Parshuram Jayanti is celebrated every year to remember the birth of Lord Parshuram, who is traditionally regarded as the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Parshuram is different from many other forms of Lord Vishnu. He is shown as a sage carrying an axe and is remembered for his courage, knowledge, discipline and strong stand … Read more
Lord Shiva is worshipped in many temples across India, but the 12 Jyotirlingas have a special place among Shiva devotees. These 12 temples are located in different parts of India. Some are near rivers, some are in the mountains, some are close to the sea, and some are in old temple towns. Every Jyotirlinga has … Read more
The Navratri most people mean when they search this, Sharad Navratri, begins Sunday, October 11, 2026, with Ghatasthapana, and concludes with Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The Ghatasthapana muhurat falls between roughly 6:19 AM and 10:12 AM on October 11. Chaitra Navratri, the spring observance, already took place from March 19 to March … Read more
Vaikunta Ekadasi, also called Mukkoti Ekadasi or Mokshada Ekadashi, falls on Sunday, December 20, 2026. The Ekadashi Tithi begins at 10:09 PM on December 19 and ends at 8:14 PM on December 20. Devotees who fast should break their Parana the next morning, December 21, generally between about 6:12 AM and 8:21 AM local time, … Read more
You live in New York, London, or Dubai. You have not visited India in years. But the call of the Himalayas grows stronger each passing year. The four sacred temples, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, await. The challenge is real. Limited vacation days. Unfamiliar terrain. Language barriers. And the sheer logistics of organizing a pilgrimage … Read more
You have traveled thousands of miles. The flight was long. The jet lag is real. But your heart is set on one thing. Standing before Lord Venkateswara. You are not alone. Thousands of Non Resident Indians make this journey every year. They come from the USA, UK, Dubai, Singapore, Australia, and everywhere in between. The … Read more
The air inside the sanctum smells of camphor and sacred ash. Priests chant mantras that have been recited here for over a thousand years. Outside, the Siddha Amritam tank glows in the morning light. Devotees take a dip before entering. They come with one hope. To be healed. This is Vaitheeswaran Koil. Not a regular … Read more
The morning sun hits the 60 foot Rajagopuram, and the stone turns gold. Inside, priests prepare for the Rahu Ketu Pooja. Devotees from across South India sit patiently. They have come with one common hope. To find relief from problems that no doctor or advisor could solve. Delayed marriages. Career blocks. Health issues with no … Read more
The scent of fresh jasmine and tulasi fills the air inside the sanctum. Oil lamps flicker gently. Priests chant Vedic hymns in perfect rhythm. You are standing just a few feet away from the main deity. Lord Venkateswara is not in His usual appearance. He is covered from head to toe in fresh flower garlands … Read more
Imagine arriving at Tirumala before the sun rises. The air is cool and filled with the sound of chanting. You have taken a holy dip in Swamy Pushkarini, and your clothes are still wet. You lie down flat on the stone floor near the sanctum. Then you start rolling. Not fast, not carelessly. You roll … Read more