Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha, Story of Hartalika Vrat Pujan. Haritalika Vratha Katha, Legend of Hartalika Teej Pujan. It was narrated by Lord Shiva to Goddess Parvati for remind Parvathi about here previous birth. Hartalika Vrat Katha..narrated by Shiva to Parvathi… Parvati! You were the daughter of Daksha Prajapati in your previous birth. When you were […]
Vratas-Pujas
Hartalika Teej Vrat Vidhi, Puja Procedure
Hartalika Teej Vrat Vidhi, Puja Procedure of Hartalika Vrat is given here.. Hartalika Teej Vrat is observed on Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Bhadrapada Month as per Hindu calendar. In some calendars, ‘Hasta’ nakshatra is also considered as the prime aspect for the day. Though it is also observed by unmarried women in some areas, it […]
Guru Puja on Janmashtami
Guru Puja on Janmashtami is an important puja to observe. Though, Sri Krishna is known as the Jagadguru, the Lord was very much obedient to his Guru, Sandeepani Muni. Hence, Guru Puja is considered very important to be performed on Sri Krishna Jayanti Pujan. Guru Puja Mantras for Janmashtami Puja Oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā cakṣur unmīlitaṁ […]
Krishna Janmashtami Puja Muhurat 2025 | Janmashtami Puja Time
Always there will be a controversy in celebrating Janmashtami. Krishna Janmashtami Puja Muhurat or best time of pujan for 2025 is given here. In 2025, Sri Krishna Janmashtami Krishna Janmashtami is on 15 August | 16 August. As Smarta people celebrate it on the day when Ashtami starts … i.e Smarta Janmashtami. In North India, […]
Lord Krishna’s 5137th Birthday (Janmashtami 2025)
Janmashtami 2025, August 15th|16th is Lord Krishna’s 5137th birthday. Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami, Krishnashtami, Sri Krishna Jayanti, Ashtami Rohini in various places of India, celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. As per the Hindu Scriptures, Lord Krishna was born around midnight on Ashtami tithi in Rohini Nakshatra (Vrishabha Rashi) in Shravana Month of […]
Gopalkala 2025 or Dahi Handi celebrations during Sri Krishna Janmashtami
Dahi Handi (Gopalkala) is the major celebrations in Maharashtra, and Gujarat states during Sri Krishna Janmashtami festival. In 2025, Gopalkala or Dahi Handi date is August 16. It is celebrated on the next day of Janmashtami. This festival attracts thousands of enthusiastic people from all over Maharashtra to Mumbai and Pune where the celebrations reach […]
Janmashtami 2025 in Mathura (Sri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sansthan)
Janmashtami 2025 will be celebrated on two dates in Mathura, the birth place of Lord Krishna. While Janmashtami in Dwarkadheesh Temple will be celebrated on August 16. In temples of Vrindavan, Nandgaon and Goverdhan, also will be celebrated on August 16. Priests attribute different religious practices as the reason for difference in the date of […]
Smarta Janmashtami, 15 August 2025
15 August 2025 is Smarta Janmashtami. Gokulashtami, Sri Krishnashtami, Sri Krishna Jayanti, Saatam Aatham and Rohini Ashtami are the alternate names of Janmashtami. Krishnashtami celebrates the birthday of Lord Sri Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in Shravan Month in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars. It coincides […]
Janmashtami Puja Procedure with Mantras | Krishnashtami Pooja Vidhi
Here is the detailed Janmashtami puja procedure with mantras. This Krishnashtami pooja vidhi article also includes the list of items or material required for Sri Krishna Gokulashtami Pujan. There will be slight differences in steps involved in Janmashtami puja procedure from place to place (South India & North India), but the generalized puja vidhanam is […]
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Upvaas 2025
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Upvaas is a ritualistic fasting which is observed on Krishna Janmashtami. In 2025, Sri Krishna Janmashtami Upvaas date is August 15, Friday. Sri Krishna Janmashtami (Sri Krishna Jayanti, Gokulashami, Krishnashtami) is the birthday of Lord Sri Krishna. It is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in Shravan Month in calendars followed in Maharashtra, […]
Krishna Janmashtami celebrations in ISKCON Temple Hyderabad
Janmashtami 2025 celebrations in ISKCON temple, Hyderabad, will be held on August 16. In three branches of ISKCON located in Hyderabad celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami on August 16 this year. The Special Janmashtami Pujas will be performed on 16 August. Addressing to the Media, ISKCON Acharyas informed the devotees of Lord Krishna that the celebrations will […]
Goga Panchami 2025
Goga Panchami is observed on the fifth day following Rakshabandhan festival (Shravan Purnima) mainly in North India. In 2025, Goga Panchami date is August 13. This festival (vrat) is associated with the Serpent God ‘Guga’. It is mainly observed in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Goga Panchami marks the beginning of Goga Navami celebrations. It […]
Yajur Veda Upakarma Muhurtham 2025 | Timings for Yajur Avani Avittam, 9 August 2025
Yajurveda Avani Avittam or Yajur Vedi Upakarma is observed by Yajurvedi Brahmins in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.. Yagnopaveetha Dharana (changing the sacred thread) is the major ritual of this day. Yajurveda Avani Avittam 2025 date is August 9. Yajur Veda Upakarma procedure or prayogam is given here for 2025. Download Yajurveda Upakarma 2025 […]
Rig Veda Upakarma Muhurtham 2025 | Timings for Rig Avani Avittam, 9 August 2025
Rigveda Avani Avittam or Rig Vedi Upakarma is observed by Rigvedi Brahmins in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.. Yagnopaveetha Dharana (changing the sacred thread) is the major ritual of this day. Rigveda Avani Avittam 2025 date is August 9. Rig Veda Upakarma procedure or prayogam is given here for 2025. Download Rigveda Upakarma 2025 […]
Bhadrapada Month 2025 | Bhadra Mahina, Bhadrapada Masam
Bhadrapad Month (Bhadra Mahina, Bhadrapada Masam), is the 6th month of Hindu calendar followed in North India, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. In 2025, Bhadrapada month begins on August 10 and ends on September 7 as per North Indian Hindu calendars. According to Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada Panchangam, Bhadrapada masa begins on August 24 […]
Yajur Veda Upakarma 2025 (Avani Avittam)
Yajur Veda Upakarma 2025 (Avani Avittam) is an auspicious for those who follow Yajur Veda Upakarma – Shukla Yajurveda / Krishna Yajurveda. In 2025, Krishna Yajurveda Upakarma date is 9 August and Shukla Yajurveda Upakarma is also 9 August. There is not much confusion with the date of Yajurveda Upakarma 2025, as almost all calendars […]
Santoshi Mata Jayanti 2025 | Goddess Santhoshi Jayanthi
Santoshi Mata Jayanti celebrates the birthday of Goddess Santoshi Maa. Santoshi Mata Jayanthi is celebrated on Shravan Purnima, also known as Rakhi Pournima. In 2025, Santoshi Maa Jayanti date is August 9. Santoshi Mata is recent Hindu Goddess, popularly worshipped by devotees for contentment and prosperity in life. Santoshi Maa is considered as an emblem […]
Gayatri Japam, 10 August 2025
10 August 2025 is Gayatri Japam for all Yajurveda Brahmins, Rigveda Brahmins and Samavedi Brahmins. Gayatri Japa Day (Gayatri Japam Sankalpam) is observed on the next day of Purnima, Full Moon day in Shravan month. It is the most auspicious day to chant the Supreme of all the mantras, the sacred Gayatri Mantra. Gayathri is the Supreme […]
VaraLakshmi Vratha Katha | Legend or Story of Vara Lakshmi Vratam
Varalakshmi Vratha Katha, Legend, Story of Vara Laxmi Vratram is explained here. Vara Laxmi Vrata is observed on the Friday which comes before Shravan Purnima during Shravan month. Charumathi, a Brahmin woman lived in a town, Kundina. She was very humble and kind in her nature. She was very much devoted to her husband and […]
Varalakshmi Vratam Sankalpam for Americans | How to do Varalaxmi Puja Sankalpam in USA
Varalakshmi Vratam Sankalpam for Americans is different from Indian Varalaxmi puja sankalpam. Samkalpam is the procedure of Puja which describes the place, time and performer of the Vratham. In 2025, Varalakshmi Vratam date in USA is August 8. Here is the Varalaxmi puja 2025 Samkalpam for Americans (California): Mama upaatha durithakshaya dwara sri parameswara preethyartham […]