Tirth Bhakti Library
All Tirth Sthal in IndiaIndia is known as the land of spirituality and devotion. From the majestic Himalayas to the sacred rivers and ancient temples, the country is home to countless Tirth Sthals (holy pilgrimage sites) where millions of devotees visit every year. These sacred places hold immense religious importance in Hinduism and are believed to cleanse sins, bring […]
5 Mar 2026 · 7 min read
Puri Ratha YatraPuri Ratha Yatra 2026: Significance, Rituals, Date, Muhurat & Timings Puri Ratha Yatra, also known as the Jagannath Rath Yatra, is one of the grandest and most sacred Hindu festivals celebrated in Puri, Odisha. Dedicated to Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, this magnificent chariot festival attracts millions of devotees from across […]
11 Feb 2026 · 4 min read
Chhath Puja: the four days, the arghya to the Sun and why it is keptChhath Puja is four days of worship of Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya around Kartik Shukla Shashthi, with arghya to the setting and the rising Sun.
11 Feb 2026 · 9 min read
Teej Festival: Hariyali, Kajari and Hartalika ExplainedTeej is kept on Tritiya, the third day of a lunar fortnight, three times in Shravana and Bhadrapada. Women keep it for Parvati and Shiva, remembering the penance by which Parvati won Shiva.
11 Feb 2026 · 9 min read
Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Date, Puja Timings, Significance, Rituals, & MuhuratWhat is Hanuman Jayanti? Hanuman Jayanti is the celebration of Lord Hanuman, one of the most important and loved deities in Hinduism, and the embodiment of strength, devotion, and perseverance. This day is commemorated by many devotees in the country by visiting temples, reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, observing fasts, and performing special pujas for the […]
11 Feb 2026 · 4 min read
Bhai Dooj: the story of Yama and Yamuna, the tilak and the ritualsBhai Dooj falls on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya. Sisters apply a tilak, do an aarti and feed their brothers, as Yamuna fed Yama in the Skanda Purana.
11 Feb 2026 · 9 min read
Vat Savitri 2026: Importance, Customs, Dates, Timing & MuhuratWhat is Vat Savitri? Vat Savitri is an important Hindu festival, especially for married women, as they pray for their husband’s longevity and wellbeing. The fast is dedicated to Goddess Savitri, who out of devotion and determination, managed to save her husband Satyavan from death. women worship Banyan trees (Vat Vriksha) and tie sacred threads […]
11 Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Onam Festival: Mahabali, the Ten Days, Pookalam and SadyaOnam is Kerala’s ten-day festival in the month of Chingam, from Atham to Thiruvonam, when homes welcome King Mahabali on his yearly visit and celebrate the harvest with a pookalam and an Onasadya.
10 Feb 2026 · 10 min read
Govardhan Puja: the story of Govardhan Hill, Annakut and the puja at homeGovardhan Puja, also called Annakut, falls on Kartika Shukla Pratipada and honours Shri Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill, with a cow dung Govardhan and cooked offerings.
10 Feb 2026 · 7 min read
Dhanteras: why it is celebrated, Dhanvantari puja and the Yama DeepamDhanteras opens the main days of Diwali. Families worship Lakshmi with Kubera after sunset, honour Dhanvantari, physician of the gods, and light a lamp at the door for Yama.
10 Feb 2026 · 10 min read
Akshaya TritiyaAkshaya Tritiya 2026 : Significance, traditions, date, and auspicious timings. The festival is one of the most important for hindus and it brings joy to the entire nation as Akshaya Tritiya celebrates the never-ending prosperity and blessings. Akshaya Tritiya means never-ending and it represents the never-ending spiritual growth. The festival signifies the importance of merit, […]
10 Feb 2026 · 5 min read
UgadiUgadi | Telugu New Year 2026: Importance, Customs, and Date In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Ugadi | Telugu New Year is a celebration of new beginnings, as it marks the start of a new year in the Hindu lunisolar calendar. With the start of the new Chaitra month, homes are decorated, prayers to the deities […]
10 Feb 2026 · 5 min read