Hindu Rituals & Pilgrimage Guides
Pilgrimage tips, the meaning behind rituals, and stories from our traditions.
Maa Bagalamukhi: The Eighth Mahavidya, Her Story, Temples and Worship
Who is Maa Bagalamukhi (Pitambara), the eighth of the ten Mahavidyas? Her legend, why she is worshipped in yellow, her famous temples at Datia, Bankhandi and Nalkheda, and Bagalamukhi Jayanti.
Gayatri Devi and the Gayatri Mantra: Meaning, Form and How to Chant
Goddess Gayatri, the mother of the Vedas, and the Gayatri Mantra word by word: its source in the Rig Veda, its meaning, her five faces, and how and when to chant it.
Hanuman Jayanti 2027: Date, Puja Vidhi and Why It Is Celebrated on Different Days
Hanuman Jayanti 2027 falls on Tuesday, 20 April (Chaitra Purnima). Why some regions celebrate it in Kartik, Vaishakha or Margazhi, the story of Hanuman's birth, and how to celebrate at home.
How Many Wives Did Krishna Have? The Ashtabharya and the 16,108 Explained
Krishna's eight principal queens, the Ashtabharya, with how each marriage came about, and the true story of the 16,100 women he married to give them dignity. Plus: was Radha his wife?
Kalki Avatar: Vishnu's Tenth Incarnation, When He Comes and What the Scriptures Say
Who is Lord Kalki, the tenth and final avatar of Vishnu? What the Bhagavata and Kalki Purana say about his birth in Shambhala, his white horse Devadatta, when Kali Yuga ends, Kalki Jayanti and Kalki temples.
Pradosh Vrat 2026–27: Dates, Puja Vidhi, Katha and Benefits
Every Pradosh Vrat date from October 2026 to November 2027 with the Pradosh Kaal puja time, what each weekday's Pradosh means, how to do the Shiva puja at home, and the katha.
Putrada Ekadashi 2027: Dates, Vrat Katha and Puja Vidhi
Both Putrada Ekadashis of the year (Pausha in January and Shravana in August 2027), the vrat katha of King Suketuman, how to keep the fast, and why couples pray for children on this day.
Satyanarayan Katha: All 5 Chapters, Puja Vidhi and Samagri
The Satyanarayan Katha told chapter by chapter, why it is done on Purnima, the full puja vidhi and samagri list, how to make the sheera prasad, and the next Purnima dates.
Maa Varahi Devi: Who She Is, Her Story, Temples and Worship
Who is Varahi Devi, the boar-faced mother goddess? Her place among the Saptamatrikas, her role as Lalita's commander, her famous temples in Varanasi, Thanjavur and Odisha, and how devotees worship her.
What Is Amavasya? Meaning, Rituals and All Amavasya Dates 2026–27
Amavasya, the new moon, explained: what it is astronomically, why it is the day for ancestors, Somvati, Shani, Mauni and Mahalaya Amavasya, what to do and avoid, and every date to September 2027.
Kainchi Dham: The Complete Guide to Neem Karoli Baba's Ashram
Everything you need before visiting Kainchi Dham, Neem Karoli Baba's Hanuman ashram near Nainital: history, timings, how to reach, the 15 June bhandara, rules, where to stay and tips for elders.
Navratri Day 1: Maa Shailaputri (शैलपुत्री), Story, Mantra & Puja
Day 1 of Navratri belongs to Maa Shailaputri: her story, the meaning of her form, her mantra and dhyana shloka, the bhog to offer, and a simple puja at home.
Navratri Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini (ब्रह्मचारिणी), Story, Mantra & Puja
Day 2 of Navratri belongs to Maa Brahmacharini: her story, the meaning of her form, her mantra and dhyana shloka, the bhog to offer, and a simple puja at home.
Navratri Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta (चंद्रघंटा), Story, Mantra & Puja
Day 3 of Navratri belongs to Maa Chandraghanta: her story, the meaning of her form, her mantra and dhyana shloka, the bhog to offer, and a simple puja at home.
Navratri Day 4: Maa Kushmanda (कूष्मांडा), Story, Mantra & Puja
Day 4 of Navratri belongs to Maa Kushmanda: her story, the meaning of her form, her mantra and dhyana shloka, the bhog to offer, and a simple puja at home.
Navratri Day 5: Maa Skandamata (स्कंदमाता), Story, Mantra & Puja
Day 5 of Navratri belongs to Maa Skandamata: her story, the meaning of her form, her mantra and dhyana shloka, the bhog to offer, and a simple puja at home.
Navratri Day 6: Maa Katyayani (कात्यायनी), Story, Mantra & Puja
Day 6 of Navratri belongs to Maa Katyayani: her story, the meaning of her form, her mantra and dhyana shloka, the bhog to offer, and a simple puja at home.
Navratri Day 7: Maa Kalaratri (कालरात्रि), Story, Mantra & Puja
Day 7 of Navratri belongs to Maa Kalaratri: her story, the meaning of her form, her mantra and dhyana shloka, the bhog to offer, and a simple puja at home.
Navratri Day 8: Maa Mahagauri (महागौरी), Story, Mantra & Puja
Day 8 of Navratri belongs to Maa Mahagauri: her story, the meaning of her form, her mantra and dhyana shloka, the bhog to offer, and a simple puja at home.
Navratri Day 9: Maa Siddhidatri (सिद्धिदात्री), Story, Mantra & Puja
Day 9 of Navratri belongs to Maa Siddhidatri: her story, the meaning of her form, her mantra and dhyana shloka, the bhog to offer, and a simple puja at home.
Visiting Kashi Vishwanath with Elderly Parents
Practical tips to make darshan at Kashi Vishwanath comfortable for senior devotees: when to go, what to carry, wheelchair help, and where to rest.
Hanuman Ansh and the Real Life of Neem Karoli Baba
Why a ₹2 crore film about Neem Karoli Baba became one of 2026's biggest Hindi hits, and who Maharaj-ji really was: from Akbarpur to Kainchi Dham.
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