Santan Saptami vrat is an auspicious puja dedicated to Kuldevi or devta. In 2026, Santan Saptami vrat date is September 18. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Saptami in Bhadrapad Month (September). It is an important vrat for those who are not blesses with children and want to get children. It is also performed by […]
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Guga Navami 2026 | Goga Navmi Festival in Bhadrapad Maas
Guga Navami, Goga Navmi is observed on Navami day in Bhadrapad maas, the next day of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. In 2026, Guga Navami date is September 5. This festival is dedicated to the Serpent God ‘Guga’. It is celebrated in North Indian states, especially Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Guga Navami puja is observed […]
Ramdevpir Navratri 2026 | Baba Ramdev Pir Mela
Ramdev Pir Navratri is celebrated in Bhadrapada Month as per Hindi calendars. In 2026, Ramdev Pir Navratri begins on September 12 and ends on September 20. Ramdev Pir (Baba Ramdev / Ramdevji / Ramdeo Pir / Ramsha Pir) (1352–1385 AD; V.S. 1409–1442) is a Hindu folk deity of Rajasthan, India. He was a fourteenth-century ruler, […]
Mukta Bharan Saptami | Amuktabharan Sapthami
Mukta bharan Saptami or Amukthabharan Sapthami is observed on Shukla Paksha Saptami or the seventh day during the second half of Bhadra month. In 2026, Muktabharan Saptami date is September 17. Muktha Bharan Saptami is mainly observed in North Indian states – Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. In some North Indian regions, […]
Pithori Amavasya 2026 | Pitori Amavas
Pithori Amavasya or Pitori Amavas is the festival observed on the Amavasya (No Moon day) during Bhadrapad month or Bhadra month. In 2026, Pithori Amavasya date is September 10. As per Marati Calendar, Pithori Amavasya, also celebrated as Pola, falls on Amavasya in the Sravan month. Pithori Amavasya is an observance performed by married woman […]
Bail Pola 2026 | The Festival of Cattle
Bail Pola or Pola, is a cattle festival celebrated in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & some other regions in North India. In 2026, Bail Pola date is September 10. Bail Pola is celebrated on Pithori Amavasya or Amavasya in Shravan month (August – September). Vrushabha Puja or bullock worship is the main ritual […]
Rishi Panchami 2026 | Rushi Panchami Vrata
Rishi Panchami vrat (Rushi Panchami), is observed on the next day after Ganesh Chaturthi in Shukla Paksha during Bhadrapada month (September). In 2026, Rishi Panchami date is September 15. In fact, Rishi Panchami is not a festival, but a vrata or puja to be performed by women. Rishi Panchami puja is mainly dedicated to Saptarshis […]
Sri Radha Ashtami 2026 | Radhashtami Festival
Radhashtami, Sri Radha Ashtami festival celebrated the birthday of Radha. In 2026, Radha Ashtami date is September 19. Radha Ashtami is observed on Astami thithi in Shukla Paksh during Bhadrapad month (August – September). Radha Rani was born as the daughter of Raja Vrishabhano and the Rani Kirati. Radha Rani aws older to Lord Sri Krishna. […]
Uma Maheshwara Puja 2026 | Uma Maheshwari Vratam
Uma Maheshwara Puja (Uma Maheshwari Vrata) is a highly meritorious vrata dedicated to the divine couple – Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. In 2026, Uma Maheshwara Puja date is September 26. Uma Maheshwara Puja is mainly observed on Bhadrapada Purnima, the Full Moon day in Bhadrapada Month in Hindu calendar. According to Tamil beliefs, Uma […]
Nandotsav (Nanda Mahotsav) 2026 in Sri Krishna Temples
Nandotsav (Nanda Mahotsav / Maha Nandotsav) is a festival celebrated on the next day of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. In 2026, Nandotsav (Nanda Mahotsav) date is September 5. It is said that on this day all the villagers of Braj (Vraj) visited Nanda’s house to have darshan of baby Sri Krishna. All Munis and maharshis bestowed […]
Rig Veda Upakarma Procedure 2026 | Rig Veda Avani Avittam Mantram and Puja Procedure
Rig Veda Upakarma procedure or prayogam is given here for 2026. Rig Veda Upaakarma or Rig Veda Avani Avittam is followed by Rig Vedi Brahmins in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. In 2026, Rig Upakarma date is August 26. Rig Upakarma Mantras in Tamil for 2026 procedure is given in this website link. […]
Bheemana Amavasya Puja Timings, 12 August 2026
Bheemana Amavasya Puja Timings on 12 August 2026 (Vratha Muhurtha of Bheemana Amavasya). Bheemana Amavasya (Bhima Amavasya, Jyoti Bheemeshwara Vrata, Pathi Sanjeevani Puja, Divasi Amavasya Pooja) is an auspicious vrata observed on Ashada Amavasya (No moon day during Ashada masam in July – August). Bheemana Amavasya Puja Muhurta On 12 August 2026, Varjya time is […]
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Upvaas 2026
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Upvaas is a ritualistic fasting which is observed on Krishna Janmashtami. In 2026, Sri Krishna Janmashtami Upvaas date is September 4, Friday. Sri Krishna Janmashtami (Sri Krishna Jayanti, Gokulashami, Krishnashtami) is the birthday of Lord Sri Krishna. It is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in Shravan Month in calendars followed in Maharashtra, […]
Gayatri Japam Sankalpam, Mantras – 28 August 2026
Gaayathri japam manthras (28 August 2026) (For Yajur, Rig and Sama Vedis) For Yajur, Rig and Sama Vedis 1.Aachamanam .After Achamanam wear Pavithram 2,Shuklaam baradharam 3.Om bhoo 4. Mamo patha samastha duritha kshya dwara sri parameshwara preethyartham Tadeva lagnam sudhinam tadaiva, tharaa balam chandra balam thadaiva , vidhya balam daiva balam tadaiva, Sri Lakshmi pathe […]
Yajurveda Avani Avittam Procedure 2026 | Yajur Vedi Upakarma Procedure with Maha Sankalpam
Yajurveda Avani Avittam Procedure 2026, Yajur Vedi Upakarma Procedure with Maha Sankalpam for 2026. Yajur Veda Avani Avittam or Yajur Vedi Upakarma is observed by Yajurvedi Brahmins in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. It is known as Jandhyala Purnima or Janeyu Purnima day in Telugu and Kannada respectively. Yagnopaveetha Dharana (changing the sacred […]
Lord Krishna’s 5138th Birthday (Janmashtami 2026)
Janmashtami 2026, September 4th is Lord Krishna’s 5138th birthday. Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami, Krishnashtami, Sri Krishna Jayanti, Ashtami Rohini in various places of India, celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. As per the Hindu Scriptures, Lord Krishna was born around midnight on Ashtami tithi in Rohini Nakshatra (Vrishabha Rashi) in Shravana Month of […]
Guru Puja on Janmashtami
Guru Puja on Janmashtami is an important puja to observe. Though, Sri Krishna is known as the Jagadguru, the Lord was very much obedient to his Guru, Sandeepani Muni. Hence, Guru Puja is considered very important to be performed on Sri Krishna Jayanti Pujan. Guru Puja Mantras for Janmashtami Puja Oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā cakṣur unmīlitaṁ […]
Gopalkala 2026 or Dahi Handi celebrations during Sri Krishna Janmashtami
Dahi Handi (Gopalkala) is the major celebrations in Maharashtra, and Gujarat states during Sri Krishna Janmashtami festival. In 2026, Gopalkala or Dahi Handi date is September 5. It is celebrated on the next day of Janmashtami. This festival attracts thousands of enthusiastic people from all over Maharashtra to Mumbai and Pune where the celebrations reach […]
Janmashtami 2026 in Mathura (Sri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sansthan)
Janmashtami 2026 will be celebrated on two dates in Mathura, the birth place of Lord Krishna. While Janmashtami in Dwarkadheesh Temple will be celebrated on September 4. In temples of Vrindavan, Nandgaon and Goverdhan, also will be celebrated on September 4. Priests attribute different religious practices as the reason for difference in the date of […]
Sawan Shivaratri, 11 August 2026 & 9 September 2026 | Shravana Shivaratri Pooja
11 August 2026 is Sawan Shivratri (Shravana Shivaratri Pooja). Maasa Shivaratri (Monthly Shivaratri) is observed as Sawan Shivratri Poojan which is considered highly auspicious day for Shiva Pooja. Sawan Shivratri Puja Timings 2026 Sawan Shivratri Puja Timings August 2026 Sawan Shivratri Puja Muhurat – 6.42 PM to 8.55 PM, 11 August 2026 Auspicious Time for […]