The Lakshminarayan Vrat is a sacred Hindu observance dedicated to the divine couple, Goddess Lakshmi (the goddess of wealth and prosperity) and Lord Narayana (Vishnu, the preserver). Unlike the Dharmaprapti Vrat, which has a strict one-month window, the Lakshminarayan Vrat is often observed dynamically throughout the year depending on the specific Puranic or regional tradition. […]
Shravana Masam puja or pooja procedure in Sawan month is very different yet auspicious than other months in Hinduism. As we know the importance and significance of Shravan month, Shravana masa Shukla Paksha is highly auspicious fortnight. In 2025, Shukla Paksha in Shravan Month begins on July 25 and ends on August 9 with Shravan […]
As the Shravan maas vrat is the most auspicious vrata to observe. Shravan maas is the best time to worship, praise, please Lord Vishnu and as well as Lord Shiva. Pujas and other procedures of pleasing God in Shravan month work better than any other month. To observe the Shravan maas vrat, there is no […]
30 July 2025 is Supodan Varna Shashthi (Supaudan Shiva Poojan). It is observed on Sashti in bright half in Shravan month. Supoudana Varna Shashti is observed on the following day of Nag Panchami. Supodan Vrata is dedicated to worship Lord Shiva. During the Supoudan Puja, Lord Shiva puja is performed with Shodashopachars (16 types of pujas and rituals) […]
Maharshi Charaka Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Sage Charaka, one of the principal contributors of Ayurveda. In 2024, Maharshi Charaka Jayanti date is August 9. Maharshi Charaka Jayanti is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Panchami in Shravan Month in Hindu Calendar. Rishi Charaka (3rd century BC) was one of the great physician and inventor of […]
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 […]
Neela Jyeshta Vrat is an auspicious Vrata observed in Shravan Month. Especially, it falls on Ashtami day which coincides with Sunday. And if it falls on Jyeshta Nakshatra then it is considered highly auspicious and meritorious. Neela Jyeshta Vrat is dedicated to Surya Bhagavan. Surya Puja is performed on this day and special Naivedyam is […]
Shravan Shanivar is dedicated to Lord Hanuman Puja. This vrat is also known as Ashwattha Maruti Poojan in Maharashtra and some parts of Gujarat. Ashwattha Maruti Poojan 2024 dates are – August 10, August 17, August 24 and August 31. Usually Shanivar or Saturday is dedicated to Hanuman Puja and in Shravan month Lord Hanuman […]
Asha Dashami Vrat is a vrat dedicated to Goddess Asha Devi (Parvati Devi). In 2022, Ashada Dashami Vrat date is August 7. It falls on Shravana Shukla Dashami, the tenth day of bright fortnight in Shravan Month. ‘Asha’ means desire. Those who perform this Vrata will be blessed by the Goddess to get their desires […]
Dhanavapti Vrata is an auspicious vrata which is performed during Shravan Month and Bhadrapada Month as per Hindu calendar. It begins on the first day after Shravan Purnima and ends on Dwadashi before Bhadrapada Purnima. In 2021, Dhanavapti Vrata begins on August 23 and ends on September 17. Dhanavapti Vrata begins on Bhadrapada Krishna Pratipada […]
Bilva Laksha Vrat (Laksha Bilva Vratham) is observed in any of these months – Vaishakh Month, Shravan Month, Kartik Month or Magh Month. This Vrat is performed by men or women. One lakh or one crore diyas are lighted in front of Shivling. The Bilva wicks of these diyas are dipped in cow ghee and […]
Ayudh Vrat is observed from Shravan Maas for four months (Shravan Maas, Bhadrapad Maas, Ashwin Maas and Kartik Maas). In 2020, Ayudh Vrat begins on July 21 and ends on December 14. In this Vrata, Lord Vishnu’s four weapons (Ayudha) namely Shankh, Chakra, Gada and Padma are worshipped. These four weapons signify Vasudeva, Sankarshana, Pradyumna […]
Dashaphal Vrat is observed in Shravan Month as per Hindu Calendar. In 2020, Dashaphal Vrat date is July 27. Dashaphal Vrat is a 10-year long Vrata dedicated to Lord Krishna. A sacred Kankana of 10-threads is kept at Lord Krishna and is worn on wrist while doing Puja. Special pujas are offered to Krishna with […]
Mrigashirsha Vrat is observed in Shravan Month as per Hindu Calendar. In 2020, Mrigashirsha Vrat date is July 21. This Vrat falls on Shukla Paksha Pratipada in Shravan Maas. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Vrat Kartha (performer of the vrat) draws the picture of Mrigashirsha (deer). And it is worshipped with vegetables and […]
Banjara Teej is a popular Vrat and festival for Banjara people all over India. In 2019, Banjara Teej begins on August 18. It is observed in Shravan Month as per Hindu calendar. Usually, this vrat is observed for 15 days. This Vrat is celebrated mostly in Banjaras among Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Telangana, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and […]