Doshams are the sufferings faced by the humans due to certain bad karmic acts done in their previous births. Doshams are several types such as: Navagraha Dosham, Pitru Dosham, Sarpa Dosham etc. These doshams create lot of problems in the life of the people, and they would not be able to do their daily activities […]
Vishnu Vidiya Vratam is observed 15 days in Falgun month from Phalguna Maasa Shukla Vidiya to Phalguna Maasa Krishna Vidiya in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana. In 2026, Vishnu Vidiya Vratham starts on February 19 and ends on March 5. As the name suggests, this vow is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The main purpose of observing […]
Sita Jayanti (Sita Ashtami, Janki Ashtami, Janki Janam) is the birth anniversary of Goddess Sita Mata. In 2026, Sita Ashtami date is February 9. Sita Ashtami 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. […]
Gaura Purnima is celebrated to commemorate Sanyasa anniversary of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. In 2026, Gaura Purnima celebrations are from 13 February to March 5. It is a major festival in Mayapur. But the main festival of Gaura Purnima date in 2026 is March 3. On this day, devotees visit Katwa, the place where Chaitanya Mahaprabhu […]
30 January 2026 is Bhishma Dwadasi. Bhishma Dwadashi is an auspicious Dwadasi vrata observed on Shukla Paksha dwadasi in Magh month. It marks the end of Bhishma Panchak Vrata which begins on Bhishma Ashtami. Devotees who have started their Ekadashi vrata would break their fast on Bhishma Dwadashi by performing special puja to Lord Vishnu. […]
Sri Radha Damodar Dev Prakatotsav (Sri Radha Damodar Praakatya Utsav) is an auspicious day for Sri Radha Damodar Puja. In 2026, Radha Damodar Dev Prakatotsav date is January 28. Shukla Paksha Dashami in Maagh Month is observed as Sri Radha Damodar Dev Prakatotsav. Sri Radha Damodar Dev Prakatotsav is celebrated with utmost pomp and gaiety […]
Sankashti Chaturthi or Sankatahara Ganapathi Chaturthi, the auspicious Ganesha vrata, is observed on Krishna Paksha (Vad paksha / Bahula paksha) in every month. In February 2026, Sankashti Chaturthi date is 5 February. Sankashti February 2026 falls in Falgun month as per North Indian Hindi calendars and in Magha Month in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, and Kannada […]
Bhakta Pundalik Utsav is a grand celebration in Pandharpur Vitthal Temple near Solapur in Maharashtra. In 2026, Bhakt Pundalik Utsav date is January 28. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Dasami in Magh Month, a day prior to Maghi Ekadashi. Along with two major festivals in Pandharpur temple: Ashadi Wari Yatra and Kartik Ekadasi Yatra, […]
Shri Chaitanya Jayanti or the birth anniversary of Chaitanya mahaprabhu is observed on Phalgun Purnima, the Full Moon day in Falguna month. In 2026, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanthi date is March 3. This festival is also known as Gaura Purnima. Chaitanya Jayanti is celebrated all over India mainly in Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Sri Chaitanya […]
Ratha Saptami Puja vidhi, procedure or vidhanam of Ratha Saptami Surya Pooja is given here. It falls on Magha Shukla Saptami. The procedure of Ratha Saptami Pooja includes the Shodashopachara Puja (16 steps of Puja procedure) like …. Dhyanam, Aavahanam, Aasanam, Paadhyam, Ardhyam, Achamanam, Snanam, Panchamrita Snanam, Vasthram, Yagnopavitham, Gandham, Adhanga Puja, Deepam, Naivedyam, Tamboolam, […]
Guru Pratipada is an auspicious day dedicated to Guru Parampara of Datta Sampradaya. In 2026, Guru Pratipada date is February 2. Guru Pratipada is observed with utmost fervor in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra & some other Western and North parts of India. Guru Pratipada marks the day of incarnation of Sri Nrusimha Saraswati. As per […]
Datta Navratri (Dattatreya Navratras) is a nine-day festival dedicated to Lord Dattatreya. It is observed in Magh Month, from Magh Saptami (Rath Saptami) to Magh Purnima in some Dattatreya temples. In 2026, Datta Navratri begins on January 25 and ends on February 1. In most of the Dattatreya temples, Sri Dattatreya Navaratri is celebrated in […]
Magh Purnima, or Magha Poornima, also known as Maghi Purnima or Magha Pournami, is the Full Moon day in Magh month. In 2026, Maghi Purnima date is February 1. It is considered as auspicious bathing day during Magh Mela and Kumbh Mela. This also marks the conclusion of Magha month in North India. Magh Poornima […]
Vasanta Panchami is observed on Magha Shukla Panchami, the fifth day in Magha month. In 2026, Vasant Panchami date is January 23. This festival is a jubilant occasion in Basara Gnana Saraswati Temple in Adilabad district of Telangana. Vidyarambham or Aksharabhyasam is the main ritual in Saraswati temple on Saraswati Panchami during which children between two […]
Madana Panchami is an auspicious day to perform Saraswati Puja. In 2026, Madana Panchami date is January 23. It falls on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha in Magha Month. This day is considered as Saraswati Jayanti, the birth day of Mata Saraswati, the Goddess of wisdom and learning. Those who performs Saraswati Puja on […]
Bhishma Tharpanam Vidhi, procedure with mantras, slokas, prayers, etc is given here. Bhishma Tharpanam is performed on Bhishma Ashtami. It is a grand tribute to the historical figure and a spiritual guru, Bhishma, who has revealed Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram to the world. Here is the procedure of Bhishma Tharpanam… Perform Sandhya Vandana nitya karmas in […]
The story of Khodiyar Mata dates back to 8th century. This story is mentioned in many ancient Gujarati and Rajasthani scriptures. In 2026 Khodiyar Mata Jayanti (Khodiyar Maa Pragatya Din) date is January 26. Many Hindu castes like jograna Charan, Rajput, Bania, Brahmin, Ahir, Bharwad and Patel, Bhoi Gurjars, Devipujak, Luhar-Suthar etc worship Khodiyar Mata […]
Bhishma Dwadashi or Bheeshma Dvadasi is observed on Magha Shukla Dwadashi, the day after Bhishma Ekadashi. In 2026, Bhishma Dwadashi date is January 30. Bhishma Dwadashi is an auspicious day during when devotees break their Bhishma Ekadasi vrat upvaas. It is believed that Pandvas observed the final rituals and rites for Bhishma pithamaha who died on […]
Madhva Navami or Madhwa Navami is observed on Magha Shukla Navami, the ninth day in Magha month (January – February). In 2026, Madhva Navami date is January 27. This festival is celebrated as the day on which Madhvacharya entered into Badarikashrama. On this day, it is believed that Madhvacharya started his ‘Prayana (journey) to Badrinath […]
Here is the best time for Vasant Panchami 2026 Saraswati Puja or Saraswati Puja 2026 muhurat. It is an auspicious festival to perform Saraswati Puja. It is Observed on fifth day in Shukla Paksha of Magh month (23 January 2026). Vasanta Panchami is also called as ‘Shree Panchami’ or ‘Saraswati Panchami’. It is celebrated in […]