Festivals & Traditions

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Dev Diwali 2026 will be celebrated on November 24. Discover why it is called the Diwali of the Gods, its connection with Kartik Purnima, Lord Shiva’s victory over Tripurasur and the spectacular Deepdan tradition in Varanasi.

Gopashtami 2026 will be celebrated on November 17. Discover the story of Lord Krishna becoming a cowherd, Gopashtami cow puja vidhi, rituals, date and spiritual significance of this sacred Kartik festival.

Navratri Day 6 is dedicated to Maa Katyayani, the sixth form of Goddess Durga. Learn her story, puja vidhi, powerful mantras, bhog, symbolism and spiritual significance, along with the Navratri Day 6 date for 2026.

Discover why Vishnu and Shiva are worshipped together on Vaikunth Chaturdashi, the story of the thousand lotuses, the meaning of Hari-Hara Milan, important rituals and the spiritual significance of this sacred festival.

Devutthana Ekadashi 2026 will be observed on November 20 in the standard Smarta tradition. Know the Ekadashi Tithi, vrat rules, Parana time, puja vidhi, Lord Vishnu awakening story, Chaturmas connection and spiritual significance.

What is Papankusha Ekadashi, and why is it considered spiritually significant? Discover its meaning, connection with Lord Vishnu, importance of fasting, traditional beliefs, and the deeper lesson of purification and self-control behind this sacred Ekadashi.

Aparajita Jayanti is an important yet lesser-known Vijayadashami tradition dedicated to Goddess Aparajita, the unconquerable form of Shakti. Discover the Aparajita Jayanti 2026 date, puja muhurat, story, significance, mantra, puja vidhi and why Maa Aparajita is worshipped on Dussehra for victory, protection and spiritual strength.

Vaikuntha Chaturdashi 2026 falls on November 23. Read about its date, the story of Lord Vishnu offering 1000 lotuses to Shiva, puja vidhi, Hari-Hara significance and spiritual importance.

The Tulsi Vivah story tells the powerful legend of Vrinda, her unwavering devotion, Jalandhar, Lord Vishnu and the origin of the sacred Tulsi plant. Discover how Vrinda became Tulsi, why Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Shaligram and what Tulsi Vivah symbolizes spiritually.

Saraswati Avahan 2026 will be observed on October 16, marking the ceremonial invocation of Goddess Saraswati during Sharad Navratri. Learn its date, Mula Nakshatra significance, puja vidhi, rituals, mantra, spiritual meaning and why Maa Saraswati is invoked for knowledge, wisdom, creativity and clarity.