Budh Ashtami Puja, or also spelt as Budhashtami is a vrata dedicated to Goddess Parvati, observed on every Ashtami day that falls on Budhvar or Wednesday. Budh Ashtami may fall either in Shukla Paksha or Krishna Pakshna in a month. Devotees observe fasting on Budh Ashtami and worship Goddess Parvati for wellbeing and prosperity. Budhastami vrata is also performed by those who […]
Sankashti March 2026 | Sankat Chaturthi – 6 March 2026
Sankata Hara Chaturthi or Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi is observed on the Chaturthi or Chavithi, the fourth day of Krishna Paksha during every Hindu month. In March 2026, Sankashti Chaturthi date is March 6, Friday. Sankashti Chaturthi on 6 March 2026 This day corresponds with the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in Falgun Month as per North Indian […]
Panchang | 23 February 2026
Panchang of 23 February 2026 displays Tithi of 23 February 2026, Nakshatra, Yoga, Moonrise Time, Auspicious Time, Inauspicious Timings of 23 February 2026. The detailed Panchang for 23 February 2026 as per IST, including Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Tarabalam, Chandrabalam, Lagna timings, Durmuhurtham, Amrit Kalam, Choghadiya, and auspicious timings: Panchang – 23 February 2026 (Monday) […]
Panchang | 22 February 2026
Panchang of 22 February 2026 displays Tithi of 22 February 2026, Nakshatra, Yoga, Moonrise Time, Auspicious Time, Inauspicious Timings of 22 February 2026. The detailed Panchang for 22 February 2026 as per IST, including Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Tarabalam, Chandrabalam, Lagna timings, Durmuhurtham, Amrit Kalam, Choghadiya, and auspicious timings: Panchang – 22 Feb 2026 (Sunday) […]
Panchang | 21 February 2026
Panchang of 21 February 2026 displays Tithi of 21 February 2026, Nakshatra, Yoga, Moonrise Time, Auspicious Time, Inauspicious Timings of 21 February 2026. The detailed Panchang for 21 February 2026 as per IST, including Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Tarabalam, Chandrabalam, Lagna timings, Durmuhurtham, Amrit Kalam, Choghadiya, and auspicious timings: Panchang – 21 February 2026 (Saturday) […]
Panchang | 20 February 2026
Panchang of 20 February 2026 displays Tithi of 20 February 2026, Nakshatra, Yoga, Moonrise Time, Auspicious Time, Inauspicious Timings of 20 February 2026. The detailed Panchang for 20 February 2026 as per IST, including Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Tarabalam, Chandrabalam, Lagna timings, Durmuhurtham, Amrit Kalam, Choghadiya, and auspicious timings: 20 February 2026 (Friday) 🌅 Sunrise […]
Panchang | 19 February 2026
Panchang of 19 February 2026 displays Tithi of 19 February 2026, Nakshatra, Yoga, Moonrise Time, Auspicious Time, Inauspicious Timings of 19 February 2026. The detailed Panchang for 19 February 2026 as per IST, including Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Tarabalam, Chandrabalam, Lagna timings, Durmuhurtham, Amrit Kalam, Choghadiya, and auspicious timings: 19 February 2026 (Thursday) 🌅 Sunrise […]
Panchang | 18 February 2026
Panchang of 18 February 2026 displays Tithi of 18 February 2026, Nakshatra, Yoga, Moonrise Time, Auspicious Time, Inauspicious Timings of 18 February 2026. The detailed Panchang for 18 February 2026 as per IST, including Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Tarabalam, Chandrabalam, Lagna timings, Durmuhurtham, Amrit Kalam, Choghadiya, and auspicious timings: Panchang – 18 February 2026 (Wednesday) […]
Vishnupathi 2026-2027 | Vishnupati Punyakalam 2026-27 dates
Vishnupathi or Vishnupati Punyakalam (Haripada Punyakalam) is the most auspicious time to worship Lord Vishnu. Vishnupathi is observed once in three months and four times in a year. In 2026, first Vishnupati Punyakala date is February 13, 2026. It is the first Vishnupati in 2026. The time to observe the rituals of Vishnupati punyakalam is […]
Worshipful Species in Hinduism | Animals, Birds, Insects in Hindu Dharma
Hindus used to worship even some kind of birds and animals as worshipful deities. Chameleons, comes under the family of lizards, and there are several types of Chameleons, which lives in various parts of the world. Chameleons are the wonderful creations of Lord Brahma, since these are well-protected by the god, and these are liked […]
Parimala Prasada | Mantralayam Raghavendra Swamy Prasadam
The great Madhwa saint and the universal Guru is Sri Raghavendra Swamigal, and his Jeeva Samidhi shrine is situated in Mantralayam at Andhra Pradesh. He has spread the philosophies of his Guru Sri Madhwacharya, and proved that Lord Hari is the divine saviour of all the living beings in the entire universe. In his Mantralayam […]
Significance of God
The significance of god cannot be fully explained by anyone, and it could be well explained only by the god himself! God’s worship is prevalent since ancient times. He can be worshipped either in form or as formless. Hindus used to worship the gods/goddesses by assigning various titles to them, such as Ayyappa, Muruga, Shiva, […]
Nagalapuram Temple Vimana Jeernoddharana Ashtabandhana Mahasamprokshana
Vimana Jeernoddharana Ashtabandhana Mahasamprokshna will be held at Nagalapuram Vedanarayana Swamy Temple, Sri Vedavalli Sametha, on 17 February 2026. As part of this, Acharya Ritwik Varanam, Punyaham, Mritasanghranan and Ankurarpanam will be held on February 17 at 5.30 pm. On February 18, Asta Bandhana Samarpana will be held in the morning, Punyaham, Panchagni Pratishtha, Kumbha […]
Maha Shivaratri Lingodbhava Kalam Timings, 15 February 2026
Lingodbhava Kalam is the auspicious time for Maha Shivaratri Shiva Puja. In 2026, Maha Shivaratri Lingodbhava Kalam Time will be on 15 February 2026 midnight, Sunday midnight (the early hours of 16 February according to Gregorian / English calendar). Maha Shivratri or Shivaratri is the most revered night dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shivalinga puja is […]
Maha Shivratri Puja Muhurat 2026 | Shivaratri Puja Time 2026
Maha Shivratri or Shivaratri is the most revered night dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shivalinga puja is highly meritorious ritual during Shivratri. In 2026, Maha Shivaratri is on February 15th night for South India and North India. Nishita Kala is the most perfect time to observe Shiva Pooja. On MahaShivaratri 2026 (15 February 2026), Mahalingodbhava kala […]
Shivaratri Puja in Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
Shivaratri is observed on Magha Shukla Chaturdashi, the fourteenth day in Magha masam. In 2026, Mahashivaratri date is February 15. Shivaratri is celebrated in a grand manner in all Jyothirlingas in India. Among the 12 prominent abodes of Lord Shiva (Dwadasha Jyothirlingas), Srisailam is the most significant Shiva Shakti kshetram which is also known as […]
Why should devotees be awake during Shivaratri
Why should devotees be awake during Shivaratri? Is there any particular reason for us to be awake on Mahashivaratri night? Many devotees of Shiva perceive the Maha-Shrivarathi Festival, followed by rituals with honesty and affection. Throughout the day, the Lord Shiva devotees refrain from consuming food and they break their fast in the early morning, […]
Shiva Kalyanam, Shiva Parvati Kalyanam: Marriage Ceremony of Divine Couple during Shivaratri
Shiva Kalyanam, Shiva Parvati Kalyanam is the marriage ceremony of divine couple, Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati. Shiva Kalyanam is celebrated during Shivaratri. Usually, Shiva Kalyanam is performed on the day after Shivaratri. As per the Hindu legends, Lord Vishnu performed Kanya Daanam of Parvati to Lord Shiva, Lord Brahma was the Yagna […]
Shivaratri Jagran, Lingodhbhavam: Significance, Spiritual Importance
Jagran or Jagaran is the major aspect of Shivaratri Vrat. Jagran is awaking the whole day and night during Shivaratri. What is the significance and spiritual importance of Shivaratri Jagarana? As per the Shiva Puranam and Linga Puranam, ‘Lingodhbhavam, the emergence of Lord Shiva from the base like structure. To watch the auspicious event in […]
Shivaratri Puja Procedure with Mantras | Simple MahaShivratri Pooja Procedure
How to do Shivaratri Puja? Is there any simple method of Shivaratri puja procedure? Hindupad has got many queries regarding Shivaratri Puja procedure. Shivaratri is the biggest festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. MahaShivratri is observed on Chaturdashi in Magh month or Falgun month as per various traditional Hindu Calendars. Maha Shivaratri 2026 date is February […]