Bada Ekadashi is an auspicious day observed in Puri Jagannath Temple. In 2026, Bada Ekadashi date is November 21. It falls in Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Kartik Month as per Odisha calendar. This Ekadashi is also known as Hari Utthapana Ekadashi, Prabodhini Ekadashi, Haribodhini Ekadashi, Devutthana Ekadashi, Garuda Ekadashi, Yogini Ekadashi, Tulsi Ekadashi, Kartik Ekadashi, etc.. […]
Bhishma Panchak 2026 | Bheeshma Panchaka Vratam during Kartik Month
Bhishma Panchak Vrat, also known as bheeshma panchakam, is a 5-day vow or observance dedicated to Bhishma. In 2026, Bhishma Panchak vrat starts on November 20 and ends on November 24. Usually, it begins on Utthana Ekadasi or Prabhodini and ends on Kartik Purnima day. During these five festive days in Kartik month, devotees worship Lord […]
Vasubaras 2026 | Vasu Baaras during Diwali in Maharashtra
Vasubaras or Vasu Baaras marks the beginning of Diwali festival in Maharashtra. In 2026, Vasubaras date is November 5. It is celebrated as Vaag Baaras in Gujarat. This festival is celebrated in honor of cows. The thithi to celebrate Vasubaras is Krishna Paksha Dwadashi in Ashwin month. This day is also known as Govatsa Dwadasi […]
Kalasha Sthapana Time in Navratri 2026 | Best Muhurat for Navratri Ghatasthapana 2026 – 11 October
Kalasha Sthapana time in Navratri 2026, 11 October, Best muhurat for Navratri Ghatasthapana 2026. Navratri Ghatasthapana Muhurat on 11 October 2026. Chogadiya, Gulikai Kalam, Amrit Kalam, Abhijit Lagnam, etc. Kalasha Sthapana or Ghatasthapana is invoking Goddess Durga for Navratri puja. For this, devotees should follow the best muhurat or auspicious time. Chaitra Navratri begins on […]
Labh Pancham 2026 | Laakheni Panchami | Saubhagya Panchami
Labh Pancham (Laakheni Panchami, Saubhagya Panchami) is the final day of Diwali festival. In 2026, Labh Pancham date is November 14. It is observed on Panchami, fifth day during Kartik month. Labh Pancham is considered as an auspicious day to perform or start business activities. On this day, businessmen open their accounts after performing Lakshmi […]
Kalika Purana | Stories in Kalika Purana | Significance
The Kalika Purana is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, a genre of ancient Indian texts that contain mythological, religious, and historical narratives. It is primarily dedicated to the goddess Kali, a fierce and powerful form of the Divine Mother in Hinduism. The Kalika Purana focuses on the worship, legends, and rituals associated with Goddess Kali. […]
Kartik Snan 2026 dates | Karthika Snanam, ritual bath in Kartik Month
Kartik Snan or Karthika Snanam is an auspicious bath ritual observed in holy rivers during Kartik month. In 2026, Kartik Snan dates – starts on October 26 and ends on November 24 in North Indian Hindi calendars. As per Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada calendars, Kartik Snan 2026 begins on November 10 and ends on December […]
Tulsi Vivah 2026 | Tulsi Shaligram Puja during Kartik Month
Tulsi Vivah is an auspicious ritual observed in Kartik month. In 2025, Tulsi Vivah date on Chilku Dwadashi is – November 21. Tulsi Vivah on Prabodini Ekadashi is observed on 20 November, Ksheerabdi Dwadashi on November 21 and Tulsi Vivah on Kartik Purnima is observed on November 24. Generally, Tulsi Vivah is observed on Chilku […]
Kojagari Lakshmi Puja Muhurat 2026 | Time for Nishita Kaala Lakshmi Pujan, Pradosh Kaala Lakshmi Pujan
Here are the auspicious timings for Kojagari Lakshmi Puja 2026 on October 25. The best muhurat for any Lakshmi Pujan is Nishita Kaala (midnight). As Kojagari mainly associated with Jagran (Vigil), Nishita Kaala Lakshmi Pujan is even more meritorious and considered very important. Special Auspicious Timings on Sharad Purnima, 25 October 2026 Amrita Kalam: 5.05 […]
Ashwayuja Masam 2026 in Telugu calendar
Ashwayuja masam, Ashwayuja month, is 7th month in Telugu Panchangam of Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Ashwayuja masam starts on October 11 and ends on November 9. Durga Saran Navaratri, Aswayuja Purnima, and Deepavali are the important festivals in Aswayuja masam in Telugu calendar. Telugu Ashwayuja masam starts with Sharada Navaratri Kalasha Sthapana and ends with […]
Kedara Gauri Vratham 2026 | Kedareshwara Gowri Vratham
Kedara Gauri Vrata or Kedareshwara Gowri Vratham is an observance to perform on Deepavali Amavasya. Usually, on the day of Kedara Vratam, married women or married couple worships Kedareshwara, Lord Shiva. Kedareshwara is another name of Lord Shiva. In 2026, Deepavali Amavasya date is November 8. In some places, Kedara Gauri Vratam is observed from […]
Vana Durga | Vandurga Mantram | Vanadurga Sadhana |
“Vana Durga” or “Vanadurga” is a manifestation of the Hindu goddess Durga, who is revered as the Divine Mother and the embodiment of divine feminine power. The term “Vana Durga” is often associated with Durga’s role as a protector of forests, wilderness, and natural landscapes. Here are some key aspects and associations related to Vana […]
Maharshi Valmiki Jayanthi 2026
Valmiki Jayanti (Maharshi Valmeeki Jayanthi) is observed on Ashwin Purnima, Full Moon day in Ashwin month. In 2026, Valmiki Jayanti date is October 26. Valmiki is the ‘Adikavi – which means the first divine poet. Shri Valmiki is the author of the great epic Ramayana. Valmiki is the creator of Sloka (verse from) in which […]
Ahoi Ashtami 2026 | Ahoi Mata Puja on Ashtami in Kartik Month
Ahoi Ashtami is observed on the eighth day in Kartik month in North India. Ahoi Ashtami 2026 date is November 1 in India. This vrata is observed by mothers for the wellbeing of their children. Ahoi Ashtami is very similar to Karva Chauth fast observed on Kartik Chaturthi. Ahoi Ashtami puja procedure and rituals of […]
Atla Tadde 2026 | Atla Thadde Gowri Vratam in Andhra Pradesh
Atla Tadde, a regional festival of Andhra Pradesh, is observed on the third day after Ashwayuja Pournami, Ashwayuja Ashukla Thadiya. In 2026, Atla Thadde date is October 28. This festival is a Telugu equivalent of Karva Chauth, a prominent festival of North India. This vratam is mainly performed by married women for their marital bliss […]
Karthika Somavar Vrata 2026 | Auspicious Mondays in Kartik Month
Kartika Somavara Vratam is one of the pujas to observe on Mondays in Karthik month. In 2026, Kartik Somvar Vrata auspicious days are – November 2, November 9, November 16 and November 23 as per North Indian Hindi calendars. As per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars, the dates of Kartika Somavara Vratham in 2026 […]
Goshtashtami
Goshtashtami is an auspicious vrata observed in Kartik Month and is dedicated to Gomata. In 2026, Goshtashtami Vrata date is November 17. It falls on Shukla Paksha Ashtami in Kartika Masam in Hindu calendar. According to a legend, Nanda Maharaj sent his kids Krishna and Balarama to herd the cows for the first time on […]
Significance of Yagnas, Homams
Yajna also known as Homam would be done during the performance of rituals, by sitting in front of the sacrificial fire, by chanting the divine Mantras, in order to sanctify the Vedic gods and goddesses. The term Yajna was mentioned in the Vedas and also in the Puranas. Yagna includes offering of oblations to the […]
Sharat Purnima Maha Raas, Lord Krishna played Raaslila with Gopis on Sharad Poornima
Sharad Purnima is not only meant for Lakshmi Puja, Kaumudi Puja, and Gajalakshmi puja, it is also associated with Lord Sri Krishna Raaslila. Sharat Purnima is an auspicious day on which Lord Sri Krishna played Maha Raas and Raaslila with Gopis of Vrundavan. To commemorate the divine dance of Krishna, in Gujarat and some other […]
Dhanvantari Jayanti 2026
Dhanvantari Jayanthi (Dhanvanthari Jayanti or Dhanwantari Jayanti), birthday of Lord Dhanvanthari, is observed on the third day during Diwali festival. In 2026, Dhanvantari Jayanti date is November 7. It is also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanwantari Triodasi or Dhanteras. On the day of Dhan teras people worship Goddess Mahalaxmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, […]