Varad Chaturthi or Varad Til Chaturthi, popularly known as Ganesh Jayanti or Tilkund Chaturthi, is believed as the birthday of Lord Ganesha. In 2026, Varad Chaturthi date is January 22. Mainly celebrated in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and some other regions of North India, Varad Chaturthi falls on fourth day of Shukla Paksha in Magh month. Til […]
Narmada Jayanti, Narmada Janamdivas, is the birth anniversary or the first appearance of River Narmada on the Earth. In 2026, Narmada Jayanti date is January 25. Narmada Jayanti falls on Ratha Saptami, Shukla Paksha Saptami in Magh Month. Narmada River originated at Amarkantak of Madhya Pradesh and flows in western direction through Maharashtra and Gujarat […]
Mahananda Navami is observed on ninth day of Shukla Paksha of Magh Month in Hindu Calendar. In 2026, Mahananda Navami date is January 27. There is no specific ritual is associated with this vrata expect performing ritual bath (Punya Snan) in Holy Rivers such as Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Tungabhadra, Cauvery, etc. Shukla Paksha Navami in […]
Tila Dwadashi is an auspicious vrat observed on the twelfth day of Krishna Paksha in Magh Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars. In 2026, Tila Dwadashi date is January 30. It falls in Krishna Paksha of Paush Month as per the Telugu, Kannada, Konkan, Marathi and Gujarati calendars. The main ritual of Tila Dwadasi […]
Tilkut Chaturthi, Maghi Tilkund Chaturthi, is observed on the fourth day of Magh Month (Magha Shukla Paksha Chaturthi) as per Marathi calendar (Amavasyant calendars). In 2026, Tilkut Chaturthi date is January 22. Tilkut Chaturthi is mainly observed in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and many other places of Western Indian and North India. Lord Ganesha is offered […]
Magh month or Magha masam or Magh mahina is the 11th month in traditional Hindu calendar of India. In 2026, Magh month starts on January 3 and ends on February 1 in North Indian Hindi calendar. Magh mahina 2026 begins on 19 January and ends on February 17 as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, and Kannada […]
Magh month or Magha masam is the 11th month in Hindu calendar and dedicated to Lord Shiva. Magh mahina is considered as one of the auspicious months as per Hinduism because during this period, The Goddess of education and learning – Goddess Saraswati Devi, the God of health – Surya Bhagwan and one of the […]
Shakambhari Navratri vrata‑paddhati follows the general Navratri structure (kalash‑sthapana, daily Devi‑puja, upavasa, japa) but with special focus on offering vegetables, grains and greens to Goddess Shakambhari as Annapoorneshwari. Before Navratri begins Choose a clean sthana facing east or north; keep a chauranga/asan, red or green cloth, brass/earthen kalash, barley (jau), and image or murti of Shakambhari […]
Bhishma Ekadasi is observed on Shukla Ekadashi in Magh Month (Magha masam). In 2026, Bhishma Ekadashi date is January 29. It is an auspicious occasion, also considered as the birthday of Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram (Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra Jayanti). Vishnu Sahasranama stotram was revealed to Pandavas by Bhishma. While on the bed of arrows, Bhishma revealed […]
Magh Snan (Magha Snana) is the most auspicious event during Magh month or Magha masam. To get rid of sins and get salvation, this is the most important month. Devotees believe that performing snan or ritual bath before sunrise is considered auspicious. Devotees observe Magh Snan in holy rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Narmada, Godavari, […]
Samba Dashami vrat, also known as Surya Puja, is observed on the 10th day in Shukla Paksha in Pausha Month in Odisha. In 2025, Samba Dashami date or Surya Puja date is December 29. This festival is dedicated to Surya Bhagwan, mainly observed in Odisha. Legends or Samba Dasami Vrat Katha say that Samba, the […]
Khodiyar Mata Jayanti (Khodiyar Maa Pragatya Din) is the birth anniversary, first appearance day, of Goddess Khodiyar Mata. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Ashtami in Magha Month as per Hindu calendar. In 2026, Khodiyar Mata Jayanti date is January 26. Goddess Khodiyar Mata is the Hindu goddess who appeared in the story of Mamaniya […]
Purnima is the Full Moon day in Hindu Astrology. Also known as Pournami, Puranmashi, Poonam, Veluthu Vavu, Hunnime, Purnima falls on the fifteenth day in Shukla Paksha in a month of Hindu calendar. Purnima day is known for its spiritual importance and significance. In 2025, there are 12 Purnima days. Many special pujas are performed […]
Masik Durgashtami is a vrat dedicated to Goddess Durga and is observed mainly in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, North India and some parts of Karnataka. It falls in Shukla Paksha (bright half) of each Hindu month. The first Masik Durgashtami in 2026 falls during Magha Month and the last Durga Ashtami falls in Margashirsha Month. Devotees […]
Sashti is the sixth day after Purnima (Full Moon) or Amavasya (No Moon) in Hindu calendar. Monthly Sashti 2026 dates are given here. Sashti viratham is an auspicious vratham dedicated to Lord Subramanya or Murugan. Skanda Sashti is the most popular festival observed in Aippasi month of Tamil calendar. Devotees observe fasting on Sashti day […]
Andal Kalyanam is a popular ritual observed in Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple on Bhogi Pongal (last day of Dhanurmasam celebrations). In 2026, Andal Kalyanam date is January 14. Goddess Andal (Godadevi / Goda Ammavaru) merged with Lord Ranganatha in Srirangam after observing the Paavai Nombu (in Margali masam). The union of Goddess Andal and Lord […]
Shakambari Jayanti or Sakambari Jayanthi is the birthday of Goddess Shakambari especially observed in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In 2026, Shakambari Jayanti date is January 3. Shakambari Devi is the Goddess who wears vegetables and green leaves as her dress or clothes and gives green leafy food and fruits to […]
You can read and download Sabarimala Ayyappa temple calendar 2026-2027 years here in Hindupad. This calendar provides the list of sabarimala temple opening dates in 2026-2027 for all monthly pujas, mandala pujas, and Makaravilakku pujas. This calendar also gives the exact puja timings of Sabarimala Ayyappa Devaswom. For Makara Vilakku poojas Thirunada is being opened […]
Shakambari Purnima is an auspicious day dedicated to Goddess Shakambari, an incarnation of Ishwari (Goddess Shakti), consort of Lord Shiva. She is often called as the ‘Bearer of the Greens’. In 2026, Shakambari Purnima date is January 3. Shakambari Purnima marks the end or conclusion of Shakambari Navratri. In 2026, Shakambari Navratri begins on Puash […]
Ekadashi Vrat is the most auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu Puja. Ekadashi is observed on eleventh day of every fortnight of the Hindu month (Shukla Paksha & Krishna Paksha). Some Ekadashi vratas are differed by a day for Smartha, Vaishnava and Gauna sect of Hindus. Smarta people observe Ekadashi on the day during which […]