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17 articles and guides on Festivals — dates, meaning, rituals and the seva behind our shivir.
सावन शिवरात्रि व महाशिवरात्रि
Sawan Shivratri vs Maha Shivratri: What's the Difference?
The difference in one line: Maha Shivratri falls in Phalgun (Feb–Mar) and is the greatest Shivratri of the year; Sawan Shivratri falls in Shravan (Jul–Aug) and is the climax of the Kanwar Yatra. See the full comparison — months, tithi, rituals and meaning — at a glance.
22 July 2026 · 8 min
नाग पंचमी का महत्व
Nag Panchami: Significance, Puja Vidhi & Date
What Nag Panchami is, its deep bond with Lord Shiva and the serpent Vasuki, the mythology behind it, a step-by-step puja vidhi, what to offer, the do's and don'ts, and its place in the holy month of Sawan — a warm, complete guide.
12 September 2026 · 9 min
नवरात्रि 2026 मार्गदर्शिका
Navratri 2026: Dates, Nine Devi Forms, Vrat & Seva
When is Navratri 2026, the difference between Sharad and Chaitra Navratri, the expected nine-day dates, the nine forms of Durga day by day with their colours and bhog, the Shiva–Parvati connection, vrat and falahar rules, ghatasthapana, kanya pujan, and the punya of daan — a warm, panchang-based guide.
20 September 2026 · 11 min
दिवाली 2026 तिथि व दान
Diwali 2026: Date, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat & the Punya of Daan
When is Diwali 2026, on which days do the five festivals from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj fall, and what is the Lakshmi Puja shubh muhurat? A clear, panchang-based guide to the festival of lights — with a simple home puja vidhi and the age-old punya of daan and anna-daan in the season of giving.
1 October 2026 · 11 min
गणेश चतुर्थी 2026 तिथि व मुहूर्त
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi, Muhurat & Visarjan
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is expected on Monday, 14 September 2026, with the Madhyahna sthapana muhurat around 11:02 AM to 1:31 PM. A warm, panchang-based guide to the date, the Shiva–Parvati story of Ganesha, murti sthapana, full puja vidhi, modak bhog, the chandra-darshan belief, and the visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi — with every date hedged, so confirm the tithi with a local panchang.
25 August 2026 · 11 min
दशहरा 2026 तिथि व मुहूर्त
Dussehra 2026: Date, Vijayadashami Muhurat & Significance
When is Dussehra 2026, what is the expected Vijay Muhurat, and why is Vijayadashami the most auspicious day to begin anything new — the two great legends of Rama and Durga, Ravana Dahan, Shastra and Aparajita Puja, and regional customs, in one warm, panchang-based guide.
15 September 2026 · 11 min
छठ पूजा 2026 तिथियाँ
Chhath Puja 2026: Dates, 4-Day Rituals & Arghya Timings
When is Chhath Puja 2026, the four days of Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya, the sunset and sunrise arghya timings, the famous 36-hour nirjala vrat, the thekua prasad and the deep devotion behind the worship of Surya and Chhathi Maiya — a warm, panchang-based guide.
25 September 2026 · 11 min
मकर संक्रांति 2027
Makar Sankranti 2027: Date, Punya Kaal, Snan & Daan
When is Makar Sankranti 2027, what is the expected punya kaal for the holy snan and daan, why we give til-gud and khichdi, the astronomical meaning of the Sun entering Capricorn, the festival's many regional names, and the kite-flying joy — a warm, plain-language guide for 2027.
5 October 2026 · 10 min
होली 2027 तिथि व मुहूर्त
Holi 2027: Date, Holika Dahan Muhurat & Significance
When is Holi 2027, on which night does Holika Dahan fall, and what is the shubh muhurat? A warm, plain-language guide to the expected dates, the Prahlad–Holika legend, the Radha–Krishna tradition, the rituals of Holika Dahan and Rangwali Holi, and the deeper spirit of forgiveness and togetherness.
10 October 2026 · 10 min
हनुमान जयंती 2027
Hanuman Jayanti 2027: Date, Puja Vidhi & Significance
When is Hanuman Jayanti 2027, why Bajrangbali is revered as the eleventh Rudra avatar of Lord Shiva, the birth story, the full puja vidhi and offerings, and how the Hanuman Chalisa, Sunderkand and Tuesday–Saturday worship carry the spirit of seva and strength.
12 October 2026 · 10 min
करवा चौथ 2026
Karva Chauth 2026: Date, Vrat Vidhi, Katha & Moonrise Time
Karva Chauth 2026 is expected on Thursday, 29 October 2026, with the moon expected to rise in Delhi around 8:15–8:45 PM — a warm, plain-language guide to the date, the sargi, the nirjala vrat, step-by-step puja vidhi, the vrat katha and the Shiva–Parvati–Gauri worship. Confirm every date and time with a local panchang.
15 September 2026 · 11 min
गोवर्धन पूजा 2026 अन्नकूट
Govardhan Puja 2026: Date, Annakut & the Meaning of Anna Daan
When is Govardhan Puja 2026, what is Annakut, and how is it celebrated — the story of Krishna lifting Govardhan, the mountain of food offered as bhog, cow worship, and how the punya of Annakut lives on through anna daan, the daily feeding of the hungry.
18 September 2026 · 11 min
तुलसी विवाह 2026
Tulsi Vivah 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi & Significance
What Tulsi Vivah is, its expected 2026 date and its link to Dev Uthani Ekadashi, the beautiful legend of Tulsi and Shaligram, a step-by-step puja vidhi, the full samagri list, and the regional customs — a warm, panchang-based guide for 2026.
18 September 2026 · 10 min
देव दीपावली 2026 तिथि
Dev Deepawali 2026: Date, Kartik Purnima & Kashi's Festival of Lights
When is Dev Deepawali 2026, why it falls on Kartik Purnima fifteen days after Diwali, the legend of Shiva slaying Tripurasura, and how Kashi's ghats blaze with lakhs of diyas — a warm, panchang-based guide to the gods' own festival of lights.
18 September 2026 · 11 min
संकष्टी चतुर्थी व्रत मार्गदर्शिका
Sankashti Chaturthi: Vrat Vidhi, Katha & 2026–27 Dates
What Sankashti Chaturthi is, why the fast is broken only after moonrise, the meaning of Angarki Chaturthi on a Tuesday, the step-by-step vrat vidhi, the beloved vrat katha, and the expected 2026–27 dates with their monthly Ganesha names — a warm, plain-language guide.
6 September 2026 · 11 min
वसंत पंचमी 2027
Vasant Panchami 2027: Date, Saraswati Puja & Significance
When is Vasant Panchami 2027, and how is Saraswati Puja performed? A warm, plain-language guide to the expected date and muhurat, the arrival of spring, the yellow-colour tradition, why the day is auspicious for starting education (Akshar Abhyas) and for weddings, a step-by-step puja vidhi, and its regional customs.
18 September 2026 · 11 min
अहोई अष्टमी 2026
Ahoi Ashtami 2026: Date, Vrat Vidhi, Katha & Timings
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026, what time do the stars and moon appear, and how do mothers keep this loving nirjala fast for their children's long life? A warm, plain-language guide to the date, puja vidhi, vrat katha and the star-sighting timings — all hedged to the panchang, so you can plan with confidence.
18 September 2026 · 11 min
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