28 August 2026 is Gayatri Japam for all Yajurveda Brahmins, Rigveda Brahmins and Samavedi Brahmins. Gayatri Japa Day (Gayatri Japam Sankalpam) is observed on the next day of Purnima, Full Moon day in Shravan month. It is the most auspicious day to chant the Supreme of all the mantras, the sacred Gayatri Mantra. Gayathri is the Supreme […]
Bhadarvi Poonam, Bhadrapadi Purnima festival, is observed on the Full Moon day during Bhadrapad month in Gujarat. In 2026, Bhaadra Poonam date is September 26. Bhadarvi Poonam is also known as Ambaji Bhadra Purnima. Ambaji Badarvi Poonam is dedicated to Goddess Ambaji, consecrated at Ambaji village at the foothills of Aravali Parvat (Mount Aravali) in Banaskantha […]
Shiva Pavitraropan (Shiva Pavitraropanam) is a ritual observed in Shravan Month as per Hindu Calendar. In 2026, Shiva Pavitraropan date is August 26. It is mainly observed in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. It falls on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi on Shravan Month. On this day, Lord Shiva is worshipped by offering Pavitra (cotton threads). Pavitra […]
Hayagriva Jayanti or Hayagreeva Jayanthi, also known as Hayagriva Uthpaththi, is the day to celebrate the birthday of Lord Hayagriva, the god of wisdom and knowledge as per Hinduism. In 2026, Hayagriva Jayanti date is August 28. Hayagreeva Jayanti falls on the Full moon day in Shravan month, Shravan Purnima. Lord Hayagreeva is also worsipped […]
The seven days of the week are governed by different planets. In order to get over the malefic effects of a particular planet or to achieve the blessings of a particular god, Vaar Vrat is observed on that particular day. As per Hindu Scriptures and beliefs, each day of a week is dedicated to each […]
Undralla Thaddi or Vundralla thadiya is a festival celebrated in South India, especially in Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Undralla Thaddi date is September 28. It is observed on the third day in Krishna Paksha, the second half, during Bhadrapada masam. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Gauri, who is considered as the favorite deity for […]
Santhana Ganapathi Pooja, Santhana Ganapathi Pooja vidhanam, how to do Santhana Ganapathi Pooja? Santhana Ganapathi Pooja is one of the Ganesha Sadhana to beget children. The couple those who are want to beget children can perform this Pooja on Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chavithi) day. Santhana Ganapathi Pooja Procedure Perform ceremonial bath in the early morning on Ganesh […]
Durvashtami puja or Durvashtami vrata is observed on the eighth day of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapad maas. In 2026, Durvashtami vrata date is September 19. This vrata is mainly dedicated to Durva grass blades. On this day Lord Ganesha and Goddess Parvati (Gauri) are worshipped with Durva grass blades. Devotees also observe fasting or upvaas on […]
Simha Sankranti (Simha Sankramana) is the day when Surya Bhagavan transits through or enters into Simha Rashi (Leo) from Karkataka Rashi (Cancer). In 2026, Simha Sankranti date is August 17. Simha Sankranti Punyakalam Timings Simha Sankranti Sankramana Time – 8.04 AM, 17 August 2026 17 August 2026 – Simha Sankranti (Sun enters into Simha Rashi) […]
Pavitra Ekadashi or Putrada Ekadasi or Pavitropana Ekadashi is observed in Shukla Paksha during the Shravan month (August). Pavitra Ekadashi 2026 or Pavitropana Ekadasi 2026 or Putrada Ekadasi 2026 date is August 23. As the name indicates Pavitra or Putrada Ekadashi is the most auspicious and sacred Ekadasi among all 24 Ekadasi Vrata observances in […]
Ashtami Rohini is the Sri Krishna Janmashtami in Kerala. In 2026, Ashtami Rohini date is September 4. In Kerala and Tamil Nadu, or Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami, Janmashtami, Krishnashtami, Saatam Aatham, Sri Krishna Jayanthi, Sri Jayanti, is observed on Rohini nakshatra day in Chingam month of Malayalam calendar. In North Indian states Sri Krishna Jayanti […]
Kokila Vrata is an observance dedicated to Kokila Devi, the wife of King Drupada. Kokila Vratam is observed by young unmarried women to get good and handsome husband. This Vratam is also performed by young men for a beautiful and good wife. Kokila Vratam is a one of the main vratas to observe in Ashadh […]
Avyanga Saptami (Abhyanga Saptami) is observed in Shukla Paksha of Shravan Month. In 2026, Abhyanga Saptami date is August 19. On this day, devotees take bath before sunrise and offer ‘Avyanga’ (arpana, puja, tharpana) to Surya Bhagavan.. Avyanga Saptami is also observed as Shitla Saptami, Papmochani Saptami, Moksha Saptami and Mukut Saptami as per various […]
Sawan Shivratri (Masa Shivaratri Puja in Shravan Month) is the most auspicious day to perform Shiva Puja in Sawan month. In 2026, Sawan Shivratri date is 11 August, Tuesday, as per North Indian Hindi calendars. Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in Shravan month is observed as Masa Shivaratri in Sawan maas. As each day in this month […]
Here is Guru Purnima Puja Time (Guru Pournami Pooja Muhurat) on 29 July 2026. Guru Purnima, also referred to as Vyasa Purnima, is an auspicious day to worship Gurus (Teachers) like Lord Dakshinamurthy (Lord Shiva), Lord Krishna, Hanuman, Veda Vyasa, Dattatreya, Jagadgudu Adi Shankaracharya, Shirdi Saibaba and the Guru Parampara. Guru Purnima falls on Ashad […]
Sheetla Saptami or Sheetala Sapthami (Shitla Saptami) is the festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetala Devi, who is worshipped to get rid of the diseases like Small Pox and Chicken-Pox. In 2026, Sheetla Saptami date is August 19. Shithala Saptami is observed on Shukla Paksha Sapthami thithi during Shravan month. Goddess Sheetala Mata mainly worshipped in […]
Shriyal Sashti vrat is a vrata dedicated to Lord Khandoba of Jejuri in Maharashtra. It is observed with utmost gaiety in Jejuri temple. In 2026, Shriyal Sashti date is August 18. It falls in Shravan maas as per Marathi calendar. Khandoba, believed to be a form of Lord Shiva, is also popular with other names […]
Popularly known as Gatari, Gatari Amavasya is a ritual or regional festival celebrated in Maharashtra. Gatari Amavas falls on the Ashadh Amavasya (full moon day during Ashadh maas). Gatari, Regional Festival of Maharashtra Gatari is a celebration of joy and happiness. Ashadh Amavas is the last day of Ashad month and next day of it […]
Dwadashaditya Vrata (Dwadasha Aditya Vratam) is observed on Dwadashi day in the bright half during Margashirsha Month. In 2026, Dwadashaditya Vrata date is December 21. Dwadashaditya Vrata is dedicated to worship Lord Surya (Surya Deva) and Lord Krishna. It is observed as three-phases for a year. It is less popular vrata mainly observed by Vaishnava sect of people. […]
Chaturmas Vrat or Chaturmaas Vrata or Chaturmasya Vratam, is the auspicious vrata observed for four holy months starting on Devsayan Ekadasi. In 2026, Chaturmas Vrat begins on July 25 and ends on November 21. Chaturmaas Vrat ends on Dev Prabhodini Ekadasi or Utthana Ekadashi which falls in Kartik month. Shravan Maas, Bhadrapad Maas, Ashwin maas and […]