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  Kalashtami is dedicated to Lord Kalabhairava. Observed Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi every month. Kalabhairava is a manifestation of Lord Shiva. The greatness of Kalashtami is mentioned in Aditya Purana It is considered auspicious when it falls on Sunday or Tuesday. During Margashira month Kalabhairava Jayanthi is observed. Worshipping Lord Kalabhairava on this day removes all the sufferings, pains, and negative influences from one’s life. Things To do  : Wake up early in the morning and bathe before Sunrise. Devotees visit Kalabhairava temple offer special pujas Reading Kalabhairava Katha and Asthakam will be considered auspicious. Dogs are offered food and Milk. Offering food to Brahmins at Hindu pilgrim places like Kashi is considered to be highly rewarding. For Telugu  Click Here  2024 Dates January 04, Thursday February 02, Friday March 03, Sunday April 01, Monday May 01, Wednesday May 30, Thursday June 28, Friday July 27, Saturday August 26, Mo...

The schedule of events and rituals for the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is scheduled to happen between January 16 and January 22.  2024 Schedule  January 16: 'Dashvidh' bath will happen on the banks of river Saryu. The rituals would include Vishnu worship and Godan. January 17: The idol of Lord Ram in his child-like form (Ram Lalla) will be taken in a procession, with devotees carrying Saryu water in Mangal Kalash. January 18: Rituals including Ganesh Ambika Puja, Varun Puja, Matrika Puja, Brahmin Varan, Vastu Puja etc. will take place. January 19: Agni Sthapana, Navagraha Sthapana and Havan will be done. January 20: The sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple will be washed with the holy water of Saryu followed by rituals including Vaastu Shanti and Annadhivas. January 21: The deity of Ram Lalla will get a divine bath with 125 pots. The ritual of Shayadhivas will also happen. January 22: Worship of the deity of Ram Lalla will be done in morning and it will consecrate...

  Chittaramma Jathara is a festival celebrated at Gajula Ramaaram in Hyderabad. This is one of the most popular Jatara in Telangana state. This Jatara is celebrated in Pushya Masam. Devotees offer Special Pujas to Goddess Chittaramma. Every year this jatara is celebrated on the first Sunday after the Sankranti festival. 2024 Dates : January 19 to 27. January 19 – Ganapati Puja, Deekshadarana, Agni Pratistha January 20 – Chandi Homam, Purnahuthi January 21 – Main day of Jatara ( Abhsihekam 3am, Vijaya darsan 4 am, Bonalu 11 am, Gramotsavam) January 22 – Rangam, Divyavani January 23,24,25 – Kumkumarchana January 27 – Anna Danam, Jatara ends. Main Jatara Day: January 21.

  Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is located in Marehalli Village of Tumkur district in Karnataka State. The temple features a massive mahadvara in the style of the Vijayanagaras. It comprises a garbhagriha preceded by an antarala and navaranga. At the main temple entrance are a Ganesh temple, Pathalankana temple, and Anjaneyaswamy temple on the left. Encircled by 108 pillars and ankanas, the deities Bhoodevi and Neeladevi are also venerated here. The sanctum sanctorum can be reached by the Navaranga. Regarding the Shukanasini Mantapa Temple. where Goddess Lakshmi is resting on the left lap of the seated lord. It was believed to have been built in the 12th century AD under the Hoysala dynasty and has since undergone several repairs and restorations. The temple is also known for its annual festival, held in honor of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha. The festival, known as the Brahmotsava, is a grand celebration that attracts thousands of devotees from all over Karna...

  Maa Sankata Devi Temple is located on the Sindhia Ghat in Varanasi of Uttar Pradesh State. It is believed that the history of the Maa Sankatha temple dates back to the Ramayana. Following, the Pandavas arrived in Kashi during their exile. And that's where they erected this magnificent Sankatha Mata idol. After paying homage to her, Pandav spent around a year at this location. Following their ardent devotion, Maa Sankatha took away all of their misery. With Maa Sankatha's blessing, the Pandavas emerged victorious in the Mahabharata conflict. The temple of Mata Sankata in Kashi is truly magnificent, with unique architecture different from other temples. The idol of Mata Sankata, about five feet tall, is installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. As one enters the temple, there is a spacious courtyard with a giant peepal tree surrounded by platforms. It is believed that witnessing Mata Sankata in her divine form bestows fortune and prosperity upon her devotees. When...

  Masa Shivaratri is a vrat dedicated to Lord Shiva. Observed Chaturdashi tithi every month during Krishna Paksha. Very Powerful and auspicious vrat. Although mentioned in all Puranas, Skanda Purana explains this vrat. In Magha month this day is Celebrated as Maha Shivaratri. The observer of this vrat has the power to get conquer Tamas Guna and Rajas Guna. While meditating on lord shiva on this day the devotee can control Emotions. If a devotee observes this vrat perfectly, then it is equal to and more powerful than performing Aswamedayaga. The devotee can be set free from the repeated cycle of Birth and Death. Things To Do : Take a bath early morning before sunrise, Must wear Rudraksha and apply Vibuthi on the forehead. Must visit Lord Shiva Temples. Some Devotees observe fast. Must chant ‘Om Namah Shivaya’. After the Puja is Completed/Fast is broken Prasadam must be distributed.   For Telugu  Click Here    2024 Dates January 09, Tuesday February 08, Thurs...

  Pradosh vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati. Observed twice a month on the day of Trayodashi(both Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha). Pradosh means evening tide or early night. Mentioned in Skanda Purana. Considered Sacred by Lord Shiva's Followers. By observing this vrat will fulfill one’s desire. Falls on Monday – Soma Pradosh ( Desires will come true) Tuesday – Bhauma Pradosh (Improves health conditions and brings prosperity) Wednesday – Saumya Pradosh (Blessed with knowledge and wisdom) Thursday – Guruvara pradosh (Invokes blessings from Ancestors) Friday – Bhrigu Vaara Pradosh (Eliminates Negativity from Life) Saturday – Shani Pradosh (Retrieves lost health and seek Promotion) Sunday – Bhanu Vaara Pradosh (will attain longevity) Things To Do  : Before Sunset take a bath and puja should be performed The best time for Puja is before Sunset and is Considered Auspicious. Kalasha is kept on Darbha grass and is filled with water. Abhishek is performed to Shiv...

  Nidhivan Temple is situated in Vrindavan in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh State. Nidhi means Treasure and Van means forest Anybody who spends the night within the temple is said to lose their hearing, have difficulty seeing, or maybe become insane. Another mysterious fact associated with Nidhivan is that if someone tries to see the mysterious Ras Leela by keeping themselves hidden Nidhivan faces serious issues. This is because one can't disclose the secret of this temple. The priest maintains a saree, paan leaves, sweets, holy water, and bracelets in a Rang Mahal inside the shrine. When they have finished Arti in the temple, they prepare the bed. Interestingly, everything in the surrounding area has scattered in the morning. This is one of the temple's great mysteries. It's also said that after Raas Leela, Lord Krishna, and Radha Rani come here to rest. After performing the last Arti in the temple which is done around 5 pm, no one is allowed to be in the...

  TTD Board released the Govinda Koti book, priced at Rs.111 containing 200 pages. Govinda Namams can be written 39,600 times in each book. To write 10,01,116 Govinda Namams, 26 books are required and to write Govinda Koti (Govinda Namams for one crore times) a total of 253 books are required. TTD has introduced this unique spiritual feat to encourage youth below the age of 25 years to inculcate the habit of writing the divine names as a part of its mission of taking forward Hindu Sanatana Dharma.  On successful completion of writing 10,01,116 Govinda Namams, that person will be provided with a Break Darshan facility by TTD. While for those who complete one crore Govinda Namams, TTD provides Break Darshan and accommodation to five persons. For the convenience of the children and youth, TTD has brought out one lakh copies of a 20-page Bhagavat Gita simplified version in five languages. Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, and English will be distributed among the children and stu...

  Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple is an ancient temple whose history dates back to 500 BC and is situated in the East Fort situated in Thiruvananthapuram the capital of Kerala. The presiding deity at the temple is Lord Vishnu, to whom the temple is devoted. Keralan and Dravidian architectural styles are mixed together in the temple's construction. This temple is one of the 108 Vishnu temples, or "Divya Desams," that are located throughout India. The most revered and holy locations where Lord Vishnu lives are thought to be these Divya Desams. Treasure vaults at Padmanabhaswamy Temple: Unlike other Keralan temples under the jurisdiction of the Travancore royal line, this temple has long been the subject of stories about buried valuables. A five-member committee was appointed by the Supreme Court to oversee the temple's management. Vinod Rai, a former comptroller and auditor, was assigned to examine the properties, assets, and financial records of the temple. Additiona...

  Karthigai deepam or Masik Karthigai is a festival celebrated in Tamilnadu by the devotees of Lord Shiva. Devotees also worship Lord Subramanya on this day. According to Hindu mythology on this day Lord Shiva converted himself into an endless flame to prove his supremacy to Lord Vishnu and Brahma. On this devotees decorate their homes with kolam and light with oil lamps after sunset. It is a festival celebrated in Tiruvannamalai. 2024 Dates January 20, Saturday February 16, Friday March 14, Thursday April 11, Thursday May 08, Wednesday June 05, Wednesday July 02, Tuesday July 29, Monday August 25, Sunday September 22, Sunday October 19, Saturday November 16, Saturday December 13, Karthigai Deepam.

  Sankatahara Chaturthi is celebrated every month on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha. If it falls on Tuesday it is called  Angarika Chaturthi  and is considered auspicious. Observed mostly in south India, particularly in Tamilnadu. Devotees observe fast on this day. After having the darshan of the moon at night, they offer prayer to lord Ganesh.   Things to do    Wake up early in the morning, after having a bath offer prayer to lord Ganesh. In the evening after the puja is performed, have the moon's darshan. On Completion  Prasadam is distributed. 2024 Dates  January 29, Monday – Lambodara Sankatahara Chaturthi February 28, Wednesday – Dwijapriya Sankatahara Chaturthi March 28, Thursday – Bhalachandra Sankatahara Chaturthi April 27, Saturday – Vikata Sankatahara Chaturthi May 26, Sunday – Ekadanta Sankatahara Chaturthi June 25, Tuesday – Krishnapingala Sankatahara Chaturthi July 24, Wednesday – Gajanana Sankatahara Chaturthi Au...

Sri Kota Sattemma Ammavari Temple is located in Thimmarajupalem Village in Nidadavolu Mandal in West Godavari District . Every year Jatara is celebrated during Margashira Purnima. This year Jatara commences on December 26 and ends on December 30 2023 Dates  December 26 – Kalasastaphana, Chandi Parayana  December 29 – Bonalu December 30 – Gargotsavam During these five days Homam, Chandi Parayana, and Kumkumarchana will be performed.

  It is one of the most popular pilgrimages undertaken by devotees in Southern India. Located in the district of Pathanamthitta of Kerala, in the western Ghats lies Sabarimala Temple which is the abode of Lord Ayyappa. The temple is an important source of spiritual wealth and is a popular pilgrimage site for devotees who undertake the annual Sabarimala Yatra. Shabari means huntress in Tamil, Malayalam, and many Indian languages. Mala means a hill. So, it is the hill of the huntress. The temple is named after a Yogini called Shabari who was a disciple of Sage Agastya. She was in penance for a long time, waiting for the incarnation of Shasta as Manikantha – one of the manifestations of Ayyappa Swami. Pleased with her tapasya, Lord Manikantha decided to stay back for his devotees on this hill. Brief history of Sabarimala Brahmanda Purana, Skanda Purana, and the Brahma Purana mention Manikantha or Ayyappa Swami as the 8th incarnation of Shasta. Shasta was the son born out of ...