Chaiti Mangalabar or Chaiti Mangalabara Osha is the vow observed on Tuesdays during Chait mahina or Chaitra month in Odisha. This brata is dedicated to Goddess Mangala. In 2026, Chaiti Mangalavara vrata dates are – March 10, March 17, March 24 and March 31. Mangala Devi Puja or Shakti Puja is performed during the brata. […]
Vratas-Pujas
Ugadi Amavasya | Gudi Padwa Amavasya
18 March 2026 is Amavasya (Ugadi Amavasya / Gudi Padwa Amavasya). It is Chaitra Amavasya as per North Indian Hindi calendars. It coincides with Phalgun Amavasya in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars. Time of Amavasya on 18 March 2026 Amavasya on 18 March 2026 begins at 8.25 AM on 18 March and ends at […]
Marwari Satam 2026
Marwari Satam is one of the most celebrated austerities in Marwari region of Rajasthan and some Gujarati communities across the world. In 2026, Marwari Satam date is March 10. Marwari Satam is celebrated seven days after Holi festival, Chaitra Vad Satam (Chaitra Maas Krishna Saptami) in traditional Rajasthani calendar. This Vrat is dedicated to Goddess […]
Chandika Navami | Chandi Puja in Chaitra Month
Chandika Navami is observed on Krishna Paksha Navami in Chaitra month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu calendars. In 2026, Chandika Navami date is April 11. It is also observed in Bhadrapad month as per some other calendars. Chandika Devi or Maa Chandi is believed as the divine combination of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Maha […]
Chaitra Month or Chaitra Masam significance, spiritual importance of Chaitra Masam Puja
Chaitra month or Chait mahina or Chaitra masam is the first month as per Hindu Calendar followed in many regions of India. It is believed that Chaitra masa Padyami or the first day of Chait mahina is the first day of this universe. Lord Brahma has created the universe on this day which is celebrated […]
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 date in Vaishakh month
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated in Vaishakh Month in many South Indian regions especially in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and some parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In 2026, Hanuman Jayanti date in Vaishakha month is May 12. Vaishakha Bahula Dasami (tenth day in second fortnight of Vaishakha masam) is considered as the birthday of Lord Hanuman […]
Bhavani Jayanti 2026 | Bhavani Ashtami in Chaitra Navratri
Bhavani Jayanti, also known as Bhavani Ashtami, is an auspicious day dedicated to Goddess Bhavani. It is observed on Chaitra Shukla Astami, eighth day in bright half of Chaitra Month. In 2026, Bhavani Jayanti date is March 26. Bhavani Ashtami is also celebrated as Chaitra Navratri Durgashtami, and Ashokashtami in other parts of India. Bhavani […]
Chaiti Chhath 2026 | Chath Puja in Chaitra Month
Chaithi Chhath is observed during Chaitra month just after Nav Varsh in Bihar, Jharkhand, and some other North Central regions of India. This festival is celebrated for 4 days similar to that of Chhath Puja in Kartik month. Chaiti Chhath 2026 dates – 22 March, 23 March, 24 March and 25 March 2026. The first […]
Tarashtami | Tara Mahavidya Jayanti 2026
Tarashtami (Tara Mahavidya Jayanti) is the first appearance day of Goddess Tara, the second Devi in Dasamahavidya Goddesses. Also known as Neel Saraswati, Goddess Tara is the guide and protector who saves and offers the ultimate knowledge. In 2026, Tara Ashtami date is March 26. It falls on Ashtami in Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. […]
Chaitra Month 2026 | Chaitra Masam, Chait Maas dates in 2026
Here are Chaitra Month 2026 dates. Chaitra month or Chait Mahina is the first month in Hindu calendar or Hindu Panchang. In 2026, Chaitra month starts on March 4 and ends on April 2 as per North Indian Hindu calendar followed in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal, Uttaranchal, and Chhattisgarh. As per the […]
Asura Samhara Moorthy | Rishi Agastya as Asura Samhara Moorthy
Rishi Agastya is also known as Asura Samhara Moorthy, since he cleverly killed the two ferocious demons out of his spiritual powers. Ilvala and Vatapi both of them were demon brothers, and they were born to Demoness Ajamukhi and Rishi Durvasa, but both of them began to grow up as wicked demons. They ruled the […]
Kurma Jayanti 2026 | Kurma Jayanthi on Vaishakh Purnima
Kurma Jayanti is the first appearance day of Lord Kurma, the tortoise incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Kurma Jayanthi is observed on Vaishakh Purnima, the Full Moon day in Vaishakh month (May) in Hindu calendar. In 2026, Kurma Jayanti date is May 1. In some places, it is observed on Nirjala Ekadashi, June 25. The main […]
Ayyappa Jayanthi 2026 | Lord Ayyappan Jayanti on Panguni Uthiram
Ayyappa Jayanthi, the Lord Ayyappan Jayanti, is observed on Painkuni Uthiram or Panguni Uthiram day which falls on Pournami or Full Moon day in Meena Masam of Malayalam calendar. In 2026, Ayyappa Jayanti date is April 1. Lord Ayyappa is considered to be born out of the union between Mohini avataram of Lord Vishnu and […]
Govinda Dwadashi 2026
Govinda Dwadashi is observed on Falgun Shukla Dwadashi, the twelfth day in brighter half of Falgun month. In 2026, Govinda Dwadashi date is February 28. It is of great significance in Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple, Dwaraka Tirumala Venkateshwara Swamy Temple (Chinna Tirupati), Puri Jagannath Temple, and many other temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is considered […]
Sampada Gowri Vratham 2026
Sampada Gowri Vratham (Sampath Gauri Vrata) is an auspicious austerity dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Gauri Devi. In 2026, Sampada Gowri Vratham date is May 1. It is observed on Vaishakh Purnima, Full Moon day in Vaishakh Month. Some devotees observe it on all Fridays throughout the year. After one year, Udyapana is performed. […]
Dasha Mata Vrata 2026
4 March 2026 is Dasha Mata Vrat. Dasha Mata Vrat is a vrata dedicated to Goddess Dasha Mata. It is observed for ten days, beginning on the next day of Holi festival. The last and important day in Dashamata Vrat is the tenth day of Krishna Paksha in Chaitra Month (13 March 2026) in North […]
Hatkeshwar Jayanti (Hatkeshwar Mahadev Jayanti)
Hatkeshwar Jayanti (Hatkeshwar Mahadev Jayanti) is the birthday of Lord Hatkeshwar. In 2026, Hatkeshwar Jayanti date is April 1. Hatkeshwar Mahadev Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Chaudasana, 14th day of Chaitra Month as per Hindu calendar. This day is dedicated to Hatkeshwar Mahadev, a form of Lord Shiva. Lord Hatkeshwar is the family deity of Nagar […]
Damanak Chaturdashi 2026 | Damanaka Chaturdashi
Damanak Chaturdashi is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Jagannath of Puri. It is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi in Chaitra month. In 2026, Damanak Chaturdasi date is April 1. This festival is celebrated with fervor in Puri Jagannath temple. As per the legend, Lord Jagannath worn Dayana leaves to his hand by forcibly taking […]
Budhashtami 2026 | Budh Ashtami Vrat
Budh Ashtami Puja, or also spelt as Budhashtami is a vrata dedicated to Goddess Parvati, observed on every Ashtami day that falls on Budhvar or Wednesday. Budh Ashtami may fall either in Shukla Paksha or Krishna Pakshna in a month. Devotees observe fasting on Budh Ashtami and worship Goddess Parvati for wellbeing and prosperity. Budhastami vrata is also performed by those who […]
Sankashti March 2026 | Sankat Chaturthi – 6 March 2026
Sankata Hara Chaturthi or Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi is observed on the Chaturthi or Chavithi, the fourth day of Krishna Paksha during every Hindu month. In March 2026, Sankashti Chaturthi date is March 6, Friday. Sankashti Chaturthi on 6 March 2026 This day corresponds with the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in Falgun Month as per North Indian […]