Indira Ekadashi 2026 is an important Hindu fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the prayers offered for departed ancestors. It falls during the Krishna Paksha, or waning phase of the Moon, in the Hindu month of Ashwin. The Ekadashi comes during Pitru Paksha, a period when families remember their ancestors through prayers, shraddha and tarpan. According to Hindu religious beliefs, observing Indira Ekadashi with devotion and dedicating the merit of the fast to one's ancest

Gandhi Jayanti 2026: Sometimes, the deepest lessons of spirituality do not come from books alone. They come from the lives of people who try to live those teachings every day. I once heard a deeply moving story from a teacher who, according to his own account, had the opportunity to be associated with Mahatma Gandhi. He has lived through more than a century and carries memories and teachings from a very different India. One lesson he shared was about Mahatma Gandhi and the Bh

Shani Turns Direct in Pisces: Saturn, known as Shani in Vedic astrology, is associated with karma, discipline, hard work, responsibility and justice. In 2026, Saturn is set to turn direct in Pisces on December 11. According to astrological beliefs, this change in Saturn's movement may bring progress in areas that have been delayed, especially career, money and long-pending matters. Saturn went retrograde in Pisces on July 27, 2026, and is expected to remain retrograde for aro

Bhadrapada Purnima 2026 holds special importance because it comes just before Pitru Paksha. This year, many people may be confused about whether Pitru Paksha begins on September 26 or September 27. According to the source article, Bhadrapada Purnima falls on September 26, 2026, while the regular Pitru Paksha period begins from Ashwin Krishna Pratipada on September 27. The day of Bhadrapada Purnima is associated with Rishi Tarpan, while the following day marks the beginning of

Bhadrapad Purnima is the full moon day observed during the Bhadrapad month of the Hindu calendar. Purnima holds special religious significance in Hinduism, and devotees observe this day with fasting, prayers, bathing, charity and worship. Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi are especially worshipped on Bhadrapad Purnima. The day is also associated with Shraddha rituals performed for ancestors. In 2026, Bhadrapad Purnima will be observed on Saturday, September 26. The Purnima Tith

Sapne me ajgar dekhna can be a strange and frightening experience. You may wake up wondering whether the dream has any connection with something happening in your life. In Hindu tradition, Swapna Shastra gives symbolic meanings to different types of dreams, including dreams in which snakes or pythons appear. According to traditional dream interpretation, seeing an ajgar or python in a dream is generally considered a warning sign. However, the meaning can change depending on w

The World Holy Name Festival 2026 is being celebrated across the world from September 17 to September 23, 2026. Organised around the chanting and sharing of the Holy Name of Lord Krishna, the seven-day festival brings devotees and spiritual communities together through kirtan, japa, Harinama Sankirtana and other devotional programmes. As the festival continues today, September 19, devotees in different parts of the world are participating in activities centred on the chanting

Radha Ashtami is one of the most important festivals dedicated to Sri Radha Rani. In 2026, Radha Ashtami will be observed on Saturday, September 19, on the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. Devotees observe the day with fasting, prayers, special decoration and offerings to Radha Rani. According to religious traditions, certain offerings and items are considered especially auspicious for Radha Rani. If you are performing Radha Ashtami Puja at home, the

Radha Ashtami 2026 will be celebrated on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The festival is dedicated to Shri Radha Rani, who is deeply revered in the Radha-Krishna tradition as the embodiment of divine love and devotion. Radha Ashtami falls on the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada and is celebrated with special devotion in Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana and other parts of Braj. The festival comes around 15 days after Janmashtami and is regarded as the appeara

Sri Lalita Devi holds a unique place in the devotional tradition of Vrindavan. She is known as one of the eight principal sakhis, or intimate companions, of Srimati Radharani and is especially known for her strong, fearless and affectionate nature. Unlike a friend who simply agrees with everything, Lalita is described as someone who openly advises Radha, protects Her honour and even challenges Krishna when she feels that Radha's feelings are being overlooked. Her personality

Sita Thakurani holds a deeply respected place in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. She was the wife of Sri Advaita Acharya and was regarded as a highly worshipable devotee. Her life is remembered especially for her deep motherly affection, or vatsalya-prema, for Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. She was the daughter of Sri Nrishinga Baduri and was married to Sri Advaita Acharya in Phuliya Nagara. After their marriage, Advaita Acharya settled in Shantipura, where Sita Thakurani became

Ganesh Mahotsav is that beautiful time of the year when homes, streets, and temples come alive with the sound of “Ganpati Bappa Morya!” Devotees eagerly wait to welcome their beloved Bappa, decorate their homes, prepare sweets, and bring Lord Ganesha home with love and devotion. In 2026, Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Ganeshotsav or Ganesh Mahotsav, will be celebrated on Monday, September 14, 2026. The festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the beloved Hindu deity known a

Before beginning a puja, wedding, housewarming ceremony, business, or any important work, many Hindu families first remember Lord Ganesha. We say “Shri Ganeshaya Namah” and seek his blessings before taking the first step towards something new. But have you ever wondered why Lord Ganesha is worshipped before other deities? Why is he known as the remover of obstacles, and what does his famous story with Lord Kartikeya teach us? The answer lies in one of the most beautiful lesso

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most loved and widely celebrated Hindu festivals. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the festival fills homes, temples, and streets with devotion, music, prayers, and celebration. Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the God of wisdom, knowledge, prosperity, and new beginnings. He is also known as Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles. This is why Hindus traditionally worship him before beginning an important journey, ceremony, business, or new chapter in life

Lord Ganesha's Tooth story: Ganesha is known by many names, but one of the most recognisable is Ekadanta—the One with a Single Tusk. Almost everyone has seen Ganesha's image with one complete tusk and one broken one. And naturally, a question follows: What happened to his other tusk? Ask different people, and you may receive different answers. Some will say Ganesha broke his own tusk to write the Mahabharata. Others will tell you that Parashurama broke it during a fierce conf

The story of Shiva and Parvati is much more than a tale of love and marriage. According to the spiritual interpretation of the Shiva Purana tradition, it represents devotion, determination, sacrifice and the journey towards a higher consciousness. Parvati was the daughter of Himavan, the king of the mountains. She was a princess surrounded by comfort, beauty and luxury. Yet, her heart desired someone completely different from the life she knew—Lord Shiva, the great ascetic an

Hariyali Teej is one of the most beautiful festivals celebrated during the monsoon season in India. With green clothes, mehndi-covered hands, swings hanging from trees, traditional songs and prayers, the festival brings together devotion and celebration in a unique way. But behind all these colourful traditions lies a powerful story—the story of Maa Parvati's unwavering love, determination and devotion towards Lord Shiva. Hariyali Teej is not simply a festival about fasting a

Hartalika Teej is one of the most important Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The festival is celebrated with great devotion, especially by married and unmarried women across India. Married women observe the fast for the long life, good health and well-being of their husbands, while unmarried women pray for a loving and suitable life partner. As Hartalika Teej 2026 approaches, many devotees are confused about whether the festival falls on September

Have you ever wondered why Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated in the middle of the night, when temples come alive with bells, bhajans and the joyful cry of “Nand Ke Ghar Anand Bhayo”? Behind this beautiful celebration is a story of faith, sacrifice and divine hope. It begins in Mathura, where the cruel King Kansa had created fear among the people, and ends with the birth of Lord Krishna, who would eventually free Mathura from his tyranny. For devotees, Krishna Janmashtami Vrat

Have you ever wondered why, just a day after Krishna Janmashtami, people gather in the streets to break a pot filled with curd? The answer goes back to the playful childhood of Lord Krishna in Gokul. The little Krishna who loved makhan, teased the gopis and gathered his friends around him became the inspiration behind a celebration that is still full of laughter, devotion and togetherness. Dahi Handi 2026 will be celebrated on Saturday, 5 September 2026, the day after Krishna