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Navratri 2026 Day 4: Maa Kushmanda Mantra, Puja Vidhi, Aarti and Vrat Katha

Learn about Maa Kushmanda on the fourth day of Navratri 2026, including her mantra, puja vidhi, aarti, favourite bhog and the mythological story of her divine creation of the universe.

13 Oct 2026 5:12 pm
Bilva Nimantran 2026: Why Is Goddess Durga Invited Before Saptami, Ashtami and Navami Puja?

Bilva Nimantran 2026 will be observed on October 16. Know the auspicious muhurat, Shashthi Tithi timings, rituals and why Goddess Durga is invited before Maha Saptami Puja.

13 Oct 2026 3:20 pm
Pope lung nodule: Could it be cancer?

The case of Pope Leo shows how small lung nodules are often found during routine health checks. Quick treatment is generally advised before nodules can grow to become larger life-threatening masses.

13 Oct 2026 12:47 pm
Navratri 2026: When Is Ashtami & Navami? Know the Dates, Tithi Timings and Puja Muhurat

Confused about Navratri 2026 Ashtami and Navami dates? Check Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami tithi timings, Sandhi Puja muhurat, auspicious timings and vrat parana details.

12 Oct 2026 3:01 pm
Navratri 2026 Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta Puja Vidhi, Mantra, Aarti and Mythological Story

Maa Chandraghanta Puja Vidhi for Navratri 2026: Know the puja samagri, worship rituals, mantra, aarti lyrics, bhog and the mythological story of the goddess.

12 Oct 2026 1:07 pm
Navratri 2026 Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini Puja Vidhi, Mantras, Aarti and Mythological Story

Maa Brahmacharini Puja Vidhi for Navratri 2026 Day 2: Know the Goddess's mantras, aarti lyrics, puja samagri, bhog and mythological vrat katha.

11 Oct 2026 3:35 pm
Shardiya Navratri 2026: Maa Shailputri Puja Vidhi, Mantras, Aarti and Mythological Story

Know Maa Shailputri Puja Vidhi for Navratri 2026, including mantras, prayers, aarti lyrics, offerings and the mythological story of Goddess Shailputri.

11 Oct 2026 11:26 am
Navratri 2026: Do These Remedies During 9 Days to Seek Maa Durgas Blessings

Sharadiya Navratri 2026 begins October 11. Know traditional remedies involving Durga Saptashati, red flowers, camphor, cloves, Tulsi, betel leaves and more.

9 Oct 2026 5:53 pm
Navratri 2026 Ghatasthapana: What Should You Keep Under the Kalash? 3 Mistakes You Must Avoid

Navratri 2026 begins October 11. Know what grains to place under the kalash during Ghatasthapana and 3 mistakes to avoid during Kalash Sthapana.

8 Oct 2026 5:51 pm
Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026: Never Do These 10 Things on This Day, Ancestors May Be Displeased

Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026: Know 10 things to avoid during Pitru Paksha, from tamasic food and arguments to buying new items and delaying Shraddha rituals.

8 Oct 2026 2:21 pm
Navratri 2026: 9 Days, 9 ColoursKnow Which Colour to Wear on Each Day

Sharadiya Navratri 2026 begins October 11. Check the 9 auspicious Navratri colours, day-wise dates and their religious significance.

7 Oct 2026 4:56 pm
Shradh Paksha 2026: What Happens If You Don't Offer Tarpan?

Shradh Paksha 2026: Know what Hindu scriptures traditionally say about skipping Tarpan and the simple remedies for those unable to perform ancestral rituals.

7 Oct 2026 3:03 pm
When is Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026? October 9 or 10? Know the Exact Date, Timings and Rituals

Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026 falls on October 10. Know the exact Amavasya Tithi, Tarpan and Pind Daan timings, Shraddha rituals and its spiritual significance.

6 Oct 2026 4:24 pm
When Is Pitru Diwali? How to Perform Deep Daan and Why It Is Believed to Please Ancestors

Pitru Diwali is observed during Pitru Paksha. Know the significance of Deep Daan, kheer bhog, diya rituals and why ancestors are believed to be pleased on this day.

6 Oct 2026 12:13 pm
Pitru Paksha 2026: Do This Special Hanuman Remedy With 21 Peepal Leaves for Ancestors

During Pitru Paksha, write Shri Rams name on 21 Peepal leaves and offer them to Hanuman Ji. Know the traditional ritual and its religious significance.

5 Oct 2026 4:26 pm
Shardiya Navratri 2026: 5 Things You Must Remove From Home Before Navratri Begins

Shardiya Navratri 2026 begins October 11. According to Vastu and Feng Shui beliefs, remove these 5 items from your home before Navratri for positive energy.

5 Oct 2026 3:56 pm
Shradh Paksha 2026: Perform Shradh on This Day for Ancestors Who Died an Untimely Death

Shradh Paksha 2026: Know why Chaturdashi Shradh is considered significant for ancestors who died an untimely death and learn the traditional rituals.

1 Oct 2026 3:38 pm
What would Francis of Assisi make of his fame today?

The Catholic saint renounced wealth and fame to become a mendicant friar. Yet over history, his teachings and life have inspired popes, Dante, and even Mussolini.

28 Sep 2026 1:24 pm
Italy to ban burqa in schools, limit foreign pupils

Italy's conservative government approved a new decree banning face-covering Islamic veils including burqas and niqabs in schools and putting a limit on the number of students with a poor command of the Italian language in each classroom. Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, called her Cabinet's measures ools of common sense that do not divide, adding that they will help integration by avoiding what the right-wing leader called ghetto classes. She went on to say the rules would lead to all

26 Sep 2026 5:23 pm
17.79 Lakh new devotees reached Badrinath setting a new record of faith

Under the able leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Char Dham Yatra continues to set new milestones. After Yamunotri and Gangotri, the number of pilgrims visiting Badrinath Dham has now surpassed all previous records. For the first time in the history of the shrine, the number of devotees visiting Badrinath has reached 1,779,805. There is still around one-and-a-half to nearly two months remaining before the shrines portals close for the winter. The Badrinath Yatra, which commenc

23 Sep 2026 5:16 pm
Janmashtami 2026: Why Is Cucumber Cut at Midnight? The Fascinating Story Behind the Ritual

Janmashtami, one of the most revered Hindu festivals, celebrates the divine birth of Lord Krishna. Devotees across India observe fasts, decorate temples and homes, sing devotional songs and wait eagerly for midnightthe auspicious hour when Krishna is believed to have appeared on Earth. Among the many traditions associated with Janmashtami, one ritual stands out for its unique symbolism: cutting a cucumber at midnight. For devotees who follow this custom, the ritual is not simply about cutting

2 Sep 2026 12:16 pm
Before Janmashtami, Bring These 5 Auspicious Things Home for Happiness & Prosperity

Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. The festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna. In many households, devotees worship Krishna in his child form, known as Laddu Gopal. It is traditionally believed that serving and worshipping Krishna brings happiness, peace and prosperity to the home. Bringing certain sacred items into the house before Janmashtami is also considered auspicious. These are not merely decorative objects but are reg

30 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
Raksha Bandhan 2026: Choose a Lucky Rakhi for Your Brother According to His Zodiac Sign

Raksha Bandhan, the sacred festival celebrating the unbreakable bond between brothers and sisters, will be observed on August 28, 2026. A rakhi is not merely a thread; traditionally, it is regarded as a symbol of a sisters prayers for her brothers long life, protection and well-being. According to astrology, choosing a rakhi in a colour associated with the ruling planet of your brothers zodiac sign is believed to invite positive planetary energies, prosperity and happiness into his life. Here a

25 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
Modi Chalisa Row: Is Worshipping Living People Allowed in Hinduism?

The debate over Modi Chalisa raises questions about person worship in Hinduism. Explore Hindu scriptures, the difference between respect and worship, and views on worshipping living individuals.

21 Aug 2026 4:08 pm
Will 13 Muslim Nations Attack India? Mecca Defense Pact Revive Bhavishya Malika Prediction

Bhavishya Malika prediction claims 13 Muslim countries may unite against India. Know what the prophecy says and why it is going viral again.

19 Aug 2026 5:42 pm
Why Do People Tie Kalava Around Tulsi Plant? Know the Auspicious Day and Correct Method

Tulsi has been revered in Hindu tradition for centuries and holds a special place in religious practices. The Padma Purana also describes the glory and significance of Tulsi and considers the plant especially dear to Lord Vishnu. For this reason, Tulsi leaves are an essential part of many Vishnu-related rituals, and a Vishnu puja is traditionally considered incomplete without Tulsi. Several customs associated with Tulsi worship continue to be followed in Hindu households. One such tradition is

19 Aug 2026 4:28 pm
Nag Panchami 2026: Kaal Sarp Dosha Remedies, Puja Vidhi & Muhurat

Nag Panchami 2026 will be celebrated on Monday, August 17. In Hindu tradition, worshipping Nag Devta, or the serpent deity, holds special significance on this festival. Since snakes are closely associated with Lord Shiva, devotees also perform Shiva puja on Nag Panchami. According to astrological beliefs, Nag Panchami is also considered an important occasion for performing religious remedies associated with Rahu-Ketu-related doshas and Kaal Sarp Yoga. When all the planets in a birth chart are

16 Aug 2026 4:16 pm
Third Sawan Somwar 2026: Rare Combination of 9 Auspicious Yogas, Jalabhishek Muhurat

August 17, 2026, marks the third Monday of Sawan, and this time the day is set to be especially significant from a religious and astrological perspective. Nine rare and auspicious combinations are said to be forming on the same day, making it highly favourable for worshipping Lord Shiva. According to religious beliefs, performing Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva with proper rituals on this auspicious day can help remove obstacles, ailments and doshas from life and fulfil devotees' wishes. 9 Auspicious

15 Aug 2026 4:22 pm
Sawan Shivratri 2026: Is it Auspicious to Offer Water During Bhadra Kaal? Know the Best Time for Kanwar Jal Abhishek

Sawan Shivratri 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 11. Observed on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Sawan, the festival holds immense religious significance for devotees of Lord Shiva. Offering water to the Shivling and worshipping Mahadev during the Nishita Kaal is considered particularly auspicious. On Sawan Shivratri, Kanwariyas traditionally offer the sacred water they have carried during the Kanwar Yatra to Lord Shiva. This ritual also marks the culmination o

10 Aug 2026 12:20 pm