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 ...

Phalguna Amavasya, a significant new moon day for ancestral remembrance and purification, falls on February 17, 2026. This ...

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 ...

Rivers and lakes form a sacred geography in the South Indian state of Kerala, where travellers can trace waterways that have ...

THE South African Hindu Maha Sabha’s new push to become a vetting agency to licenceHindu priests from abroad has collapsed before it has even begun. And it’s not because of resistance to reform, but ...