In-depth astronomical calculations, classical rules, and spiritual guidance for Tithi, Nakshatras, Choghadiya, and Muhurats.
Rajasthan's major festivals with panchang tithi and 2026–27 dates — Gangaur, Teej, Sheetala Ashtami, Akha Teej, Ramdevra, Pushkar Mela, Diwali and famous fairs.
Step-by-step Gangaur puja vidhi for 2027: making Isar-Gaur, samagri, daily puja from 22 March, Sinjara, Gangaur day rituals on 9 April, katha and visarjan.
Gangaur 2027 is on Friday, 9 April (Chaitra Shukla Tritiya). Tritiya timings, puja from 22 March, Sinjara on 8 April, vrat vidhi and Jaipur-Udaipur processions.
Dussehra 2026 is on Tuesday, 20 October. Vijay muhurat for Jaipur (2:06–2:51 PM), Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota and Bikaner, Dashami timing and the Kota Dussehra Mela.
Karwa Chauth 2026 in Jaipur is on Thursday, 29 October. Moonrise 8:28 PM, puja 5:46–7:03 PM, fast from 6:34 AM, plus moonrise in Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Bikaner
Karwa Chauth 2026 in Sikar is on Thursday, 29 October. Moonrise 8:28 PM, puja muhurat 5:48–7:05 PM, fast 6:38 AM–8:28 PM, Chaturthi timing and Shekhawati tradit
Diwali 2026 in Bikaner is on Sunday, 8 November. Lakshmi Puja 6:11–8:07 PM, Pradosh 5:48–8:25 PM, shop puja 1:41–3:09 PM, Mahanishita time and local customs.
Diwali 2026 in Udaipur is on Sunday, 8 November. Lakshmi Puja 6:15–8:13 PM, Pradosh 5:51–8:26 PM, shop puja 1:36–3:07 PM, Mahanishita time and Mewar traditions.
Diwali 2026 in Jodhpur is on Sunday, 8 November. Lakshmi Puja 6:15–8:12 PM, Pradosh 5:52–8:28 PM, chopda pujan 1:40–3:10 PM, Mahanishita and Simha lagna times.
Diwali 2026 in Jaipur is on Sunday, 8 November. Lakshmi Puja 6:03–7:59 PM, Pradosh 5:40–8:16 PM, shop puja, Mahanishita and Simha lagna timings for Jaipur.
Shardiya Navratri 2026 begins Sunday, 11 October. Ghatasthapana muhurat for Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota and Bikaner, Abhijit time and Rajasthan customs.
Karwa Chauth 2027 is on Monday, 18 October. Moonrise 7:35 PM (Delhi), 7:45 PM (Jaipur), puja 5:49–7:04 PM, fasting time and Chaturthi tithi explained.
Dhanteras 2027 is on Wednesday, 27 October. Puja 6:42–8:14 PM (Delhi), Pradosh and Vrishabha Kaal, Trayodashi timings, Yam Deepdaan and what to buy.
Diwali 2027 is on Friday, 29 October. Lakshmi Puja 6:34–7:05 PM (Delhi), 5:46–7:05 PM (Jaipur), why the muhurat is short, plus Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj 5-day cale
Dussehra 2027 is on Saturday, 9 October. Vijay muhurat 2:05–2:52 PM (Delhi), 2:11–2:58 PM (Jaipur), Dashami timings, Ravan Dahan, Shami and Shastra puja.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 is on Saturday, 4 September. Sthapana muhurat 11:04 AM–12:25 PM (Delhi), moon-sighting times to avoid, vidhi and visarjan on 14 Sep.
Janmashtami 2027 is on Wednesday, 25 August. Nishita puja 12:01–12:45 AM (Delhi), midnight moment 12:23 AM, Ashtami and Rohini timings, parana, Dahi Handi.
Akshaya Tritiya 2027 is on Sunday, 9 May. Puja 5:35–9:03 AM (Delhi), Tritiya tithi, gold buying window from 8 May, Parashuram Jayanti, vidhi and daan.
Hanuman Jayanti 2027 is on Tuesday, 20 April (Chaitra Purnima). Purnima timings, puja vidhi, chola, mantras, and Telugu, Kannada and Tamil dates.
Ram Navami 2027 is on Thursday, 15 April. Madhyahna puja 11:04 AM–1:38 PM (Delhi), birth moment 12:21 PM, Navami tithi, city timings and puja vidhi.
Maha Shivratri 2027 is on Saturday, 6 March. Nishita Kaal 12:07–12:57 AM (Delhi), four prahar puja timings, parana on 7 March, Jaipur timings and vidhi.
Holi 2027: Holika Dahan on Sunday, 21 March (6:33–8:55 PM Delhi, 6:38–9:00 PM Jaipur), Rangwali Holi on 22 March. Bhadra timing, puja vidhi and story.
Navratri 2027: Chaitra Navratri from 7 April and Shardiya from 30 September. Ghatasthapana muhurat, 9-day calendar, Durga Ashtami, kanya pujan and Dussehra.
Major Hindu festivals of 2027 with date, tithi and key puja muhurat — Shivratri, Holi, Navratri, Ram Navami, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra, Diwali.
Complete Hindu calendar 2027 month by month — festivals, vrats, Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Sankranti and eclipses with dates and weekdays (New Delhi).
What Pradosh Vrat is, how Trayodashi in Pradosh Kaal fixes the date, Som, Bhaum and Shani Pradosh, puja vidhi, and all 25 Pradosh dates of 2027.
What Sankashti Chaturthi is, how it differs from Vinayaka Chaturthi, all 2027 Sankashti dates with Delhi moonrise, Angarki Chaturthi and puja vidhi.
What Purnima is, Purnima vrat vs snan-daan day, Satyanarayan puja and moon arghya, the festival of each Purnima, and the full 2027 Purnima list.
What Amavasya is, its astronomical and spiritual meaning, Somvati, Shani and Mauni Amavasya, the 2027 Amavasya list, pitru tarpan and do's and don'ts.
Kartik month 2026 rules (26 Oct–24 Nov): Kartik snan, deep daan, Tulsi puja, diet, what to avoid, and festivals from Karwa Chauth to Kartik Purnima.
Why lamps are offered on Kartik Purnima (24 November 2026): the Tripurari story, Dev Deepawali, where and how to do deep daan, and eco tips.
Kartik Purnima 2026 is on Tuesday, 24 November. Purnima tithi, brahma muhurat snan, daan list, Satyanarayan puja, moonrise 5:01 PM, Dev Deepawali and Pushkar sn
Auspicious things to do on Dev Uthani Ekadashi, 20 November 2026: waking Vishnu, Tulsi puja, deep daan, charity, simple upay and what to avoid.
Tulsi Vivah 2026 is on Saturday, 21 November. Dwadashi timing, evening muhurat, samagri list, step-by-step vidhi with mantras and the Vrinda story.
Dev Uthani (Prabodhini) Ekadashi 2026 is on Friday, 20 November. Ekadashi tithi, parana 1:11–3:18 PM on 21 Nov (Delhi), Vaishnava date, Tulsi Vivah and puja vid
Right time for Bhai Dooj tilak on 11 November 2026: Aparahna muhurat for 12 cities, Rahu Kaal to avoid, why afternoon, and what if you miss it.
How to do Annakut puja at home on 10 November 2026: preparation timeline, arranging the bhog, offering mantra, simple 11- and 21-dish menus.
Why devotees circle Govardhan Hill: the Krishna story, the 21 km route with Radha Kund and Poonchhri, rules, and the home parikrama on 10 Nov 2026.
When and how to break the Karwa Chauth fast on 29 October 2026: city-wise moonrise, step-by-step parana after arghya and what to eat first.
How to offer arghya to the moon on Karwa Chauth 2026: moonrise time, what to mix in the water, direction, mantra, sieve ritual and cloudy-sky rules.
The Karwa Chauth vrat katha of Queen Veeravati, plus the Karwa and Draupadi stories, and the right way to listen to the katha on 29 October 2026.
What to eat in Karwa Chauth sargi and after breaking the fast, what to avoid, hydration tips, and safe options for pregnant, diabetic and working women in 2026.
Complete Karwa Chauth 2026 samagri checklist: sargi items, karwa, puja thali, solah shringar, sieve, arghya items, baya for mother-in-law, plus a shopping timel
Complete Karwa Chauth 2026 puja vidhi for 29 October: sargi, sankalp, evening Gauri-Ganesh puja, karwa exchange, katha, moon arghya with sieve and breaking the
Karwa Chauth 2026 moonrise time on 29 October for 20 cities — Jaipur 8:28 PM, Delhi 8:17 PM, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Mumbai, Kolkata and more, with puja muhurat
Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October. Puja muhurat 5:38–6:56 PM, moonrise 8:17 PM in Delhi and 8:28 PM in Jaipur, plus fasting time and Chaturthi tithi.
Bhai Dooj 2026 tilak vidhi step by step: thali items, direction, tilak method, aarti, gifts, the best time on 11 November avoiding Rahu Kaal.
Bhai Dooj 2026 is on Wednesday, 11 November. Tilak muhurat 1:10–3:20 PM (Delhi), Dwitiya tithi, puja vidhi, Yama-Yamuna story and Chitragupta Puja.
Why Annakut is offered on Govardhan Puja 2026: meaning, the Krishna story, why 56 dishes, Chhappan Bhog list, Annakut sabzi recipe and Nathdwara.
Govardhan Puja 2026 is on Tuesday, 10 November. Morning muhurat 6:40–8:50 AM (Delhi), Pratipada tithi, puja vidhi, Annakut and the story.
Narak Chaturdashi 2026: abhyang snan on 8 Nov (5:41–6:38 AM Delhi), Kali Chaudas and Choti Diwali on 7 Nov, ubtan, Yama tarpan and the story.
Dhanteras 2026 puja vidhi for 6 November: samagri, Dhanvantari puja for health, Kuber-Lakshmi puja for wealth, Yama Deep Daan and mantras.
What to buy on Dhanteras 2026 (6 November): gold, silver coins, brass and copper utensils, broom, dhaniya, idols — budget ideas and items to avoid.
Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, 6 November. Get the city-wise puja muhurat (6:02–7:57 PM Delhi), Trayodashi tithi, Yama Deepam time and the best shopping windows.
Full Diwali 2026 calendar: Dhanteras (6 Nov), Choti Diwali (7 Nov), Lakshmi Puja (8 Nov), Govardhan Puja (10 Nov) and Bhai Dooj (11 Nov), with muhurat and ritua
21 common mistakes in Diwali Lakshmi Puja — wrong muhurat, idol placement, offerings, lamps and conduct — and how to correct them for Diwali 2026 on 8 November.
Why a new broom is bought on Dhanteras and worshipped on Diwali: the Lakshmi link, best time in 2026, jhadu puja method, and do's and don'ts.
How to read the Diwali puja muhurat yourself: Amavasya in Pradosh Kaal, sthir lagna, choghadiya and Rahu Kaal, with a worked 8 November 2026 example.
Best mantras for Diwali night: Ganesh mantra, Mahalakshmi beej mantra, Lakshmi Gayatri, Shri Suktam, Kuber and deep mantras, with meaning and rules.
What to offer Maa Lakshmi on Diwali 2026: lotus, kamal gatta, kheel-batashe, kheer, seasonal fruits, paan, shringar, coins and what to avoid.
How many diyas to light on Diwali 2026 — the meaning of 5, 7, 11, 13, 14, 21, 51 and 108 lamps, day-wise counts from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj, and practical guida
Where to place diyas on Diwali 2026: main door, puja room, tulsi, kitchen, water source, terrace and locker, with directions and safety tips.
Why Ganesha is worshipped with Lakshmi on Diwali: first worship, wisdom with wealth, the adoption legend, why not Vishnu, and Shubh-Labh explained.
A simple, beginner-friendly way to do Diwali Lakshmi Puja at home without a priest: 2026 timing, evening plan, 12 easy steps and short mantras.
Diwali 2026 puja samagri checklist: idols, chowki, kalash, Lakshmi shringar, bhog, lamps, Kuber and bahi-khata items, plus a shopping timeline.
Complete Diwali 2026 puja vidhi: chowki setup, sankalp, Ganesh and kalash puja, shodashopachar Lakshmi puja with mantras, Kuber and bahi-khata puja.
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja muhurat for 11 cities incl. Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow and Bengaluru, with Pradosh Kaal and Nishita timings.
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November. Lakshmi Puja muhurat 5:54–7:50 PM (Delhi), Amavasya tithi, Pradosh and Nishita Kaal, and the 5-day calendar.
15 auspicious things to do on Dussehra 2026 (20 October): Shami and Aparajita puja, new ventures, vehicle and gold purchase, upay and what to avoid.
Are Dussehra and Vijayadashami the same? Meaning of both names, the Rama and Durga traditions, regional names and why Bengal's 2026 date differs.
Why Ravana's effigy is burnt on Dussehra: meaning of the ten heads, history of the tradition, places where Ravana is honoured, and Ravan Dahan 2026 time.
Dussehra 2026 puja samagri checklist for Shami, Aparajita, Shastra and Ram Darbar puja, Navratri visarjan and bhog, with a shopping timeline.
How to do Shastra Puja on Dussehra 2026 — muhurat on 20 October, samagri, step-by-step vidhi with mantras, Aparajita and Shami puja, and safety rules.
Why Dussehra is celebrated: the full Ram-Ravan story, Rama's Shakti puja, Durga's victory over Mahishasura, the Pandavas' Shami tree and its message.
Dussehra 2026 Vijay Muhurat city-wise on 20 October — what it is, how it is calculated, Rahu Kaal to avoid, and which new works to begin in this window.
Dussehra 2026 is on Tuesday, 20 October. Know the Dashami tithi timing, Vijay Muhurat, Aparahna puja time, Shravana nakshatra, Ravan Dahan time and Bengal date.
Day-wise flowers, bhog and puja items for the nine forms of Durga in Navratri 2026, the Goddess's favourite flowers, flowers to avoid, and the right way to offe
Complete Navratri 2026 puja samagri list — kalash sthapana, Maa Durga shringar, daily puja, Akhand Jyot, Saptashati path, havan, kanya pujan and vrat pantry che
Complete kanya pujan guide — traditional halwa-puri-chana menu with quantities for 9 girls, puja samagri checklist, gift ideas by budget, and what not to serve.
Should kanya pujan be done on Ashtami or Navami? Shastric view, family custom, 2026 dates and muhurat, the right age of girls, and what the Devi Bhagavata says.
Navratri 2026 day-wise goddess with puja mantras — dhyana shloka, beej mantra, simple naam mantra and stuti for all nine forms of Durga, with dates and chanting
Learn the rules and correct method of Durga Saptashati path in Navratri — sequence of Kavach, Argala, Keelak, the 13 chapters, a day-wise plan, and benefits.
How to light the Navratri Akhand Jyot — right direction, ghee or oil, wick, lamp setup, mantra, what to do if it goes out, safety tips and how to end it in 2026
Complete Navratri fasting food list — allowed flours, vegetables, spices and oils, foods to avoid, a 9-day meal plan, fasting rules and health tips.
Step-by-step Navratri kalash sthapana vidhi at home — samagri, direction, sowing jau, kalash mantras, daily care, rules and visarjan, explained simply.
Maha Navami 2026: Navami tithi runs from 10:51 AM on 19 October to 12:50 PM on 20 October. Know the correct date, kanya pujan and havan muhurat, and parana time
Durga Ashtami 2026 is on Monday, 19 October. Know the Ashtami tithi, Sandhi Puja time, the best kanya pujan muhurat, Mahagauri puja and step-by-step vidhi.
Navratri colors 2026 list from 11 to 19 October — orange, white, red, royal blue, yellow, green, grey, purple and peacock green — with meaning and styling tips.
Navratri 2026 day-wise Navdurga list from 11 to 20 October — goddess, date, form, vahan, bhog, planet and the blessing each form grants.
Navratri 2026 Ghatasthapana is on 11 October. Get the city-wise kalash sthapana muhurat, Abhijit muhurat, choghadiya, Chitra-Vaidhriti rules and puja vidhi.
Shardiya Navratri 2026 starts on Sunday, 11 October. Get the Ghatasthapana muhurat, the full day-wise calendar, Ashtami, Navami and Dussehra dates.
New moon and full moon tithis — why Diwali, Holika, and Rakhi follow the lunar day, not midnight.
Pushkar Mela runs in the week of Kartik Purnima. Use Ajmer city panchang for the snan and the cattle ground.
Hariyali Teej is Shravan Shukla Tritiya. Fast, jhoola, and the Jaipur court palanquin — with city panchang before you enter Tripolia.
Gangaur is Chaitra Shukla Tritiya: ghudla, Isar-Gauri, and the Jaipur palanquin. Open the panchang before the procession.
Ekadashi is the eleventh tithi of each paksha. See why the fast follows the lunar day, not the wall calendar, in Rajasthan cities.
60-second Vedic wisdom clips on daily panchang, auspicious timings, and astrology remedies.
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