Shani Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Lord Shani and is also known as Shani Amavasya.

The festival of Chitra pournami or poornima is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Chitra (April - May).

Baglamukhi Jayanti is observed on the 8th day (Ashtami Tithi) of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha

Saturn transits from Aquarius to Pisces on 28th March 2025 at 9:54 PM IST according to the Tirukanidha Panchangam

Let us hope and pray that  2025 usher will in a new era of peace,health and prosperity to all.

This is a Hindu festival celebrated on the day the sun enters the zodiac sign (rashi) of Capricorn (Makar) 

Darsha Amavasya is a highly significant Amavasya in thew Hindu Calender. Amavasya in general marks the no moon day, Darsha Amavasya refers to the night when the moon is completely absent.

Kalashtami, which is also known as Kala Ashtami, is observed every month during Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha.Devotees of Lord Bhairav keep fast and worship Him on all Kalashtami days in the year.

Kaarthigai Deepam is celebrated on the full moon day in the Tamil month of Kaarthigai which coincides with Krithikai/Krittika Nakshatra in the month of November or December. 

Sashti Tithi is dedicated to Lord Skanda. Devotees keep fast during Shukla Paksha Sashti day. For Skanda Sashti Vratam the day when Sashti Tithi is combined with Panchami Tithi is preferred. Hence Skanda Sashti Vratam might be observed on Panchami Tithi.Skanda is a popular Hindu deity especially ... View details

Kalabhairav Jayanti is the birth anniversary of fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva associated with annihilation.

Onam is one of the most colorful community festivals of India 

A six day fast is observed from the first day the Karthika month up to the sixth day which is Soorasamharam, the most important day of the festival. 

This nine-day and nine-night festival, brings together all in the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga also known as Shakti /Devi. Navaratri is a festival of worship and dance for the Mother - who destroys evil.

Diwali, the Festival of Lights is celebrated with great fervor all over India. It is the time of the year when Goddess Lakshmi is propitiated and bestows her blessings on all her devotees.

Varalakshmi Vratha is celebrated on the Friday before the full moon in the Tamil Month 'Aadi'

The Sri Rudram chant is an ancient Vedic hymn, and is the oldest example of a listing of various names of Lord Siva. Through the chanting of Sri Rudram, Lord Sivas various attributes and aspects are invoked and worshipped. Chanting the Rudram is considered to be of great benefit.

The transit of Jupiter , commonly known as Guru Peyarchi, is one of the most important events in Vedic Astrology as its impact is significant.

The word Akshaya means that which never diminishes - hence beginnings made or valuables bought on this day are considered certain to bring luck and success.

This full moon signifies the marriage of Parvati and Parameswara (Lord Shiva), Murugan and Deyvaanai, and Aandaal and Rangamannar. 

The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is a prayer to Lord Shiva (part of the hindu trinity, the lord of destruction, penance and meditation) to help overcome "death".

The ninth day of the bright half of Chaitra is the birthday of Lord Rama.

Yugadi specifically refers to the start of the age we are living in now, Kali Yuga.

The full moon day of the Tamil month of Masi in Magha Nakshtra is considered auspicious. It is believed that during this period,divine beings descend to purify the karma of the human race. 

Rohini vrat begins when the Rohini Nakshatra rises in the sky after sunrise. 

The Hindu festival of Mahashivaratri is celebrated on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of the Magh month, as per the Hindu lunar calendar. The Shiva principle is most active on this day of the year.

Durgashtami fasting is observed every month during Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha. On this day devotees of Goddess Durga worship Her and observe day long fast...

Thai is a Tamil month which coincides with Magh. The word Thaipusam is derived from the month name Thai and Pusam

Ganesha Chaturthi, the great Ganesha festival, also known as 'Vinayak Chaturthi' or 'Vinayaka Chavithi' is celebrated by Hindus around the world as the birthday of Lord Ganesha

Sun worship is deep rooted in the Vedas. Ratha Saptami marks the seventh day following the Sun’s northerly movement starting from Capricorn .

Let us thank God for all that we received in 2023 and seek blessings for the new year. May 2024 fulfill our dreams and aspirations and remove all obstacles that stand in the way of success.

The Sri Suktha mantra invokes Goddess Maha Lakshmi through the sacred Fire. 

Pradosh Vrat, which is also known as Pradosham in South India, is observed to seek blessings of Lord Shiva. 

Gokul Ashtami is the birthday of Lord Krishna. It falls on the 8th day of the dark half of the month of 'Bhadrapada' 

Lord Ganesh is one of the most revered and loved deities. He is also one of the most commonly associated symbols of Hinduism, 

The full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashad (July-August) is observed as the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, 

Dhanvantari is an Avatar of Vishnu  and appears in the Vedas and Puranas as the physician of the gods. He is the god of Ayurvedic medicine. 

The Navagraha Homam is performed to remove all obstacles in life and attain 'Ayur, Arogya and Saukhyam' (longevity, health and happiness).

Vaik?si Vis?kam is important to the Saivites, Vaishnavites and the Buddhists. To the Saivites, it is the day of the descent of Lord Murugan...

The planet Jupiter is known as GURU or BRIHASPATI.The names mean, "teacher, lord of light, and teacher to the gods." Jupiter is a benefic planet, generally considered to be the most auspicious of the planets.

Saturn transits on 17.01.2023 at 17:35:00 hrs from MAKARA RASI (CAPRICORN) to KUMBA RASI (AQUARIUS) 

Arudra Darisanam or Arudra Darshan takes place on full moon 

Rahu transits from Mesha rasi to Meena rasi on 30th October 2023 and stays in this position till 18th October 2025.

Maha Lakshmi Yagna is performed for the purpose of gaining legitimate wealth. Those who are involved in business or are facing financial problems may perform this Yagna to receive the blessings and grace of Goddess Mahalakshmi.

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Lord Ganesha is always worshipped before starting any Pooja or Homa. Lord Ganesha removes all obstacles. Lord Ganesha is also known as ‘Vigneshwara’ [vigna + Eswara] which means the lord who remove... View details

Ekadashi fasting is observed on every 11th Tithi in Hindu calendar. There are two Ekadashi fasting in a month, one during Shukla Paksha and another during Krishna Paksha.

The first day of the Tamil month of Purattasi coincides with Thiruvonam Nakshatra and  Ekadashi this year and each is considered auspicious for worship of Lord Vishnu.

Vaikuntha Ekadashi falls on Friday, December 25, 2020.  According to the Vakya Panchangam, followed in temples, Saturn transits from Dhanus Rasi to Makaram on 26th December 2020.

From 23rd September 2020, 12:31PM to 12th April 2022 15:31 PM Rahu will be positioned in Rishaba (Taurus) Rasi and Ketu Vrischika(Scorpio) Rasi. 

Saturn passes through each sign for a period of above 2 1/2 years. The upcoming transit of Saturn is on 24th January 2020 according to Lahiri Panchang.

Jupiter transits from Vrischika to Dhanur Rasi on 28th Oct 2019 according to the Vakya Panchangam which is followed at temples. Astrologers who follow the Thirukanidha Panchangam date the transit on 4th November 2019.

Pradosham in this month of Shravan falls on 29th July, which is also a Monday, considered auspicious during this month as Shravan Somwar

Purnima fasting might be observed either on Purnima day or on one day before Purnima day i.e. on Chaturdashi day depending on starting time of Purnima Tithi on previous day.

One of the ways to appease Lord Sani include offering of black clothes, mustard oil, black daal, sesame etc. to the poor and helping and serving the old and needy people since Sani signifies all these. 
The Sani Preethi Homam is performed to alleviate the malefic effects of Saturn.

The Sudarshana Chakram is the mighty weapon of Lord Narayana and has many auspicious attributes associated with it.Most importantly, it has the attribute of "Pida Pradanam"

Vaikunta Ekadashi is the Krishna paksha Ekadashi that occurs during the Dhanurmasa period in the Hindu calendar corresponding to late December - January in the English calendar. 

The homam is performed to seek all material benefits, increase abundance and accumulation of legitimate wealth.

The Tamil month of Purattasi (Sept-Oct) is belived to be the preferred month for Lord Balaji (Vishnu)

Aadi Pooram is one of the major festivals celebrated in all Vaishnavite temples. It falls in the month of Aadi on Pooram nakshatra.

Aadi is the divine month when Gods and Goddesses decide to enhance the lives of their graceful creations i.e.humans.

Sashti Tithi is dedicated to Lord Skanda. Devotees keep fast during Shukla Paksha Sashti day. For Skanda Sashti Vratam the day when Sashti Tithi is combined with Panchami Tithi is preferred. Hence Skanda Sashti Vratam might be observed on Panchami Tithi.

Goddess Lakshmi is the Goddess of the wealth while Kubera or Kuberan is the wealthiest among the devas.

Sankatahara Chaturthi is an auspicious festival celebrated in honour of Lord Ganesh. It is observed on every Hindu calendar month on the ‘chaturthi’ (fourth day)

The Sri Suktham is a hymn in the Atharva Veda and also appears as a supplement to the Rigveda. The Sri Suktha mantra invokes Goddess Maha Lakshmi through the sacred Fire. 

The Lakshmi Ganapathi homam is performed to remove all the obstacles and negativity

Puthandu, or the better known Tamil New Year or Chithirai Tiru-naal, is the celebration of the first day of the Tamil new year in mid-April

Amavasya is new moon day in Hindu calendar. It is significant day as many rituals are performed only on Amavasya Tithi. All Amavasya days are appropriate to perform Shraddha rituals to appease ancestors. 

This is a festival celebrating the birth of Lord Hanuman. Lord Hanuman was born on Chaitra-paurnima,

The Krithigai or Krithika Nakshatra is considered highly auspicious to worship Lord Muruga.

Narasimha Jayanti is celebrated on 20th May and Vaikasi Visakam on 21st May 2016

Vasant Panchami is dedicated to Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge

Nag Panchami is observed on the 5th day of the bright half of shravan (July-August).

The red appearance of Mars or Mangal as it is known in Vedic Astrology,is believed to be the reason behind its aggressive nature and is known as Angarakha.Astrology considers Mars as a malefic planet while also as a symbol of energy......