Temple Festivals

Guru Pournima (“ Pournima means full-moon”) is the one in which disciples and devotees honour and felicitate their guru and seek his or her special blessing. Although it is of great importance in Shirdi, perhaps because it is the only festival which Baba asked us to celebrate. Hindu Puran says that the programme respecting or worshipping ‘Guru’ on this day started at the time of ‘Vyas’ writer of Mahabharat, Baba asserted the significance of this day indirectly. Various religious activities are arranged. A great number of people flock to Shirdi during this Festival. Guru Purnima celebrations will start in Shirdi on 09    July 2025 and end on 11    July 2025. July 09  (Starting Day) : Time Programme 4.30 am Kakad Aarati 5.00 am Pothi & Procession of Saibaba 5.15 am Akand Parayan of Satchartira in Dwarakamayi 5.20 am Holy Bath & Darshan o...

  Sri Balkampet Yellamma Talli Kalyanotsavams will commence on June 30 Festival Dates: Ashada Suddha Panchami to Suddha Saptami Start: June 30, 2025 Kalyanotsavam Day: July 1, 2025 Rathotsavam Day: July 2, 2025 Location: Balkampet Yellamma Temple, Hyderabad Day-wise Highlights:   June 30 (Monday): Ganapathi Puja Ankurarpanam Punyahavachanam Edurukolu Kalashasthapana   July 1 (Tuesday): Abhishekam Veda Parayanam Moola Mantra Anusthanam Amma Vari Kalyanotsavam Mantra Pushpam July 2 (Wednesday): Abhishekam Maha Santhi Chandi Homam Purnahuthi, Baliharana Maha Nivedana Rathotsavam

  The Sri Draupadi Sametha Dharmaraja Swamy Temple in Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh , is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Dharmaraja (Yudhishthira) and Draupadi Devi . Sri Draupadi Sametha Dharmaraja Swamy Brahmotsavams will begin on June 27. 2025 Dates June 27 – Dwajarohanam, Pandava, Kaurava Story, Ankurarpana June 28 – Pandava Vidya June 29 – Hidambasura Vadha, Bakasura Vadha June 30 – Matsya Yantra Chedanam July 01 – Draupadi Kalyanam July 02 – Rajasuya Yagam July 03 – Draupadi Vastrapaharanam July 04 – Arjuna Tapassu July 05 – Uttara Gograhanam July 06 – Duryodana, Dusyasana Vadha, Purnahuthi, Agnigunda Pravesam July 07 – Vasantotsavam , Dwajavarohanam July 08 – Kumbam July 09 – Paruveta Utsavam Getting Here By Road : Srikalahasti is well-connected by highways, and you can reach the temple via local buses, auto-rickshaws, or taxis. By Train : The nearest railway station is Sri Kalahasti Railway Station , which is abo...

  The Sri Krishna Dharmaraja Swamy Temple in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh is set to host its grand Brahmotsavams in 2025, a spectacular festival celebrated once every three years. This unique 21-day event recreates key episodes from the Mahabharata , offering devotees a deeply spiritual experience filled with elaborate rituals and symbolic representations. 2025 Brahmotsavam Schedule June 25 – July 15 June 25 – Ankurarpana June 26 – Dwajarohanam   June 27 – Pandava Janana Alankarana   June 28 – Akshara Basyam, Villu Vidya Alankarna   June 29 – Laksha Gruha Dahanam   June 30 – Hidambasura Vadha   July 1 – Draupadi Kalyanam   July 2 – Subhadra Kalyanam   July 3 – Rajasuya Yagam   July 4 – Draupadi Samrakshana Alankarna   July 5 – Tapasu Manu Alankarna   July 6 – Virataparvam Alankarna   July 7 – Mallayudda Alankarna   July 8 – Kichaka Vadha Alankarna   July 9 – Uttara Gograhanam   Jul...

  The online quota details of different formats of Darshan and accommodation for the month of September as follows. TTD will release the online quota of Srivari Arjitha Seva tickets for the month of September on June 18 at 10AM through its official website. Devotees can register online for the electronic dip for these seva tickets until 10 AM of June 20. Those selected in the lucky dip must complete payment by 12 noon between June 20 and 22 to confirm their tickets. Tickets for Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjitha Brahmotsavam, Sahasra Deepalankara Seva will be available on June 21 at 10AM. The Virtual Sevas and their corresponding Darshan slots for the month of September will be released on June 21 at 3 PM. The Angapradakshinam tokens will be released on June 23 at 10 AM. The Srivani Trust tickets will be released on June 23 at 11 AM while the Senior Citizens & differently-able Darshan Quota at 3 PM. The Special Entry Darshan tickets (Rs.300) will be released on ...

  Every year, the roads of Maharashtra come alive with rhythm, color, and deep devotion as millions of Warkaris—devotees of Lord Vitthal—embark on the Pandharpur Wari , one of India's oldest and most spiritually profound pilgrimages. What is Pandharpur Wari? The Pandharpur Wari is a centuries-old spiritual tradition that honors Lord Vitthal , an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and celebrates the devotional teachings of saint-poets like Sant Tukaram and Sant Dnyaneshwar . Warkaris walk for nearly 20 days from towns like Dehu and Alandi to reach Pandharpur on Ashadhi Ekadashi —a day considered supremely auspicious. This year, Ashadhi Ekadashi falls on July 6, 2025 (Sunday) . Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi 2025: From Dehu to Pandharpur Departure from Dehu : June 18, 2025 (Wednesday) Arrival in Pandharpur : July 5, 2025 (Saturday) Highlights : Cultural events in Pune (June 20), the vibrant Ringan event at Akluj (June 27), and rest halts at Malshiras, Velapur...

  The Ambubachi mela is held at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati in the state of Assam. It is celebrated in the mid-June of every year It is the celebration of the yearly menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya. It is believed that Devi Kamakhya goes through her annual cycle of menstruation during this time. The temple remains closed for three days during the mela, during these some devotees don’t cook, do not perform puja, and will not read holy books. After three days Devi Kamakhya is bathed and rituals are performed to retrieve her purity. On the fourth day devotees are allowed to the temple for darshan The Ambubachi Mela 2025 at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, will be held from June 22 to June 26 . Here’s how the schedule typically unfolds: June 22 (Afternoon) : Temple doors close, marking the start of the goddess’s symbolic menstruation. June 23–25 : Temple remains closed; devotees observe spiritual seclusion. June 26 (Morning) : Temple reopens after rit...

    Major Festivals Celebrated at Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple Ugadi (Chaitra Shuddha Padyami) – Begins with Panchanga Sravanam , invoking blessings for the new year. Sri Rama Navami (Chaitra Shuddha Navami) – Celebrated with grandeur as Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam , re-enacting the divine wedding. Toli Ekadashi (Ashada Shuddha Ekadashi) – Devotees observe fasts and offer bhajans in praise of Lord Vishnu. Sri Krishna Janmashtami (Sravana Bahula Rohini) – Commemorated with special poojas and devotional singing. Sri Vinayaka Chaturthi (Bhadrapada Shuddha Chaturthi) – Marks the start of Navaratri Utsavams with Ganapati puja. Sharannavaratri (Ashwayuja Shuddha Padyami to Navami) – A 9-day worship of Devi with Alankaras, homams , and vibrant celebrations. Vijaya Dashami (Ashwayuja Shuddha Dashami) – Features the Shami Puja , symbolizing victory and valor. Deepavali (Ashwayuja Bahula Chaturdashi) – Celebrated with Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva , ill...

  Main Festivals Celebrated at Basara Temple Vyasapournami (Ashada Shuddha Pournami) Celebrated in honor of Maharshi Veda Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata. On this full moon day, devotees offer special prayers, and scholars often gather to recite sacred texts. Dasara Navarathrotsavams (Ashwayuja Masam) A grand 9-day celebration of Goddess Saraswathi during Navaratri. It culminates with Vidyarambham , where children are initiated into learning—a major event drawing thousands. Datta Jayanthi (Margashira Shuddha Pournami) Marks the birth of Lord Dattatreya , believed to be an incarnation of the Trimurti—Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Devotees perform homams and special poojas seeking spiritual upliftment. Sri Vasantha Panchami (Magha Shuddha Panchami) Celebrated as the birthday of Sri Saraswathi Devi , this is one of the most spiritually vibrant days at Basara. Students flock to the temple to seek the goddess’s blessings for wisdom and knowledge. Maha Shivaratri Utsa...

Sri Vengamamba Perantalu Temple, located in Narrawada village, is more than 300 years old. Every year, in June and July, devotees gather to celebrate a grand festival called Sri Vengamamba Tirunala. Goddess Sri Vengamamba is believed to fulfill the wishes of her devotees, making this temple a sacred and special place. Sri Vengamamba Tirunala 2025 Dates : June 15 : Nilupu (Beginning of the festival). June 16 & 17 : Rathotsavam (Chariot procession). June 18 : Morning - Kalyanotsavam (Marriage ceremony), Night - Kumkuma Ustavam and Pradanotsavam. June 19 : Bandla Pongalu (Special offerings). June 26 : First Thursday celebrations. July 03 : Ammavari 16-day Festival (Padaharu Rojula Panduga). July 10, 17 & 24 : Rituals on Thursdays, with Nela Pongalu marking the grand conclusion. Festival Highlights : The festival is a time for prayer, joy, and unity. Events like Rathotsavam and Kalyanotsavam fill the air with devotion and celeb...

Puri Ratha Yatra also known as Chariot Festival is an important festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath. It is also called Jagannath Ratha Yatra. Every year it is celebrated on Ashada Shukla Paksha, It attracts devotees from all over the world. This festival commemorates the yearly visit of Lord Jagannath to the famous ‘Gundicha Temple’ while passing through the ‘Mausi Maa Temple’, located near Balagandi Chaka in Puri. During Puri Rath Yatra the main deities of the temple, Lord Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra are taken out in their respective chariots as a part of a huge procession. Jagannath Ratha Yatra  Date: June 27 Other Important Dates  2025  Key Rituals & Schedule: June 11 – Snana Purnima : The deities undergo a sacred bath with 108 pots of holy water, followed by the Hati Besha (elephant attire) darshan. June 13–26 – Anavasara : The deities remain in seclusion, believed to be recovering from a ritualis...