Chollangi Amavasya is observed on Pushya Masa Amavasya, the No Moon day in Pushya masam, in Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Chollangi Amavasya date is January 18. Chollangi is a holy place where the River Godavari flows into the sea, the Bay of Bengal (Bangala Khatham in Telugu). It lies on one of the seven mouths […]
Pushya Masam Festivals
Kanuma 2026 | Kanuma Festival during Sankranthi in Andhra Pradesh
Kanuma festival is the third day of four-day Sankranthi festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana. In 2026, Kanuma date is January 15. Govardhana Puja or Go puja (worship of cows) is the major ritual during Kanuma. It is believed that Lord Sri Krishna was lifted the Govardhana parvatham (Mount Govardhan) to save the farmers […]
Thyagaraja Aradhana 2026 | 179th Thyagaraya Aradhanotsavam
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, […]
Mukkoti Ekadashi 2012, Mukkoti Ekadasi Vratam in Andhra Pradesh
Mukkoti Ekadashi, also known as Vaikunta Ekadasi, is observed on Dhanurmasa Ekadashi or the 11th day of Dhanurmasam. Mukkoti Ekadashi 2012 date is January 5 and December 23/24. This festival is celebrated with lot of fervor at Vishnu temples in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. In 2012 on January 5th, this famous Ekadashi vratam falls on […]