Lord Vinayaka is called as “Mushikasura Samhara Moorthy”, since he killed the demon Mushika. Once there lived a demon, whose name was Mushika, who was in the form of a rat, and he created lot of troubles to the whole universe, and the matter was reported to the first god Lord Vinayaka. On hearing the […]
Pancha Ganapati or Pancha Ganesh vrat is a five-day Ganapati Puja observed in December month. Pancha Ganesh vrat begins on December 21 and ends on December 25. Panchamukha Ganapati, the five-faced Ganesha is worshipped during this modern festival. A special puja or sadhana is performed on each day of Pancha Ganapati. The puja procedure or […]
Lord Balarama is also known as “DHENUKASURA SAMHARA MOORTHY”, since he killed the dreaded demon Dhenuka, who took various forms and made the Yadava Cowherds to get panic. When Dhenuka approached Balarama and challenged to fight with him, the powerful Balarama gave a big kick to him on his hands, and killed him thus by […]
Pushya Maasa or Pushya month is the tenth month in traditional Kannada calendar followed in Karnataka. In 2025-2026, Pushya Maasa begins on December 21, 2025, and ends on 18 January 2026. Same calendar is followed in Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Pushya maasa is considered as inauspicious month for some kinds of Hindu […]
Here is the calendar of Sankashti 2026 dates or Sankashta Hara Chaturthi 2026 schedule. Sankashti Chaturthi is the most auspicious vrata dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Sankashti vrat is observed on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in every Hindu month. The list also includes the list of Angarika Sankashti Chaturthi dates but there is only one Angarika Chaturthi […]
Poush mahina or Poush month is the tenth month in traditional Marathi calendar followed in Maharashtra and Goa. In 2025-2026, Poush mahina begins on December 21, 2025, and ends on 18 January 2026. Same calendar is followed in Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Poush maas is considered as inauspicious month for some kinds of […]
Poush month or Poush maas is the third month in traditional Gujarati calendar followed in Gujarat. Poush maas 2025-2026 starts on December 21, 2025, and ends on 18 January 2026. Same calendar is followed in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Poush maas is considered as inauspicious month for some kinds of Hindu rituals like […]
Is it auspicious to have Peepal tree (Bodhi) at Home? Can you please explain it? To this doubt raised by a devotee in the Satsang, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living giving clarification in his own words…. Yes, it is very good and very auspicious. Having a Bodhi tree in front of your home is […]
Raja Gururaja refers to our great Guru Sri Raghavendra Swamy, and in one famous Kannada Song, we can find the wording Raja Gururaja, which would be frequently sung by the singer! (RAJA GURURAJA NAMMA RAJA GURURAJA). Raja means King. Gururaja means King of all Gurus. In the famous spiritual book, “SRI RAGHAVENDRA VIJAYAM”, which mentions […]
Amman Sari | Offering Saree to Divine Mother… Let’s cheerfully offer Sari to our Holy mother, Ma Shakti Devi, who is also fondly called as “AMMAN”, mostly by the South Indian devotees. The Sari found in the attached picture is that of my Kula Devi, Ma Angalamman, and the Silk Sari worn by her was […]
Arudra Darshan (Arudra Darisanam) is an auspicious event celebrated in Margali Masam. Arudra Darshan, Arudra Darisanam, is a festival dedicated to the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva (Shiva Tandava). The dancing form of Shiva is known as Natarajar Swamy. In 2026, Arudra Darshan date is January 3. Arudra Darshan festival is celebrated on Thiruvathira nakshatram (Arudra […]
The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred text within Hinduism, contains many lessons on leadership that can be applied in a broader context beyond spirituality. Here are some key leadership principles inspired by the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita: Lead by Example (Self-Leadership): The Bhagavad Gita emphasizes that one must first lead themselves before leading others. A […]
Dhanurmasam Utsavalu 2025-26 in TTD Temples.. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will organise special programmes in its local temples on the occasion of Dhanurmasam from December 16, 2025, to January 14, 2026. The sacred Dhanurmasam will commence at 1:23 pm on December 16. Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Srinivasa Mangapuram At the Sri Kalyana Venkateswara […]
Andal Thiruppavai is one of the important text for Vaishnava sect of Hindus in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka. Tiruppavai is a 30-stanzas text and each stanza is referred to as ‘Pashuram’. It explains the mahatmya of Lord Vishnu in detail manner. Thiruppavai was compiled by Sri Andal, only female Alwar of 12 […]
Sadhu Subramanya Shastri Jayanthi, 17 December 2025.. The TTD under the aegis of its Hindu Religious Projects and the Annamacharya Project, will organize the 137th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Sri Sadhu Subrahmanya Sastry on December 17 at Annamacharya Kalamandiram, Tirupati. Sri Sadhu Subramanya Shastry served as the First Peishkar of Tirumala temple and translated the […]
11 Tips to Handle Criticism.. Here are the 11 Tips to Handle Criticism as said by Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji at his Satsang, Art of Living. 1. If someone criticizes you, welcome it! If there is some substance in it, take it. If the criticism is coming out of jealousy, frustration, or anger, it is […]
Amavasya, No Moon day in December 2025 is known as Margashirsha Amavasya and Poush Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendars. Amavasya December 2025 date is December 19. Amavasya, 19 December 2025 It falls in Margashirsha Month as per Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and Gujarati calendars. This Amavasya is Poush Amavasya. It falls in Margazhi Masam in […]
Thiruvathira Festival is an important celebration in Kerala. In 2026, Thiruvathira festival date is January 3, Saturday. Also known as Arudra Darisanam, this festival falls on Thiruvathira Nakshatram day in Dhanu Month of Malayalam calendar. On the same day in Tamil Nadu, Arudra Darisanam is celebrated. It is the special day for Shiva Puja. The […]
Thyagaraja Aradhana or Thyagaraya Aradhanotsavam is a tribute to saint composer Sri Tyagaraja swamy. In 2026, Thiruvaiyaru Thyagaraja Aradhana date is January 7, Wednesday. The 179th aradhana of saint composer Sri Thyagaraja Swamigal will be held between January 3 and January 7 at the saint’s Samadhi on the banks of Cauvery in Thiruvaiyaru. Actual aradhana, […]
Since our beloved Lord Ayyappa killed the powerful demoness Mahishi, who was the sister of Mahishasura, he is also called as “MAHISHI SAMHARA MOORTHY”. Similar to his brother Mahishasura, Mahishi also contained Buffalo head, and she also contained great powers. With her powers, she began to harass the Devas and the people in the earth, […]