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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Kolkata Puja Time, Rituals & Shopping List
Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Monday, 14 September 2026, in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. The Chaturthi tithi starts at 7:06 AM on 14 September and ends at 7:44 AM on 15 September.
Krishna Janmashtami 2026: Auspicious Yogas & Shubh Muhurat for Puja
Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna, and this year several rare yogas fall on the same day. Here's the correct date, the auspicious yogas forming, the puja muhurat, the puja vidhi, and the right time to break your fast.
Janmashtami 2026: Exalted Moon in Taurus; Krishna Will Bless These Zodiac Signs!
Krishna Janmashtami falls on Friday, 4th September 2026. It is celebrated on Ashtami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha, in the Bhadrapada month. This year, Ashtami Tithi starts around 2:25 AM on 4th September and ends around 12:13 AM on 5th September. Rohini Nakshatra runs from about 12:29 AM to 11:04 PM on the 4th.
Everything About Rudraksha: History, Benefits & Types
Rudraksha is one of the most revered sacred beads in Indian spiritual traditions. Traditionally associated with Lord Shiva, Rudraksha has been used for centuries in meditation, prayer, mantra chanting and other spiritual practices.
How to Use a Japamala for Meditation and Chanting
The word Japamala comes from two Sanskrit words: Japa (the repetition of a mantra or divine name) and Mala (garland). A Japamala is essentially a string of beads used to keep count while repeating a mantra, allowing the mind to focus on sound and meaning rather than on tallying repetitions.
How to Choose the Right Muhurat for Your Griha Pravesh
Moving into a new home marks the start of a whole new chapter, and in Vedic tradition, that beginning is honoured through the Griha Pravesh ceremony — a sacred housewarming ritual performed before a family settles in. Choosing the right Griha Pravesh Muhurat is believed to invite prosperity, peace, and positive energy into the household, based on factors like Tithi, Nakshatra, planetary positions, and Rahu Kaal. This guide walks through how that muhurat is chosen, which months and rituals are traditionally favoured, and what you'll need to plan the ceremony with confidence — whether you're working with a Vedic Pandit or simply want to understand the tradition behind it.
5 Benefits of Wearing a Rudraksha Mala Every Day
Rudraksha malas have been worn for centuries by devotees, meditators, and anyone seeking a steadier, calmer daily practice — strung from sacred seed-beads said to have originated from Lord Shiva's own tears. This guide walks through what Rudraksha actually is, the benefits devotees associate with it, what the different Mukhis (bead faces) mean, and how to choose, wear, and care for your mala the right way. Whether you're picking your first 5 Mukhi mala or simply curious about the tradition behind it, everything you need to get started is here.
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