Dharmasamrat Sri Karpatri Maharaj Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Swami Karpatri Maharaj. In 2026, Karpatri Maharaj Jayanti date is August 14. Swami Karpatri Ji Jayanti is celebrated with utmost gaiety and devotion in Uttar Pradesh and all other places of India. Swami Karpatri (1907–1982) was born in a village at Uttar Pradesh, and he […]
Always there will be a controversy in celebrating Janmashtami. Krishna Janmashtami Puja Muhurat or best time of pujan for 2026 is given here. In 2026, Sri Krishna Janmashtami Krishna Janmashtami is on September 4. As Smarta people celebrate it on the day when Ashtami starts … i.e Smarta Janmashtami. In North India, it is celebrated […]
How is Krishna the greatest scientist? Because He knows everything. Science means to know the thing correctly. A scientist is one who knows a subject matter thoroughly. Krishna knows everything. If I say that heat is the energy of Krishna, you cannot deny it, because it is not your energy. In your body there is […]
Meaning of Lord Krishna’s Vishwaroopa: Why Vishwaroopa is depicted as a person with so many heads & hands? Vishwaroopa means to see God in everything. Vishwa means the whole universe, and roopa here means the Universal form; seeing the whole universe as the form of one divinity is what it means, but the artist has shown it differently. Do […]
Haryali Teej is celebrated in Shravan month with lot of gusto in Banke Bihariji temple, Vrindavan. In 2026, Haryali Teej date is August 15. In the evening of Haryali Amavasya Teej Lord Bihariji is taken out of Sanctum Sanctorum for very auspicious Jhoolan Yatra. Many special pujas and rituals are done to please Lord Bihariji […]
Haryali Teej is celebrated in Shravan month with lot of gusto in North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and many other places. In 2026, Hariyali Teej date is August 14. In the evening of Haryali Amavasya Teej Lord Bihariji is taken out of Sanctum Sanctorum for very auspicious Jhoolan Yatra. Many special […]
The following story illustrates how the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, although seemingly an ordinary sound, is not the same as other sounds. Out of His love for us, God manifests Himself as His holy name. The Padma Purana declares: abhinnatvam nama naminoh “There is no difference between the name of God and God Himself.” So the […]
Santan Saptami vrat is an auspicious puja dedicated to Kuldevi or devta. In 2026, Santan Saptami vrat date is September 18. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Saptami in Bhadrapad Month (September). It is an important vrat for those who are not blesses with children and want to get children. It is also performed by […]
“Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya” sloka from Bhagvad Gita tells us Lord himself manifests to demolish the evil from the world whenever there is decline of righteousness and rise of evil… The sloka beautifully explains the purpose of each incarnation of Lord Vishnu in a wider manner. YADA YADA HI DHARMASYA GLANIRBHAVATI BHARATA ABHYUTTANAM ADHARMASYA TADAATMANAAM […]
Guga Navami, Goga Navmi is observed on Navami day in Bhadrapad maas, the next day of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. In 2026, Guga Navami date is September 5. This festival is dedicated to the Serpent God ‘Guga’. It is celebrated in North Indian states, especially Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Guga Navami puja is observed […]
Dadhichi Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Dadhichi Maharshi. Dadichi still remains the greatest example for sacrifice. When Lord Indra asked him to sacrifice his bones to make a weapon which could kill Vrutasur, Dadichi readily agreed without even thinking for a moment. Dadhichi Jayanti falls on the Ashtami of Bhadrapada Masa every year. It is […]
Polala Amavasya (Poleramma Vratham, Polamba Vratam) is an important vratham dedicated to Goddess Poleramma. It is observed on Shravana Amavasya, No Moon day in Shravana masam in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. In 2026, Polala Amavasya date is September 11. Married women observe Polala Amavasya vratam for better health and longer life of their children. Goddess […]
Ramdev Pir Navratri is celebrated in Bhadrapada Month as per Hindi calendars. In 2026, Ramdev Pir Navratri begins on September 12 and ends on September 20. Ramdev Pir (Baba Ramdev / Ramdevji / Ramdeo Pir / Ramsha Pir) (1352–1385 AD; V.S. 1409–1442) is a Hindu folk deity of Rajasthan, India. He was a fourteenth-century ruler, […]
Mukta bharan Saptami or Amukthabharan Sapthami is observed on Shukla Paksha Saptami or the seventh day during the second half of Bhadra month. In 2026, Muktabharan Saptami date is September 17. Muktha Bharan Saptami is mainly observed in North Indian states – Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. In some North Indian regions, […]
Pithori Amavasya or Pitori Amavas is the festival observed on the Amavasya (No Moon day) during Bhadrapad month or Bhadra month. In 2026, Pithori Amavasya date is September 10. As per Marati Calendar, Pithori Amavasya, also celebrated as Pola, falls on Amavasya in the Sravan month. Pithori Amavasya is an observance performed by married woman […]
15 August 2026 is the 80th Indian Independence Day (Svatantra Divas). Independence was the dream of crores of freedom fighters who had struggled several hundred years to achieve it. They had the success finally in 1947 on August 15. The British rule in India was concluded on this day. Independence day of 2026 is a […]
Bail Pola or Pola, is a cattle festival celebrated in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & some other regions in North India. In 2026, Bail Pola date is September 10. Bail Pola is celebrated on Pithori Amavasya or Amavasya in Shravan month (August – September). Vrushabha Puja or bullock worship is the main ritual […]
Independence Day 2026… First of all, I wish the readers of Hindupad a ‘very happy Independence Day (15.08.2026’, since Independence Day must also be celebrated similar to other festivals. At this glorious day, we should keep remembering about the patriotic freedom fighters who have shed their priceless blood for our nation’s freedom. At this Independence […]
Gogaji Fair or Gogaji Mela or Goga Navami Mela is one of the annual fairs held in Rajasthan. This Mela is held at Goga Medi in Ganganagar district. Gogaji Mela is celebrated from Goga Navami to the Ekadashi day in Bhadrapada month (August – September) as per North Indian calendar. Gogaji Mela 2026 starts on […]
Ganesh immersion, Ganesh Visarjan 2026 dates. Ganapati Nimajjanam (Vianayaka Visarjan) is the culmination day of 12-day Ganesh Chaturthi or Ganapati Navaratri celebrations. Usually, Ganesh immersion is held on Anant Chaturdashi day. In 2026, Ganesh Chaturthi Ganpati Navratri begins on September 14 and ends on September 25. Genrally Ganesh nimajjan is performed on the 3rd, 5th, […]