What is Purushottam Maas 2026 & Why It Comes Every 3 Years?
The Hindu calendar holds many sacred months. But one month stands entirely apart. That month is Purushottam Maas. In 2026, this rare and holy month returns. It gives every devotee a golden window for spiritual growth. Purushottam Maas 2026 begins on May 17 and ends on June 15. Many people hear the term “extra month” …...
Apara Ekadashi: The Ekadashi That Destroys Sins of Past Lives
Among the many Ekadashis observed throughout the Hindu calendar, Apara Ekadashi holds a deeply transformative place. Scriptures describe it as an Ekadashi capable of cleansing even heavy karmic burdens when observed with sincere bhakti and devotion. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this sacred vrat is observed during the Krishna Paksha of the...
Why Hindu Scriptures Place Mother Above Heaven and God?
Before a child learns to pray, before they can name a god, visit a temple, or utter a single word, they know their mother. Hinduism recognized this profound truth thousands of years ago and encoded it across its most sacred texts: the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, the Manusmriti, the Bhagavata Purana, and the Durga Saptashati, each …...
Shani Jayanti: Why Lord Shani is Worshipped and Feared
Shani Jayanti is one of the most sacred and widely observed Hindu festivals. It marks the birth anniversary of Lord Shani Dev, the god of karma, justice, and discipline. Millions of devotees across India observe this day with fasts, prayers, and temple visits. Shani Dev is not just a planet in the solar system. In …...
Narada Jayanti: The Divine Messenger of Bhakti
Most of us first met Narada Muni on television. A saffron robe, a veena in hand, and that familiar line – Narayana, Narayana – before he walked into some king’s court and stirred up trouble. We laughed. We watched. And slowly, without realising it, we accepted that version as the real one. It is not. …...
Chandika Jayanti: The Divine Form of Shakti and Its Sacred Significance
Chandika Jayanti is a sacred day dedicated to Goddess Chandika, a powerful form of the Divine Mother in Hindu tradition. In the Devi Mahatmya of the Markandeya Purana, she is described as the fierce and protective form of Shakti, the divine energy that restores balance whenever injustice and chaos arise in the world. For many …...
