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2026 Masik Shivaratri April: Dates, Katha, Significance and Rituals
Masik Shivaratri in April 2026 falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi, with Nishita Kaal puja in the midnight hours. Here are the date, katha, significance and home rituals for the Chaitra obse
Padmavathi NarasimhanFestivalsBudha Pradosha Vrat 2026: Katha, Significance and Rituals
When Trayodashi falls on a Wednesday, Pradosha becomes Budha Pradosha — Shiva worship joined to Mercury’s day. Here is the 2026 date, the classical katha, and how the vrat is observed.
Padmavathi NarasimhanFestivalsVishu Kani 2026: Powerful Rituals for Malayalam New Year
Vishu Kani is the auspicious first sight of the Malayalam new year. Here is how the arrangement, timing, and household rites are traditionally observed on 14 April 2026.
Kalyani DoraiswamyFestivalsPuthandu 2026: Everything to Know About Tamil New Year
Puthandu falls on 14 April 2026, the first day of Chithirai and the start of the Tamil year Nandana. Here is the Kani, the feast, the Panchangam, and the solar basis of the day.
Rukmini BalachandranFestivalsMesha Sankranti 2026: Date and Rituals for Solar New Year
Mesha Sankranti 2026 falls on 14 April, when the Sun enters Mesha Rashi. Here is the date, the Punya Kaal windows, the traditional rituals, and how the solar new year is marked across India.
Padmavathi NarasimhanFestivalsWhy April 14 is the Most Powerful Day for Nadi Astrology Readings
Puthandu and Mesha Sankranti open the Tamil and Vedic solar year. Tradition treats this reset as an especially fitting window for Nadi palm-leaf readings.
Rukmini BalachandranFestivalsVaruthini Ekadashi 2026: Dates, Significance and Powerful Rituals
Varuthini Ekadashi falls on Monday, 13 April 2026. Here is the tithi window, the Padma Purana basis, the fasting and puja method, and how tradition frames this Vishnu vrat.
Rukmini BalachandranFestivalsHanuman Jayanti 2026: Date, Auspicious Muhurat and Rituals
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 falls on Thursday, 2 April, on Chaitra Purnima. Here are the tithi timings, shubh muhurat, home puja vidhi, mantras and fasting customs.
Kalyani DoraiswamyFestivalsVamana Dwadashi 2026: Date, Timings and Rituals
Vamana Dwadashi 2026 falls on Sunday, 29 March, on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Dwadashi. Here are the tithi timings, the Vamana–Mahabali legend, and the traditional way to observe the day.
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