dattatreya Jayanti – 4 December 2025 In fact, Datta Jayanti is observed on Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi in […]
Sri Sripada Vallabha (Shripad Shri Vallabha swamy) is believed as one of the divine incarnations of Lord Dattatreya (Dattavatara). Shripad Vallabha Jayanti is observed on Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturthi which is also celebrated as Ganesh Chaturthi in Bhadrapada month. In 2025, Sripada Vallabha Jayanti date is August 27. He was born in Pithapuram, a town in […]
21 August 2025 is Gurupushyamrut Yoga. On 21 August 2025, Gurupushyamrut Yog begins in the early morning, just at the sunrise, and ends in the midnight 12.08 hrs. (6.23 AM, 21 August – 00.08 hrs, 22 August). Gurupushyamrut Yoga (Guru Pushya Nakshatra Yog) is an auspicious period which falls on Thursday that coincides with Pushya […]
Govatsa Dwadashi (Nandini Vrat) is observed on Krishna paksha Dwadashi in Kartik Month as per North Indian calendars. In 2025, Govatsa Dwadasi date is October 17. As per other calendars, this festival falls on Krishna Dwadasi day in Ashwin month. This fast observed by women for longer life of their sons. The legend and the […]
Sri Veerabhadraswamy Jayanthi is one of the most celebrated festivals dedicated to Veerabhadra Swamy, an avatar of Lord Shiva. Sri Veerabhadra Swamy was created by Lord Shiva in order to teach a lesson for Lord Daksha, who had insulted Lord Shiva and avoided him to invite for the Yagna conducted by him. In 2025, Sri […]
How to get Mantra Siddhi in Upasana… To achieve Mantra Siddhi (spiritual attainment or special power) in the context of upasana (devotional or meditative spiritual practice), traditional Yoga and Hindu teachings emphasize the following core principles and steps: 1. Dedicated Mantra Japa and Sadhana Consistently chant or repeat your chosen mantra (preferably under the initiation and guidance of a qualified […]
Mahalaya Paksha Shraddh (Pitru Paksha Shraddh) are the rituals dedicated to Pithru devatas or dead ancestors. In 2025, Mahalaya paksha starts on September 8 and ends on September 21 with Mahalaya Amavasya Tarpan. Mahalaya Pitru paksha begins on the first day during Ashwin month as per North Indian calendar followed in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, […]
Ramdev Pir Navratri is celebrated in Bhadrapada Month as per Hindi calendars. In 2025, Ramdev Pir Navratri begins on August 24 and ends on September 1. Ramdev Pir (Baba Ramdev / Ramdevji / Ramdeo Pir / Ramsha Pir) (1352–1385 AD; V.S. 1409–1442) is a Hindu folk deity of Rajasthan, India. He was a fourteenth-century ruler, […]
Guga Navami, Goga Navmi is observed on Navami day in Bhadrapad maas, the next day of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. In 2025, Guga Navami date is August 17. This festival is dedicated to the Serpent God ‘Guga’. It is celebrated in North Indian states, especially Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Guga Navami puja is observed […]
Santan Saptami vrat is an auspicious puja dedicated to Kuldevi or devta. In 2025, Santan Saptami vrat date is August 30. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Saptami in Bhadrapad Month (September). It is an important vrat for those who are not blesses with children and want to get children. It is also performed by […]
Pithori Amavasya or Pitori Amavas is the festival observed on the Amavasya (No Moon day) during Bhadrapad month or Bhadra month. In 2025, Pithori Amavasya date is August 22. As per Marati Calendar, Pithori Amavasya, also celebrated as Pola, falls on Amavasya in the Sravan month. Pithori Amavasya is an observance performed by married woman […]
Bhadra Month (Bhadra Maas) is the 5th month in traditional Nepali Hindu calendar followed in Nepal and some other surrounding places of the country. In 2025, Nepali Bhadra month begins on 17 August and ends on 16 September 2025. This is the 2082 Hindu year in Bikram Panchang of Nepal (Nepali Patro). In 2025 many […]
Mukta bharan Saptami or Amukthabharan Sapthami is observed on Shukla Paksha Saptami or the seventh day during the second half of Bhadra month. In 2025, Muktabharan Saptami date is August 30. Muktha Bharan Saptami is mainly observed in North Indian states – Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. In some North Indian regions, […]
Bail Pola or Pola, is a cattle festival celebrated in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & some other regions in North India. In 2025, Bail Pola date is August 22. Bail Pola is celebrated on Pithori Amavasya or Amavasya in Shravan month (August – September). Vrushabha Puja or bullock worship is the main ritual […]
Nandotsav (Nanda Mahotsav / Maha Nandotsav) is a festival celebrated on the next day of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. In 2025, Nandotsav (Nanda Mahotsav) date is August 17. It is said that on this day all the villagers of Braj (Vraj) visited Nanda’s house to have darshan of baby Sri Krishna. All Munis and maharshis bestowed […]
Shitala Satam Vrat Katha, Story of Sheetala Saptami is given here. Shitala Satam is observed in Shravan Month as per Gujarati calendar. Skanda Purana describes the iconography of Goddess Shitala Mata. Shitala Mata Vrat katha is mentioned in Bhavishyottara Purana. This story is associated with the legend of Indralumna, the King of Hastinapur. Name of his […]