Atla Thaddhe, 9 October 2025 (Atla Thadiya Gauri Vratham)

Atla Thaddi Gauri Puja

9 October 2025 is Atla Thaddhe (Atla Thadiya Gauri Vratham). It is observed on third day after Ashwayuja Pournami (Gauri Pournami) in Ashwayuja Masam as per Telugu calendar (Ashwayuja Bahula Thadiya). Atla Thaddhe is dedicated to worship Goddess Gauri. This is purely a women festival. On this day, women wake up early in the morning and perform […]

Atla Thaddi Pooja Vidhanam – Telugu | అట్లతద్ది పూజా విధానం

Atla Thaddi Pooja Vidhanam in Telugu.. How to observe Atla Taddi Pooja (in Telugu)? In 2025, Atla Taddhi date is October 9. ఈ పండుగకు ముందురోజు నుంచే అన్ని వస్తువులను, సముదాయాలను ఏర్పాటు చేసుకోవాలి. ఇక స్త్రీలు తమను తాము అలంకరించుకోవడం కోసం రాత్రినుంచే తమ చేతులకు, కాళ్లకు గోరింటాకు పెట్టుకుంటారు. ఇలా పూసుకోవడం వల్ల కూడా కొన్ని మంచి ఫలితాలు అందుతాయి. తరువాత ఉదయాన్నే లేవగానే రోజువారి […]

Sahasrara Chakra | Crown Chakra

The Sahasrara Chakra, also known as the Crown Chakra, is the seventh and highest chakra in the traditional chakra system. It is located at the top of the head and is often associated with spiritual enlightenment, connection to the divine, and the realization of your higher self. The term “Sahasrara” comes from Sanskrit, meaning “thousand,” […]

Ajna Chakra | Third Eye Chakra

The Ajna Chakra, also known as the Third Eye Chakra, is the sixth chakra in the traditional chakra system. It is located in the center of the forehead, slightly above the space between the eyebrows. The term “Ajna” is Sanskrit for “command” or “perception,” and this chakra is associated with intuition, insight, and the ability […]

Sankashti October 2025 Moonrise Timings | Chandrodaya Time – 10 October 2025

Sankashti Moonrise time on 10 October 2025 is given here for all cities of India. After Chandrodaya (Moon Rise) or moonsighting or seeing chand, Sankashti Chaturthi fasting will be concluded. The time is given for all major cities in India: New Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Varanasi, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai and many […]

Top 10 Temples in Hyderabad

Here are ten famous temples in Hyderabad, each notable for its unique architecture, cultural significance, and spiritual ambiance: 1. Birla Mandir Description: An impressive hilltop temple built of white marble, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. It features intricate carvings and offers panoramic views of the city. Address: Naubat Pahad, Ambedkar Colony, Khairtabad, Hyderabad, Telangana 500063. Rating: […]

Kadangot Makkam

Kadangot Makkam, is a regional Hindu goddess worshiped in the North Malabar region in Kerala, India. Makkam is worshipped and performed as Theyyam form, known as Makkavum makkalum. According to the legends, Makkam and her two children were killed by her eleven brothers, and they attained divine status after their death. Kadangot Makam, a regional Hindu goddess worshiped in the North Malabar region […]

Bhathiji Maharaj

Bhathiji also called Bhathiji Maharaj is a folk deity of Gujarat. He is an famous warrior-hero of the region. As per the legend, Bhathi was the second son of Thakore shree Rathod Takhatsinhji of fagvel born in Rathod branch of Kshatriya clan. While he was marrying Kankuba and was completing the fourth of the seventh […]

Rani Bhatiyani

Rani Bhatiyani sa is a divine goddess, worshipped in Western Rajasthan, India, Kashmir, and Sindh, Pakistan by the Pakistan Hindus. Her major temples are located in Jasol, Barmer District and Jaisalmer (birthplace of majisa), where she is called Bhuasa. She is especially venerated by the Merasi Manganiyar community of bards. The women of the Dholi […]

Theppotsavam | Vijayadashami Utsavam during Navaratras in Kanakadurga Temple Vijayawada

Theppotsavam is the main ritual performed on Vijayadashami or Dasara during Navaratras in Kanakadurga temple, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. It is the concluding event of Durga Navaratras in Durga Malleshwara Swamy Devasthanam. In 2024, Teppotsavam date is October 12. The presiding Deity of the temple, Kanakadurga Ammavasru along with Malleshwara Swamyvaru, is taken for a sail […]

Durga Puja 2024 in Bengal | Durga Pooja Schedule | Timings in Bengali Calendar

Durga Puja

Here is the schedule of Durga Puja 2024, Durga Puja 2024 calendar with timings and muhurats for puja. Durga puja is the most auspicious and the biggest festival celebrated with utmost gusto in Bengal. Durga Puja 2024 starts on 8 October with Shashti Durga Puja and ends on 13 October with Bijaya dashami Durga Puja. […]

Saraswati Avahan 2024 | Navratri Saraswati Avahanam

Goddess Saraswati Devi

Saraswati Avahan is the installation of Saraswati Mata Puja during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2024, Saraswati Avahan date is October 9, Wednesday. Saraswati Avahan is mainly performed in Moola Nakshatra time. As Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, Lakshmi and Saraswati – the last three days of the 9-night festival are dedicated to Mata Saraswati, […]

Kadapanchami 2025

Kadapanchami is an auspicious vrat observed in Kartik Month as per Marathi calendars. In 2025, Kadapanchami date is October 26. This puja falls on fifth day of Kartik Month – Kartik Shukla Panchami. Kadapanchami is also celebrated as Labh Panchami, Lakheni Panchami and Soubhagya Panchami in Gujarat and other parts of India. Significance of Kada […]

Third day of Brahmotsavam | 6 October 2024 | Simha Vahana Seva & Muthyala Pandiri Seva

On the Third day of Brahmotsavam, in the morning Simha vahanam seva and in the evening Muthyala Pandiri sevas are celebrated. In 2024, Third day of Navaratri Brahmotsavams date is October 6 in Annual Salakatla Brahmotsavam during Dasara Navaratri.. Third day starts with Simha Vahana seva in the morning as the vehicle of Malayappa swamy […]

Second day of Brahmotsavam | Chinna Sesha Vahanam & Hamsa Vahanam – 5 October 2024

On the Second day of Brahmotsavam, in the morning Chinna Sesha Vahanam and in the evening Hamsa Vahana sevas are celebrated. In 2024, Second day of Navaratri Brahmotsavams date is October 5 (Salakatla Brahmotsavam). Second day starts with chinna seshavahanam. It is also a sesha vahan except for it is silver throne today while it […]

Muddhapappu Bathukamma | 23 September 2025

Muddhapappu Bathukamma is the 3rd day of Bathukamma festival. In 2025, Muddhapappu Bathukamma date is September 23. It falls on Ashwayuja Shuddha Dwitiya, Second day of Navaratri. Naivedyam, Palaharam for Muddhapappu Bathukamma is any recipe made with Muddhapappu (dal), paalu (milk) or bellam (jaggery). Batukamma Panduga or Bathukamma festival is the largest regional festival celebrated […]

Raktabija Vadha | Killing of demon Raktabija | Most Fierce Episode in Devi Mahatmyam

Raktabija Vadha by durga in devi mahatmyam

“Raktabija Vadha” is an episode from Hindu religious history that is featured in the Devi Mahatmya, a sacred text that narrates the stories of the goddess Durga’s battles against various demons. The term “Raktabija Vadha” can be translated to mean “the slaying of Raktabija.” Devi Mahatmyam’s 8th Chapter features the Raktabija Vadha (the demolition of […]

Madhu Kaitabha Samharam | Madhu-Kaitabha Vadha

madhu kaitabha vadha by durga in devi saptashati

The story of Madhu-Kaitabha Vadha, also known as Madhu-Kaitabha Samhara, appear in the Devi Mahatmya (also called the Durga Saptashati), which is a significant scripture in Hinduism that narrates the glories and battles of the goddess Durga. Madhu Kaitabha Vadha features in Devi Mahatmyam‘s 1st Chapter. Here’s a summary of the Madhu-Kaitabha Vadha from the […]

Brahmacharini | An Aspect of Maa Shakti Devi

Brahmacharini is a form of Ma Shakti Devi. Ma Brahmacharini is worshipped during the Navaratri festival days with much delight and enthusiasm. Ma Brahmacharini appears with full of beauty, and she appears with white coloured clothes, holds a Mala and a holy Kamandala on her hands. She is considered as calm and worshipful goddess, among […]

Shailputri Navdurga, Apperance & Dhyana Mantra

shailaputri

Goddess Shailputri is the first among the nine Navadurga Goddesses. Shailputri mata is worshipped on the first day during Durga Navratri Pooja. In 2025, Maa Shailaputri Puja date September 22 in Ashwin Navratri and March 30 in Chaitra Navratri. The Goddess is worshipped on Kalash Sthapana or Ghatsthapana day. Appearance and Iconography of Maa Shailaputri: […]