Chitrasena is a Gandharva king, and he is also a close friend of Lord Indra. He was mentioned in the Mahabharata as a charming and a nice person who contains excellent qualities. He is very good in warfare and a great Archer. When Arjuna went to the Indra Loka to meet his father Lord Indra, […]
Makara Jyothi Manikantha
Lord Ayyappa is also called as Makara Jyothi Manikantha, since he used to appear in the form of a bright divine star which would appear in the sky mostly on 14th January of every year at Sabarimala, and large number of Ayyappa devotees would have the darshan of this holy star. As per legend, it […]
Kalashtami 2025 | Masik Kalashtami Vrat dates
Kalashtami (Kalabhairava Ashtami, Masik Kalashtami, Monthly Kalashtami) vrata is observed on the eighth day of dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) of every month as per Hindu calendar. Kalashtami Vrat is dedicated to Kalabhairav (Mahakaal Bhairav), one of the aspects of Lord Shiva. It is mainly observed in Maharashtra and some other parts of North India. Mahakaal […]
Tirupati Kapileshwara Swamy Temple Theppotsavam 2025 (Plavotsavam)
Theppotsavam (Plavotsavam) observed in Tirupati Kapileshwara Swamy Temple is one of the jubilant festivals of the temple. In 2025, Kapileshwara Swamy Teppotsavam begins on 8 January and ends on 12 January. Tirupati Kapileshwara Swamy Temple Theppotsavam is celebrated in Dhanurmasam Panchahnika Utsavams. Here is the detailed schedule Wednesday, 8 January 2025 – Sri Vighneshwara, Chandrashekhara Swamy […]
Kumbh Mela 2025 at Prayag | Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, Allahabad Kumbh Mela
Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela to be held at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India from January to March 2025. Prayagraj Prayagraj is the most important pilgrimage centre for Hindus. Traditionally river confluences are regarded as auspicious places, but in Sangam, the significance of the confluence is most […]
TTD Temple at Maha Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj
TTD Temple at Maha Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj January 2025.. As part of the propagation of Hindu Sanatana Dharma, TTD is constructing a replica temple of Sri Venkateswara Swamy during the prestigious Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh and a Dharma Ratham carrying deputed staff of devotees will start with the divine blessings of […]
Masa Shivaratri January 2025, Timings of Shiva Abhishekam – 27 January 2025
Masa Shivaratri is an auspicious day to perform Shiva Puja. In January 2025, Masa Shivaratri date is January 27, Monday. Monthly Shivaratri falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi, a day prior to Amavasya or No Moon. This Masa Shivaratri falls in Magh Month in North Indian Hindi calendars, Poush Month in Amavasyant calendars of Maharashtra, Karnataka, […]
Andal Sri Neeratotsavam – 6 to 12 January 2025 at Tirupati Govindaraja Swamy Temple
Andal Sri Neeratotsavam will be performed in Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple in Tirupati from January 6 to 12, 2025 with religious ecstasy. Every day in the morning there will be procession of Sri Andal Ammavaru to Ramachandra Katta. She will be rendered Hot water bath. This will be observed to commemorate the penance of Sri […]
Why Hindu Women wear Anklets | Significance of Anklets in Hinduism
An anklet, also called as Kolusu in Tamil, is a type of ornament worn by the ladies, around their ankle. Anklets are worn by the females since Vedic times. Anklets would be made out of gold and silver, and it is considered as a sacred ornament mainly wore by the ladies during the time of […]
Ekadashi January 2025 dates
Ekadashi vrat is the most meritorious vrata dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Ekadashi vrat in January 2025 are – Pausha Putrada Ekadashi (Vaikunta Ekadashi) and Shattila Ekadashi. Here are the dates and timings of Ekadashi vrat in January 2025 (as per Indian Standard Time). Friday, 10 January 2025 – Paush Putrada Ekadashi It is Shukla Paksha […]
February 2026 Amavasya Tharpanam Sankalpam Mantras
February 2026 Amavasya Tharpanam Sankalpam Mantras are given here. In February 2026, Amavasya date is 16|17 February. Amavasya of February 2026 is Sarva Amavasya of Magha Month, Poush Month, Thai Masam, Makara Masam in Amavasyant Chandramana Panchangams of South India (& Gujarat, Maharashtra), North Indian Hindi calendars, Tamil calendars and Malayalam calendars respectively. 16 February […]
Chandra Darshan 2025 | Monthly Chandrodayam Timings 2025 (Moonrise, Moon Sight)
Chandra Darshan 2025, Monthly Chandra Darshanam in 2025, Moonrise on New Moon in 2025, Chandrodayama Vrata 2025 dates, Moondram Pirai 2025 dates.. Chandra Darshan is the appearance of New Moon after Amavasya in Hindu month. It falls on the day following Amavasya (No Moon). Chandra Darshana Vrata, Chandra Vratham and Chandrodaya Vrata is observed on […]
Chandra Darshan January 2025 (Pushya Maasa, Magha Maasa Chandra Darshan)
1 January 205 is Chandra Darshan (Pushya Maasa Chandra Darshan and 30 January 2025 is Magha Maasa Chandra Darshanam. Chandra Darshan is the appearance of New Moon after Amavasya in Hindu month. It falls on the day following Amavasya (No Moon). Chandra Darshana Vrata, Chandra Vratham and Chandrodaya Vrata is observed on Chandra Darshan day. […]
Hindus upset as Neiman Marcus resells $940 Lord Ganesha cufflinks after 2021 removal
Dallas (Texas) headquartered luxury fashion retailer “Neiman Marcus”, which removed Hindu deity Ganesha shaped cufflinks in April 2021 after Hindus protested calling these “highly inappropriate”, is again selling these cufflinks. These $940 Made in USA “Ganesha Cufflinks” were available for purchase at “Neiman Marcus” website, when searched today. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded […]
Masa Shivaratri 2025 dates | Masik Shivaratri Vrat
Masa Shivaratri is an auspicious day to perform Shiva Puja. It falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi, a day prior to Amavasya or No Moon. Maha Shivaratri is observed on Masa Shivratri in Magh month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, and Kannada Calendars; and in Falgun month as per North Indian Hindi calendars. Masa Shivaratri Pradosh […]
Amavasya 2025 | Amavasya 2025 dates | Amavasya Vrat
There are 12 Amavasya in 2025 – one in each month as per Gregorian calendar. Amavasya has great significance in Hindu rituals and Hindu calendar. In 2025, Amavasya begins with Magha Amavasya and ends with Pausha Amavasya as per Hindi Calendars. Ashada Amavasya is referred to as Chukkala Amavasya; Shravana Amavasya is celebrated as Polala […]
Devuni Kadapa Temple Brahmotsavam 2025
Devuni Kadapa Temple Brahmotsavam 2025 – January 29 to 6 February.. The Annual Brahmotsavams of Venkateswara Swamy temple in Devuni Gadapa in Kadapa District, will be held from January 29 to February 06 with Ankurarpanam on January 28. The Brahmotsavam will commence with the ceremonial Dhwajavarohanam on January 29 at 9.30 am. Swami vari Kalyanotsavam […]
Rathotsava in Banashankari Temple, Bangalore
Rathotsava in Banashankari Temple, Bangalore is one of the biggest festivals. In 2025, Rathotsava date in Banashankari Temple is January 13. The Car festival of the temple is held on Pushya Purnima day according to the Shaivagama system. Banashankari Temple in Bangalore is one of the popular temples in the city of gardens, Bengaluru in […]
Ekadashi 2025 | Ekadashi Vrat 2025 dates | Ekadashi List
Ekadashi Vrat is the most auspicious austerity dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Ekadashi is observed on eleventh day of every fortnight of the Hindu month (Shukla Paksha & Krishna Paksha). Each Ekadashi has specific significance and importance as per the ancient scriptures. Some Ekadashi vratas are differed by a day for Smartha, Vaishnava and Gauna sect […]
Tirumala Adhyayanotsavams 2024-2025 in Dhanurmasam | 30 December – 23 January 2025
The 25-day Adhyayanotsavams will be observed in Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Tirumala from December 30 to January 23 in 2025. This study festival is known as Divya Prabandha Pasura Parayanam that usually starts 11 days before Vaikuntha Ekadasi in the holy Dhanurmasa. The first 11 days are called Pagalpattu and the remaining 10 days […]