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  Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is located in Dharmapuri in Telangana state Dhanurmasa Utsavam will commence in December and conclude on January 14 Every day morning abhishekam at 3 am 4.00 am to 5.30 am – Special Puja 4.00 am to 2.30 pm – Darshan 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm – Darshan January 10 – Vaikunta Ekadasi January 13 – Godha Devi Kalyanam

Every year SriSwamy  Brahmotsavams are performed during the months of  Phalguna i.e. from Shudha Vidiya to Dwadasi for (11 ) days (normally in the months of  February & March).  This Year Ustavams will Start on March 01 and conclude on  March 11. 2024 Dates March 01 Viswakesana Aradhana, Swastivachanam, Raksha Bandanam(10 am) Ankurarpanam (6.30 pm)   March 02 Agni Pratistha(8 am), Dwajarohanam (11 am) Bheripuja, Devatahavanam, Havanam (6.30pm) March 03 Matsya Avatara Alankarna (9 am) Sesha Vahana Seva (7 pm) March 04 Vatapatrasai Alankaram  (9 am) Hamsa Vahana Seva (7 pm) March 05 Sri Krishna Alankarana( 9 am) Ponna Vahana Seva (7 pm)  March 06 Govardhanagiri Alamkaram ( 9 am) Simha Vahana Seva (7 pm) March 07 Jaganmohini Alamkaram(9 am)  Aswa Vahana Seva, Edurukolu Ustavam (8.45 pm) March 08 Sri Rama Alamkaram, Hanumantha Seva  TiruKalyana Mahotsavam( 8.45 pm) Gaja Vahana Seva  March 09 Maha Vishnu Alankarna, Garuda Vahana seva...

Mandala Puja is an important ritual observed in Sabarimala Temple. The day of Mandala Puja marks the end of 41 days long austerity observed by devotees of Lord Ayyappa. Mandala Puja and Makar Vilakku are the two major events held in Sabarimala temple. It begins on the 1 st day of Malayalam month Vrishchikam and ends on the 11 th day of Malayalam month Dhanu. During these days  Sabarimala temple is opened for darshan. Most devotees from various parts of the world visit Sabarimala during these days. Mandala Puja is mentioned in Various Puranas. By performing mandala puja the person’s destiny can be changed positively and all his desires are fulfilled. Women below 10 and above 50 are allowed to do this. They are called Malikapuram. There is a tradition that devotees who visit Sabarimala also have a darshan from Lord Krishna at Guruvayur. Things to do : The rules of vrat must be followed strictly. 2024 Date:  December 26.

Saphala Ekadasi is Observed during Krishna paksha during Paush Month. Also called Pausa Krishna Ekadasi. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu. “Saphala” means Prosper. Mentioned in Brahmanda Purana in a conversation between Lord Krishna and Yudhishthira. As per the Scriptures observing vrat is equal to 100 Rajasuya yagas and 1000 Ashvameda Yagas. For Telugu  Click Here Things to do  : Observe Strict Fast or Only Satvik food is taken. Some will observe partial fast. Perform puja to lord Vishnu. Offering Tulasi leaves to Vishnu on this day will remove sins. Visiting temples of Lord Vishnu. Donate food and money to the Needy.    2024 Date: December 26.

  Pushya Masam is the tenth month as per the lunar calendar. In this month farmers get their crop hence it is called Soubhagya Laksmi Masam. The sun would transit in the northern direction and from then onward the Uttarayana Punyakalam starts. Uttarayana starts with the most famous festival Sankranti. As per North Indian Calenders, this month starts on December 16 , 2024, and concludes on January 13, 2025. As per the Amavasyant Calendar (South India), this month starts on December 31, 2024, and ends on  January 29, 2025. Pushya Masam is not good for Marriages, Gruha Pravesh because there will be no good Muhurats. Brahmins and others believe that paush Purnima is the best day to learn Vedas and Mantras. The famous Paryaya Festival is celebrated at the Sri Krishna temple of Udupi. Usually, Devotees visit temples and offer special prayers during this month. Worshipping Lord Vishnu and Laxmi Devi is considered Auspicious. Donation activities are also observed during this month. Du...

  Bhanu Saptami also known as Surya Saptami or Vivaswat Saptami is dedicated to Lord Surya. This Saptami will fall on Sunday. On this day, Surya made his first appearance on the chariot of seven horses. Lord Surya is worshiped on Shukla Paksha Saptami (the seventh day during the waxing phase of the moon in a traditional lunar calendar). Bhanu Saptami is observed in Magh Month (January – February), Falguna Month (February - March), Jyeshta Month (June – July), Kartik Month (November - December), and also in Margashirsh Month (December - January) by different Hindu communities. The main Bhanu Saptami is held in Magh month and is known as Magh Saptami or Ratha Saptami. On this day the Sun god is being worshipped by performing the Mahabhishek after the arrival of sun rays on the Surya Yantra. On the day of Bhanu Saptami, people recite Aditya hrudayam and other Surya stotras which make Surya Dev happy, and in return, they make their devotees healthy forever. Bhanu Sa...

Dhanurmas or Dhanur Masa is also known by the names Chapa Mas, Kodanda Mas, Karmuka Mas, etc. Dhanurmasa is also called Shoonya Masa because it is considered inauspicious to do any good things other than Godly and holy functions. In 2024  Dhanurmasam starts on  December 16 and ends on January 13, 2025. This period ends with the Makar Sankranti - the end of dakshinayana mostly occurs during the Pausha month of the Hindu Lunar calendar. More appropriately, the start of the Dhanurmas is marked by the entry of the Sun in the Dhanur Rasi this is called Dhanu Sankramana. During this month, the sun transits the Dhanur Rasi and enters the Makara Rashi at the end of this month. In the Hindu calendar, Dhanur Mas is a solar month, not an independent (Lunar) month.  Significance : This period of a month is considered highly auspicious for Vishnu devotees. Old Hindu scriptures have been set apart this month to completely focus on devotional activities. Other non-devotional social...