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Unlock 2026 Auspicious Dates for Pushya (Poosam/Pooyam) Nakshatra: Prosperous Beginnings Guide
This academic guide outlines the auspicious date–time windows in 2026 for Pushya (Poosam/Pooyam/Pushyami), the eighth of the 27 Nakshatrams. It explains what activities are favored on Pushya days—such as starting ventures, meeting clients, and beginning courses—and how timings are established using Panchang factors and Tarabalam. Readers are reminded to verify local nakshatra entry–exit times and…
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Chollangi Amavasya 2026: Experience the Sacred Godavari–Sea Confluence on Pushya Amavasya
Chollangi Amavasya in 2026 falls on January 18, aligning with Pushya Masa Amavasya, the No Moon day in Pushya masam. Observed at the sacred confluence where the River Godavari meets the Bay of Bengal (Bangala Khatham), the day invites reflection, gratitude, and ancestral remembrance. Devotees traditionally perform snana, sesame-based tarpan, deepa lighting, parayana, and daan,…
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Shattila Ekadashi 2026: Definitive Guide to Date, Tila Rituals, and Dharmic Unity (Shadtila/Tilda)
Shattila Ekadashi (Shadtila/Tilda/Tiladaana) in 2026 is observed on 14 January, Wednesday. It falls in Magh Krishna Paksha in the Purnimanta system and corresponds to Paush (Pushya masam) in the Amanta system followed in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka. The observance centers on six sacred uses of sesame (tila), highlighting purification, charity, and devotion to…
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Bhogi 2026 on 13 January: Sacred Bonfires, Renewal Rituals, and Sankranti Harvest Joy
Bhogi 2026 is on 13 January and opens the four-day Sankranti/Pongal season in Andhra Pradesh. The day centers on Bhogi Mantalu, a sacred bonfire symbolizing the removal of negativity and the welcoming of auspicious beginnings. According to regional Panchang traditions, this Bhogi aligns with Krishna Paksha Dashami in Pushya masam (Poush Month) in 2025 and…
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Pushya Masam 2025–2026: Sacred dates and traditions in the Telugu calendar for AP & Telangana
Pushya Masam 2025–2026 runs from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026 in the Telugu calendar of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The month aligns with the amānta system also used in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat, with minor regional variations best confirmed via local Panchang. Traditionally, it is considered less favorable for weddings and grand…