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, […]
Vratas-Pujas
Sati Anasuya Jayanti 2026
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, […]
Sri Rama Rajyotsavam 2026 | Sri Rama Pattabhishekam during Ram Navami Utsav | Sri Ram Rajyabhishek
Sri Rama Rajyotsavam (Sri Ram Rajyabhishek) is the day of Sri Rama Pattabhishekam during when Lord Sri Ram was crowned. According to Ramayana, Lord Sri Ram was crowned on Chaitra Shukla Panchami, the fifth day in bright half of Chaitra month. In 2026, Sri Rama Rajyotsavam or Sri Rama Pattabhisheka dinotsavam date is March 23. […]
Shalivahana Jayanti 2026
Shalivahana Jayanti is the birth anniversary of King Shalivahana (Gautamiputra Satakarni – the Satavahana King). In 2026, Shalivahana Jayanti date is March 28. Shalivahana Jayanti falls on Dasami in Shukla Paksha of Chaitra Month (Chaitra Vijaya Dashami). The Shalivahana era, also known as the Saka era, is used with Hindu calendars, the Indian national calendar, Balinese and Javanese calender and the Cambodian Buddhist calendar. […]
Sri Ram Navratri 2026 | Rama Navaratri, Ram Navami celebrations
Sri Ram Navratri or Sri Rama Navami Navaratri celebrations are held during bright half of Chaitra month (April). Ram Navratri is also known as Vasant Navratri or Chaitra Navratri. In 2026, Ram Navaratri puja begins on March 19 with Ugadi/ Gudi Padwa and ends with Sri Ram Navami. Ram Navami 2026 date is March 27. […]
Basanti Puja 2026 | Basanti Pooja in Bengal
Basanti Puja or Basant Navratri Durga Pooja is observed during Basant Navratri mainly in Bengal. Basant Navratri is the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and in Bengal it is observed for last 3-5 days of Navratri. In 2026, Basanti Puja starts on March 25 and ends on March 28. In some areas, this festival […]
Chamundeshwari Jayanti | Birthday of Goddess Chamundeshwari Mata
Chamundeshwari Jayanti (Birthday of Goddess Chamundeshwari Mata) is observed on the seventh day of dark fortnight in Ashada Month (Ashada Krishna Saptami) as per Kannada calendar (Amavasyant Panchangams). In 2026, Chamundeshwari Jayanti date is July 6|7. Chamundeshwari Jayanti is celebrated with utmost gusto in Mysore Chamundeshwari Temple, which is one of the Shakti Peetha Temples. […]
Chitragupta Puja 2026 | Chitragupt Pooja on Chaitra Purnima
Chitragupta Puja is observed on Chaitra Purnima, the Full Moon day in Chaitra month. It is one of the big festivals for Kayasta sect of people. In 2026, Chaitra Purnima Chitragupta Puja date is April 2. Chitragupt is believed to be the accountant or record keeper of Lord Yamas register Agra-Sandhaani. On Chaitra Purnima day, […]
Papamochani Ekadashi 2026
Papamochani Ekadashi is observed on Chaitra Krishna Paksha Ekadashi day in North Indian calendar. In 2026, Papamochani Ekadasi date is March 14-15. Smarta Papamochani Ekadashi – 14 March 2026, Saturday. Vaishnav Papamochani Ekadashi – 15 March 2026, Sunday. This Ekadashi day falls on Falguna Krishna Paksh in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars. This is […]
Damanaka Ropana Dvadasi 2026
Damanaka Ropana Dvadasi is celebrated in Chaitra Month in almost all ISKCON Temples and other Sri Krishna Temples. In 2026, Damanaka Ropana Dvadasi date is March 30. The following days the following is observed in Jagannath Puri. This festival is celebrated on the thirteenth and fourteenth days of the bright fortnight of Chaitra (April). Deities of […]
Madhukrishna Trayodashi 2026 date | Madhu Krishna Trayodasi
Madhukrishna Trayodashi, Madhu Krishna Trayodasi is an auspicious day observed in Krishna Paksha in Falgun month as per Marathi and Gujarati calendars. In 2026, Madhu Krishna Trayodasi date is March 17. It falls in Chaitra month as per North Indian Hindi calendar. As we know, Trayodashi is the favorite day for Lord Shiva and the […]
Gangaur 2026 | Gangaur festival in Rajasthan, Ganagauri Vrat
Gangaur is a festival of women celebrated during Chaitra Month especially in Rajasthan. Gangaur festival begins on the first day in Chaitra month continues till the fourth day in Shukla Paksha or bright half of Chaitra month. ‘Gan means Lord Shiva and ‘Gauri is Goddess Parvati. In 2026, Gangaur Tritiya date is March 21. Gangaur […]
Sarhul Festival 2026 in Bihar & Odisha
Sarhul is the biggest tribal festival celebrated in Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar. This is known as the festival of flowers. Sarhul is observed by Mundas, Orans and Santhal communities during the onset of spring season or Vasant rithu. Sarhul festival 2026 date is March 21. The Santhal community celebrates the festival as Baha in February […]
Sonth | Chaitr Sankrat
Sonth marks the beginning of Chaitra Month in Kashmiri Hindu Calendar (Saptarshi Panchang). In 2026, Sonth date is March 14. Sonth also marks the onset of spring. Chaitra Sankrat, mostly popular as Sonth, has very significant history of rituals and traditions. A particular set of items are kept overnight to see them in the morning […]
Thaal Barun | Ritual of Kashmiri Pandits a night before Navreh
Thaal Barun (Thal Barun) is a ritual observed on the night prior to Navreh, the Kashmiri New Year. It is popularly celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits. In 2026, Thaal Barun date is March 13. And March 14 is Sonth. And Thaalbarun during Navreh is March 18. On the night prior to Kashmiri New Year (Chaitr Sud […]
What to do on Gangaur Teej Vrat?
Gangaur Festival has its own unique rituals with women worshipping Goddess Gauri and Lord Shiva. The festival begins is celebrated for 18 days and starts after the Holi. It is observed both by married as well as unmarried women. While married women pray for the long life and well being of their husband, the unmarried […]
Arka Shashti Vrat
Arka Shashti Vrata is observed on the sixth day in bright half (Shukla Paksha) of Chaitra Month. In 2026, Arka Shashti date is March 24. As the name indicates ‘Arka Tree’ (botanical name: Calotropis procera), this auspicious belongs to Calotropis. Lord Surya Bhagan is offered Shodashopachar Pooja with Arka leaves. Arka Sashti is also associated with Lord […]
Ganesha Damana Puja | Damanak Chaturthi
Ganesha Damana Puja (Damanak Chaturthi) is observed on the fourth day of Chaitra month in Amavasyant calendars. In 2026, Damanak Chaturthi or Ganesha Damana Puja date is March 22 (Chaitra Shukla Chaturthi). It is mainly observed in Andhra Pradesh and some parts of Karnataka & Maharashtra. Lord Ganesha is worshipped with Damana (Dhavanam: botanical name […]
Anang Trayodashi 2026 | Ananga Trayodasi Vrat
Anang Trayodashi or Anang vrat is a vow dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2026, Anang vrat date is March 30. It is observed on the thirteenth day of the Shukla Paksha or bright half of the Chaitra mahina in Maharashtra, Gujarat and some south Indian regions. The vrat lasts for a year with worshipping Rati […]
Karadaiyan Nombu 2026 Time, Muhurtham
Karadaiyan Nonbu or Karadayan Vritham or Karadayan Savitri Vritham is an auspicious vritham dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi. Karadaiyan Nonbu 2026 date is 14 March. The best and auspicious time or shubha muhurtham for wearing the Nombu charade or the sacred thread is between 7.30 to 8.30 in the evening on 14 March as per the […]