Dr Ambedkar Jayanti 2026 – Date, Significance, and Celebrations

Dr Ambedkar Jayanti 2026 – Date, Significance, and Celebrations

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti in 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It is a national holiday in India, observed across states with government offices, schools, and banks closed in many regions. The day honors the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar (1891–1956), the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and one of the … Read more

Papamochani Ekadashi 2026 – Date, Rituals, and Significance

Papamochani Ekadashi 2026 – Date, Rituals, and Significance

Papamochani Ekadashi is one of the most spiritually powerful Ekadashis in the Hindu calendar. The word Papamochani comes from two Sanskrit terms: Papa (sin) and Mochani (removal or liberation). As the name suggests, this Ekadashi is believed to absolve devotees of sins committed knowingly or unknowingly, offering liberation from negative karmic influences. Observed during the … Read more

Sheetala Ashtami Puja Muhurat​ 2026 – Date, Timings, and Significance

Sheetala Ashtami Puja Muhurat​ 2026 – Date, Timings, and Significance

Sheetala Ashtami, popularly known as the Basoda Festival, is a sacred Hindu observance dedicated to Goddess Sheetala Mata, worshipped for health, hygiene, and protection against seasonal diseases. The festival is unique because devotees prepare food a day earlier and consume it cold on the day of worship. Performing the puja at the correct muhurat (auspicious … Read more