Rig Veda Upakarma procedure or prayogam is given here for 2026. Rig Veda Upaakarma or Rig Veda Avani Avittam is followed by Rig Vedi Brahmins in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. In 2026, Rig Upakarma date is August 26. Rig Upakarma Mantras in Tamil for 2026 procedure is given in this website link. […]
Bheemana Amavasya Puja Timings on 12 August 2026 (Vratha Muhurtha of Bheemana Amavasya). Bheemana Amavasya (Bhima Amavasya, Jyoti Bheemeshwara Vrata, Pathi Sanjeevani Puja, Divasi Amavasya Pooja) is an auspicious vrata observed on Ashada Amavasya (No moon day during Ashada masam in July – August). Bheemana Amavasya Puja Muhurta On 12 August 2026, Varjya time is […]
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Upvaas is a ritualistic fasting which is observed on Krishna Janmashtami. In 2026, Sri Krishna Janmashtami Upvaas date is September 4, Friday. Sri Krishna Janmashtami (Sri Krishna Jayanti, Gokulashami, Krishnashtami) is the birthday of Lord Sri Krishna. It is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in Shravan Month in calendars followed in Maharashtra, […]
Parivartini Ekadasi or Parsva Parivarthini Ekadashi, aka Vamana Ekadashi or Jaljini Ekadasi, is observed on Ekadashi day in Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapad month (September). In 2026, Parsva Parivartini Ekadasi date is September 22. Smarta Parivartini Ekadashi – 22 September 2026, Bhagvat Parivartini Ekadashi, Madhva Ekadashi, Vaishnava Ekadashi. It is also observed as Vamana Jayanti in […]
Gaayathri japam manthras (28 August 2026) (For Yajur, Rig and Sama Vedis) For Yajur, Rig and Sama Vedis 1.Aachamanam .After Achamanam wear Pavithram 2,Shuklaam baradharam 3.Om bhoo 4. Mamo patha samastha duritha kshya dwara sri parameshwara preethyartham Tadeva lagnam sudhinam tadaiva, tharaa balam chandra balam thadaiva , vidhya balam daiva balam tadaiva, Sri Lakshmi pathe […]
Yajurveda Avani Avittam Procedure 2026, Yajur Vedi Upaakarma Procedure with Maha Sankalpam for 2026. Yajur Veda Avani Avittam or Yajur Vedi Upakarma is observed by Yajurvedi Brahmins in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. It is known as Jandhyala Purnima or Janeyu Purnima day in Telugu and Kannada respectively. Yagnopaveetha Dharana (changing the sacred […]
Sarveshwar Mahadev Temple, Afghanistan. Shiva Temple in Afghanistan.. Lord Shiva is worshipped in various names all over the world, and once he was worshipped by the people in the entire world, but after the emergence of religions like Islamism, Jainism, Buddhism and Christianity, Shiva worship were prevailed only in certain parts of the world. While Afghanistan […]
Spiritual Trip to Erode Angalamman Temple… Angalamman as we all know is an aspect of Ma Adhiparashakthi, and she is also considered to be a form of Kali. We can find so many temples of Ma Angalamma which are scattered throughout Tamil Nadu. Angalamman appears soft and gentle, and her consort mostly seems to be […]
Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple, Timings of Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple, Address of Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple.. Visiting and worshipping the deities in the temples is common among the people all over the world. Many people would think that if god resides in my heart, why I have to go to the temples and offer worship […]
Janmashtami 2026, September 4th is Lord Krishna’s 5138th birthday. Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami, Krishnashtami, Sri Krishna Jayanti, Ashtami Rohini in various places of India, celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. As per the Hindu Scriptures, Lord Krishna was born around midnight on Ashtami tithi in Rohini Nakshatra (Vrishabha Rashi) in Shravana Month of […]
Guru Puja on Janmashtami is an important puja to observe. Though, Sri Krishna is known as the Jagadguru, the Lord was very much obedient to his Guru, Sandeepani Muni. Hence, Guru Puja is considered very important to be performed on Sri Krishna Jayanti Pujan. Guru Puja Mantras for Janmashtami Puja Oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā cakṣur unmīlitaṁ […]
Dahi Handi (Gopalkala) is the major celebrations in Maharashtra, and Gujarat states during Sri Krishna Janmashtami festival. In 2026, Gopalkala or Dahi Handi date is September 5. It is celebrated on the next day of Janmashtami. This festival attracts thousands of enthusiastic people from all over Maharashtra to Mumbai and Pune where the celebrations reach […]
Why do Divine Avatars differ from each other? Our worshipful divine avatars differ from each other! If we take Lord Narasimha and Parasurama, though they are the two wonderful avatars of Lord Vishnu, yet, Narasimha is worshipped as powerful deity and lot of temples are also dedicated to him, whereas, only a few temples are […]
Janmashtami 2026 will be celebrated on two dates in Mathura, the birth place of Lord Krishna. While Janmashtami in Dwarkadheesh Temple will be celebrated on September 4. In temples of Vrindavan, Nandgaon and Goverdhan, also will be celebrated on September 4. Priests attribute different religious practices as the reason for difference in the date of […]
Bheemana Amavasya (Bhima Amavasya or Jyoti Bheemeswara Vrata / Pathi Sanjivani Puja) is observed on Ashada Amavasy in Karnataka. In 2026, Bheemana Amavasya date is August 12. Married women perform the vrata for better health and longer life of their husband. Women worship the divine couple, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, on this Amavasy day. […]
11 August 2026 is Sawan Shivratri (Shravana Shivaratri Pooja). Maasa Shivaratri (Monthly Shivaratri) is observed as Sawan Shivratri Poojan which is considered highly auspicious day for Shiva Pooja. Sawan Shivratri Puja Timings 2026 Sawan Shivratri Puja Timings August 2026 Sawan Shivratri Puja Muhurat – 6.42 PM to 8.55 PM, 11 August 2026 Auspicious Time for […]
Sant Janabai Punyatithi (संत जनाबाई पुण्यतिथी) is observed on Ashadh Krishna Trayodashi (आषाढ कृष्ण त्रयोदशी) according to the Hindu lunar calendar. On this tithi in 1350 CE (Shaka 1272), Sant Janabai took her samadhi (entered eternal rest) at the Mahadwar of the Vitthal Temple in Pandharpur alongside the family members of Sant Namdev. Key Details […]
Deepa Puja is an auspicious observance to perform on Ashada Amavasya day. In 2026, Deepa Puja or Diya Pooja date is August 12 in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu calendars. As per North Indian Hindu calendar Ashada Amavasya Deepa Puja is July 14. On the day of Deepa Puja, people clean and decorate their houses. […]
Namdev Maharaj Punyatithi is the death anniversary of Sant Namdev Maharaj, a staunch devotee of Lord Vithoba and propagator of Bhagawad Dharma. In 2026, Namdev Maharaj Punyatithi date is August 10. Namadeva Maharaj, one of the prominent Hindu dharma propagators in Maharashtra and western parts of India, was left his physical abode and joined the […]
Kamika Ekadashi vrat is observed in Krishna Paksh or dark half in Shravan month (July – August) as per North Indian Hindi Panchang. In 2026, Kamika Ekadashi date is August 9. It falls in Ashada month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu Panchanga. Kamika Ekadasi is one of the most important ekadasi vrata gives the […]