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  The full moon day of the Bhadrapada month is celebrated as Bhadrapad Purnima.  Bhadrapad Purnima being a full moon night has a lot of importance. This is seen as a month of the retreating monsoons in India. The Bhadrapada month is considered to be special for Lord Vishnu. That is why, Lord Vishnu is worshipped on the full moon night of this month. Many people organize Satyanaryan puja on this day Lord Satyanarayan' is offered fruits, milk, honey, and sugar as 'prasad'. The Satyanarayan 'katha' or story is chanted in many homes. It is a common belief that if someone invites you for a Satyanarayan katha, then you must never refuse the invitation no matter how busy you are. Stories related to Lord Satyanarayana are recited on this day and devotees listen to the same along with other stories related to Lord Shiva, Brahma, and Goddess Laxmi.  It is a common belief that if you take a bath in any holy river on the day of the Bhadrapad purnima, you will receive the blessi

Ananta Vratam is dedicated to Lord Ananta Padmanabha Swamy. It is observed on the fourteenth day of Shukla Paksha during Bhadrapada month (Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi). Anantha means the infinite and endless. Lord Vishnu appeared on this day as Padmanabha lying on the couch of Anantha Sesha (the thousand-hooded serpent). It is observed for the fulfillment of desires. Observing this puja frees devotees from all their sorrows and keeps them ready to challenge any attack from their enemies. Throughout India, Anantha Chaturdashi Vrata is observed with utmost devotion. In South India, Anantha Vratha is observed in a festive atmosphere. Special sweets and other dishes are prepared on the day and a portion of them is offered to Brahmins. Anantha Vratha has been observed for 14 consecutive years for marital bliss and prosperity of the family. History : In some scriptures such as Mahabharata, Anantha Vrata is mentioned as a great observance to get rid of one’s sorrows in life. Lord Shri Krishna a

  Vishwakarma Day is celebrated to worship Lord  Vishwakarma, He was an hindu god for  architecture.  He is also called the divine  carpenter , as mentioned in the  Rig Veda. According to the religious texts, Lord Vishwakarma is known as "Devashilpi" or "The Architect of Gods" . The festival is observed primarily in  factories  and industrial areas, often on the  shop floor . Falling on Padyami, the first day of Kartika Masa, Vishwakarma Puja is observed on the fourth day of Diwali, i.e. the day after Diwali. In some parts of the country including Bihar,  Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Orissa. Vishwakarma Puja is observed on 16/17th September every year and doesn't change according to the lunar calendar. Special  statues  and pictures of Lord Vishwakarma are normally installed in every workplace and factory. All workers gather in one common place and perform the puja. During the day of the puja or a day before, colorful pandals are set up inside the premises of ind

  Sankranti is the day when the Sun changes its position from one zodiac to the other Kanya Sankranti is when the Sun moves from Simha Rashi (Leo Zodiac sign) to Kanya Rashi. It is the Purattasi month as per the Tamil calendar. Kanni Masam falls on this day according to the calendar of Kerala. On Kanya Sankranti, there are many kinds of daan, shradh puja for the ancestors, and penance rituals. Another special ritual of this day is to bathe in sacred water bodies to remove all sins from oneself soul and body. It is the day when Vishwakarma puja celebrations occur in industrial towns of Bengal and Orissa. 2024 Date:  September 16.

  Kalki Dwadashi is observed on the 12 th  day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. It is the tenth avatar of Lord Vishnu, yet to appear at the end of Kali-yuga. As per Hindu Scriptures Kalki appears on a white horse with a drawn sword in hand. Things to do  : Wake up early in the morning and bath before Sunrise Offer prayer to Lord Vishnu Some devotees visit Temples Observe fast on this day. Read holy Scriptures relating to lord Vishnu. 2024 Date: September 15.

Onam is a festival celebrated by the people of Kerala. It is the rice harvest festival in Kerala It is the most important and one of the biggest festivals celebrated for 10 days. It falls during the month of Chingam (August–September) during Thiruvonam Nakshatram. The first day, Atham, and the tenth day, Thiruvonam the most important of all. The characteristic floral designs known as ‘pookkalam’ are symbolic of this festival. People gift and wear new clothes known as 'Onakkodi'. Grand feasts are prepared on this occasion. This is known as 'onam sadya’.  A characteristic sweet dish called ‘payasam’ is a must during Onam. It is made of rice, milk, sugar, and coconut. Vallamkali or boat race, especially of Snake boats, is an event associated with Onam Elephants decorated with ornaments are characteristic of Onam processions. Thrikkakara appan (Onathappan) or Vaman Vishnu idols are installed at homes for worship. This time of the year is declared Tourism Week in Kerala as this

  Vaman Jayanti is observed on Shukla Paksha Dwadashi (the 12th day of the waxing moon period) of Bhadrapada month. This festival is also known as Vaman Dwadashi. Vamana is the 5th Avatar of lord Vishnu, The incarnation of Vaman Avatar was to help King Mahabali who lost his power. In Kerala, the Onam festival is also celebrated in remembrance of King Mahabali. On this day devotees worship Maha Vishnu early in the morning with proper rituals. Donating food, rice, curd, etc is considered to be auspicious on this day. In the evening of the festival day, the devotees should listen to Story of Vamana along with the family members and distribute prasadam among everyone. Devotees should observe fast and perform puja with proper rituals to please Lord Vamana and to get all wishes fulfilled. 2024 Date: September 15. For Telugu Click Here.

  Parsava Ekadashi is also known as Parvartini or Parivartana Ekadashi ,  Vamana Ekadashi , or Jayanti Ekadashi.  It falls during the waxing phase of the moon (Shukla Paksha)of the Bhadrapada month. It is believed that by observing the Parsava Ekadashi vrat one is relieved from all the sins that he had done. Devotees also believe that Lord Vishnu had changed his position of sleep on this day - from left side to right side.  Hence, this Ekadashi is also called Parsva Parivartini Ekadashi. For Telugu Click here Legend has it that King Bali was renowned for this justice, compassion, and honesty all around. Hence, his kingdom prospered highly. Though Bali was born into a family of demons, he proved them wrong by growing up to become a fervent follower of Lord Vishnu. As a result, the king's glory and power made the lord of Demi-Gods, Indra, very weak. Eventually, Bali threw Indra out of his kingdom. Indra then left for the heavenly abode and found refuge in the feet of Lord Vishnu. Dis

  Durva Ashtami is observed on Shukla paksha Ashtami tithi in Bhadrapada month. It is dedicated to worship durva grass. As per legends few strands of hair that fell from Lord Vishnu’s arm became durva grass. After the Samudra Manthan when the Asuras and Devas were carrying the ‘Amrit’, it is believed that a few drops of Amrit fell on Durva Grass and since then it has become auspicious and immortal. The significance of Durva Grass was also explained to King Yudhisthira by Lord Krishna himself. Performing Durva Ashtami puja will be blessed to keep his legacy for generations. It is most popular in west Bengal and eastern regions of India, in Bengal it is called Durvashtami Brata. Things to do  : Get up before sunrise, take an early bath, and start the puja rituals Special puja and rituals are observed for durva grass, Women also keep fast on this day. They also worship Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha on this day. 2024 Date: September 11.

  Maha Lakshmi Vrat is observed for 16 days from the Ashtami of Bhadrapad-Shukla Paksha to the Ashtami of Ashwin-Krishna Paksha. These dates fall around September each year. This is a very powerful time to offer concentrated prayer to Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity. Legend According to Hindu mythology, there are various legends associated with this festival. In Bhavishya Purana (one of the 18 major Puranas or ancient Hindu scriptures), it is believed that when Yudhishtira (eldest brother of the Pandavas) asked Lord Krishna about any ritual or fast that can be observed to regain their lost prosperity and wealth, which they lost in the dicing game, Lord Krishna suggested Mahalakshmi Vrat. This fast is believed to help in regaining health, wealth, prosperity, family, and kingdom through the divine grace and benevolence of Goddess Lakshmi.  A popular legend also suggests that this fast was recommended by Lord Shiva to his wife Parvati to gain wealth and good fortune. Another leg

  The Birthday of Radha Devi is celebrated as Radha ashtami throughout the country and especially in the north, with full devotion and joy. Radha Ashtami is observed after 15 days of Janmashtami, which is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna. Radharani's birthday is the sacred eighth day of Bhadrapada (August-September). Sri Radha was born in Barsana, a suburb of Mathura, and appeared as the daughter of Vrishabhanu and Kirti. Celebration : On the day of Radhashtami, devotees are allowed special sanctions which are not allowed generally. Like, Radharani's name is usually not changed due to the possibility of committing faults towards her. Neither people are allowed to enter Radha Kunda, or Radharani's Pond, which is considered holy. On the day of Radhastami, people wait until midnight to bathe there. People chant her name on the ''appearance day'' or birthday of Sri Radha. Radharani is believed to ''appear'', being an eternal companion o

  Pavitrotsavams at Antarvedi Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple will be observed on September 12. 2024 Schedule September 12 – Ankurarpana, Adivasam September 13 – Tirumanjanam, Homam, Pavitropana September 14 - Tirumanjanam, Homam September 15 - Tirumanjanam, Homam, Purnahuthi, Gramotsavam, Pavitraropana, Archana, Mantra Pushpam.

  The following are the events lined up in September in Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple in Tirupati. Sept.6, 20, 27: Andal Procession Sept. Uttara Nakshatram, Sri Govindaraja procession Sept 13: Ankurarpanam for annual Pavitrotsavams  Sept 14-16: Pavitrotsavams  Sept.18: Monthly Garuda Seva Sept.23: Rohini Nakshatram.. Procession of Utsava deities of Sri Parthasarathy and Ammavarlu

  The Sapthaha Mahotsavams of Sripada Srivallabha Swamy will be observed from Sravana Bahula Trayodashi to Bhadrapada Suddha Chaviti. 2024 Dates September 01 – Sarva Pushpa Pooja , Pallaki Ustavam September 02 – Sahasra Chamanthi Pooja September 03 – Laksha Bilwarchana September 04 – Sahasra Lilly Pushpa Pooja September 05 – Laksha Tulasi Archana September 06 – Sahasra Gulabi Archana September 07 – Sripada Srivallabha Jayanti,   Poolangi Seva, Poornahuti, Maredu Patri Pooja. From August 31 to September 06 Saptaha Parayana of Sri Gurucharitra/ Sripada Srivallabha Charita is Observed. September 01 – Sri Pada Sri Vallabha Gramotsavam (6 am omwards) Daily Schedule from September 01 to September 07 8.00 am – Maha Ganapathi Pooja, Kalasa Stapana, Panchamrutha abhishekam, Mangala Harathi, Veda Parayanam, Charitra Parayanam, Mantra Pushpam. 4.00 am – Agni Pratisthapana, Datta Mantra Homam 5.00 pm – Pallaki Seva, Evening Archana, Mangala Harathi, Mantra Pushpam.

  Lalita Saptami is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Goddess Lalita. It is observed on Saptami tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. She is a great devotee of Radha Rani and Lord Sri Krishna. Things to do People get up early in the morning and take a holy bath Must worship Lord Ganesha first. After that devotees offer prayers to Goddess Lalita Devotees will observe fast on this day. 2024 Date: September 10.

  Rishi Panchami is celebrated on the Panchami (Fifth Day) of Shukla Paksha (Waxing moon period) in the Hindu Month of Bhadrapada.  On Rishi Panchami, a ritual bath is taken in holy rivers, ponds, or other water masses. Hands and mouth are washed 108 times. Lord Ganesh, Navagraha( nine planetary Gods), Saptarshis (seven Sages), and Arundathi are worshipped. Women offer the 'Prasad' to Gods and wash their husbands' feet. By taking one more ritual bath in sacred water, devotees feel blessed that their all sins are cleansed away. After a bath in the sacred water, clean your hands 108 times, wash your mouth 108 times, listen to the story of Ganesa, Navagrah, and Saptrishi, and worship Arundhati. For Telugu Click Here 2024 Date: September 08

  Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple is located in Mulapet, Nellore. This is one of the famous temples in Nellore District.  Avatara mahotsavam will commence on August 27 2024 Dates August 27 – Tirumanjanam, Sri Krishna Alankarna August 28 – Utti Mahotsavam August 29 – Kaliya Mardanam August 30 – Ponna Vahana Seva August 31 – Govardhana Giri September 01 – Rasa Kreeda September 02 – Kalyana Mahotsavam

  Sri Munthi Vinayagar Temple is located in the neighborhood of Puliakulam in Coimbatore of Tamilnadu The temple holds the largest Vinayagar idol in Asia. The idol of the Lord stands about 20 feet tall and is over 11 feet broad sculpted from a single massive rock by 21 highly skilled sculptors. The idol is seen sitting on the lotus flower with a pot of nectar which he is having through its trunk. The idol has 4 hands, one hand holds a piece of Mahabharata writings, the other holds the Angus, one holds jack fruit, and in the other a lotus flower. Sanakatahara Chaturthi is duly followed in the temple Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated for 10 days in the temple Timings 5.30 am to 1.00 pm 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm How to reach the Temple 3 km from Coimbatore Junction

  Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the fourth day of the month of Bhadrapada, which falls around August or September. The preparation starts one month in advance, with great enthusiasm, to celebrate this auspicious occasion. The festival starts with the installation of beautifully sculpted Ganesha idols in homes and mandaps. These idols are decorated beautifully and show religious themes. The celebration ends with the idol of lord Ganesha immersed in water. A few days before the puja people start to clean their houses. Ganesh Mandap is decorated with flowers and leaves before the beginning of the festivities. After that place is prepared for the establishment of the idol of Lord Ganesha.  Things to do People take bath early in the morning They wear new clothes and perform the puja with all the rituals. Chanting of prayers in the praise of the Lord continues all the way Ganapati's idols are then beautified with floral garlands and sandalwood paste A Kalash containing holy water or

This festival is celebrated just a day before the celebrations of the Ganesh Chaturthi. It is also known as Gowri Habba or Gauri Ganesha. It is observed on Bhadrapada Shuddha Tritiya. It is Celebrated by all married women. It is said that Goddess Gauri bestows her blessings on the women and blesses their husbands with a long and beautiful life along with prosperity and fertility. It is almost similar to the Varamahalakshmi Vrata and the only difference is that the deity of Goddess Gauri is worshipped in place of Goddess Lakshmi. Goddess Parvati, Gauri, created Ganesha with the help of only a small amount of turmeric paste from her own body. Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and is considered to be Lord Ganesha's birthday. Lord Ganesha is the God of prosperity, wisdom, and auspiciousness. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated during the Hindu month, Bhadrapada. To celebrate Lord Ganesha's birthday and to please him, the people of India celebrate Ganesh Chat

It is celebrated on the Tritiya (3rd day) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapad. It is the most important of all the three Teej festivals observed by Hindu women. It is observed by married women in honor of Goddess Parvati and involves a strict fast for three continuous days. It is observed in most parts of the country. In Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and Bihar the celebrations are even more grandeur. The festivities can also be witnessed in some parts of Madhya Pradesh. In the state of Rajasthan, there is a huge procession carrying an idol of Goddess Parvati. In South India it is celebrated as Gowri Habba Married women on this day pray to obtain the blessing of a happy married life from Goddess Gowri. For Telugu Click Here 2024 Date: September 06

  Varaha Jayanti is the birth celebration of the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is celebrated on Tritiya tithi Shukla paksha of Bhadrapada month He incarnated himself as a boar to save the world and held Earth on the two tusks from under the ocean. It is believed that worshipping Lord Varaha brings all kinds of happiness to the devotee including health and wealth. Mainly Celebrated in South India Special pujas take place in Lord Vishnu Temples. An old temple of Varaha Swamy exists in Mathura where celebrations take place There is another temple in Tirumala where special puja takes place Things to do  : Devotees wake up early and freshen up to worship God. They perform puja and visit Lord Vishnu Temples One should read Stories relating to Lord Vishnu Most of the devotees observe fast on this day If possible donate food, and clothes to the needy. For Telugu Click Here 2024 Date: September 06.

  It is observed on the ‘Amavasya’ (no moon day) during the ‘Shravana’ masam in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also called Pithori Amavasya. Goddess Poleramma is worshipped today. It is considered she is the protector or guardian of children. Women observe polala amavsya vratam for the wellness and longevity of their children. It is similar to ‘Shital Sasthi’ in Orissa and ‘Sheetal Saptami’ puja in North india. It is believed that Goddess Poleramma will protect the children from several diseases, particularly smallpox and chicken pox. Things to do  : Women get up early on this day and make preparations for the special puja. Shodashopachar’ puja is performed to Goddess. During the puja, a sacred thread known as ‘Raksha Daaram’ or ‘Raksha Thoranam’ is also worshipped. After the completion of puja rituals, women tie this ‘Raksha Daaram’ to their children to ensure their safety During