Dhanu Sankranti: A Celebration of Devotion
Dhanu Sankranti, an auspicious occasion in the Hindu calendar, is distinguished by the Sun's entry into the Sagittarius sun sign or Dhanu Rashi. Dhanu Sankranti 2025 falls on Tuesday, December 16. This celebration resonates across Ind...
Karthikai Deepam 2025: The Festival of Lights in South India
Introduction Karthikai Deepam, also known as Karthigai Deepam or Karthika Deepam, is an ancient festival celebrated across South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and parts of Andhra Pradesh. Known as the South Indian festival o...
Dattatreya Jayanti: Celebrating the Ultimate Spiritual Guide and Teacher
Introduction Dattatreya Jayanti, also known as Datta Jayanti, is a revered festival that marks the birth anniversary of Lord Dattatreya, an incarnation of the divine trinity—Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (th...
Gita Jayanti 2025: Date, Importance, Rituals, and Celebration
Introduction Gita Jayanti marks the sacred day on which Lord Krishna imparted the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Celebrated on Shukla Ekadashi in the month of Margashirsha, typicall...
Guruvayur Ekadasi 2025: A Sacred Celebration at the Sri Krishna Temple in Kerala
Introduction Guruvayur Ekadasi is a revered annual celebration in Kerala, observed at the Sri Krishna Temple in Guruvayur. Falling in the month of Vrischikam as per the Malayalam calendar, it aligns with Ekadasi observances like Moksha...
Significance of 41-day Sabarimala Mandala Kalam
Sabarimala Mandala Kalam 2025/26 The Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala is an iconic temple located deep within the forest amid 18 hills at an altitude of 4133 feet above sea level. It is situated in the Pathanamthitta district of Keral...
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi 2025: Significance, Rituals, and Celebration
Introduction Vaikuntha Chaturdashi, celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Kartik month, is a unique and sacred festival dedicated to both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Unlike other occasions, where these deities are...
Akshaya Navami: Rituals, Significance, and Spiritual Benefits
Introduction Akshaya Navami is a revered festival celebrated on the ninth day (Navami) of the Shukla Paksha (the waxing moon phase) in the month of Kartik, according to the traditional calendar. It typically falls between October and N...
Gopashtami 2025: Celebrating the Divine Bond between Lord Krishna and Cows
Gopashtami is one of the most cherished festivals in Vedic culture, celebrating the profound relationship between Lord Krishna and cows. Falling on the eighth day (Ashtami) during the Shukla Paksha of the Kartik month, this festival ref...
Labh Panchami: The Final Day of Diwali Celebrations
Introduction Labh Panchami marks the conclusion of Diwali festivities and is celebrated with great enthusiasm, especially in Gujarat. Falling on the fifth day (Panchami) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) during the Kartik month, this ...
