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 […]
When observed across the entire four-month span of Chaturmasya, the Swastika Vrata transforms from a simple daily prayer into a marathon of spiritual endurance. Spanning roughly 120 days—from the moment Lord Vishnu enters his cosmic slumber on Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi (Devshayani) until he awakens on Kartika Shukla Ekadashi (Prabodhini)—this vow demands unbroken consistency. Here is […]
The Bhadrakali Vrata observed on Kartik Shukla Pratipada is a sacred Hindu fasting and worship day dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, an auspicious and fierce manifestation of Shakti (Parvati). “Kartik Shukla Pratipada” refers to the first day of the waxing moon (bright fortnight) in the Hindu lunar month of Kartik. This day falls immediately after Amavasya […]
When people ask about a major vow during Kartik Maas, they are almost always referring to Bhishma Panchak (often colloquially called Bhishma Vrata), rather than a vow dedicated to the Pandava prince Bhima. While Bhima Vrata (Bhima Dwadashi) occurs in the month of Magha, the final five days of Kartik are globally celebrated in the […]
Initiating a Dwadash Maas Raksha Vrata (a 12-month protection vow) specifically on Kartik Purnima is one of the most powerful spiritual undertakings in the Puranic tradition. While “Dwadash Maas Raksha Vrat” is a structural framework rather than a single mythological story, classical compendiums like Hemadri’s Chaturvarga Chintamani and the Bhavishya Purana position Kartik Purnima as […]
The Kartik Maas Sankashti Vrat Katha honors Lord Ganesha’s form as Vakratunda and celebrates his power to remove obstacles and grant blessings. This vrat, observed on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of the Kartik month, is believed to bring great spiritual benefits including relief from troubles, fulfillment of desires, and enhanced prosperity. In 2025, Vakratunda Sankashti […]
‘Trilochana Gauri Vratam’ is a vrata dedicated to Goddess Gauri. It is observed in Karthika Masam as per Hindu calendar. In 2025, Trilochana Gauri Vratham date is October 24. It is also celebrated as Vishnu Tritiya Vratham. This Vrata falls on the third day of bright half of Kartik Month (Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Kartika […]
Linga Daana Nomu is a vrat of donating Shiva Lingams. It is observed in Karthika Masam as per Telugu calendar. In 2025, Karthika Masam begins on October 22 and ends on November 20. There is a special song dedicated to this vratham which is sung daily during Karthika Masam. And on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in […]
Dampatya Ashtami vrat is observed on eighth day in dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) of Kartik Month in North Indian Hindi calendars. In 2025, Dampatya Ashtami vrat date is October 13. It coincides with Krishna Paksha Ashtami of Ashwin Month as per Marathi, Telugu, Kannada & Gujarati calendars. The main purpose of Dampatya Ashtami vrat is […]
Goshtashtami is an auspicious vrata observed in Kartik Month and is dedicated to Gomata. In 2025, Goshtashtami Vrata date is October 30. It falls on Shukla Paksha Ashtami in Kartika Masam in Hindu calendar. According to a legend, Nanda Maharaj sent his kids Krishna and Balarama to herd the cows for the first time on […]
Kartika Somavara Vratam is one of the pujas to observe on Mondays in Karthik month. In 2025, Kartik Somvar Vrata auspicious days are – October 13, October 20, October 27 and November 3 as per North Indian Hindi calendars. As per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars, the dates of Kartika Somavara Vratham in 2025 […]
Surya Shashti is the festival dedicated to Surya Bhagawan (Sun God). In 2025, Surya Shashti date is October 27. Surya Sashti is celebrated on the sixth day in Shukla Paksha during Kartik Month. Though Shukla Paksha Sashti and Saptami are dedicated to Sun God, Kartik Shukla Sashti is more auspicious to worship Surya Bhagawan. Ratha […]
Tulsi Vrat Udyapan (Tulasi Vratha Udyapanam) is observed on Kartik Purnima (Karthika Pournami). In 2024, Tulsi Vrat Udyapan date is November 15. Tulsi puja is performed by married women for wellbeing of their husbands and for marital bliss. Unmarried girls perform Tulsi pooja to get good husbands. Tulsi Vivah puja 2024 dates are – 12 […]
Sodari Tritiya is observed on the following day of Bhatru Dwitiya in Karthik Month. In 2024, Sodari Tritiya date is November 4. It falls on third day of bright half of Kartik Month (Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Kartik Month). On Bhatru Dwitiya day, sisters offer meals with special recipes to brothers. It is believed on […]
Karthika masam or Kartik month is the most auspicious month amongst all 12 Hindu months. According to Hindus, pujas, rituals, other auspicious and prosperous celebrations during Kartik month give them great pleasure and happiness in life because this is the most favorite month for both of the Supreme Gods Lord Vishnu and Shiva. They believe that praying […]
Rajyapti Dashami Vrat is an auspicious yet a rarely observed Vrata. It is observed in Kartik Month of Hindu Calendar. Rajyapti Dashami Vrat begins on Shukla Paksha Dashami in Kartik Maas. In the form of ten Gods, Lord Vishnu is worshipped in this vrata. For this Vrata, Gold or silver made Vishnu idol is offered […]
Rudra Lakshavarti Vrat is observed in any of these months – Vaishakh Month, Shravan Month, Kartik Month or Magh Month. This Vrata is dedicated to Lord Shiva. One lakh diyas are lighted in front of Shivling. The wicks of these diyas are dipped in cow ghee and the diyas are filled with the ghee. Rudra […]
Agni Shashti is a vrata observed in Kartik Month. In 2020, Agni Shashti date is November 20. As the name suggests this vrata is dedicated to Agni Bhagavan. It falls on Shashti in Shukla Paksha in Karthika Masam as per Hindu calendar. This vrata is not popularly observed in this modern times but had great […]
Rudra Vrata is an auspicious vrata yet a rare vrata. This Vrata is observed in Jyeshta Month of Hindu Calendar. Rudra Vrat falls on Ashtami and Chaturdashi of both Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha of Jyeshta Maas. Shri Rudra Devta (Lord Shiva) is worshipped during this Vrata. Fasting is an important aspect of Rudra Vrata. […]
Lakshavarti Vrat is an auspicious austerity to start in any of these three months – Vaishakh Maas, Kartik Maas or Magh Maas. Vaishakh Maas is considered highly auspicious and meritorious to begin this Vrata. Lakshavarti Vrat is performed from Purnima day for three months. If anyone begins this Vrata in Vaishakh Purnima, then it ends […]