Saraswati Jayanti or Saraswati Puja falls on fifth day in bright half of of Magh month (January – February) as per all standard Hindu calendars. Saraswati Jayanti 2026 date is January 23. It is also known as Vasant Panchami (Basant Panchami) / Shri Panchami / Saraswati Panchami / Vidyadayini Saraswati vratam. It is believed on […]
Saraswati Puja (Saraswati Triratra Vrata) is observed during the last three days during Durga Sharad Navratri festival in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. In 2026, Saraswati Pooja begins on October 16 and ends on October 19. Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu Goddess of wisdom and knowledge, is worshipped during these days. […]
Surya Jayanti, also known as Ratha Saptami or Saur Saptami or Achala Sapthami, is observed on Magh Shukla Saptami day. In 2026, Surya Jayanti date is January 25. This festival is popularly celebrated as Ratha Saptami and also marks the birthday of Lord Surya. Surya Bhagwan was born to sage Kashyapa and his wife Aditi […]
Saraswati Mata is the Goddess of wisdom and learning. Everyone needs the blessings of Goddess Saraswati for success in education, competitive exams and higher learning. As per the scriptures, Saraswati Puja is performed on every Vasant Panchami. The procedure or vidhi of Saraswati Puja which is to be performed on Shukla Paksha Panchami in Magha […]
Ganesh Jayanti (Maghi Ganesh Chauth) is observed on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi in Magh month as per all lunar Hindu calendars. The story of Ganesh Jayanti is associated with a righteous King and his queen Ratnavali. The vrat katha goes like this… Once there was a righteous and judicious King. His queen Ratnavali was wise and […]
Ganesh Jayanti (Jayanthi of Lord Ganesha) is observed on Magha Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, the fourth day in Magh Month especially in Maharashtra, some parts of Karnataka and Goa. In 2026, Maghi Ganesh Jayanti date is January 22. It is observed as a grand event in all Ganesh temples in Maharashtra and households as well. Lord […]
Ganesh Jayanti is one of the most celebrated events at Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai, Maharashtra. In 2026, Ganesh Jayanti (Maghi Ganeshotsav) date is January 22. Ganesh Jayanti is the birthday or Jayanthi of Lord Ganesha observed on Magha Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, the fourth day in the month of Magha especially in Maharashtra, some parts of Karnataka […]
Achala Saptami, also known as Saur Saptami, is observed on Magha Shukla Saptami, the seventh day in Shukla Paksh during Magh month. Achala Saptami 2026 date is January 25. Achala Saptami festival is dedicated to Lord Surya. Devotees worship Surya Bhagwan on this day for better health and prosperity. Saur is another name of Surya […]
Mandar Shashti Vrata is an auspicious austerity observed in Margashirsha Month. It is dedicated to Surya Deva (Sun God). It is observed on Shukla Paksha Sashti in Magh Month. In 2026, Mandar Shashti Vrata date is January 24. The major benefits or the merits of this vrata are – the devotee will be blessed with […]
Goda Kalyanam (Sri Godadevi Kalyanotsavam) is an important ritual observed during Dhanurmasam in Vaishnava Temples all around the world. In 2026, Goda Kalyanam date is January 13. Usually, the ceremonial wedding of Sri Goda Devi & Sri Ranganatha Swamy is performed on the last day of Dhanurmasam. Many special rituals and pujas mark the end […]
Varuna Shashti, an auspicious day dedicated to Varuna (the God of rain). In 2026, Varuna Shashti date is January 24. It is observed on Magha Shukla Sashti, the sixth day during Magha masam in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Varuna Dev is worshipped with red flowers, chandan (sandal paste), and dhoopa dheepa naivedyam. Varuna […]
Avighna Vrata or Avigna Vratam is observed for two days: Chavithi and Panchami in Shukla Paksha or bright half of Falgun month (February – March). In 2026, Avighna Vrata date is February 22. As the name indicates, this vow is observed to get rid of obstacles and hurdles in ones life. To perform the vrata, […]
Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Vratham is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Lord Satyanarayana swamy (Lord Vishnu). Usually, it is observed on Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi, a day earlier to Pournami in Hindu calendar. Some people observe it on Purnima. Satyanarayana swamy puja is a popular vrata observed after Hindu wedding in every house. Newly married couple performs […]
The Irumudi is the bag consisting of two compartments carried by the Ayyappa devotees on their head while visiting the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple. The first compartment contains sacred coconut which is filled with ghee and other articles required for the worship and the other compartment is reserved for personal belongings. The coconut is pierced in […]
Vasavi Atmarpana Dinotsavam (Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Devi Atma Balidaanam) is the day on which Goddess Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Devi had left her physical body and became united with the Lord. In 2026, Vasavi Athmarpana Dinotsavam date is January 20. Vasavi Atmarpana Dinotsavam falls on the second day of Shukla Paksha in Magha Maasam (Magh Month) […]
Monthly Vinayaka Chaturthi (Masik Vinayak Chaturthi) is the Ganesh Puja festival held monthly once other than Sankashti Ganesha Chaturthi. The Chaturthi (Fourth lunar day) which comes after Purnima (in Krishna Paksha) is known as Sankashtahara Chaturthi. And the one which comes after Amavasya (in Shukla Paksha) is referred to as Vinayak Chaturthi. Note – Monthly […]
Masa Shivaratri is an auspicious day to perform Shiva Puja. It falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi, a day prior to Amavasya or No Moon. Here you can get the list of Masa Shivaratri 2026 dates. Maha Shivaratri is observed on Masa Shivratri in Magh month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, and Kannada Calendars; and in […]
Girivalam is a ritualistic procedure of Giri Pradakshina, circumambulation of a sacred place. Usually, the term ‘Girivalam’ is pointed at Thiruvannamalai Giri Pradakshinam. Thiruvannamalai has the popular Shiva Temple, Arunachaleshwarar Kovil. Thiruvannamalai Girivalam begins in 2026 with Margazhi Pournami (Pushya Pournami – Velthuvavu in Dhanu Masam) on January 3, 2026. Margazhi Pournami – 2-3 January […]
Triveni Amavasya (Tribeni Amabasya) is one of the auspicious days in Odisha as per Odia calendar. In 2026, Triveni Amavasya date is January 18. It is observed on Magh Amavasya as per Odia Panjika (New Moon day in Magha Month). Triveni Amavasya is observed with utmost gusto in Puri Jagannath Temple and Jajpur Biraja Devi […]
Vidhan Saptami or Vidhana Saptami is observed on seventh day in Shukla Paksha of Magh Month. It is also known as Arogya Saptami or Ratha Saptami or Radha Saptami. In 2026, Vidhan Saptami date is January 25. It is also celebrated as Surya Jayanti. On this festival, devotees offer arghya (oblation) and special naivedya are […]