According to Hindu scriptures, Holashtak starts on Ashtami (the 8th day) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Phalgun and ...

A new collection of Mahadevi Varma’s prose writings, ‘Portraits from Memory’ translated by Ruth Vanita, reveals her as a seasoned, unhurried observer of people ...

In 2026, a significant Surya Grahan falls on February 17th, a day steeped in spiritual and mythological importance. Hindu lore attributes solar eclipses to Rahu, a demon who, after drinking nectar, ...

Hinduism reveres animals as divine, embodying sacred qualities and ancestral souls. From the nurturing cow, Gau Mata, to Lord ...

Shasti 2026 is a significant lunar observance that falls on the Shasti tithi, the sixth day of the lunar cycle. It occurs during both the waxing phase (Shukla Paksha) and the waning phase (Krishna ...

According to Drik Pachang, the day will be observed on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

The month of Falgun, starting on February 2, 2026, is one of the most festive periods in the Hindu calendar. It is marked by several important celebrations, including Holi. Here is everything you need ...

Get the complete Maha Shivaratri 2026 Puja Samagri list. Check the 11 essential items for Rudrabhishek to ensure your Shiva ...

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is celebrated on 19th February every year. It is also known as Shiv Jayanti. Here are 11 ...

Thousands of Hindu devotees flocked to the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu to celebrate Mahashivaratri. The sacred festival, dedicated to Lord Shiva, saw worshippers participating in rituals and ...

Daily offering of water to the Tulsi plant is a revered practice in Indian households, believed to attract Goddess Lakshmi's blessings for purity and prosperity. This ritual, rooted in Vedic astrology ...

Phalguna Amavasya on Feb 17 brings sacred snan, Pitru Tarpan, charity rituals, and coincides with 2026’s first annular solar eclipse event.