Festival Raksha Bandhan 2026 – Celebrate the Brother-Sister Relationship
Raksha Bandhan 2026 Raksha Bandhan is one of the important festivals of Hindus. It is celebrated on Purnima (full moon day) of the Hindu month of Sravana. It is the celebration of the brother-sister relationship and their love for each...
Onam 2026: The Celebration of Kerala’s Culture & Heritage
Onam is an annual Hindu festival celebrated in the state of Kerala. It is the national festival of Kerala, reflecting the state’s culture and heritage in a unique way. It is, indeed, the most revered festival of the state. Onam bri...
Avani Avittam 2026: A Deep Dive into the Sacred Ritual
Introduction Avani Avittam, also known as 'Upakramam,' is an important ritual celebrated by the Brahmin community, particularly in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. This sacred observance falls on the Shravan Purnima (full moon day) of the tradit...
Things to know about Shravan Putrada Ekadashi
Observed during the holy month of Shravan, the Shravan Putrada Ekadashi holds a deep spiritual and cultural significance. The rituals surrounding this Ekadashi are marked by fasting and prayer, symbolising self-discipline and unwavering...
Simha Sankranti 2026 – What Does It Imply for Devotees?
In the Hindu calendar, there are twelve Sankranthis which devotees celebrate. Sankranti is the day of the solar transition from one zodiac sign to another. Simha Sankranti marks the movement of the Sun from Karaka Rashi or Cancer to Sim...
Kalki Jayanti: Celebrating the Anticipated Arrival of Lord Vishnu's Final Avatar
Kalki Jayanti is an important Hindu festival that celebrates the anticipated arrival of Kalki, the tenth and final avatar of Lord Vishnu. In 2026, Kalki Jayanti is on Tuesday, August 18. According to Hindu mythology, the arrival of Ka...
Hariyali Teej 2026: Let’s Celebrate Nature and Its Abundance
Teej refers to a group of festivals that are observed to celebrate the onset of Monsoon, after the scorching summer. There are three Teej festivals – the Hariyali Teej, the Kajari Teej and the Hartalika Teej. The term ‘Hariyali’ m...
Aadi Perukku 2026: Celebrating Nature’s Bounty and Divine Grace
Aadi Perukku holds profound cultural and spiritual significance within the Tamil community. Celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi, which falls between mid-July and mid-August in the Gregorian calendar, Aadi Perukku 2026...
Nag Panchami 2026: Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi
Nag Panchami The word ‘naga’, in general, means snake, and in particular, means cobra. During Naga Panchami, snake gods are worshipped and milk is offered to them. Naga Panchami falls on the fifth day of the waxing phase of the moo...
Kamika Ekadashi - For Cleansing Your Deepest Sins
A lunar month is divided into two fortnights. From the new moon to the full moon, and from the full moon to the new moon. The first phase is called the Shukla Paksha while the second is the Krishna Paksha. Ekadashi is the 11th day of th...
