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Magha Gupta Navratri 2026: Ghatasthapana Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Spiritual Significance

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Magha Gupta Navratri 2026: Ghatasthapana Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Spiritual Significance

Magha Gupta Navratri 2026 begins on 19 January with sacred Ghatasthapana; know the exact muhurat, rules, and spiritual significance of Kalash Sthapana for blessings and prosperity.

Thai Amavasai 2026 Date: Know Muhuratham, Tithi and Benefits of Tharpanam

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Thai Amavasai 2026 Date: Know Muhuratham, Tithi and Benefits of Tharpanam

Thai Amavasai 2026 is a sacred new moon day to honor ancestors through Tharpanam and Shraadh, believed to remove Pitru Dosha and bring peace, prosperity, and divine blessings - pure tradition, real grace.

Shattila Ekadashi 2026 Date and Time: Know Parana Muhurat, Significance and Puja Vidhi

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Shattila Ekadashi 2026 Date and Time: Know Parana Muhurat, Significance and Puja Vidhi

Shattila Ekadashi 2026 will be observed on January 14. Check Parana timings, religious significance, vrat rules, and sacred rituals dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Happy Lohri 2026: 60+ Best Wishes, Quotes, and Messages to Spread Joy

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Happy Lohri 2026: 60+ Best Wishes, Quotes, and Messages to Spread Joy

Celebrate Happy Lohri 2026 with 60+ heartfelt wishes, quotes, and messages to share warmth, joy, and harvest happiness with family and friends.

Bhogi Wishes 2026: Happy Bhogi Messages, Greetings, Status to Celebrate the Harvest Festival

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Bhogi Wishes 2026: Happy Bhogi Messages, Greetings, Status to Celebrate the Harvest Festival

Celebrate Bhogi 2026 with warm wishes, meaningful messages, festive greetings, and status ideas that reflect gratitude, renewal, and the joy of the harvest festival.

Lohri Best Wishes 2026: Top 50 Greetings, Images, and WhatsApp Messages to Share

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Lohri Best Wishes 2026: Top 50 Greetings, Images, and WhatsApp Messages to Share

Celebrate Lohri 2026 with the best greetings, WhatsApp messages, and festive wishes to share joy, warmth, and harvest happiness with family and friends.

Happy Lohri Wishes 2026: Lohri Messages, Greetings, Quotes, and Images to Share

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Happy Lohri Wishes 2026: Lohri Messages, Greetings, Quotes, and Images to Share

Celebrate Lohri 2026 with warm wishes, meaningful messages, festive greetings, and inspiring quotes to share joy, tradition, and positivity with family and friends.

Harvest Festivals of India 2026: Pongal, Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Bihu, Onam, Baisakhi & More

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Harvest Festivals of India 2026: Pongal, Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Bihu, Onam, Baisakhi & More

Harvest Festivals of India 2026 include Pongal, Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Uttarayana, Makaravilakku, and Magh Bihu, celebrating gratitude, prosperity, and agricultural traditions across India.

Numerology Horoscope, January 12, 2026: Money, investments and financial clarity for all numbers

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Numerology Horoscope, January 12, 2026: Money, investments and financial clarity for all numbers

Daily Numerology 12 January 2026 offers number-wise financial guidance, stressing budgeting, smart investments, and long-term stability under Ganesha’s blessings.

Makaravilakku 2026: Date, Time, Rituals and Significance of Makara Vilakku

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Makaravilakku 2026: Date, Time, Rituals and Significance of Makara Vilakku

Makaravilakku 2026 falls on January 14 at Sabarimala, marking Makar Sankranti and the sacred sighting of the Makara Vilakku, a divine flame linked to Lord Ayyappa worship.

Uttarayana 2026: Date, Time, Puja Rituals and Significance

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Uttarayana 2026: Date, Time, Puja Rituals and Significance

Uttarayana 2026 marks Makar Sankranti on January 14, celebrating Lord Surya, the Sun’s northward journey, with puja rituals, kite flying, and traditional foods in Gujarat.

Makar Sankranti 2026: Date, Muhurat Timings, Puja Vidhi and Significance

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Makar Sankranti 2026: Date, Muhurat Timings, Puja Vidhi and Significance

Makar Sankranti 2026 marks the Sun’s entry into Capricorn. Know the exact date, Punya Kaal timings, puja rituals, and the spiritual meaning of this sacred harvest festival.

Thai Pongal 2026: Date, Time, Puja Rituals and Significance

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Thai Pongal 2026: Date, Time, Puja Rituals and Significance

Thai Pongal 2026 celebrates the harvest and the Sun God on January 14. Know the date, auspicious timings, traditional rituals, and cultural significance of this major Tamil festival.

Lohri 2026: Date, Time, Puja Rituals and Significance of Lohadi

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Lohri 2026: Date, Time, Puja Rituals and Significance of Lohadi

When is Lohri in 2026? Know the date, timing, rituals and spiritual meaning of Lohadi, a vibrant harvest festival celebrated before Makara Sankranti.

Bhogi Pandigai 2026: Date, Timings, Puja Rituals and Cultural Significance

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Bhogi Pandigai 2026: Date, Timings, Puja Rituals and Cultural Significance

Why is Bhogi Pandigai celebrated before Sankranti? From sacred bonfires to joyful child rituals, discover the traditions, meaning, and date of Bhogi Pandigai 2026 in this festive guide.

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2026: Date, timings, significance and more

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Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2026: Date, timings, significance and more

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2026 marks the 163rd birth anniversary, celebrated as per Hindu Tithi to honour his teachings, spiritual legacy, and inspiration for India’s youth and nation.

Mysterious colour-changing Shivlings: The 900-year-old temple protected by one family in Uttar Pradesh

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Mysterious colour-changing Shivlings: The 900-year-old temple protected by one family in Uttar Pradesh

The 900-year-old Choksi Nath Temple in Shahjahanpur is famed for its mysterious colour-changing Shivlings, divine rain-belief rituals, and nine generations of one family preserving its legacy.

Shattila Ekadashi 2026 Date: When is the first Ekadashi of the year - January 13 or 14? Vrat timings, parana & significance

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Shattila Ekadashi 2026 Date: When is the first Ekadashi of the year - January 13 or 14? Vrat timings, parana & significance

Shattila Ekadashi 2026: The first Ekadashi of the year, falls on Jan 13-14. Learn vrat timings, Parana, rituals, and significance for a spiritually rewarding fast.

Magh Bihu 2026 Date: When is Bhogali - January 14 or 15 as per hindu panchang? Check rituals and cultural celebrations

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Magh Bihu 2026 Date: When is Bhogali - January 14 or 15 as per hindu panchang? Check rituals and cultural celebrations

Magh Bihu 2026 celebrates Assam’s harvest season with bonfires, feasts, Meji rituals and cultural festivities, marking prosperity, gratitude and the spirit of community.

Makara Vilakku 2026: Date, Timings, Rituals and Significance of the Sacred Sabarimala Festival

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Makara Vilakku 2026: Date, Timings, Rituals and Significance of the Sacred Sabarimala Festival

Makara Vilakku 2026 will be observed on January 14 at Sabarimala, with the Sankranti moment at 3:13 PM. Devotees gather to witness the sacred Makara Jyothi and seek blessings of Lord Ayyappa.

Uttarayan 2026 Date and Time: Makar Sankranti, Uttarayana Muhurat, Rituals and Celebrations in Gujarat

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Uttarayan 2026 Date and Time: Makar Sankranti, Uttarayana Muhurat, Rituals and Celebrations in Gujarat

Uttarayan 2026 will be celebrated on January 14 with the Sankranti moment at 3:13 PM. Gujarat will mark the day with Surya Puja, kite flying, festive food and joyful celebrations.

Shakambhari Purnima 2026 Date and Time: Puja Vidhi, Muhurat and Significance

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Shakambhari Purnima 2026 Date and Time: Puja Vidhi, Muhurat and Significance

Shakambhari Purnima 2026 falls on January 3. Devotees worship Goddess Shakambhari for nourishment, prosperity, and blessings, marking the end of Shakambhari Navratri.

10 Beautiful Christmas traditions to start in 2025

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10 Beautiful Christmas traditions to start in 2025

Discover 10 simple and joyful Christmas traditions to start in 2025 that build connection, laughter and lasting memories, turning everyday moments into meaningful celebrations.

Christmas Symbols Explained: Star, Tree, Bells, Wreath & Colours

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Christmas Symbols Explained: Star, Tree, Bells, Wreath & Colours

Discover the hidden meanings behind Christmas symbols like the star, tree, bells, wreath and colours, and how these traditions reflect faith, hope and the true spirit of Christmas.

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