Vishnupathi or Vishnupati Punyakalam (Haripada Punyakalam) is the most auspicious time to worship Lord Vishnu. Vishnupathi is observed once in three months and four times in a year. In 2026, first Vishnupati Punyakala date is February 13, 2026. It is the first Vishnupati in 2026. The time to observe the rituals of Vishnupati punyakalam is […]
Vratas-Pujas
Maha Shivratri Puja Muhurat 2026 | Shivaratri Puja Time 2026
Maha Shivratri or Shivaratri is the most revered night dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shivalinga puja is highly meritorious ritual during Shivratri. In 2026, Maha Shivaratri is on February 15th night for South India and North India. Nishita Kala is the most perfect time to observe Shiva Pooja. On MahaShivaratri 2026 (15 February 2026), Mahalingodbhava kala […]
Shivaratri Puja in Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
Shivaratri is observed on Magha Shukla Chaturdashi, the fourteenth day in Magha masam. In 2026, Mahashivaratri date is February 15. Shivaratri is celebrated in a grand manner in all Jyothirlingas in India. Among the 12 prominent abodes of Lord Shiva (Dwadasha Jyothirlingas), Srisailam is the most significant Shiva Shakti kshetram which is also known as […]
Shiva Kalyanam, Shiva Parvati Kalyanam: Marriage Ceremony of Divine Couple during Shivaratri
Shiva Kalyanam, Shiva Parvati Kalyanam is the marriage ceremony of divine couple, Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati. Shiva Kalyanam is celebrated during Shivaratri. Usually, Shiva Kalyanam is performed on the day after Shivaratri. As per the Hindu legends, Lord Vishnu performed Kanya Daanam of Parvati to Lord Shiva, Lord Brahma was the Yagna […]
Shivaratri Jagran, Lingodhbhavam: Significance, Spiritual Importance
Jagran or Jagaran is the major aspect of Shivaratri Vrat. Jagran is awaking the whole day and night during Shivaratri. What is the significance and spiritual importance of Shivaratri Jagarana? As per the Shiva Puranam and Linga Puranam, ‘Lingodhbhavam, the emergence of Lord Shiva from the base like structure. To watch the auspicious event in […]
Shivaratri Puja Procedure with Mantras | Simple MahaShivratri Pooja Procedure
How to do Shivaratri Puja? Is there any simple method of Shivaratri puja procedure? Hindupad has got many queries regarding Shivaratri Puja procedure. Shivaratri is the biggest festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. MahaShivratri is observed on Chaturdashi in Magh month or Falgun month as per various traditional Hindu Calendars. Maha Shivaratri 2026 date is February […]
Herath 2026 (Shivaratri Festival) of Kashmiri Pandits
Herath (Shivaratri) is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Kashmiri Pundits on Trayodashi or the thirteenth of the dark half of the Phalguna month (February–March) and not on chaturdashi or the fourteenth as in the rest of the country. In 2026, Herath date is February 15. The reason for it is that this […]
Rang Teras 2026 | Rang Trayodashi
Rang Teras is a popular festival celebrated in North India on 13th day of Chaitra Month. It is celebrated with utmost fervor in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, etc. In 2026, Rang Teras date is March 16. It is also celebrated in Sri Krishna Temples all around North India and ISKCON […]
Karadaiyan Nombu 2026 | Karadayan Vritham
Karadaiyan Nombu, or Karadayan Vritham, also known as Karadayan Savitri Vritham is a vritham dedicated to Goddess Shakti or Kamakshi. Karadaiyan Nombu 2026 date is 14 March. And the best time for breaking fast and to wear the sacred thread is between 7.30 PM and 8.30 PM on 14 March 2026 in India. It is […]
Raghavendra Jayanthi 2026 | Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamy Jayanti
Sri Guru Raghavendra Jayanthi is the birth anniversary of Shri Guru Raghavendra Swamy. This festival is observed on Falguna Shukla Saptami, the seventh day in first half of Falguna masam in Kannada and Telugu calendars. In 2026, Raghavendra Jayanthi date is February 23. In Mantralayam Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamy Temple, Guru Jayanthi Utsavalu are celebrated […]
Navreh Mavas
Navreh Mavas is celebrated in Kashmir, mainly by Kashmiri Pandits. It falls on the last day of Hindu calendar (Saptarshi Panchang – Kashmiri Hindu Calendar). In 2026, Navreh Mavas date is March 18. Navreh Mavas is the 15th day of dark fortnight of Chaitra Month, a day before Navreh (Kashmiri New Year). This day has […]
Janki Janm 2026 (Janaki Janam Divas)
Janki Janm (Janaki Janam) is the birth anniversary of Goddess Sita Mata. In 2026, Janki Janm date is February 11. Janki Janm falls on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in Falgun Month. It coincides with Krishna Paksha Ashtami in Magha Month as per Amavasyant calendars followed in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra & Gujarat. Sita Mata is considered as […]
Putra Ganapati Vratam in 2026
Putra Ganapati Vratam is an auspicious vrata to be observed by married couple for children. Putra Ganapati Vrata is a main ritual in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana. Childless couple perform the vrata for children. The deity to worship on the day is as the name suggests, Putra Ganapati, Lord Ganapathi. Also called as Lord Ganesh, […]
Falgun Amavasya 2026
Falgun Amavasya is the No Moon day in Phalgun Month as per Hindu calendar. In 2026, Falgun Amavasya date is March 18 as per Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati and Kannada Calendars. As per North Indian calendars, Falgun Amavasya date is 17 February 2026 18 March 2026 is Ugadi Amavasya / Gudi Padwa Amavasya. It is Chaitra […]
Payo Vrata 2026 | Vishnu Payo Vratham in Phalguna Masam
Payo Vratham is a vow dedicated to Lord Vishnu especially observed in some regions in Andhra Pradesh during Phalguna masam. Payo Vratham is observed for 12 days which starts on Phalguna Shukla Padyami and ends on Phalguna Shukla Dwadashi. It is mentioned in Shri Bhagavatham. In 2026, Payo Vratham begins on February 18 and end […]
Vishnupathi February 2026
13 February 2026 is Vishnupathi Punyakalam. Vishnupathi or Vishnupati Punyakalam is an auspicious period to worship Lord Vishnu. This is the fourth Vishnupathi in Vijaya year and the first in 2026. The time of Vishnupathi on 13 February 2026 is – from 01.30 hrs to 10.30 hrs (Indian Standard Time – IST). Haripada Punyakalam Timings […]
Benefits of chanting Om Namah Shivaya
Om Namah Shivaya is a profound mantra that is practised by the Shaivite sect of Hinduism. The Mantra as such has immense significance and encompasses a gamut of life’s functions. Shaivites chant this mantra to invoke in their lives the influence and immeasurable power of Lord Shiva. The main objective of any religion is to […]
Kumbha Sankranti 2026 | Kumbha Sankramana
Kumbha Sankranti or Kumbha Sankramanam marks the transition of Sun to Kumbha rashi (Aquarius) from Makara rashi (Capricorn). In 2026, Kumbha Sankranti date is February 13. Among the 12 Sankranti, Kumbha Sankranti is the eleventh and the second last Sankramana of Sun in a Hindu year. Kumbha Sankranti marks the beginning of Kumbha masam in Malayalam […]
Masik Sankranti 2026 | Monthly Sankranti dates | Masa Sankranthi Vratham
Masik Sankranti (Masa Sankranti) is the Transition of Sun from one sign to another sign (Surya Sankramana from one Rashi to another). In a Gregorian calendar, Masik Sankranti begins with Makar Sankranti (Transition of Sun from Dhanu Rashi to Makara Rashi) and ends with Dhanu Sankranti (Transition of Sun from Vrischika Rashi to Kumbha Rashi). […]
Phalgun Month 2026 | Falgun Maas, Phalguna Masam dates
Phalgun month (Falgun maas or Phalguna masam) is the 12th or last month as per Hindu calendar. In 2026, Phalgun month starts on February 2 and ends on March 3 as per traditional North Indian calendar followed in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. As per Telugu, Marathi, […]