Varalakshmi Vratham Puja Muhurtham 2026, Best Time for Varadlakshmi Vrat 2026. In 2026, Varalakshmi Vratham date is August 28. Varalakshmi Vratham is an auspicious puja dedicated to Goddess Varamahalakshmi. It is observed in Shravan Month, the Friday prior to Rakshabandhan (Rakhi Purnima – Shravan Purnima). Moola Nakshatram and Purvashada Nakshatra coincide on this day. Detailed Shravana Shukravara […]
Sama Pancham is mainly observed in Gujarat during Bhadrapada month (September). In 2026, Sama Pancham date is September 15. 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 2026, Dubri Satam date is September 18. 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, […]
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 2026, Bada Itvaar vrat dates are: August 30, September 6, September 13 and September […]
18 September 2026 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 […]
Indra Puranmashi falls on Purnima in Bhadrapada Month as per Hindu calendar. In 2026, Indra Puranmashi date is September 26. On this day the Vrat begins with Upavaas. The performers wake up in the early morning and have bath. Wear satvik clothes and start the upvaas by praying to Indra deva. During this vrata, the […]
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 […]
Pratipada Shraddh (Prathami Shraddha) is the first day of Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Pratipada Shraddh date is September 27. 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 […]
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 2026, Swarna Gowri Vratha date is September 14. Some Kannada calendars like Uttadhi Matha Panchanga 2026-2027 mentioned Swarna Gauri […]
Santan Saptami festival is observed on the seventh day of Shukla paksha in Bhadrapad month. In 2026, Santan Sapthami date is September 18. 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 […]
Swarna Gowri Vratha 2026 Puja Time, Auspicious Muhurtha on 14 September 2026 is given here with full details including Abhijit Muhurat, Varjyam, Rahukaalam, etc.. In 2026, Swarna Gowri Vratha date is 14 September, Monday. In many places, Abhijit Muhurata is considered auspicious for performing any Puja. On 14 September 2026, Abhijit Muhurta time is between […]
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 […]
Purattasi Sani, Saturdays in Purattasi Masam are the highly auspicious vritham followed in the month (September – October). In 2026, Purattasi Sani dates are – September 19, September 26, October 3, October 10 and October 17. As Adi Fridays are dedicated to Goddess Shakti, Purattasi Sani days are dedicated to Lord Balaji. Venkateshwara Vratham (Balaji […]
Aparajita Saptami is a vrata dedicated to Surya Bhagavan (Sun God). In 2026, Aparajita Saptami date is September 18. 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 […]
14 September 2026 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 […]
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 2026, Varalakshmi Vratam date in USA is August 21|28. Here is the Varalaxmi puja 2026 Samkalpam for Americans (California), 21 August 2026: Mama upaatha durithakshaya dwara […]
Varalakshmi Vratham Pooja Procedure, VarMahalakshmi Pujan Vidhi with Mantras, Items list… Varalakshmi vratham pooja procedure or method with puja vidhi with mantras, list of items required, Sankalpam, Lakshmi Ashtottram, thorabandhana mantram, vayana daana mantram, etc. are given here in detailed manner.. The procedure includes Anga Puja, Shodashopachar Puja, Thoragrandhi Puja, Mantra Pushpam, Thorabandhanam, Vayana Vidhi, […]
Why Varalakshmi Vratam is observed in Shravan month? This is the question asked by a visitor. I have searched it in some scriptures. I got the answer, here it is. Shravan month is named after the Janm Nakshatra (birth star) of Lord Vishnu, Shravana Nakshatra. Shravana masam is the most favorite month for Lord Vishnu. […]
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 […]
Datta Jayanti (Guru Dattatreya Jayanthi, the birthday of Lord Dattatreya) is observed on Margashirsha Purnima, the full moon day in Margashirsha Month. In 2026, Datta Jayanti date is December 23. Shastriya Dattatreya Jayanti – 23 December 2026 Laukika, Vyavaharika Dattatreya Jayanti – 23 December 2026 In fact, Datta Jayanti is observed on Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi in […]