Category: Festivals & Pilgrimages

At this time in India, devotees of Bappa are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with great pomp. The ten-day Ganeshotsav has started with Ganesh Chaturthi on 27 August. People welcomed Bappa with great pomp and show and Lord Ganpati was seated in the public pandals as well as in the house. Lord Ganesha is traditionally immersed on the auspicious occasion of Anant Chaturdashi. This time Bappa will be immersed on 7 September. In such a situation, you should take special care of some things while immersing Bappa, only then all your wishes will be fulfilled. Let us know about the rules of Ganesh immersion. Keep these things in mind at the time of immersion:- When to immerse Ganesh idols? The most auspicious time for Ganesh immersion is considered to be Pradosh Kaal on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, ten days after Ganesh Chaturthi, which comes after sunset. Let us tell you that the auspicious time for Ganesh immersion is between 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Therefore, bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa only in the auspicious time.

In Sanatan Dharma, lighting a lamp is considered an essential part of worshiping any deity. During this, a wick of cotton is made, which is dipped in ghee. But after the ghee is finished, the wick extinguishes. In such a situation, most people pick up this wick and throw it in the garbage. But do you know that using them correctly brings positive energy and auspicious results in life. It is believed that the burnt wick has positive energy and removes negative energy. Therefore, instead of throwing the wick somewhere, if you adopt this easy remedy, then it can bring happiness, prosperity and success in life. Let us know what should be done with the burnt wicks after the puja? Use the burnt wick in this way Should the remaining wick of the lamp be lit again or not? Many individuals reuse the old wick by adding more ghee or oil to relight the lamp. Let us tell you that doing this is not considered right. Whenever you light a lamp before the deity and it is a metal one, ensure to clean it and use a fresh wick. Lighting the remaining wick again reduces positivity. Along with this, let us tell you that in Hindu scriptures, it is also mentioned about rotating the lamp during Aarti. When doing Aarti, start by circling it four times around the feet, twice near the navel, once near the face, and finally seven times from the head down to the feet. In this way, Aarti should be rotated a total of 14 times.

The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated annually with great enthusiasm and joy. It holds significant importance in Sanatan Dharma. As per the Panchang, the festival begins on the fourth day of the bright half of the Bhadrapada month and continues until Anant Chaturdashi. As soon as the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha arrives, the whole country is immersed in the welcome of Ganpati Bappa. From the installation of Bappa’s idol in every house to decorations in big pandals, everything is done. During this time, devotees bring Ganpati Bappa to their home and serve him for ten days. According to religious beliefs, some rules of Ganpati worship have been told, following which the fruit of worship increases manifold. Let us tell you that for these ten days, there is a ritual of installation, worship, bhog, aarti and finally immersion of Ganpati Bappa. If you also want to celebrate Ganeshotsav at home, then follow the simple and complete method given below. What is the correct date of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 – 26 August or 27 August? There is confusion among people about whether the date of Ganesh Chaturthi is 26 or 27 this year. According to the Panchang, the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month will start on 26 August 2025 at 1:54 pm and will end on 27 August 2025 at 3:44 pm. Since Udaya Tithi is given more importance in Hindu tradition, the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on 27 August. Let us tell you that the ten-day Ganeshotsav is starting from 27 August and will continue till 8 September Anant Chaturdashi. Ganpati installation will start in homes, temples and pandals from Wednesday, 27 August 2025, and after ten days of worship, Bappa will be bid farewell with immersion. Auspicious time for idol installation and immersion The meeting was scheduled on the 27th at 11:05 am, but the person who was supposed to come at 1:40 pm has not come. No one is present. The time set for the meeting is not being followed and the person who was supposed to be present is not present. The meeting has not started and no one has come on time. The person who was supposed to come there is not present. The meeting is not taking place because no one has come., Ganesh immersion is done on the same day. The best time of the day is believed to be Pradosh Kaal, which happens after the sun has set. Method of installation of Ganpati

According to the Hindu calendar, Kajari Teej is celebrated each year on the third day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. This year this auspicious date is being celebrated on 12th August, i.e., today. Kajari Teej is regarded as a highly sacred observance for married women. It is believed that worshiping Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati and listening to the fast story on this day brings unbroken good fortune, happiness, prosperity, and a long life for the husband. Along with married women, unmarried girls also keep this fast to get the desired groom. Kajari Teej is also referred to by other names, such as Kajali Teej, Satudi Teej, and Badi Teej. Let us know the auspicious time, importance and worship method of this fast Kajri Teej Puja Shubh Muhurat According to the Vedic Panchang, the festival of Kajari Teej is being celebrated on 12th August. The auspicious time of Kajari Teej Puja is as follows: Brahma Muhurta: The early morning period is from 4:23 AM to 5:06 AM. Vijay Muhurta: from 02:38 to 03:31 in the afternoon Godhuli Muhurta: from 7:03 to 7:25 in the evening The auspicious time of Nishith Kaal will be from 12:05 to 12:48 at night. Importance of Kajari Teej This fast holds special significance for married women. There is a religious belief that Mother Parvati did rigorous penance to get Shiva and got him as her husband on the Tritiya Tithi of Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha. On this day, married women do sixteen adornments, like green sarees, green bangles, vermilion, bindi, and mehndi. Then at night, they offer Arghya to the moon and pray for a happy married life. After this, the fast is broken. The rules of this fast are exactly like the Karva Chauth fast. Kajri Teej Puja Vidhi

The festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami is near. The festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami is considered very important in Sanatan Dharma. This year the 5252nd birth anniversary of Lord Shri Krishna will be celebrated. On Janmashtami, devotees worship the child form of Lord Krishna, keep fast and read the fast story, and celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Krishna at night. Like every year, this year too there is confusion among the people about the date of Shri Krishna Janmashtami. Let us know in detail about the correct date of Shri Krishna’s birth anniversary, auspicious time of worship, etc. When is Krishna Janmashtami, 15 or 16 August? According to the Panchang, the Ashtami Tithi of Bhadrapada month will start at 11:49 pm on August 15 and will end at 9:34 pm on August 16. This year Janmashtami will be celebrated on both days. However, according to beliefs, Udayatithi is recognized. Therefore, fasting and worship will be done on Udaya Tithi; that is, this year the festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on 16 August, Saturday. Auspicious time and worship time Lord Krishna was born at midnight. This year Nitisha Muhurta will be from 12:04 pm to 12:47 pm on August 16, and the worship of Shri Krishna will be completed in this period. The Dahi Handi festival will also be celebrated during the day on August 16, followed by fasting until 5:51 AM on August 17. Krishna Janmashtami Puja Vidhi

The festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated as a major festival in Sanatan Dharma. Falling on the Purnima of Shravan month, Raksha Bandhan is a festival deeply rooted in tradition and love. This festival is considered an emotional symbol of love, security, and trust between brothers and sisters. On this day sisters tie Rakhi on the wrists of their brothers and wish them a long life. At the same time, brothers also promise to protect their sisters throughout their lives. With the arrival of Raksha Bandhan, the month of Shravan ends and the month of Bhadrapada begins. Let us tell you that Rakhi should not be tied under the shadow of Bhadra. That is why Rakhi is tied, keeping Bhadra in mind. This year there is confusion about the date of Raksha Bandhan and whether Rakhi will be celebrated on 8 August or 9 August. The decision will be taken according to the auspicious time. In such a situation, let us know when Rakshabandhan 2025 is and what the auspicious time to tie Rakhi is. Rakshabandhan 2025 Date According to the Hindu calendar, the full moon date of Shravan month will start on 08 August 2025, Friday, at 02:12. At the same time, it will end at 1:21 the next day. In such a situation, according to the Udaya date, Rakshabandhan will be celebrated on 09 August, Saturday. In Sanatan Dharma, all fasts and festivals are celebrated according to the Hindu calendar. In the Panchang, the day changes with the Udaya date, according to which fasts and festivals are celebrated. Astrology also advises celebrating only the fasts and festivals starting from the Udaya date. Rakshabandhan 2025 Shubh Muhurat Rakhi is not tied during the Bhadra period. Therefore, one should avoid tying Rakhi at an inauspicious time on this day. Let us tell you that this year Bhadra will start at 02:12 pm on 8 August, and it will end on 8 August itself at 01:52 am. In such a situation, Rakhi can be tied from the morning of 9 August. Talking about the auspicious time, the auspicious time to tie Rakhi on 9 August is from 5:47 am to 1:24 pm. This time is auspicious for Rakshabandhan, and Rakhi can be tied at this time. Rakshabandhan Puja Method “Om Yen Baddho Bali Raja Danavendra Mahabalah. O Raksha Sutra! I tie you with the same mantra with which Mahabali was tied. You stay steadfast; keep protecting.

The last Monday of Sawan is falling on 4 August 2025. In the month of Sawan, Shiva devotees worship Bholenath by chanting his name throughout the month, especially on Mondays. During the holy month of Sawan, devotees perform Jalabhishek and Rudrabhishek to honor and please Lord Mahadev. Three Mondays have passed, and now the last Monday is going to come on 4 August 2025. This is the last chance for the devotees to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. According to the Hindu calendar, many auspicious yogas are being formed on this day: Brahma Muhurta, Vijay Muhurta, Amrit Kaal, and Ravi Yoga. Let’s find out the auspicious time to offer prayers and perform worship for Lord Shiva. Auspicious coincidences and Muhurta of the last Sawan Monday Brahma Muhurta will be from 4:20 am to 5:02 am. Abhijit Muhurta will be from 12 noon to 12:54 pm. Vijay Muhurta will be from 2:41 am to 3:35 am. Amrit Kaal will be from 1:47 am to 3:32 am on the midnight of 4-5 August. At the same time, Nishita Muhurta will be from 12:06 am to 12:48 am. And the last Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga will be from 5:44 am to 9:12 am. Additionally, Ravi Yoga will prevail throughout the day on the last Monday of Sawan, making it even more auspicious for worship and rituals. These times are said to be very fruitful for Puja Arajadhana and Jalabhishek and Rudrabhishek. 4 August 2025, Monday, Puja Vidhi On the fourth and last Monday of Sawan, i.e., 4 August, get up in the Brahma Muhurta in the morning and take a bath. Wear green clothes on this day, as this color is considered very dear to both Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. Sit in front of Lord Shiva with a calm mind and take a vow of fasting by keeping a flower in your hand. Perform Jalabhishek on Shivling with Panchamrit (milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar). Chant Om Namah Shivaya during Jalabhishek. After this, offer flowers, dhatura, bhang, belpatra, fruits, and sweets on Shivling. Remember to keep your face in the northeast direction while worshiping. Ask for forgiveness from Lord Shiva for your mistakes and make a wish. During the fast, definitely follow celibacy.

The holy month of Sawan is going on, which started on 11th July this year and will end on 09th August. This year there will be a total of 4 Monday fasts in Sawan, in which 2 Monday fasts have passed so far and 2 are yet to come. Sawan Somwar fast is considered to be of special importance in Sanatan Dharma. In the month of Shravan, people do puja-path and fast for the whole month. At this time it is necessary to be careful in eating and drinking. Today we will tell you when to break the Sawan Somwar fast and what to eat and what not to eat. Let’s know… What should be eaten during the fast? Food is not consumed in Shravan fast, but fruits can be eaten. On this day, along with offering Belpatra on Shivling, you can also consume it. Along with this, you can also eat Rajgira Paratha in the fast of Monday of Shravan. It is light and tasty and is eaten with curd or chutney. Apart from this, Sabudana, Makhana, Arrowroot, and Buckwheat are also eaten during fasting. Paratha, Khichdi, and Halwa are prepared from these. Now talking about the rules of breaking the fast, it is considered best to break this fast in the evening. After listening to the story of Sawan Monday fast, eat sweet food. Then worship Lord Shiva early in the morning the next day and complete the fast by giving donations, etc., as per your capacity. What should not be eaten during the fast? Salt is not consumed in this fast. You should keep the fast by taking only fruits. Do not eat coconut in this fast, even by mistake. Also do not consume any tamasic things. Follow a satvik diet so that both the body and mind get peace. Alcohol should not be consumed during the days of Sawan and Monday fast. Its consumption is considered forbidden these days. Apart from this, do not eat food repeatedly during this fast. Food is eaten only once in this fast. Bhole will be pleased with faith and devotion If you are not able to keep the Sawan Monday fast for some reason, then it is not at all that you will not get the blessings of Bholenath. Bhole Baba sees more faith than fasting. By keeping faith in your mind, you can please Bholenath by offering only a pot of pure water on Shivling or by mental chanting. Because only devotion done with a true heart reaches God.

What was supposed to be a grand spiritual celebration in Puri turned tense on Friday, June 27, as over 600 devotees fell ill during the iconic Rath Yatra due to unbearable heat and overcrowding According to Chief District Medical Officer Dr. Kishore Satapathy, many devotees suffered from vomiting, fainting spells, and minor injuries. While most were treated and discharged quickly, around 70 people remain hospitalized, with 9 reported in critical condition. “Fortunately, no lives have been lost,” confirmed Dr. Satapathy. Heatwave & Overcrowding BlamedOdisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling cited the hot and humid weather as a major reason behind the sudden spike in health issues. The situation worsened in the Balagandi area when Lord Balabhadra’s chariot, Taladhwaja, got stuck for over an hour, causing a bottleneck and stampede-like congestion. Many people were injured while attempting to escape the packed area. Quick action by volunteers and medical teams from both government and private organizations enabled the prompt transportation of the injured to nearby hospitals. Yatra to Resume TodayDue to the delay, all three holy chariots failed to arrive at the Gundicha Temple on Friday. But devotees need not worry — the pulling of the chariots will continue today, as is often the case when such large-scale delays occur. “There’s nothing unusual. All rituals were conducted on time, and there were no serious mishaps,” said Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan. At last update: Lord Balabhadra’s Taladhwaja is halted at Balagandi Chhak Goddess Subhadra’s Darpadalan is at Marichkote Lord Jagannath’s Nandighosh was only symbolically pulled and remains near the main temple Over 1 Million Devotees Flooded PuriAs per officials, an estimated 10 lakh devotees gathered in Puri for this year’s Rath Yatra, making it one of the largest religious gatherings in the country. Despite the health scares and chariot delays, the devotional spirit remains high, and Puri gears up for Day 2 of the Yatra with hopes of smooth proceedings.