Girivalam is a ritualistic procedure of Giri Pradakshina, circumambulation of a sacred place. Usually, the term ‘Girivalam’ is pointed at Thiruvannamalai Giri Pradakshinam. Thiruvannamalai has the popular Shiva Temple, Arunachaleshwarar Kovil. Thiruvannamalai Girivalam begins in 2026 with Margazhi Pournami (Pushya Pournami – Velthuvavu in Dhanu Masam) on January 3, 2026. Margazhi Pournami – 2-3 January […]
Purnima in January 2026 is Poush Purnima (Full Moon in Poush month) in Hindu calendar. Purnima January 2026 date is – January 3. Poush Purnima is also known as Shakambari Purnima or Shakambari Jayanti. Magh Snan begins on Poush Pournima day in North India. Pushyabhishek Yatra is one of the popular rituals performed on this […]
Purnima is the Full Moon day in Hindu Astrology. Also known as Pournami, Puranmashi, Poonam, Veluthu Vavu, Hunnime, Purnima falls on the fifteenth day in Shukla Paksha in a month of Hindu calendar. Purnima day is known for its spiritual importance and significance. In 2025, there are 12 Purnima days. Many special pujas are performed […]
Shakambari Purnima is an auspicious day dedicated to Goddess Shakambari, an incarnation of Ishwari (Goddess Shakti), consort of Lord Shiva. She is often called as the ‘Bearer of the Greens’. In 2026, Shakambari Purnima date is January 3. Shakambari Purnima marks the end or conclusion of Shakambari Navratri. In 2026, Shakambari Navratri begins on Puash […]
Paush Purnima is the Full Moon day in Paush Month as per Hindu calendar. In 2026, Paush Purnima date is January 3. Paush Purnima is also known as Shakambari Purnima. It marks the end of Shakambari Navratri. It is also celebrated as Shakambari Jayanti. Paush Purnima is also celebrated as Pushyabhishek Yatra in Sri Krishna […]