Ganesh Visarjan 2026 Dates, Vidhi & Mantra

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About Ganesh Immersion Ganesh Visarjan is the process of immersion of the Lord Ganesha idol in water. It signifies the end of the Ganesh Navratri and the return of Lord Ganesha to his abode, Kailash. The word “Visarjan” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Visarjana” which means “to immerse”. Ganesh Navratri or Ganesh Utsav celebrations … Read more

Totakashtakam Lyrics and Meaning

Totakashtakam was composed by Giri (Totakacharya), a foremost disciple of Jagathguru Adi Shankaracharya. Once he praised Acharya with Ashta Slokas in Totaka Meter (An Anapestic tetrameter that has four anapestic metrical feet per line). Thereafter, Giri got the title of Totakacharya and the rhyme became famous as Totakashtakam. Totakashtakam Lyrics and Meaning viditā khila śāstra sudhā jaladhe … Read more

Names of Telugu Months of the Year

The Telugu Calendar is divided into 12 months, the month is called Masamu in Telugu and each Masamu consist of 30 days & divided into 2 Pakshas(Fortnight) – Shukla paksham and Krishna paksham. Each Paksha has 15 days. The Shukhla Paksham ends with Pournami(Full Moon) and Krishna Paksham ends with Amavaasya(No Moon). List of Telugu Months English … Read more

Rishi Panchami 2026: Date, Story and Puja Vidhi

Rishi Panchami date

About Rishi Panchami Rishi Panchami is observed on the fifth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (Badrapada Shukla Panchami), the day after Ganesh Chaturthi. It is dedicated to the seven sages, or Sapta Rishi, who are remembered and honored on this day. The seven sages (Sapta Rishi) are Kashyapa, Atri, Bharadhvaja, Vishvamitra, Gautama, Jamadagni, … Read more

Baisakhi 2025 Date, Festivities

Baisakhi is the most important festival celebrated by Sikhs in the month of April. It is the New Year of the Sikhs. Baisakhi is also known as Vaisakhi and it is one of the most important festivals in Punjab.  This takes place during the time when the Rabi crop is ready for harvesting. The farmers … Read more

Aadi Krithigai 2027 Date, Story & Celebrations

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Aadi Krithigai is a Tamil festival dedicated to Lord Murugan (Subrahmanya Swamy). It is celebrated in the Tamil month Aadi. In Aadi month devotees perform more poojas and other religious activities. Aadi Krittigai is celebrated on the day of Krittika nakshatra in the Aadi month. Aadi Krithigai is also pronounced as Aadi Krittika, Aadi Krithika, Aadi Krithikai. … Read more