Banashankari Navratri is a nine-day Navratra festival celebrated in Paush Month as per Kannada calendar (Pushya maasa). In 2025-2026, Banashankari Navratri dates are – December 28 to 3 January 2026. Banashankari Navratri is celebrated with great fervor at Banashankari Amma Temple of Cholachagudd near Badami, in Bagalkot district of Karnataka. The 9-day festival begins on […]
Banada Ashtami
Banadashtami 2022 | Banada Ashtami the beginning day of Banashankari Navratri in Badami Temple
Banadashtami marks the beginning of Banashankari Navratri at Badami Temple, Karnataka’s Bagalkot district. In 2022, Banadashtami date is December 30. Banashankari Navratri is celebrated till January 6, 2023. Goddess Banashankari is a manifestation of Shakti, the Mother Goddess is worshipped during the festival. It falls on eighth day in Pousha Maasa in Kannada calendar. Also […]
Shakambari Purnima, Paush Poornima dedicated to Goddess Shakambari
Shakambari Purnima is observed on Paush Purnima, the Full Moon day in Poush month. In 2023, Shakambari Purnima date is January 6. It is mainly observed in states like Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka where Paush Navratri or Shakambari Navaratri is celebrated. At Badami Banashankari Temple in Karnataka, Nagewadi, Maharashtra, Kumbhoj near Satara, […]