जनेऊ क्यों पहनते हैं:– ब्राह्मणो ब्रह्मवर्चसी जायताम।। अर्थात:– ब्राह्मण ब्रह्म (ईश्वर) तेज से युक्त हो। ॐ यज्ञोपवीतं परमं पवित्रं, प्रजापतेयर्त्सहजं पुरस्तात्। आयुष्यमग्र्यं प्रतिमुञ्च शुभ्रं, यज्ञोपवीतं बलमस्तु तेजः॥ अर्थात:– जनेऊ को उपवीत, यज्ञसूत्र, व्रतबन्ध, बलबन्ध, मोनीबन्ध और ब्रह्मसूत्र भी कहते हैं। जनेऊ धारण करने की परम्परा बहुत ही प्राचीन है। वेदों में जनेऊ धारण करने की […]
Ganga Saptami 2026 Ganga Saptami 2026 date, when is Ganga Saptami in 2026. The date of Ganga Saptami in 2026.. Ganga Saptami or Ganga Jayanti, also known as Jahnu Saptami, is an auspicious day to worship Goddess Ganga (River Ganga). In 2026, Ganga Saptami or Ganga Jayanti date is April 23. It is celebrated on […]
Chandanotsavam or Nijarupa Darsanam is an important ritual celebrated in Simhachalam Temple on Akshaya Trutiya day. In 2026, Chandanotsavam date is April 20. During the ritual of Chandanotsavam, Lord Sri Narasimhaswamy appears with his actual shape which is called Nijaroopam. On normal days Simhachalam Narasimha swamy appears with four layers of chandanam (sandalwood paste). The […]
Basava Jayanti (Basaveshwara Jayanthi) is the birth anniversary of Basavanna, the founding saint of the Lingayat sect in Karnataka and some parts of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. In 2026, Basava Jayanti date is April 20. It falls on Akshaya Tritiya, Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Vaishakha Masam. Basava Jayanti is celebrated with utmost gaiety in Karnataka. […]
Vaishakha masam or Vaishakh month is the second month in traditional Hindu Telugu calendar followed in Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Vaishakha Masam starts on April 18 and ends on May 16. The similar calendar is followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat. Vaisakha masam is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is also known as Madhava Masam […]
Ravana was a learned Brahman and rushed to protect his sister, whereas Rama caused misery to his parents, unfairly defeated Bali, was a football of other people’s opinions, and threw his wife out. Why do we consider Rama as good and Ravana as evil? To the above doubt raised by a devotee in his Satsang, […]
Sita’s Agni Pravesha – Why Lord Sri Rama sent Sita to exile even though he knew fully well that Sita was very pure? Sri Rama sent Devi Sita to exile just by listening to the false gossip of a washer man. Not only this, he also made her prove her purity by walking through fire. […]
Bhadrachalam Temple Story, Sthala Puranam of Bhadrachalam Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple…. This is the story of “Rama” which was told by Sri Valmiki in the Era of the Tretayuga. The city of “Ayodhya” was the capital of Kosala. On the order of Dasaratha the king of Kosala. Sri Rama, along with Seetha and Lakshmana went […]
What is the significance or spiritual importance of Vaishakha Masam which is also known as Vaisakh month? Vaishakh mahina is the favorite month for Lord Vishnu. It is the second month in traditional lunar calendars followed in North Indian states, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. In Gujarati calendars, it is the seventh month. According to Sage […]
Vaishakh mahina or Vaishakh Month is the second month in traditional Hindu Marathi calendar followed in Maharashtra and Goa. In 2026, Vaishakh mahina starts on April 18 and ends on May 16 in Marathi Panchang. The similar calendar is followed in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, and Karnataka. Vaishakh Mahina is an auspicious month and favorite […]
Chardham Yatra or Char Dham temple tour is the most holy pilgrimage tour to four prominent abodes in Hinduism. In 2026, in fact every year, Chardham Yatra opening dates occur during Akshaya Tritiya. In 2026, Yamunotri temple opening date is April 19. Gangotri will also open on April 19. Usually, Kedarnath temple opening date is decided […]
Vaishakha masa or Vaishakh month is the second month in traditional Hindu Kannada calendar followed in Karnataka. In 2026, Vaishakha masa starts on April 18 and ends on May 16. The similar calendar is followed in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Gujarat. Vaisakhamasa is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is also known as Madhava Masam […]
Vaishakh maas or Vaishakh Month is the seventh month in traditional Hindu Gujarati calendar followed in Gujarat. In 2026, Vaishakh maas starts on April 18 and ends on May 16 in Gujarati Panchang. The similar calendar is followed in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. Vaishakh Maas is an auspicious month and favorite month for […]
Ramayana in Brief, Summary of Ramayana, Short description of Ramayana story. 1.1 THE BIRTH OF RAMA Ayodhya was a magnificent city on the banks of the river Sarayu in Kosala Country. The people of the city lived a happy and contented life as they were ruled by a wonderful king called Dasharatha. He cared for […]
Miracles of Venkateshwara Swamy.. Though I have written few articles about the significance of Lord Venkateswara, yet, I have not written an exclusive article mentioning about his miracles, and hence now I am writing this article mentioning about only some of the miracles performed by him in the lives of his devotees. If I began […]
Ahilyabai Holkar Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar, the hereditary noble queen of the Maratha Empire, in early-modern India. Ahilya Bai Holkar (31 May 1725 – 13 August 1795) established Maheshwar (in Madhya Pradesh) as the seat of Holkar Dynasty. 31 May 2026 is Ahilyabai Holkar Jayanti, date-wise, as per Gregorian Calendar. […]
Chinnamasta Jayanti (Chhinnamasta Jayanthi) is the birth anniversary or first appearance day of Goddess Chinnamasta. In 2026, Chinnamasta Devi Jayanti date is April 29. Chinnamasta, also popular as Prachanda Chandika, is one of the Dasamahavidyas (Mahavidyas), ten Tantric goddesses and ferocious aspect of Shakti or Devi. Chinnamasta Jayanti is observed on Vaishakh Shukla Trayodasi, 13th […]
Varaha Jayanti is the birthday or Appearance day of Varaha Avatar. In 2026, Varaha Jayanti date is September 13. Lord Varaha Swamy is the boar incarnation of Sri Maha Vishnu. Varaha is the third avatara of Vishnu. Varaha Swamy – the protector of the Earth Varaha swamy is represented with the head of boar and […]
Vashishta Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Maharshi Vashishta. In 2026, Vashishta Jayanti date is April 25. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Navami in Vaishakh Month as per Hindu calendar. Vashistha is a revered Vedic sage in Hinduism. He is one of the Saptarishis (seven great Rishis) of Sanatana Dharma. Vashistha is credited as […]
Narasimha Jayanti or Narsimha Jayanthi is observed on the fourteenth day in the bright fortnight of Vaishakha month (Vaisakha Shukla Chaturdasi). In 2026, Narasimha Jayanti date is April 30. Smarta Narasimha Jayanti – 30 April 2026 Madhva Narasimha Jayanti – 30 April 2026 Vaishnava Narasimha Jayanti – 30 April 2026 This festival is celebrated with […]