Rishi Panchami vrat (Rushi Panchami), is observed on the next day after Ganesh Chaturthi in Shukla Paksha during Bhadrapada month (September). In 2026, Rishi Panchami date is September 15. In fact, Rishi Panchami is not a festival, but a vrata or puja to be performed by women. Rishi Panchami puja is mainly dedicated to Saptarshis […]
Radhashtami, Sri Radha Ashtami festival celebrated the birthday of Radha. In 2026, Radha Ashtami date is September 19. Radha Ashtami is observed on Astami thithi in Shukla Paksh during Bhadrapad month (August – September). Radha Rani was born as the daughter of Raja Vrishabhano and the Rani Kirati. Radha Rani aws older to Lord Sri Krishna. […]
Uma Maheshwara Puja (Uma Maheshwari Vrata) is a highly meritorious vrata dedicated to the divine couple – Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. In 2026, Uma Maheshwara Puja date is September 26. Uma Maheshwara Puja is mainly observed on Bhadrapada Purnima, the Full Moon day in Bhadrapada Month in Hindu calendar. According to Tamil beliefs, Uma […]
Nandotsav (Nanda Mahotsav / Maha Nandotsav) is a festival celebrated on the next day of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. In 2026, Nandotsav (Nanda Mahotsav) date is September 5. It is said that on this day all the villagers of Braj (Vraj) visited Nanda’s house to have darshan of baby Sri Krishna. All Munis and maharshis bestowed […]
Sri Krishna Avatara is one of the Avatara of Lord Vishnu. The story of Krishna Avatara is also mentioned in Padma Purana. Once, goddess Parvati expressed her desire to know about all the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Continuing with the various incarnations of Lord Vishnu, Lord Mahadeva told Parvati — Vasudev was the descendant of Yadu. His father was […]
Srila Prabhuapada Jayanti 2026, Prabhupada Avirbhava Mahotsava (Birth Anniversary of Srila Prabhupada Swamy)…. Srila Prabhuapada Avirbhava Mahotsava is the Birth Anniversary of Srila Prabhupada Swamy. Srila Prabhupada Swamy is the founder of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness), commonly known as Hare Krishna Movement. In 2026, September 5. Srila Prabhuapada Avirbhava Mahotsava is observed on […]
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 […]