On 3rd day of Medaram Jathara, Sammakka Saralamma darshanam is available devotees. After performing Punya Snanams in ‘Jampanna Vaagu’, devotees visit the Goddesses. Devotees offer various offerings to Sammakka & Saralamma. In 2026, sammakka sarakka darshanam date is 30 January 2026. Women offer ‘Odi Biyyam’ (sacred rice) and ‘saare’ (combination of necessary items in daily […]
Yatra – Pilgrimages
2nd day of Medaram Jatara – 29 January 2026 | Arrival of Sammakka
2nd day of Medaram Jatara is celebrated as the arrival of Sammakka on to the ‘Medaram Gaddhe’ (Platform). Sammakka is welcomed amidst the official homage from police and government. ‘Edurukolla Ghattam’ is one of the popular events during the arrival of Sarakka. On 29 January 2026, pujaris bring bamboo sticks and place them on the […]
Sammakka Saralamma Jathara 2026 | Medaram Sammakka Sarakka Jatara dates
Sammakka Saralamma Jathara, also known as Medaram Sammakka Sarakka Jatara, is the largest tribal fair in the world. It is held once in two years with lot of gusto for 4 days during Magha Purnima. In 2026, Medaram Sammakka Sarakka Jathara dates are – Jatara starts on January 28 and ends on January 31. It […]
Shiva Deeksha 2025 in Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple | Srisailam Shiva Mala dates in 2025
Srisailam Shiva Deeksha 2025 begins on October 22, Karthika Shukla Padyami day with utmost gaiety. Shiva Deeksha ends in February 2025. Nearly 10-15 lakh devotees are expected to visit the temple for Mallikarjuna Swamy darshanam this year. Ardha Mandala deeksha of the devotees would commence from November 11. Apart from famous Mahashivaratri Utsavalu, Vasantha Navaratri, […]
Navagauri Navdurga Darshan Yatra in Varanasi
Navagauri Navdurga Darshan Yatra in Varanasi is celebrated during Sharad Navratri. In 2025, Varanasi Navagauri Navdurga Darshan Yatra begins on September 22 and ends on October 2. Varanasi is one of the best places to watch out for Navratri Durga Pooja celebrations. According to Skanda Purana, Bhagwati Durga along with Kaalratri and other forms of Goddesses, protect […]
Bhavani Deeksha 2025 dates | Vijayawada Kanakadurga Temple Mala
Vijayawada Kanakadurga Bhavani Deeksha 2025 begins on November 1, Karthika Ekadashi day with utmost gaiety. Bhavani Deeksha ends in December 2025. Nearly 10-15 lakh devotees are expected to visit the temple for Kanaka durga darshanam this year. Mandala deeksha of the devotees would commence from November 1 and continue till last week of December 2025. […]
Ulto Rath 2025 (Ulta Rath Yatra) | Conclusion of Puri Jagannath Rathyatra
Ultorath (Ulta Rathyatra) is the conclusion of Puri Jagannath Rathyatra. In 2025, Ultarath date is July 5. It is the return festival of chariots of Jagannatha, Balabhadra and Subhadra. Celebrated on the ninth day after Puri Jagannath Rathyatra, Ultorath culminates the festivities of world famous Rathjatra. After staying for nine days in Gundicha temple, chariots […]
Bahuda Yatra 2025 | Puri Jagannath Bahuda Jatra
Bahuda Yatra or Bahuda Jatra is one of the main events in Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra. It is the return festival of chariots. In 2025, Bahuda Yatra date is July 5. Celebrated on the ninth day from Puri Jagnnath Rath Yatra, Bahuda Yatra concludes the festivities of world famous Puri Ratha Yatra. The chariots of […]
Pandharpur Palki Yatra 2025 | Pandharpur Ashadi Ekadasi Waari Yatra
Pandharpur Yatra (Pandhapur Palki Yatra or Pandharpur Ashadi Ekadasi Waari Yatra) is the most famous pilgrimage to Lord Vithoba Temple located in Pandharpur, Solapur district of Maharashtra. In 2025, Pandharpur Yatra date is July 6. Pandharpur Ashadi Ekadasi Yatra begins 21 days before Ashadi Ekadasi (Ekadasi in Ashadh month) and culminates on Ashadi Ekadashi day. […]
Hera Panchami 2025 | Hera Panchami festival in Gundicha Temple
Hera Panchami festival is one of the main rituals observed during Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra in Gundicha Temple, Orissa. In 2025, Hera Panchami date is June 30. In 2025, Jagannath Rath Yatra begins on June 27. It is celebrated on Ashada Shukla Panchami, fifth day in bright fortnight of Ashad month in Oriya calendar. Hera […]
Rath Yatra 2025 | Puri Jagannath Ratha Yatra 2025 date
Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra or car festival of Puri Jagannath temple is one of the largest religious ceremonies of India. In 2025, Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra date is June 27. Puri Rathyatra commemorates the journey of Lord Krishna from Gokul to Mathura. This annual festival is celebrated on Ashad Shukla Dwitiya (second day in bright […]
Ahmedabad Rath Yatra 2025 | Jagannath Rathyatra in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad Rath Yatra is Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Ahmedabad Rath Yatra has a great history. In 2025, Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad date is June 27. Rathyatra is celebrated on Ashad Shukla Dwitiya every year. Mahant Shree Narsinhdasji Maharaj has introduced the world famous Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra in 1878 to Ahmedabad devotees. […]
Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Schedule or timings of various sevas to Lord Jagannath
Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 schedule or calendar or timings of various sevas to Lord Jagannath is given here in this article. After Snan Purnima Snan Yatra Lord Jagannath falls ill and served by Daithapathis in Onosono Mandir. The Lord will be away from his devotees till Amavasya (25 June 2025) and comes up with […]
Netrotsava 2025 | Nava Yavvana Darshana in Puri Jagannath Temple
Netrotsava, also known as Nava Yavvana Darshana festival, is celebrated on the concluding day of the Anasara, the previous day of Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri Jagannath Temple. In 2025, Netrotsava date is June 26. Literally, ‘Netrotsava’ means the feast to eyes. During Netrotsava festival thousands of devotees feel pleasure of visiting Lord Jagannath […]
Ashadi Ekadashi Pandharpur Yatra, 6 July 2025
6 July 2025 is Ashadi Ekadashi Pandharpur Waari Yatra. Pandharpur Yatra (Pandhapur Palki Yatra or Pandharpur Ashadi Ekadasi Waari Yatra) is the most famous pilgrimage to Lord Vithoba Temple located in Pandharpur, Solapur district of Maharashtra. Generally, Pandharpur Ashadi Ekadasi Yatra begins 21 days before Ashadi Ekadasi (Ekadasi in Ashadh month) and culminates on Ashadi […]
My Wonderful Experience with Sri Satya Saibaba of Puttaparthi
My Wonderful Experience with Sri Satya Saibaba of Puttaparthi by R Harishankar.. Puttaparthi is a town in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. The original name of Puttaparthi was Gollapalli. The town is located on the banks of Chitravathi River. The official language in Puttaparthi is Telugu. Other common Indian languages and English are also spoken here. Puttaparthi Sri Sathya Sai Baba is […]
My Spiritual Travels to Mantralayam, Tirumala, Tiruvannamalai
My Spiritual Travels by R Harishankar. My Spiritual Travels – Spiritual Tour of Mantralayam, Spiritual Tour of Tirumala & Spiritual Tour of Tiruvannamalai. Spiritual travels rejuvenate our inner energy and gives calmness to our mind. It gives wisdom, courage and peace of mind. Various authors have written about their spiritual travels in the form of […]
Puri Jagannath Ratha Yatra Mahatmya, Significance, Importance
Puri Jagannath Ratha Yatra Mahatmya, Significance, Importance …. The Ratha Yatra of Puri, also popularly known as the Ratha Jatra (‘chariot festival’) and this festival is considered to be the oldest and largest Hindu chariot festival celebrated annually, on the month of Ashadh (June–July). The festival is held at the city of Puri, in the […]
Chardham Yatra 2025 | Char Dham Yatra Opening dates in 2025
Chardham Yatra or Char Dham temple tour is the most holy pilgrimage tour to four prominent abodes in Hinduism. In 2025, in fact every year, Chardham Yatra opening dates occur during Akshaya Tritiya. In 2025, Yamunotri temple opening date is April 30. Gangotri will also open on April 30. Usually, Kedarnath temple opening date is decided […]
Saraswati River Pushkaralu 2025, Saraswati Pushkarams
Saraswati River Pushkaralu, Saraswati Pushkarams, are the auspicious celebrations dedicated to the Saraswati River, one of the chief Rigvedic rivers mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts. In 2025, Saraswati River Pushkarams begins on May 15 and ends on May 26. When Pushkararaja, Brihaspati (Guru) enters into Midhuna Rashi, the Saraswati Pushkarams are celebrated. On 14 May […]