Krichchha Atikrichha Vrata (also spelled Kṛcchrātikṛcchra) is an ancient and extremely severe Hindu vow of penance (Prayaschitta). Described in foundational Dharmashastras like the Manu Smriti and Yagnavalkya Smriti, as well as in Puranic texts like the Garuda Purana, it is designed for profound spiritual purification and the atonement of grave sins. The name itself translates […]
Vratas in Kartik Month
Linga Daana Nomu (Vratham of donating ShivaLingams)
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 […]
Jaya Panchami
Jaya Panchami Vrat is observed in Kartik Month. In 2019, Jaya Panchami date is November 1. It falls on Kartik Shukla Panchami as per all Hindu calendars of North India, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Kartik Shukla Panchami is also celebrated as Naga Panchami and Jnana Panchami. The rituals and customs of this Vrata […]