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Kanchi Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal Jayanthi is very special for devotees all across India. On this day devotees remember birth of one of the most revered saints of modern times. Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal was the 69th Shankaracharya of the...

One of the most respected festivals in India is Guru Purnima. This is a day meant for showing gratitude towards our teachers, mentors, spiritual guides, and other people who help us to gain knowledge and wisdom. Here "guru" means a teacher...

While every Ekadashi day is special in Sanatana Dharma, there are some Ekadashis which have a lot more importance and significance attached to them than others. Devshayani Ekadashi is indeed one such Ekadashi. It is the day when Lord Vishnu...

Varalakshmi Vratham is one of the most revered festivals in honour of Goddess Lakshmi – the supreme goddess who grants wealth, health, happiness, and prosperity to her devotees. This auspicious vratam is celebrated mostly by married women in South India...

Hundreds of millions of Hindus all around India wait for Ashadhi Ekadashi every year. It is the one of the most sacred Ekadashis, celebrated in honor of Lord Vishnu. Other names of this sacred day include Devshayani Ekadashi, Shayani Ekadashi or...

The year 2026 will witness the celebration of Ravi Pradosh Vrat which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This vrat occurs when the Pradosh Vrat falls on Sunday. "Ravi" means Sunday which is ruled by Surya Dev, the Sun God in Hinduism....

Year after year, the beginning of Chaturmasya Vrata represents a unique period for the Hindu calendar. It is a four-month period dedicated to worshiping God, praying, simple living, and self-discipline. According to beliefs, during this period, Lord Vishnu sleeps and does...

Karka Sankranti 2026 Karka Sankranti 2026 is the special transit of the Sun (Surya Dev) from Mithuna Rashi (Gemini) to Karka Rashi (Cancer). It is the most important Sankrantis in Hinduism since it also indicates the start of Dakshinayana when...

The year 2026 is special not only because of New Year celebrations but also due to a significant Hindu ritual – Varalakshmi Vratham 2026. This holy day is observed on 28 August 2026 in honor of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of...