There are one or more events for current Thithi
13-Aug-2026
Guru Dhyanam in Parabhava Samvatsaram
Activity: As Lord Jupiter (Guru Bhagavan) is currently exalted during this Parabhava year, it is beneficial to chant the names of the following seven Guru-saints 108 times daily; chanting these names yields benefits equivalent to reciting the Gayatri Mantra.
Just as the four great saints (Nalvar) hold immense significance in the Saiva tradition, these seven saints are of paramount importance in the Warkari tradition.
1. Nivruttinath
2. Dnyandev
3. Sopandev
4. Muktabai
5. Eknath
6. Namdev
7. Jagatguru Tukaram
Details: Samvatsaram: Parabhava, Vasaram: Guru
Details: Samvatsaram: Parabhava, Vasaram: Guru
Magha nakshatram
Activity: Give Agathikeerai to Swalinan (buffaloes).
Details: Nakshatram: Magham (Magha)
Details: Nakshatram: Magham (Magha)
There are one or more events for upcoming days
14-Aug-2026
Magha nakshatram
Activity: Give Agathikeerai to Swalinan (buffaloes).
Details: Nakshatram: Magham (Magha)
Details: Nakshatram: Magham (Magha)
Guru Dhyanam in Parabhava Samvatsaram
Activity: As Lord Jupiter (Guru Bhagavan) is currently exalted during this Parabhava year, it is beneficial to chant the names of the following seven Guru-saints 108 times daily; chanting these names yields benefits equivalent to reciting the Gayatri Mantra.
Just as the four great saints (Nalvar) hold immense significance in the Saiva tradition, these seven saints are of paramount importance in the Warkari tradition.
1. Nivruttinath
2. Dnyandev
3. Sopandev
4. Muktabai
5. Eknath
6. Namdev
7. Jagatguru Tukaram
Details: Samvatsaram: Parabhava, Vasaram: Guru
Details: Samvatsaram: Parabhava, Vasaram: Guru
Aadi Pooram
Activity: Offer garlands of glass bangles tied in banana stem fiber to any Amman (commonly revered as Niraivalaiyambikai). Pray for a peaceful marital life and Deergha Sumangalithvam. Donate these bangles to girls and women, especially to those who are pregnant for their safety and a safe delivery. Both husband and wife should carry a jackruit on their head and offer it as neivedyam. Then, soak the slices of this jackfruit in honey and offer to Amman. Other offerings can be yellow vasthram, pure kumkum and deepa daanam. Worship Sri Andal with flowers, garlands and tulsi. Offer payasam made of groundnut to Gomathi Amman and distribute to devotees.
Place: A few special temples are Sri Vaaleeswarar sametha Sri Niraivalaiyambikai(Thirupparkadal temple- Chennai-Kaveripakkam-Vellore route) Sri Thripurasundari Thayar (Sri Bhakthavathsaleswarar temple in Thirukkazhukundram) Aadi Poora Amman (Siddhaimur, Ambar Magalam, Vaidheeswaran Kovil, Thiruppanandal, Thillayadi, Nagapattinam
Details: Samvatsaram: Parabhava, Masam: Kataka, Nakshatram: Pooram (Poorva Palguni)
Place: A few special temples are Sri Vaaleeswarar sametha Sri Niraivalaiyambikai(Thirupparkadal temple- Chennai-Kaveripakkam-Vellore route) Sri Thripurasundari Thayar (Sri Bhakthavathsaleswarar temple in Thirukkazhukundram) Aadi Poora Amman (Siddhaimur, Ambar Magalam, Vaidheeswaran Kovil, Thiruppanandal, Thillayadi, Nagapattinam
Details: Samvatsaram: Parabhava, Masam: Kataka, Nakshatram: Pooram (Poorva Palguni)
16-Aug-2026
Shukla Panchami
Activity: Do Varahi Pooja with Red flowers and pomegranate naivaidyam
Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Panchami
Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Panchami
17-Aug-2026
Shukla Sashti
Activity: Do Subrahmanya Puja with Red flowers
Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Sashti
Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Sashti
18-Aug-2026
Shukla Saptami
Activity: Do Surya Puja with Red Flowers and Surya Namaskar
Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Sapthami
Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Sapthami
21-Aug-2026
Dasami headbath for Mukti
Activity: Have headbath with Sesame oil, except if this is the start of the Maasam.
For men, if the day is not Wednesday or Saturday, add a bit of ghee to the oil.
For women, similarly for days other than Tuesday or Friday, do the same.
Details: Thithi: Dasami
Details: Thithi: Dasami
27-Aug-2026
Aavani Avittam
Activity: Aavani Avittam
Details: Masam: Simha, Nakshatram: Avittam (Dhanishta, Sravishta)
Details: Masam: Simha, Nakshatram: Avittam (Dhanishta, Sravishta)
01-Sep-2026
Sankata Hara Chaturthi
Activity: Perform puja to Pillaiyar once the moon is visible
Details: Paksham: Krishna, Thithi: Chathurthi
Details: Paksham: Krishna, Thithi: Chathurthi
03-Sep-2026
Harshana Yoga temple visit
Activity: Visit Shiva temple during the morning (Palli ezhuchi) and evening (Palliarai). Give sweet food daanam like honey.
Benefit: Relief for Marana bhayam in the family.
Place: Shiva temple
Details: Yogam: Harshanam
Place: Shiva temple
Details: Yogam: Harshanam
05-Sep-2026
Krishna Ashtami
Activity: Bairava Puja anytime.
Light pepper deepam
Details: Paksham: Krishna, Thithi: Ashtami
Details: Paksham: Krishna, Thithi: Ashtami
06-Sep-2026
Vyatipaata Yogam - Naga Gayatri Japam
Activity: Chant this mantra throughout the Vayatipaata yogam
அஷ்டநாக தேவதா மூர்த்திக்கான காயத்ரி மந்திரம்:
“ஓம் தத்புருஷாய வித்மஹே
சர்வ தோஷ நிவர்த்திகராய தீமஹி
தந்நோ அஷ்டநாக தேவதா மூர்த்தி ப்ரசோதயாத்”
Benefit: Relief from effect of all Doshas
Details: Yogam: Vyatipaatam
Details: Yogam: Vyatipaatam
13-Sep-2026
Chandra Darshanam
Activity: Chandra Darshanam
Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Dvithiyai
Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Dvithiyai
14-Sep-2026
Vinayaka Chaturthi
Activity: Yearly obeisance to Lord Ganesh
Details: Masam: Simha, Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Chathurthi
Details: Masam: Simha, Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Chathurthi
There are one or more events for upcoming Masam - Simha (Aavani) starting 17-Aug-2026
17-Aug-2026
Shukla Panchami
Activity: Do Varahi Pooja with Red flowers and pomegranate naivaidyam
Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Panchami
Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Panchami
Guru Dhyanam in Parabhava Samvatsaram
Activity: As Lord Jupiter (Guru Bhagavan) is currently exalted during this Parabhava year, it is beneficial to chant the names of the following seven Guru-saints 108 times daily; chanting these names yields benefits equivalent to reciting the Gayatri Mantra.
Just as the four great saints (Nalvar) hold immense significance in the Saiva tradition, these seven saints are of paramount importance in the Warkari tradition.
1. Nivruttinath
2. Dnyandev
3. Sopandev
4. Muktabai
5. Eknath
6. Namdev
7. Jagatguru Tukaram
Details: Samvatsaram: Parabhava, Vasaram: Guru
Details: Samvatsaram: Parabhava, Vasaram: Guru
Shukla Sashti
Activity: Do Subrahmanya Puja with Red flowers
Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Sashti
Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Sashti
18-Aug-2026
Shukla Saptami
Activity: Do Surya Puja with Red Flowers and Surya Namaskar
Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Sapthami
Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Sapthami
21-Aug-2026
Dasami headbath for Mukti
Activity: Have headbath with Sesame oil, except if this is the start of the Maasam.
For men, if the day is not Wednesday or Saturday, add a bit of ghee to the oil.
For women, similarly for days other than Tuesday or Friday, do the same.
Details: Thithi: Dasami
Details: Thithi: Dasami
27-Aug-2026
Aavani Avittam
Activity: Aavani Avittam
Details: Masam: Simha, Nakshatram: Avittam (Dhanishta, Sravishta)
Details: Masam: Simha, Nakshatram: Avittam (Dhanishta, Sravishta)
01-Sep-2026
Sankata Hara Chaturthi
Activity: Perform puja to Pillaiyar once the moon is visible
Details: Paksham: Krishna, Thithi: Chathurthi
Details: Paksham: Krishna, Thithi: Chathurthi
03-Sep-2026
Harshana Yoga temple visit
Activity: Visit Shiva temple during the morning (Palli ezhuchi) and evening (Palliarai). Give sweet food daanam like honey.
Benefit: Relief for Marana bhayam in the family.
Place: Shiva temple
Details: Yogam: Harshanam
Place: Shiva temple
Details: Yogam: Harshanam
05-Sep-2026
Krishna Ashtami
Activity: Bairava Puja anytime.
Light pepper deepam
Details: Paksham: Krishna, Thithi: Ashtami
Details: Paksham: Krishna, Thithi: Ashtami
06-Sep-2026
Vyatipaata Yogam - Naga Gayatri Japam
Activity: Chant this mantra throughout the Vayatipaata yogam
அஷ்டநாக தேவதா மூர்த்திக்கான காயத்ரி மந்திரம்:
“ஓம் தத்புருஷாய வித்மஹே
சர்வ தோஷ நிவர்த்திகராய தீமஹி
தந்நோ அஷ்டநாக தேவதா மூர்த்தி ப்ரசோதயாத்”
Benefit: Relief from effect of all Doshas
Details: Yogam: Vyatipaatam
Details: Yogam: Vyatipaatam
09-Sep-2026
Magha nakshatram
Activity: Give Agathikeerai to Swalinan (buffaloes).
Details: Nakshatram: Magham (Magha)
Details: Nakshatram: Magham (Magha)
13-Sep-2026
Chandra Darshanam
Activity: Chandra Darshanam
Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Dvithiyai
Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Dvithiyai
14-Sep-2026
Vinayaka Chaturthi
Activity: Yearly obeisance to Lord Ganesh
Details: Masam: Simha, Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Chathurthi
Details: Masam: Simha, Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Chathurthi
