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  Mauni Amavasya Vrat Katha: Reciting this vrat katha brings peace and prosperity

  January 17, 2026 11:51 IST

  Mauni Amavasya, falling on January 18 this year, is considered one of the most sacred days in Hinduism. We are sharing the Mauni Amavasya vrat katha, which is traditionally believed to bring peace, prosperity, and relief from difficulties when recited with devotion.

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  Mauni Amavasya 2026 date and time: Shubh muhurat, rituals and significance

  January 16, 2026 11:48 IST

  Mauni Amavasya 2026 falls on January 18. Here’s the date, shubh muhurat, snan rituals, Magh Mela significance, and what devotees should do and avoid on this sacred day.

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  Pradosh Vrat 2026: Is the fast on January 16 or 17? Here’s the correct date and puja time

  January 15, 2026 7:04 IST

  Pradosh Vrat in January 2026 falls on Friday, January 16, making it Shukra Pradosh. Observed during evening Pradosh Kaal, the fast honours Lord Shiva and Goddess Lakshmi, and is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and harmony in married life.

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  Mauni Amavasya 2026: Powerful remedies to remove Pitru Dosha on Magh Amavasya

  January 14, 2026 17:50 IST

  Mauni Amavasya 2026 is considered highly auspicious for ancestral worship. From Tarpana and donations to simple Maghi Amavasya remedies, here’s how religious traditions believe Pitru Dosha can be reduced and blessings invoked.

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  Makar Sankranti 2026: How kite flying became linked to the auspicious festival

  January 14, 2026 14:28 IST

  Kite flying is an iconic part of Makar Sankranti celebrations. Here’s why the tradition began, what it symbolised, and how it became central to the festival over time.

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  Makaravilakku at Sabarimala today: Full ritual timetable from pooja to Makarajyothi

  January 14, 2026 12:47 IST

  Makaravilakku day at Sabarimala is witnessing a heavy rush of pilgrims as the most important rituals of the Mandala–Makaravilakku season unfold. We lay out the full ritual timetable for the day, from the Sankranti pooja to Makarajyothi and the days of darshan that follow.

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  Makar Sankranti 2026: Can you eat khichdi on January 14 if it is Ekadashi? Here’s what to know

  January 14, 2026 12:21 IST

  Makar Sankranti 2026 coincides with Ekadashi on January 14, causing confusion over khichdi. Here’s a simple explanation of the right time to eat or donate it.

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  Not celebrating Makar Sankranti 2026 on January 14? Here’s the muhurat for January 15

  January 14, 2026 11:06 IST

  Makar Sankranti 2026 is being celebrated over two days. Here’s why January 14 and January 15 are both considered valid, along with auspicious timings and expert views.

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  Ekadashi on January 14, 2026: Shattila Ekadashi vrat katha, puja vidhi and parana time

  January 14, 2026 7:34 IST

  Shattila Ekadashi falls on January 14, 2026. Here’s the ekadashi vrat katha, puja vidhi, parana timing and why this Ekadashi is considered highly significant.

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  'Sunder Mundriye' lyrics meaning: Why this traditional song is the soul of Lohri

  January 13, 2026 13:44 IST

  Lohri festival is incomplete without ‘Sunder Mundriye Tera Kaun Vichara’. Check out the complete lyrics of this traditional Punjabi Lohri song and know its cultural significance.

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  Magh Mela 2026 second snan on Makar Sankranti: Date, rituals and significance

  January 13, 2026 13:15 IST

  The second snan of Magh Mela 2026 falls on Makar Sankranti, January 14. Here’s why this snan is considered the most important and how it is observed.

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  First Lohri after marriage: Meaning, rituals and dos and don’ts

  January 13, 2026 12:38 IST

  First Lohri holds special importance for newlyweds in Sikh and Punjabi culture. Here’s why the first Lohri after marriage is celebrated, its rituals and key rules.

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  Lohri 2026 muhurat: Auspicious time to light Lohri fire and puja vidhi

  January 13, 2026 11:18 IST

  Lohri 2026 will be celebrated on January 13. Here’s the auspicious time to light the Lohri fire, along with the traditional puja vidhi and ritual steps.

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  Lohri 2026: Why peanuts, revri and popcorn are offered in the bonfire

  January 13, 2026 8:31 IST

  Lohri is more than a bonfire celebration. Here’s why peanuts, revri and popcorn are offered to fire and what these rituals symbolise in Punjabi culture.

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  Bhogi 2026: Date, timing, significance and rituals explained

  January 12, 2026 20:29 IST

  Bhogi 2026 marks the start of Pongal celebrations in South India. Here’s the date, timing, rituals and why the festival symbolises renewal and gratitude.

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  Lohri 2026: What to put in Lohri fire and why these offerings are important

  January 12, 2026 16:57 IST

  Lohri marks the end of winter and the harvest season. Here’s what is traditionally offered in the Lohri fire and why each item holds religious importance.

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  Gupt Navratri 2026: Dates, vrat rules, puja vidhi and ghatasthapana muhurat

  January 12, 2026 14:06 IST

  Magh Gupt Navratri 2026 starts on January 19. Here’s the complete 9-day date list, ghatasthapana muhurat, puja vidhi, vrat rules and why it is spiritually significant.

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  Shattila Ekadashi 2026: When is it, January 13 or 14? Know correct date, puja vidhi

  January 12, 2026 12:11 IST

  Shattila Ekadashi 2026 falls on January 14. Know parana time, puja vidhi, tithi details and why sesame seed donations hold special religious importance.

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  Basant Panchami 2026 date and time: Saraswati Puja muhurat explained

  January 08, 2026 8:21 IST

  Basant Panchami 2026 will be celebrated on January 23. Here’s the Saraswati Puja muhurat, Panchami tithi timing and why the festival holds special importance for learning and wisdom.

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  Pongal 2026 dates: Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal full calendar

  January 08, 2026 7:58 IST

  Pongal 2026 will be observed from January 14 to 17. Here’s the complete date-wise breakdown of Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal with significance.

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  Chandra Grahan 2026: Sutak period timings, religious significance and traditions

  January 07, 2026 17:36 IST

  Chandra Grahan 2026: Learn what the Sutak period means, why it is observed during a lunar eclipse, its religious significance, traditional rules, timings in India, and who gets relaxation, according to Hindu beliefs and customs.

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  World’s largest Shivling, weighing over 2 lakh kg, reaches Bihar; installation on January 17

  January 07, 2026 9:47 IST

  The world’s largest Shivling, weighing over two lakh kilograms, has reached East Champaran in Bihar. Brought from Mahabalipuram, it will be installed at the Virat Ramayan Temple complex on January 17, 2026, with traditional rituals and grand ceremonies planned.

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  Sakat Chauth vrat katha: Faith, greed and Lord Ganesha’s lesson│WATCH

  January 06, 2026 19:19 IST

  Sakat Chauth 2026 is being celebrated today. Know the date, rituals and the traditional vrat katha of Sakat Chauth, including the story of the two sisters-in-law and why this fast is observed for children’s well-being.

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  Is Makar Sankranti on January 14 or 15 in 2026? Correct date, timings and rituals

  January 06, 2026 16:14 IST

  Confused about Makar Sankranti 2026 date? Here’s the correct January 14 date, auspicious timings, puja rituals and why the festival holds deep spiritual importance.

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  Sakat Chauth 2026 moonrise time: City-wise timings for January 6

  January 06, 2026 18:02 IST

  Sakat Chauth will be observed on January 6, 2026. Here’s why moonrise timing matters for the vrat and a city-wise list to help devotees break their fast correctly.

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  Sakat Chauth in January 2026: Auspicious timings, puja samagri and moon worship rules

  January 05, 2026 8:46 IST

  Sakat Chauth 2026 is observed with nirjala vrat and evening puja. Check auspicious timings, puja method, samagri list and moon worship rules.

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  Manisha Koirala visits the Kumari Temple in Nepal: Understanding the living goddess belief

  January 04, 2026 16:38 IST

  As Manisha Koirala receives Kumari darshan in Nepal, let's take a closer look at the Kumari Temple, the centuries-old living goddess tradition, and why this quiet, deeply symbolic ritual continues to hold cultural and spiritual importance today.

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  Magh Mela 2026: 6 auspicious bathing dates, ending with final snan on Mahashivratri

  January 03, 2026 16:16 IST

  Magh Mela 2026 began on January 3 in Prayagraj and will conclude with the final holy bath on Mahashivratri. We look at the six most auspicious bathing dates during the mela, the best time for snan, and the spiritual importance of bathing at the Triveni Sangam.