3 December 2025 is Datta Jayanti (Dattatreya Jayanthi – Shastriya). It is the first appearance day of Lord Dattatreya who is the incarnation of Trimurtis – Lord Shiva, Vishnu & Brahma. Shastriya Datta Jayanti is observed on Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi in Margashirsha Month. Some people celebrate it on Margashirsha Purnima (Vyavaharik Datta Jayanti). Datta Jayanti […]
Katyayani Vrata is one of the commonly observed Vrata in Bengal during Margashirsha Month of Hindi Calendar (Agrahayan Mash of Bengali Panjika). In 2024, Katyayani Vrata begins on 8 December, Sunday and ends on 9 December, Monday. Katyayani Vrat Arambh – 8 December 2024, Sunday Katyayani Vrat Samapti – 9 December 2024, Monday According to […]
Skandagiri Subrahmanya Swamy Temple in Hyderabad is one of the famous temples to visit during Subrahmanya Shashti (Subbaraya Shashti). In 2024, Subrahmanya Shashti date is 6 December. Subramanya Sashti is one of the major festivals dedicated to Lord Subramanya, who is also known Kartikeya, Murugan, Shanmukha and Skanda. On Sashti in each month, Lord Subramanya […]
11 January 2025 is Shani Trayodashi. Shani Trayodashi is considered very auspicious for Shanishwara Pooja. It falls on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi in Poush Month as per Marathi, Telugu, Kannada & Gujarati calendars and in North Indian Hindi calendars. It falls in Margazhi Masam of Tamil calendar and Dhanu month of Malayalam calendar. It coincides with Poush month of Bengali calendar. […]
‘Poli Swargam’ marks end of Karthika Masam.. In 2024, Poli Swargam date is December 2. Bathing ghats in Vijayawada witness hectic activity with scores of people thronging to observe ‘Poli Swargam’ that marks the actual conclusion of Karthika Masam. The devotees observe ‘Poli Swargam’, a day after Amavasya (new moon day) of Karthika Masam. As […]
MA ANNAPURNA MARAKADHA MANIMALAI Ma Annapurna Marakadha Manimalai(Pearl studded Jewel) was a wonderful poem which was written by Sri Adishankara. Some of the verses from the marvellous poem are as follows: Salutations to Mother Annapoorna: O our great Dear Mother Annapoorna, you who are always full (with the gift of Food and Blessings), You who […]
12 November 2024 is Prabodhini Ekadashi, Dev Utthana Ekadashi, Kartik Ekadashi, Haribhodini Ekadashi, Bada Ekadashi, Garuda Ekadashi, Kaisika Ekadashi, Tulasi Ekadashi, etc.. It is also called as Dev Utthana Ekadashi. It is believed that on this day, Lord Vishnu wakes up from his Yoga Nidra (cosmic sleep). Lord Vishnu starts Yoganidra on Ashada Ekadashi (Dev […]
Tulsi Vrat Udyapan (Tulasi Vratha Udyapanam) is observed on Kartik Purnima (Karthika Pournami). In 2024, Tulsi Vrat Udyapan date is November 15. Tulsi puja is performed by married women for wellbeing of their husbands and for marital bliss. Unmarried girls perform Tulsi pooja to get good husbands. Tulsi Vivah puja 2024 dates are – 12 […]
Nagula Chavithi is a significant Hindu festival primarily celebrated in the southern states of India, particularly Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. This festival is dedicated to the worship of Naga Devatas, or serpent gods, and is observed on the fourth day (Chaturthi) after the new moon in the month of Kartika, which typically falls in October […]
Nagula Chavithi Mantram: Stotram, Slokam to chant on Nagula Chaviti… Nagula Chavithi is the most auspicious day to worship naga devatas. This festival is celebrated on the fourth day after Deepavali Amavasya i.e. on karthika Shudda Chavithi. In 2024, Nagula Chavithi date is November 5.. During Nagula Chavithi festival, eight prominent serpent Gods are worshipped. […]
Amla Navami is observed on the ninth day of the bright fortnight during the month of Kartik. In 2025, Amla Navami date is October 31. This festival is mainly observed in Odisha and some other Western and Northern Indian regions. Amla fruit is used as one of the major ingredients in many Ayurvedic medicines. As […]
Sodari Tritiya is observed on the following day of Bhatru Dwitiya in Karthik Month. In 2024, Sodari Tritiya date is November 4. It falls on third day of bright half of Kartik Month (Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Kartik Month). On Bhatru Dwitiya day, sisters offer meals with special recipes to brothers. It is believed on […]
Kala Bhairava Ashtami, also known as Mahakal Bhairav Astami or Kalabhairav Jayanti, is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Kalabhairav, fierce form of Lord Shiva. In 2025, Kalabhairavashtami (Kalbhairav Jayanti) date is November 12. According to Telugu Calendars, Kala Bhairava Ashtami is celebrated on November 28, Wednesday (Margashira Masa Shukla Ashtami). It is observed on […]
Dhanteras Books Buying Muhurat 2024 – 30 October. What is the best Time to buy Accounts Books on Dhanteras, 30 October 2024 during Diwali? Apart from gold, silver and other household items, Dhanteras (Dhana Trayodashi | Dhanvantari Jayanti) during Diwali is considered highly auspicious time to buy books for new accounts for the coming year […]
Vyaghra Dwadashi marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations in most parts of India. In 2025, Vyaghra Dwadashi date is October 17. It is celebrated on 12th day in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month or Ashwayuja masam in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu calendars. It coincides with Krishna Paksha Dwadashi of Kartik Month in North Indian […]
17 October 2025 is Nandini Vrat. It is observed on Krishna Paksha Dwadashi in Kartik Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars and it coincides with Ashwin Month according to Marathi, Telugu, Kannada & Gujarati calendars. The legend and the significance of Govatsa Dwadasi vrata are mentioned in the Bhavishya Purana. This vrat katha is […]
28 October 2024 is Rama Ekadasi, Govatsa Dwadasi, Vasubaras & Waghbaras. Rama Ekadasi falls in Krishna Paksha of Kartik month as per North Indian Hindi calendars and in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month (Ashwayuja masam) as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada Panchangams. Rama Ekadasi vrat katha and the importance of this observance are mentioned […]
Ahoi Ashtami is observed on Kartik Krishna Ashtami in North Indian states. Here is the Ahoi Ashtami vrat katha. Once upon a time, there lived a devoted woman in a village. She had seven sons. One day in Kartik month, just before Diwali festival, she went to the forest to bring soil for the renovation […]
9 October 2025 is Atla Thaddhe (Atla Thadiya Gauri Vratham). It is observed on third day after Ashwayuja Pournami (Gauri Pournami) in Ashwayuja Masam as per Telugu calendar (Ashwayuja Bahula Thadiya). Atla Thaddhe is dedicated to worship Goddess Gauri. This is purely a women festival. On this day, women wake up early in the morning and perform […]
Atla Thaddi Pooja Vidhanam in Telugu.. How to observe Atla Taddi Pooja (in Telugu)? In 2025, Atla Taddhi date is October 9. ఈ పండుగకు ముందురోజు నుంచే అన్ని వస్తువులను, సముదాయాలను ఏర్పాటు చేసుకోవాలి. ఇక స్త్రీలు తమను తాము అలంకరించుకోవడం కోసం రాత్రినుంచే తమ చేతులకు, కాళ్లకు గోరింటాకు పెట్టుకుంటారు. ఇలా పూసుకోవడం వల్ల కూడా కొన్ని మంచి ఫలితాలు అందుతాయి. తరువాత ఉదయాన్నే లేవగానే రోజువారి […]