Nag Panchami 2026: Date, Story of the Serpent God, and How to Worship
Nag Panchami 2026: Date, Story of the Serpent God, and How to Worship Nag Panchami 2026 falls on Monday, 17 August 2026 in most parts of India. It is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Nag Devta (the serpent god), observed on the Panchami tithi of Shukla Paksha during the holy month of …...
How to Perform Rudrabhishek at Home During Sawan?
To perform Rudrabhishek at home, bathe the Shivling first with plain water, then pour milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar water one at a time while chanting Om Namah Shivaya, finish with a Gangajal rinse, offer Bel Patra, and close with aarti. No priest is required for this simplified home version. Most guides to Rudrabhishek …...
Sawan Shivratri 2026 Date, Puja Vidhi, Rituals, Story & Importance
Sawan Shivratri 2026 falls on Tuesday, August 11. The Chaturdashi tithi runs from 4:54 AM on August 11 to 1:52 AM on August 12, with Nishita Kaal, the most powerful puja window, falling close to midnight. Devotees fast, perform Jalabhishek across four prahars, and stay awake through the night for Lord Shiva. If you ask …...
Kanwar Yatra 2026: Start Date, Routes, Rules and What Kanwariyas Carry
Kanwar Yatra 2026 begins Thursday, July 30, and concludes on Sawan Shivratri, Tuesday, August 11. Kanwariyas walk from the Ganga at Haridwar, Gaumukh, or Sultanganj to Shiva temples, carrying holy water without setting it on bare ground, to perform Jalabhishek. Ask anyone who has stood on NH-34 near Muzaffarnagar in the second week of...
Sawan 2026 Start and End Date, All Somvar Dates and Auspicious Tithis
The Sawan 2026date in North India runs from Thursday, July 30 to Friday, August 28. In Maharashtra, Gujarat, and South India, Sawan 2026 runs from Thursday, August 13 to Friday, September 11. Both calendars share the same festivals, only the month window differs. सावन 2026 की पूरी जानकारी,...
How to Observe Sawan Somvar Vrat Correctly According to Shastra?
To observe Sawan Somvar vrat correctly, wake before sunrise, take a sankalp, perform Jalabhishek on the Shivling with water, milk, and honey, chant Om Namah Shivaya, fast through the day on sattvic food, and break the fast after evening puja. Every Monday in Sawan, before sunrise someone is already bathing, laying out a diya, filling...
