Masik Shivratri 2026 – Dates, Significance, and Pooja Vidhi
Masik Shivaratri: The Night Of Shiva What is Masik Shivratri? Masik Shivratri or Shivaratri is observed on the 14th night of the waning phase of the Moon. In other words, Chaturdashi night of the Krishna Paksha. As the name indicates,...
Shattila Ekadashi 2026 Date, Muhurta, Fasting Procedure
Ekadashi, the eleventh lunar tithi in the lunar phase, is celebrated during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) as well as the Krishna Paksha (the waning phase of the moon). Usually, there are 24 Ekadashis in a Hindu calendar y...
Magh Bihu: Embracing Tradition and Abundance
Introduction Magh Bihu, known as Bhogali Bihu, stands as a vivid representation of Vedic culture sewn together with the threads of tradition and agricultural vibrancy in Assam and other parts of North-East India. Embedded in the soil o...
Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 – Invoke the Blessings of Lord Ganesha
Sankashti Chaturthi also known as Sankat Hara Chaturthi is observed every lunar month of the Hindu calendar on the fourth day of the waning moon also known as Krishna Paksha. This is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the Lord...
Somvar Vrat: Strengthen Your Moon and Please Lord Shiva
Somvar Vrat is observed to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva. Somvar means Monday. Mondays are considered auspicious for worshipping Lord Shiva. The vrat is to be observed for 16 consecutive Mondays. So, it is also called Solah Somvar ...
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 Date, Puja Vidhi and Muhurat
The traditional Hindu community considers Ekadashi tithi to be auspicious and observes fasting for happiness, prosperity, and for a male progeny. On Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu is worshipped to absolve oneself of past sins and for the wellbei...
Hanuman Jayanti – Worshipping the Symbol of strength and utmost devotion
In 2026, Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on Thursday, April 2nd. Hindu mythology describes many divine gods each having their own power and significance. When we mention Lord Ram, we also mention Lord Hanuman. Did you know that ...
Purnima Vrat 2026 – Everything You Need To Know
Purnima Vrat, Start Afresh on This Day Purnima is the word used for the full moon in Sanskrit, and it is the day on which the full moon occurs. There are numerous ways of spelling Purnima/Poornima/Pournima, and it is also called Purnam...
Makar Sankranti 2026 Date, Muhurat and Puja Vidhi
Makar Sankranti 2026 – Everything You Need to Keep in Mind A festival heralding new beginnings and an auspicious start to the year, the Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti is considered to be one of the main festivals that mark the Sun...
Makara Vilakku – The Austere Path to Ayyappa’s Blessings
Makara Vilakku is a Kerala religious festival held every year at the famous Sabarimala Temple. Makaravilakku is celebrated on the first day of Makara month or masam as it is known in the Malayalam calendar corresponding to January as pe...
