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Explores Hindu festivals through their history, symbolism, rituals, and deeper meaning. Not just dates and procedures, but why these celebrations exist and what they represent in everyday life.

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Aja Ekadashi 2026: Date, Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi and Rules

Some Ekadashi fasts are remembered for their rituals. Aja Ekadashi is remembered for a man who refused to break his word, even when it cost him everything. The story of King Harishchandra lies at the heart of this observance. He lost his kingdom, his wealth, his family, and eventually his freedom, yet remained committed to …...

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Krishna Janmashtami 2026: Story, Date, Puja Muhurat, Vrat, Rituals 

Krishna Janmashtami 2026 falls on Friday, September 4, with the Nishita Puja extending past midnight into the early hours of September 5. In a rare alignment, both the Smarta and Vaishnava calendars agree on this same date this year. Puja and parana timings still vary by city, so check the location-specific table below before you...

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Raksha Bandhan 2026: Date, Shubh Muhurat, History and Rituals

Raksha Bandhan 2026 Date Friday, August 28, 2026 Tithi Shravana Purnima (full moon) Shubh Muhurat 5:57 AM to 9:48 AM IST Bhadra Kaal None. Bhadra ends before sunrise, so the full morning is auspicious Ask anyone with a sibling what Raksha Bandhan feels like, and you rarely get a straight answer. You get a memory …...

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Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 Date, Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026, also widely known as Pavitra Ekadashi 2026, falls on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The Ekadashi tithi begins at 2:01 AM on August 23 and ends at 4:19 AM on August 24. The Shravana Putrada Ekadashi parana time is the next day, August 24, between 1:58 PM and 4:29 PM. This is …...

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Teej 2026: Dates, Types, History, Rituals, Meaning & Celebrations

Teej 2026 brings three festivals for Hindu women between mid-August and mid-September. Hariyali Teej 2026 falls on 15 August, Kajari Teej 2026 falls on 31 August, and Hartalika Teej 2026 falls on 13 or 14 September, depending on the panchang your region follows. Each Teej honors Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. Women fast, dress in...

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Kamika Ekadashi 2026 Date and Time Complete Vrat Guide with Katha

Kamika Ekadashi 2026 date and time: the fast falls on Sunday, August 9, 2026, during Krishna Paksha of the sacred Shravana month. The Ekadashi tithi begins at 1:59 PM on August 8 and ends at 11:04 AM on August 9. The Kamika Ekadashi parana time is the next morning, August 10, between 5:47 AM and …...

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