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Holika Dahan 2026: A Guide to the Festival of Colors
Holika Dahan 2026 falls on 3 March, opening Holi with the traditional bonfire that recalls Prahlad’s devotion and the fall of Holika. This guide sets out the legend, the vidhi, the muhurta a
Rukmini BalachandranFestivalsHoli 2026: A Vibrant Guide to the Festival of Colors
Holi 2026 is observed with Holika Dahan on 3 March and Rangwali Holi on 4 March. This guide sets out the legends, the Phalguna Purnima calendar, the traditional puja vidhi, the rare lunar ec
Kalyani DoraiswamyFestivalsRavi Pradosh Vrat 2026: Date, Timings and Benefits
When Trayodashi falls on a Sunday the Pradosh Vrat is called Ravi Pradosh. Here are the 2026 dates, Pradosh Kaal windows, the classical basis of the fast, and the traditional method of Shiva
Kalyani DoraiswamyFestivalsAmalaki Ekadashi 2026: Date, Significance and Observance
Amalaki Ekadashi, also called Amla Ekadashi, is the Phalguna Shukla Ekadashi dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the sacred Amla tree. Here is the 2026 date, the Puranic basis, the vrat katha, and
Rukmini BalachandranFestivalsNarasimha Dwadashi 2026: Date, Rituals and Significance
A clear guide to the Shukla Paksha Dwadashi dedicated to Lord Narasimha — the 2026 date and muhurta, the Prahlada legend, fasting, home puja vidhi and the mantras used in tradition.
Rukmini BalachandranFestivalsAmalaki Ekadashi 2026: Which Zodiac Signs Can Get Positive Signs?
Amalaki Ekadashi falls on 27 February 2026. The vrat honours Lord Vishnu and the Amla tree; this article sets out the date, the traditional method, and the indications commonly read for each
Saraswathi VenkataramanFestivalsPhulera Dooj 2026: Date, Timings and Rituals
Phulera Dooj 2026 falls on 19 February and is observed as the flower festival of Radha and Krishna. Tradition treats the day as an Abujh muhurat and marks it with floral offerings rather tha
Saraswathi VenkataramanFestivalsShani Pradosh Vrat 2026: Timings, Puja Vidhi and Significance
Shani Pradosh Vrat 2026 falls on Saturday, 14 February, when Krishna Paksha Trayodashi meets Shani’s weekday. Tradition marks the Pradosh twilight for Shiva worship and disciplined Saturn-re
Kalyani DoraiswamyFestivalsBhishma Dwadashi 2026 – Date, Puja, Pitru Tarpan & Ancestral Observance
Krishna Bhishma Dwadashi falls on 13 February 2026 in Magha. This guide covers the tithi timing, Bhishma Pitamaha’s legacy, Pitru tarpan practice, and how tradition frames ancestral remembra
Rukmini Balachandran