Articles tagged "Festivals"

Lord Ganesha seated at a festive altar surrounded by marigold garlands, glowing brass lamps, and modak offerings.

Ganesh Chaturthi: Story, Meaning & Home Puja

Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 is Saturday, 4 September. Discover Ganesha's birth story, the meaning of modak and durva, a simple home puja and eco-friendly visarjan.

September 12, 2026Anshul Patro

Bal Krishna resting in a flower-decorated wooden cradle at midnight, surrounded by glowing diyas, marigold garlands, a butter pot and small ceremonial footprints.

Festivals16 min read

Krishna Janmashtami: Date, Puja and Story

Krishna Janmashtami 2027 is on Wednesday, 25 August. Nishita Puja timings, fasting and parana rules, Krishna's birth story and its deeper meaning.

September 2, 2026Anshul Patro

King Mahabali standing on a temple terrace beside a lit brass lamp at sunset, looking out over the Kerala backwaters as a snake boat of rowers passes, with a circular flower pookalam in the foreground and a distant temple gopuram beyond the palms.

Festivals9 min read

The Deeper Meaning of Onam: When a King's Legacy Became a Festival

Discover the deeper meaning of Onam: the story of King Mahabali and Vamana, the ten-day traditions of Kerala, and what this beloved festival still teaches us.

August 26, 2026Anshul Patro

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The True Sanatan Meaning of Akshaya Tritiya: The Dawn of Treta Yuga and Parashurama Jayanti

Akshaya Tritiya 2027 is on Sunday, May 9. Explore its timeless significance: the dawn of Treta Yuga, the birth of Parashurama and the promise of eternal merit.

April 13, 2026Anshul Patro

Lord Vishwakarma: The Divine Architect of the Universe

Deities & Mythology14 min read

Vishwakarma Puja: Story, Meaning and Puja Vidhi of the Divine Architect

Who is Lord Vishwakarma? His Rigvedic hymns, Puranic lineage and creations (Vajra, Dwarka, Lanka), plus Vishwakarma Puja date, step-by-step vidhi and samagri.

September 19, 2025Anshul Patro