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. For every puja, cleanliness of the atmosphere around the puja place is the most prominent thing. Clean yourself, your house and the puja place. Some […]
Sitalsasthi is an important festival of Odisha, mainly celebrated in Sambalpur region. In 2026, Sitalsasthi date is June 20. The celestial wedding of the divine couple Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is celebrated during Sitalsasthi festival. It was started 400 odd years ago. This Hindu festival is in the form of a carnival. Sitalsasthi celebrations […]
In the north Malabar region of Kerala, a practice prevalent that is traditional is Vishukkani Vili. This particular event involves children, who move in group or in large number from one house to the other within villages, shouting or calling ‘vishukaniye, vishukaniye.’ It is to be noted that when they arrive at different houses making […]
Mesha Sankranti (Mesha Sankramana punyakalam) is an auspicious during when Sun transits to Mesha Rashi from Meena Rashi. It marks the beginning of new zodiac cycle of Surya Bhagavan. It is also referred to as Souramana Ugadi as it is celebrated as the New Year day in Souramana Panchangams (Solar Calendars) followed as per Hinduism. […]
Hanuman Deeksha (Anjaneya Mala) is an auspicious vow observed 11 days, 21 days or 41 days according to the convenience of devotees in Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Hanuman Deeksha begins on April 2 and ends on May 12. Hanuman Deeksha is very popular in Kondagattu Hanuman Temple (Karimnagar district), Sri Maddi Anjaneya Swamy Temple (Guruvai […]
1 April 2026 is Hanuman Jayanti Upvaas. Hanuman Jayanti Upvaas or fasting is observed a day before Hanuman Jayanti festival in most of the places. It falls on Chaitra Shukla Chaturdasi day. Devotees those who perform Hanuman Jayanti vrat and upvas observe fasting from sunrise to sunset. And some devotees observe partial fasting with some […]
Fasting is the postponing of eating of food items for a period of time, and Fasting improves our digestion capacity and would create hungriness. Fasting is the best method to be adopted by all the people both from scientific as well as from spiritual point of view. Many researchers and doctors advise us to observe […]
Neel Shasti Vrat is observed mainly in Bengal in Chaitra month. It is celebrated as the marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati. In 2026, Neel Shasti Vrat date is March 24. Neel Shashti falls in Sashti in Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month as per Bengali calendar. Married women observed Neel Shasti Puja to seek the […]
Vaishnava ThiruNakshatrams are dedicated to popular Vishnu bhaktas (devotees of Lord Vishnu). The birth star of the specific Alvar or other famous devotee is considered as Thirunakshatram of that particular Vaishnava bhaktha. Here is the list of Vaishnava Thirunakshatrams in 2026-2027 (Parabhava Nama Samvatsaram).. Meena Masam 2025 (Panguni Masam) Revati, 7 April 2027: Periya Perumal […]
14 April 2026 is Chithirai Vishu, Puthandu, Varusha Pirappu, Tamil New Year day. Mesha Sankranti marks the Solar New Year day (Souramana Ugadi). Vishvath Punyakalam is another name for Chithirai Vishu festival. It marks the Parabhava Varusha (2026-2027) or Parabhava Varusha in Hindu calendar. Exact time of Mesha Sankramana punyakalam is – 9:25 AM, 14 […]
Vamana Dwadashi Vrat is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Vaman deva (Lord Vishnu’s dwarf incarnation, 5th incarnation of Sri Hari). In 2026, Vamana Dwadashi date is March 29. Vamana Dwadasi is observed on 12th day in Shukla Paksha of Chaitra Month. It is also observed in Ashad month in some parts of India. Lord Vamana […]
Morya Gosavi (Moroba Gosavi).. Morya Gosavi (14th century) also called as Moroba Gosavi was a popular saint and an ardent devotee of Lord Ganesha. It is believed that he was born in Bidar, Karnataka, to a noble family, and since he was lazy at his childhood, and didn’t attend to the school properly, his father […]
Matsya Jayanti or the appearance day of Matsya Avatar of Lord Vishnu is observed on Chaitra Shukla Tritiya or the third day in waxing phase of Chaitra month (March – April). In 2026, Matsya Jayanthi date is March 21. Matsya Avatar or fish incarnation of Lord Vishnu is his first of Dashavatar (10 divine incarnations). […]
Navreh, the lunar New Year in Kashmir or Kashmiri Hindu New Year, is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra Navratri which heralds the onset of spring season. Navreh coincides with the first day of the Chaitra Shukla Paksh. In 2026, Navreh date is March 19. Navreh 2026-2027 is the first day of 5102 of […]
Sowbhagya Gauri Vrata is also performed by childless women who want to be blessed with children. Shiva Dolotsavam is the ritual to perform by childless women. In 2026, Shiva Dolotsavam date is March 21. Shiva Dolotsavam or Sri Ram Dolotsav is observed on the day of Gauri Tritiya (Chaitra Shudda Thadiya). What is Shiva Dolotsav? In […]
Uma Shivagni Damana Pooja (Uma Shivagni Puja) is an auspicious vrata dedicated the divine couple of Lord Shiva and Parvati Mata. In 2026, Uma Shivagni Damana Pooja date is March 21. It falls on the third day of bright half of Chaitra Month, the first month in Hindu calendar (Chaitra Shukla Tritiya). On this day, […]
Surya Damanotsavam (Surya Damanaka Puja) is observed on Chaitra Masa Shukla Saptami, seventh day in Shukla Paksha of Chaitra Month. In 2026, Surya Damanotsavam date is March 25, Wednesday. It is also known as Surya Saptami or Damanak Saptami vrat. Lord Surya (Surya Bhagavan) is worshipped with Dhavanam leaves (botanical name: Artemisia pallens). the preceding […]
Shiva Shakti Poojan is observed in Chaitra Month. In 2026, Shiva Shakti Poojan date is March 21. It falls on the third day of bright half of Chaitra Month, the first month in Hindu calendar (Chaitra Shukla Tritiya). On this day, the divine couple – Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped with Shodashopachar Puja […]
Kartikeya Damanotsava (Skanda Damanak Sashti) is observed on the sixth day of Shukla Paksha in Chaitra Month. In 2026, Skanda Damanak Sashti date is March 24. On this day, Lord Skanda (Kartikeya, Subramanya, Murugan / Shanmukha) is worshipped with Dhavanam leaves (botanical name: Artemisia pallens). As Sashti is an auspicious day to perform Skanda Puja, […]
Sati Anasuya Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Anasuya, the wide of Atri rishi. In 2026, Sati Anasuya Jayanti date is April 6. It falls on Chaturthi in Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh Month in North Indian Hindi calendar and in Chaitra Month as per Amavasyant panchangas. As Anasuya was very much devoted to her husband, […]