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Ponnakalva Utsavam 2026: Chitra Pournami Procession at Govindaraja Swamy Temple, Tirupati
Ponnakalva Utsavam in Tirupati will be observed on Chitra Pournami (1 May 2026), beginning with a 6:00 AM departure of Sri Govindaraja Swamy’s utsava murti and a Snapana Tirumanjanam at Ponnakalva Mandapam, before arriving at Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanoor, around 5:00 PM. This long-standing Vaishnava procession links two major TTD-managed shrines, underscoring inter-shrine coherence…
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Experience Sri Ramanujacharya Avatara Mahotsavams 2026: TTD’s 3-Day Spiritual Immersion in Tirupati
TTD will conduct the Sri Bhagavad Ramanujacharya Avatara Mahotsavams in Tirupati from 20 to 22 April 2026 at Annamacharya Kalamandiram, with daily literary sessions and devotional music from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The programme situates Sri Ramanujacharya’s Viśiṣṭādvaita Vedānta in dialogue with the Nālāyira Divya Prabandham, reflecting the synthesis of scholarship and bhakti at…
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April 2026 Amavasya Tharpanam: Precise Sankalpam Mantras and Sacred Guide for Chithirai–Chaitra–Vaishakh
This comprehensive guide clarifies why Amavasya Tharpanam in April 2026 appears on both 16 and 17 April across Indian almanacs and explains how regional calendar systems map the observance to Chithirai Amavasya, Mesha Maasa Amavasya, Chaitra Amavasya, or Vaishakh Amavasya. It outlines best practices for selecting the proper date using the local Panchang and family…
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Sacred Amavasya Tharpanam, April 2026: Powerful Sankalpam Mantras, Dates, and Ritual Guidance
Amavasya Tharpanam in April 2026 spans 16–17 April across India, aligning with Chithirai (Tamil Nadu), Mesha Māsa (Kerala), Chaitra (Telugu/Kannada/Marathi/Gujarati), and Vaishakh (North India). Because the amavasya tithi crosses two civil dates, the rite is generally performed on the day it prevails during local midday. This guide situates the observance in Parabhava Nāma Samvatsaram (Śaka…
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Vishu in Chennai: A Definitive Temple Guide to Vishukkani, Kaineettam, and Sunrise Darshan
Vishu in Chennai blends Kerala-style dawn rituals with the city’s broader new-year celebrations, offering a rare opportunity to experience Vishukkani, Usha pūjā, and Vishu Kaineettam alongside Puthandu observances. This guide explains the astronomical basis of Vishu (Mesha Sankramana), outlines what to expect during early-morning darshan, and highlights key temples such as Sri Ayyappan Guruvayurappan Temple…
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Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanti 2026: Date, Puja Guide, and the Timeless Vishishtadvaita Legacy
Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanti 2026 will be observed on 22 April 2026, honoring the birth anniversary of the foremost exponent of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta. The guide explains how the date arises from the Hindu calendar and why regional observances may track either the Chaitra Shukla Paksha tithi or Thiruvadirai (Ardra) nakshatra in Chithirai Masam. It outlines temple…
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Chithirai Vishu 2026: Powerful Tharpana Mantras, Puthandu Sankalpam & Punya Kaalam (14 Apr, 9:25–12:17)
Chithirai Vishu and Puthandu on 14 April 2026 coincide with Mesha Sankranti, inaugurating the Tamil solar New Year during an auspicious Punyakala. The Mesha Sankramana Punya Kaalam runs from 9:25 AM to 12:17 PM, a window traditionally reserved for Tharpanam, Sankalpam, Surya-ārghya, snana, dana, and japa. This guide explains the astronomical basis of the Punyakala,…
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Chithirai Masam 2026: Tamil New Year, Astronomical Basis, and Festival Guide
Chithirai Masam 2026 inaugurates the Tamil solar year and is expected to begin on 14 April 2026 (Tuesday, IST), the day of Tamil New Year (Puthandu/Varusha Pirappu). Rooted in the sidereal Tamil Panchangam, the month starts when the Sun enters Mesha (Aries) at Mesha Sankranti, a transition computed using ayanamsa-adjusted ephemerides. The month typically runs…