Ugraprabha & Thvaritha Alankarams in Shakambari Utsavalu | 20 July 2018

On 20 July 2018, Ugraprabha & Thvaritha are the two Goddesses for Shakambari Utsavams in Hanumakonda Bhadrakali Temple. Goddess Bhadrakali is decorated in the form of above two Goddesses on this particular day. It is a traditional ritual that Bhadrakali Mata is decorated in particular ‘64 Yogini Matas‘ during Shakambari Utsavams in Ashada Masam of Telugu calendar. As a […]

Shraddh Tithi dates August 2014

Shraddh Tithi dates August 2014 lists out the Pitru Tharpan Shraddh rituals, Tithi, Abdhikam or Thaddinam dates for those who died in Shravan Month (Shravana Masam) and few days of Bhadrapada Month (Bhadrapada Masam). July 2014 coincides with Aadi Masam and Avani Masam in Tamil calendar; Karkidaka Masam and Chinga Masam in Malayalam calendar, Shraban […]

Shraddh Tithi dates in July 2014

Shraddh Tithi dates in July 2014 lists out the Pitru Tharpan (Shraddh rituals), Tithi or Thaddinam or Abdhikam dates for those who died in Ashada Month (Ashada Masam) and few days of Shravan Month (Shravan Month). July 2014 coincides with Aani Masam and Aadi Masam in Tamil calendar; Midhuna Masam and Karkidaka Masam in Malayalam […]

Kharchi Pooja in Agartala, Tripura

Kharchi Puja (Kharchi Festival) is a week-long festival celebrated at Chaturdasha Devta temple in Agartala, Tripura. It is celebrated in Ashada month. In 2014, Kharchi Puja date is July 5. It is a unique cultural and traditional tribal feast in Tripura. The term ‘Kharchi’ means auspicious in tribal language of Tripura. Though it is a […]

Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji to visit Himachal Pradesh, Delhi in June-July 2014

Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetadhipati Jagadguru Pujyashri Jayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamiji will be visiting Himachal Pradesh and Delhi from 27 June to 2 July 2014 and will bless the following events and pujas: 26-28 June 2014 – Rig Veda Samhita Havan at RKPuram, Delhi. 27-29 June : Kumbhabhishekam of Shodasha Ganapati Mandir, Shimla. 29 June – […]

Manorath Dwitiya Brata

Manorath Dwitiya Brata is an auspicious austerity mainly observed in Bengal. In 2017, Manorath Dwitiya date is June 25. It falls in Ashar Month as per Bengali calendar. Manorath Dwitiya coincides with the day of Puri Jagannath Rathyatra in Odisha. The day of this vrata coincides with Shukla Paksha Dwitiya of Ashada Month in Hindu […]

Sottai Nambi Thirunakshatram

Sottai Nambi Thiru Nakshatram is observed in Makara Masam on Poorattathi Nakshatram (Purvabhadra Nakshatra). In 2015, Sottai Nambi Thirunakshatram date is January 24. It is also known as Sottai Nambi Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Sottai Nambi Thiruvaradhana). It coincides with ‘Thai Masam’ of Tamil calendar, ‘Pushya Masam / Magha Masam’ in Telugu and Kannada calendars. Other Vaishnava Thirunakshatram dates Daily […]

Periya Thirumalai Nambi ThiruNakshatram

Periya Thirumalai Nambi Thiru Nakshatram is observed in Vrishabha Masam on Swati Nakshatram (Chothi Nakshatra). In 2014, Periya Thirumalai Nambi Thirunakshatram date is June 10. It is also known as Periya Thirumalai Nambi Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Periya Thirumalai Nambi Thiruvaradhana). It coincides with ‘Vaigasi Masam’ of Tamil calendar, ‘Chaitra Masam / Vaishakha Masam / Jyeshta Masam’ in Telugu […]

Thirukachi Nambigal Thirunakshatram

Thirukachi Nambigal Thiru Nakshatram is the Thirukachi Nambigal Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Thirukachi Nambigal Thiruvaradhana). In 2015, Thirukachi Nambigal Thiru Nakshatram date is 27 February. This year, it falls in Kumbha Masam (Maasi Masam). It is Mrigashirsham Natchatiram in this month. Maasi Masam (Kumbha Masam) & Chithirai Masam (Mesha Masam) coincide with Magha Month, Phalgun Month & Chaitra Month in other Hindu calendars. […]

Thirumalai Andal Thirunakshatram

Thirumalai Andal Thiru Nakshatram is the Thirumalai Andal Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Thirumalai Andal Thiruvaradhana). In 2015, Thirumalai Andal Thiru Nakshatram date is 3 March. This year, it falls in Kumbha Masam (Maasi Masam). It is Ayilyam Natchatiram in this month. Maasi Masam (Kumbha Masam) & Chithirai Masam (Mesha Masam) coincide with Magha Month, Phalgun Month & Chaitra Month in other Hindu calendars. […]

Pillai Urangavillidasar Thirunakshatram

Pillai Urangavillidasar Thiru Nakshatram is the Pillai Urangavillidasar Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Pillai Urangavillidasar Thiruvaradhana). In 2015, Pillai Urangavillidasar Thiru Nakshatram date is 3 March. This year, it falls in Kumbha Masam (Maasi Masam). It is Ayilyam Natchatiram in this month. Maasi Masam (Kumbha Masam) & Chithirai Masam (Mesha Masam) coincide with Magha Month, Phalgun Month & Chaitra Month in other Hindu calendars. […]

Maranamgalnambi Thirunakshatram

Maranamgalnambi Thiru Nakshatram is the Maranamgalnambi Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Maranamgalnambi Thiruvaradhana). In 2015, Maranamgalnambi Thiru Nakshatram date is 4 March. This year, it falls in Kumbha Masam (Maasi Masam). Maasi Masam (Kumbha Masam) & Chithirai Masam (Mesha Masam) coincide with Magha Month, Phalgun Month & Chaitra Month in other Hindu calendars. Other Vaishnava Thirunakshatram dates Daily Panchangam Festivals, Temples, Astrology, Muhurat and […]

Bonalu Jatara or Mahankali Bonalu | Ashada masa festival dedicated to Goddess Mahakali

Bonalu or Mahakali Bonalu Jatara, a thanksgiving festival dedicated to Goddess Mahakali or Kali, celebrated in Ashada masam (June – July – August) in twin cities, Hyderabad, Secunderabad and all other parts of Telangana in Andhra Pradesh. Mahankali Jathara Bonalu is a colourful festival, mainly observed by women. Goddess Mahakali is also worshipped as Mysamma, […]

Lakshmi Vratam: Shaaka Vratam, Ashada Shukravara Mahalaxmi Devi Vrata

Lakshmi Vratam, Shaaka Vratam is observed on every Shukravaram (Fridays) in Ashada masam. Lakshmi Vratam is also called as Ashada Shukravara Mahalaxmi Vrata. Beginning from the Ashada Shudda Dashami the vrata is observed for one month. Who are not able to observe Shaaka Vrata for the whole month will observe the vrata even for five […]

After US Senate in 2007, Zed opens US House of Representatives with Hindu prayer

United States House of Representatives in Washington DC opened with a Hindu prayer on June 19. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered this prayer from Rig-Veda, world’s oldest scripture in continued use, besides lines from Upanishads and Bhagavad-Gita (Song of the Lord), both ancient Hindu texts. He started and concluded the prayer with “Om”, the […]

Kulasekhara Alwar Thirunakshatram

Kulasekhara Alwar Thiru Nakshatram is the Kulasekhara Alwar Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Kulasekhara Alwar Thiruvaradhana). In 2015, Kulasekhara Alwar Thiru Nakshatram date is 1 March. This year, it falls in Kumbha Masam (Maasi Masam). Maasi Masam (Kumbha Masam) & Chithirai Masam (Mesha Masam) coincide with Magha Month, Phalgun Month & Chaitra Month in other Hindu calendars. Other Vaishnava Thirunakshatram dates Daily […]

Periya Jeeyar Thirunakshatram

Periya Jeeyar Thiru Nakshatram is the Periya Jeeyar Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Periya Jeeyar Thiruvaradhana). In 2015, Periya Perumal Thiru Nakshatram date is 17 March. This year, it falls in Meena Masam (Panguni Masam). Panguni Masam (Meena Masam) & Chithirai Masam (Mesha Masam) coincide with Phalgun Month & Chaitra Month in other Hindu calendars. Other Vaishnava Thirunakshatram dates Daily Panchangam […]

Dakshinayan Yatra

Dakshinayan Yatra is an auspicious procession carried out in Puri Jagannath Temple. In 2014, Dakshinayan Sankranti date is 16 July. It is celebrated when the Sun begins to move to the southwards or Zodiac of Cancer. It is popularly known as ‘Karkataka Sankranti’. Special neetis are carried out in Sri Mandir to mark the occasion. […]

Periya Perumal Thirunakshatram

Periya Perumal Perumanar Thiru Nakshatram is the Periya Perumal Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Periya Perumal Thiruvaradhana). Periya Perumal is none other than Sri Ranganathar Swamy of Srirangam Temple. In 2015, Periya Perumal Thiru Nakshatram date is 22 March. This year, it falls in Meena Masam (Panguni Masam). In 2014, Periya Perumal Thiru Nakshatram date was 28 April. This year, it falls in Mesha […]