Deepa Puja is an auspicious observance to perform on Ashada Amavasya day. In 2026, Deepa Puja or Diya Pooja date is August 12 in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu calendars. As per North Indian Hindu calendar Ashada Amavasya Deepa Puja is July 14. On the day of Deepa Puja, people clean and decorate their houses. […]
Vratas-Pujas
Goga Panchami 2026
Goga Panchami is observed on the fifth day following Rakshabandhan festival (Shravan Purnima) mainly in North India. In 2026, Goga Panchami date is September 1. This festival (vrat) is associated with the Serpent God ‘Guga’. It is mainly observed in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Goga Panchami marks the beginning of Goga Navami celebrations. It […]
Kedareshwar Vrata 2026 | Kedareshwar Puja on Deepavali Amavasya
Kedara Gauri Vrata or Kedareshwara Gowri Vratham is an observance to perform on Diwali Amavasya. In 2026, Kedara Gauri Vratam date is November 9. Actually, Kedara Gauri Vrata is observed on Deepavali Amavasya and it is on 9 November in 2026. Some devotees observe Kedaragauri Nomu on Kartika Pournami i.e. 24 November 2026. Usually, on […]
Jyotir Bheemeshwara Vrata
Jyotir Bheemeshwara Vrata is an auspicious vrata observed on Ashada Amavasya (No moon day during Ashada masam in July – August). In 2026, Jyotir Bheemeshwara Vrata date is August 12. The legend of Jyotir Bheemeshwara Vrata is mentioned in Skanda Purana. This vrata is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati Devi. Jyotir Bheemeshwara Vrata Mainly, Jyothir […]
Diwali Amavasya 2026 | Deepavali Amavasya
Diwali Amavasya is the No Moon day which falls during Deepavali. In 2026, Diwali Amavasya date is November 9. It is Ashwin Amavasya in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi & Gujarati calendars. As per North Indian Hindu calendars, it is Kartik Amavasya. Diwali Amavasya is the last day in Ashwin Month as per some calendars mentioned above. It […]
Kher Puja 2026 in Tripura | Ker Puja
Ker Puja is an important tribal festival celebrated during Shravan month in Tripura. Usually, Kerpuja begins two weeks after Kharchi Puja. In 2026, Kher Puja date is August 11. Ker Puja is performed by Tripura’s royal family within their place. It is performed for the welfare, integration, and prosperity of the state. Goddess Ker is […]
Rig Hiranyakeshi Shravani 2026
Rig Hiranyakeshi Shravani is observed on Hastha nakshatra day in Shravan month as per all lunar Hindu calendars. This a special ritual observed by some Brahmin communities in Goa, Maharashtra, and some parts of Gujarat. In 2026, Rig Hiranyakeshi Shravani date is August 16. The other special Shravani ritual is Rig Shukla Yajur Taittariya Shravani […]
Rig Shravani 2026
Rig Shravani is observed in Shravan month by some Brahmin communities in Maharashtra, Goa, and some parts of Gujarat. In 2026, Rig Shravani date is August 26. Rig Shravani is observed on Shravana Nakshatra day in Shravan Month. And it mostly falls on Shravan Purnima or a day before or after Shravan Purnima. On the […]
Taittiriya Shravani 2026
Taittiriya Shravani is observed in Shravan month by some Krishna Yajurveda Brahmin communities in Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and South India. In 2026, Taittiriya Shravani date is August 28. The Taittiriya Brahmins is a notable shakha of the Krishna Yajurveda. The Vishnu Purana attributes it to a pupil of Yaska named Tittiri. It is most prevalent in south India. […]
Jandhyala Purnima, Janai Poornima | Ritual of Changing Sacred Thread on Shravan Poornima
Jandhaya Purnima or Janai Poornima is the ritual observed on Shravana Pournami in Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Jandhyala Purnima date is August 28. Jandhayla Purnima is called as Janai Purnima in Karnataka. Jandhyam means the Yagnopavitham or the Sacred Thread. Changing of Sacred Thread is performed on Jandhyala Purnima day. Jeerna Yagnopavitham (old Sacred Thread) […]
Shukla Yajur Shravani 2026
Shukla Yajur Shravani is observed in Shravan month by some Brahmin communities in Maharashtra, Goa, and some parts of Gujarat. In 2026, Shukla Yajur Shravani date is 27 August. On the Hasta Nakshatra in Shravan month, Rig Hiranyakesi Sravani ritual is observed. The other Shravani ritual is Rig Shukla Yajur Taittariya Shravani. It is observed on […]
Mangala Gauri Puja Vratha Katha, Story
Here, find Mangala Gauri Puja Vratha Katha, the Story associated with Mangala Gauri Vratham. The story goes like this… Long long ago a boy who was studying under a guru went from house to house seeking alms. This was a tradition then and the Guru and shishya only took what was needed for the day. […]
Randhan Chhath 2026 | Randhan Chhat in Gujarati Shravan Month
Randhan Chhath or Randhan Chhat is observed on the previous day of Sheetala Satam Vrat in Gujarati Shravan month. In 2026, Randhan Chhath date is September 2. It is not a vrat to observe but the preparation day for Sheetala Satam Vrat Puja. Randhan Chhath falls on Vad Sashti or the sixth day in Vad […]
Rishi Tharpanam on Amavasya | Rishi Tharpana Mantras
During the ancient and medieval times, Rishies have played a prominent role in the society by teaching us the value of religion and the way of leading the life peacefully with good health and prosperity. They were the main person’s who spread the knowledge to others. It is to be remembered that it is with […]
Bhadrapada Month 2026 | Bhadra Mahina, Bhadrapada Masam
Bhadrapad Month (Bhadra Mahina, Bhadrapada Masam), is the 6th month of Hindu calendar followed in North India, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Bhadrapada month begins on August 29 and ends on September 26 as per North Indian Hindu calendars. According to Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada Panchangam, Bhadrapada masa begins on September 12 […]
Bol Choth 2026 | Bol Chauth Vrat during Shravan Month in Gujarat
Bol Choth or Bol Chouth puja or Bahula Chauth vrat is observed on Chauth or Chaturthi day in Vad Paksh or Bahula paksh of Shravan month in Gujarat and some Western and Northern parts of India. In 2026, Bol Choth Vrat date is August 31. It is observed on the previous day of Nag Pancham […]
Shitala Satam 2026 | Sheetala Saptami in Gujarati Calendar
Sheetala Satam, Shitala Satam or Shitala Saptami is observed in Gujarati Sravana month on the seventh day of Vad Paksh (dark fortnight). In 2026, Sheetala Satam date is September 3. In North India, Shitala Saptami is also observed on August 19. This vrata is dedicated to Goddess Shitala Mata. Shitala mata puja is the main […]
Raksha Panchami 2026 | Rekha Panchami
Raksha Panchami (Rekha Panchami) is observed on the fifth day in second half during Shravan month. In 2026, Raksha Panchami date is September 1. It is believed that who missed to tie Rakhi or getting tied the Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi Pournima, will tie and get tied Rakhi on Raksha Panchami. On Raksha […]
Naag Pancham 2026 in Gujarat
Naag Panchami Vrat or Naga Pancham Puja is the festival dedicated to Naga Devatas (Serpent Gods) during Shravan month in Gujarat. In 2026, Naag Panchami in Gujarat is on September 1. Sawan Krishna Paksha Panchami is observed as Naga Panchami in Gujarat. The rituals and customs of Nag Panchami puja in Gujarat are same as […]
Santoshi Mata Jayanti 2026 | Goddess Santhoshi Jayanthi
Santoshi Mata Jayanti celebrates the birthday of Goddess Santoshi Maa. Santoshi Mata Jayanthi is celebrated on Shravan Purnima, also known as Rakhi Pournima. In 2026, Santoshi Maa Jayanti date is August 28. Santoshi Mata is recent Hindu Goddess, popularly worshipped by devotees for contentment and prosperity in life. Santoshi Maa is considered as an emblem […]