Repakula Subbamma Thota Utsavam in Tirupati.. The “Repakula Subbamma Thota Utsavam” (Garden Festival) for the deities Sri Sita, Rama, and Lakshmana of the Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple in Tirupati was celebrated with religious fervor on Saturday (4 April 2026). The Festivities: At 9:30 AM, the processional deities (Utsava Murthies) of Sri Sita Rama and Lakshmana […]
Sankashti April 2026 date | Sankashtahara Chaturthi in April 2026
Sankashti Chaturthi or Ganesh Sankashtahara Chaturthi is observed on the Chaturthi or Chavithi, the fourth day of Krishna Paksha during every Hindu month. In April 2026, Sankashti Chaturthi date is April 5, Sunday. Sankashti Chaturthi – 5 April 2026, Sunday | Moonrise Time = 9:50 PM | Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi | Krishna Chaturthi in Chaitra […]
Machindranath Punyatithi 2026 | Matsyendranath Punya Tithi
Machindranath Punyatithi is the death anniversary or the day on which Machindranath left his physical abode and reached the divine abode. In 2026, Machindranath Punyatithi date is April 7. Muni Yogi Macheendranath (Machindranath or Matsyendranath) was the originator and creator of the Nath Sampradaya. He is said to have lived in the 8th-9th centuries. The Nath Sampradayais a form of Avadhuta-pantha sect. […]
TTD Festivals April 2026 | Tirumala Tirupati Temple Utsavams
The details of the important festivals to be observed in Tirumala during the month of April are as follows: • April 1: Conclusion of Srivari Vasanthotsavams, Tumburu Theertha Mukkoti. • April 13: Commencement of Sribhashyakara Utsavams • April 20: Akshaya Tritiya, Parashurama Jayanti, Bhrigu Maharshi Varsha Thiru Nakshatram, Srinivasa Dikshitulu Varsha Thiru Nakshatram. • April […]
Rama Katha | Life History of Lord Sri Rama
Rama also called as Srirama and Sriramachandra Moorthy, is an avatar of Lord Vishnu, and he is widely worshipped throughout the world by the Hindus. Lord Rama though he is considered as a supreme Lord, but didn’t utilise his powers unnecessarily during the period of his avatar. He is praised for his good qualities, and […]
Rituals, Customs of Vishu Festival
Vishu marks grandly the Astronomical New Year Day. This festival holds a lot of importance for Hindus. On the first day of calendar of the Malayalese, in the month of Medam or in the month of April-May as per Gregorian calendar. With joy and mirth, the festival of Vishu is largely celebrated. A lot of […]
Vishu Kanji, Vishu Katta: Breakfast on Vishu Festival
All the family members, with great desire consume Vishu Kanji or Vishu Katta on the day of Vishu as breakfast food item. The ingredients used for making this preparation are raw rice -2 1/2 cup ( unakkalari or pacha ari), grated coconut-5, Cumin seeds-1/2tsp and Salt-to taste. The cooking time taken is just one hour. […]
Significance of Vishukkani Darshan
Significance of Vishukkani Darshan, importance of Vishukani Darshanam. What is Vishukkani Darshan? When is Vishukkani celebrated? The auspicious sight or the Vishukkani is the arrangement of a yellow laburnum flower known as ‘konna pua’, the traditional bronze vessel ‘Uruli’ filled with rice, fruits such as mangoes and jack-fruit, vegetables such as snake gourds and gourds, […]
Significance of Cassia fistula in Vishu Celebrations
Cassia fistula is known as Konna poo in the Malayalam language. It is also known as the golden shower tree by the local population across the world. It is a flowering plant in the family of Fabaceae. This plant is a native tree of Southern Asia. This plant or tree can be found from Srilanka […]
Vallabhacharya Jayanti 2026 | Shri Vallabhacharya Jayanthi
Vallabhacharya Jayanti 2026, Shri Vallabhacharya Jayanthi 2026 date. Vallabhacharya Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Shri Vallabhacharya, the founder of the Pushti sect in India. Vallabhacharya Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Shri Vallabhacharya, the founder of the Pushti sect in India. In 2026, Vallabhacharya Jayanti date is April 13. Vallabhacharya Jayanti is observed on […]
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 | Hanumath Vijayotsavam
Hanuman Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman (Hanumath Vijayotsavam). In Maharashtra, some parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka celebrate Chaitra Purnima as Hanuman Jayanti. In 2026, Hanuman Jayanti date is April 1|2. But in some places it is celebrated as Hanumath Vijayotsavam. Hanuman Puja, Hanuman Homam, Havanam, Hanuman Sindhura Puja, etc are the […]
Pana Sankranti 2026 – April 14
14 April 2026 is Pana Sankranti (Odiya New Year, Meru Sankranti). According to the solar system the month is counted from ‘Sankranti’ to ‘Sankranti’ and in lunar system it is counted from ‘Purnima’ (Full-moon) to ‘Purnima’. Maha Visuva Sankranti is the first day of the month of ‘Baisakh’ as well as the solar year. This is also called ‘Jala […]
Hyderabad Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra Route Map, 2 April 2026
Hyderabad Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra Route Map for 2 April 2026 is given here.. In view of the Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra on April 2, traffic diversions will be done based on the necessity and as and when the procession approaches the particular junction. The Shobha Yatra will proceed through the following routes: Ram Mandir, […]
Hanuman Jayanti Puja Vidhi | Hanuman Vrat Pooja Procedure
Hanuman Jayanti is the Jayanti of Lord Hanuman or Anjaneya swamy. Here is the simple Hanuman Jayanti Puja Vidhi or Puja procedure. In 2026, Hanuman Jayanti date is April 1|2. For every puja, cleanliness of the atmosphere around the puja place is the most prominent thing. Clean yourself, your house and the puja place. Some […]
Sthala Puranam of Madurai Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple | Legend, Story, History
Madurai Meenakshi Temple Sthala Puranam, History of Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswar Koil.. Effacing of Indra’s Sin The first of the puranas refers to the origins of Madurai and the divine association of the Meenakshi Sundareshwara temple. Hinduism has strong belief in reincarnation and the principle of karma – that the acts of one life have ramifications […]
Sub Temples in Kukke Subramanya, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka
The list of Sub Temples and the information about the sub shrines located in Kukke Subramanya Swamy Temple, near Udupi in Karnataka is given here.. KukkeLinga Temple Subshrines Name – KukkeLinga Temple Vimana Type – NO Sanctorum Shape – Square Shape Speciality – Purathana Subshrines Details – KukkeLinga Temple: located indoor of kukke shri subrahmanya […]
Sitalsasthi 2026 in Odisha
Sitalsasthi is an important festival of Odisha, mainly celebrated in Sambalpur region. In 2026, Sitalsasthi date is June 20. The celestial wedding of the divine couple Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is celebrated during Sitalsasthi festival. It was started 400 odd years ago. This Hindu festival is in the form of a carnival. Sitalsasthi celebrations […]
Dev Damodar Tithi 2026
Dev Damodar Tithi is the death anniversary of Damodaradev, a Vaishnava saint from Ratnapitha, Hajo, Kamrup (Assam). In 2026, Dev Damodar Tithi date is April 18. Dev Damodar Tithi falls on Shukla Paksha Pratipada in Vaishakh Month as per North Indian calendar. It is the first day following Vaishakh Amavasya. According to Assamese calendar, Dev […]
Vishukkani Vili, a ritual of Vishu in Kerala
In the north Malabar region of Kerala, a practice prevalent that is traditional is Vishukkani Vili. This particular event involves children, who move in group or in large number from one house to the other within villages, shouting or calling ‘vishukaniye, vishukaniye.’ It is to be noted that when they arrive at different houses making […]
Sthala Purana of Kukke Subramanya Swamy Temple
Kukke Subramanya Swamy temple complex is located at the foot hills of Kumara Parvatha and along the banks of river Kumara Dhara. According to Hindu Religious History, God took birth in the form of Kumara Swamy (the deity) and came with Lord Ganapathi to Kumara Dhara to kill the demon Tarakasura, where he married Devasena […]